GT's Vs. LX 5.0L

88fivepointoh · 07-26-2004, 07:45 AM

Ok , I am thinking of starting a new prodject, I want a convertible regardless, now what's better, A GT or a LX 5.0? I hear mixed stories from both. I love my GT, But I also want a LX cause I can see the Tail Pipes. Maybe a saleen ground kit for the LX? Whats everyones flavor?

LX5liter · 07-26-2004, 08:49 AM

I Like the cleaner lines of the LX myself, but thats just me.

sdd228 · 07-26-2004, 10:35 AM

i like the lx body style if its not a convertible, but i think i like the gt style convert. any mustang looks better with a nice set of rims on it.

bigred90gt · 07-26-2004, 10:48 AM

Personally, for a vert, I think the GT looks much better. If you like the tailpipes, get a cobra rear bumper and put the lx exhaust on it. I do like the look of an lx coupe with fatties out back and skinnies up front better than the same set-up on a gt. But, overall, I prefer the gt body.

GhettoPop · 07-26-2004, 10:57 AM

GT all the way! i wonder what i would say if i had an LX.......you should have justb asked people what car they have! its all opinion, so get what u like or can find a good deal on.

crazypete · 07-26-2004, 12:48 PM

Use an old 85 GT setup. You get the clean lines of the LX out back with your tailpipes and along the sides. Then you get the mean angular looking ground effects in the nose.

I love the quad headlights, but I seem to be in the minority in that respect.

88fivepointoh · 07-26-2004, 01:17 PM

I had an Black 85 GT with t-tops and i liked car except for the limited body mods at the time. I like my GT alot and I agree, that the rear cobra bumper would be good enough to show my pipes, expecially with a vert.

crazypete · 07-27-2004, 08:14 AM

It's all about how much attention you want to draw to yourself.

There are two schools of thought:

1. Sleeper
2. Hey, everyone look at me

For #1, I reccomend an LX or 85-86 gt setup. It looks mean but doesnt betray the car's true nature too much. Paint it black too. Use some ponyrims. Ultimate sleeper. This is my favorite.

For #2, I would get one of those saleen ground FX kits. They look very mean. Or go with GT ground effects with cutouts and big fat LX tailpipes, wide rear wheels (drag radials and draglites) and skinnies up front (get a pair of the old 84-86 SVO spare tires with the solid aluminum rim. It easily looks better than a lot of aftermarket skinnies. Weighs like 5 pounds. Put real tires on them and buff them till it hurts to look at them. They're like $30-40). Then get one of the stormin norman hoods with the dual scoops. Always a favorite of mine since I saw my first turbo coupe. For colors, I recommend orange with black racing stripes for the really loud look or silver for something in the more conservative spectrum. Do silver/black for a very killer combo (or orange/black). Either way, go with the LX tailights. They look so much cleaner. The GT tailllights look too busy. If it's a vert, you'll need a saleen wing. The plain trunk look just wont do it.

Watch out! With #2, every idiot in a jetta or accord will want to race you. It gets real old after the second day. Every cop will follow you around cause they think you're a drug dealer or a street racer. I un-souped my 5.0 LX because of these 2 reasons. Too much attention is a bad thing unless you're the insurance company.

chatcher · 07-27-2004, 01:21 PM

lx with the saleen kit

90LXRaptor · 07-27-2004, 02:15 PM

LX all the way BABY!!!! I love the looks of the pipes out the back too!

Ieatcamaros · 07-27-2004, 09:27 PM

Dude, I could never get tired of smoking Jetta's and Accords. Or any import (ricer). But the cops, yeah they piss me off following me for several blocks.

Anyway, as most on the board, I love em both. I had rather have a hatchback to drive, but I love the looks of a good ol notchback with slicks and skinnies. The LX notch gets my vote!!!!!

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 07-27-2004, 11:13 PM

I like the LX hatchbacks the most out of all of them

rdy2rn2 · 07-30-2004, 03:31 PM

lx with cobra ground effects or saleen, cobra r 1993 style rear spoiler and cobra r svo cowl hood. that makes a sweet looking combo!

silver50lx · 07-31-2004, 05:06 PM

i have an lx... but when it comes to verts the GT i think looks better. especially if u were to put the stalker/cobra ground effects on it. it shows the tailpipes and gives it a mean look in the front.

