Opinions please!

**Kolton Lock** · 06-26-2012

so i know i want to re do the body of my car, but i would rather get my engine running about 300 hp first. but here is an idea i had in mind.
i want your opinions on how you think it looks, riced bland whatever you wanna throw at me, and how much would you think it would cost, granted i got things done nicely, like professional tint, powdercoating and paint. Finally, excuse my poor photoshop work, only got a few hours of sleep, and yes that's my other car in the background

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Also the front fascia would be black like the read one, and the headlights would either be black Spyder ones, or just smoked stock with clear corners
and the rims should be more of a metallic gunmetal black... whoops

**machinegunsquid** · 06-26-2012

I see no difference in the van..XD

As far as color, I like it. Tinted tails, different tips, bigger rims that you can incorporate the body color into somehow (lugs, rivets, lip, etc).
Shave the door moldings. SLP gen 1 spoiler, roof rails, SPO grills to match the fascia, and an F1 hood.

Then worry about going fast.

**Kolton Lock** · 06-26-2012

Isn't that the opposite of everything on this forum?! Making it look nice but still stock?

**tcman49** · 06-26-2012

trade them both in on a new generation 2014 mustang when it comes out, should be one sweet car...

**Kolton Lock** · 06-26-2012

Yes a part time job will get me one of those lol

**DanPrixGTP** · 06-26-2012

Originally Posted by Kolton Lock

Isn't that the opposite of everything on this forum?! Making it look nice but still stock?

Im probably one of the only people that doesnt go in the peformance direction. I want my car to look amazing and show performance all over but its actually slow as f***. Ahhh yes, i like that.

**machinegunsquid** · 06-26-2012

Meh, I sorta did mine at the same time.

Either way, the way I figure is, make it look awesome, and then you'll be happier dumping even more money into the performance side, than having a 'plain-jane looking grand prix' and having 2k in it, and not wanting to spend more money on it.

Performance wise.
Gen V, ported inlet and TB to match
Headers, mufflers/resonator to your sound liking
1.9 Roller rockers
Intercooler w/ ported LIM
42# injectors
3.x pulley
Tune
Built Trans

**KeithGTP03** · 06-26-2012

I like it murdered out like that.

**Kolton Lock** · 06-26-2012

How much did that built trans cost you?

**matt5112** · 06-26-2012

ricemobiles ftw bro!

**sLpGPGT** · 06-26-2012

i actually really like that dark grey look

**machinegunsquid** · 06-26-2012

Built trans tend to run what, 1k-2k or so?

<--rocked a stock tranny with actuator shims, and raised line pressure. Held up fine to my little 3.4 setup, and would spin some hitting 2nd

**matt5112** · 06-26-2012

a build trans is minimum 3K, fully built is 4-5, if not more.

**Mad Monkey** · 06-26-2012

That looks like a slick colour, good luck replicating that IRL.

the tails have a purple tone to them because of the shop,but i like that look with the grey..

**Kolton Lock** · 06-26-2012

Subaru and BMW both make colors almost identical to this, plus I have a custom paint shop just like 15 minutes away that works magic on all their cars