Roush Opinion on Saleen clones

[BABstangV6]

What you guys think?

I am getting a Saleen body kit for christmas. No decals, and the back bumper dosent even say Saleen. I was just seeing what you guys thought

 

[2K1GtfromSC]

What you guys think?

I am getting a Saleen body kit for christmas. No decals, and the back bumper dosent even say Saleen. I was just seeing what you guys thought

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[Slapyo]

i don't see anything wrong with it. the saleen kit looks sweet. beyond the body kit there are many ways you can tell if it is a true saleen. i'd say go for it if that's what you want to do.

 

[96gtcan2]

What you guys think?

I am getting a Saleen body kit for christmas. No decals, and the back bumper dosent even say Saleen. I was just seeing what you guys thought

I say definately yes. Just don't try to pass it on as a real one.

 

[big o car 4.6]

where is the option for "its not a bad thing"

 

[Head Paneer]

I say definately yes. Just don't try to pass it on as a real one.

Ditto.

I could appreciate your car for what it is, V6 and all but if you tried to tell me it was genuine, I would give you a big .

Why wouldn't the back bumper have Saleen on it? Is it a knock off?

 

[ponyguy]

do what you want, you can even make a clone for all i care!

 

[paver1]

Some people are satisfied to be "posers".......If it doesn't bother you then go for it.......

 

[ponyguy]

everyone gets to worked up over this, if this guy clones and completely counterfits a saleen, does it really take away from the fact you have a real one, in my not so humble opinion, no.

i love my saleen, and imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.

 

[SALEENstang96]

I gotta add my two cents..........It's YOUR car, do with it as YOU want! I bought my 96 GT with the whole Saleen treatment (except for the wheels). It was a good deal and all the "show parts" were already on so I felt that now I don't have to worry about it (and the fact that the previous owner installed 4.10 gears and flowmaster mufflers didn't hurt.) But when people ask me if it's real and I say NO.....I get some guff for it but until somone decides that they want to buy me a real Saleen, that's the way it's gonna be. Whew!

-Mike

P.S. Here's a pic for the people who want to see what a CLONE looks like.

 

[2K1GtfromSC]

This is mine:

 

[ponyguy]

I gotta add my two cents..........It's YOUR car, do with it as YOU want! I bought my 96 GT with the whole Saleen treatment (except for the wheels). It was a good deal and all the "show parts" were already on so I felt that now I don't have to worry about it (and the fact that the previous owner installed 4.10 gears and flowmaster mufflers didn't hurt.) But when people ask me if it's real and I say NO.....I get some guff for it but until somone decides that they want to buy me a real Saleen, that's the way it's gonna be. Whew!

-Mike

P.S. Here's a pic for the people who want to see what a CLONE looks like.

mike,

i saw your car not that long ago at the ford show at Landmark Ford a couple months back. My car was parked right next to yours for a bit. NICE CAR!

 

[SALEENstang96]

mike,

i saw your car not that long ago at the ford show at Landmark Ford a couple months back. My car was parked right next to yours for a bit. NICE CAR!

OH! Was it the Purple one with th 03 Cobra wheels?? Cuz I just ran out of film right as I turned around and saw your car! Man was I miffed! You've got a nice car car too.....BTW, do you have any pics of your car? I still have trouble picturing the 03 Cobra wheels on a Saleen-ized Mustang.....thanks, laterz.

-Mike

 

[ponyguy]

OH! Was it the Purple one with th 03 Cobra wheels?? Cuz I just ran out of film right as I turned around and saw your car! Man was I miffed! You've got a nice car car too.....BTW, do you have any pics of your car? I still have trouble picturing the 03 Cobra wheels on a Saleen-ized Mustang.....thanks, laterz.

-Mike

yeah, that was my car. the original owner sold the orginal wheels, it had the chrome wheel option originally. it had 16" ponies on it when i got it! the 03 Cobras look good for now and i got a great deal until i can raise the funds for actual Saleen wheels.

what's your email, i shot a great pic this past weekend in front of the skyline downtown.

 

[WhiteDevil]

I think its cool to put the kit on ur car. I just dont see why everyone puts the windshields lettering and side stripes on too. I mean i dont get it. I also have real mixed opions on V6 mustangs being suped up, sometimes im like well its ok whatever they want. But then i see them at the races getting tore up and its just a disgrace, i dunno.

 

[saleena]

I think its cool to put the kit on ur car. I just dont see why everyone puts the windshields lettering and side stripes on too. I mean i dont get it.

It looks dorky without the decals IMO.

 

[TVS50LX]

I have the Saleen kit and Speedline rims on my car, but I dont pass it off as a Saleen. I like the look, but its not a real Saleen, so I wasn't going to put the stickers or stripes.

 

[mustangdaren]

I have a 89 Saleen clone. At first I didn't have the stripes an decals and it just didn't look right. I like it much better with the stripes. It makes the fenders look more flared.

 

[SaleenKitted]

I dont think there is anything wrong with anyone who wants to kit a car. The Saleens look good and no one will argue that, they just happen to be a little out of reach for most. My car came from the dealer with the Kit and the Borla as a brand new car. Has all the badges and stuff, but some punks out here keep ripping them off, its just not right... So i say go for it, but like others say, just dont try to pass it off as a real one.

 

[Blip]

What you do with you car is your choice. Add all the body, interior, suspension, engine, & driveline parts you want.

But, if someday you pass the car on to someone else, be honest about what your car really is or isn't.