My 2019 Ruby Red GT350 'Rona Project

[Vectors2Final]

I also finally removed the stripes... it looks so much better.

I also installed the UPR catch can and did my first oil change. These will be so much better once the lift is in.

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[95CobraR]

UPR designs and manufactures their catch cans. UPR may prevent oil from entering your intake manifold by catching engine blow-by before it gets there.

I'd like to test one.

 

[newmoon]

Congrats! That Ruby Red really pops in the sun light.

Love it. I just purchased her twin sister this past weekend.

 

[Vectors2Final]

UPR designs and manufactures their catch cans. UPR may prevent oil from entering your intake manifold by catching engine blow-by before it gets there.

I'd like to test one.

The return is a one-way, and I thought that was pretty standard, but I guess not.

 

[95CobraR]

The return is a one-way, and I thought that was pretty standard, but I guess not.

Please excuse me for asking for further clarification.

 

[Vectors2Final]

No worries, I was just explaining why.

I’m just not sure how common that is in the catch can market.

 

[Vectors2Final]

I've been neglecting this thread, but I have a lot of updates in the pipeline.

I finally installed the wheels, and I'd like to thank 50Deep for all the help with the setup.

SV104 in Brushed Bronze Dark Tint with Terrance's secret sauce.


Due to the PS4 tire backorder nightmare, I went with my old faithful.

Toyo R888R 305/30/19 F and 325/30/19 R - they aren't so loud on this car, or as loud as I thought they would be. I think it's the long hood.

The lighting has been shit here lately with all the rain, but I'll try and get some better pics so you can see the color pop a little more.

And for those of you interested in the shop porn, it's almost done. It's taking a while, but you can only pick two of the following - Fast, Cheap, Quality.

Since the last update, the shop has come a long way from the original post- spray foam insulated, the wiring is 80% complete, LED High-bays installed, the pool room, and closets have been framed and ready to be sheetrocked and the shop is getting a special metal on the walls, different from the wash bay. The garage doors are on a pretty big delay because of the 'rona business. The rollup and the glass garage door for the pool room will be here next week. (hopefully)


The driveway extension to the shop was finally poured as you can see above, and I decided to take the floor drains for a spin.

Here are some brief update pics.

As I mentioned before, I have a ton more to update, but It's quite a bit to digest in one post.

 

[Vectors2Final]

We can get you squared away when you're ready! Send me a PM with anything you need and i can help you out.

Someone here turned me on to your spring sale, and I caved in. I also picked up the fuel pump booters among many other things, and your team was super helpful and have been really responsive to my questions.

I'm excited to install this bad boy in my shop.

 

[LethalBlake]

Someone here turned me on to your spring sale, and I caved in. I also picked up the fuel pump booters among many other things, and your team was super helpful and have been really responsive to my questions.

I'm excited to install this bad boy in my shop.

Thank you so much! We appreciate your support!

 

[50 Deep]

Thoroughly in love with your car Jimmy. You are making excellent use of your down time lol

 

[Vectors2Final]

Thank you so much! We appreciate your support!

No problem! I'm excited and I'll post more once it all arrives.

Thoroughly in love with your car Jimmy. You are making excellent use of your down time lol

Thanks, I appreciate it. It won't be long before I get some proper pics up, but these will do for now.

 

[95CobraR]

That is a great looking 2019 Shelby GT350 with the new wheels and tires. I see you did 305/30/19 and 325/30/19 on the tires. Did you change the wheel size? I was never a fan of the stock black wheels.

I guess you mounted the wheels in your shop? I don't have the tire mounting-machine. I don't want to screw up the wheel sensors. How did this work? Did you adjust the factory camber alignment adjustments? Any tire pressure changes over stock suggestions?

My budget is ~$5000.

 

[Vectors2Final]

That is a great looking 2019 Shelby GT350 with the new wheels and tires. I see you did 305/30/19 and 325/30/19 on the tires. Did you change the wheel size? I was never a fan of the stock black wheels.

I guess you mounted the wheels in your shop? I don't have the tire mounting-machine. I don't want to screw up the wheel sensors. How did this work? Did you adjust the factory camber alignment adjustments? Any tire pressure changes over stock suggestions?

My budget is ~$5000.

Thanks for the kind words, Doc.

I had Discount do it - they had someone go off to the side and spend extra time getting it right. He did have some mind tricks played on him with the offsets and the widths, but he was able to mount them without even touching a tire iron, which says a lot for these tires, which are very stiff.

I bought a second set of sensors off LMR for a good deal as they have a forum discount. It helps that they're about 45 minutes away from me, so any orders before 3pm usually make to my house the next day with UPS Ground. You want these ones(TPMS39), which are the same metal ones as OEM. They require no learning tool, it's all plug and play from my experience. I haven't strayed away from OEM tire pressures as its been shitty out, and I'm working from home. I suspect I may need to drop the cold pressure a bit because I've noticed the pressures shoot up to 40PSI when warm, and I don't know if that's a little higher than stock, or not.

As far as suspension goes, I ordered the Ford Performance Springs and Swaybar kit. Part Number: M-5700-N - it's a very mild drop, and they're designed for the magride. Once that's in, I'm going to probably adjust the alignment a little towards the street for now as don't plan on tracking anytime soon. I'm also going to install the OEM camber plates that came with the Handling Package I'll be sure to update that as well. .


As far as price goes, you might be able to get there with my setup. Hit up 50Deep in Post#70 and I'm sure he can work something out for you. These wheels are lightweight and high-quality. I went wider all the way around and saved about 20lbs. 19x11.5 and 19x12.

 

[95CobraR]

I went wider all the way around and saved about 20lbs. 19x11.5 and 19x12.

Thanks,
The stock wheels are 10.5" so you did go wider and bigger. Did you change the wheel offset? It looks like a perfect fit on the car.

Thanks for the TPM539 sensor replacements.

 

[sublime1996525]

Jimmy, I literally want to fuck your car! That is all. Carry on.

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