What's So Bad About the Performance Package?

[yjack]

Found a picture from Roush's install guide with the differences in under car aero between PP and none PP.

I guess this is why the lips are not exchangeable. PP's aero is smoothed out and extended way back compare to none PP.

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[robb]

Found a picture from Roush's install guide with the differences in under car aero between PP and none PP.

Because the PP pan channels air to the brakes.

 

[robb]

- Strut-tower Brace
- Larger Radiator
- Unique Chassis Tuning
- Larger Front and Rear Sway Bars
- Heavier Front Springs
- K-Brace
- Brembo Front Brakes
- Staggerd Wheels (19x9 and 19x9.5)
- Unique Stability Control Tuning
- Torsen Helical Differential
- 3.73 Gears
- Gauge Pack
- Spoiler Delete
- Engine Turn Dash
- Monotube Shocks w/ Special Dampening
- Unique Underbelly Pan (channels air to brakes)
- 15" Front Brake Rotors
- 255/40R19 Front and 275/40R19 Rear Pirelli P Zero Summer Compound Performance Tires
- From AutoWeek review: "The Performance Pack gets a bunch of bolt-on structure pieces to stiffen the chassis further: stiffer front strut mounts, and the front lateral link instead of a bushing gets a cross axis joint to stiffen up front lateral link significantly."

 

[Husker]

How does Husker's GT get the red "5.0"? What package is that?

That's the red hot LIMITED EDITION...actually I painted the 5.0 and the wheel caps HUSKER RED.

 

[Papaya]

PP yes or no?

Could I get some pros and cons about the Performance Package? I mean, if you don't actually race and you use your GT on an everyday basis. I'm personally a little afraid that it might be a jarring suspension, but I don't know.


Thank you!

I do not race at all and my Mustang is a real DD. But the extra money you pay up front for the PP is a good investment. Specially for the BREMBO brakes you are getting with the GT. :cheers:

My Mustang is the EB PP because I needed the MT. Depending on what your likes and needs non-PP AT or PP MT, if - I would choose the PP because of the price/value point of view.

 

[50THPONY]

Agreed!

Count me in the minority; I love mine. Wouldn't exchange them for any other OE S550 wheel style except for the 50th LE's (and not the 50AP with its silver finish).

 

[kc3333]

I like wheels that sparkle in the sunlight; chrome all the way. The V6 Pony Package wheels on my S197 were PERFECT. I should have taken them off it when I traded it in. It's basically impossible to find good chrome wheels for the S550; I'm perplexed.

Seriously, these were the most beautiful wheels I can imagine:

Totally agree. OEM are all too narrow though. I went with bright silver drifts in 9.5", but wish these would have been available wider.

 

[Dave2013M3]

Battle of the gif's

Although I have to say, love "The Gladiator" gif..

Besides all that the PP wheels are hideous and in black make them look even worse, not to mention they can be used for a boat anchor.

 

[kc3333]

I think now in the S550s when the car comes with a great stance from the factory, PP is worth it. Before, guys would swap out most of the suspension to improve handling and lower the stance. The PP may not be track ready, but most people are probably far less likely to need suspension mods after your 2,500 investment.

 

[Audioninja]

Here's those PP Wheels:

They are a bit hideous, aren't they?

These are the wheels that came on my EB PP.

 

[Renner]

These are the wheels that came on my EB PP.

Same here

 

[PonyGrrrl]

Me too!

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[Khyber]

these kids got those wheels too

 

[DarkSubRosa]

For the people saying the PP Brakes are overkill on the street, please go drive the Dragon. You'll be happy you can make more passes without brake fade with the giant 6 pots.

 

[MSamuels]

LOL that kids doin doughnuts and impressin the ladies already at 5

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