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Old 07-14-2008, 03:24 PM
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Ok so when i bought the car the paint in the front bumper started to chip...and i called the dealer and i they're gonna take care of it, i just have to make the appointment. which will be done soon! but i have another problem the front right tire is like...off. idk what the problem is and was wondering what it was to get it fixed. ima talk to the dealer but i think i have to get an estimate and i guess ya'll can help me decipher what the problem could be...thanks
 
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Old 07-14-2008, 03:39 PM
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did you buy a car thats been in a front end collision?
 
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Old 07-14-2008, 03:43 PM
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yeah it was a really bad one too...the other side is fine though..
 
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Old 07-14-2008, 07:30 PM
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yea.. that would be the problem u might need to check in with ur local body shop
 
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Old 07-15-2008, 05:45 PM
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yeah i am...i called them up and they told me i could go whenever i want...nice people...i'll let ya'll know what it was..hope its nothing too bad...
 
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Old 07-15-2008, 06:01 PM
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dude that is going to cost alot I imagine. Why would you buy a car that has been in a front end collision? Also does the car drive straight, just curious??
 
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Old 07-15-2008, 06:03 PM
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uh...might have to cut your losses... ;x
 
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Old 07-15-2008, 06:32 PM
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i bought it from a family type dealership...i know the dude personally...idk though, it might not be much ... but who knows...if it ends up not being worth it, i might talk to him and get another 'stang. and yeah, it drives straight...

btw ...on AM the intake kit for 74.99 isnt for 04 mustangs?
 
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Old 07-15-2008, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by juancarlos91
i bought it from a family type dealership...i know the dude personally...idk though, it might not be much ... but who knows...if it ends up not being worth it, i might talk to him and get another 'stang. and yeah, it drives straight...

btw ...on AM the intake kit for 74.99 isnt for 04 mustangs?
the 04 mustang motor is the same, it was just some fancy measuring from ford that made it 3.9L, numerous members have that intake installed on there 04's. It will work
 
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Old 07-15-2008, 06:45 PM
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thanks man...im worried for my stang now...i dont wanna lose it! how bad is it about it being in a f-e collision?
 
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Old 07-15-2008, 08:11 PM
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a front end collision can seriously damage the suspension, as evident by the position of your passenger side wheel. numerous things could be broken/breaking. i wouldn't even drive the car, it looks unsafe.
 
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Old 07-15-2008, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by juancarlos91
thanks man...im worried for my stang now...i dont wanna lose it! how bad is it about it being in a f-e collision?
judging by the fact the tire is a good 4-6'' out of it's place, it is probably pretty screwed up, that would be my guess.
 
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Old 07-15-2008, 08:15 PM
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no, it was fine till my cousin was driving it and hit a curb really fast which threw off the wheel. it was normal before though. trust me, i'm cautious about what cars i drive. it's safe. if anything like that happens, they'll take care of it. i learned my lesson about letting people drive my car

ps. anyone know a coupon code for AM??
 
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Old 07-15-2008, 08:21 PM
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I also just noticed your stang doesnt have the stock hood.... the stock hood for a 2004 v6 should look like....

 
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Old 07-15-2008, 08:29 PM
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aww man...which one does it have then? i like that one better....
 
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Old 07-15-2008, 08:32 PM
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it has the stock GT hood without the hood scoop.
 
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Old 07-15-2008, 08:33 PM
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oh, then thats cool...i'll just buy the scoop...how much do they go for? btw...about the AM coupon code...
 
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Old 07-16-2008, 07:58 PM
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i actually just got in a front end collision in my 06' v6 and it cause like 9k work of damage 3k of it just to the suspension in my front left tire so watch out man it all cost alot, im just glad a lady pulled out in front of me so her insurance could pay for it.
 
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Old 07-22-2008, 05:52 PM
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ok well the car is in the shop getting painted right now wonder when i'll have it back! im excited. i havent talked to the dude about the wheel thing yet..but i will soon!
 
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