Vinyl or Stainless Steel inserts - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

gvervoren · 10-07-2013, 06:12 PM

So I'm going to buy black inserts for the rear bumper but I'm not decided on which ones. I'm looking at the matte black vinyl or the black stainless steel ones. Which ones do you like better and why? I'm kind of leaning towards the black stainless steel ones. Really close up pics of the stainless steel ones from different angles would be appreciated. I have never seen the stainless steel ones in person. I hear there is a very small gap between them and the bumper because of the curve of the bumper.

stang8092 · 10-07-2013, 07:36 PM

I have regular stainless on the drag Mach but want to go black.

not a gt · 10-07-2013, 08:20 PM

Black stainless from AM, only pic I have right now, been on there 3 +years, no gap for me they, formed perfect into spaces(maybe you can zoom)
If you really need it I will take pics for you specifically, don't they look like the tape?? They are really nice!!

gvervoren · 10-07-2013, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by not a gt

Black stainless from AM, only pic I have right now, been on there 3 +years, no gap for me they, formed perfect into spaces(maybe you can zoom)

Looks good!! I see they are $10 off this month plus our 5% discount from here.

BTW Nice plates! That was my second choice right after IM SHAKN.

not a gt · 10-07-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by gvervoren

Looks good!! I see they are $10 off this month plus our 5% discount from here.

BTW Nice plates! That was my second choice right after IM SHAKN.

Get them, you will not be disappointed, really good fit...thanks for plate props..most people say "No Tag T", what does that mean??

You want better pics or can you tell what you need?? I can take and post on Wednesday.

gvervoren · 10-07-2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by not a gt

Get them, you will not be disappointed, really good fit...thanks for plate props..most people say "No Tag T", what does that mean??

You want better pics or can you tell what you need?? I can take and post on Wednesday.

No Tag T? LOL When I wrote mine down as an option, I put spaces in it. NOT A GT

If possible, could you take a close up shot at an angle?

not a gt · 10-07-2013, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gvervoren

No Tag T? LOL When I wrote mine down as an option, I put spaces in it. NOT A GT

If possible, could you take a close up shot at an angle?

Will do, I did the same thing with the spaces but the rednecks in MV handed me that and I just kept it.. will take pic Wed and post or a PM..Have a nice evening!!

gvervoren · 10-07-2013, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by not a gt

Will do, I did the same thing with the spaces but the rednecks in MV handed me that and I just kept it.. will take pic Wed and post or a PM..Have a nice evening!!

OK, Thanks!!

j21moss · 10-08-2013, 10:28 PM

I had the reflective vinyl on mine but in time the edges started to roll, so I went with the Plastic Black molded ones from CDC. They also fit edge to edge and what I like about them, the edge are rounded smooth and very glossy and a little flexible so very easy to put on. However, they were a little pricy at $60.00 but they have been on "Hollywood" for 6 yrs and still look new. The only problem thou is I am not sure CDC produces them any longer, so I guess the next best thing is go to stainless, but if you can still find them.. check it out..

not a gt · 10-09-2013, 04:49 PM

Here you go, remember they are thicker than vinyl (I am not a measurement guy, they are the 1st three marks on tape), 2 pics from side,( hard to take, best I could do), you can see they are fairly flush compensating for the thickness and one pic looking straight down the bumper to see how far out they stick, hope it helps.

ICANGO · 10-09-2013, 05:02 PM

I have the stainless on my black Mach. Look great.

gvervoren · 10-09-2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by j21moss

I had the reflective vinyl on mine but in time the edges started to roll, so I went with the Plastic Black molded ones from CDC. They also fit edge to edge and what I like about them, the edge are rounded smooth and very glossy and a little flexible so very easy to put on. However, they were a little pricy at $60.00 but they have been on "Hollywood" for 6 yrs and still look new. The only problem thou is I am not sure CDC produces them any longer, so I guess the next best thing is go to stainless, but if you can still find them.. check it out..

I did a search but I could not find these anywhere. They must have discontinued them. Thanks for your input.

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Originally Posted by not a gt

Here you go, remember they are thicker than vinyl (I am not a measurement guy, they are the 1st three marks on tape), 2 pics from side,( hard to take, best I could do), you can see they are fairly flush compensating for the thickness and one pic looking straight down the bumper to see how far out they stick, hope it helps.

Pics are just what I was looking for! Thanks. I think it looks pretty good. I think I will go with Stainless over vinyl. It has more of a 3D look to it and it doesn't stick out as far as I thought it would. Thanks for the pics!!!!

