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NEXT MOD POLL!

  • Thread starter Thread starter Skidzz
  • Start date Start date Jul 27, 2011

What next?

  • Cobra R hood, Saleen spoiler, new paint.

    Votes: 1 3.4%
  • Suspension

    Votes: 18 62.1%
  • MORE POWER!

    Votes: 10 34.5%

  • Total voters
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Skidzz

Tinkerbell
Apr 11, 2005
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Salt Lake City, UT
Jul 27, 2011
#1
  • Jul 27, 2011
  • #1
It's been a while since I polled you guys (no homo) on what mod I should do next, but last time I did you listened to what you all said (4.10's) and I was very happy with the outcome. Here are the options I'm looking at next:

1. Cobra R hood, Saleen spoiler, new paint (my paint is looking rough with clear coat failure just below the headlights which I actually think came from the car crying because I haven't modded it in so long.)

2. Full suspesion. That means springs, shocks and struts, CC plates, and LCA's. I want to do this BEFORE rims because I think 18's will look awful without lowering it.

3. MORE POWER. I'm looking into LT's, plenum/tb, CAI, and a NX 150 shot. But I'm open to suggestion.

I'm leaning towards #2 at the moment, but I want to know what all you guys think about it. At the moment it's a DD but within the next year I plan to get a new car as a DD and the Mustang will become strictly a toy.
 
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Deleted member 38176

Jul 27, 2011
#2
  • Jul 27, 2011
  • #2
As I tell people, Im all about function over form, ie. ALL GO NO SHOW

3rd option FTW!
 

ramman999

Member
Jan 3, 2011
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Dallas, GA
Jul 27, 2011
#3
  • Jul 27, 2011
  • #3
I vote for #2 - right stance looks great, and will only enhance #1 and #3
 

PAN1K

Member
Jun 30, 2011
116
2
18
Northeast Alabama
Jul 27, 2011
#4
  • Jul 27, 2011
  • #4
My vote goees for suspension as well. Not only will the stance be improved but it's always fun to be able to flog your car through the twistys!
 

JymboSlice

Member
Dec 9, 2008
385
0
17
Jul 27, 2011
#5
  • Jul 27, 2011
  • #5
i pick number 2. The twisty's are fun. post a pic up of your stang too
 

txredgt

10 Year Member
Oct 26, 2009
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33
69
Jul 27, 2011
#6
  • Jul 27, 2011
  • #6
Numero dos. The nitrous you won't use much if at all on the streets. When I changed the suspension parts on mine that's when I wanted to keep modding it in the looks department.
 

Dark04GT

10 Year Member
Apr 27, 2008
758
62
59
NC
Jul 27, 2011
#7
  • Jul 27, 2011
  • #7
Number 2.
 

d98gt

Founding Member
Mar 14, 2002
4,505
59
204
SE Texas
Jul 27, 2011
#8
  • Jul 27, 2011
  • #8
Wouldn't be a bad idea to swap some suspension parts out anyways
 

Skidzz

Tinkerbell
Apr 11, 2005
328
1
19
Salt Lake City, UT
Jul 27, 2011
#9
  • Jul 27, 2011
  • #9
My car is sitting at 120k miles. It's probably due for new suspension anyway
 

sneaky98gt

10 Year Member
Apr 23, 2008
2,387
144
114
NC State University
Jul 27, 2011
#10
  • Jul 27, 2011
  • #10
Suspension for sure.
 

DropTopPony

Noob Slayer
Founding Member
Aug 13, 2002
2,570
3
48
south jersey
Jul 27, 2011
#11
  • Jul 27, 2011
  • #11
After I did springs/shocks/LCA/UCA etc the car was so much more enjoyable. Worth every penny!!!!
 

3ponyshow

Founding Member
Jun 26, 2002
319
1
18
Las Vegas
Jul 28, 2011
#12
  • Jul 28, 2011
  • #12
Number 2 is the only option that addresses all 3 areas of looks, functionality and performance. #2.
 

N8Dogg98

15 Year Member
Apr 4, 2005
3,872
238
184
MN
Jul 28, 2011
#13
  • Jul 28, 2011
  • #13
suspension hands down. I enjoy going full throttle like everyone, but to me nothing is more fun than running an auto-x or cloverleaf on-ramp balls to the wall. I <3 my current suspension setup and I can't wait to add to it.
 

