I've been playing with the "build your own" mustang website for a while now. I like turning my own wrenches, modifying my own cars, and always to the same upgrades to all my vehicles: Full audio:nav head unit/amps/speakers/sub, sways/springs/shocks, intake/exhaust.
How do the factory options compare with doing it yourself, or just going aftermarket? What specs/options would you consider mandatory, and which ones are just "nice to haves".
In the interest of not spending excessive money, or even paying for options that will be removed/upgraded in the future, here's my short list so far:
Brembo package- must do- 19" wheels, nice tires, 14" front brake kit for only $1800.
3.73 rear axle- much more expensive to add later.
I'm tempted to NOT get the HID's. They make you get the security package too, so it costs $900. I should be able to retrofit the HID parts myself if it doesn't cost that much. Or use the stock housings with an HID kit (but projectors make nicer beams with HID's)
NAV/AUDIO- I'm tempted to go with the base stereo, and add a full Kenwood nav head unit, full JL components and amps. Can probably do that for the same price as the OEM navigation.
Glass roof- Guess I have to see in person to determine if it's worth $2000
I'm even thinking of not going with the premium GT and just live with better breathing cloth seats. Do I lose anything performance related without the premium model?
How do the factory options compare with doing it yourself, or just going aftermarket? What specs/options would you consider mandatory, and which ones are just "nice to haves".
In the interest of not spending excessive money, or even paying for options that will be removed/upgraded in the future, here's my short list so far:
Brembo package- must do- 19" wheels, nice tires, 14" front brake kit for only $1800.
3.73 rear axle- much more expensive to add later.
I'm tempted to NOT get the HID's. They make you get the security package too, so it costs $900. I should be able to retrofit the HID parts myself if it doesn't cost that much. Or use the stock housings with an HID kit (but projectors make nicer beams with HID's)
NAV/AUDIO- I'm tempted to go with the base stereo, and add a full Kenwood nav head unit, full JL components and amps. Can probably do that for the same price as the OEM navigation.
Glass roof- Guess I have to see in person to determine if it's worth $2000
I'm even thinking of not going with the premium GT and just live with better breathing cloth seats. Do I lose anything performance related without the premium model?