my impressions of 2018 GT after 1 week ownership

[Bald Menace]

so a week ago today i traded in my 2016 Scat Pack challenger loaded with A8 for a 2018 Mustang GT with A10 301A and PP. I owned the Challenger for 2 1/2 years and put 3500 miles on it in that time.

Exterior and interior
The paint quality and fit and finish is far better than my Challenger and the car looks great from all angles. the interior is nicely laid out and doesn't seem as flamboyant as the Challenger interior. mycolor and ambient lighting is awesome. LED headlights are great. cloth seats are very supportive and comfortable. no complaints about interior at all.

driving impressions
The new 5.0 even with 460 hp is definitely much weaker in the low rpm range than the Challenger and the A10 doesn't seem to help alleviate this much but then again it's a high rpm engine. the A10 seems to hunt a lot and is very jerky at low speeds. the transmission is slow to engage when shifted from park to drive compared to the 11-14 GT A6 and the A8 i had in the Challenger. downshifting when getting on the gas is still fairly slow just like the 6 speed autos in the 11-14 cars. The brakes are not nearly as nice as i was expecting from the PP Brembo option. the pedal is relatively hard and it takes considerable effort for power brakes. not impressed. handling is stellar and exhaust note is great. one thing i have noticed that i don't care for at all is when i get on the throttle and accelerate quickly and then let off the gas the car still seems to accelerate for a brief second almost as if there's a massive flyweight that needs to spool down before deceleration occurs. probably related to dbw.

all in all i'm happy with the car and hopefully I quickly adapt to the 10 speed and the other small issues.

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[moto111]

the 10 speeds adaptive learning takes a while. and I know putting the thing in sport or drag mode changes the shifting completely.

 

[Labradog]

This is the first time I've heard someone say that the PP brakes require significant effort. I only used my big toe to avoid whiplash on my test drive.

 

[HeavyMetalMonk]

Thanks for the info. What mode are you driving in? Be sure to update us in the future if the A10 settles down.

 

[GreenS550]

so a week ago today i traded in my 2016 Scat Pack challenger loaded with A8 for a 2018 Mustang GT with A10 301A and PP. I owned the Challenger for 2 1/2 years and put 3500 miles on it in that time.

Exterior and interior
The paint quality and fit and finish is far better than my Challenger and the car looks great from all angles. the interior is nicely laid out and doesn't seem as flamboyant as the Challenger interior. mycolor and ambient lighting is awesome. LED headlights are great. cloth seats are very supportive and comfortable. no complaints about interior at all.

driving impressions
The new 5.0 even with 460 hp is definitely much weaker in the low rpm range than the Challenger and the A10 doesn't seem to help alleviate this much but then again it's a high rpm engine. the A10 seems to hunt a lot and is very jerky at low speeds. the transmission is slow to engage when shifted from park to drive compared to the 11-14 GT A6 and the A8 i had in the Challenger. downshifting when getting on the gas is still fairly slow just like the 6 speed autos in the 11-14 cars. The brakes are not nearly as nice as i was expecting from the PP Brembo option. the pedal is relatively hard and it takes considerable effort for power brakes. not impressed. handling is stellar and exhaust note is great. one thing i have noticed that i don't care for at all is when i get on the throttle and accelerate quickly and then let off the gas the car still seems to accelerate for a brief second almost as if there's a massive flyweight that needs to spool down before deceleration occurs. probably related to dbw.

all in all i'm happy with the car and hopefully I quickly adapt to the 10 speed and the other small issues.

Please update us again in a 1000 miles or sooner. Thanks !!

 

[GTRacerX.]

PP Brakes

This is the first time I've heard someone say that the PP brakes require significant effort. I only used my big toe to avoid whiplash on my test drive.

Never understand complains about big brakes. Never liked the spongy feel of regular disc brakes. First thing I changed in my 2005 Mustang was the brakes to Brembos - Loved them ! They actually work, esp. when driving fast and need to stop on a dime.



:cheers:

 

[millhouse]

This is the first time I've heard someone say that the PP brakes require significant effort. I only used my big toe to avoid whiplash on my test drive.

X2

Anyone complaining about the PP brakes being taking too much effort needs to have them looked at. It took quite an adjustment to keep from yanking my teeth out with the PP brakes.

 

[Bald Menace]

X2

Anyone complaining about the PP brakes being taking too much effort needs to have them looked at. It took quite an adjustment to keep from yanking my teeth out with the PP brakes.

that is my intention, they stop ok but they require a little too much pedal effort. i have had Brembos on many cars and this is the first time i have encountered this

 

[Bald Menace]

Thanks for the info. What mode are you driving in? Be sure to update us in the future if the A10 settles down.

just standard mode driving. i did try out the shifter s mode and it does feel more aggressive

 

[Chad11491]

Definitely get the brakes checked out. The PP brakes will put you through the damn windshield if you stomp them. Just slight pressure should haul it down to a stop quickly.

 

[Labradog]

Never understand complains about big brakes. Never liked the spongy feel of regular disc brakes. First thing I changed in my 2005 Mustang was the brakes to Brembos - Loved them ! They actually work, esp. when driving fast and need to stop on a dime.



:cheers:

Wasn't complaining at all, I think they're great. Would like to eventually get a set of 50th Ann calipers to replace my 4 pistons.

 

[sbrenskell]

I know when I get my car it'll take some getting used to the brakes. Which is why nobody will be riding with me on the way home. Cause I'll be jerking all over the place when I brake. I drive my mom's Acura ILX and her brakes are super sensitive. I feel bad for the person behind me they probably think I'm brake checking them. I just don't drive her car often.

 

[Bald Menace]

I thought the A10 wasn't responsive in regular mode. Almost like the computer is saying "nah you don't really want to go faster" In sport or track mode it definitely feels more peppy, quick downshifts and up shifts.

that would be my initial impression as well.. the jerkiness was a bit annoying

 

[NoVaGT]

Yeah, I've been driving with Mustang Brembo brakes for 6 years now. I still occasionally use too much pedal and scream to a stop.

OP, something is wrong, have them looked at.

 

[Zelek]

My Brembo's bite hard. So much that when I drive my Mazda sometimes I don't brake enough in that car and realize I need to press the pedal more.

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