Just Ordered A New GT!

GrabberGT · November 26th, 2007, 03:49 PM

I have to admit I've always been a Chevy guy untill the new style Mustang came out. Couldn't stop dreaming about one so I ordered a 08 Grabber Orange GT 5-speed. When it comes in the dealership is adding a chrome finish Roush SC, a 4-piece GT body kit from Fordaccessories, a set of SilverHorse louvers, and a GMW shifter. I will add ceramic headers, X-pipe exhaust, and window tint later.

I can't decide if I want side scoops or not, what do you think?

Also thinking about color matched outside mirror covers, the kind that covers the whole mirror. Do they look good and are the guys that have them satisfied with them?

I would like to keep the wheels at 17'' and kinda like the 93-94 Cobra style. I would like to know the best tire size combo front and rear. What is the widest I could go keeping the 27'' height with stock suspension? What backspacing do I need?

Sorry, this is a lot of questions at one time but any help would be great!

HessiaN257 · November 26th, 2007, 08:18 PM

Congrats on the new car! Sounds like its going be very nice

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With the 05+ cars, you have to do ATLEAST 18" Rims to be nice, 20s are really nice on 05+ too.

HMUSN · November 26th, 2007, 08:20 PM

welcome to the forums man

Mig-E55Rocket · November 28th, 2007, 11:53 AM

Orange is a nice color!

AtlanticBlue99 · November 28th, 2007, 11:59 AM

welcome, and there are a lot of guys who will say go for bigger rims, but if you want performance tires (drag radials perhaps?) stick the the 17. you can go as wide as 315mm on stock parts, but the wheel size would need to be at least 10". look at some of the aftermarket wheels if you want wider tires out back.

For sizing, check out AmericanMuscle.com's wheel category. they have a lot to offer, and are very informative. For being a member here at MM, you also get a 6% additional discount from their low prices and free shipping... just another option.

Looks like you will have a great time with your new GT!

06GTMustang89 · November 28th, 2007, 12:02 PM

congrats i now welcome you to the 2005+ forum

haha

Mig-E55Rocket · November 28th, 2007, 12:08 PM

Originally Posted by AtlanticBlue99

welcome, and there are a lot of guys who will say go for bigger rims, but if you want performance tires (drag radials perhaps?) stick the the 17. you can go as wide as 315mm on stock parts, but the wheel size would need to be at least 10". look at some of the aftermarket wheels if you want wider tires out back.

For sizing, check out AmericanMuscle.com's wheel category. they have a lot to offer, and are very informative. For being a member here at MM, you also get a 6% additional discount from their low prices and free shipping... just another option.

Looks like you will have a great time with your new GT!

+1, I would stick with the 17's if you are really into the strip..

GrabberGT · November 29th, 2007, 03:30 AM

Good info, and thanks for letting me know about the discount. This is going to be a long winter with waiting for my car the first half of it, and not being able to drive it untill spring anyway.

Jucostud · November 29th, 2007, 03:34 AM

Originally Posted by GrabberGT

Good info, and thanks for letting me know about the discount. This is going to be a long winter with waiting for my car the first half of it, and not being able to drive it untill spring anyway.

where do you live in iowa? I grew up in Muscatine(40 minutes west of davenport)

GrabberGT · November 29th, 2007, 03:04 PM

I live in Marshalltown, boring!! My job and family keeping me here for now but hope to get out of these winters some day like you did.

Garhfer · November 29th, 2007, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by GrabberGT

I have to admit I've always been a Chevy guy untill the new style Mustang came out. Couldn't stop dreaming about one so I ordered a 08 Grabber Orange GT 5-speed. When it comes in the dealership is adding a chrome finish Roush SC, a 4-piece GT body kit from Fordaccessories, a set of SilverHorse louvers, and a GMW shifter. I will add ceramic headers, X-pipe exhaust, and window tint later.

wtf is a GMW shifter? My MGW is awesome but ain't never heard of that shit!

06RedfireGT · November 29th, 2007, 08:52 PM

NO

Stay away from the Roush. It blows.

tsp_2177 · November 29th, 2007, 10:10 PM

i vote yes on the side louvers but i like the Rousch louvers

o and should be my 400th post!!! lol

Mickey · November 29th, 2007, 10:25 PM

I would recommend saving your money on the roush blower, it is not as efficient as the twin-screw superchargers for these cars. I recommend Saleen, Whipple, or Kenne Bell. congrats on the new car and welcome

Grabber523 · November 29th, 2007, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by Mickey@HardcoreMustangs

I would recommend saving your money on the roush blower, it is not as efficient as the twin-screw superchargers for these cars. I recommend Saleen, Whipple, or Kenne Bell. congrats on the new car and welcome

+1000 and welcome to the site!

tsp_2177 · November 29th, 2007, 10:31 PM

o rousch blower ok i didnt read the whole thing and i thought yall were talking about the rousch louvers.... those look the best IMO

TheUNZippee! · November 29th, 2007, 11:20 PM

Congratulations on your new ride. I think you will be far happier with an 18" wheel. The 17 just doesn't fill the wheel well properly in my opinion. This is what mine looks like with the factory 18 inch 64W wheel from the Cali Special cars:

Mickey · November 29th, 2007, 11:36 PM

That is one beautiful GT you got there Zippy!

