GT350
01-17-2016, 03:40 PM
#167
Race Car
01-18-2016, 10:32 AM
#169
If it were strictly for performance I'd agree, but I'm a geek for audio and tech. I want the track spec options with the tech pack audio/tech for cruising. Thats just me though. Its why I like the R so much.
01-18-2016, 11:55 AM
#171
The R - no chance. Right now a 10k ADM for an R is highly sought after - most dealers want the standard 20-40k over for the R. You're looking at an extremely rare 500 made for the year.
Since you need back seats why not consider a GT350 with the Track Option? You get the backseats with the Flat Plane Crank and the MagneRide. 3000-4000 will be in production for 2016. What you don't get is the carbon wheels and R compound tires. All of these variants of the GT350 have an ADM but non R is less severe - 5k ADM is possible right now (though hard to find)- so MSRP deals should become more common on the non R. Considering your going to be street driving i'm guessing with occasional track use- might be the better option.
There are too many factors of the R that put me off. The carbon rear wing part alone retails at $18,240 dollars - the carbon wheels retail at just below $15,000 - if any of these items get damaged enjoy replacing that.
Since you need back seats why not consider a GT350 with the Track Option? You get the backseats with the Flat Plane Crank and the MagneRide. 3000-4000 will be in production for 2016. What you don't get is the carbon wheels and R compound tires. All of these variants of the GT350 have an ADM but non R is less severe - 5k ADM is possible right now (though hard to find)- so MSRP deals should become more common on the non R. Considering your going to be street driving i'm guessing with occasional track use- might be the better option.
There are too many factors of the R that put me off. The carbon rear wing part alone retails at $18,240 dollars - the carbon wheels retail at just below $15,000 - if any of these items get damaged enjoy replacing that.
01-18-2016, 01:13 PM
#172
Burning Brakes
01-18-2016, 03:22 PM
#173
Burning Brakes
Seems the way to go is to get the track pack, and then have an aftermarket installer upgrade the audio. Gotta have those magnetic shocks!
01-18-2016, 03:51 PM
#176
Rennlist Member
Car dies after 53 miles?!
Repost?
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...53-Miles-on-it
Repost?
http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...53-Miles-on-it
My Car Died on day 2 with 53 Miles on it
Yes this is posted on the other place, but for those who do not go there I post it here
I picked up my car on 12/22 and it died on 12/23 before lunch. I figured I would wait on the details before posting anything.
Just driving car normally as the weather is cold and I know that the tires do not like it, so getting off the highway on a downhill exit ramp. I depress the clutch and coast for a bit and come to a stop at the intersection. The motor was idling the whole time and when I came to a stop the motor just died no odd noise and no indictor lights, nothing.
Try to restart and the car makes a sound as if the battery is dead. So, fortunately, I am only 3 miles from my dealer, so they come out with a charge pack to jump start and to no avail, the motor will not turn over.
So we figure lets just give it a push start. So we get it going and I drop the clutch and the rear wheels just slide. Does not look to good, so time for a flatbed. The guy was great and got the car on and off without the splitter or any of the underbody touching anything.
Get the car to the shop and on the lift to see if the motor will move via a breaker bar on the balancer, it does not move forward or backward. OK, lets pull the plugs and check the cylinders. All plugs look great and cylinders are clean.
Put it back up on the lift and disconnect all accessory belts and try to manually move the motor. Still stuck dead and does not budge.
Time to call ford who says they need to send a field engineer out to look at it. He comes out a week later sees no codes at all and authorizes a new motor as they want this motor back for forensics. He and the mechanic figure spun/seized crank bearing.
A week later and a lot of parts ordered, we have a new motor. Mechanic goes to pull the motor and something unexpected happened. The motor will not easily separate from the bell housing. After a bit of hard work it comes apart and we discover the unexpeted.
One of the bolts that attaches the bell housing to the transmission had come loose and got caught up by the flywheel and froze it in place against the bell housing. So the motor is fine and it was the bolt that froze up everything.
Ford decides that the want the transmission back as is for analysis and is sending a new transmission, flywheel and clutch pack. So if all goes well, my parts should show up and by mid to end next week my car will be running again.
It's been a long months wait but I am so in love with this car........Steve
I did want to add that Ford and my dealer have been great they expedited all parts procurement and shipping.
So this process is going as well as it can and I am happy they have jumped on this for me.
Yes this is posted on the other place, but for those who do not go there I post it here
I picked up my car on 12/22 and it died on 12/23 before lunch. I figured I would wait on the details before posting anything.
Just driving car normally as the weather is cold and I know that the tires do not like it, so getting off the highway on a downhill exit ramp. I depress the clutch and coast for a bit and come to a stop at the intersection. The motor was idling the whole time and when I came to a stop the motor just died no odd noise and no indictor lights, nothing.
Try to restart and the car makes a sound as if the battery is dead. So, fortunately, I am only 3 miles from my dealer, so they come out with a charge pack to jump start and to no avail, the motor will not turn over.
So we figure lets just give it a push start. So we get it going and I drop the clutch and the rear wheels just slide. Does not look to good, so time for a flatbed. The guy was great and got the car on and off without the splitter or any of the underbody touching anything.
Get the car to the shop and on the lift to see if the motor will move via a breaker bar on the balancer, it does not move forward or backward. OK, lets pull the plugs and check the cylinders. All plugs look great and cylinders are clean.
Put it back up on the lift and disconnect all accessory belts and try to manually move the motor. Still stuck dead and does not budge.
Time to call ford who says they need to send a field engineer out to look at it. He comes out a week later sees no codes at all and authorizes a new motor as they want this motor back for forensics. He and the mechanic figure spun/seized crank bearing.
A week later and a lot of parts ordered, we have a new motor. Mechanic goes to pull the motor and something unexpected happened. The motor will not easily separate from the bell housing. After a bit of hard work it comes apart and we discover the unexpeted.
One of the bolts that attaches the bell housing to the transmission had come loose and got caught up by the flywheel and froze it in place against the bell housing. So the motor is fine and it was the bolt that froze up everything.
Ford decides that the want the transmission back as is for analysis and is sending a new transmission, flywheel and clutch pack. So if all goes well, my parts should show up and by mid to end next week my car will be running again.
It's been a long months wait but I am so in love with this car........Steve
I did want to add that Ford and my dealer have been great they expedited all parts procurement and shipping.
So this process is going as well as it can and I am happy they have jumped on this for me.
01-18-2016, 04:32 PM
#178
Race Car
It's got A/C and a radio/USB/Sync. I think there might be a CD player too...not sure.
Need4S - agree and all the audio geeks are complaining the 7,500 Technology package stereo isn't good enough anyway - I would go aftermarket too if I wanted a big stereo.
Fbirch - enjoy! I'm going to be at a separate event same track.
Need4S - agree and all the audio geeks are complaining the 7,500 Technology package stereo isn't good enough anyway - I would go aftermarket too if I wanted a big stereo.
Fbirch - enjoy! I'm going to be at a separate event same track.
01-18-2016, 09:31 PM
#179
Got one in December as DD....slapped snow tires on the day after I got it. Properly broken in with 1200 miles - can't wait for spring for lime rock (although noise limit may be an issue with stock exhaust)! Much better steering feel than I expected too. And of. Course the exhaust note is to die for 
01-19-2016, 01:07 AM
#180
Spell Checker
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All very positive reviews thus far. I made the mistake of telling my Dad and my brother-in-law that I was considering it; they are both completely car crazy. Looks like I will have to wait to order one to not pay ADM. BIL just interviewed in Gainesville for residency, so I would have a track buddy in the winter for Sebring.