Italstang · 10-09-2013, 08:14 PM

I have the stainless ones and they look great but i put black smoked tint just to try it and it also looks good.

gvervoren · 10-09-2013, 09:40 PM

I ordered the black stainless steel ones from AM. They were on sale and I get them for $37.99 and that was with our 5% discount. They are normally $49.99.

mach18604 · 10-09-2013, 09:45 PM

I went withMatte black from AM .. Only way to go in my opinion

They have a lot of sales.. Plus the discount code . Can't beat it

not a gt · 10-09-2013, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by gvervoren

I ordered the black stainless steel ones from AM. They were on sale and I get them for $37.99 and that was with our 5% discount. They are normally $49.99.

when they arrive!!

gvervoren · 10-09-2013, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mach18604

I went withMatte black from AM .. Only way to go in my opinion

They have a lot of sales.. Plus the discount code . Can't beat it

If I would have gotten the vinyl ones, I would have gotten the matte but I think I will like the steel ones better.

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Originally Posted by not a gt

when they arrive!!

Will post pics for sure.

mach18604 · 10-11-2013, 08:43 AM

Its all on what you want.. either way. The cars look better with the letters filled in !

its a great mod!

gvervoren · 10-16-2013, 05:53 PM

GRRR. I ordered my inserts last Wednesday and it said same day shipping and they were in stock. They said 2 - 4 days shipping. I just got a notice yesterday that they were finally shipped and they are in NJ as of today. They should have been here by now!!!! Free shipping so I guess I can't complain too much.

10-07-2013, 06:12 PM	#1
gvervoren Garry Vervoren Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Green Bay Wisconsin Posts: 2,878	Vinyl or Stainless Steel inserts So I'm going to buy black inserts for the rear bumper but I'm not decided on which ones. I'm looking at the matte black vinyl or the black stainless steel ones. Which ones do you like better and why? I'm kind of leaning towards the black stainless steel ones. Really close up pics of the stainless steel ones from different angles would be appreciated. I have never seen the stainless steel ones in person. I hear there is a very small gap between them and the bumper because of the curve of the bumper. __________________ >>>Garry Vervoren<<< 2004 Dark Shadow Grey ORIGINAL OWNER!!!! *I USED TO THINK BEING LAZY WAS BAD FOR ME SO I GAVE UP THINKING.* *HOOFBEATS ARE LOUDER THAN HEARTBEATS* 5 Speed, IUP, Tinted windows, 3rd brake light decal, Sequential Tail Lights, Smoked Tail Lights, Black Stainless Steel Bumper Inserts, Anthracite 18" staggard FR500 Build Date 10/08/2003 #567 of a build of 7182

10-07-2013, 07:36 PM	#2
stang8092 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chicopee, MA Posts: 498	Re: Vinyl or Stainless Steel inserts I have regular stainless on the drag Mach but want to go black. __________________ '03 AB Mach 1 (x2), '87 Saleen #223, '92 s/c Saleen clone, '80 Mustang

10-07-2013, 08:20 PM	#3
not a gt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waaayy out in the country,leave your GPS at home! Posts: 4,825	Re: Vinyl or Stainless Steel inserts Black stainless from AM, only pic I have right now, been on there 3 +years, no gap for me they, formed perfect into spaces(maybe you can zoom) If you really need it I will take pics for you specifically, don't they look like the tape?? They are really nice!! __________________ 2003 DSG Mach 1-03 Cobra Term/T56 swap: 2.3L Whipple,3.37 Upper,4 lb.lower, ID 1000 injectors,LCD cooling mod,Billetflow idlers,200A Alt,oil cooler delete with MMR adapter plate,MM oil filter kit,FrozenBoost Heat Exchanger Flowtech L.T., Maganaflow O/R X with Magnapacks, FRRP D.S.,T-56 with 26 spline input shaft and anti venom mod with reverse lockout box, FR steel flywheel,Spec Stage 3+,Moser 31 spline axles,FR 3.73 gear Tuned by B.Kurgan 601Hp/558/Tq

10-08-2013, 10:28 PM	#9
j21moss 3 time Mach 1 owner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Indianapolis/Lebanon, IN Posts: 824	Re: Vinyl or Stainless Steel inserts I had the reflective vinyl on mine but in time the edges started to roll, so I went with the Plastic Black molded ones from CDC. They also fit edge to edge and what I like about them, the edge are rounded smooth and very glossy and a little flexible so very easy to put on. However, they were a little pricy at $60.00 but they have been on "Hollywood" for 6 yrs and still look new. The only problem thou is I am not sure CDC produces them any longer, so I guess the next best thing is go to stainless, but if you can still find them.. check it out.. __________________ 1968 Mustang Fastback 289 Black 1969 Mach 1 351W Burgandy 1970 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler 351 SCJ Black 1970 Mercury Cyclone GT 351C Blue Met 1976 Mustang Mustang II V6 White 1978 Mustang Mach 1 302 Midnight Blue 1995 Mustang GT Conv. 302 Teal 1996 Mustang V6 "Timex" 330,000 miles 2003 Mustang "Hollywood" Mach 1 MRT Promo Zinc Yellow http://www.mustangclubofindianapolis.com "Hollywood" is in Da House!!!!

