S550 HPDE Prep - Need advice

[Wotfun]

Thanks guys. I just checked with two additional Ford dealers close to me. So, responses from 3 dealerships, re price for 1 front 19x9 pp wheel: $950, $1041, $1059.

I mentioned the $167 price from Levittown Ford and the local dealers said Levittown would be losing at least $500, if they're selling new Ford wheels.

 

[RES_22]

$217 on Ford Performance web site for new front wheel...so the Levittown price makes sense from that perspective.

One could assume that the FP wheel is high quality (direct from FP), however, you could call the FP hotline number...confirm/satisfy yourself about quality, terms and conditions, etc.

 

[Wotfun]

I appreciate it. Good suggestion. I don't know how to account for the price differences. One of the local parts guys literally said, "they think pretty highly of them wheels", in regard to the $1k+ price.

 

[blacksheep-1]

FWIW there's an "OE wheel company" down here in Florida, that sells knockoffs...read the discription.
Mustang GT wheel for around $125..built by OE wheels

https://www.oewheelsllc.com/18-Fits-Ford-2015-Mustang-GT-Wheel-Gunmetal-18x9

 

[Wotfun]

Yep. Saw those. Someone recommended those earlier in this thread.

 

[blacksheep-1]

Yep. Saw those. Someone recommended those earlier in this thread.

Yeah, I'm not recommending them, I don't see a forged wheel being built for $125

 

[Mad Hatter]

Just to say, dont forget the good old trusty SVE drift wheels as a cheap effective option, See some really cheap deals in LMR.com

 

[Wotfun]

Blowfish Racing tow hook arrived today! Installing this weekend!

 

[Cdnspeed]

I took my Bone stock 2000km 17 Gt/PP on the track today, didn't change a thing, just kept an eye on my Oil Temp and Made sure i lowered my Tire pressure.

I think you will be surprised when you get on track. My only wish, More steering feedback...

 

[RES_22]

Keep it in "comfort" mode and keep front pressures around 40 hot.

Changing to something like FP track suspension preserves streetability and changes weight distribution - transforms the feel even with OEM tires and alignment.

Did you go to TMP today.

 

[strengthrehab]

Just to say, dont forget the good old trusty SVE drift wheels as a cheap effective option, See some really cheap deals in LMR.com

18x10 for 400 dollars now but won't fit gtpp

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[strengthrehab]

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Blowfish Racing tow hook arrived today! Installing this weekend!

Looks a little different than mine

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[Cdnspeed]

Keep it in "comfort" mode and keep front pressures around 40 hot.

Changing to something like FP track suspension preserves streetability and changes weight distribution - transforms the feel even with OEM tires and alignment.

Did you go to TMP today.

TMP, i found the car turned in abit better @34psi hot, the rear liked 36psi Hot,

I ran a 1:23.86 on my first lapping day, the other gentlemen with me ran a 24.2 with his Steeda suspension kit

 

[Wotfun]

I finished installing my tow hook today. I like it and I need some advice.

As you can see in the picture, the loop hangs down so far that it touches the painted surface below it.

My concern is that the loop will rub the paint off or, worse, eventually rub a bit of hole. I'm currently considering options to modify the tow hook to force the loop to stick out away from the bumper, rather than hanging down.

Can you offer any suggestions?

 

[VoodooBoss]

I’d put a little piece of clear plastic on the lower piece and not worry beyond that. Remove the hook part when you’re not going to a track.

 

[Kevin Guzniczak]

View attachment 2574 I finished installing my tow hook today. I like it and I need some advice.

As you can see in the picture, the loop hangs down so far that it touches the painted surface below it.

My concern is that the loop will rub the paint off or, worse, eventually rub a bit of hole. I'm currently considering options to modify the tow hook to force the loop to stick out away from the bumper, rather than hanging down.

Can you offer any suggestions?

What brand?


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[OPMustang Tim]

Yeah, I'm not recommending them, I don't see a forged wheel being built for $125

The factory wheels are cast, as are the FP replacements. I don't see the point in the FP wheels because they are only 9.5", heavy and are almost the cost of a flow formed Apex wheel which you can get in 11" if you want a track wheel. Spending $1000 for stockers vs. $1200-1400 for a track wheel is really not a budget discussion. I'll let you know when my $125 wheels crack from track use

 

[Wotfun]

What brand?

Blowfish Racing.



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[Kevin Guzniczak]

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Hmm. I didn’t see this as an issue with the ZL1 brand. I was planning on that route.


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[strengthrehab]

Hmm. I didn’t see this as an issue with the ZL1 brand. I was planning on that route.


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Mine has been hitting the bumper for 8 months without an issue.

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