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My turn to show off! - 5/19/2005 1:07:27 PM

Island Stang

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My mods to my V6 so far:

Removed the rocker panel stripes.

Replaced the crap Ford stereo with a Sony w/XM and new speakers, sounds so much better!

Replaced the stock 16"s with NEW 17" Bullitts I got on Ebay for an incredible $500.00!

Added the "4.0" emblems, I think they look great and are an easy cheap upgrade.

Next up:

Exhaust, window tint, and fog lights. I came close to adding the "Mr. Wick" style Walmart lights
but, IMHO they look cheap, somthing to put on a tractor.

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RE: My turn to show off! - 5/19/2005 2:30:30 PM

StupidTodd

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Nice...

I removed my panel stripes too, looks much better... not sure how I feel about the 4.0 emblem, but I've never been a fan of things/emblems on cars...

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RE: My turn to show off! - 5/19/2005 3:04:54 PM

ChristopherCamel

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how did you get the panel stripes off? do they just pull off cleanly?

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RE: My turn to show off! - 5/19/2005 4:08:23 PM

StupidTodd

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there's a lot of methods to removal.. the common one suggests a blow dryer...

I started with the blow dryer concept, but found that if I just waited for a warm day, and parked the car so the sun was on the side I was trying to remove... then just let it sit there for 20-30 minutes... they peel right off, no problem...

the blow dryer method works, but is only neccessary if it's cold/dark out...

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RE: My turn to show off! - 5/19/2005 4:10:29 PM

StupidTodd

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oh, forgot to mention... that sticky residue around the letters will come off pretty easy with a little elbow grease next time you wash your car...

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RE: My turn to show off! - 5/19/2005 5:02:54 PM

Island Stang

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quote:

ORIGINAL: StupidTodd

Nice...

I removed my panel stripes too, looks much better... not sure how I feel about the 4.0 emblem, but I've never been a fan of things/emblems on cars...

Yeah, I know what you mean but I felt the car needs something on the side w/o the stripes.

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RE: My turn to show off! - 5/19/2005 5:05:07 PM

Island Stang

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quote:

ORIGINAL: ChristopherCamel

how did you get the panel stripes off? do they just pull off cleanly?

I pulled it in the garage, and applied a little heat at the end with a heat gun, (blow dryer works too)
and they peeled right off, very easy.

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RE: My turn to show off! - 5/19/2005 6:45:19 PM

ponytx

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When I first read about the 4.0 emblem, I thought, eh, cheezy, but it actually looks nice. The rims look great too.

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RE: My turn to show off! - 5/19/2005 8:06:37 PM

ChristopherCamel

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i will probably leave my mustang stripes on...i like them in a way..but then also in a way i dont..so im undecided..here is a pic of my stang

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2005 Ford Mustang V6 Premium
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Ordered: 1/10/2005
Recieved: 2/26/2005

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RE: My turn to show off! - 5/19/2005 9:38:08 PM

cheysdaddy

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Personally I like my side stripes but I think they go with the hood stripes I put on. I'm getting ready to put on my 4.0's too just haven't gotten around to it.

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05 GT Cat-Back dual exhaust
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Tinted Windows
Tunable Induction CAI
05 GT Premium Wheels & Tires

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RE: My turn to show off! - 5/19/2005 11:35:07 PM

F15eWeapon

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Looks really nice man... I consistently think the Bullit Wheels look the best on any Mustang. It's such a Classic look.

I like the 4.0 badges... I mean really, it's not like we're trying to fake being a GT or Cobra (Which always pisses me off to be honest when people do)

Be proud of what you own!

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