Finally getting some mods.

ninja10r · August 9th, 2009, 01:18 AM

I know I don't post here that much. I spend most of my time on a ZX-10R forum bc ever since I got into bikes my mustang has pretty much taking a backseat to my attention and money for mods. But, I have pretty much completed my bike and have decided to get some things done to my mustang before I leave for the Army in September.
I have had this car since October of 2001. I am the original owner and it has been a great car. 120,000 miles later I have decided it is time to finish what I started before the motorcycle obsession started. Now I realize that my car is a V6... that means it is slow. Sorry guys, once you have been on something like a ZX10 just about any car feels a lil slow, but anyway slow or not I'm going to have my car looking good before I leave for Benning (I get it back after BCT while I'm in OCS).
This is what she's already got:
17'' Bullitt rims
Dual exhaust
MAC CAI
99-01 Cobra hood (originally had the 01 v6 hood)
GT side scoops
shorty antenna
Mach I front grill delete
3rd brake light tint
Bullitt fuel door
Prob missing some other stuff. Did most of these mods back when I was in college.
Tonight I ordered:
H&R springs and CC plates to get the alignment right.

I'm thinking to finish her off I might also get:
Mach I chin spoiler (waiting on this to see how low she is with the new springs before this)
And I really want to get a GT rear bumper cover so my exhaust looks flush. I originally had chrome tips out the back on the V6 bumper but speed bumps destroyed those so i just had them cut off and some turn downs welded on. If I dont go with the GT bumper cover I might just have it dumped at the mufflers to hide the exhaust and keep a small high from the exhaust fumes (jk).
Last mod I really want to do is a set of deep dish bullitt rims (17x10.5) for the rear. I'll post up some pics of my beloved mustang when i get the chance. Def. going to take some before and after pics with the springs.

6er_w/a_Vengance · August 9th, 2009, 01:28 AM

looks like a good wish list...now get it done

00BlueMustang · August 9th, 2009, 01:36 AM

Looking good man. What do you want to do performance wise?

white03v6 · August 9th, 2009, 01:43 AM

Looks good. Cant wait to see some pics!

6er_w/a_Vengance · August 9th, 2009, 01:45 AM

as for you decideing to dump it or out the back w/ a GT bumper id get the GT bumper...but if you want to save the $ for now dumping is fine, but the vibrations suck if you dump it b4 the rear axle..

mattk · August 9th, 2009, 02:36 AM

I leave for FLW in September..

ninja10r · August 9th, 2009, 03:10 AM

Performance wise I am doing nothing. I've gotten to the point now that if I want to go fast I'll get on the bike. 0-60 in < 3 seconds... it's hard to beat that feeling. And I really have changed my driving habits with that car. Now that she is on 120K I tend to take it a lil easier than I did back in my HS/college days. I really want that car to make it to 200K so I've really babied her the last few years.
Yeah i've thought about the cost in the GT bumper vs dumps and thanks for the heads up on the vibrations with the dumps. I know I want the GT bumper with chrome tips coming out back but I'm finding it hard to throw about $400 into technically less bumper (cutouts) than I have now. I just don't know. I only have a month til I leave so I'm gonna try and get as much done as I can bc I know once I grad from BCT and start OCS there will be no time for her. Plus I'm seriously considering a 2010 GT in the near future.

Anybody else out there have any input with these H&R springs?? How do they ride? Any other mods to go along with it?? American Muscle reviews were 5 stars so I'm guessing they are pretty good. Also, any input with the Mach I chin spoiler on lowered stangs? Like I said, I'm going to wait to see how low the front is before putting the chin spoiler on bc I don't wanna rip my front bumper off on parking curbs.

Thanks for everybody's input and feedback. Feedback is what makes forums so great. I learned a lot about my bike by talking with ppl on forums.

For the guy going to FLW, what's your MOS? Godspeed bro!

Big Daddys Stang · August 9th, 2009, 03:15 AM

All I can say is congrats on your list its a good one

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ninja10r · August 9th, 2009, 03:43 AM

Thanks! I hope to accomplish it before I leave.
I don't have any pics of my car on my computer but I have some pics of my bike on here so I thought I would atleast share those and I should be able to get some pics of my car tomorrow when I get back from riding my bike. This pic was taking @ Lake Lure, NC.

