Ordering a New GT. Wing or Wing Delete?

[foxcoupefan]

I promise this isn't a fashion thread.

I am new to the forum (and long time lurker) although not new to Mustangs. I have owned seven Mustangs from a SVRA prepped 1965 K-Code Coupe to a 575hp full Maximum Motorsports equipped 91 Fox Coupe track car. However, I am very new to the S550 and trying to learn as much as I can. I would like to order a 2019 or 2020 GT and make it a nice street /occasional track car (suspension, diff cooler, wheel /tire set up, etc over time). Nothing too serious.

I am not much of a wing guy but if there is function to something I am all for it. I have read the new GT wing offers about 60lbs of down force at 80mph. Will the minimal 60lbs of down force make a difference in my track day experience? I doubt I would ever add a wing in the future (unless super clean and functional) if I didn't go with the factory wing. I know a good wing can make a huge difference but if the stock wing really doesn't do much for performance I would prefer to leave it off.

Keep in mind my last track car had 15" bias ply Good Year Blue Streaks so the S550 even stock will be like driving a go cart.

I appreciate the input.

 

[Grant 302]

Welcome to TMO!

Unless you plan on running Roval-style courses, I think you're best leaving it off. Even if you doubt you'd put a better wing on later, I think that's a better option...and have the look you prefer now.

 

[The_Dead_Cow]

After playing around on the website, it seems the performance wing is tied to the PP1 package.

 

[foxcoupefan]

There is a "Delete" option for 2019s.

 

[bpracer]

Keep in mind my last track car had 15" bias ply Good Year Blue Streaks so the S550 even stock will be like driving a go cart.

I know the feeling...

I would leave off the spoiler or keep a look out for a spare trunk lid without a spoiler on eBay. I managed to find one the same color as my car without a spoiler, no holes, for a future wing project.

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[foxcoupefan]

Bitchen fastback! Love the Terlingua stickers on the side.

I recently bought a 67 Mustang to build in to a T/A car, but it was a basket case 67 and I just don't have the money or time to build a vintage car the way I would like; so it went away.

I am super excited to build an S550; my favorite Mustang since the Fox bodies (vintage are still my favorite). I can buy the basic car and do a little at a time. The 67 would require a minimum of 30 to 45k just to get it on the street.

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Welcome!

It might help to balance the car at high speeds, but if you delete, you can always add later, or add a different style and not have to cover up any existing (different) holes.

 

[foxcoupefan]

Welcome!

It might help to balance the car at high speeds, but if you delete, you can always add later, or add a different style and not have to cover up any existing (different) holes.

I appreciate the help folks. Yeah, I think this is definitely the way to go.

Thanks again. I am looking forward to learning more about the S550 and the best set ups.