Black & Blue

[SteelTownStang]

Trousley Ford Rocks!

Cars looking good!

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My Whipple 2.9 is on with the headers and the larger heat exchanger. Suspension is done too. I'll be at the Wexford show Friday.

I am going to do this splitter and the 2013 front grills.

Nice! Let me know the next time that you're near the Waterfront or South Hills, I'd like to check it out... Any pics?

[Seer]

I've heard good things about the Dynatech's and they are quite a bit less expensive verses Kooks and AMRs ... She's going to sound mean!

It does sound mean... I'm running the bassani race axle back... its freakin loud, lol.

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Nice! Let me know the next time that you're near the Waterfront or South Hills, I'd like to check it out... Any pics?

You should goto the Wexford starlite cruise tomorrow, 3500+ cars and tomorrow is Mustang night.

[SteelTownStang]

It does sound mean... I'm running the bassani race axle back... its freakin loud, lol.



You should goto the Wexford starlite cruise tomorrow, 3500+ cars and tomorrow is Mustang night.

Nice job! Unfortunately I can't make it tomorrow. Sound like a good time...

[SteelTownStang]

Thanks Lou.

[Ares]

Wow that looks good. I like the blue strips on black.

[SteelTownStang]

Wow that looks good. I like the blue strips on black.

Thanks!

[phillysrt4]

Best Color combo ever!

x2. i think i just came

[SteelTownStang]

These ramps work perfectly for lowered cars. My Rhinos with homemade wooded ramp extenders no longer worked after installing a ’13 splitter. I purchased the RR-56 ramps with the ramp extenders (RR-EX-12), which reduces the incline from 10.8 to 6.8 degrees…
My Rhinos provided a height of 6.5” and are 11.5” wide. The RR-56s are 8” high and 12” wide. The extra 1.5” of clearance is a bonus. NOTE: If you would like more space, then the RR-67s are 10” high.
I’m keeping my trusty Rhinos, but if you’re experiencing clearance problems, and you do not have access to a lift, then the Race Ramps are a nice option... and they’re made in the USA (side-by-side pic#6)

[SteelTownStang]

I just picked up a set of like-new SVTPP wheel and tires. I always liked the 14 spoke style of the SVTPP wheels and contemplated purchasing similar designed wheels by BSS, Avant Garde, etc., but kept coming back the SVTPPs.


At the time when purchasing my ’12 I wanted the SVTP Package, but it wasn’t available in the color combination that I wanted. I figured that I would be mod’ing the suspension anyways, and I actually prefer the 3:55 over the 3:73 gears (had them on my 08 GT500). Nonetheless, I still coveted the SVTPP wheels.
Fortunately OEM wheels have greatly improved over the years. I use to replace the wheels and tires shortly after taking delivery of new vehicles in the past. I never thought that I’d be replacing OEM wheels and tires w/OEM… I know that there are better set-ups available, but I’m happy with these for now; and I plan to send the rears off to Weldcraft for widening in the fall.
I conducted a brief evaluation of the two set-ups. The comparison is as follows:


Front


SVTPP- Size 265/40/19, Weight @ 35 psi = 60 lbs., Height 27 ½”, Contact Width 9”

Non-SVTPP- Size 255/40/19, Weight @ 35 psi = 62 lbs., Height 27”, Contact Width 8 ½”

Note: While the SVTPP wheels appear to have more mass, they’re actually 2 lbs. lighter. They’re also taller and wider.


Rear


SVTPP- Size 285/35/20, Weight @ 35 psi = 62 lbs., Height 27 ¾”, Contact Width 10”


Non-SVTPP- Size 285/35/19, Weight @ 35 psi = 64 lbs., Height 27”, Contact Width 10”


Note: Likewise (front), the SVTPP wheels/tires are 2 lbs. lighter. They’re also taller, but the contact area is the same.


*The aforementioned weights and measurements are approximate figures using a standard scale, level, and tape measurer. Manufacture specs may differ.

Conclusion

I really like the appearance of the SVTPP wheels. While the car sits slightly higher (28 1/8” to top of fender well- front/28 5/8”… rear), it actually looks lower as there is less space in the fender wells. The upgraded Goodyear G2s are great. Not sure why so many have complained about them. While I can see that they made not be the best for all-season traction, they’re pretty good on the twisties… and better than the Nittos I had on my 08. I never plan on driving in inclement weather, so this type of traction is not a concern. The only negative I have to report is that the SVTPP wheels are a PIA to clean as compared to the non-SVTPP, which I will be keeping as I do with all of my take-off parts.

[mr4teth]

Wow looks so much better with the SVT wheels!

[travj31]

x2... subtle change but major upgrade

Wow looks so much better with the SVT wheels!

[SteelTownStang]

Thanks Fellas.

[SteelTownStang]

No longer "new". I just realized that the car will be a year old tomorrow (1/28/13). It has been hibernating the past three months. I can't wait until the weather improves. This year's mod? Maybe a TVS... or not

[95V6]

Those wheels look perfect!!

[PaxtonShelby]

Gorgeous car with either set of wheels! I hear ya on needing springtime to get here...

[Wolfpack Speed]

No longer "new". I just realized that the car will be a year old tomorrow (1/28/13). It has been hibernating the past three months. I can't wait until the weather improves. This year's mod? Maybe a TVS... or not

Just do a Kenne Bell and get it over with!

[1320goat]

Car looks great man

[SteelTownStang]

Thanks guys!

Good idea Mike

[cLockWise]

That looks amazing.. Both sets of wheels look good. I'm jealous haha

[Sonic03snake]

Love that color combo!! Wana trade? LOL.