Snoopy49 Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 2013 Ford Mustang Owner’s Manual & Maintenance Guides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Stupid post but how do you adjust the suspension? I left my manuals wrapped. denohew Car is fully loaded except the glass roof. You push the button? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 The sales man said the same as you, however when we consulted with the Owner of the Dealership, we went into the system to do the mod and the system retunred that it is not possible in the same order because it is a performance package, then he called in SOMEONE and they advised that anything can be changed when it is NOT a major package like the SVTPP, however they could re assign the build and do it, but would be a new order in the same allocation and would start from today! Now I am confused if it is all true or not, even though it seemed a logical explanation. Any thoughts from experienced poeple out there? thanks braztang I literally changed the color of my car like 4 times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braztang Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Here it goes...I not only changed the SVTPP but also changed everything else...I backed out from my order, told the dealer I am no longer interested...even though the car went into production as of TONIGHT!!! another 6 to 8 weeks? The order was for a GRABBER BLUE and WHITE STRIPES with Electronic package only... at MSRP plus 6% if anyone in NY area is interested, as they said they are not giving me back my 1,000.00 Dollars deposit, then let the car come and I will see what I do...maybe someone else buys it and gives me the 1K deposit back... I just bought it ONLINE a GT500 with ALL options minus Glass Roof at 1,090.00 Dollars below MSRP...can you believe it? and the car was out for only 8 hours...The main reason it did not sell before was because of the color combo!!! Anyway, it will grow on me and I already started to like it. I am going to pick it up on the weekend. Sterling Grey with Sonic Blue stripes. braztang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejaeggi Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 I wouldn't and didn't. I wouldn't spend the money if you are not going to track it. Also, I prefer not to drive around with the stiffer suspension day to day. agreed, I'm still looking for my vehicle but decided against SVTPP for these exact reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 agreed, I'm still looking for my vehicle but decided against SVTPP for these exact reasons. agreed, I'm still looking for my vehicle but decided against SVTPP for these exact reasons. The SVTPP on normal is softer than the base gt500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Dennis Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 If you are not going to track the car and you get the stiffer suspension you might be sorry. I love the suspension on my SGT/SC when I take it out to play with it, but for a daily driver/cruiser I prefer the softer suspension of my regular Mustang (not Shelby) GT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullens Posted September 28, 2012 Report Share Posted September 28, 2012 I would leave it as is. I didn't get it because the stock suspension is perfect for me and I like the base wheels a lot better. As far as resale value, I wouldn't let that sway you either way. Its not going to make that much of a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siscakidd Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 This is my dilemma right now as i am deciding what opitions to order,I will not track the car and I hate the wheels,and will be changing them but does the base suspension ride soft all the time or is it just stiff all the time,and what is the difference in the rear ends,I know the Torsten a stronger unit but is it really necessary ?is the base rear end gonna grenade at some point ,I can afford but do I really need it? Opinions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verlyn12 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Oops. Sorry guys. Mine is a '12 which doesn't have the adjustable shocks. My bad. So if the '13 with SVTPP can be even smoother than a non-SVT PP '12, well that's a great accomplishment by Ford. In that case, maybe I'd lean back to getting the SVTPP option. Ugh, if only I could've waited one more year. But no complaints - I'm very content with my '12. Unless I'm wrong our 12 has the capability to change from sport to comfort-isn't that what you're talking about? I always put it on comfort as it isn't as stiff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullens Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 This is my dilemma right now as i am deciding what opitions to order,I will not track the car and I hate the wheels,and will be changing them but does the base suspension ride soft all the time or is it just stiff all the time,and what is the difference in the rear ends,I know the Torsten a stronger unit but is it really necessary ?is the base rear end gonna grenade at some point ,I can afford but do I really need it? Opinions Torsen dif is better for the oval track for coming out of turns and such. It is no stronger than the limited slip and will not last any longer. The limited slip was upgraded with the '13's so don't worry about it grenading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Torsen dif is better for the oval track for coming out of turns and such. It is no stronger than the limited slip and will not last any longer. The limited slip was upgraded with the '13's so don't worry about it grenading. It was? I never read that? Where did you read this? The only upgrade differential talk they were talking about was the torsen. Pretty sure the regular limited slip is the as the 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 OP you need to just pay 6k and get the hydraulic coil overs koni sells lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siscakidd Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Torsen dif is better for the oval track for coming out of turns and such. It is no stronger than the limited slip and will not last any longer. The limited slip was upgraded with the '13's so don't worry about it grenading. Thanks that helps clear that up, what about the base suspension ,I will probably lower the car anyway,is the base set up on the stiff side or the loose side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denohew Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 OK I already have a 13 Shelby. Now a small town dealer wanted to sell me a 13 with Recaros but no performance package or track pack. Why would you order a Shelby with Recaros and no performance package or track pack? I almost bought it(for a collertor car} until I saw the rims and I knew for sure it was a base Shelby