1st car, 2002 Mustang GT, what mods should i put in it?

ALucy · February 9th, 2012, 09:16 PM

I'm saving up money just to put in my 1st car. I'm around $1000 right now. Its just like you would get it off a dealer back when it was new. What should i do first?

NickPohlAandP · February 9th, 2012, 09:19 PM

Full length subframe connectors are an absolute must. That should be the first thing you do. Then thow a set of 4.10's in the rear. Between those two you can easily get it done for under $1k and you will notice a big difference in the performance of the vehicle.

Oh, and welcome to Modded Mustangs.

sillyrabbit0420 · February 9th, 2012, 09:19 PM

You should do a search and read one of the many threads that are posted about first mods.

AngryStang856 · February 9th, 2012, 09:20 PM

since everyones gonna ask before they give you good answers il do it first. Whats your ultimate goal for the car? ex. drag, high hp, twistys, DD ect...

without knowing this id say performance mods: sub-frame connectors, gears!, a tuner, and maybe a decent cold air intake n short throw. to start. thts 1k including install cost of gears.
visual mods: w.e you like... nice sticky tires!

ALucy · February 9th, 2012, 09:24 PM

My ultimate goal is to make it look as good and sound as good as possible. I won't be racing or anything with it so speed is not a huge factor.

03torchGT · February 9th, 2012, 09:25 PM

Kenne bell. Jk id go with gears like everyone else said.

DARKHORSE02 · February 9th, 2012, 09:25 PM

figure out what you want the car to be and make it your own. i believe you can have alot of fun with alittle investment. take your time and spend wisely.
my opinoin on a first car mod would be a s/s catback and tuner. as a first car gears may not be a good idea until you are comfortable with the car. it can be a handful!!
enjoy , drive safe, and welcome to the mustang community.

AngryStang856 · February 9th, 2012, 09:36 PM

well if u just want it to look good then pick what you like. id suggest a chin spoiler, smoked headlights, HID kit, rims nd tires, lowering springs and tint. rear wing delete? w.e it is u like

edit: for sound, id reccomed, borla cat back, catless x pipe (if legal where u are) LT headers, and some nice 4in tips=]

ALucy · February 9th, 2012, 09:42 PM

I would definetly tint my windows.. but can't have tinted windows in Virginia

AngryStang856 · February 9th, 2012, 09:45 PM

i dont think u can in any state really.. just do it something like 35% is better then none. ive had 5% for 2 years nd got 1 ticket by nj state police -___- so 35% cnt draw tht much attention

Froush · February 9th, 2012, 09:54 PM

i have 20% on my windows and ive never been pulled over in va. Even though its not registered here =) post a pic of your car! If your just interested in sound and visual then get a nice catback for now and do some simple stuff like what angrystang said. you can do most of that for under 1k if you shop smartly. check out the classified section here and check out corral.net for stuff. Also, where at in virginia are you located?

ALucy · February 9th, 2012, 09:58 PM

Im in Dinwiddie, little county hour south of richmond. I will get a picture up here sometime of my car.

Cabikejumper · February 9th, 2012, 10:00 PM

Originally Posted by NickPohlAandP

Full length subframe connectors are an absolute must. That should be the first thing you do. Then thow a set of 4.10's in the rear. Between those two you can easily get it done for under $1k and you will notice a big difference in the performance of the vehicle.

Oh, and welcome to Modded Mustangs.

Nailed it.

Big Rob · February 9th, 2012, 10:00 PM

My suggestion would be to LOWER YOUR CAR, followed by, a exhaust set up, then air intake, then a handheld tuner.

Or throw in things like a good radio system, not no crazy dunk rider 67 impala on 24s type thing, but like you know some decent component speakers with a good head unit. Tints, HIDs if you'd like (but those might get you pulled over). Or just stay on your local craigslist like a vulture scavenging for parts and pick things up as they appear until you run out of money.

ALucy · February 9th, 2012, 10:27 PM

angry, know how much it should take to do all of that?

02gtKev · February 9th, 2012, 11:13 PM

Gears!

First thing i wish i did....

95mustangGT/SVT · February 9th, 2012, 11:49 PM

OP. Welcome! Being young you will get targeted for things like tint faster than the rest of us. If I were you I would buy subframe connectors (the car will handle a lot better), a CAT BACK exhaust for sure (sounds cool), Cold Air intake for $85 off American Muscle (it will look cool when you open the hood to show your friends), and finally a short throw shifter. That should take care of that wad of cash!

