The problem with the GT500 market is you have quite a few dealers buying up allocations from other dealers at a premium then putting a premium on top of that once they have them. Hopefully Ford can do something to incentivize dealers to sell them to real people not other dealers.
The problem is there isn't any aftermarket oil filter that meets or exceeds the spec of the OEM part. I don't think anyone offers one with an metal inside that provides additional support like the OEM filter.
My biggest complaint with the S550 is that outside of the digital dash in 2018 they have done next to nothing to improve the interior. The layout of the interior is fine but the material quality needs an upgrade and it only gets worse when you're paying Shelby money.
Ford will say the reason...
Yup, it's a lot more work than people think. I've thought about doing it myself but I just don't have the time to invest in it. Maybe one day when I retire. lol
I've met StangMode personally and he's a very nice guy and happy to talk with any fellow enthusiast. While I can understand the dislike for the YouTube business model I respect him for making something of it. Nobody is forcing any of you to watch.
I used the USB method and updated my GT500, Explorer ST and wife's Aviator with no problem. Each one took about a half hour. If you have a quality USB 3.0 or 3.1 drive that's at least 8GB and follow the instructions on the Ford website it should work.
In reality Ford will always try to make the owner prove the modification didn't cause the failure even when they know better that it didn't. The dealer depending on their relationship with Ford might have more preapproval leeway on repairs or concerned about audit because of pushing...
I checked my October 2020 GT500 build today using my friendās borescope and it looks to be ok per Fordās document. The VIN was marked in Fordās system as potentially impacted so Iām relieved. Iāll eventually go to the dealer at some point so Ford is officially notified itās ok.
The GT500 takes priority over all other Mustang builds. They will build every single one planned unless there is a GT500 specific parts shortage. Of course some dealers will use the news of plant shutdowns or production delays to justify ADMs.
I like that the GT350 Track Attack actually covered in depth the details needed for someone looking to go to an actual HPDE where the GT500 classroom time was more about what was needed to just get through that day. I wish you had the option to stay on the ROVAL all day.
It sounds like Signature Wheels is developing a touch up paint program which would be welcome. Finding proper touch up paint for wheels, including OEM is near impossible on a lot of cars. Do we even have touch up paint for the standard GT500 wheels yet?