[prodrifterx]

Ok, finally did my taxes, and i have about $2k coming to me, not counting whatever the government decides to shell out accordingly.
i was thinking of this list....
(any suggestions/better recs pls say so)
eibach sportlines/h&R super sports $230
maxuimum motorsports c&c plates $200
black headlamps $200
cdc detail corral $180
mustang embroidered trunk liner $50
window tint 20-35% $160
sequential tails $150

aproximately $1200

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any other suggestions?

its stock height, stock rims, stock body...consider it stock. (99 GT)
my car right now...



id prefer to do a full axle job at once--31 spline mosers, frpp gears/install kit/driveshaft, torsen t2r, roush girdle (about 1200)

id prefer to do all body parts/painting at once--easier to blend/better job.


performance parts now?-have (flowmaster)catback and (MAC)cold air and short shifter (Pro50)--but they are coming off and im getting higher quality parts.

my plan is a red with black--rims to be black, anthracite, or silver.
maybe two-tone it? what you think? this is the front (99-01 cobra)im going with eventually

red with black theme (existing plan) silver rims?

if black--go with a polished/machined/chrome lip?

or all black rims?

while im at it what does everyone think of these cervins side 1/4 scoops?

im doing the s281extreme hood FTW...next year i hope, along with 99cobra front, s281 wing, 03cobra mirrors, mach1 chin &grill.

[Dansby]

Im personally not a fan of all black wheels. I LOVE the look of black with a chrome lip.

[mikeGTmurr46]

what type of higher quality parts are you trying to buy? You listed that your CAI, exhaust, and shifter were being upgraded? And i would like to go with a mild lowering kit. Maybe 1-1/4. Out of your options i think you would enjoy shoveling out a few bucks for some suspension work. if i had 2G i think i may go with Gears and a tune, lowering springs, subframe connectors, headlights, and tint if you had the cash. you should have the cash and something like that will probably make you feel like you bought a new car.

[mikeGTmurr46]

as far as your two tone goes, I love the way those cars look with rio red on the top and black on the bottom with a set of ssr gt3s maybe a satin would work well with that combination. And of course those lowering springs

[prodrifterx]

Originally Posted by mikeGTmurr46 what type of higher quality parts are you trying to buy? You listed that your CAI, exhaust, and shifter were being upgraded? And i would like to go with a mild lowering kit. Maybe 1-1/4. Out of your options i think you would enjoy shoveling out a few bucks for some suspension work. if i had 2G i think i may go with Gears and a tune, lowering springs, subframe connectors, headlights, and tint if you had the cash. you should have the cash and something like that will probably make you feel like you bought a new car.

I have a flowmaster catback....going to change the exhaust to T304 bc its stainless steel, maybe ill do ceramic coated headers. just about anythign is better than aluminized. the MAC intake i plan to replace with a WMS piece that comes with a calibrated 95mm MAF, 4"lower pipe, and 3.5" upper pipe. shifter im undecided on. (rust has taken over the catback and the intake--wtf)

i would liek to lower it, however, i really plan to do a full overhaul on the suspension (coilovers, tubular k member, panhrad bar, torque arm, sway bars, adjustable rear control arms, tubular forward offset front control arm, solid steerring shaft, strut tower bracing, and so forth).

gears i plan to do all big at once (driveshaft, 31 spline mosers, 3.73s/4.10s, torsen t2R, girdle).

tuning will be done by me via the use of sniper software once i determine the software i want (commando $800? or special forces $350?) and get a laptop solely for care use...no video/picture edditting.

id like to make it look better, but its better if i get all the painting done at once, 1. so that paint is the same texture, color, and hue for all parts, and body. 2. bc its cheeaper to paint once rather than many times.

the car definitely needs lowered, and needs new headlamps.

[vfast]

save the $$$$ it's a sixer...it's not $$$ well spent

[thetrooper31]

Originally Posted by vfast save the $$$$ it's a sixer...it's not $$$ well spent

he says its a gt??? doesnt look it

[whitemustang02]

Originally Posted by thetrooper31 he says its a gt??? doesnt look it

thats cuse it is a 99 those had the 35th anniversary badge, and the hood scoop was an option.

[thetrooper31]

Originally Posted by whitemustang02 thats cuse it is a 99 those had the 35th anniversary badge, and the hood scoop was an option.

those rims too?

[prodrifterx]

yes 99 was 35th anniversary. it was offered with both 16" and 17" rims, and the 99 only came with that hood, no hood w/ scoop.

any suggestions?

my other thought is to save the $$ and wait til next year, then get a bunch of parts and tune it at once. thats the other issue right now being that i dont have the software yet, and i am thinking of doing LTs w/o cats and a rear end swap essentially...which the tuner would be ideal for.

[vfast]

even if it's a gt I still would say the same thing...use the $$$ for better things...

[prodrifterx]

Originally Posted by vfast even if it's a gt I still would say the same thing...use the $$$ for better things...

like what may i ask.

[vfast]

save it..I'm not diss'in your car but I bet you could put it to better use..I'm just a tight ass with my $$$$$

[prodrifterx]

oh i could put it towards savings, or towards tools, or a laptop, but being a car nut i'll probably find somewhere to put it on this car.

[vfast]

I been there....good luck with your mods!!!!!!!!!!!111

[2002BLGT]

Originally Posted by prodrifterx I have a flowmaster catback....going to change the exhaust to T304 bc its stainless steel, maybe ill do ceramic coated headers. just about anythign is better than aluminized. the MAC intake i plan to replace with a WMS piece that comes with a calibrated 95mm MAF, 4"lower pipe, and 3.5" upper pipe. shifter im undecided on. (rust has taken over the catback and the intake--wtf) i would liek to lower it, however, i really plan to do a full overhaul on the suspension (coilovers, tubular k member, panhrad bar, torque arm, sway bars, adjustable rear control arms, tubular forward offset front control arm, solid steerring shaft, strut tower bracing, and so forth). gears i plan to do all big at once (driveshaft, 31 spline mosers, 3.73s/4.10s, torsen t2R, girdle). tuning will be done by me via the use of sniper software once i determine the software i want (commando $800? or special forces $350?) and get a laptop solely for care use...no video/picture edditting. id like to make it look better, but its better if i get all the painting done at once, 1. so that paint is the same texture, color, and hue for all parts, and body. 2. bc its cheeaper to paint once rather than many times. the car definitely needs lowered, and needs new headlamps.

you only need special forces , commando is only needed if you are running an extreme set up that is not commonly used

[prodrifterx]

what about if i decide to go with a stroker engine (low compression), kenne bell 2.6L (tuner kit),cutom tune needed then....as well as a 03/04 intake, MAF etc. i'm either doing a hihg compression N/A build or a low compression S/C twin screw build with 15-20psi of boost, on 93 octane.

still only the special forces?

[vfast]

you'll need more $$$$$*L*

[2002BLGT]

Originally Posted by prodrifterx what about if i decide to go with a stroker engine (low compression), kenne bell 2.6L (tuner kit),cutom tune needed then....as well as a 03/04 intake, MAF etc. i'm either doing a hihg compression N/A build or a low compression S/C twin screw build with 15-20psi of boost, on 93 octane. still only the special forces?

if you get a wideband I can tune it thru email , Special Forces can take care of compression , displacement , blower type and psi rating , different MAF all that , as well as higher compression NA as well , most anything you can think of is already built in and taken care of ..........

[prodrifterx]

do you happen to know system requirements for special forces? (hd size/speed, memory size, processor speed/brand, graphic configuration, optimum screen size (laptop)....