Big Daddys Stang · August 9th, 2009, 03:45 AM

Just watch out at taking those curbs fast

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ninja10r · August 9th, 2009, 03:46 AM

Just a pic taken outside my house.

ninja10r · August 9th, 2009, 06:24 PM

Pics of my ride. Not great pics. I just took them outside the house. Can't wait to get this thing lowered. It's gonna look so much better.

mattk · August 9th, 2009, 06:31 PM

31b- MP

Big Daddys Stang · August 9th, 2009, 06:42 PM

Looks sick........

risingerj · August 10th, 2009, 12:03 AM

i have the chin spoiler already and have seen plenty pics of others that are lowered. it shouldn't be a problem with the spoiler. just be careful when parking, plus the plastic is kinda soft so it wont just snap off if you do scrape a little. i suggest some shocks / struts to go with your springs though, and maybe a t-lok and some gears just to give her a beeter feel and some acceleration. nice car and looks great for her age.

army ssg

white03v6 · August 10th, 2009, 12:09 AM

thats a nice lookin stang man!

fasterv6 · August 10th, 2009, 12:12 AM

yeah ive got the h&r springs, they are great, just a little low for high speed bumps but the only speed bumps i have problems with are at my school, which is an all boy high school with speed bumps up to your knees (jk) to keep us slowed down, they ride great, feel really tight on the street and just generally make the car feel sportier- a 10 out of 10 if i had to rate it, just the mach 1 chin spoiler might make things a bit too low

goren420 · August 10th, 2009, 09:44 AM

I hear good things about the H&R's, and C/C plates are a good idea. I also recommend getting new shocks/struts since you're gonna be working around them anyway. If you've got over 120k and haven't replaced them recently, you might as well, the stockers won't last long after lowering.

Also the chin spoiler looks great, I think it's the perfect finishing touch. Check out the pics of my car in my garage to see what it looks like with a 1.5" drop (Eibach Prokit springs).

itschristorres8 · August 10th, 2009, 10:43 PM

Originally Posted by 6er_w/a_Vengance

looks like a good wish list...now get it done

what about a full video on your avatar

goren420 · August 11th, 2009, 10:23 AM

He pretends like he doesn't have it...

August 9th, 2009, 01:18 AM	#1
ninja10r Newbie 2001 Mustang Where's my calendar? Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 45	Finally getting some mods. I know I don't post here that much. I spend most of my time on a ZX-10R forum bc ever since I got into bikes my mustang has pretty much taking a backseat to my attention and money for mods. But, I have pretty much completed my bike and have decided to get some things done to my mustang before I leave for the Army in September. I have had this car since October of 2001. I am the original owner and it has been a great car. 120,000 miles later I have decided it is time to finish what I started before the motorcycle obsession started. Now I realize that my car is a V6... that means it is slow. Sorry guys, once you have been on something like a ZX10 just about any car feels a lil slow, but anyway slow or not I'm going to have my car looking good before I leave for Benning (I get it back after BCT while I'm in OCS). This is what she's already got: 17'' Bullitt rims Dual exhaust MAC CAI 99-01 Cobra hood (originally had the 01 v6 hood) GT side scoops shorty antenna Mach I front grill delete 3rd brake light tint Bullitt fuel door Prob missing some other stuff. Did most of these mods back when I was in college. Tonight I ordered: H&R springs and CC plates to get the alignment right. I'm thinking to finish her off I might also get: Mach I chin spoiler (waiting on this to see how low she is with the new springs before this) And I really want to get a GT rear bumper cover so my exhaust looks flush. I originally had chrome tips out the back on the V6 bumper but speed bumps destroyed those so i just had them cut off and some turn downs welded on. If I dont go with the GT bumper cover I might just have it dumped at the mufflers to hide the exhaust and keep a small high from the exhaust fumes (jk). Last mod I really want to do is a set of deep dish bullitt rims (17x10.5) for the rear. I'll post up some pics of my beloved mustang when i get the chance. Def. going to take some before and after pics with the springs.

August 9th, 2009, 01:28 AM	#2
6er_w/a_Vengance Sonic Blue FTGDMFW!!! 2004 Mustang v6 10.73 1/8th mile Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 3,560	looks like a good wish list...now get it done __________________ 2004 Mustang 3.9 v6 K&N - True Dual Thrush Welded Exhaust - 5k HIDs - Show car shine 24/7 Fuckers

August 9th, 2009, 01:45 AM	#5
6er_w/a_Vengance Sonic Blue FTGDMFW!!! 2004 Mustang v6 10.73 1/8th mile Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 3,560	as for you decideing to dump it or out the back w/ a GT bumper id get the GT bumper...but if you want to save the $ for now dumping is fine, but the vibrations suck if you dump it b4 the rear axle.. __________________ 2004 Mustang 3.9 v6 K&N - True Dual Thrush Welded Exhaust - 5k HIDs - Show car shine 24/7 Fuckers

August 9th, 2009, 03:15 AM	#8
Big Daddys Stang Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,904	All I can say is congrats on your list its a good one ...... __________________ *~For Newbies:* Rep are those little green squares, to give reputation click the gray scale, under the person you want to rep, then write why & name. Looking & buying soon a 01-04 Mustang GT

August 9th, 2009, 03:43 AM	#9
ninja10r Newbie 2001 Mustang Where's my calendar? Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 45	Thanks! I hope to accomplish it before I leave. I don't have any pics of my car on my computer but I have some pics of my bike on here so I thought I would atleast share those and I should be able to get some pics of my car tomorrow when I get back from riding my bike. This pic was taking @ Lake Lure, NC. Attached Thumbnails __________________ I love my toys! 2001 Ford Mustang 2007 Kawasaki ZX-10R

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August 9th, 2009, 02:36 AM	#6
mattk Newbie 1997 Mustang Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 26	I leave for FLW in September..

