Looking to "rice" out my mustang a little

[Mustang-Junky]

This is my daily driver in the warmer months. It is a '79, with '87-'93 quarter windows, '79 pace car cowl hood, the pace car nose and front spoiler will go on this winter. '94-04 Cobra brakes, 17" cobra rims.

I want to add some side skirts, possibly Saleen style. My rear bumper cover has a tear in the bottom, so I thought I would add a lower to it, again probably Saleen, to cover up the damage and make the car look more even.

To me most pace cars look to busy up front without much going on towards the back. The side skirts and rear cover should help this.

Now to the "ricer" part, I have been really thinking of adding a Cobra R type spoiler to the rear deck lid. It is the tall one. Like this one;

http://www.carid.com/universal-spoilers/extreme-dimensions-body-kit-305976.html

I think it would add enough to balance the car out without ruining the look of the car. The wing has straight sharp lines like a fox mustang. It may be a bit much but, the car has an EFI 351w with a turbo, so if I get a little carried away with the body mods the performance can back it up.

I am including a side shot of my car to give you all an idea of what I am dealing with. The car needs to be painted, and will be done in the same blue as is in the picture. Any opinions?

Jess

 

[DarkHorse16]

I say nay, don't do it. Put some sort of a lip on the trunk lid and call it a day. The notch looks best like that in my opinion. But all of the other saleen bumper upgrades and what not would be nice.
Cervini's Mustang Saleen Rear Wing - Coupe/Convertible (79-93) 201 - Free Shipping!

That is as far as I'd go. those spoilers look nice on the car.

 

[JenneyD]

I say nay, don't do it. Put some sort of a lip on the trunk lid and call it a day. The notch looks best like that in my opinion. But all of the other saleen bumper upgrades and what not would be nice.
Cervini's Mustang Saleen Rear Wing - Coupe/Convertible (79-93) 201 - Free Shipping!

That is as far as I'd go. those spoilers look nice on the car.

For the love of God ...do this instead ^^^

 

[DarkHorse16]

For the love of God ...do this instead ^^^

I personally just feel that you've put in all that work to make the car they it is and when you're just getting ready to complete it, you may just ruin it by putting the cobra r spoiler on it. Don't chance it. Please.

 

[Mustang-Junky]

Well, the Saleen wing is not going to happen. They look OK on an areo hatchback, I don't care for them on any other fox.

I did expect some push back on the wing. Having said that I have only ever seen one picture of a fox with the Cobra R wing. Everyone hates on it. My deck lid needs to be replaced anyway so I may try the wing and see it for myself, then post up some pics for people to hate on.

Jess

 

[Mustang-Junky]

I personally just feel that you've put in all that work to make the car they it is and when you're just getting ready to complete it, you may just ruin it by putting the cobra r spoiler on it. Don't chance it. Please.

My cars are never complete. Thanks for the comments folks!

Jess

 

[JenneyD]

Well, the Saleen wing is not going to happen. They look OK on an areo hatchback, I don't care for them on any other fox.

I did expect some push back on the wing. Having said that I have only ever seen one picture of a fox with the Cobra R wing. Everyone hates on it. My deck lid needs to be replaced anyway so I may try the wing and see it for myself, then post up some pics for people to hate on.

Jess

If you post on the internet you're gonna get opinions to contrary yours. At the end of the day it's YOUR STANG and you have to do what makes you happy. Regardless of what other people think..

 

[Noterminator]

If you post on the internet you're gonna get opinions to contrary yours. At the end of the day it's YOUR STANG and you have to do what makes you happy. Regardless of what other people think..

+1

I personally don't like it either, I wouldn't do that to my Notch, but again it's your car, so do whatever you want to it. Mod it as you see fit and enjoy it.

 

[DarkHorse16]

Well, the Saleen wing is not going to happen. They look OK on an areo hatchback, I don't care for them on any other fox.

I did expect some push back on the wing. Having said that I have only ever seen one picture of a fox with the Cobra R wing. Everyone hates on it. My deck lid needs to be replaced anyway so I may try the wing and see it for myself, then post up some pics for people to hate on.

Jess

Well, yes, I would never tell anybody to do exactly as I say. In the end, it's your car, you do as you please. It really doesn't matter what other people think, but I just don't think it will look right, but I honestly hope it does. If you do do it, post pictures, I'd like to see how it looks.

 

[Mustang-Junky]

I did ask for opinions so I am not upset with the replys. If I get around to doing the body mods this winter I will post up some pictures. Before body stuff gets done I am going to move the turbo to the trunk to unclutter the engine compartment, and shift some weight to the back. Thanks for the suggestions.

Jess

 

[bluepony05]

i say go for it i hate when all cars look alike. Atleast when your crusing down the road everyone will know exactly whos car it is

 

[ROUSH 4]

i say go for it i hate when all cars look alike. Atleast when your crusing down the road everyone will know exactly whos car it is

What is said^^^^ Ur car is unique to you.

 

[PrjctLxEnvy]

try it out see how you like it, .. who knows, personally not a fan, Notches look great when subtle I am all for the Saleen stuff though

 

[FrostByte]

Well, the Saleen wing is not going to happen. They look OK on an areo hatchback, I don't care for them on any other fox.

I did expect some push back on the wing. Having said that I have only ever seen one picture of a fox with the Cobra R wing. Everyone hates on it. My deck lid needs to be replaced anyway so I may try the wing and see it for myself, then post up some pics for people to hate on.

Jess

:nono:

 

[Mike65]

I am with Darkhorse go with the Cervini rear spoiler & not the "ricer" one, but in the end it is your car so as they say do what makes you happy.

 

[Captain Chris]

I would just keep it as it is honestly.

 

[Mustang-Junky]

Progress!

Well depending on your opinion on what I am attempting.

Cervinis side skirts and Saleen style rear valance. ABC Exclusive 79-93 coupe/convertible Cobra R wing, and not shown is a 79 Pace car front end, hood piece is already on the car. As a side note, the Cervinis urethane stuff is really nice, it fits great, nice quality.

Another update. I will be adding T-tops to the car also

And, although I don't normally name project cars, my brother came up with one I could not resist using. Project "Rice Cooker".

Once I get the T-tops in, and I am able to get a good trunk lid, painting will follow. Shipping on trunk lids costs more that the stupid lid! Anyway, here are some pictures of what I have so far.

Jess

 

[1990_LX]

You should rice it out with some gigantic Mr. Body Kit stuff and when people talk shit about it, just romp on them.

 

[PrjctLxEnvy]

i was all for the trying the wing, but with it on their, I really dont think the lines flow with the car..... maybe its the color .. idk..... It just where the roof height is compared to the spoiler.... idk It just looks out of place..

 

[Mustang-Junky]

Photoshoped pic someone on another forum did for me. I will paint the car this way, if I don't like it I will do the car black from the body line down.

In the next week or so I will be done driving the car for the year. Then I will pull the front end off and add the Pace Car nose. It should tie in the bottom of the car more.

Jess