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Old 04-22-2009, 11:52 AM
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So far, it looks like a Mustang with Jaguar Hood, Grill, Wheels and Headlights. I'm a fan of Mustangs, so that's not bad. Is that where you got your inspiration from? Just might be the Most Expensive Mustang I've ever seen! It will definately be one of a kind.
 

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Old 04-27-2009, 01:58 PM
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just buy a Mustang and be done with it!
 
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Old 04-27-2009, 02:23 PM
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Yeah I hate to say it because I don't really like Mustangs and I love Jaguars, but you might be working backwards here.

If you start out with a new Mustang GT and throw an STS twin turbo kit on it. (430hp and 480ft/lbs) Then heavily modify the body using a Jaguar front end, it would probably be about half the price and just as nice..

I'm totally a fan of custom builds, I've partaken in my fair share, but I would hate to see you waste more money than you have to.. I think it's a great idea, blending Euro elegance with American muscle car lines, but it sounds like quite a project.. Good luck and keep us posted.. Do you have a picture of your XJ? or of the mean sounding S-Type they have in their shop? Eric

http://www.ststurbo.com/mustang_gt_twin_turbo
 
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Old 04-27-2009, 06:50 PM
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how do they plan to add 150-200HP? I'm assuming twin screw s/c + exhaust upgrade. Anything else?
 
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Old 04-28-2009, 01:52 PM
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I'm thinking the same thing. Convert a Mustang into a Jag at half the cost. Your drawing is of a Mustang anyways, so maybe go the other way around.

Have them insert the Jaguar Motor/Trani into a Mustang. Then add all the body work, wood interior and such.

I too am a greater fan of the Jaguar, but it seems like money out the window that you could use for more mods to get exactly what you want.
 
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Old 04-28-2009, 10:32 PM
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here's what I would do if I were you - do whatever mods you had planned to add HP -- then keep your money on the body mods. It's hard to tell from a sketch, but a 2007 XJR is a much more elegant looking machine that the hypothetical mustang hybrid in the sketch. Whatever you end up doing, keep us posted .. curious to see.
 
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This is a nice drawing by a sixteen year old kid who has enough money for art supplies.

If it makes you fell any better kid, it's a hell of a good drawing. Stay away from cars until you can earn enough money through a real career, then buy any nice car you want.
 
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Old 04-29-2009, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by JagtechOhio
This is a nice drawing by a sixteen year old kid who has enough money for art supplies.

If it makes you fell any better kid, it's a hell of a good drawing. Stay away from cars until you can earn enough money through a real career, then buy any nice car you want.
That thought Definitely crossed my mind, as I'm sure it did many others.

BUT, I was going to give the benefit of the doubt since I've met men that have spent a lot more money on stranger things.

Although, most of them had better spelling/grammar. No offense frozinfire...
 
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I'd volunteer him to design a logo for the site...he has the skills.

Whay do you think, Fronz?
 
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