I think I have about $12,000 to spend on this car right now, and I think I will spend about $10,000 of that. Not all at once...probably within the next year or so. The money is actually all the money I've saved for "entertainment"...food, movies, games...but I think I want to spend it on my car instead. Still going to school so I have a while until I have to put downpayments on houses and things like that ;).

What would you guys do if you had $10,000 to spend on a stock mustang?

My thoughts are:
$2,000 on suspension work, not sure exactly what parts but I have a pretty good idea.
Possibly new rims...either GT500 or GT4 Either ones being about $800.
New exhaust system...I have no clue what to get or the price on that. Just know I like the older sounding rumbling. Probably no X-pipe.
Looking into some cosmetic pieces, rear spoiler (Roush or Cervinis), painted stripes (gold), CDC chin, and possibly a side louver..although I'm not real sure. Including paint, those could be about $2,000.
Last but not least I'm looking into getting a package from Brenspeed. Brenspeed Upgrade Package either stage 3 or 4. About $6,000. Packages are here- http://www.brenspeed.com/mustang_2005/saleen.html.

That is almost $11,000 without any installation...so I'm already over :(.

What would you guys do or suggest doing? I'd appreciate it if it was a little more detailed than mine, I was just giving a general idea what I had planned.

Edit. Forgot to add 3.73 gears.

I hate you...that is all:D

Skip the cosmetics for now, get the added performance and better suspension. That should about but you more into your range.

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I hate you...that is all:D


:(

i'd put 2k into the mustang and dump 10k into my portfolio so in 15 years i can have the baddest mustang ever and let the interest buy my mods while still aquiring more interest for gas and insurance :D

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i'd put 2k into the mustang and dump 10k into my portfolio so in 15 years i can have the baddest mustang ever and let the interest buy my mods while still aquiring more interest for gas and insurance :D

Why would you want a badass mustang in 15 years! Thats so damn far away

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I hate you...that is all:D


:(


You know I am just jealous...[&o]

suspension -> brakes -> power adder -> tune

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i'd put 2k into the mustang and dump 10k into my portfolio so in 15 years i can have the baddest mustang ever and let the interest buy my mods while still aquiring more interest for gas and insurance :D

Why would you want a badass mustang in 15 years! Thats so damn far away


lol becuase right now i'm 20 insurance does not let me enjoy the full potential of the car, plus i love investing and the market. 10,000 compounding for 15 years can become A LOT of money lol. I'm just biased because I'm about to become and investment banker so I'm big on early investin. But in all seriousness I'd probably buy a set of rims/tires, full suspension, roush front fascia, roush spoiler, cervini side scoops and window louvers and cowl hood, then invest the rest, but only because i LOVE my car

i would go exhaust, SC, rims/tires, suspension/brakes. no need the appearance, your stang looks great how it is. and do the mac set up w/ prochambers! [sm=icon_stickpoke.gif]
heres another mac soundclip, its a 03 mach 1 but thats all i could find so far
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb_GMq6UUx4&playnext=5&playnext_from=QL

I also plan to do brakes about the same time as the suspension...but I have no idea where to begin on brakes....

boost and suspension

Kenne Belle

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I think I have about $12,000 to spend on this car right now, and I think I will spend about $10,000 of that. Not all at once...probably within the next year or so. The money is actually all the money I've saved for "entertainment"...food, movies, games...but I think I want to spend it on my car instead. Still going to school so I have a while until I have to put downpayments on houses and things like that ;).

What would you guys do if you had $10,000 to spend on a stock mustang?

My thoughts are:
$2,000 on suspension work, not sure exactly what parts but I have a pretty good idea.
Possibly new rims...either GT500 or GT4 Either ones being about $800.
New exhaust system...I have no clue what to get or the price on that. Just know I like the older sounding rumbling. Probably no X-pipe.
Looking into some cosmetic pieces, rear spoiler (Roush or Cervinis), painted stripes (gold), CDC chin, and possibly a side louver..although I'm not real sure. Including paint, those could be about $2,000.
Last but not least I'm looking into getting a package from Brenspeed. Brenspeed Upgrade Package either stage 3 or 4. About $6,000. Packages are here- http://www.brenspeed.com/mustang_2005/saleen.html.

That is almost $11,000 without any installation...so I'm already over :(.

