What do you think of a MACH-LEEN - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

NowellsMach1 · 08-26-2004, 07:26 PM

I am sure some of you will flame me but I am thinking of customizing my Mach 1 with a S281 Body kit, Imagine how cool a Comp. Orange Mach would look with this Saleen Kit...What do you think

03D3 · 08-26-2004, 08:25 PM

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LGBRofTWFame · 08-26-2004, 08:28 PM

At a dealership, there was a DSG Mach 1 with Saleen body kit, wheels, and Saleen logos on the windshield. The dealer wanted an extra 8,000 or 9,000 for it.

I almost cried.

Don't get me wrong, I like the Saleen kit and everything, but if it says Saleen on it, I am not interested.

I have a Mach, not a Saleen.

Just my .02 :THUMBSUP:

DSG2003Mach1 · 08-26-2004, 08:38 PM

just be warned ive heard all over the place that the saleen kits require quite alot of prep work before theyll fit right, alot of extra cost in man hours there

73mach · 08-26-2004, 09:10 PM

id like the front and rear bumpers only i like the gills

pic18 · 08-26-2004, 09:22 PM

I like the idea. I just got my 5.0 magazine in the mail today. It had 20th anniversary Saleen on the cover. The black stripe going down the middle reminded me of what some people have done to their mach's and got me thinking how a mach would look with that kit. Money will keep me from doing it. If you can do it go for it!:THUMBSUP:

merfsiu · 08-26-2004, 09:23 PM

Whatever you like, but in the most polite way as possible IMHO it looks rice.

5Liter · 08-26-2004, 10:47 PM

Rice? I guess we all have our own interpretations.

Anyways, I think the Saleen kit looks great on a Mustang. However, I think the Mach has a very retro theme going for it, and you will lose that with the kit. As long as you don't mind that, then go for it. I personally would shave the Saleen lettering off the rear bumper. I have an 04 Cobra bumper, and wouldn't put it on my car without smoothing those letters either.

TJ4Cam · 08-26-2004, 10:57 PM

As always, its your car and you will do as you please....but let me echo the thoughts of some others here, it is a Mach 1 and should stay Mach 1 imho. I also feel the kit would detract from the Mach 1 theme and retro appeal.

Roush has done some Machs with the Stage 3 kit and it looked okay, I guess you never know. Please post a pic if/when you do it!

G-townMACH · 08-27-2004, 12:56 AM

Well I'll say it. Go for it man. If you're going to put a body kit on a Mustang, i think the saleen (as well as the Kaminari) is a great choice. They look good. Also, i think you can get the saleen style kit without it saying "saleen" on the rear bump. Maybe check mrbodykit.com

grimreefer · 08-27-2004, 07:07 AM

What the #$%* are you thinking?!?!?!

J/K

Seriously, since you asked for thoughts... I have never been a fan of anything Saleen so I probably wouldn't like it on mine. Your car though, so have a blast with it.

badjoey · 08-27-2004, 08:01 AM

that's not a mach

Kiddnewt · 08-27-2004, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by merfsiu
Whatever you like, but in the most polite way as possible IMHO it looks rice.

But... to each his (or her) own.

Mach On!! :THUMBSUP:

GOTdaBLUE1 · 08-27-2004, 03:47 PM

I think it would look AWESOME. :!!: Go for it. :THUMBSUP:

P_RsMach1 · 08-27-2004, 10:14 PM

Personally, I've always like the way saleens look. also i always like to make my car unique. dont like to look like all the other cars around. then it comes to a matter of preference. if you like it go for it. people have many different taste. some people will like it and some wont. as long as you like it then go for it..

gmoore · 08-28-2004, 09:16 PM

I'm digging it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sapperstang · 08-29-2004, 10:08 AM

Ugly like pretty much all Saleen's.

MR Bulk · 08-29-2004, 11:48 PM

Said in the most polite (and humorous) way possible:

Sorry, but it is reminiscent of what they threw at me and my wife as we left the church on our wedding day...

steven · 08-31-2004, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by NowellsMach1
I am sure some of you will flame me but I am thinking of customizing my Mach 1 with a S281 Body kit, Imagine how cool a Comp. Orange Mach would look with this Saleen Kit...What do you think

never thought of that! wow that would be cool , lose ALL the saleen badges and you would get my vote ,keep the flat black though!

ssnake-oyl Rod · 08-31-2004, 06:14 PM

It`s your car and your money. Have a ball!!! Paint it a color other than the standard colors. I would like to see a Bright Blue Metalic paintjob with the Mach stripes!!

CZERsMach1 · 06-29-2008, 12:40 AM

Ok it looks bad *** but your gona have to do some extra work to make it fit your car, we just put a saleen body kit on my brother 01 GT and we had to custamized the part on the bumper that latches on to the car, and the side skirts havent even been installed because they came a little smaller so we have to use fiberglass and make em bigger.
It turned out nice but it took us a while to get it to fit right.

beerformeplz · 06-29-2008, 01:37 AM

Quixotis · 06-29-2008, 03:37 AM

Oh! And this one time... at band camp... I stuck a Mach 1 in my Saleen!

