New owner 99GT convertible

foyboy · March 27th, 2011, 12:02 PM

Just purchased 1999 GT convertible one owner with 69k on it. The car is factory original with no aftermarket parts. I am wanting to lower car with ford C springs, install saleen style 18/9 10 staggered wheel tire package, J&M caster camber plates, tokico shocks struts, cold air intake kit, & convertible styling bar. Have my shopping carts full at American Muscle and also at Cruizin Concepts, both are about the same on prices, which is better to order from? Have read through numerous post on here trying to figure out best bang for the money. Wondering if anybody else on here have installed exact same parts, and if they are happy with results. Also need to know if I have forgotten anything that I might need to make this look and ride the best. Thanks for any advice provided, foyboy.

1999cobra92 · March 27th, 2011, 12:04 PM

welll welcome.

BML99 · March 27th, 2011, 12:06 PM

I may be a little biased as I'm a long time customer of AM, but I would highly recommend them. I have heard more negative stories about CC than AM, plus AM has free shipping on everything except freight items. Just my 2 cents.

yzdirtbikes144 · March 27th, 2011, 12:19 PM

i'd go with am as i've used them before and haven't had ANY trouble and if someone does have an issue i've seen chris from am on here quite regularly and he's always willing to help you out. i've heard lots of bad stories about cc though

DavidsV8Mustang · March 27th, 2011, 12:22 PM

I'd go with American Muscle also. Great service. Plus the give us a forum discount. Contact the AM rep on this site to have them send it to you. I've ordered just about everything on my car from American Muscle and never had a single issue. Great Company.

yzdirtbikes144 · March 27th, 2011, 12:23 PM

Cruizin Concepts CUSTOMER SERVICE ABSOLUTELY SUCKS!!!!!!!!!

Do not buy from Cruizin Concepts

http://www.njstangers.org/forum/cruz...uizin+concepts

Novi 1000 · March 27th, 2011, 06:44 PM

congrats on the ride.....I've had my 00 for 11 years now...currently at speedshop...I am using the eibach pro-kit along with Maximum Motorsports caster camber plates...for wheels i am using BBS RK'S staggered...245/40/18 in the front and 285/35/18's in the rear.....i use AM, CJ pony parts to name a few...

limited · March 27th, 2011, 06:51 PM

Wecome!(to both of you). I bought mine new in June of 99 and don't regret a thing.

I have not bought anything from AM but heard good things

codycat91 · March 27th, 2011, 07:25 PM

Sounds good! Good luck with everything. And American Muscle ftw!

newsatng · March 27th, 2011, 08:27 PM

I ordered 18x9 18x10 Chrome Saleens from CC with

265/35 front Nitto NT555
285 35 back Nitto NT555

$1300 shipped. Came in 5 business days. Can't beat that. Also not a fan of the dumb AM center caps that say "American Muscle" Looks horrible.

Good luck

wtfcrunch · March 27th, 2011, 09:32 PM

I would look into CJPonyParts as well. They don't have the same exact selection as AM but they beat some of their prices.

Nicos2001GT · March 27th, 2011, 10:21 PM

Just saying if you learn a little and post a little you could gte a 6% discount with AM for using this forum

therat1989 · March 27th, 2011, 10:38 PM

You found a stock Mustang GT? Wow that is crazy! Welcome to the forum and I suggest getting parts from AM> They have excellent customer service and are very good to deal with.

foyboy · March 28th, 2011, 08:07 AM

I couldn't believe it myself, that it is totally stock, still has cheap paper air filter in it. Have read the forums on traction control, trying to figure out if I have it on or off. Is there a light in the switch that comes on when its engaged?

HMUSN · March 28th, 2011, 08:23 AM

Welcome to the forums. Go with American Muscle as the others have said. As far as the traction control, I would turn it off. It is automatically turned on every time you start your car. Just hit the button to turn it off. You can of course get a hand held tuner that will turn it off, but hitting the button vs. spending $400 is a no brainer in my book.
Once again, welcome to the forums.
Enjoy!

Cruzzer08 · March 28th, 2011, 12:34 PM

Welcome to MM and congrats on the new ride! I've never used Cruzin Concepts but AM is great. I didn't see a tuner on your list, if it was me I'd bag the $400+ on the cai and styling bar... and start off with an SCT X3 w/ tunes for life.. Even more so if your new pony is an auto..

foyboy · March 28th, 2011, 02:02 PM

I understand what your saying about traction control "just turn it off everytime the car is started". What I am wanting to know is if there is an "idiot" light in the swithch or on instrument cluster that comes on or off with traction control. Or do I just dump the clutch and light tires up to verify for sure if it on or off. Hope you says there's a light.

