I finally had a chance to make some progress on the car. I took a break from modding for a few months cuz it was getting old. Now I'm back in the game. I learned a lot about myself during those few months. I seemed to be modding more to impress people than to make myself happy. That's all changing now. I finally figured out what I really want out of the car.
I had to get rid of my gravana setup, it was just to the point where I couldn't stand it anymore. I found a good deal on Tein Basics from Mr Pute, so I scooped those up.
I also picked up a set of control arms with new bushings from another member on here.
and then I decided yank some crap out of my engine bay.
I installed the TTR K-brace. who needs ground clearance? It definitely made a noticeable difference in how solid the front end feels. I'm very happy with it.
I sold the IF front and my wheels. Both of which went to good homes. The new owners have some really good plans in store.
I put my stock seats back in for the winter, and my cats were very happy about that. Now they have somewhere to take their afternoon nap. They love those Tenzo seats
I decided to ditch my 02 rear bumper due to some melting issues. I picked up an 03 LS Sport rear on ebay for a decent price. The best part was that it was already silver, so I didn't need to paint it.
and some IF sides to go with the rear
I liked this picture for some stupid reason
New parts for the front end will be arriving on Tuesday. I'll probably be stupid and go ahead and paint and install the parts next weekend
And here she is sitting in the garage after I finished taking pics and measurements for the RDfabs guys.
The engine bay is slightly less cluttered with the AC gone. I also rerouted my intake slightly to be a little more presentable
I also had JMGraphics whip me up a custom license plate frame. It's very ricer. I like it
My Vis CF Evo hood will be going back on whenever winter decides to be over. Now I need to find a set of wheels that I like.
Curious as to new wheels!
Damn shame about the IF front, rumor is that it looks good with those sides and rear bumper?
Plate frame is very ricer, I like it!
Looks good but I thought you were going with the w-lip as well
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Changes are for the better man. Rear looks much better, and Im sure your helping your 60' times with those, Im just waiting for you to ditch the sc and switch to a hahn or something haha. Oh and I hope your cats are declawed haha, wouldnt want to mess those seats.
For wheels I say gloss black tracklites
Love the plate frame as well, but it should say "turbo eco"
Looking good Andy, it's been nice chatting with you as I have learned a few things and cannot wait to see the final outcome. From what you have been telling me the car should look really good!
2009 Ford Mustang V6
damn thats a nice lookin car
I think youre going to have the same metling issues with the new rear man, that tip is the same one I have and mine melted my bumper a tad when it wasn't lined up properly. Lookin good, enjoy the new suspension
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Looks great...
Can I buy one of the plate frames? lol
Joe Schulte wrote:Curious as to new wheels!
I'm pretty sure that I'm gonna go with a dark colored wheel. Part of me wants something that's either flat black or black with a polished lip. I'm not in any hurry right now to pick out a set of wheels. I really need to see how the car will look all put together and then go from there.
BubbaKnoxz wrote:Looks good but I thought you were going with the w-lip as well
shhh, don't tell anyone. that's whats coming on Tuesday. I'll probably paint it and install it the following weekend since I don't like the way the stock LS lip looks with the sides.
icemike89 wrote:Changes are for the better man. Rear looks much better, and Im sure your helping your 60' times with those, Im just waiting for you to ditch the sc and switch to a hahn or something haha. Oh and I hope your cats are declawed haha, wouldnt want to mess those seats.
For wheels I say gloss black tracklites
Love the plate frame as well, but it should say "turbo eco"
I don't plan on ditching the blower for a turbo setup anytime soon, maybe after I buy a house and have a second vehicle to drive lol. Traklites are little out of my price range, I really couldn't justify spending that much on wheels for a car that doesn't even run 13s.
The01Cav wrote:Looking good Andy, it's been nice chatting with you as I have learned a few things and cannot wait to see the final outcome. From what you have been telling me the car should look really good!
It's been fun chatting with you as well. You're the one that basically convinced me to go ahead and purchase the wtype lip.
666 night rider (TGM) wrote:damn thats a nice lookin car
thank you
Dave Dunsmoor wrote:I think youre going to have the same metling issues with the new rear man, that tip is the same one I have and mine melted my bumper a tad when it wasn't lined up properly. Lookin good, enjoy the new suspension
I picked that tip cuz I really liked how well it filled out the opening in your bumper when you first did your exhaust setup way back when. The melting issue with the other bumper was mainly because I did a hack job of mounting the muffler. This time there's not a whole lot of room for error. There's maybe an 1/8" of clearance all around the tip. Hopefully my new hanger on the muffler doesn't bend like the old one did. I love the new suspension, it rides so much nicer than the gravanas. It's definitely more of a daily driver suspension, where as the gravanas were more performance oriented.
Hey I really like your car, the 03+ LsSport rear fits nicely on there!
Very niiiiice man.. Keep it up.. Youll love those Teins.
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loooks good, and i liked your old wheels
and what tip is that , that looks nice with the ls sport bumper =]
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I say don't change a thing, those wheels look GREAT with your car as it is.
looks a lot like my car :p
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Looks great!! Love the new changes! Cant wait to see it with new wheels and type w lip.
That car has been one of my favs since you got it. I am definitely jealous of the whole s/c setup and new suspension. Only thing I don't like is the IF sides, never have liked those, but obviously you do so. Can't wait to see what you do next and pick for wheels...
alias, you should buy my gloss black 18" axis reverbs that im trying to sell. they would look amazing on your car
Looks good
Ive been after a rear like that for ever
Slide81 wrote:I say don't change a thing, those wheels look GREAT with your car as it is.
x2!!
such a clean look.
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sUiCiDe wrote:Looks good
Ive been after a rear like that for ever
Ya, you keep trying to get mine, not gunna happen lol
Lookin' good man, keep it up
M62, 42's, ZZP 3", ZZP S3 H/E
214whp 190wtq
Looks really good! I am happy with these changes.
Motegi dosent make gloss black trak lites. So good luck with that to whoever suggested it!
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Im excited to see wheel choice.
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Man you have been busy lately. We will have to meet at one of the Pgh get togethers. I would like a ride in the Cav with the Teins
Jason
99 Z24 Supercharged
157hp/171tq - NA
LD9 for Life
looks great can't wait to see the new front and wheels!
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