haha....
Ive been reading through the posts here and have learned ALOT. Most of it still goes right over my head, though.
Anyways, I have a Black 2004 V6 Mustang 3.9L(coupe) Manual Trans. totally stock (besides tinted windows and Rockford Fosgate amp and 2 tens in the trunk) and I am looking forward to sprucing her up a little bit. The first thing i'm going to get is 18" chrome Cobra R's but im wondering if 17" will be better (better handling). I know 18" would look REAL niiiice though... (The shop near my house quoted me at $1,400 which includes rims, tires and installation, anyone think this is absurd or normal??) I am also wondering if you think it would be better to do some modifications like CAI first before anything?? I dont know where to start, HELP!! I really want to make her faster, I swear a Geo Metro kicked my ass at the light the other day... It was really embarassing.... hehe j/k but sometimes I think that COULD happen.

The top three things I should do first are......?


http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b130/Shannon454/Mustang.jpg

the performance aspect of the 3.8l, and now the 3.9l is a touchy subject. most would tell you to swap a V8 or turbo/supercharge the car... however not everyone is into badass perfroamance. Its your car, do whatever you would like to. however, A set of wheels would definitly set off the car, possibly even a lip for the front bumper. Does it have a spoiler? You might liek the way one looks on there!

As far as wheels go. pick a set that you dont think you will ruin. I put a set of wheels on my ex's car and up until i pu them on, she never hit any curbs.... she had them for a month before i had to replace a tire from her smacking curbs. Think about the area you live in and go from there. 17" is a stock size on the stang and with the car lowered a small amount, it really sets it off. but 18" wheels just look great, but not after you hit potholes.. lol

Welcome, and im a guy.

Thanks for the reply. Yeah, my car already has a spoiler, I made sure to get one of those! I've also thought about a lip, especially because those are cheap!

I thought about the whole scraping the curb thing, and I can honestly say in the 2 years i've had my mustang, ive only scraped the front pasenger rim one time, and thats it. However, knowing me......

I definitely want to add something to make it louder, like cold air intake and/or some kind of exhaust. I really wish I knew more about this stuff - sorry guys... but I figured you are THE people to ask. My three priorities are rims, something to make it sound nice and rumbly, and something to make it a little bit faster... Recommends?

Also, how much do 18" rims really affect the handling/turning of the car?

Thank you!!

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Thanks for the reply. Yeah, my car already has a spoiler, I made sure to get one of those! I've also thought about a lip, especially because those are cheap!

I thought about the whole scraping the curb thing, and I can honestly say in the 2 years i've had my mustang, ive only scraped the front pasenger rim one time, and thats it. However, knowing me......

I definitely want to add something to make it louder, like cold air intake and/or some kind of exhaust. I really wish I knew more about this stuff - sorry guys... but I figured you are THE people to ask. My three priorities are rims, something to make it sound nice and rumbly, and something to make it a little bit faster... Recommends?

Also, how much do 18" rims really affect the handling/turning of the car?

Thank you!!

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For making it faster if i were your I would get gears and a tuner first. For the rims 18 cost a lot more than 17's rim and tire wise and will pyut more weight on it but not to much. For exhaust are you looking for loud, deep?
And O yea welcome to the forums!

ORIGINAL: MustangGirl426


Thanks for the reply. Yeah, my car already has a spoiler, I made sure to get one of those! I've also thought about a lip, especially because those are cheap!

I thought about the whole scraping the curb thing, and I can honestly say in the 2 years i've had my mustang, ive only scraped the front pasenger rim one time, and thats it. However, knowing me......

I definitely want to add something to make it louder, like cold air intake and/or some kind of exhaust. I really wish I knew more about this stuff - sorry guys... but I figured you are THE people to ask. My three priorities are rims, something to make it sound nice and rumbly, and something to make it a little bit faster... Recommends?

Also, how much do 18" rims really affect the handling/turning of the car?

Thank you!!




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For making it faster if i were your I would get gears and a tuner first. For the rims 18 cost a lot more than 17's rim and tire wise and will pyut more weight on it but not to much. For exhaust are you looking for loud, deep?
And O yea welcome to the forums!
And it's good to have more girls in here. That is hot to have girls driving mustangs

Welcome to the forums from one California girl to another. It's great to see more girls coming on here.

Welcome aboard. I am a dude. :D

hello and welcome. I am sure you got a lot of welcoming...especially telling everyone on this site that you are a girl. Good luck fighting them off. If you need a stick just tell me. But anyways, if you need some help on your car then just ask. I have a 4.6 (V8) but i can still tell you what you should get for what you are looking for. My e mail is stangc83@yahoo.com so jsut giv me a chat if you need something. Wait i have to say it... i am a guy, just like everyelse on this site except for you.

Welcome aboard. I'm sure the other females will be happy that theres another girl on here. LOL. Enjoy.

welcome to the site

Welcome from another "girl". LOL!! Have fun here.

welcome from another girl, I had a v-6, but finally got my v8, I duals on my v6 it sounded good, not like the v8, try the flowmasters, bbk cold air intake,

Welcome from yet another girl! Hope you enjoy your stang-- you picked a great color!

In the future, just post your tech questions in the v6 forum to keep our newb forum clean. :) Hope you enjoy the car!

welcome to the forums

Welcome.

Welcome, Its always nice to see the ladies taking interest in their cars.

nice to meet you i'm a dude as well.

Thanks everyone!! I feel VERY welcomed!! You are all so nice and helpful, what a great forum.
I am definitely going to be learning ALOT!!

Welcome to the forum!

Welcome and Im a Girl Too ( just havent been around in a while )

Welcome, I am an old guy.

ORIGINAL: Leadfoot

Welcome from another "girl". LOL!! Have fun here.


I second that :D

welcome from another newb.

Welcome to the forums! I am new here too.
If you have any questions I will do my best to help!

Here are a few pics of a couple of my cars.
http://www.mustangforums.com/albumphoto.asp?albumid=626&sortType=6

hi..welcome! :D

Thanks everyone!! I feel VERY welcomed!! You are all so nice and helpful, what a great forum.
I am definitely going to be learning ALOT!!
That is very nice to hear! I had a V6 and did some stuff to it and it helped. I always ask people, "What's your budget?" Immediately illuminates the right path.

I'll look for you in tech (pony's right about posting Q's there - much better chance for success).

PM me some prelim #'s if you like and I can tell you what I did. Otherwise, we'll see ya 'round.

And WELCOME!!!! [sm=smiley31.gif]

Welcome from one newbie to another!!!!

Welcome to all of you noobs too!! Less than a week here so far, and im learning SO much! :D

Hello and welcome. Good luck with the Mustang

Welcome To The Forums!