The Ford Mustang is hands down one of the most recognizable and popular sports cars in the world. It’s a true icon, with a massive fan base around the world and a rich history. Over the years, Mustang fans have accumulated a wealth of knowledge about how to improve and modify these cars and created a sort of a build blueprint to follow.
While most fans follow the traditional approach, there are individuals who dare to be different and look for new creative ways to build a Mustang of their dreams.
Custom Wide Body New Edge
This New Edge 2001 Ford Mustang GT convertible owned by Junior Garcia, from Monrovia, CA is one of the builds that don’t conform woith the standards.
It is outfitted with a fully custom wide body kit, air suspension and staggered Rennen Forged deep dish wheels sized 20×11 up front and 20×14 on the back. The car looks like it’s materialized from a Need For Speed video game garage.
“It’s a truly unique build that is sure to turn heads and annoy purists. If you’re tired of seeing the same parts on every other New Edge build and looking for something that stands out, you will definitely appreciate this project”.
Interview with the owner
How did you get into the muscle car scene?
– Been owning Mustangs and Ford trucks for a while now.
Why did you choose a New Edge for your project?
– Just wanted a daily driver and ended up going a bit overboard modding it. Lol.
What inspired you to choose this modification style?
– Myself. I don’t like cookie-cutter builds. I like to be different.
What challenges did you face while putting it together?
– Got a lot of hate from the Mustang community as I was not building a traditional build.
What do you love about your car?
– It’s unique.
List of Modifications
Engine & performance
- 4.6L 2 valve
- Paxton Supercharger
- Forged internals
- Trickflow intake manifold
- Air to Air intercooler
- JLT Performance Oil separators
- Shorty headers
- Mac Performance X pipe with full Mac cat back exhaust
- Built 45 trans
Suspension
- Custom Air ride suspension
- Bilstein shocks
Wheels
- Rennen Forged MV15 rims 20×11 front and 20×14 rear wheels, Step lip triple chrome. Satin black centers
- Spiked lug nuts
- Toyo Tires T1R tires 275-30-20 front and 345-25-20 rears
Exterior mods
- Maier Racing fender flares
- CHP theme wrap
- Carbon fiber hood
- Carbon fiber trunk
- Carbon fiber side skirts
- Carbon fiber side splitters
- Carbon fiber front splitter
- Carbon fiber side scoops
- Carbon fiber fog light bezels.
- Carbon fiber cowl panel
- Custom roll bar made by Justin Pawlak.
- Battle Aero chassis mount wing.
- Real CHP door decals
- Full lights and sirens 🚨
- Push bar
Interior mods
- Carbon fiber A pillars
- Carbon fiber gauge cluster
- Carbon fiber gauge insert
- Carbon fiber shifter bezel
- Carbon fiber radio bezel
- Carbon fiber door pulls
- Carbon fiber door cups
- Carbon fiber arm rest
- Cipher Auto seats
- NRG steering wheel
- Racing harnesses
- Police scanner
- The Interior was dark grey and light grey, and swapped out for a 03 cobra Interior.
Other mods
- Custom trunk setup with custom box with two 12 inch subs and amp rack wrapped in black suede.
What are your future plans for this car?
– I am going to get it wrapped in all white to do a Polar bear CHP theme. Powdercoat my wheel centers white.
Anything else you would like to share about modifying cars in general?
– Build your car to your liking and don’t worry about what other people have to say. You’re the one driving it at the end of the day.
Conclusion
While most New Edge Mustangs follow a proven formula, this one tears up the rulebook with its extensive exterior makeover, hitting a perfect 10 on the scorecard. The blown 4.6L setup with built internals and supporting mods racks up 8.5 points in the performance department, proving this cop-themed pony isn’t just for show. Interior and air-ride suspension setups round out the package at 8 points each, striking a balance between flash and functionality.
| Parts Category | Difficulty Rating* |
|---|---|
| Suspension Mods: | 8/10 |
| Performance Mods: | 8.5/10 |
| Exterior Mods: | 10/10 |
| Interior Mods: | 10/10 |
* Based on our build difficulty evaluation system ⓘ
This build challenges the conventional approach to New Edge Mustang modifications, trading the typical peformance focus for a more show-oriented stance. From its staggered 20-inch Rennen wheels to the full CHP theme, it’s a bold statement that’s bound to ruffle some feathers in the Mustang community. But that’s exactly what makes it special.
Watch the progress and find out more about this Ford Mustang New Edge project by visiting the Instagram profile of the owner: @itsonlyagt!
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