WhiteVenom · March 28th, 2011, 02:06 PM

American muscle is like the walmart of mustang stores. Buy where ever you want but i like places like UPR and lethal performance.

therat1989 · March 28th, 2011, 02:32 PM

The traction control button should turn orange after you press it. Then you know it is off. You will be able to tell for sure if it isn't off.

WhiteVenom · March 28th, 2011, 02:36 PM

Just do a burnout and you will know if its on or off. My orange bulb is burnt out so thats what i do.

March 27th, 2011, 12:02 PM	#1
foyboy Newbie 1999 Mustang GT vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	New owner 99GT convertible Just purchased 1999 GT convertible one owner with 69k on it. The car is factory original with no aftermarket parts. I am wanting to lower car with ford C springs, install saleen style 18/9 10 staggered wheel tire package, J&M caster camber plates, tokico shocks struts, cold air intake kit, & convertible styling bar. Have my shopping carts full at American Muscle and also at Cruizin Concepts, both are about the same on prices, which is better to order from? Have read through numerous post on here trying to figure out best bang for the money. Wondering if anybody else on here have installed exact same parts, and if they are happy with results. Also need to know if I have forgotten anything that I might need to make this look and ride the best. Thanks for any advice provided, foyboy.

March 27th, 2011, 12:04 PM	#2
1999cobra92 Enthusiast 1999 mustang cobra Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles, Ca Posts: 882 iTrader: 1 reviews	welll welcome. __________________ Black and White Crew Crew Member # 5 Check garage for mods and pics if you Los Angeles and want to ride send me a text (323) 270-6827 0% Wheel hop, 0% broken parts, 100% wheel spin

March 27th, 2011, 12:06 PM	#3
BML99 MM Gaming Guru 2004 Redfire Deluxe GT 42@42 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mauldin, SC Posts: 5,508 iTrader: 5 reviews	I may be a little biased as I'm a long time customer of AM, but I would highly recommend them. I have heard more negative stories about CC than AM, plus AM has free shipping on everything except freight items. Just my 2 cents. __________________ "From a small spark the giant flame is blown" -Dante Alighieri -RIP RLW- "Shitdick, TOB is throw out bearing XOXO" -TitsMcGee aka Graystang

March 27th, 2011, 12:22 PM	#5
DavidsV8Mustang Regular 2003 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 80 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd go with American Muscle also. Great service. Plus the give us a forum discount. Contact the AM rep on this site to have them send it to you. I've ordered just about everything on my car from American Muscle and never had a single issue. Great Company. __________________ Borla C/B (Stingers) W/ Bassani Catted X JLT Ram Air Intake, 75mm Accfab T/B & Plenum FRRP 3.73 & SCT X3 Tune By AM Steeda Tri-Ax

March 27th, 2011, 06:51 PM	#8
limited Premium Member 99 limited edition vert Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tacoma,Washington Posts: 3,297 iTrader: 0 reviews	Wecome!(to both of you). I bought mine new in June of 99 and don't regret a thing. I have not bought anything from AM but heard good things __________________ KB'd 446rwhp/451rwtq, Mustang Dyno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZDpQ0EEm1M Tuned by Joe at http://www.tricktuners.com

March 27th, 2011, 12:19 PM	#4
yzdirtbikes144 Regular 03 Mustang GT 1/8th: 9.191@77.45 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jackson, Tn Posts: 302 iTrader: 0 reviews	i'd go with am as i've used them before and haven't had ANY trouble and if someone does have an issue i've seen chris from am on here quite regularly and he's always willing to help you out. i've heard lots of bad stories about cc though

March 27th, 2011, 12:23 PM	#6
yzdirtbikes144 Regular 03 Mustang GT 1/8th: 9.191@77.45 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Jackson, Tn Posts: 302 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cruizin Concepts CUSTOMER SERVICE ABSOLUTELY SUCKS!!!!!!!!! Do not buy from Cruizin Concepts http://www.njstangers.org/forum/cruz...uizin+concepts

March 27th, 2011, 06:44 PM	#7
Novi 1000 Regular 2000 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Scituate, MA Posts: 193 iTrader: 0 reviews	congrats on the ride.....I've had my 00 for 11 years now...currently at speedshop...I am using the eibach pro-kit along with Maximum Motorsports caster camber plates...for wheels i am using BBS RK'S staggered...245/40/18 in the front and 285/35/18's in the rear.....i use AM, CJ pony parts to name a few...

