Well after being at the "tuners" for a couple months, I drove my GT home Saturday coming up I-5 (we Washingtonians do not call it THE five). Had a chance to really let it loose on the beautiful and twisty roads around and over Lake Shasta, by Mt. Shasta and into Medford Oregon. Unfortunately Oregon's highest limit was 65mph and was as low as 50mph on their biggest freeway. I did not want to bring home a ticket.
The car has been transformed. I fully expected by improving the performance potential of the susupension to receive a harsh and tiresome but accurate ride. What I got was a ride that was smooth and comfortable as well as improved performance. Point and shoot steering response with way less oversteer, controlled compression without the harsh rebound I have found on other suspensions, 11hours of constant driving and not feeling washed out when I got home. Very non- fatiguing.
My upgrades;
T&A Penske single adjust coilovers
Bridgestone tires
GTG Bumper delete
Gen II whipple, Accufab TB and Mafia
Ford full length GTX headers and mufflers
dual Subwoofer relocate
Ford Transaxle cooler
Cosmetic Valve cover upgrade
Ford Short throw shifter and exoticare Bezel and boots
Accufab Transaxle bolt upgrade, T&A breather
2 piece front fender liners
Complete calilper repaint and stenciling
Full fluid exchange and all belts replaced
NGK plugs
Full polish, side strip delete and full frontal Venture shield
Several odd and ends to make the car as delivered from factory
Having approximately 200 more horses and the fantastic sound of the GTX system was unbelievable but I have to say the short shifter, suspension and new tires are what really made the car come alive for me. I want to love the Goodyears as they are American but the Bridgestones are so smooth and quiet and the last 300 miles was in rain so heavy the wipers struggled to keep up but the wet performance was IMO every bit as good as the GYs.
I already thought the GT was the finest performing car I had ever driven (no, I have not driven many ultra exotics) but this is completely on a whole new level. I cannot sing the praises of the products or the Tuner enough. I am extremely happy with the end product and am already thinking of more upgrades for the future.
Some quick pictures taken as I got home and finished washing:
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The car has been transformed. I fully expected by improving the performance potential of the susupension to receive a harsh and tiresome but accurate ride. What I got was a ride that was smooth and comfortable as well as improved performance. Point and shoot steering response with way less oversteer, controlled compression without the harsh rebound I have found on other suspensions, 11hours of constant driving and not feeling washed out when I got home. Very non- fatiguing.
My upgrades;
T&A Penske single adjust coilovers
Bridgestone tires
GTG Bumper delete
Gen II whipple, Accufab TB and Mafia
Ford full length GTX headers and mufflers
dual Subwoofer relocate
Ford Transaxle cooler
Cosmetic Valve cover upgrade
Ford Short throw shifter and exoticare Bezel and boots
Accufab Transaxle bolt upgrade, T&A breather
2 piece front fender liners
Complete calilper repaint and stenciling
Full fluid exchange and all belts replaced
NGK plugs
Full polish, side strip delete and full frontal Venture shield
Several odd and ends to make the car as delivered from factory
Having approximately 200 more horses and the fantastic sound of the GTX system was unbelievable but I have to say the short shifter, suspension and new tires are what really made the car come alive for me. I want to love the Goodyears as they are American but the Bridgestones are so smooth and quiet and the last 300 miles was in rain so heavy the wipers struggled to keep up but the wet performance was IMO every bit as good as the GYs.
I already thought the GT was the finest performing car I had ever driven (no, I have not driven many ultra exotics) but this is completely on a whole new level. I cannot sing the praises of the products or the Tuner enough. I am extremely happy with the end product and am already thinking of more upgrades for the future.
Some quick pictures taken as I got home and finished washing:
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