GT Mustangs

STONE47 · 03-19-2012, 10:13 PM

Anyone kno if the '13 model tail lights will be able to fit in the '12 body? Also I have a '12 mustang and I got the hid headlights but now I want the '13 headlights anyone know if those are interchangeable?

Thanks in advance for the help .

**primer2tone** · 03-19-2012, 10:28 PM

I do believe the tail lights will fit. The headlights look like they might bolt up but I couldn't be sure until I see one in person.

Napoleon85 · 03-19-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by primer2tone

I do believe the tail lights will fit. The headlights look like they might bolt up but I couldn't be sure until I see one in person.

I think the tails fit but leave a gap between the light and bumper. There was a pic posted in a thread a while back iirc showing the difference.

**primer2tone** · 03-19-2012, 10:41 PM

I wanna see that. Post a pic if you can find it!

wnt2gofst · 03-19-2012, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Napoleon85

I think the tails fit but leave a gap between the light and bumper. There was a pic posted in a thread a while back iirc showing the difference.

Yep they put them in one the roush cars..

STONE47 · 03-20-2012, 04:36 AM

Thanks for the quick responses and please post a pic if you come across it again.

I love my '12 GT but some of those new bells and whistles are pretty sweet.

gtstyles2 · 03-20-2012, 05:57 AM

Even if the tails fit, I know its not gonna be plug and play.... I know the reverse lights are using the center LEDs of the signal/brake lights.... I hope they can fit w/o much Modding cuz I really like these new tails :-/

STONE47 · 03-20-2012, 09:30 AM

Me too! And I spent the extra on the hid head lights and the new ones are awesome with those small led bars...

Ap0cLFC · 03-20-2012, 09:40 AM

The tails are a different shape. If they are compatible with the 10-12's then you'll need the 13' rear bumper. And the 13' HID's won't be a direct plug and play just like the 10-12 HID's aren't in the halogen setups. Here's a pic comparing my 12' with the 13' tailights. You can see the difference in shape

Napoleon85 · 03-20-2012, 09:42 AM

That second pic just have me a raging hard on. Now I any get up and go to lunch...

STONE47 · 03-20-2012, 09:56 AM

Thanks for showing me those pics yea that seems like u would need to switch the bumpers lol grrrr. Guess I'll have to see how much trouble and money that's gonna cost .

Napoleon85 · 03-20-2012, 09:58 AM

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Thanks for showing me those pics yea that seems like u would need to switch the bumpers lol grrrr. Guess I'll have to see how much trouble and money that's gonna cost .

I'm sure it will be something ridiculous. Look at the rear brace/seat delete from the LS... $3000! Kinda insane what they charge for in demand parts.

**SpectorV** · 03-20-2012, 10:48 AM

the rear bumper is needed probably, but the rear bumper on the Gt/v6 dont have the black crap at the bottom either so its not a bad way to go

Ap0cLFC · 03-20-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by SpectorV

the rear bumper is needed probably, but the rear bumper on the Gt/v6 dont have the black crap at the bottom either so its not a bad way to go

I like that black crap! lol

**SpectorV** · 03-20-2012, 11:46 AM

^^ I like the flow of the 2012 (non GT500) rear though

STONE47 · 03-20-2012, 08:23 PM

Don't get me wrong I love my 12 Mustang GT, but I guess I'm a little butt sore that it doesn't have the newest taillights and sweet LEDs in the head lights.

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Oh and did I hear that the 13's have 8 more horsepower?

wnt2gofst · 03-21-2012, 02:44 PM

Only think I want that the 2013 has is the paddle shifters for the new autos.

wheelman · 03-21-2012, 02:54 PM

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Only think I want that the 2013 has is the paddle shifters for the new autos.

Guess you want nothing then b/c no 13s have paddle shifters!

Napoleon85 · 03-21-2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by wnt2gofst

Only think I want that the 2013 has is the paddle shifters for the new autos.

