GT500 style front bumper on MY2018

[DougS550]

So it does work? That's good to hear.
I assume it's the same as the 15-17.

But always read with the GT350 bumper it would not work. So I assume it would be the same for the GT500.

I have the GT 350 Aluminum Hood and the Vicrez GT500 Hood with Anderson Carbon Fiber Wider Vented Fenders

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[mustangpegasus51]

For those with performance pack models -- you'll want to get the base model belly pan for the best fit: https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-under-cover-jr3z17626a

Also wanted to follow up on what fender liner is needed. I know @WaffleMix mentioned the need to get the non-pp one to match the belly pan. However, as @GT 550 had touched upon there's a fender liner with "insulation package" marked on most sites.

After doing some digging, I found a different descriptor for some of these parts:

"Without performance package" - JR3Z16102A https://www.carparts.com/details/Ford/Mustang/Replacement/Fender_Liner/2018/SET-RF22210029.html

"Without level 2 performance package" - JR3Z16102E (formerly JR3Z16102B) https://www.carparts.com/details/Ford/Mustang/Replacement/Fender_Liner/2018/SET-RF22210025.html

"With performance package" - JR3Z16102F (formerly JR3Z16102C) https://www.carparts.com/details/Ford/Mustang/Replacement/Fender_Liner/2018/SET-RF22210027.html

I have a few theories: as the original letter sequence was "A, B, C" maybe those marked "with performance package" are PP2 and those marked " with insulation package" are PP1.

Also, is the "base" fender liner different because of the brake cooling? Is that actually a thing? I remember hearing that stock PP1 bumpers don't have functional side vents but the base models do.

Anyways, any advice on which is which or what fender liner is needed for this bumper is greatly appreciated.

 

[DougS550]

For those with performance pack models -- you'll want to get the base model belly pan for the best fit: https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-under-cover-jr3z17626a

Also wanted to follow up on what fender liner is needed. I know @WaffleMix mentioned the need to get the non-pp one to match the belly pan. However, as @GT 550 had touched upon there's a fender liner with "insulation package" marked on most sites.

After doing some digging, I found a different descriptor for some of these parts:

"Without performance package" - JR3Z16102A https://www.carparts.com/details/Ford/Mustang/Replacement/Fender_Liner/2018/SET-RF22210029.html

"Without level 2 performance package" - JR3Z16102E (formerly JR3Z16102B) https://www.carparts.com/details/Ford/Mustang/Replacement/Fender_Liner/2018/SET-RF22210025.html

"With performance package" - JR3Z16102F (formerly JR3Z16102C) https://www.carparts.com/details/Ford/Mustang/Replacement/Fender_Liner/2018/SET-RF22210027.html

I have a few theories: as the original letter sequence was "A, B, C" maybe those marked "with performance package" are PP2 and those marked " with insulation package" are PP1.

Also, is the "base" fender liner different because of the brake cooling? Is that actually a thing? I remember hearing that stock PP1 bumpers don't have functional side vents but the base models do.

Anyways, any advice on which is which or what fender liner is needed for this bumper is greatly appreciated.

Hi, thank you for taking the time to reply. I have not been to body shop to see the anderson CF wider, vented fenders or the Vicrez bumper and MP Aluminum GT350 hood. Are you saying my lower PP1 bumper belly pan will not fit the Vicrez?and the tire w

For those with performance pack models -- you'll want to get the base model belly pan for the best fit: https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-under-cover-jr3z17626a

Also wanted to follow up on what fender liner is needed. I know @WaffleMix mentioned the need to get the non-pp one to match the belly pan. However, as @GT 550 had touched upon there's a fender liner with "insulation package" marked on most sites.

After doing some digging, I found a different descriptor for some of these parts:

"Without performance package" - JR3Z16102A https://www.carparts.com/details/Ford/Mustang/Replacement/Fender_Liner/2018/SET-RF22210029.html

"Without level 2 performance package" - JR3Z16102E (formerly JR3Z16102B) https://www.carparts.com/details/Ford/Mustang/Replacement/Fender_Liner/2018/SET-RF22210025.html

"With performance package" - JR3Z16102F (formerly JR3Z16102C) https://www.carparts.com/details/Ford/Mustang/Replacement/Fender_Liner/2018/SET-RF22210027.html

I have a few theories: as the original letter sequence was "A, B, C" maybe those marked "with performance package" are PP2 and those marked " with insulation package" are PP1.