March 27th, 2011, 07:25 PM	#9
codycat91 MM Fanatic 2003 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 3,496 iTrader: 10 reviews	Sounds good! Good luck with everything. And American Muscle ftw! __________________ 4v MMR 4.75 Stroker, Teksid block .020 over, 9.27:1CR, Posi Race Ported Eaton 4v MMR Stroker 1000 / Posi Race Ported Eaton Build How To: 2v to 4v COP Swap

March 27th, 2011, 08:27 PM	#10
newsatng Regular 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 194 iTrader: 0 reviews	I ordered 18x9 18x10 Chrome Saleens from CC with 265/35 front Nitto NT555 285 35 back Nitto NT555 $1300 shipped. Came in 5 business days. Can't beat that. Also not a fan of the dumb AM center caps that say "American Muscle" Looks horrible. Good luck

March 27th, 2011, 09:32 PM	#11
wtfcrunch Hardcore Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT Prem Conv Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Gloucester, VA Posts: 1,212 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would look into CJPonyParts as well. They don't have the same exact selection as AM but they beat some of their prices. __________________ BURN RUBBER NOT YOUR SOUL TylerL idgafMustangClub

March 27th, 2011, 10:21 PM	#12
Nicos2001GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 MustangGT 14.039@100(60ft 2.2) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,228 iTrader: 1 reviews	Just saying if you learn a little and post a little you could gte a 6% discount with AM for using this forum __________________

March 27th, 2011, 10:38 PM	#13
therat1989 Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 706 iTrader: 0 reviews	You found a stock Mustang GT? Wow that is crazy! Welcome to the forum and I suggest getting parts from AM> They have excellent customer service and are very good to deal with. __________________ 1/8mile 8.71@80mph on street tires.

March 28th, 2011, 08:07 AM	#14
foyboy Newbie 1999 Mustang GT vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	I couldn't believe it myself, that it is totally stock, still has cheap paper air filter in it. Have read the forums on traction control, trying to figure out if I have it on or off. Is there a light in the switch that comes on when its engaged?

March 28th, 2011, 08:23 AM	#15
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	Welcome to the forums. Go with American Muscle as the others have said. As far as the traction control, I would turn it off. It is automatically turned on every time you start your car. Just hit the button to turn it off. You can of course get a hand held tuner that will turn it off, but hitting the button vs. spending $400 is a no brainer in my book. Once again, welcome to the forums. Enjoy! __________________

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March 28th, 2011, 12:34 PM	#16
Cruzzer08 Regular 04 GT vert Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 262 iTrader: 0 reviews	Welcome to MM and congrats on the new ride! I've never used Cruzin Concepts but AM is great. I didn't see a tuner on your list, if it was me I'd bag the $400+ on the cai and styling bar... and start off with an SCT X3 w/ tunes for life.. Even more so if your new pony is an auto.. __________________

March 28th, 2011, 02:02 PM	#17
foyboy Newbie 1999 Mustang GT vert Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indiana Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	I understand what your saying about traction control "just turn it off everytime the car is started". What I am wanting to know is if there is an "idiot" light in the swithch or on instrument cluster that comes on or off with traction control. Or do I just dump the clutch and light tires up to verify for sure if it on or off. Hope you says there's a light.

March 28th, 2011, 02:06 PM	#18
WhiteVenom MM Fanatic 99 Cobra :p 12.36@119.35 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lapeer Posts: 4,541 iTrader: 0 reviews	American muscle is like the walmart of mustang stores. Buy where ever you want but i like places like UPR and lethal performance. __________________ MM COBRA CLUB #80 SRA SWAP WRITE UP!

March 28th, 2011, 02:32 PM	#19
therat1989 Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 706 iTrader: 0 reviews	The traction control button should turn orange after you press it. Then you know it is off. You will be able to tell for sure if it isn't off. __________________ 1/8mile 8.71@80mph on street tires.

March 28th, 2011, 02:36 PM	#20
WhiteVenom MM Fanatic 99 Cobra :p 12.36@119.35 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lapeer Posts: 4,541 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just do a burnout and you will know if its on or off. My orange bulb is burnt out so thats what i do. __________________ MM COBRA CLUB #80 SRA SWAP WRITE UP!

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