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Old Jul 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 Jul 14, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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did you buy a car thats been in a front end collision?
 
Old Jul 14, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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yeah it was a really bad one too...the other side is fine though..
 
Old Jul 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
 
Old Jul 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...
 
Old Jul 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??
 
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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uh...might have to cut your losses... ;x
 
Old Jul 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?
 
Old Jul 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
 
Old Jul 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?
 
Old Jul 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.
 
Old Jul 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.
 
Old Jul 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??
 
Old Jul 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....

 
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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aww man...which one does it have then? i like that one better....
 
Old Jul 15, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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it has the stock GT hood without the hood scoop.
 
Old Jul 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...
 
Old Jul 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.
 
Old Jul 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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