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Must See 01-17-2011 07:00 PM

Getting Bored with my car
 
As of recent my car has started to lose its appeal. Ive been thinking of changing up my tire and wheel set up just to give it more of an aggressive look.

Im getting tired of my chrome wheels, was throwing around the idea of getting my current wheels powdered coated. Would get different rims and DD out back dont have that kind of money at the moment.

So what do you guys think about getting my wheels powder coated? and what color?
Dont want to do black since I have the SS bumper inserts.

08mustang_gt 01-17-2011 09:23 PM

Black....Satin.

Get new inserts.

rebelyell 01-17-2011 11:19 PM

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I changed inserts from chrome stickers to carbon fiber inserts. They fit well and are darker than you would think. Would go good with black rims.





I konw how ya feel though. I'm always wanting to make mine look and run better.. Money, sometimes just doesn't allow it.. Hell I haven't even lowered mine yet.. That should be like #1 or 2 on the list.. :o

zigzagg321 01-18-2011 10:49 AM

hell, I got tired of my car and sold the whole thing.

3.8LMustang 01-19-2011 07:38 PM

Some new rims with DD in the rear and if ur getting bored with performance wise, u can always boost it :)

krazypony 01-20-2011 07:56 AM

Powder Coat the inner wheel spokes to Black and have the Chrome lip... I dont know why but I would love to see my rims like that but would do DSG/Anthersite in that fashion.

00blkstanggt 01-20-2011 08:17 AM

Give it a little boost or buy another car to have. I find switching back and forth between two cars keeps me enjoying both cars.

Shadow_Stang 01-21-2011 02:02 PM

I go through phases with my money. For like a month, all I want to do is buy stuff for my car and finish it. Then I'll get tired of it, and spend all my cash on other stuff. Then like 2 months later I'll go back to saving up for more car stuff. lol

If you don't have deep dish rims, then I'd say thats what your next purchase should be. This GT in my neighborhood has 245's all around, but in my oppinion, my car looks a bit more agressive than his, since it has the 315's. Even tho he can still blow my doors off. lol

HID kits cured my last phase of boredom with my car.

rebelyell 01-21-2011 11:42 PM


Originally Posted by Shadow_Stang (Post 470052)
I go through phases with my money. For like a month, all I want to do is buy stuff for my car and finish it. Then I'll get tired of it, and spend all my cash on other stuff. Then like 2 months later I'll go back to saving up for more car stuff. lol

If you don't have deep dish rims, then I'd say thats what your next purchase should be. This GT in my neighborhood has 245's all around, but in my oppinion, my car looks a bit more agressive than his, since it has the 315's. Even tho he can still blow my doors off. lol

HID kits cured my last phase of boredom with my car.

Agree with the tire size. Big fat meats in the rear always draws oohs and aahs. Scares most people who get beside ya.. LOL..

That's my next 2 projects. Lowered and some fat rear tires.. I would actually like to go with some 18'' DD for the rear and keep my 17" standards in front. I quit doing burnouts so I don't need to rotate.. LOL.. :p

Shadow_Stang 01-21-2011 11:59 PM


Originally Posted by rebelyell (Post 470054)
Agree with the tire size. Big fat meats in the rear always draws oohs and aahs. Scares most people who get beside ya.. LOL..

That's my next 2 projects. Lowered and some fat rear tires.. I would actually like to go with some 18'' DD for the rear and keep my 17" standards in front. I quit doing burnouts so I don't need to rotate.. LOL.. :p

DD 18's or 17's... it's a win/win situation. lol.

I love my staggered bullitts... you may have to pay a bit more for tires, since you can't rotate, but the aggresive look def makes it worth while.

bigkeeko 01-22-2011 04:17 AM

Some good points there , especially the two cars thing and the staggered rims idea . I have a 2003 GT in dsg with the wheels powder coated the same. When i first saw it l loved it and wasn't going to change them. I`ve just bought 18s with 295s on the back and 255s for the front .Simply as the novelty had worn off. That's the way it goes . They're not on the car yet as i`m waiting on a lowering kit arriving .

by the way rebelyell your car looks lower than mine, maybe it's the chin spoiler . I like the look of that

rebelyell 01-22-2011 10:51 PM


Originally Posted by bigkeeko (Post 470057)
Some good points there , especially the two cars thing and the staggered rims idea . I have a 2003 GT in dsg with the wheels powder coated the same. When i first saw it l loved it and wasn't going to change them. I`ve just bought 18s with 295s on the back and 255s for the front .Simply as the novelty had worn off. That's the way it goes . They're not on the car yet as i`m waiting on a lowering kit arriving .

by the way rebelyell your car looks lower than mine, maybe it's the chin spoiler . I like the look of that

Thanks man. But trust me, my stang is a true 4X4 stang. It's just the angle of the pic. I'm a good 3 or 4 inches off the tire, maybe more.. :o

Must See 01-22-2011 11:10 PM

maybe once i get promoted ill invest in some springs and a new rim and tire set up.

