PhilTaylor
Track Attack 5-26-14
following the reveal of the 2015 GT and likely specs, there has been a lot of discussion re the comparo of the 2015 GT to our beloved Boss 302 in both '12 and '13 variants; and much knashing of teeth over the progressive improvements. the only one which doesn't appear incremental to me, btw, is the IRS.
while it is probably obvious newer is usually somewhat stronger/faster ( or how else do they convince us to buy in ) the term "better" should be used with care.
if it is really true that Ford backs the Boss 302 on the track, as evidenced by so many engine and tranny/differential repairs under warranty on tracked vehicles (do I recall accurately someone was on their 3rd motor? ) in threads here on BMO - then here we have a key difference in that the 2015 GT will not be supported on the track, e.g:
Both hardcore racers and weekend warriors should read the fine print on their Mustang warranties, though. Even though line lock is a standard feature, and Ford says it should only be used on a track, actually racing your 2015 Mustang will void the warranty.
from:
https://autos.yahoo.com/news/2015-ford-mustang-gt-gets-standard-electronic-line-142119772.html
Ford says the electronic line-lock feature is intended for track use only, and sadly, that "racing your vehicle will void your warranty."
from:
http://wot.motortrend.com/1404_2015_ford_mustang_gts_line_lock_feature_makes_burnouts_easy.html#ixzz2zqlTYi64
that to me is a more significant deficiency then a 10th here or there.
to me that is one of the key beauties of the Boss, Ford standing by warranties under track wear lends credence to the claim it is a RCWALP. and I feel that will be more of a differentiator when comparing the Boss to the 2015 GT than the fact the 2015 might edge a 10th here and there.
am I right about Ford and the Boss?
does the previous generation GT with the Track Package also get a voided warranty if you track it?
what do people think about this lack of support of the 2015 GT in one of our favorite activities?
I would suspect the majority of the community here on BMO would agree with me, but let the commentaries commence 8)
while it is probably obvious newer is usually somewhat stronger/faster ( or how else do they convince us to buy in ) the term "better" should be used with care.
if it is really true that Ford backs the Boss 302 on the track, as evidenced by so many engine and tranny/differential repairs under warranty on tracked vehicles (do I recall accurately someone was on their 3rd motor? ) in threads here on BMO - then here we have a key difference in that the 2015 GT will not be supported on the track, e.g:
Both hardcore racers and weekend warriors should read the fine print on their Mustang warranties, though. Even though line lock is a standard feature, and Ford says it should only be used on a track, actually racing your 2015 Mustang will void the warranty.
from:
https://autos.yahoo.com/news/2015-ford-mustang-gt-gets-standard-electronic-line-142119772.html
Ford says the electronic line-lock feature is intended for track use only, and sadly, that "racing your vehicle will void your warranty."
from:
http://wot.motortrend.com/1404_2015_ford_mustang_gts_line_lock_feature_makes_burnouts_easy.html#ixzz2zqlTYi64
that to me is a more significant deficiency then a 10th here or there.
to me that is one of the key beauties of the Boss, Ford standing by warranties under track wear lends credence to the claim it is a RCWALP. and I feel that will be more of a differentiator when comparing the Boss to the 2015 GT than the fact the 2015 might edge a 10th here and there.
am I right about Ford and the Boss?
does the previous generation GT with the Track Package also get a voided warranty if you track it?
what do people think about this lack of support of the 2015 GT in one of our favorite activities?
I would suspect the majority of the community here on BMO would agree with me, but let the commentaries commence 8)