Very good decision.
While a Shelby would be a neat car to own, you get how much of the driving performance, experience for the cheapest V8 available. I paid $29k for my '17. Less than Camry money... And unless I can pay cash for it, I'm not buying.
As you can see below, I personally would...
I get that all the time in both my 911 & Mustang. The worst are fellow Mustang drivers who pull alongside, rev their engines and expect me to race. Seems to drive them crazy when I don't take the bait... :shrug:
Mustangs are a great platform for those who want to "mod" them.
Keeping mine stock though. Paid cash for it, and not much at that... :thumbsup:
My feeling is; mods must have an actual purpose, otherwise they're just bling. My '17 will never be on a race track, so adding speed potential is a...
Brakes indeed...
We run Castrol SRF, Motul or ATE brake fluid. You need a high boiling point to keep brake pressure consistent. We also use Porterfield brake pads.
In my opinion (and experience), you're set up fine to "track" the car. In reality, all the mods won't really make a bit of difference, other than image.
By far, the best "mod" you can do is get some quality instruction. All the aftermarket stuff guys tack on these cars is functionally...
For a real track car, can't do better then a Miata to start with. I tend to prefer more vintage, but any true race car is better than a street car on the road course.