2011 Mustang GT 5.0

[SVT666]

I'm not sure about the flat black lower trim that surrounds the whole car. Probably not realistic to get it painted the same sheen as the body, and removing it probably uncovers some unsightliness.

The only solution is to replace the bumper covers.  Unfortunately there aren't any bumper covers that I can find to fix the rear end, but the front end is greatly improved with the Roush bumper.

[SVT666]

Anything to start something, eh?

(Enter a laundry list of the non-styling updates...)

2010 updates included a fully revised suspension, brakes, steering, gearing, tires, etc.

2011 updates included a completely new engine, completely new suspension, completely new steering system, brakes, and new tires, etc.

The Mustang went from being a competent handler in 2009 to being a an M3 rival in 2011.  That wasn't accomplished with just styling updates.

[Cobra93]

I'm not sure about the flat black lower trim that surrounds the whole car. Probably not realistic to get it painted the same sheen as the body, and removing it probably uncovers some unsightliness.

The worst is the rear diffuser. Some people are painting the top half of the diffuser body color. I'm considering that myself.

[SVT666]

The worst is the rear diffuser. Some people are painting the top half of the diffuser body color. I'm considering that myself.

I like that actually.  The only problem that I see is that it won't match up with the side skirt though.

[Cobra93]

I like that actually.  The only problem that I see is that it won't match up with the side skirt though.

I don't think you'd notice as much on a black car.

[SVT666]

I don't think you'd notice as much on a black car.

No that's true, but it is noticeable on the white one you posted.

[hotrodalex]

The worst is the rear diffuser. Some people are painting the top half of the diffuser body color. I'm considering that myself.

That looks like the best option.

[Cobra93]

I'm also thinking about matte black Shelby stripes. Opinions?

[SVT666]

I'm also thinking about matte black Shelby stripes. Opinions?

Matte black would look good, and though I started out really liking stripes on the Mustang back in 2005, I prefer the new car without stripes.

[hotrodalex]

I'm also thinking about matte black Shelby stripes. Opinions?

I've always wanted a matte black car, but I've never gotten a clear answer as to how to take car of them.

[68_427]

Cobra about the stripes.  Try to find time one weekend to get some washable matte duplicolor (if they makes it in matte black) and do them with that yourself.  Then you don't have to worry about not liking them because it wouldn't be expensive and you can just wash them off.

[the Teuton]

I've always wanted a matte black car, but I've never gotten a clear answer as to how to take car of them.

Make like a present and wrap.

[MX793]

Matte black on black can look pretty sharp.  I remember seeing some photos of MCoA Editions which got satin black stripes even on black colored cars and it looked quite good.  It wasn't obviously striped from some angles and in certain lighting, but in others it kind of popped.  I liked it.

[Rich]

I just want to rip the black rear diffuser off and leave it that way

[GoCougs]

2010 updates included a fully revised suspension, brakes, steering, gearing, tires, etc.

2011 updates included a completely new engine, completely new suspension, completely new steering system, brakes, and new tires, etc.

The Mustang went from being a competent handler in 2009 to being a an M3 rival in 2011.  That wasn't accomplished with just styling updates.

Right, 2010 was 95% a styling update.

(Please don't make me ignore you again.)

[giant_mtb]

I just want to rip the black rear diffuser off and leave it that way

I do not understand the point of these two pictures.  And why one has ellipses and the other does not.

[Rich]

It was a cut and paste out of another thread.  I edited the 2nd photo's rear diffuser, making it as I wish it would look

[giant_mtb]

O. Ur mad FotoShopeeng skillz fooled me.

[MX793]

2010 updates included a fully revised suspension, brakes, steering, gearing, tires, etc.

Not really.  The bulk of it really was aesthetics (inside and out).  The suspension got some upgrades (carry-over from the '09 Bullitt) and that was the biggest functional change as far as standard equipment goes.  Transmission was the same as the '05-'09.  Engine got a better intake (another carryover from the Bullitt) for a very modest bump in output.  Brakes were the same as the '09 unless you got the Track Pack or the 3.73 gear package.  And I don't consider better tires a legitimate "redesign" effort since any Joe can walk into a tire shop and upgrade to better rubber.

[Rich]

O. Ur mad FotoShopeeng skillz fooled me.

I be ballin' with MS Paint

[SVT666]

Right, 2010 was 95% a styling update.

(Please don't make me ignore you again.)

There were enough changes to the things that matter that every comparo raved about the handling and all but one picked it over your precious Camaro.  Oh and go ahead and ignore me.  Only someone of your (im)maturity level would do that.

[Colonel Cadillac]

Well, when I get my 2011 (in about 3 years), I'll be getting a black chrome pony to put on it.  I think it looks better.

Im going to get one also.

[GoCougs]

There were enough changes to the things that matter that every comparo raved about the handling and all but one picked it over your precious Camaro.  Oh and go ahead and ignore me.  Only someone of your (im)maturity level would do that.

Any chance to hate on the Camaro. Unbelievable.

[Cobra93]

Got the suspension, GT500 axle-back exhaust and lower diffuser on today. Much better. 







Still gotta put the 275's on.

[SVT666]

That's gorgeous.  The rear diffuser is better, but still not ideal.  FUCK!  I'm jealous.

[68_427]

That looks alot better.

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

Looks good!!!!!!

[the Teuton]

...and that Toyota pickup in the foreground?

[Cobra93]

...and that Toyota pickup in the foreground?

For Home Depot runs. '86 long bed, 87,000 original miles, $1,000.

[hotrodalex]

Looks good!!!!!!

I don't even mind the black plastic, doesn't look too bad with the black paint.