springer Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) I was reading an article yesterday regarding the dash plate found on the passenger's side of the car - just above the glove box. The article read that the 2015 dash plate matched the vehicle's VIN while the 2016 dash plate number is not related to the VIN number. Does anyone know if this information is correct or incorrect? On my 2015 GT 350, the dash plate does match my VIN, but I haven't seen any of the 2016 models to verify this claim. Edited December 1, 2015 by springer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest markham51 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I have a 2016. 1fa6p8jz9g5520461 my Dash is G0134 Its close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I have a 2016. 1fa6p8jz9g5520461 my Dash is G0134 Its close Ya I would say its pretty close , you have 1 & 4 in your ser # Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Yes some dash plaque numbers to match the cars VIN number. I can't recall if its the 2015 GT350's or if its the 'R' models or perhaps both. I'll go back and look at my notes from Ford when we added these cars to the SAI Registry menu. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springer Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) Yes some dash plaque numbers to match the cars VIN number. I can't recall if its the 2015 GT350's or if its the 'R' models or perhaps both. I'll go back and look at my notes from Ford when we added these cars to the SAI Registry menu. Steve It is more than the R models in 2015 that have matching VINs and dash plates numbers...my car is not an R model and the dash plate matches the VIN. Edited December 1, 2015 by springer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) Ok, just checked my notes from Ford and ALL the 2015 GT350's (including the R model) have dash plaques that match the cars VIN. Steve Edited December 1, 2015 by shelbymotorsports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 yup, 2015s only Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeljgt500kr Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I'm surprised, no CS signature on those? Guess Ford didn't want to pony up the money for it. or didn't want CS associated with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Ok, just checked my notes from Ford and ALL the 2015 GT350's (including the R model) have dash plaques that match the cars VIN. Steve So next question is what does the 2016 dash plaque number mean ? Maybe build sequence? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 It is more than the R models in 2015 that have matching VINs and dash plates numbers...my car is not an R model and the dash plate matches the VIN. After it is broken in if you could provide a comparison between the GT350 and the Shelby GT/SC it would be greatly appreciated!!! Congrats on the New Ride!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 I'm surprised, no CS signature on those? Guess Ford didn't want to pony up the money for it. or didn't want CS associated with it? Is there a CS signature on GT500s? From Ford? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springer Posted December 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) I guess we put this to bed. Thanks everyone. On another note, I saw that there are almost 1000 VINs attached to the 2016 cars already - production is cranking up and this is only November. Edited December 2, 2015 by springer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springer Posted December 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 After it is broken in if you could provide a comparison between the GT350 and the Shelby GT/SC it would be greatly appreciated!!! Congrats on the New Ride!!! Will do. I'm trying to stay civil with the GT 350 for now. My initial impression is the GT/SC definitely outperforms it off the line. But let me say this - once the GT 350 hits about 3800 RPMs, I think all bets are off. I haven't come close to the 8250 redline yet - the owner's manual recommends a 500 mile breakin at various speeds so I really haven't pushed it to the limits yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeljgt500kr Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Is there a CS signature on GT500s? From Ford? IIRC, they had no plaque at all showing any VIN sequence or "chassis number", so no, and it would have cost them if they had wanted to put one on. SAI cars, in contrast, did of course have all that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 IIRC, they had no plaque at all showing any VIN sequence or "chassis number", so no, and it would have cost them if they had wanted to put one on. SAI cars, in contrast, did of course have all that. Yeah, you could order a dash plaque for any gt500, and I suppose they may offer the same here- (shelby PP) I dont think it would have cost Ford more to use a dash plaque is my point. I imagine that they just had no interest in doing it cost or no cost. Ford wasnt crazy about having SVT on their performance vehicles either. Apparently, they dont like there to be a distinction which I think is dumb. I guess they are willing to make a small exception to sell Shelbys though, huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svttim Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 IIRC, they had no plaque at all showing any VIN sequence or "chassis number", so no, and it would have cost them if they had wanted to put one on. SAI cars, in contrast, did of course have all that. I remember getting a plaque for my GT500 from Shelby with a real signature, my KR was a computer sig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svttim Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Yeah, you could order a dash plaque for any gt500, and I suppose they may offer the same here- (shelby PP) I dont think it would have cost Ford more to use a dash plaque is my point. I imagine that they just had no interest in doing it cost or no cost. Ford wasnt crazy about having SVT on their performance vehicles either. Apparently, they dont like there to be a distinction which I think is dumb. I guess they are willing to make a small exception to sell Shelbys though, huh? I have not asked the question but, I believe the GT350 doesn't have a lot of markings and such is the originals didn't. Except of course for side stripes. As far as SVT, Upper management has made it clear, they do not want to see anything with SVT on it, period with thinly vailed threats of termination. SVT as a nameplate is dead. Long live Ford Performance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyGJ Posted December 15, 2015 Report Share Posted December 15, 2015 Will do. I'm trying to stay civil with the GT 350 for now. My initial impression is the GT/SC definitely outperforms it off the line. But let me say this - once the GT 350 hits about 3800 RPMs, I think all bets are off. I haven't come close to the 8250 redline yet - the owner's manual recommends a 500 mile breakin at various speeds so I really haven't pushed it to the limits yet. Springer....You Actually read the owners manual??!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b17drvr Posted December 16, 2015 Report Share Posted December 16, 2015 I read mine too. I read them for every car I've owned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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