What would you guys do or suggest doing? I'd appreciate it if it was a little more detailed than mine, I was just giving a general idea what I had planned.

Edit. Forgot to add 3.73 gears.




You could spendhalf of thatand give the rest to charity...it just so happens Istarted one upthis week:D....lol....Seriously though I would start with one of the S/C Packages from Brenspeed then go suspension(Eibach), exhaust system(Mac)and a body kit you like.....By the time you get just that stuff you will be out of money

you'll get the most fun from a S/C. IMO.... get the S/C about 7500 installed and tuned. $2000 suspension - lowered/lca/uca/relocation brackets/adj panhard bar, $500 on Drag Radials

Spend a grand on it, and give the rest to meeeeeee:(:(:(:(


Honestly, how bout a shiney paint job and a full time model that you pay just to sit in your stang?;)

I would do a motor rebuild with some goodies and have ab*d*ssN/A car.
Heads-$1700
Cams-1000
Forged Stroker kit-2500
Gears and Tru trac-750
Driveshaft and shifter-750
Longtube headers with high flow cats-1200
The rest for install and tuning

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Spend a grand on it, and give the rest to meeeeeee:(:(:(:(


Honestly, how bout a shiney paint job and a full time model that you pay just to sit in your stang?;)



Already have a girlfriend.

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Spend a grand on it, and give the rest to meeeeeee:(:(:(:(


Honestly, how bout a shiney paint job and a full time model that you pay just to sit in your stang?;)



Already have a girlfriend.



...and?

ORIGINAL: MuchToLearn

I think I have about $12,000 to spend on this car right now, and I think I will spend about $10,000 of that. Not all at once...probably within the next year or so. The money is actually all the money I've saved for "entertainment"...food, movies, games...but I think I want to spend it on my car instead. Still going to school so I have a while until I have to put downpayments on houses and things like that ;).

What would you guys do if you had $10,000 to spend on a stock mustang?

My thoughts are:
$2,000 on suspension work, not sure exactly what parts but I have a pretty good idea.
Possibly new rims...either GT500 or GT4 Either ones being about $800.
New exhaust system...I have no clue what to get or the price on that. Just know I like the older sounding rumbling. Probably no X-pipe.
Looking into some cosmetic pieces, rear spoiler (Roush or Cervinis), painted stripes (gold), CDC chin, and possibly a side louver..although I'm not real sure. Including paint, those could be about $2,000.
Last but not least I'm looking into getting a package from Brenspeed. Brenspeed Upgrade Package either stage 3 or 4. About $6,000. Packages are here- http://www.brenspeed.com/mustang_2005/saleen.html.

That is almost $11,000 without any installation...so I'm already over :(.

What would you guys do or suggest doing? I'd appreciate it if it was a little more detailed than mine, I was just giving a general idea what I had planned.

Edit. Forgot to add 3.73 gears.



Supercharge it. If you don't you will regret it. I know i did!!

Add some forged internals for about $2K, set up boost at 14-16psi with some drag suspension for $1K.

If you want a Series VI, there's a group buy getting started right now... http://www.mustangforums.com/m_4179254/tm.htm

Probably purchase late Q1 or early Q2 '08.

Yes sir, my name is on the list for the group buy! Can't wait. I havn't really considered forged internals...That sounds like a good idea with the S/C package. I could probably spend $12,000 just doing the Suspension, S/C package, gears, and forged internals...I think I might hold off on anything else. That, or borrow from my college savings haha

Go before Show brother and wheels are a waste of money at this juncture.

-Roush Suspension package or Ford Racing package is about 1500, and you could probably with help put it in yourself.
-Say 6000 Installed on an SC
-500 for a Spyder Shaft
-say about another 500 for 3.73's and install
-1300 Kooks LT Header/High-Flow Cat X

So that's 6K + 1.5K + 1K + 1.3K= 9800 which leaves you about 200 for some bling if ya want it, or toward some Drag Slicks......and some left over cabbage to take your lady out on the town, or buy some books for class.

Again


#1 - GO
#2 - SHOW

P.S. this is really unrealated but I wouldn't sweat the stock market like another person said, casue if our economy keeps goign the way it is, we'll be back the barter system real quick cause the dollar won't be worth wipin your @$$ with it.