PP vs Non-PP

[kart3l]

Has anyone driven the PP vs non-PP and could give me some feedback?

I am thinking of trading my PP in for a non-PP convertible, but don't want to miss out on the handling - which I really like. Braking I don't think I would notice on every day driving. Or would I?

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[Juben]

I've driven both, especially the weeks prior to purchasing mine. For me, I can tell a noticeable difference between the two in both handling and braking, but I think that might vary from owner to owner. However, with that said, I think you'll notice a big difference between the verts handling and braking vs the PP cars.

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[kart3l]

Thank you! I really regret not getting the vert... Maybe trade it in next year around August - September, hopefully not take a big hit and Ford announces another 0% APR.

 

[Armen]

Just an FYI... For 2016 you can get the PP on the Vert.

I have a 2015 vert. I've done the Eibach Pro Kit Plus (springs and sway bars) and the Lethal Performance JLT Brake Cooling Duct Kit. It rides and handles great. I intend to upgrade the brakes to the Brembos next year.

 

[Juben]

No problem. Verts are a lot of fun in the summer, but aren't usually as biased towards performance due to the extra weight, lack of rigidity, and similar stuff that's the nature of a convertible. I wish you the best when/if you decide to trade it.

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[kart3l]

Just an FYI... For 2016 you can get the PP on the Vert.

I have a 2015 vert. I've done the Eibach Pro Kit Plus (springs and sway bars) and the Lethal Performance JLT Brake Cooling Duct Kit. It rides and handles great. I intend to upgrade the brakes to the Brembos next year.

Thank you! Do you have the upgraded calipers? They look as big as mine (and I have a PP).

Another stupid question: Does installing a different set of aftermarket springs decrease the life time of struts and shocks?

Can I do minor modifications to have that hugging the road (not leaning from one side to another) feel when turning with minimal expenses? Is that what the upgraded sway bars do? I think I will miss this the most.

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[Armen]

Thank you! Do you have the upgraded calipers? They look as big as mine (and I have a PP).

Another stupid question: Does installing a different set of aftermarket springs decrease the life time of struts and shocks?

Can I do minor modifications to have that hugging the road (not leaning from one side to another) feel when turning with minimal expenses? Is that what the upgraded sway bars do? I think I will miss this the most.

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The Eibach Pro Kit Plus is a big change from the stock nonPP suspension. It has a hunkered down look and yet isn't harsh on the road. I've never driven a PP car but I know the stock nonPP was way too floaty for my likes. Now the car has a very solid and stable feel. No more dive during braking or lift during acceleration and the car corners considerably more flat.

Since it's only a mild 1" drop and you get new stoppers for the struts and rear shocks, longevity of the stock components shouldn't be compromised.

I also had camber bolts and an alignment done to make sure it tracks true.

My calipers are the stock GT nonPP ones.

 

[PRG3k]

The biggest thing you will notice is in the braking department. Stock brakes are underwhelming and I'd imagine even worse on the heavy convertible.


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[EcoSwag1990]

The convertible itself is going to decrease rigidity and then add weight on top of the smaller brakes

 

[PRG3k]

Honestly, if I were getting a convertible I'd get one of the N/A engines instead of the turbo.


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[JohnDoe]

I have PP on my '15 vert. So glad I went PP

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