It's weird to see some GTs have these holes and some don't. I wonder if it was a common dealer add-on of some sort that the holes ended up in the same places in the cars that do have the holes. I guess I won't worry too much if there are holes and no equipment present when I make my purchase.

By 2 spots, I assume you mean two holes? Sort of like what is seen/shown here? Its interesting that some cars I am looking at have something there and some do not.

I am checking out early S197 Mustangs and I came across this 2008 GT that had this panel/box in the engine bay. I didn't see it on other GTs that I saw. Does anyone have an idea of what it is?

I see you ran into the spark plug issue that I read about. Having gone through that experience… Is it worth avoiding the 2-piece spark plugs altogether?Also, did you replace the plugs with OEM 2-piece plugs or switch to an aftermarket 1-piece plug?

Hey everyone, I am in the market for a pre-facelift S197 and I am curious if there is a buyer's guide from the perspective of someone who is evaluating the car as a track/HPDE car. Is there anything in particular to inspect for or test on top of standard due diligence when making a purchase...

I'm Mark and I live in San Diego. I have limited experience driving on track, but I am looking to get an S197 Mustang to build as a street legal, HPDE-focused car. I look forward to connecting with other owners in SoCal and visiting our local tracks. I am looking forward to sharing my experience...