It would appear that I am not the only person who feels this way… Apparently the folks over at Ford feel the same as evidenced by the release of the new 2008 Mustang Bullitt…

Ford has created the perfect sleeper by eliminating the badging, the spoiler, and doing away with the awkward looking fog lights by adding a unique black mesh grille with metallic surround. Add to this a Dark Highland Green paint job and black leather interior with engine turn aluminum trim and a rumbling exhaust tone that matches the movie car, topped off with a 4.6-liter V-8, with cold-air induction technology, and a modified chassis and suspension and what you get is the 2008 Mustang Bullitt! A Mustang which remains true to its heritage.

If… Like me, you are obsessed with the new Bullitt Mustang but already own a GT you can always add a little Bullitt style to your current Mustang GT! Check out these deals…

2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt Edition Grille

Set of Four (4) 17 inch Mustang Charcoal/Dark Argent Bullitt Style Wheels with Pirelli Tires

Set of Four (4) 17 inch Mustang Charcoal/Dark Argent Bullitt Style Wheels with Pirelli Tires

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as well as a full line of Genuine Roush Mustang Parts & Accessories

Believe me we have more than enough new Ford Mustang parts and accessories to keep you in your garage for the next couple of months…

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Check Your Tires -

If you have snow tires which improve traction now is the time to think about having them put on. If you don’t live in a particularly cold area, you’ll probably just want to check and maintain the pressure in the tires you already have.Take a test drive. If your tires lose traction when you break hard on wet roads or if you lose traction accelerating uphill you will need to inflate your tires because they shrink in cold weather. In fact, for every 10-degree Fahrenheit change in temperature, your tire’s inflation pressure will change by about 1 psi. Plus inflated tires also help protect against wheel damage if you hit potholes.

This is also the time you’ll want to replace any lost or damaged hubcaps and wheel covers as they protect your wheel against the damaging corrosion caused by road salt.

Check Your Fluids -

If you didn’t change your anti-freeze last year, you’ll want to do it now. Your car’s antifreeze keeps your car’s engine, radiator and hoses from freezing, and it also prevents engine corrosion.You should also change your engine oil about now. Check with your owners manual to see what kind of motor oil your car needs in the winter. Most cars have recommended oil grades of 5W-30, 10W-30 or 10W-40.

Lube Those Hinges -

There’s nothing worse than being frozen out of your own car. To keep your doors opening and closing in even the coldest weather, applying some petroleum jelly to the door’s hinges and door latches.If it’s your lock that’s frozen, use a lighter or a match to heat the key briefly. Then put it into the lock and turn gently. You can also use a lock de-icer.

Check or Change Your Battery -

Cold temperatures can cut the life of your battery in half, mostly because it takes a lot more power to start your car when it is cold outside. And batteries don’t give any notice before they decide to quit. You can test your battery by buying a battery hydrometer from your local auto parts store. You will also want to make sure the cables have no corrosion and that the connections are tight.If your vehicle battery is older than three years, have it tested at a certified automotive repair facility, batteries tend to last about three years and then fail suddenly.

Prepare an Emergency Kit -

Get an emergency kit together to store in the back of your car. It should contain jumper cables, tire chains and a tool kit. Load up on a few pounds of kitty litter or sand in case you need to get out of a slippery situation, and keep an ice scraper and a shovel in the trunk.

Finally, don’t forget to stock up on flares, flashlights, blankets and first aid supplies.

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Once again… As you can clearly see installing a tailgate lock is simple and effective. If you own a pickup… This is one accessory you shouldn’t leave home without!

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This strong machined hitch step is the perfect solution to accessing the back and sides of SUV’s, Trucks, RV’s and Service Vehicles!

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We’ve added 14 new new Helix Power Tower Plus™ throttle body spacers including applications for these hot vehicles…

2007 Dodge Nitro 3.7L HELIX Throttle Body Spacer

and a…

2005-2007 Honda Ridgeline 3.5L V-6 HELIX Throttle Body Spacer

You can see all of the new Helix Power Tower Plus™ throttle body spacers we’ve added in our newly added items section at the main website. The newly added items sectionshowcases 50 of the latest and greatest items available for purchase at HubcapsPlus.com. It’s a good idea to check out the newly added items section every once in awhile. You never know what we might be adding!