White GT · 07-31-2004, 08:01 PM

Agree.

On vert i prefer Gt too. You have a good base then you only have to change bumpers if you want and add wing. Everything else is already did.

saywhenn94 · 08-01-2004, 09:47 AM

Quote:

i have an lx... but when it comes to verts the GT i think looks better. especially if u were to put the stalker/cobra ground effects on it. it shows the tailpipes and gives it a mean look in the front.

Agreed, A convertable GT with the Cervini Stalker kit cant be beat!! Cant wait til I get my Stalker kit with a Boss Inc. hood

Rich

88fivepointoh · 08-01-2004, 08:25 PM

yea i like the gt verts better, but i like the lx tails so i figured cobra rear with stalker front.. cobra sides to. or maybe both an lx and gt... one of each

07-26-2004, 10:35 AM	#3
sdd228 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: penfield, ny, u.s. Posts: 78	i like the lx body style if its not a convertible, but i think i like the gt style convert. any mustang looks better with a nice set of rims on it. __________________ '89 lx 5.0-FLowmasters, H-pipe with cats, 373's, pulleys, BBk headers Best 1/4 mile- 14.1 @98 mph (67 deg. 90+ humidity) Married and bought the new mods... Nitto DR's 245/50R16 NOS hopefully 100 shot

07-26-2004, 10:48 AM	#4
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	Personally, for a vert, I think the GT looks much better. If you like the tailpipes, get a cobra rear bumper and put the lx exhaust on it. I do like the look of an lx coupe with fatties out back and skinnies up front better than the same set-up on a gt. But, overall, I prefer the gt body. __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

07-26-2004, 10:57 AM	#5
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	GT all the way! i wonder what i would say if i had an LX.......you should have justb asked people what car they have! its all opinion, so get what u like or can find a good deal on. __________________ 1990 GT,stock T-5,K&N w/o air silencer,March underdrives,FMS wires,timing@14*,PA Perf 130amp alt,Steeda Tri-Ax Shifter,Steeda adj quadrant/clutch cable/firewall adj,Centerforce II clutch,o/r x-pipe,Magnaflow SS catback,g-load brace, subframes,Bilstein struts/shocks,Autometer gauges, 136k and running strong!

07-26-2004, 12:48 PM	#6
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	Use an old 85 GT setup. You get the clean lines of the LX out back with your tailpipes and along the sides. Then you get the mean angular looking ground effects in the nose. I love the quad headlights, but I seem to be in the minority in that respect. __________________ 91 GT Carb conversion, holley 600 double pumper, edelbrock performer intake, FMS "C" drop springs, march 1000 underdrive pullies, crane 1.7 roller rockers, GT-40P headers, bassani x pipe, american thunder catback, FMS 4.56's, msd aL6, trunkmount battery, A/C eliminator kit, 3000 stall tci streetfighter, AOD with transgo kit, A+ servo, 300M hardened lockup shaft, kevlar bands and 28,000 gvw trans cooler, 3 core radiator, 300 lbs stripped with a full interior