06RedfireGT · November 30th, 2007, 12:00 AM

Here are some pics of my GT with the stock 17s.

Regency 2007 · November 30th, 2007, 12:09 AM

20's!

November 26th, 2007, 03:49 PM	#1
GrabberGT Newbie 2008 Mustang GT unknown Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just Ordered A New GT! I have to admit I've always been a Chevy guy untill the new style Mustang came out. Couldn't stop dreaming about one so I ordered a 08 Grabber Orange GT 5-speed. When it comes in the dealership is adding a chrome finish Roush SC, a 4-piece GT body kit from Fordaccessories, a set of SilverHorse louvers, and a GMW shifter. I will add ceramic headers, X-pipe exhaust, and window tint later. I can't decide if I want side scoops or not, what do you think? Also thinking about color matched outside mirror covers, the kind that covers the whole mirror. Do they look good and are the guys that have them satisfied with them? I would like to keep the wheels at 17'' and kinda like the 93-94 Cobra style. I would like to know the best tire size combo front and rear. What is the widest I could go keeping the 27'' height with stock suspension? What backspacing do I need? Sorry, this is a lot of questions at one time but any help would be great!

November 26th, 2007, 08:18 PM	#2
HessiaN257 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang GT 13.9@101 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 805 iTrader: 0 reviews	Congrats on the new car! Sounds like its going be very nice . With the 05+ cars, you have to do ATLEAST 18" Rims to be nice, 20s are really nice on 05+ too. __________________ 13.9@101 before some mods

November 26th, 2007, 08:20 PM	#3
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,044 iTrader: 10 reviews	welcome to the forums man __________________

November 28th, 2007, 11:59 AM	#5
AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	welcome, and there are a lot of guys who will say go for bigger rims, but if you want performance tires (drag radials perhaps?) stick the the 17. you can go as wide as 315mm on stock parts, but the wheel size would need to be at least 10". look at some of the aftermarket wheels if you want wider tires out back. For sizing, check out AmericanMuscle.com's wheel category. they have a lot to offer, and are very informative. For being a member here at MM, you also get a 6% additional discount from their low prices and free shipping... just another option. Looks like you will have a great time with your new GT! __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

November 28th, 2007, 12:02 PM	#6
06GTMustang89 MM Fanatic 2006 Mustang GT 6spd 12.61@109mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,178 iTrader: 0 reviews	congrats i now welcome you to the 2005+ forum haha __________________ JLT CAI: KOOKS LT's: Comp NSR II's: 4.56's: TR6060: Steeda LCA, UCA: QA1's: Roush rear springs...see garage for more.

November 28th, 2007, 11:53 AM	#4
Mig-E55Rocket Newbie 5.5 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	Orange is a nice color!

November 29th, 2007, 03:30 AM	#8
GrabberGT Newbie 2008 Mustang GT unknown Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 reviews	Good info, and thanks for letting me know about the discount. This is going to be a long winter with waiting for my car the first half of it, and not being able to drive it untill spring anyway.

November 29th, 2007, 03:04 PM	#10
GrabberGT Newbie 2008 Mustang GT unknown Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 reviews	I live in Marshalltown, boring!! My job and family keeping me here for now but hope to get out of these winters some day like you did.

November 29th, 2007, 08:52 PM	#12
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	NO Stay away from the Roush. It blows. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

November 29th, 2007, 10:10 PM	#13
tsp_2177 Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Civic GAY! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,868 iTrader: 0 reviews	i vote yes on the side louvers but i like the Rousch louvers o and should be my 400th post!!! lol __________________ slow car member twinky times two the stangs gone pypes mid muffler catback with their X-pipe In the top 20 cool peoples list on MM potsticker in training

November 29th, 2007, 10:25 PM	#14
Mickey I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would recommend saving your money on the roush blower, it is not as efficient as the twin-screw superchargers for these cars. I recommend Saleen, Whipple, or Kenne Bell. congrats on the new car and welcome

November 29th, 2007, 10:31 PM	#16
tsp_2177 Hardcore Enthusiast 2005 Civic GAY! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,868 iTrader: 0 reviews	o rousch blower ok i didnt read the whole thing and i thought yall were talking about the rousch louvers.... those look the best IMO __________________ slow car member twinky times two the stangs gone pypes mid muffler catback with their X-pipe In the top 20 cool peoples list on MM potsticker in training

November 29th, 2007, 11:36 PM	#18
Mickey I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	That is one beautiful GT you got there Zippy!

November 30th, 2007, 12:00 AM	#19
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,483 iTrader: 2 reviews	Here are some pics of my GT with the stock 17s. __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

November 30th, 2007, 12:09 AM	#20
Regency 2007 Hardcore Enthusiast F-150 FX4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Memphrica Posts: 1,144 iTrader: 0 reviews	20's!

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