Also, is the "base" fender liner different because of the brake cooling? Is that actually a thing? I remember hearing that stock PP1 bumpers don't have functional side vents but the base models do.

Anyways, any advice on which is which or what fender liner is needed for this bumper is greatly appreciated.

Hi and thank you for your reply. I haven't been able to see the MP Aluminum GT350 hood, or Anderson Composite wider and vented fenders or the front Vicrez bumper. So I don't know if the tire wheel well liners will fit, or the hood insulation, or the PP1 under belly belly pan will fit. Do you know they will not fit and that I will have to buy wheel well liners, lower belly and hood insulation. I have all winter to get it right. Let me know. Thanks. Doug

 

[mustangpegasus51]

@DougS550 as far as I know the PP1 belly pan requires some finessing to fit with the GT500 conversion bumper from Vicrez or 777 or Ikon Motorsports. Not sure about i5 autohaus version. As far as hoods go, the only thing I would look for is the hood's weight and whether hood pins are recommended.

The Anderson Composites fenders also have a corresponding bumper to go with them. I'd assume in the case of Anderson Composites components, any belly pan or fender liner considerations will be different than the other brands of conversion bumpers mentioned above. (i.e. the Anderson Composites Bumper requires specialized fenders to fit correctly; Vicrez, 777, Ikon, and i5 work with the stock fenders.)

So after doing some more digging, I realized that whether PP1 or PP2, the fender liner matches JR3Z16102F (formerly JR3Z16102C.) I was able to tell by comparing @WaffleMix's image with the images provided by carparts.com.

The carparts.com images ALSO show that indeed, the only difference, as far as I can see, between
JR3Z16102A and JR3Z16102E (formerly JR3Z16102B) is a small piece of foam on the back of the liner with JR3Z16102E (formerly JR3Z16102B.) However, why the foam is necessary, and thus which is the "correct" one to use when going from a PP fender liner to this one, is still unknown to me and am curious about what answers anyone can come up with. The non-PP and PP fender liners also look like they're different sizes and wondering why that is.

 

[DougS550]

@DougS550 as far as I know the PP1 belly pan requires some finessing to fit with the GT500 conversion bumper from Vicrez or 777 or Ikon Motorsports. Not sure about i5 autohaus version. As far as hoods go, the only thing I would look for is the hood's weight and whether hood pins are recommended.

The Anderson Composites fenders also have a corresponding bumper to go with them. I'd assume in the case of Anderson Composites components, any belly pan or fender liner considerations will be different than the other brands of conversion bumpers mentioned above. (i.e. the Anderson Composites Bumper requires specialized fenders to fit correctly; Vicrez, 777, Ikon, and i5 work with the stock fenders.)

So after doing some more digging, I realized that whether PP1 or PP2, the fender liner matches JR3Z16102F (formerly JR3Z16102C.) I was able to tell by comparing @WaffleMix's image with the images provided by carparts.com.

The carparts.com images ALSO show that indeed, the only difference, as far as I can see, between
JR3Z16102A and JR3Z16102E (formerly JR3Z16102B) is a small piece of foam on the back of the liner with JR3Z16102E (formerly JR3Z16102B.) However, why the foam is necessary, and thus which is the "correct" one to use when going from a PP fender liner to this one, is still unknown to me and am curious about what answers anyone can come up with. The non-PP and PP fender liners also look like they're different sizes and wondering why that is.