Winters98GT

Whoop...whoop-whoop-whoop-whoop...GANGNAM STYLE!!!
Founding Member
Nov 29, 1999
5,520
1,291
224
H Town
Jul 28, 2011
#14
  • Jul 28, 2011
  • #14
I voted for the bottle.
 

Jinx

I like cats, cats like me. Cats and I fully agree.
20+ Year Stangneter
Oct 2, 2003
12,166
4,237
223
Cat Country
Jul 28, 2011
#15
  • Jul 28, 2011
  • #15
Suspension <---- More power is no good unless you can keep it where you want it... on the road.
 

wht93gtEd

Active Member
Nov 11, 2004
0
9
29
Jersey Shore, New Jersey
Jul 28, 2011
#16
  • Jul 28, 2011
  • #16
If you're DD'ing it, avoid suspension like the plague. This is merely my personal preference, and I'm sure everyone will shoot me down. But anything you do to the suspension will make it tighter, more responsive (not just to turns, also more responsive to BUMPS in the road), more firm, and more stiff.

I don't know about you but I didn't really care for bouncing my way to work everyday. Changing the oil is a PITA, sometimes I couldn't pull into driveways or stores, and I got stuck on a speed bump once. My car wasn't even that low; it had Eibach prokit springs, which are the taller of the Eibachs'.

Like I said, I'm all for suspension upgrades, but probably not if it's your only means of transportation right now. Do the suspension when your car is off of DD duty; then it will certainly be more enjoyable.

My vote: more power. Things you said are good, plus you've already got the full PI swap w/cams so let it breath a little better. CAI, TB, MAF, LT's, etc...
 

N8Dogg98

15 Year Member
Apr 4, 2005
3,872
238
184
MN
Jul 28, 2011
#17
  • Jul 28, 2011
  • #17
wht93gtEd said:
If you're DD'ing it, avoid suspension like the plague. This is merely my personal preference, and I'm sure everyone will shoot me down. But anything you do to the suspension will make it tighter, more responsive (not just to turns, also more responsive to BUMPS in the road), more firm, and more stiff.

I don't know about you but I didn't really care for bouncing my way to work everyday. Changing the oil is a PITA, sometimes I couldn't pull into driveways or stores, and I got stuck on a speed bump once. My car wasn't even that low; it had Eibach prokit springs, which are the taller of the Eibachs'.

Like I said, I'm all for suspension upgrades, but probably not if it's your only means of transportation right now. Do the suspension when your car is off of DD duty; then it will certainly be more enjoyable.

My vote: more power. Things you said are good, plus you've already got the full PI swap w/cams so let it breath a little better. CAI, TB, MAF, LT's, etc...
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After installing the pro-kit, LCA's, FLSFC's, and new shocks/struts I found that my car actually rode better than it did when stock. Perhaps the stock shocks were just worn out, but it bumped and jounced all over the place with the stock suspension set up. There are some bumps where it certainly does ride more rough, but all in all it's not bad in MN which is FULL of potholes.
 

wht93gtEd

Active Member
Nov 11, 2004
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Jersey Shore, New Jersey
Jul 29, 2011
#18
  • Jul 29, 2011
  • #18
N8Dogg98 said:
After installing the pro-kit, LCA's, FLSFC's, and new shocks/struts I found that my car actually rode better than it did when stock. Perhaps the stock shocks were just worn out, but it bumped and jounced all over the place with the stock suspension set up. There are some bumps where it certainly does ride more rough, but all in all it's not bad in MN which is FULL of potholes.
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In my car, I did Pro-Kit, upper & lower Steeda aluminum control arms, all urethane bushings, Tokico HP shocks & struts, CC plates, custom Wild Rides full sub-frames completely welded in.

It was like driving on rails, and certainly fun. But doing it day in and day out was a PITA.
 

Green&GoldGT

Member
Aug 1, 2005
302
0
17
Virginia
Jul 31, 2011
#19
  • Jul 31, 2011
  • #19
#3. Spray paint the bumper and cut the stock springs or find used lowering springs.
 
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darkside03gt

Member
Feb 19, 2007
851
8
18
Sacramento CA
Aug 1, 2011
#20
  • Aug 1, 2011
  • #20
I say #2. Get a MM grip box and add some sway bar bushings, end links, and aluminum rack bushings. You will absolutely love the results. I didnt think a mustang could corner this good till I got this stuff installed. Making the car handle better just makes it more fun to drive.
 
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