August 9th, 2009, 03:10 AM	#7
ninja10r Newbie 2001 Mustang Where's my calendar? Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 45	Performance wise I am doing nothing. I've gotten to the point now that if I want to go fast I'll get on the bike. 0-60 in < 3 seconds... it's hard to beat that feeling. And I really have changed my driving habits with that car. Now that she is on 120K I tend to take it a lil easier than I did back in my HS/college days. I really want that car to make it to 200K so I've really babied her the last few years. Yeah i've thought about the cost in the GT bumper vs dumps and thanks for the heads up on the vibrations with the dumps. I know I want the GT bumper with chrome tips coming out back but I'm finding it hard to throw about $400 into technically less bumper (cutouts) than I have now. I just don't know. I only have a month til I leave so I'm gonna try and get as much done as I can bc I know once I grad from BCT and start OCS there will be no time for her. Plus I'm seriously considering a 2010 GT in the near future. Anybody else out there have any input with these H&R springs?? How do they ride? Any other mods to go along with it?? American Muscle reviews were 5 stars so I'm guessing they are pretty good. Also, any input with the Mach I chin spoiler on lowered stangs? Like I said, I'm going to wait to see how low the front is before putting the chin spoiler on bc I don't wanna rip my front bumper off on parking curbs. Thanks for everybody's input and feedback. Feedback is what makes forums so great. I learned a lot about my bike by talking with ppl on forums. For the guy going to FLW, what's your MOS? Godspeed bro!

August 9th, 2009, 03:45 AM	#10
Big Daddys Stang Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,904	Just watch out at taking those curbs fast ..... __________________ *~For Newbies:* Rep are those little green squares, to give reputation click the gray scale, under the person you want to rep, then write why & name. Looking & buying soon a 01-04 Mustang GT

August 9th, 2009, 03:46 AM	#11
ninja10r Newbie 2001 Mustang Where's my calendar? Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 45	Just a pic taken outside my house. Attached Thumbnails __________________ I love my toys! 2001 Ford Mustang 2007 Kawasaki ZX-10R

August 9th, 2009, 06:24 PM	#12
ninja10r Newbie 2001 Mustang Where's my calendar? Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 45	Pics of my ride. Not great pics. I just took them outside the house. Can't wait to get this thing lowered. It's gonna look so much better. Attached Thumbnails __________________ I love my toys! 2001 Ford Mustang 2007 Kawasaki ZX-10R

August 9th, 2009, 06:31 PM	#13
mattk Newbie 1997 Mustang Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 26	31b- MP Last edited by mattk : August 9th, 2009 at 06:35 PM.

August 9th, 2009, 06:42 PM	#14
Big Daddys Stang Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,904	Looks sick........ __________________ *~For Newbies:* Rep are those little green squares, to give reputation click the gray scale, under the person you want to rep, then write why & name. Looking & buying soon a 01-04 Mustang GT

August 10th, 2009, 12:03 AM	#15
risingerj Newbie 2004 3.9L V6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Fort Sill, OK Posts: 23	i have the chin spoiler already and have seen plenty pics of others that are lowered. it shouldn't be a problem with the spoiler. just be careful when parking, plus the plastic is kinda soft so it wont just snap off if you do scrape a little. i suggest some shocks / struts to go with your springs though, and maybe a t-lok and some gears just to give her a beeter feel and some acceleration. nice car and looks great for her age. army ssg __________________ American Muscle: CAI, 18in GT4 Wheels, Shorty Antenna, Front Chin Spoiler. Moto Blue UD Pulley / Water Pump Pulley, Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter, White Face Guage Overlays, and custom true dual exhaust with Flo-Pro V Force mufflers.

August 10th, 2009, 12:12 AM	#17
fasterv6 Regular 2004 3.9L mustang v6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: houston Posts: 65	yeah ive got the h&r springs, they are great, just a little low for high speed bumps but the only speed bumps i have problems with are at my school, which is an all boy high school with speed bumps up to your knees (jk) to keep us slowed down, they ride great, feel really tight on the street and just generally make the car feel sportier- a 10 out of 10 if i had to rate it, just the mach 1 chin spoiler might make things a bit too low __________________ "silly ricer, useless wings are for penguins" 2004 mustang 3.9L steeda short throw, h&r lowering springs, shorty antenna, tinted windows, smoked headlights/taillights, new shift knob, homemade grille delete GT4 replica rims next: 3.73s and LSD

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August 10th, 2009, 09:44 AM	#18
goren420 Hardcore Enthusiast '00 3.8L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 1,154	I hear good things about the H&R's, and C/C plates are a good idea. I also recommend getting new shocks/struts since you're gonna be working around them anyway. If you've got over 120k and haven't replaced them recently, you might as well, the stockers won't last long after lowering. Also the chin spoiler looks great, I think it's the perfect finishing touch. Check out the pics of my car in my garage to see what it looks like with a 1.5" drop (Eibach Prokit springs). __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

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