03Mach1BoyAdam · 06-29-2008, 08:04 AM

Looks like all traces of a Mach 1 has disappeared....it's a nice kit but it doesn't say Mach 1 though

kiler be · 06-29-2008, 09:00 AM

Put the kit on a v-6 Mustang. MACH 1 looks good like it is. That said its your car do what you like. IMHO.

08-26-2004, 07:26 PM	#1
NowellsMach1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Jackson, NJ Posts: 59	What do you think of a MACH-LEEN I am sure some of you will flame me but I am thinking of customizing my Mach 1 with a S281 Body kit, Imagine how cool a Comp. Orange Mach would look with this Saleen Kit...What do you think Attached Thumbnails __________________ Thanks, Nowell 2004 Mach 1 Competition Orange 5 Speed nowellherman@hotmail.com

08-26-2004, 08:38 PM	#4
DSG2003Mach1 700 HP Mach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 8,384	just be warned ive heard all over the place that the saleen kits require quite alot of prep work before theyll fit right, alot of extra cost in man hours there __________________ 03 dsg mach1 - MPR built 9.5:1 motor, D1, cams, ported intake, full exhaust, magnum t56, built rear, E85 etc... '12 F150 FX2 Supercrew with Ecoboost daily beater

08-26-2004, 09:10 PM	#5
73mach Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: rock hill sc Posts: 257	id like the front and rear bumpers only i like the gills __________________ best of both worlds 73 mach1 and 2004 mach 1 mods mach 1 brushed door seals plates cdc sequential tail lights cdc honeycomb tail pannel mate black bumper inserts mach 1 id tag set mgw gripper mach 1 shift nob mgw emergency break handel K&N drop in filter slp loudmouth cat back blue stripes in seats 8" black antenna 3\4" shaker extension mach32 v shaker emblems eibach pro springs falken torque 5 rims

08-26-2004, 09:22 PM	#6
pic18 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cumberland,RI Posts: 590	I like the idea. I just got my 5.0 magazine in the mail today. It had 20th anniversary Saleen on the cover. The black stripe going down the middle reminded me of what some people have done to their mach's and got me thinking how a mach would look with that kit. Money will keep me from doing it. If you can do it go for it!:THUMBSUP: __________________ Jeff's All American Car Page 2004 Black Mach1 Sold 2008 Pontiac G8 GT Magnetic Gray Metallic Sold 2009 Pontiac G8 GT Liquid Red 2011 Z71 Silverado

08-26-2004, 10:57 PM	#9
TJ4Cam Supercharger Heaven! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ft Jennings, Ohio Posts: 2,335	As always, its your car and you will do as you please....but let me echo the thoughts of some others here, it is a Mach 1 and should stay Mach 1 imho. I also feel the kit would detract from the Mach 1 theme and retro appeal. Roush has done some Machs with the Stage 3 kit and it looked okay, I guess you never know. Please post a pic if/when you do it! __________________ 2003 Jack Roush Classic Stg 3 #34 of 46 Built! Zinc Yellow (the only one) Roush Serial # 7425 Built 1/13/03 1985 Canyon Red SVO- My 1st Stang, sold MCA 56545

08-26-2004, 08:25 PM	#2
03D3 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: HERE, THERE Posts: 66	:THUMBSUP:

08-26-2004, 08:28 PM	#3
LGBRofTWFame 748! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Tallmadge, Ohio Posts: 528	At a dealership, there was a DSG Mach 1 with Saleen body kit, wheels, and Saleen logos on the windshield. The dealer wanted an extra 8,000 or 9,000 for it. I almost cried. Don't get me wrong, I like the Saleen kit and everything, but if it says Saleen on it, I am not interested. I have a Mach, not a Saleen. Just my .02 :THUMBSUP:

08-26-2004, 09:23 PM	#7
merfsiu A Conservative Liberal Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: chitown Posts: 305	Whatever you like, but in the most polite way as possible IMHO it looks rice.

08-26-2004, 10:47 PM	#8
5Liter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 742	Rice? I guess we all have our own interpretations. Anyways, I think the Saleen kit looks great on a Mustang. However, I think the Mach has a very retro theme going for it, and you will lose that with the kit. As long as you don't mind that, then go for it. I personally would shave the Saleen lettering off the rear bumper. I have an 04 Cobra bumper, and wouldn't put it on my car without smoothing those letters either.

