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lab1702

10-16-2005, 05:03 PM

Just looking for some opinions... was thinking of painting the part of the trunk lid that is between the tail lights black. Is this a stupid idea or do you think it might look good?

Pic deleted, it did look kinda weird!

Crazzy_Al

10-16-2005, 05:18 PM

Stupid idea. If it's red, leave it red...or paint the whole car black. Then you're talking. :D Is your spoiler black? If so, have it painted to match the car.

lab1702

10-16-2005, 05:22 PM

Hmm, I did save my original red spoiler.. I thought it got a bit too red with nothing back there except the gt emblem and license plate not red.. but there is something to be said for clean looks too.. :)

lab1702

10-16-2005, 05:30 PM

Btw, that pic does not show just what a great job they did at Al's friend's business (Grip Tuning) on the tint job.. I don't think the average person (such as myself) could tell that it's not stock glass tint.. Highly recommended! :thumbsup:

tirebitten

10-16-2005, 06:42 PM

why did you delete it? i think it would look good matte black like the spolier if done right. fuck looking the same as every other car

BigWheelinBubba

10-16-2005, 07:26 PM

why did you delete it? i think it would look good matte black like the spolier if done right. fuck looking the same as every other car

:w/:

lab1702

10-16-2005, 08:16 PM

Well, I don't really care for the spoiler at all, kinda wish I had ordered it with the delete option, but I didn't even think of it at the time... :(

So, what's a good place to take it to get the holes from the spoiler plugged and painted good enough that you can't tell it was done? :D

lab1702

10-17-2005, 02:00 PM

Stopped by a Ford dealer today to ask them what it'd cost to swap my lid... $710...

:shocked: :eek: :dead:

Since plan B involved duct tape, I'm just gonna leave it alone... :)

Crazzy_Al

10-17-2005, 04:06 PM

Stopped by a Ford dealer today to ask them what it'd cost to swap my lid... $710...

:shocked: :eek: :dead:

Since plan B involved duct tape, I'm just gonna leave it alone... :)

Start posting up on some Mustang boards and see if anyone else with a Red 2005 wants to swap deck lids.

357windsor

10-18-2005, 09:14 AM

You could call some junkyard that have late models and see if they have a decklid.

Cobra Jay

07-19-2006, 07:32 AM

Stopped by a Ford dealer today to ask them what it'd cost to swap my lid... $710...

:shocked: :eek: :dead:

Since plan B involved duct tape, I'm just gonna leave it alone... :)

I know this thread is way old, but are you still interested in filling the holes on your deck lid?

I'm in the process of doing mine and if you still want yours done I can help. Might not be able to get to yoursd for a while, but this could also be a winter project if you'd like.

lab1702

07-19-2006, 10:49 AM

pm sent!

GTrackd

07-19-2006, 07:50 PM

I know this thread is way old, but are you still interested in filling the holes on your deck lid?

I'm in the process of doing mine and if you still want yours done I can help. Might not be able to get to yoursd for a while, but this could also be a winter project if you'd like.
Ha i did mine the easy way.... got rearended and told the bodyshop to put a v6 trunklid on my car with no spoiler...lol
Its only a $7,000 mod :D We'll see if they do it when i get the car back..lol

BigWheelinBubba

07-19-2006, 08:45 PM

Ha i did mine the easy way.... got rearended and told the bodyshop to put a v6 trunklid on my car with no spoiler...lol
Its only a $7,000 mod :D We'll see if they do it when i get the car back..lolSince they're saving $ on the spoiler and painting it tell them you want those funds applied elsewhere like a few touch ups or something ;)

Cobra Jay

07-19-2006, 08:48 PM

Cobra Jay

07-19-2006, 08:50 PM

Since they're saving $ on the spoiler and painting it tell them you want those funds applied elsewhere like a few touch ups or something ;)

Knowing Ford, they probabally cost the same with and without spoilers.

I did the same thing as you did painting the spoiler black lab, but it just didn't look right. I was going for the "MACH1" look, but without the engine,wheels, and seats, it wasn't cutting it.

lab1702

07-19-2006, 08:55 PM

Yeah.. I still kinda like the black spoiler, but no spoiler would be better... :lol:

Or... I could just give up on having no spoiler and go the other way.. wonder if a cobra R spoiler will fit. :eek: :D

Cobra Jay

07-19-2006, 09:30 PM

GTrackd

07-19-2006, 10:32 PM

I think you should put a 98 civic spoiler on it :)
And then an older...... say...... 95 eclipse gsx wing on top of that :D

Cobra Jay

07-20-2006, 03:55 AM

I think you should put a 98 civic spoiler on it :)
And then an older...... say...... 95 eclipse gsx wing on top of that :D

Nah, he should get some :gay: WRX Sti spoilers. :bounce:

http://www.motorcities.com/media/image/full/05FK0373110096B/2006-Subaru-Impreza-WRX-STI-Now-Even-More-Refined-B-full.jpeg

StangRacer

07-20-2006, 04:24 PM

How about just leaving the wing on your car and covering the whole car in stickers......

Xx96GTxX

07-20-2006, 04:27 PM

How about just leaving the wing on your car and covering the whole car in stickers......
now there is an idea, go to pepboys and grab a few APC stickers...

357windsor

07-21-2006, 09:44 AM

now there is an idea, go to pepboys and grab a few APC stickers...

:eek: