Budget-Friendly Mods for '07 Mustang GT Coupe V8 Manual/Standard?

[islandliving]

Just picked up a black low mileage (45km) 2007 Mustang GT V8 Manual, completely stock.

It looks like this:



Please let me know some must-have performance mods you find mandatory for someone looking for helping my Mustang stay 100% all year round being parked outside (I live in a city that never snows, sometimes rain and the temperature is between 5 degrees to 25 degrees year round).

I currently have these in mind after some quick research:
- Pro 5.0, Steeda, Hurst & B&M Shifter
- 18inch+ Tire/Rims/Wheels (debating on how it will affect performance, I only take my car out a few times a month in both heavy traffic and some small hills/highways, roads are usually clean/flat)
- Tail Lights Blacked Out (suggestions?)
- Lowering Springs
- All-Weather Car Mats
- Rain Guards
- Dashboard Mods?
- Paint cover or car cover (I'm parked outside ugh but the weather is mild so no extreme winters or summers, but there is rain)

Aiming to spend on a $5000 or lower budget!

I'm hoping to make it look and/or sound similar to this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VzEauMceeo






Love the wheels and how it's lowered. Not sure how much this would cost.



Love the wheels and how it's lowered. Not sure how much this would cost.

Love the lights and the entire rear as well as the wheels.

[Screw]

nice clean GT !
Nice set of axleback mufflers ,lots to choose from wheel wise you might even catch a nice set of take-offs that suits your taste. Your list of mods seems like your going down the right path ,wouldn't spend any $ on dash mods yet .
Smoked taillights readily available wouldn't spray them , lowering springs & complimenting dampers for sure or you will hate the ride . Pretty happy with the Koni adjustable I had installed .
Weather-tech seem to be pretty popular as far as mats .
I'm sure others will chime in as I am not that techy. American Muscle site is pretty good as they have a few project cars and you can see what they've used . Good luck islander

[ZR]

Welcome to the club, great looking car.
Keep an eye on the buy n sell, good used parts will make it easier on your pocket book.
I've got lower arms and mufflers for sale.

[Stephen06GT]

Welcome to the TMC. In terms of wheels, I'm of the opion that every black car needs a set of shiny chrome or polished wheels. The style is up to you, but a Bullitt style would look killer. Weathertech are great mats. I have a set that I run all year round. Enjoy the hunt for your mods.

[Uncle Buck]

Welcome
Looks like good advice above

I suggest
18" staggered wheels, also a fan of chrome
Quality lowering springs
Well matched struts and shocks
Adjustable panhard bar
At least camber bolts but prefer CC plates
Touring style axle back mufflers
MGW shifter

Be patient and buy used when you can and save $$

[dbovine]

I think ZR is listing a good take off axel back exhaust from one of the boost brother swaps going on right now. LOW miles and a good start for sound, Id look for used or take off wheels to save some coin and spend more on the quality suspension parts to get the look and maintain the ride quality you want

[Armen]

Just my personal opinion, but I think 18's are too small for S197's. They have some big wheel wells.

[Laffs]

Gears make a world of performance difference and can be done for well under $1000. I'd recommend them along with the mods mentioned elsewhere here

[Monera3v]

Wow... VERY CLEAN
Only 2 colors I would ever want is black with red accent or red with black accidents... I actually hate shiney stuff except for my blower <3

[Stephen06GT]

Just my personal opinion, but I think 18's are too small for S197's. They have some big wheel wells.

How does changing the rim size affect the overall size of the wheel? The OD of whatever size tire you put on the new rim should be within 2% of the OEM size. There is no gain.