BullyDogJason 01-23-2011 12:17 PM


Originally Posted by krazypony (Post 470013)
Powder Coat the inner wheel spokes to Black and have the Chrome lip... I dont know why but I would love to see my rims like that but would do DSG/Anthersite in that fashion.

this would be a good look

SeanStang 01-23-2011 04:36 PM


Originally Posted by Must See (Post 470064)
maybe once i get promoted ill invest in some springs and a new rim and tire set up.

Do this. That will totally change the look of your car. I think powder coating your current wheels wouldn't be worth it.

01FR500 01-24-2011 08:57 AM

Powder coating rims that are already chrome sounds like a big ordeal. I'd either sell them and get something else. To help cure the boredom, lower it to get a more fun ride, and a mean exhaust to listen to.

Must See 01-24-2011 11:44 AM

I have a friend selling his 17x9 fr500 plus tires for $550. Really thinking about jumping on this deal. Only down side no DD in the back but I would save money on tires etc.

Wonder how much i could get out of my rims? I could try and sell them for $500

bigkeeko 01-24-2011 05:06 PM


Originally Posted by Must See (Post 470115)
I have a friend selling his 17x9 fr500 plus tires for $550. Really thinking about jumping on this deal. Only down side no DD in the back but I would save money on tires etc.

Wonder how much i could get out of my rims? I could try and sell them for $500

Its still a change at the end of the day downside or not. What you got to lose?

Shadow_Stang 01-24-2011 05:53 PM


Originally Posted by Must See (Post 470115)
I have a friend selling his 17x9 fr500 plus tires for $550. Really thinking about jumping on this deal. Only down side no DD in the back but I would save money on tires etc.

Wonder how much i could get out of my rims? I could try and sell them for $500


Regular fr500s would look great... but trust me, staggered fr500s would look even better. I know you said you don't have alot of money to spare on the car right now, but maybe just lower it to cure the boredom, and also have a savings account for the staggered wheels. Your goal could be to have enough for them by summer?

But that's just me. If you think it's a good deal, then go for it.

Must See 01-24-2011 09:08 PM


Originally Posted by Shadow_Stang (Post 470131)
Regular fr500s would look great... but trust me, staggered fr500s would look even better. I know you said you don't have alot of money to spare on the car right now, but maybe just lower it to cure the boredom, and also have a savings account for the staggered wheels. Your goal could be to have enough for them by summer?

But that's just me. If you think it's a good deal, then go for it.

I think its a good deal. Need new tires anyways and the ones on his only have 1000k miles or less on them. I can always get a DD set later down the road. Think Ill go for it.

bigkeeko 01-25-2011 04:19 AM

Bang a before and after shot up if you can :)

Must See 01-31-2011 12:40 PM

headed out tomorrow to go take a look at the rims...

SeanStang 01-31-2011 01:09 PM

Nice! What color are the fr500's?

Must See 01-31-2011 01:42 PM


Originally Posted by SeanStang (Post 470336)
Nice! What color are the fr500's?

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-..._5682126_n.jpg

Shadow_Stang 01-31-2011 04:14 PM


Originally Posted by Must See (Post 470338)

Those looks awesome! Put up a pic when you get them on.

Try these...
http://www.americanmuscle.com/black-...enter-cap.html

or maybe these will match?
http://www.americanmuscle.com/silver...enter-cap.html

SeanStang 01-31-2011 04:48 PM

Get those wheels and a set of springs. The mean looking stance on more aggressive wheels will cure your boredom for awhile. I'd get some spacers to push out the rear wheels some since they're not DD. I wanna switch over to a set of silver fr500's. I'm bored of my current look too lol. I'm tired of the black look, I want a more clean and subtle look.

rkaz 01-31-2011 05:53 PM

If you get spacers don't get them bigger than like 1". I put some 1 1/2" on my car and on the passenger side they caused the tire to get cut by the quarter panel if I hit a bump.

Must See 02-13-2011 10:55 AM

update coming soon.

K.G.B. 02-25-2011 01:50 PM


Originally Posted by zigzagg321 (Post 469960)
hell, I got tired of my car and sold the whole thing.

^^+1 got tired of the v6 and sold it after i realized that it would never be fast enough unless i spent some real cash on it.
looking for a gt i came across a subaru :) gotta love the AWD


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