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Xpel Stealth on my matte stripes has been holding up well and given me zero issues. Xpel Ultimate (glossy) is indeed the product for normal gloss painted surfaces where you want to retain the gloss.
Can't wait to see it [MENTION=20243]50 Deep[/MENTION]!
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Yes! Close ups where the clear meets the matte xpel on the stripes, please!
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The Drive
Here is how the car looked when I first laid eyes on it. Dealer did a great job installing the splitter and removing the spring spacers. Made the process super easy. The drive home from Arizona was about 700 miles. Gave me a chance to get very intimate with the car. I have driven an R on track, but never on the street.
I have to say that the R and the "standard" GT350 are two totally different vehicles. Although on paper the number of parts that separate them are not extensive, the whole package is greater than the sum of its parts. The car is more responsive, steering feels like it provides more feedback, and the turn in is much greater. After all the work I did to my last car it didn't feel like this one did. Definitely lighter and everything is more exaggerated. Oddly enough the interior is quieter, and the audio is WAY better. The shaker system and extra mid speakers in the door make things way more enjoyable. On smooth roads the car is like riding on glass. Get to a rough patch and the bronco is definitely trying to buck you out of the seat. A totally fun car to drive, but I could see it beating you up pretty good if you have wide hips, a bad lower back, or rough roads.
Xpel Tracwrap, Trakk Tape, and ZL1 Addons Rock Guards
In order to protect the car on the way home I invested in the Xpel Tracwrap, Trakk Tape, and ZL1 Addons Rock Guards. Both of the temporary PPF films have their pluses and minuses. For the cost of the Xpel Tracwrap you do not get a lot of film. I only had enough to lay strips on the lower 1/4 of the hood. For the same price you get about triple the amount of Trakk Tape. However there was a distinct difference in the way the film's attached to the car. If you look at the photos you can see how smooth Xpel on the hood laid down, and the edges did not lift. The Xpel is definitely more tacky and easier to manage, with that it is also thinner than the Trakk Tape. The Trakk Tape had a tendency to lift and the edges did not stay down as well. By the time I got home I had to stop several time to cut off pieces that were flapping. It provides more protection since it is thicker, but the sacrifice is that it is not as forgiving if you do not lay it down smooth and flat. The Xpel definitely handles the curves of the car better. Overall each product will get the job done, but the Xpel will lay down smoother and last longer. However, you will need to buy about 3 rolls of the Xpel to equal the amount of coverage you can get with 1 roll of Trakk Tape.
Installation of the Rock Guards was simple and definitely kept the doors and rear quarter panels safe. A MUST for these cars, and they manage to stay hidden.
ZL1 Addons Titanium Lug Nuts
Installed these along with the factory locking nuts. I like that they are about the same length as the factory lock, and match up very well. They are definitely lighter than the stock lug nuts, but I need to find a small scale to weigh them.
LLoyds GT350R Floor/Trunk Liner
Ordered these from Mustang Depot. They are pretty straight forward in regard to install. The trunk liner replaces the factory piece and attaches with the same style of hardware. It requires you use some Velcro strips to keep the edges nice and snug. I picked up a few extra squares of Velcro from the local hardware store to keep the green trunk release and edges nice and snug.
Here is how the car looked when I first laid eyes on it. Dealer did a great job installing the splitter and removing the spring spacers. Made the process super easy. The drive home from Arizona was about 700 miles. Gave me a chance to get very intimate with the car. I have driven an R on track, but never on the street.
I have to say that the R and the "standard" GT350 are two totally different vehicles. Although on paper the number of parts that separate them are not extensive, the whole package is greater than the sum of its parts. The car is more responsive, steering feels like it provides more feedback, and the turn in is much greater. After all the work I did to my last car it didn't feel like this one did. Definitely lighter and everything is more exaggerated. Oddly enough the interior is quieter, and the audio is WAY better. The shaker system and extra mid speakers in the door make things way more enjoyable. On smooth roads the car is like riding on glass. Get to a rough patch and the bronco is definitely trying to buck you out of the seat. A totally fun car to drive, but I could see it beating you up pretty good if you have wide hips, a bad lower back, or rough roads.
