PP2 OWNER EXPERIENCES - RAVES/QUIRKS

[Bluezeke]

You’re welcome. It it is velocity blue—a little lighter than Kona.

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[maddseason]

That hood will look great. I ordered a donor trunk lid to mount the GT350R wing and it made it easier to drill the holes and put the car back to stock if needed. Followed a video from CJ pony parts for great instructions.Picked one up on eBay $350 shipped. It came by greyhound bus from CA all the way to VA. I looked around at local salvage yards but couldn’t find one. A new one from dealer would have been over $600 not including freight. I’ll post some picks when done.

Hi, wondering if you might know. I want to install the GT350 rear spoiler (not the track version), the base gt350 which the gurney flap can be added to. I know i have to drill holes for the middle pedestal but wondering if the existing hole locations match where the ends of the spoiler need to mount on the trunk lid? I"ve asked a few retailers most recently sportwing.com but they are not sure.

 

[hetzted1313]

That color is real nice, If I saw that color I would have looked for one.

 

[hemistar1]

Hi, wondering if you might know. I want to install the GT350 rear spoiler (not the track version), the base gt350 which the gurney flap can be added to. I know i have to drill holes for the middle pedestal but wondering if the existing hole locations match where the ends of the spoiler need to mount on the trunk lid? I"ve asked a few retailers most recently sportwing.com but they are not sure.

Matt, I am not sure about the gurney flap. maybe someone in the GT350 forum may have an answer.

 

[maddseason]

Matt, I am not sure about the gurney flap. maybe someone in the GT350 forum may have an answer.

Thanks i'll try there. I am more concerned about the existing hole placement on my PP2 and if it's the same (for the outer mounts, i know the center i have to drill) as the cobra. I know the trackpack version is, per CJ Pony's installation video so probably I just need to drill holes for the middle pedestal. But I bought it from sportwing.com (replica oem), gloss black for $247 vs. $800 stock OEM. i'll post pics when I get it.

 

[maddseason]

So I have driven mine now for 1700 miles and I have to say 1700 incredible joyous miles. I swapped out the SC2s (i live in Connecticut) and put on Nitto NT555 G2s, 305/35/R19 Z rated, all around. Unfortunately i have a little poke in the front. So i may switch to 285s in the front. IDK yet. I want to install the andersen composites gt350 style front bumper and fenders which would give an 1" wider fender eliminating the poke in the front.

Anyway, its still cold here, so I don't get great grip below 65 degrees. That being said the car handles well, response is great. I've had her up to 135mph and she stays planted. Braking is amazing, in sport mode with stiffer steering and response, it's solid. The only thing i've noticed is and a lot has to do with not driving a stick for several years, a few times from 5th i've gone right into 3rd, yikes. But aside from that its a joy to drive. The power from 1st to 2nd is huge. it just wants to go! And aside from the mechanics of the drive experience, the looks, thumbs up and taunting from non stang drivers is a lot of fun too.

 

[hemistar1]

So I have driven mine now for 1700 miles and I have to say 1700 incredible joyous miles. I swapped out the SC2s (i live in Connecticut) and put on Nitto NT555 G2s, 305/35/R19 Z rated, all around. Unfortunately i have a little poke in the front. So i may switch to 285s in the front. IDK yet. I want to install the andersen composites gt350 style front bumper and fenders which would give an 1" wider fender eliminating the poke in the front.

Anyway, its still cold here, so I don't get great grip below 65 degrees. That being said the car handles well, response is great. I've had her up to 135mph and she stays planted. Braking is amazing, in sport mode with stiffer steering and response, it's solid. The only thing i've noticed is and a lot has to do with not driving a stick for several years, a few times from 5th i've gone right into 3rd, yikes. But aside from that its a joy to drive. The power from 1st to 2nd is huge. it just wants to go! And aside from the mechanics of the drive experience, the looks, thumbs up and taunting from non stang drivers is a lot of fun too.

Matt ..I love that red..it pops...I have the same shifting issue when down shifting as well. It happens. Funny ..you got 1700 and my 2019 has about 1300..(been working from home) so not really driving anywhere far.

‘Keep on enjoying the ride!!

 

[Arknsawchuck]

I have the same tires on mine, same size too. When it warms up for you and you get to push it hard in corners you may find a little rubbing on the front. It will just barely touch the inside of the fender. I have on mine when cornering hard on rough roads. Other than that, no probs. Enjoy

 

[maddseason]

I have the same tires on mine, same size too. When it warms up for you and you get to push it hard in corners you may find a little rubbing on the front. It will just barely touch the inside of the fender. I have on mine when cornering hard on rough roads. Other than that, no probs. Enjoy

do you have lowering springs on your car? i have the cobra ford performance springs, which i bought from CJPONY. they are advertised as compatible with the magnaride suspension. HOwever when i took to ford to get a price, they said it would take 11 hrs at cost of $1600.

 

[hemistar1]

That hood will look great. I ordered a donor trunk lid to mount the GT350R wing and it made it easier to drill the holes and put the car back to stock if needed. Followed a video from CJ pony parts for great instructions.Picked one up on eBay $350 shipped. It came by greyhound bus from CA all the way to VA. I looked around at local salvage yards but couldn’t find one. A new one from dealer would have been over $600 not including freight. I’ll post some picks when done.

Finally got it together last month..I will try a little more tlc on the trunk alignment This weekend but it turned out great.

 

[Fly2High]

love the pedistal wing. That is how they should have done the PP2 in the first place!!

The only thingI would change is... make it Ruby Red. That's what I have and like the two tone black wing on the red car.

Love how polished you have it. What wax/polish/ ceramic do you have on it?

 

[13GetThere]

Right now I don't see a need for a different spoiler from the stock PP2 spoiler. I had it up in the 3 digits and it felt planted.

 

[Rapid Red]

Right now I don't see a need for a different spoiler from the stock PP2 spoiler. I had it up in the 3 digits and it felt planted.

Agree, will run a buck thirty all day...Some of the after market deals make the rear of the car. Look like a tuner, don't fault others, the reason I stay with the factory part.

 

[Fly2High]

I am not changing it either. The engineers had a reason to leave it where it is

I just like a pedistal wing on the car.

 

[maddseason]

I bought a gt350 replica from sportwing for $240. It fit perfect. Lined up with the factory holes. There is a reason the cobra has that spoiler, more down force. FYI the 2021 mach1 (PP2s big brother ) comes with it. They say it provides 150% more down force vs the PP1.

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