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12-29-2013, 07:08 PM
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Whats the best mod for $2,500?
I should be getting a pretty sweet bonus from work and wanted your guys opinion in a what mod to do on a completely stock '12 GT?
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12-29-2013, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 5.0forLIFE
I should be getting a pretty sweet bonus from work and wanted your guys opinion in a what mod to do on a completely stock '12 GT?
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Looks or performance minded?
-Alex
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Ford Racing . Pypes . BMR . CDC . American Muscle . DDM Tuning . BFG . J&M . Amsoil . MMD. JLT
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12-29-2013, 08:02 PM
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I was thinking between wheels and tires or complete exhaust system. What would you do for either options?
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12-29-2013, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 5.0forLIFE
I was thinking between wheels and tires or complete exhaust system. What would you do for either options?
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Depending on how expensive you want with the wheels, you can get a set of wheels, tires, and a catback. I got my wheels for like $600 and tires for about $900. I also got Pype Bomb for like $300 or something. That all comes in under $2,500.
-Alex
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2012 GT Premium Hardtop with XX Transmission
Mods page: http://dfw50s.com/showthread.php?t=3376
Ford Racing . Pypes . BMR . CDC . American Muscle . DDM Tuning . BFG . J&M . Amsoil . MMD. JLT
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12-29-2013, 08:31 PM
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Location: Dallas
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That sounds pretty cost effective. I haven't yet been able to make it to a meet with everyone I either work or the weather is shit. I want to hear different types of exhaust in person
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12-29-2013, 09:31 PM
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A used supercharger
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12-29-2013, 10:46 PM
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Location: Austin, TX
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Suspension and tire. Be able to use all the power you have, don't add even more you can't use.
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12-29-2013, 10:46 PM
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Depends on your goals. For a bone stock car I would get some axle back exhaust, wheels, and lowering Springs maybe shocks and struts
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12-29-2013, 11:50 PM
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Location: Denton
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No question... suspension.
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Vortech V3, forged internals, FRPP 3:73 gears, MAC LT's w/ Prochamber, FRPP K Springs, Hurst Billet shifter, FRPP Intake maniforld FRPP 62mm Throttle body, and lots of showy stuff that doesn't make it any faster.
Tuned by True Street Motorsports 523 rwhp and 444 ftlbs torque.
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12-30-2013, 12:17 PM
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what about a tune? are you trying to keep your warranty?
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12-30-2013, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Taxman
No question... suspension.
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I'm with this guy.
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12-30-2013, 04:39 PM
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Location: Haslet
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Originally Posted by Taxman
No question... suspension.
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I second this.
Then maybe a tune, mid pipe, and cai
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12-30-2013, 05:43 PM
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Scared to race Steve
Join Date: Jun 2012
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Originally Posted by Taxman
No question... suspension.
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If he drag races the car no need to change anything. Stock suspension works great.
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Originally Posted by SlowGreyGT
I agree. A stick car shocks the tires MUCH harder and does it several times going down the track. With a big power stick car, the car is much more unsettled going down the track making it more of a challenge to ET well. A well running auto car is nothing more than just point and shoot. Which is great for a track car taking a lot of driver error out of the equation.
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12-30-2013, 06:39 PM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Dallas
Age: 33
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Occasionally street race but never to a drag strip. What would the benefits of a suspension have if I don't take it to a track? Overall ride quality improvement?
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12-30-2013, 06:49 PM
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Age: 35
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First mod I would say an exhaust. Just a catback will do, a quiet muscle car is a boring muscle car! Then some wheels and tires OR lower it. Both will improve the looks, just depends on which one you prefer. Personally I can't stand stock wheels so I would probably do wheels and tires. Throw some tint on it and you've done enough for now to make it stand out and look good!
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