Lie all you want, I know you love the new tail lights.

**GrabberBlue5.0** · 03-21-2012, 02:58 PM

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Guess you want nothing then b/c no 13s have paddle shifters!

Didn't they add the paddle shifters to all autos?

wnt2gofst · 03-21-2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by wheelman

Guess you want nothing then b/c no 13s have paddle shifters!

That it is an option for 2013 as I was understanging.

Will have to do some more research.

wheelman · 03-21-2012, 03:02 PM

No, that AutoStick or whatever they call it. Select Shift? Almost had me wanting it for clutchless track shifting but ultimately did not want to lose the control you can get with a stick.

wnt2gofst · 03-21-2012, 03:03 PM

Also was tracking going to paddle shifts to match the camaro's.

wheelman · 03-21-2012, 03:04 PM

Did I completely miss paddle shifters somewhere??? Ive been reading threads & articles for like 4 months straight. lol Dont recall any such thing in the order guides.

**GrabberBlue5.0** · 03-21-2012, 03:09 PM

Yea pretty sure all 13 autos have paddle shifters

wheelman · 03-21-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GrabberBlue5.0

Yea pretty sure all 13 autos have paddle shifters

Just found the order guide. No paddle shifters. Select Shift.

wnt2gofst · 03-21-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by wheelman

Just found the order guide. No paddle shifters. Select Shift.

I thought it was with the select shift.. they suppose to have some 13s at our dealer in next couple days. I must go check.

wheelman · 03-21-2012, 03:52 PM

Youre thinking of a Camaro.

Ap0cLFC · 03-21-2012, 04:06 PM

I believe wheelman has got this right. I don't think it's going to have paddle shifters. Just going to be able to manually change gears through the shifter. I don't know why we don't have paddle shifters on our mustangs. I mean smart cars have them.. Probably mini vans too..

wnt2gofst · 03-21-2012, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ap0cLFC

I believe wheelman has got this right. I don't think it's going to have paddle shifters. Just going to be able to manually change gears through the shifter. I don't know why we don't have paddle shifters on our mustangs. I mean smart cars have them.. Probably mini vans too..

I can already manually shift my auto..I want them to do paddle shifters..get the auto perfect like a GTR.

wheelman · 03-21-2012, 04:57 PM

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I can already manually shift my auto..I want them to do paddle shifters..get the auto perfect like a GTR.

For half the price, Ill take a GT without. Probably saving them for the 2015 MY anyway. Dont think Ford will let Chevy be the only muscle car with paddles for very long.

Ap0cLFC · 03-21-2012, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by wnt2gofst

I can already manually shift my auto..I want them to do paddle shifters..get the auto perfect like a GTR.

That would be nice !!

wnt2gofst · 03-21-2012, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by wheelman

For half the price, Ill take a GT without. Probably saving them for the 2015 MY anyway. Dont think Ford will let Chevy be the only muscle car with paddles for very long.

If I could afford a new GTR i would have one. That car is way more then a mustang GT/GT500. Right out the box runs low 11's. WIth a tune and exhuast runs constant low 10's. Then they have them in teh mid 8's now and still DD them like it was still stock. Still weighs 3900lbs launches liek crazy with its AWD and on the street is deadly with its perfect shifting.

I love my mustang but would traded it in a heart beat for a GTR. Sorry.

Ap0cLFC · 03-21-2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by wnt2gofst

If I could afford a new GTR i would have one. That car is way more then a mustang GT/GT500. Right out the box runs low 11's. WIth a tune and exhuast runs constant low 10's. Then they have them in teh mid 8's now and still DD them like it was still stock. Still weighs 3900lbs launches liek crazy with its AWD and on the street is deadly with its perfect shifting.

I love my mustang but would traded it in a heart beat for a GTR. Sorry.

I too have a heart for the GTR. It truly is an amazing car. I'd take one in a heartbeat. But I can't afford one and I absolutely love my stang!