Black & Blue

[SteelTownStang]

… had it delivered today. Here are some of the dealership pics. I’ll get some of my own up later.

First mod: Speed Dawg’s Black w/Grabber Blue Shift Knob. I'll have to get it in to Wolfpack to get it lowered... and maybe some other things


Oh... I'll have to change my sig... and most everything is for sale... will post items later.

[Stroked03Cobra]

Best Color combo ever!

[crazylou]

Best Color combo ever!

x2 nice ride...

[scott5]

Best Color combo ever!

x2 nice ride...

x3.. Congrats.

[SteelTownStang]

Nice! I like it!
Did you trade in the 08? Curious if they "allowed" you a fair price?

Ryan

Hey Ryan, Thanks. No issues with the transaction. I would have probably got a few more dollars if I were to sale it myself, but would have lost on the taxes. It's a "wash", so I removed most of the mods and traded it in...

x3.. Congrats.

Thanks Scott.

[GOT SVT]

very nice

saw that shift knob last night at wow show, speed dawg has a booth

[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.

[John4cam]

yeah that blue stripe sets that thing off without being too gawdy. Congrats..

[yeahloh95]

wow is that a sharp car i like how the cam covers match the stripes

[RogerStout]

Very Nice! Love the color..

[Silverhatch]

Nice! Did the salesman weigh about 500 lbs?

[PaxtonShelby]

Gorgeous car - congrats!!

[SteelTownStang]

Thanks guys!

[Sonic03snake]

Very nice! My favorite color combo too.

[Seer]

absolutely beautiful

[pop's stang]

Damn....that's sweet!!!! Love the colors!!!! Congrat's

[SteelTownStang]

Thanks Lou.

[stevec5ws6]

wow, sexy color combination.. posssibly the first stripes i wouldn't rip off a GT500 before going for a cruise!