Handling Package for a Street Driven Car?

[TxGT350-52]

Are there any advantages to the Handling Package for a car that will be driven 100% on the street? (casual weekend driving) Are there any disadvantages?

I have my name in at several dealers when the 2022 allocations become available, so I want to have my options ready.

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[Jimmy Dean]

yes to both.

it is up to you to weigh them. my car will be 99.99% street driven. still getting the HP. Looks, performance, heritage....but also my car is a forever car, I'll likely never sell it. my son will get it in 40 years.

advantages? still handles better, can push more limits on weekend cruises in the twisties. disadvantages? expensive tires, expensive up front, less clearance, going to be a pita in regards to parking lots and speed bumps, and driveways and such. everyone and their momma is gonna try to run ya.

(I'ma add, I am not getting a 500, I cannot play at that level, just a mach. there is a track pack 500 near me though, and every time I see a challenger or camaro near him at a light they all start lighting up tires, even in the middle of the day the spoiler and wheels and stuff just make the car stand out more than the 'base')

oh...the wheels. do yourself a favor if you go with the CFTP, get some aluminum wheels for the street. seen a few posts of people trashing a wheel in a pot hole at 4k a piece.

 

[NightmareMoon]

Casual driving? None.

The aero bits will only reduce your gas mileage (a small fraction), the marginal grip they give at high speed won't be needed if you aren't approaching the lateral grip limits of the car (which you won't be casually driving it on the street). The catch can is a nice to have, but I don't think you're likely to ever notice the difference in any practical way, and emptying it is one more maintenance item to remember when you do oil changes.

 

[TxGT350-52]

yes to both.

it is up to you to weigh them. my car will be 99.99% street driven. still getting the HP. Looks, performance, heritage....but also my car is a forever car, I'll likely never sell it. my son will get it in 40 years.

advantages? still handles better, can push more limits on weekend cruises in the twisties. disadvantages? expensive tires, expensive up front, less clearance, going to be a pita in regards to parking lots and speed bumbs, and driveways and such. everyone and their momma is gonna try to run ya.

I am not talking about the CFTP or CFHP, just the boring HP at $1750. I do not think the tires are any different than the ones on a base GT500.

Thanks for your insight on the parking lots and speed bumps, as I had not considered them. I will also use it as my airport car for when I start traveling again. I do the same with my GT350, which is why I did not want the 350R.

 

[rp930]

Casual driving? None.

The aero bits will only reduce your gas mileage (a small fraction), the marginal grip they give at high speed won't be needed if you aren't approaching the lateral grip limits of the car (which you won't be casually driving it on the street). The catch can is a nice to have, but I don't think you're likely to ever notice the difference in any practical way, and emptying it is one more maintenance item to remember when you do oil changes.

The oil separator self empties.

 

[Jimmy Dean]

I am not talking about the CFTP or CFHP, just the boring HP at $1750. I do not think the tires are any different than the ones on a base GT500.

Thanks for your insight on the parking lots and speed bumps, as I had not considered them. I will also use it as my airport car for when I start traveling again. I do the same with my GT350, which is why I did not want the 350R.

in that case, nota big difference, doesn't look like it'll affect the ground clearance at all either, so, no major advantages/disadvantages for the HP.

 

[Epiphany]

The aero bits will only reduce your gas mileage (a small fraction), the marginal grip they give at high speed won't be needed if you aren't approaching the lateral grip limits of the car (which you won't be casually driving it on the street).

We've discussed this before. If you aren't operating at speed, the drag from the wickers/Gurney Flap isn't going to kill the already abysmal fuel economy.

My advice, whether you intend to track the car or not, get the handling package. The factory installed camber plates will give an alignment tech more opportunity to hit a target number when/if you ever need an adjustment made. The separator is a good idea as it will serve to reduce IC and combustion chamber contamination. And since both the wickers and the flap bolt on, you can simply leave them in the factory boxes and never install them if you so desire. The option will serve to increase value as time passes.

 

[Wolvee]

Even if it's 1-2mpg less, what does it matter? It looks better with them. We're not talking about some Time Attack spec aero here. You're already going to pull into parking lots at an angle if it has a questionable approach angle.

 

[TxGT350-52]

We've discussed this before. If you aren't operating at speed, the drag from the wickers/Gurney Flap isn't going to kill the already abysmal fuel economy.

My advice, whether you intend to track the car or not, get the handling package. The factory installed camber plates will give an alignment tech more opportunity to hit a target number when/if you ever need an adjustment made. The separator is a good idea as it will serve to reduce IC and combustion chamber contamination. And since both the wickers and the flap bolt on, you can simply leave them in the factory boxes and never install them if you so desire. The option will serve to increase value as time passes.

Are the aero items and separator installed by the dealer as part of the price? Or, do I have to do it or pay for it myself?

 

[rp930]

Are the aero items and separator installed by the dealer as part of the price? Or, do I have to do it or pay for it myself?

They come in boxes. Uninstalled.

 

[TxGT350-52]

They come in boxes. Uninstalled.

Yes, I got that. On the Tremor Super Duty you order a Winch with the truck and the dealer installs it as part of the price you paid. The winch ships in a box to the dealer.

I am asking if it is the same idea with the HP for the GT500.

 

[Evolvd]

Some dealers install them free of charge. The only part that is prepaid for them to install is the front splitter.

 

[NightmareMoon]

We've discussed this before. If you aren't operating at speed, the drag from the wickers/Gurney Flap isn't going to kill the already abysmal fuel economy.

My advice, whether you intend to track the car or not, get the handling package. The factory installed camber plates will give an alignment tech more opportunity to hit a target number when/if you ever need an adjustment made. The separator is a good idea as it will serve to reduce IC and combustion chamber contamination. And since both the wickers and the flap bolt on, you can simply leave them in the factory boxes and never install them if you so desire. The option will serve to increase value as time passes.

Might as well get ALL the things the OP doesn't need. Carbon fiber track pack or go home. its 'better' after all, and since we're spending someone else's money, why not?

 

[TxGT350-52]

Might as well get ALL the things the OP doesn't need. Carbon fiber track pack or go home. its 'better' after all, and since we're spending someone else's money, why not?

HAHA! I really do not need the CF wheels, but hey, it is just money...

 

[Evolvd]

I bought the handling pack knowing my car would most likely never see a track, but I love the looks of it.

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