have been looking at my car in my shop happy with power and the look never leave my toys untouched keep looking at it and the things i would like to do will the mods hurt the resale ? most of them could always be put back to stock
to mod my gt or not that is the Q
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BlackICE
GT Owner
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2005 white/blue stripe
Obviously it depends on the "mods". Dropping the car, reversible and either way, won't hurt value. Same with short shift, exhaust, pulley/tune, clear bra. Now repainting, twin turbo are also reversible, but they probably would have the potential to hurt the value. IMHO, it's your car, do to it what will bring you the most enjoyment, most importantly, drive it!!!!
beckertb
GT Owner
I agree. If your purpose is to collect the car and hope it appreciates, then leave it stock, don't drive it much and keep it maintained. If you want to enjoy it, modify it to your tastes and don't worry too much about a small drop in value!
JMO
ben
JMO
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Xcentric
GT Owner
Resale? wtf?
I'm trying to think of which mods would hurt value. An oddball repaint. TT or Whipple (implying more drivetrain stress). I don't think a pulley and tune or any exhaust mod would hurt value. Bumper delete? I don't think so, especially if you keep all the original parts. Lambo doors? I can't imagine you'd recover your cost and you'd narrow the pool of potential buyers. Aftermarket wheels? I think that would hurt value if you don't have a set of OEM wheels.
I think the biggest hit to value is miles. But if you're really concerned about resale, then you are giving your own smiles/mile a very low value.
I'm trying to think of which mods would hurt value. An oddball repaint. TT or Whipple (implying more drivetrain stress). I don't think a pulley and tune or any exhaust mod would hurt value. Bumper delete? I don't think so, especially if you keep all the original parts. Lambo doors? I can't imagine you'd recover your cost and you'd narrow the pool of potential buyers. Aftermarket wheels? I think that would hurt value if you don't have a set of OEM wheels.
I think the biggest hit to value is miles. But if you're really concerned about resale, then you are giving your own smiles/mile a very low value.
FBA
GT Owner
The best mods are all reversible. Mod away and enjoy! I did blower upgrades, lowering, wheels, shifter and some other neat things, all which make driving her a whole lot more fun!
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
Wwabbit
GT Owner
Lot's of cool things you could and should do ....and some maybe not so good. Most of the really important ones are easily reversible.
The pulley & tune, with an exhaust change and lowering the car a notch really makes it interesting.
The pulley & tune, with an exhaust change and lowering the car a notch really makes it interesting.
Doctr V
GT Owner
Do the mods for sure, Im a collector too. But..... the Heffner pulley and tune with exhaust woke my car up by 50%. Its awesome to drive, every single time... Eric
BlackICE
GT Owner
Here is my take on modifying
http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php/19880-For-the-newbies?highlight=newbies
http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php/19880-For-the-newbies?highlight=newbies
i would like to check some things out so if you have some time it would be nice to check your mods out
No down side to clear bra.Th best product out there is EXPEL EXTREME.You can barely see it on your car.A must on all the leading edges the complete lower rockers behind the rear wheel arches etc.Pulley and tune is great .But you must have Torrie tune your car or bring to dyno and have tuned to your motor. Its the best bang in performance for your dollar. This is all my 02 for the record.Oreder the Project 21 products since they are doing another run.
No drilling for the Stillen mud flaps.Highly recommended !
No drilling for the Stillen mud flaps.Highly recommended !