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The thing to keep in mind with the Pop N’ Lock tailgate locks is that the lock itself is an external application. It prevents the tailgate handle from being lifted… If you think about your house door you basically have two locks. A dead bolt and a door knob lock. Think of the tailgate lock as the door knob lock… It simply prevents the door knob, or tailgate handle from turning or lifting…

An unprotected Dodge Ram tailgate handle…

Lift the handle up all the way and insert the lock assembly into the pocket under it. Tilt it up so that the two hooks slide into the cutouts for the handle arms. Push it in forcefully until the hooks snap into place.

After the hooks have snapped into place lift the lock up slightly and peel off the backing from the adhesive tape on the underside of the lock. Then press down on the handle for at least 10 seconds to seat the lock assembly fully.

Protected Dodge Ram tailgate handle with a Pop N’ Lock Tailgate lock installed…

As long as it is in the locked position you will be unable to lift the tailgate handle, making it unable to open and steal!

As you can clearly see installing a tailgate lock is simple and effective. If you own a pickup… This is one accessory you shouldn’t leave home without!

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Look at the example below…

Chrome Wheelskins will give even the most basic style steel wheels an impressive and expensive “hi-end” look and are an inexpensive alternative to those chromed alloy wheels that cost 20 times as much.

Look at the example below…

Durable Chrome Wheelskins are made to fit like a “skin” right over your wheel and take only minutes to install. A series of interlocking metal clips securely fasten each “skin” in place making them easy to maintain and car wash safe. Constructed of high impact ABS polymer and triple-chrome plated Chrome Wheelskins will give your vehicle a high-styled, enhanced appearance for years to come.

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Not only is the price lower, but overall expenses like insurance and taxes are lower too, plus a used vehicle has already taken its biggest hit in depreciation. In short, buying used is the perfect way to get that car you’ve been longing for. Buying used isn’t for everyone though… You need to do your homework and go into it with your eyes open. Consider these issues…

Buying a late-model used vehicle is not as much of a risk as it used to be. When properly maintained, today’s vehicles should easily go well past 100,000 miles, and many could reach 200,000 miles without any major breakdowns, however that is certainly not guaranteed and a used car is either close to coming off warranty or already off it, so you may want to be prepared for some large out of pocket repairs.

Buying a used car also means you won’t have the latest safety features. Newer features such as electronic stability control (ESC), head-protecting curtain air bags, LATCH child-seat restraints, and advanced frontal air-bag systems are harder to find on older vehicles. But a vehicle with more common safety features such as antilock brakes, traction control, and side air bags will be more affordable on a used car than on a similarly equipped new car.

In terms of cost your interest rate may be higher when buying a used car than it would be with a new car but the overall savings on insurance, as well as the lower purchase price should more than outweigh the cost.

With the low cost and availability of aftermarket automotive styling accessories, dressing up a late model used car is not really an issue. No matter the make or model you are interested in, you can find everything from chrome grille inserts to chrome door handle & mirror covers, everything from hubcaps to brake caliper paint, and for the interior there are floor mats, leather steering wheel covers and billet aluminum accessories all of which are easy to install and affordable.

The bottom line is if you can live with a reliable vehicle that is in less-than-mint condition and you’re willing to pay for maintenance and repair costs, your dollars will go further when buying a used car rather than a new one.

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The Pony Package offered Mustang V-6 customers GT-inspired options without the GT price tag. Although the Pony Package option can still run you a pretty penny, it’s certainly no where near the price tag for a GT. The thing is… Why not save even more money? Did you know if you were to buy the standard V6 Mustang and purchase the major components of the Pony Package after the fact and install them yourself you could realistically save thousands of dollars…

I’m not kidding… If you purchase the standard V6 Mustang and then add a…

2005 - 2008 Factory Complete Ford™ Mustang V6 Pony Package Grille Kit

and the…

2005 - 2008 OEM Ford™ Mustang Pony Package Emblem Kit

and then some…
Set of Four (4) 17 inch Mustang Bright Silver Bullitt Style Wheels with Pirelli Tires

You would have just about all of the components that make up the V-6 Pony Package from Ford… Except you will have spent a whole lot less than you would have at the dealer. Plus! You get the satisfaction of having installed it yourself!

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