with recaros and nor other performance packages on it? He almost pulled a fast one on me until I got a pic of the wheels! I guess a girl or a kid ordered it! denohew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braztang Posted October 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 No more dilemma here! I found and bought a 2013 fully loaded, except glass roof! Even if I did not find it, I would be happy with a no-SVTPP, however for the prices we are paying! It is always better to have the loaded one, even though I think that the Track Package is a waste of money for most of us...I have or even been able to see where those pumps and coolers are! Really. No more need to wait of my order, it has been passed to another buyer and my GT500 is already in my home, waiting for my arrival from duty... As I write, waiting for my connection flight in Brussels right now! Take care guys. braztang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejaeggi Posted October 19, 2012 Report Share Posted October 19, 2012 OK I already have a 13 Shelby. Now a small town dealer wanted to sell me a 13 with Recaros but no performance package or track pack. Why would you order a Shelby with Recaros and no performance package or track pack? I almost bought it(for a collertor car} until I saw the rims and I knew for sure it was a base Shelby with recaros and nor other performance packages on it? He almost pulled a fast one on me until I got a pic of the wheels! I guess a girl or a kid ordered it! denohew easy there, I ordered mine with recaros and not the SVTPP. I don't ever plan to track the car but like push my cars form time to time. once I sat in the recaros vs standard seats, I had to get them. not to mention it saved me $3g on the sticker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobraengineer07 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 You can change anything on the car untill your order is pulled. You can add/delete options but you can't change the package code [820A to 821A] The requires starting over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
662HP Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 I'll probably regret this post, but here goes. The resale argument is pure BS to me. The only must have option on a 2013/14 GT500 is the 5.8 TVS blown engine. That engine is the entire reason the car exists and the primary reason that anyone is looking to buy one. None of us will ever have a problem selling our cars down the line if we choose to. Given that, spending an additional $3495 on an upgraded performance suspension that the OP doesn't plan to even use, makes absolutely no sense to me. Unless of course, you are trying to tell me that he is going to get more than the price of the option ($3495) back at resale time. In that case, then we have an option that adds to resale value. Otherwise, he is spending $3495 to get $1000 back later on for an option he never used. I totally agree. It's all about the H.P. and Torque. The rest is about them making money on the add on's. You'll never get it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICOOLUM Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 I ordered mine with all the bells and whistles except the Recaro. I can have a set of seats and upholter the front and back the way I want for the same cost. With that said I did think about opting out of the susp. upgrade and going with air ride cause it looks so cool to drop it on the ground at car shows. I had air ride on my 66 but was never quite happy with the feel of it when performance driving. For that reason I decided that the mfg. installed tech would suit me better. JMO But once you get well over 70K with all the goodies who cares about the extra $3,500. It would be tough to replicate the tech for that. Either way, everyone has different opinions for what they like depending on personal preference. This time around I didnt want to do so many in depth mods to my car like I did to my 66. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted November 5, 2012 Report Share Posted November 5, 2012 I totally agree. It's all about the H.P. and Torque. The rest is about them making money on the add on's. You'll never get it back. It's not that the options add value. It's that it makes it easier to sell. There are a lot of people who want the electronic bilsteins and will pass on a car without them. That is the main value in the performance pack. I know I wouldn't buy a base car without the electronic bilsteins. Now granted when I bought my car I thought I wasn't going to change the sways and springs but now I am. Looking back I probably would have not gotten the SVTPP and just got hydraulic koni coil overs because those are better than the bilsteins. But not everyone is as crazy as me. Also the bilsteins were specifically made for this car so people like that too. They like that they can push a button in their car and see the shock change from n to s and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
662HP Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 It's not that the options add value. It's that it makes it easier to sell. There are a lot of people who want the electronic bilsteins and will pass on a car without them. That is the main value in the performance pack. I know I wouldn't buy a base car without the electronic bilsteins. Now granted when I bought my car I thought I wasn't going to change the sways and springs but now I am. Looking back I probably would have not gotten the SVTPP and just got hydraulic koni coil overs because those are better than the bilsteins. But not everyone is as crazy as me. Also the bilsteins were specifically made for this car so people like that too. They like that they can push a button in their car and see the shock change from n to s and such. The best way to look at it is if you want the add on's buy them because you want them and not for resale value. This way theres no regrets later. If you don't want them then you don't need them, and if you want them then you do need them! Journey moment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted November 6, 2012 Report Share Posted November 6, 2012 The best way to look at it is if you want the add on's buy them because you want them and not for resale value. This way theres no regrets later. If you don't want them then you don't need them, and if you want them then you do need them! Journey moment? This works too. For example I wanted the track pack but at the last minute decided against it now I regret my order lol. I also originally wanted red or blue with black stripes but got black for a more stealth look and regret that too . Cleaning it is a pain in the assssss. Also there were like no pictures out of red and hardly any of DIB when I placed my order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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