free mods
being a poor teenager when i bought my car (and still now), there are many free/cheap mods u can do that i have discovered. however, most of them are just cosmetic/look mods. heres a list of what ive done:
Painted Caliper
costs like $7 for high temp paint from Autozone and just looks really good. did mine in red. jack up the car, remove tire, tape off area not to be painted, clean caliper really well, spray on about 4-6 coats (20 min between coats)
Lowered Windshield Wipers
just a cleaner look. pull the tab loose under the base of the wipers, then pull of the wipers and swivel them to lower.
Removed Air Silencer
didnt really notice a difference, buy theoretically it just sounds more efficient. the silencer is the rubber piece that comes out of the airbox and into the fender wall. removing it leaves a bigger hole for better airflow.
Removed MAF Screen
just remove the screen between the MAF and the airbox. noticed a little loss in low end tq, but i think i made up for it in top end power. plus, i think i got a little tq to spare, especially w/ my 4.10s
Removed Rear Trunk Emblems
just for a cleaner look. i used sturdy fishing line and "sawed" off the double sided tape. the GT emblem has no holes behind it, but the ford badge does. i just used some clear silicone adhesive to fill in the holes, and then some touch-up paint from Ford (like $8 for the dinky 1.5 oz) looks good from a distance, and you really have to stick your face up close in order to see the touch-up paint.
What I Havent Done
Moved Back Rear Spoiler
i think its only for 99-00 GTs, but i could be wrong. anyway, it requires drilling holes in your trunk, which im not too fond of, so this can wait.
Shortened Antennea
i would, but i think it would give me crummy reception on my radio
thats all i can think of for now.
www.mustangworld.com has some good ideas too. have fun w/ the new stang!