10-09-2013, 04:49 PM	#10
not a gt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waaayy out in the country,leave your GPS at home! Posts: 4,825	Re: Vinyl or Stainless Steel inserts Here you go, remember they are thicker than vinyl (I am not a measurement guy, they are the 1st three marks on tape), 2 pics from side,( hard to take, best I could do), you can see they are fairly flush compensating for the thickness and one pic looking straight down the bumper to see how far out they stick, hope it helps. __________________ 2003 DSG Mach 1-03 Cobra Term/T56 swap: 2.3L Whipple,3.37 Upper,4 lb.lower, ID 1000 injectors,LCD cooling mod,Billetflow idlers,200A Alt,oil cooler delete with MMR adapter plate,MM oil filter kit,FrozenBoost Heat Exchanger Flowtech L.T., Maganaflow O/R X with Magnapacks, FRRP D.S.,T-56 with 26 spline input shaft and anti venom mod with reverse lockout box, FR steel flywheel,Spec Stage 3+,Moser 31 spline axles,FR 3.73 gear Tuned by B.Kurgan 601Hp/558/Tq

10-09-2013, 05:02 PM	#11
ICANGO Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wis. Rapids, Wi. Posts: 221	Re: Vinyl or Stainless Steel inserts I have the stainless on my black Mach. Look great.

10-09-2013, 08:14 PM	#13
Italstang Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 136	Re: Vinyl or Stainless Steel inserts I have the stainless ones and they look great but i put black smoked tint just to try it and it also looks good.

10-09-2013, 09:40 PM	#14
gvervoren Garry Vervoren Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Green Bay Wisconsin Posts: 2,878	Re: Vinyl or Stainless Steel inserts I ordered the black stainless steel ones from AM. They were on sale and I get them for $37.99 and that was with our 5% discount. They are normally $49.99. __________________ >>>Garry Vervoren<<< 2004 Dark Shadow Grey ORIGINAL OWNER!!!! *I USED TO THINK BEING LAZY WAS BAD FOR ME SO I GAVE UP THINKING.* *HOOFBEATS ARE LOUDER THAN HEARTBEATS* 5 Speed, IUP, Tinted windows, 3rd brake light decal, Sequential Tail Lights, Smoked Tail Lights, Black Stainless Steel Bumper Inserts, Anthracite 18" staggard FR500 Build Date 10/08/2003 #567 of a build of 7182

10-09-2013, 09:45 PM	#15
mach18604 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lyndhurst, Ohio Posts: 2,287	Re: Vinyl or Stainless Steel inserts I went withMatte black from AM .. Only way to go in my opinion They have a lot of sales.. Plus the discount code . Can't beat it __________________ Collecting for an Eaton Swap down the road..

10-11-2013, 08:43 AM	#18
mach18604 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lyndhurst, Ohio Posts: 2,287	Re: Vinyl or Stainless Steel inserts Its all on what you want.. either way. The cars look better with the letters filled in ! its a great mod! __________________ Collecting for an Eaton Swap down the road..

10-16-2013, 05:53 PM	#19
gvervoren Garry Vervoren Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Green Bay Wisconsin Posts: 2,878	Re: Vinyl or Stainless Steel inserts GRRR. I ordered my inserts last Wednesday and it said same day shipping and they were in stock. They said 2 - 4 days shipping. I just got a notice yesterday that they were finally shipped and they are in NJ as of today. They should have been here by now!!!! Free shipping so I guess I can't complain too much. __________________ >>>Garry Vervoren<<< 2004 Dark Shadow Grey ORIGINAL OWNER!!!! *I USED TO THINK BEING LAZY WAS BAD FOR ME SO I GAVE UP THINKING.* *HOOFBEATS ARE LOUDER THAN HEARTBEATS* 5 Speed, IUP, Tinted windows, 3rd brake light decal, Sequential Tail Lights, Smoked Tail Lights, Black Stainless Steel Bumper Inserts, Anthracite 18" staggard FR500 Build Date 10/08/2003 #567 of a build of 7182

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