Thank you. I guess I will find out next week if the liners fit or not. Anderson web side said these new .75" wider fenders will fit like OEM, so I would assume the well liners will fit but, again will find out next week. As far as any insulation on the fenders, I never seen any but again, I will know next week. Thank you for taking the time time to research and help. Diuf

 

[mustangpegasus51]

Also, it seems one of the other reasons of the fender liners being different -- PP2 wheels need more room. https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/pp2wheels.122099/#post-2545678

 

[DougS550]

Also, it seems one of the other reasons of the fender liners being different -- PP2 wheels need more room. https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/pp2wheels.122099/#post-2545678

I just talked to the body shop. She looked at the fender and all their is a little strip at the back, that's it. Probably for vibration or moisture control.thanks

 

[mustangpegasus51]

@DougS550 so you're using these https://andersoncomposites.com/coll...glass-fenders-for-2018-2019-ford-mustang-pair with this? https://andersoncomposites.com/coll...glass-front-bumper-for-2018-2019-ford-mustang

 

[mustangpegasus51]

Our test fitment is FINALLY done. Listen to what others say, PP1 &PP2 owners - the belly pan is a bitch. The bumper cover is 777 Performance, unpainted until we can find somewhere that can match velocity blue or a dealership that will paint us up.

@MustangMystique did you end up modifying/working around the PP1 belly pan setup, or are you planning to get a non-PP belly pan for better fitment? Thanks!

 

[DougS550]

@DougS550 so you're using these https://andersoncomposites.com/coll...glass-fenders-for-2018-2019-ford-mustang-pair with this? https://andersoncomposites.com/coll...glass-front-bumper-for-2018-2019-ford-mustang

Hi. I got the Anderson Composite Carbon Fiber GT350 Fender Vented, the Vicrez GT500 Bumper and the Aluminum GT350 Hood

@MustangMystique did you end up modifying/working around the PP1 belly pan setup, or are you planning to get a non-PP belly pan for better fitment? Thanks!

These are what I got. Anderson Composite Carbon Fiber .4 wider vented GT350 fenders and the Vicrez GT500 front bumper and the MP Aluminum GT350 Hood. Its funny when I ordered the fenders from Anderson, they said they are not GT350 but their own wider design.

 

[DougS550]

@MustangMystique did you end up modifying/working around the PP1 belly pan setup, or are you planning to get a non-PP belly pan for better fitment? Thanks!

Hi. I will see if they can get them to fit, if not I will have buy the Non-PP1 underbelly pan if it fits. Do you know if the None PP1 Belly pan Fits the Vicrez? what does it look like?
Thanks. Doug

 

[mustangpegasus51]

@DougS550 sorry if I asked already; but is yours the performance package 1/2?

Also for anyone looking for OEM belly pans:

non-PP: https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-under-cover-jr3z17626a

PP: https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-under-cover-jr3z17626b

 

[DougS550]

For those with performance pack models -- you'll want to get the base model belly pan for the best fit: https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/ford-under-cover-jr3z17626a

Also wanted to follow up on what fender liner is needed. I know @WaffleMix mentioned the need to get the non-pp one to match the belly pan. However, as @GT 550 had touched upon there's a fender liner with "insulation package" marked on most sites.

After doing some digging, I found a different descriptor for some of these parts:

"Without performance package" - JR3Z16102A https://www.carparts.com/details/Ford/Mustang/Replacement/Fender_Liner/2018/SET-RF22210029.html

"Without level 2 performance package" - JR3Z16102E (formerly JR3Z16102B) https://www.carparts.com/details/Ford/Mustang/Replacement/Fender_Liner/2018/SET-RF22210025.html

"With performance package" - JR3Z16102F (formerly JR3Z16102C) https://www.carparts.com/details/Ford/Mustang/Replacement/Fender_Liner/2018/SET-RF22210027.html

I have a few theories: as the original letter sequence was "A, B, C" maybe those marked "with performance package" are PP2 and those marked " with insulation package" are PP1.

Also, is the "base" fender liner different because of the brake cooling? Is that actually a thing? I remember hearing that stock PP1 bumpers don't have functional side vents but the base models do.

Anyways, any advice on which is which or what fender liner is needed for this bumper is greatly appreciated.

I will let you know next week. They think it will not be a problem doing some minor adjustments to get my PP1 liner to fit. But I will know next week. Thanks

@MustangMystique did you end up modifying/working around the PP1 belly pan setup, or are you planning to get a non-PP belly pan for better fitment? Thanks!

 

[mustangpegasus51]

@DougS550 Sounds good. Let us know what you find out!

 

[DougS550]

@DougS550 Sounds good. Let us know what you find out!

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