07-27-2004, 08:14 AM	#8
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	It's all about how much attention you want to draw to yourself. There are two schools of thought: 1. Sleeper 2. Hey, everyone look at me For #1, I reccomend an LX or 85-86 gt setup. It looks mean but doesnt betray the car's true nature too much. Paint it black too. Use some ponyrims. Ultimate sleeper. This is my favorite. For #2, I would get one of those saleen ground FX kits. They look very mean. Or go with GT ground effects with cutouts and big fat LX tailpipes, wide rear wheels (drag radials and draglites) and skinnies up front (get a pair of the old 84-86 SVO spare tires with the solid aluminum rim. It easily looks better than a lot of aftermarket skinnies. Weighs like 5 pounds. Put real tires on them and buff them till it hurts to look at them. They're like $30-40). Then get one of the stormin norman hoods with the dual scoops. Always a favorite of mine since I saw my first turbo coupe. For colors, I recommend orange with black racing stripes for the really loud look or silver for something in the more conservative spectrum. Do silver/black for a very killer combo (or orange/black). Either way, go with the LX tailights. They look so much cleaner. The GT tailllights look too busy. If it's a vert, you'll need a saleen wing. The plain trunk look just wont do it. Watch out! With #2, every idiot in a jetta or accord will want to race you. It gets real old after the second day. Every cop will follow you around cause they think you're a drug dealer or a street racer. I un-souped my 5.0 LX because of these 2 reasons. Too much attention is a bad thing unless you're the insurance company. __________________ 91 GT Carb conversion, holley 600 double pumper, edelbrock performer intake, FMS "C" drop springs, march 1000 underdrive pullies, crane 1.7 roller rockers, GT-40P headers, bassani x pipe, american thunder catback, FMS 4.56's, msd aL6, trunkmount battery, A/C eliminator kit, 3000 stall tci streetfighter, AOD with transgo kit, A+ servo, 300M hardened lockup shaft, kevlar bands and 28,000 gvw trans cooler, 3 core radiator, 300 lbs stripped with a full interior

07-26-2004, 07:45 AM	#1
88fivepointoh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rochester Posts: 553	GT's Vs. LX 5.0L Ok , I am thinking of starting a new prodject, I want a convertible regardless, now what's better, A GT or a LX 5.0? I hear mixed stories from both. I love my GT, But I also want a LX cause I can see the Tail Pipes. Maybe a saleen ground kit for the LX? Whats everyones flavor?

07-26-2004, 08:49 AM	#2
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	I Like the cleaner lines of the LX myself, but thats just me. __________________ Good luck! Brad R. 1992 L.X. 5.0 coupe MODS: A few little bolt ons New Best time ...11.60 @ 128 mph @ 2000+ ft altitude. Rice Haters Club member #39 Users rides #2542

07-26-2004, 01:17 PM	#7
88fivepointoh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rochester Posts: 553	I had an Black 85 GT with t-tops and i liked car except for the limited body mods at the time. I like my GT alot and I agree, that the rear cobra bumper would be good enough to show my pipes, expecially with a vert.

07-27-2004, 02:15 PM	#10
90LXRaptor Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 17	LX all the way BABY!!!! I love the looks of the pipes out the back too! __________________ 1990LX 5.0 Hatchback: K&N Filter, Hedmann Headers and Offroad H-pipe, Flowtech 2 Chamber Mufflers.....more every paycheck!!

07-27-2004, 09:27 PM	#11
Ieatcamaros Domestic Rice really sucks! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: KY Posts: 973	Dude, I could never get tired of smoking Jetta's and Accords. Or any import (ricer). But the cops, yeah they piss me off following me for several blocks. Anyway, as most on the board, I love em both. I had rather have a hatchback to drive, but I love the looks of a good ol notchback with slicks and skinnies. The LX notch gets my vote!!!!! __________________ The sig says it all.

07-27-2004, 11:13 PM	#12
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	I like the LX hatchbacks the most out of all of them __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

07-30-2004, 03:31 PM	#13
rdy2rn2 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: virginia Posts: 9	lx lx with cobra ground effects or saleen, cobra r 1993 style rear spoiler and cobra r svo cowl hood. that makes a sweet looking combo!

07-31-2004, 05:06 PM	#14
silver50lx Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 13	i have an lx... but when it comes to verts the GT i think looks better. especially if u were to put the stalker/cobra ground effects on it. it shows the tailpipes and gives it a mean look in the front.

07-31-2004, 08:01 PM	#15
White GT Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: At the north of the Maine Posts: 177	Agree. On vert i prefer Gt too. You have a good base then you only have to change bumpers if you want and add wing. Everything else is already did. __________________ 88 GT * And Risen from the dead * My GT My Web Page On Car domain

08-01-2004, 08:25 PM	#17
88fivepointoh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rochester Posts: 553	yea i like the gt verts better, but i like the lx tails so i figured cobra rear with stalker front.. cobra sides to. or maybe both an lx and gt... one of each

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