Xpel Tracwrap, Trakk Tape, and ZL1 Addons Rock Guards
In order to protect the car on the way home I invested in the Xpel Tracwrap, Trakk Tape, and ZL1 Addons Rock Guards. Both of the temporary PPF films have their pluses and minuses. For the cost of the Xpel Tracwrap you do not get a lot of film. I only had enough to lay strips on the lower 1/4 of the hood. For the same price you get about triple the amount of Trakk Tape. However there was a distinct difference in the way the film's attached to the car. If you look at the photos you can see how smooth Xpel on the hood laid down, and the edges did not lift. The Xpel is definitely more tacky and easier to manage, with that it is also thinner than the Trakk Tape. The Trakk Tape had a tendency to lift and the edges did not stay down as well. By the time I got home I had to stop several time to cut off pieces that were flapping. It provides more protection since it is thicker, but the sacrifice is that it is not as forgiving if you do not lay it down smooth and flat. The Xpel definitely handles the curves of the car better. Overall each product will get the job done, but the Xpel will lay down smoother and last longer. However, you will need to buy about 3 rolls of the Xpel to equal the amount of coverage you can get with 1 roll of Trakk Tape.
Installation of the Rock Guards was simple and definitely kept the doors and rear quarter panels safe. A MUST for these cars, and they manage to stay hidden.
ZL1 Addons Titanium Lug Nuts
Installed these along with the factory locking nuts. I like that they are about the same length as the factory lock, and match up very well. They are definitely lighter than the stock lug nuts, but I need to find a small scale to weigh them.
LLoyds GT350R Floor/Trunk Liner
Ordered these from Mustang Depot. They are pretty straight forward in regard to install. The trunk liner replaces the factory piece and attaches with the same style of hardware. It requires you use some Velcro strips to keep the edges nice and snug. I picked up a few extra squares of Velcro from the local hardware store to keep the green trunk release and edges nice and snug.
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Those floormats look perfect! They must have been installed by a floormat zen-master!!
Still need to buck up and order a set of my own - dammit.
Sidenote - that color is t3h secks.
Still need to buck up and order a set of my own - dammit.
Sidenote - that color is t3h secks.
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Glad she is home. Any rock damage from the ride? I noticed the wheel wells weren't covered by track tape. However I don't see any damage. Looking good!
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I had the ZL1 rock guards in place so I wasn't too concerned about rocks making their way down the body onto the fender or quarter panel. After the wash I wasn't able to find any places where rocks had damaged the paint. I dropped the car off for the cramic and PPF yesterday so I may have dodged all those little bullets.
Zen master indeed. Thanks for stopping by to help install the parts. I should have snagged a pic of the R's meeting each other for the first time.Those floormats look perfect! They must have been installed by a floormat zen-master!!
Still need to buck up and order a set of my own - dammit.
Sidenote - that color is t3h secks.
[MENTION=19066]Epiphany[/MENTION] should be producing some new hardware to match the car soon
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No worries, glad to help. Thank you for sharing the opportunity. Also, we have plenty of time to snap pics. Let's figure out that bridge shoot I told you about? ;)I had the ZL1 rock guards in place so I wasn't too concerned about rocks making their way down the body onto the fender or quarter panel. After the wash I wasn't able to find any places where rocks had damaged the paint. I dropped the car off for the cramic and PPF yesterday so I may have dodged all those little bullets.
Zen master indeed. Thanks for stopping by to help install the parts. I should have snagged a pic of the R's meeting each other for the first time.
[MENTION=19066]Epiphany[/MENTION] should be producing some new hardware to match the car soon
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[MENTION=20243]50 Deep[/MENTION] [MENTION=22191]straightliner1[/MENTION] - you guys do know that you’re supposed to drive the cars, right? :lol:
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You are always too busy to make it out anyway. Were going to need your work schedule in advance
Haha. You are living the DINK life at the moment bro. Once you have 2 kids nipping at your heels I would like to see what the Badger is up to
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This! Once you have a gaggle of kid let's you'll know what's up. You'll also be looking for mods for the minivan.
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Oh yeah, a tricked out Fox Body in my twenties and the Boss and GT350 in my fifties and sixties. The circle of life....
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