for the silver the dealer **** says that they want 400 bucks more because they would have to dealer trade and ford doesnt reimberse x-plan on dealer trades...if i went with the black though i could use tha 400 to get the wheels chromed, i need pics of a black 01 on chrome if anyone has them...please help me decide

 

I say go the silver.

It is the fastest you know

Paul

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2001 Silver Lightning
Stock.....for now....

My Wish List:
Air intake kit
Lower Pulley
Chip
Electric fan kit
Power Power Power....more to follow

 

Black '01 on chromes would look sweet. Just remeber the 100$ Zaino option your gonna need about every 6mo's to keep it clean.

Silver with Silver wheels looks sweet too. It easier to clean by far and doesn't show dirt bad at all.

They both look good. On a showroom black is gonna look the best, but the silver has more distinct lines with the Trim being black and all. I guess its a matter of preference. I will say the silver will look better probably 10 years down the road.

Edit: I prefer White myself. I had a Silver 2000 and I must say I like the White better
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2001 Lightning
(Recv. Date 05/18/2001)



[This message has been edited by twiztid (edited 06-15-2001).]

 

Tuff decision. I first wanted red or white. Tho' silver isn't any less good looking I thought black or red was more of a muscle vehicle color. I did black and tho' it does show more when dirty the clearcoat makes it easy to clean wothout marking up the paint. I saw a yellow in the back of a Super Ford magazine and thought that was cool too, but it isn't an option. Be glad you have to make a choice. In some areas people just can't get 'em.

 

Go with what you REALLY want. $400 spread over the life of the truck is NOTHING.

With that said... Silver is a much better color.

 

Here is my 01 Lightning with chromed 99/00 wheels on it.



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99 red lightning, bassani complete system #1610 of 4000
2001 Lightning, SVO throttle body
2000 super duty v10
Cobra "R" #131 of 300
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I don't think you could go wrong with either color, but I would take the silver if I had a choice.

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Scott

 

I love the looks of a black L with chrome rims but I am a clean freak so I picked silver because it is easy to keep clean and doesn't show any swirl marks whatsoever!

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00 Silver L
Built 3/16/00

Mods:
AAD F-1 Hood
01 Headlights & Tails
3/4 Drop
Eibach Front Coils
Hotchkis Rear Springs
75hp NOS Dry Shot
JDM Nitrous Program
90mm MAFS
JL Air Intake
Oval Bore Throttle Body
PSP Electric Fan
Redline Water Wetter


HANKFAN

 

I just might be the resident expert on the color choice HaHa. Black IS by far the sharpest looking color when clean. That being said, if you want to be cleaning/waxing your truck instead of driving it buy black. If you want a good looking truck when clean/waxed, and one that doesn't show the dirt, you know the answer. If not, look at the photo

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1999 Black Lightning

• 1940 of 4000

Traded for: 2001 Silver Bolt

• Adopted 3/24/01
• Red Line Water Wetter
• Wet Okole's
• Bed Rug
• JL Stage II Ram air
• Chipless in Jersey

OUT WITH THE OLD....IN WITH THE NEW

 

 

does anyone have a black 01 with 01 chrome wheels? i could get it detailed once a week for 15 bucks at work but i really dont want swirls, are they a big problem how much would you guys think it will cost to get the stock wheels chromed?

 

$150/wheel to chrome anything at my local wheel place... The '01 wheels should be hitting the aftermarket chrome wheels places soon - their 'exchange' deal would be cheaper than chroming your own.




[This message has been edited by DreaminAboutL (edited 06-15-2001).]

 

black it is then.....

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99 COBRA, DE-MODDED

 

You got that right!

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Soon: 2001 Black L. FOR SALE: 1997 XLT Reg. Cab, 4.2L V6, 5spd, Superchipped, '99 Lightning Grill, '99 XLT White Bumper w/Fog Light Kit, K&N Air Filter, Dash Mat, Clear Corner Lenses, Clear Tailights, MagnaFlow Muffler, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Edelbrock Shocks, Duraliner, Extang Saber Tonneau, Painted Tailgate Handle, Bell-Tech 2" Rear Drop, Amer. Rac. Atlas Wheels Clad in 275/60/17 Eagle GTII. Likes straightaways, loves twisties.
"If you're in control, you're going too slow."--Mario Andretti

 

RED !!!!
Be Bold. Be Brave!!!

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Rick
'01 Red Lightning Ordered 11/30/00
Built On 2/20/01
Arrived at Dealer 3/19/01
Picked Up 4/5/01
Mods:
Downey SST
BedRug