Hey guys, I just got an idea that I'm sure everyone else has, and I'm sure some have done it.
Has anyone painted their black rocker panels? I know on our V6's they are unpainted unlike with the GT's which are painted the color of the car. I was thinking that it could make the car look a bit beefier.
I was also thinking to get some Cervini Side scoops and maybe a CDC Chin Spoiler to finish off the look, but with these things, I thought that having the rocker panels painted might complete the look.
Any thoughts?
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2008 Mustang GT Vista Blue Mods: Steeda UDP's, Steeda Carbon Fiber CAI, Steeda CMDP's, Ford Racing GTA Exhaust, GT500 Replica Wheels w/Nitto 555's, Roush Hood Scoop, GT500 Rear Spoiler. Comming Soon: Saleen Watts Link Setup, Steeda Chrome Moly LCA's, CHE K-Member Brace, CHE Squat Brackets, MGW Shifter.
I purchased a set of GT take off rockers that were already my body color. There are a lot of sites that sell them for around $100 give or take. I thought about having my stock ones painted and my local body shop guy said he'd do it for $130. Turns out the take offs were cheaper and I got to keep my stock ones in case I ever want to change back.
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2005 Windveil Blue V6 Auto
Performance Mods; C&L intake, X-cal2, Ford t-lok & 3.73 gears, JBA headers & dual exhaust, Progress rear anti-sway bar, GT front anti-sway bar, PHP alt. pulley, CHE LCA's, BMR panhard rod, panhard support & A-arm brace, Powerhouse alum. driveshaft
Appearance Mods; GT bumper & grille, Webelectric pony corral insert, Bullitt wheels, MRT hood struts, MDM trunk lid mat, MGW oil, dip stick & radiator caps, Midwest Intake Plenum & Radiator covers
The stock ones are also not smooth (you'll see a pebble texture if you look up close). It's a lot simpler and cheaper to go the GT takeoff route to do this.
I actually went the other way. I painted my rocker panels black to slim down the car.
They're easy to take off, and would probably cost less to just take them down to the local body shop, let them paint them and re-install them yourself. It's just a couple of screws and some christmas tree pins. Here's a .pdf from the repair manual.
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'05 Sonic Blue GT w/ '07 V8 engine, 5-sp, IUP, Beige leather interior, nothing else -
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OK, so I've added a few things to it. Check my Profile - too many to list here.
Saleen S/C 3.2 pulley tuned by JDM Engineering, GT500 pumps, CHE goodies on the rear, 4.10's, KOOKS/ high flow catted X pipe with PYPES Violators, Spydershaft, TCI 3500 stall, PA deep tranny pan. Meziere w/p,M&H 325/45/17 DRs.
future mods.... a 3.0 pulley
Try v6mustangstuff.com. He has the take offs for $69.95 plus shipping. Also an excellent person to do business with.
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06 Windveil Blue GT Premium, Light Grey Leather, Side Air Bags, Active Alarm, IUP, Automatic. All of the MGW Chrome Pieces. 20" Polished Antenna. Midwest Auto Plenum, Fuel Rail, Radiator and Fuse Box Covers in Body Color. Midwest side mirror inserts. MRT Hood Struts. C&L CAI, Predator 93 Octane Tune. Various Chrome Caps in Engine Bay. MRT Exhaust Tips. GT 500 Style Rear Spoiler. CDC Classic Chin Spoiler.
Well, I just got a set of them from Newtakeoff.com. I got them in 2 days with standard shipping, and the product looks great so I can safely say I would recommend them to anyone.
Anyways, I'm looking at the rocker panel removal document above and I'm trying to figure out what, if any, tools I need? I haven't looked under the car yet, but is there a special tool I need or do the pins just need a little rough love to come off?
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2008 Mustang GT Vista Blue Mods: Steeda UDP's, Steeda Carbon Fiber CAI, Steeda CMDP's, Ford Racing GTA Exhaust, GT500 Replica Wheels w/Nitto 555's, Roush Hood Scoop, GT500 Rear Spoiler. Comming Soon: Saleen Watts Link Setup, Steeda Chrome Moly LCA's, CHE K-Member Brace, CHE Squat Brackets, MGW Shifter.
Ok, I got all the pins that run on the bottom and the 2 pins on the front, but i cant figure out how to get to the little pins on the inside....any tips? I'm really at wits end here.
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2008 Mustang GT Vista Blue Mods: Steeda UDP's, Steeda Carbon Fiber CAI, Steeda CMDP's, Ford Racing GTA Exhaust, GT500 Replica Wheels w/Nitto 555's, Roush Hood Scoop, GT500 Rear Spoiler. Comming Soon: Saleen Watts Link Setup, Steeda Chrome Moly LCA's, CHE K-Member Brace, CHE Squat Brackets, MGW Shifter.
You need a fork tool to remove the retainers. If they're damaged upon removal, you should replace them.
Alright, thanks man. I got one of those fork tools so I'll just work it up there. I got a few extras of those clips, though I may buy more. I bought all new clips for the front of the part and the bottom so hopefully I won't need anything else.
Thanks again. I'll post some pics when I'm all done with it.
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2008 Mustang GT Vista Blue Mods: Steeda UDP's, Steeda Carbon Fiber CAI, Steeda CMDP's, Ford Racing GTA Exhaust, GT500 Replica Wheels w/Nitto 555's, Roush Hood Scoop, GT500 Rear Spoiler. Comming Soon: Saleen Watts Link Setup, Steeda Chrome Moly LCA's, CHE K-Member Brace, CHE Squat Brackets, MGW Shifter.
Be careful with these guys. I ordered my GT take-off mufflers from them 2 weeks ago (to the day) and haven't seen or heard anything since. Sent 3 e-mails with no response and still waiting. I'm hoping that Cascotech will come through like you guys keep saying and the mufflers will show up at my door any day now.
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Black 2005 Mustang v6, 5 speed, IUP, EUP and Leather.
Razzi 1/4 window scoops, Mustang GT Sway Bars, Flowmaster American Thunder Single Exhaust, Clear Front Turn Signal Lenses, Demolet CAI, X-cal2 91 tune, Hurst Comp/Plus Shifter, FRPP T-Lock, Ford 3.73 gears
Has anyone painted their rocker panels? 
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