Should I put ground effects on my car?

mwingard · 06-16-2003, 12:30 PM

I have a '03 Mustang GT. It is black, But I was thinking about putting ground effects on it and a ghost flame paint job? But I have been told that ground effects can slow me down! Any suggestions?

stacy's stang · 12-29-2003, 06:40 AM

I just got a black 03 GT convertible and was thinking about some kind of effects. I haven't seen any except the two bold gold stripes down the center. I'm not sure how that would work with my head scoop. I'd love to see what you decided on.

RageGT · 12-29-2003, 07:28 PM

Unless you're really into racing at the strip you really won't be able to tell a difference. You lose a tenth of a second for every 100 pounds added. Definitely go with the ghost flames!

mustardjohn · 12-30-2003, 10:57 AM

May want to look into lowering the car. That will make it handle a little better and want slow you down. You can get it down about an 1.5 inch. The '03 sort of has ground effects on it already and lowering the car brings them out. Not sure what you would pay for ground effects but lowering an new wheels is an option.

Here is pic of an '01

http://www.fast-autos.net/ford/fordbullitt.html

another lowered Mustang

http://www.cardomain.com/id/celsyus

xxxBlakexxx · 01-03-2004, 11:31 PM

I agree with MustangJohn. Lower the car with some $200 springs. Will help with looks and they work. Also, I added a chin spoiler like one on the Mach 1. Low cost too.

The double, Shelby racing stripes look great if done right.

Good luck!

mustardjohn · 01-04-2004, 10:39 AM

Here is your chin spoiler for $65

http://www.classicdesignconcepts.com...splay/551.html

06-16-2003, 12:30 PM	#1
mwingard Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rison,Arkansas Posts: 6	Should I put ground effects on my car? I have a '03 Mustang GT. It is black, But I was thinking about putting ground effects on it and a ghost flame paint job? But I have been told that ground effects can slow me down! Any suggestions?

12-30-2003, 10:57 AM	#4
mustardjohn Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 360	May want to look into lowering the car. That will make it handle a little better and want slow you down. You can get it down about an 1.5 inch. The '03 sort of has ground effects on it already and lowering the car brings them out. Not sure what you would pay for ground effects but lowering an new wheels is an option. Here is pic of an '01 http://www.fast-autos.net/ford/fordbullitt.html another lowered Mustang http://www.cardomain.com/id/celsyus __________________ 2003 3.8 Mineral Gray, MAC CAI, K&N, Chin Spoiler

01-03-2004, 11:31 PM	#5
xxxBlakexxx Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Mountaintop, PA Posts: 634	I agree with MustangJohn. Lower the car with some $200 springs. Will help with looks and they work. Also, I added a chin spoiler like one on the Mach 1. Low cost too. The double, Shelby racing stripes look great if done right. Good luck! __________________ "Children should not get cancer, but they do!" Help a child with cancer at www.homeoftheirown.org My Stang: 2000 Mustang GT Vert - Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter; C&L Plenum; BBK 75 mm TB; Steeda Strut Tower Supports; Black "Deep Dish" Bullet Wheels; FRPP 4.10's; Steeda Subframes; SLP Catback & SLP Catted X-Pipe; SCT 4 Position Chip with 3 custom tunes; Steeda CAI; Venom-1000 Nitrous; Roush Stage 3 Body Kit; Bullet Suspension Package (on the way)

01-04-2004, 10:39 AM	#6
mustardjohn Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Orange, TX Posts: 360	Here is your chin spoiler for $65 http://www.classicdesignconcepts.com...splay/551.html __________________ 2003 3.8 Mineral Gray, MAC CAI, K&N, Chin Spoiler

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12-29-2003, 06:40 AM	#2
stacy's stang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 57	I just got a black 03 GT convertible and was thinking about some kind of effects. I haven't seen any except the two bold gold stripes down the center. I'm not sure how that would work with my head scoop. I'd love to see what you decided on.

12-29-2003, 07:28 PM	#3
RageGT Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NW Ga Posts: 10	Unless you're really into racing at the strip you really won't be able to tell a difference. You lose a tenth of a second for every 100 pounds added. Definitely go with the ghost flames!