AngryStang856 · February 10th, 2012, 12:28 AM

check out some good sites and add everything you want to a cart and see how much itd end up being. http://www.americanmuscle.com http://latemodelrestoration.com

roughly:
chin spoiler 80
headlights 150
hid kit 60 (ddmtunning)
lowering springs 200 (i cut my stock springs and am happy)
caster camber plates 189 (only get maximum motorsports)
rims and tires 500 used to 1500+ new
gears 300 plus 300 install
sub frame connectors 140 (again maximum motorsports)
20% tint 100-150

pick nd choose. u can get some nice stuff done for 1k and most of it excluding gears u can do urself (unless you know how to do gears that is)

Edit: if you have the patience and idk how to say it but aptitude (not trying to sound rude, some ppl just dont know there way around the internet very well) you can buy almost all this stuff used and save a lot on forums and places like that. Goodluck!

MacDizzle · February 10th, 2012, 01:26 AM

Huck the 4.6 and get a forged short block

ALucy · February 10th, 2012, 05:07 PM

People around here are telling me to get a body kit.

February 9th, 2012, 09:16 PM	#1
ALucy Newbie Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	1st car, 2002 Mustang GT, what mods should i put in it? I'm saving up money just to put in my 1st car. I'm around $1000 right now. Its just like you would get it off a dealer back when it was new. What should i do first?

February 9th, 2012, 09:19 PM	#2
NickPohlAandP I like boobs!!! 2000 GT convertible dunno Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brooklet, GA Posts: 2,827 iTrader: 2 reviews	Full length subframe connectors are an absolute must. That should be the first thing you do. Then thow a set of 4.10's in the rear. Between those two you can easily get it done for under $1k and you will notice a big difference in the performance of the vehicle. Oh, and welcome to Modded Mustangs. __________________ Last time you voted to prove you aren't racist. This time prove you're not an IDIOT!!! My Garage--->http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-46919/

February 9th, 2012, 09:19 PM	#3
sillyrabbit0420 Banned from AFM member! 1999 Mustang 2v 4.6L Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 454 iTrader: 0 reviews	You should do a search and read one of the many threads that are posted about first mods. __________________ 1999 2v 4.6L 380 RWHP/ 362 RWTQ, Tuned by Fastlane Motorsports Peace - That brief, glorious moment in history when everyone's standing around reloading.

February 9th, 2012, 09:25 PM	#6
03torchGT Enthusiast 2003 Mustang GT 13.9 stock Join Date: May 2010 Location: iowa Posts: 986 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Kenne bell. Jk id go with gears like everyone else said. __________________

February 9th, 2012, 09:54 PM	#11
Froush Enthusiast 2002 Mustang launch soft, shift slow, stay slow Join Date: May 2011 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 727 iTrader: 4 reviews	i have 20% on my windows and ive never been pulled over in va. Even though its not registered here =) post a pic of your car! If your just interested in sound and visual then get a nice catback for now and do some simple stuff like what angrystang said. you can do most of that for under 1k if you shop smartly. check out the classified section here and check out corral.net for stuff. Also, where at in virginia are you located? __________________ "Happiness is being blown and stroked at the same time" V6 => vt 302 forged stroker My Build Thread click link http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...shs-build.html

February 9th, 2012, 09:20 PM	#4
AngryStang856 Noob 2000 Mustang GT 13.9 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dresden OH Posts: 185 iTrader: 0 reviews	since everyones gonna ask before they give you good answers il do it first. Whats your ultimate goal for the car? ex. drag, high hp, twistys, DD ect... without knowing this id say performance mods: sub-frame connectors, gears!, a tuner, and maybe a decent cold air intake n short throw. to start. thts 1k including install cost of gears. visual mods: w.e you like... nice sticky tires!

February 9th, 2012, 09:24 PM	#5
ALucy Newbie Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	My ultimate goal is to make it look as good and sound as good as possible. I won't be racing or anything with it so speed is not a huge factor.

February 9th, 2012, 09:25 PM	#7
DARKHORSE02 Regular 2002 MUSTANG GT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 341 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	figure out what you want the car to be and make it your own. i believe you can have alot of fun with alittle investment. take your time and spend wisely. my opinoin on a first car mod would be a s/s catback and tuner. as a first car gears may not be a good idea until you are comfortable with the car. it can be a handful!! enjoy , drive safe, and welcome to the mustang community.

February 9th, 2012, 09:36 PM	#8
AngryStang856 Noob 2000 Mustang GT 13.9 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dresden OH Posts: 185 iTrader: 0 reviews	well if u just want it to look good then pick what you like. id suggest a chin spoiler, smoked headlights, HID kit, rims nd tires, lowering springs and tint. rear wing delete? w.e it is u like edit: for sound, id reccomed, borla cat back, catless x pipe (if legal where u are) LT headers, and some nice 4in tips=]

February 9th, 2012, 09:42 PM	#9
ALucy Newbie Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would definetly tint my windows.. but can't have tinted windows in Virginia

February 9th, 2012, 09:45 PM	#10
AngryStang856 Noob 2000 Mustang GT 13.9 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dresden OH Posts: 185 iTrader: 0 reviews	i dont think u can in any state really.. just do it something like 35% is better then none. ive had 5% for 2 years nd got 1 ticket by nj state police -___- so 35% cnt draw tht much attention

February 9th, 2012, 09:58 PM	#12
ALucy Newbie Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	Im in Dinwiddie, little county hour south of richmond. I will get a picture up here sometime of my car.

February 9th, 2012, 10:00 PM	#14
Big Rob Regular 02 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 296 iTrader: 0 reviews	My suggestion would be to LOWER YOUR CAR, followed by, a exhaust set up, then air intake, then a handheld tuner. Or throw in things like a good radio system, not no crazy dunk rider 67 impala on 24s type thing, but like you know some decent component speakers with a good head unit. Tints, HIDs if you'd like (but those might get you pulled over). Or just stay on your local craigslist like a vulture scavenging for parts and pick things up as they appear until you run out of money. __________________

February 9th, 2012, 10:27 PM	#15
ALucy Newbie Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	angry, know how much it should take to do all of that?

February 9th, 2012, 11:13 PM	#16
02gtKev Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Stang GT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 1,468 iTrader: 0 reviews	Gears! First thing i wish i did.... __________________ 2002 GT Premium: A few bolt ons and such. My garage if you want to know. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-member-37069/

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February 9th, 2012, 11:49 PM	#17
95mustangGT/SVT Enthusiast 2001 Gt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: PA Posts: 915 iTrader: 0 reviews	OP. Welcome! Being young you will get targeted for things like tint faster than the rest of us. If I were you I would buy subframe connectors (the car will handle a lot better), a CAT BACK exhaust for sure (sounds cool), Cold Air intake for $85 off American Muscle (it will look cool when you open the hood to show your friends), and finally a short throw shifter. That should take care of that wad of cash!

February 10th, 2012, 12:28 AM	#18
AngryStang856 Noob 2000 Mustang GT 13.9 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dresden OH Posts: 185 iTrader: 0 reviews	check out some good sites and add everything you want to a cart and see how much itd end up being. http://www.americanmuscle.com http://latemodelrestoration.com roughly: chin spoiler 80 headlights 150 hid kit 60 (ddmtunning) lowering springs 200 (i cut my stock springs and am happy) caster camber plates 189 (only get maximum motorsports) rims and tires 500 used to 1500+ new gears 300 plus 300 install sub frame connectors 140 (again maximum motorsports) 20% tint 100-150 pick nd choose. u can get some nice stuff done for 1k and most of it excluding gears u can do urself (unless you know how to do gears that is) Edit: if you have the patience and idk how to say it but aptitude (not trying to sound rude, some ppl just dont know there way around the internet very well) you can buy almost all this stuff used and save a lot on forums and places like that. Goodluck!

February 10th, 2012, 01:26 AM	#19
MacDizzle Enthusiast 00 GT-MMR4.75(291) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Victoria British Columbia Canada Posts: 581 Blog Entries: 6 iTrader: 0 reviews	Huck the 4.6 and get a forged short block __________________ Im into high speed chase play and im First On Race Day!

February 10th, 2012, 05:07 PM	#20
ALucy Newbie Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 reviews	People around here are telling me to get a body kit.

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