PP Worth It!?

[fionic]

brakes alone are worth the money.

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[wireeater]

Yes. Sure you can "Add" parts later... but unless you're drowning in money, you won't be upgrading them fast and some of them you won't even be able to add without big money. For the cost of the package, it's WELL worth it. The only thing typically will be replacing most off are the wheels and springs, that still leaves you with a lot of extra options the non PP cars will not have.

GT Performance Package includes:

Unique front air splitter (feeds air to the brakes)
Strut-tower brace
Larger radiator
Upsized rear sway bar
Heavy-duty front springs
Unique chassis tuning
K-member brace
Brembo™ 6-piston front calipers
19" x 9" front and 19" x 9.5" rear Ebony black-painted aluminum wheels with 255/40R19 Front and 275/40R19 rear summer tires
Unique electric power-assisted steering
ABS and electronic stability control tuning
Engine Turn aluminum dash panel
Gauge Pack (oil pressure and vacuum)
Spoiler delete
3.73:1 gear ratio with TORSEN® helical gear differential
Black Accent Package, Interior & Wheel Package, or spare wheel and tire)

 

[nastang87xx]

Yes.

 

[SpeedLu]

If you're keeping the car stock definitely get the Performance Pack upgrades. The suspension and brakes on a Base Mustang aren't bad at all (the brakes are very good), but without modding it a PP car will perform better.

If you are going to mod your car with better wheels and suspension then start with the Base so you have a blank slate. There's a lot of better aftermarket stuff than what comes in the Performance Pack. The Brembos are hard to beat though.

Depends on your goals. Do you want an out-of-the-box experience that's ready to go right off the lot, or a project that will eventually perform much better?

 

[Jdenkevitz]

I went back out to the dealer earlier in the week to purchase my fiancée's Fusion (We got a hell of a deal) and took out a GT with premium package. I loved the leather seats, enjoyed the sound system and great display. The cooled seats was a weird feeling. I can't say Ford got it right (it feels like I wet myself).

That being said, I was able to push the car a bit more on back roads. A few times I felt like I rocked the ship too hard, and was about to flip the damn thing. I truly felt the weight of the car, and relented to use the term 'boaty'. Understandably this is a big car, and that is to be expected. A lot of people have PP, and say it helps this.

So, I mentioned this to the sales person and he basically said it didn't change any of the driving dynamic. I shrugged off his response, as he really didn't seem to know a whole lot on it.

Can those with PP answer this? While I still haven't decided between an EB or GT, I'm definitely quite unsure about PP.

If you enjoy spirited driving on twisty roads, get the PP. I went from a non-PP EB to a PP GT and even though its heavier in the front, it feels more planted. The salesman is wrong, the PP is much tighter with significantly less body roll.

The EB with PP would be the tightest, best handling, but I found the EB motor lacking in a few ways. The GT PP is plenty planted. I found the non PP GT way too floaty and boatlike.

 

[S550ilver]

I have a nonPP base GT....and I love it. I work in the automotive aftermarket, so I do get a pretty good deal on things (brakes, suspension, exhaust, etc..And its nice to have a "project" where I can mod when I want. Having said that...There are moments when I think I should have gotten a PP...But I sure love my girl whether she has two P's or no P's...LOL

 

[MaskedRacerX]

Just going to quote myself from a recent thread

http://www.mustang6g.com/forums/showthread.php?t=60488

For what you get, the PP is a steal, see post #7 - I even held off on a '15, spent a little more on a '16 since that was the first year the PP was offered on the convertible.

It really changes the character of the car, the 3:73s are a blast (note that also includes a TORSEN rear), and I'm a fan of the cosmetic changes (wheels, dash, etc)

I figured, right out of the box, no hassles, no installs, I have a better car, fully warranteed, and if I never do anything other than gas and maintenance, I've had a better experience. If I do go aftermarket on some components, it's a better starting point.

I even had mine transported from way out of state, to score the perfect car. I would not go "good enough" on a new car purchase, if I were going to do that, I'd just buy a year old.

 

[Khyber]

every week this comes up, just about lol.

 

[seth21w]

What is the difference between the stock rearend and the torsen rear, and how much stronger?

 

[AmericanLegend]

For $2495...you can't beat this.
Amazing value vs buying separately in the aftermarket.

GT Performance Package includes:

• Strut-tower Brace
• Larger Radiator
• Unique Chassis Tuning
• Upsized Rear Sway Bar
• Heavy-Duty Front Springs
• K-Brace
• Brembo™ 6-Piston Front Brake Calipers with Larger Rotors
• 19 X 9-inch (F) 19” X9.5” (R)Ebony Black-Painted Aluminum Wheels (Summer Tires Only)
• Unique Stability Control, EPAS & ABS Tuning
• 3.73 TORSEN® Rear Axle
• Gauge Pack (Oil Pressure and Vacuum)
• Spoiler Delete*

 

[AmericanLegend]

What is the difference between the stock rearend and the torsen rear, and how much stronger?

A Torsen differential is much more performance orientated vs a regular limited slip.

The Torsen will immediately lock up vs a regular limited slip differential.

 

[BmacIL]

I can honestly tell you from experience, I have drove a base 15 GT and drove the 15 GT/PP base. I bought the 15 GT/PP! The difference is close to the same between my 15 GT/PP and my GT 350. Now I did put Ebach pro line springs and swaybars on my PP to bring it down about an inch or so. But yes if the PP is much more stuff, better handling suspension than the straight up base.

This. It's a huge difference stock. I have a lot of PP parts on my car now, so the difference is much smaller. I took one home for a night and couldn't believe how much sharper and more responsive it was, in addition to more overall composure. I definitely liked the Brembos, but it wasn't the standout part for me.

 

[15GTBEN]

Depends on your goals and requirements for the car

If definitely getting a manual, PP is an amazing value and a no-brainer.

I have tons of traffic with hardly any turns on my daily commute. I am also more into straight line performance, so the auto non PP was the way to go for me. If PP was available with the auto I would have definitely gone with it though.

If getting a non PP, the stock all season tires are very limited. Changing them out for a nice set of summer tires will make a big difference.

 

[jasonstang]

Depends on what your plan is. If you gonna keep it stock, yes. If you gonna mod it, no.

 

[Lost]

The Brembo's up front alone are going to be the first thing you notice. You can actually stop it in a hurry.

Not buying this for a second. The brembos will not stop you any faster, it's where the rubber meets the road that stops you. The brembos have a higher thermal capacity, and thus are capable of stopping you better on repeated stress, like say, on a track. For street use, I seriously doubt that the brembos can stop the car any faster than stock gt brakes. After 6 or 10 high speed stops, IN A ROW, then yes, brembos will have the advantage.

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