Track package and R down force

[Zitrosounds]

I own a Track Package car. I do not know how much downforce the spoiler creates but it must be a lot. I have put about 400 miles on the car, following break in procedure. I have fluctuated speed and also did dome high speed runs. While cleaning the car I noticed a mark on the top inboard lack bezel of both tail lights. The deck lid has no fitment issues what so ever and all spacing is even. After further inspection I realized that the deck lid is making contact with the tail lights. I think that the downforce is strong enough to compress the rubber stops and make contact with the lights. Any thoughts?

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[GT_Dave]

Your rubber stops for the trunk lid are adjustable, they are mounted on a helix. Turn both of them out in steps until it affects the closing of the trunk, then back off 1/4 turn. They should be stout enough to support a couple hundred pounds of down force. I had to make that adjustment with my R spoiler.

 

[Stuntman]

Not surprised. It's functional and makes downforce. Try adjusting the stops as Dave mentioned.

 

[Zitrosounds]

There are no adjustable rubber stops. The only adjustment that I can that cab be made is to the rear scissor linkage. I want to fix it.properly before I have the trunk repaired. Might have to increase the strength of the rubber stops.

 

[Zitrosounds]

I will upload some pics when I get home.

 

[Zitrosounds]

Could you show me what stops you have GT Dave? The ones installed on mine are pretty flimsy and as I said not adjustable.

 

[Zitrosounds]

Your rubber stops for the trunk lid are adjustable, they are mounted on a helix. Turn both of them out in steps until it affects the closing of the trunk, then back off 1/4 turn. They should be stout enough to support a couple hundred pounds of down force. I had to make that adjustment with my R spoiler.

First 2 pics show the contact. Next 2 pics are the left and right scissor hinge. There is a metal stop at the back of the hinge and a rubber stop in front. As you can see the stops on my car are not adjustable and rather flimsy. They are simply the push in type.

 

[Zitrosounds]

Your rubber stops for the trunk lid are adjustable, they are mounted on a helix. Turn both of them out in steps until it affects the closing of the trunk, then back off 1/4 turn. They should be stout enough to support a couple hundred pounds of down force. I had to make that adjustment with my R spoiler.

GT dave! You the man! I looked this morning and found the stops you were referring to....adjusted...good to go!

Thanks!

 

[Gibbo205]

GT dave! You the man! I looked this morning and found the stops you were referring to....adjusted...good to go!

Thanks!

So you have the track spoiler or R spoiler on your 350?

 

[Zitrosounds]

So you have the track spoiler or R spoiler on your 350?

I have the track package which has the spoiler and not the aero wing found on the R.
What's it like driving a Mustang in the UK?

 

[Gibbo205]

I have the track package which has the spoiler and not the aero wing found on the R.
What's it like driving a Mustang in the UK?

AMAZING!

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