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New here, and im a girl - 1/27/2006 7:28:18 PM   
MustangGirl426


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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......?




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RE: New here, and im a girl - 1/27/2006 7:41:15 PM   
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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

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RE: New here, and im a girl - 1/27/2006 7:44:20 PM   
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Welcome, and im a guy.

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RE: New here, and im a girl - 1/27/2006 7:50:40 PM   
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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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RE: New here, and im a girl - 1/27/2006 10:17:50 PM   
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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!

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RE: New here, and im a girl - 1/27/2006 10:20:58 PM   
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quote:

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

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RE: New here, and im a girl - 1/27/2006 10:32:08 PM   
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Welcome to the forums from one California girl to another. It's great to see more girls coming on here.

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RE: New here, and im a girl - 1/28/2006 12:05:03 AM   
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Welcome aboard. I am a dude.

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RE: New here, and im a girl - 1/28/2006 3:18:50 AM   
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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.

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RE: New here, and im a girl - 1/28/2006 3:50:16 AM   
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Welcome aboard. I'm sure the other females will be happy that theres another girl on here. LOL. Enjoy.

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RE: New here, and im a girl - 1/28/2006 4:58:18 AM   
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welcome to the site

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RE: New here, and im a girl - 1/28/2006 5:52:58 PM   
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Welcome from another "girl". LOL!! Have fun here.

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RE: New here, and im a girl - 1/28/2006 11:25:03 PM   
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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,

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RE: New here, and im a girl - 1/29/2006 1:22:48 PM   
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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!

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RE: New here, and im a girl - 1/29/2006 2:31:31 PM   
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welcome to the forums

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RE: New here, and im a girl - 1/29/2006 4:08:39 PM   
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Welcome.

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RE: New here, and im a girl - 1/29/2006 8:53:44 PM   
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Welcome, Its always nice to see the ladies taking interest in their cars.

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RE: New here, and im a girl - 1/30/2006 12:09:23 PM   
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nice to meet you i'm a dude as well.

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RE: New here, and im a girl - 1/30/2006 1:26:31 PM   
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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!!

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RE: New here, and im a girl - 1/30/2006 2:45:31 PM   
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Welcome to the forum!

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