08-27-2004, 12:56 AM	#10
G-townMACH Drinks Gas, Hauls a$$ Join Date: May 2004 Location: somewhere in Texas Posts: 635	Well I'll say it. Go for it man. If you're going to put a body kit on a Mustang, i think the saleen (as well as the Kaminari) is a great choice. They look good. Also, i think you can get the saleen style kit without it saying "saleen" on the rear bump. Maybe check mrbodykit.com __________________ 2004 Mach 1, 5-speed, Black Mods: Headers...O/R H...Flows...suspension...wheels...swishahouse in stereo. "Life is a big, smoky burnout!"

08-27-2004, 07:07 AM	#11
grimreefer U.S. Merchant Marine Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Titusville, FL... currently: San Diego Posts: 2,438	What the #$%* are you thinking?!?!?! J/K Seriously, since you asked for thoughts... I have never been a fan of anything Saleen so I probably wouldn't like it on mine. Your car though, so have a blast with it. __________________ '08 BGM TBSS (3SS/2WD) - Bone Stock

08-27-2004, 08:01 AM	#12
badjoey former mach1 owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: bradford,pa Posts: 2,495	that's not a mach

08-27-2004, 03:47 PM	#14
GOTdaBLUE1 "Can you hear me now?!?" Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Rafael, CA Posts: 1,048	I think it would look AWESOME. :!!: Go for it. :THUMBSUP: __________________ 2003 Azure Blue 5-speed IUP born 01/24/03 378277 SOLD* ________________________________ 1997 Lincoln Towncar Signature Series Light Cypress Metallic Clearcoat SOLD ________________________________ Current stable includes: Silver W210 E55 AMG; Black 996 Carrera w/GT3 aero kit

08-27-2004, 10:14 PM	#15
P_RsMach1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ft Rucker Al Posts: 219	Personally, I've always like the way saleens look. also i always like to make my car unique. dont like to look like all the other cars around. then it comes to a matter of preference. if you like it go for it. people have many different taste. some people will like it and some wont. as long as you like it then go for it.. __________________ 2003 DSG (SOLD) C&L cold air kit Predator tuner Magnaflow x-pipes w/hiflow cats Magnaflow cat back FRPP 4.10 gears UPR shifter Mach1 floor mats 20% tint sides and rear Eibach sportline springs Steeda caster camber plates New Car: 03 Black Terminator Magnaflow x-pipes Flowmaster C/B MGW shifter H&R Race springs K&N FIPK 15% tint all around Steeda caster camber plates 2.76 billet flow S/C pulley Billet flow idler Predator customed tuned Enroute:AFS 03 Cobra 18's

08-28-2004, 09:16 PM	#16
gmoore Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 156	I'm digging it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

08-29-2004, 10:08 AM	#17
Sapperstang Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Timbukto, AK Posts: 1,587	Ugly like pretty much all Saleen's. __________________ 04 Azure Blue Mach 1 SOLD! IUP Steeda Tri-Ax K&N filter SLP Loudmouth catback

08-29-2004, 11:48 PM	#18
MR Bulk Guest Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hawaii Posts: 290	Said in the most polite (and humorous) way possible: Sorry, but it is reminiscent of what they threw at me and my wife as we left the church on our wedding day...

08-31-2004, 06:14 PM	#20
ssnake-oyl Rod Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rusk,Tx. Posts: 17	It`s your car and your money. Have a ball!!! Paint it a color other than the standard colors. I would like to see a Bright Blue Metalic paintjob with the Mach stripes!! __________________ Rod

06-29-2008, 12:40 AM	#21
CZERsMach1 DSG~Mach1~ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Detroit,MI Posts: 168	Re: What do you think of a MACH-LEEN Ok it looks bad *** but your gona have to do some extra work to make it fit your car, we just put a saleen body kit on my brother 01 GT and we had to custamized the part on the bumper that latches on to the car, and the side skirts havent even been installed because they came a little smaller so we have to use fiberglass and make em bigger. It turned out nice but it took us a while to get it to fit right.

06-29-2008, 01:37 AM	#22
beerformeplz Roll Tide ! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Richmond Posts: 2,491	Re: What do you think of a MACH-LEEN __________________ "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not. " - Thomas Jefferson

06-29-2008, 03:37 AM	#23
Quixotis The Hammer of the Gods Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Valhalla Posts: 913	Re: What do you think of a MACH-LEEN Oh! And this one time... at band camp... I stuck a Mach 1 in my Saleen! __________________ My rides: 2003 Mach 1 TR Auto 1986 GT 5.0 5-Speed Official Member of M.A.C.H.

06-29-2008, 08:04 AM	#24
03Mach1BoyAdam Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cecil County, MD Posts: 785	Re: What do you think of a MACH-LEEN Looks like all traces of a Mach 1 has disappeared....it's a nice kit but it doesn't say Mach 1 though

06-29-2008, 09:00 AM	#25
kiler be Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: culpeper va. Posts: 4,915	Re: What do you think of a MACH-LEEN Put the kit on a v-6 Mustang. MACH 1 looks good like it is. That said its your car do what you like. IMHO.

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