Wheel well forward molding extension buring from side pipes on my LS ?

[Vince]

Would adding reflective tape/foil or an aluminum plate just reflect the heat on to the main bodywork of the car and heat the body panels instead?

 

[KYBOSSLS]

This should be a warranty item? Checking with my Dealer, call your own

 

[PeteInCT]

Nope - check the maintenance supplement. Ford states if you track the car to remove these puppies. They saw it coming.

 

[98RedGT]

so we are saying that this is an issue only when running on track? is anybody seeing this issue with just street driving?

 

[cloud9]

so we are saying that this is an issue only when running on track? is anybody seeing this issue with just street driving?

There's not enough sustained heat running at WOT from street driving to melt them. You'd be in jail before you got them hot enough on the street.

 

[Dig-It]

Nope - check the maintenance supplement. Ford states if you track the car to remove these puppies. They saw it coming.

Can someone please help me out with a copy of the maintenance supplement?

 

[PeteInCT]

Try this link:

http://owner.ford.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Owner/Page/OwnerGuidePage&year=2012&make=Ford&model=Mustang

On that page you'll see a link to a PDF for "Boss 302 Supplement 2nd Printing".

If the link does not work email your email address in a personal message and I'll send you the PDF.

 

[Dig-It]

Got it - thanks Pete!

 

[Vince]

so we are saying that this is an issue only when running on track? is anybody seeing this issue with just street driving?

There's not enough sustained heat running at WOT from street driving to melt them. You'd be in jail before you got them hot enough on the street.

Even with side plates removed and TracKey enabled?

 

[cloud9]

so we are saying that this is an issue only when running on track? is anybody seeing this issue with just street driving?

There's not enough sustained heat running at WOT from street driving to melt them. You'd be in jail before you got them hot enough on the street.

Even with side plates removed and TracKey enabled?

I had my side plates removed from day one. I didn't melt these until I put it on the track on a very hot day. TracKey shouldn't affect it one way or the other since it appears to behave the same at WOT as black key.

 

[PeteInCT]

I would think that if the stock restrictor plates are in that there would be less of a chance of melting them, even if tracking the car, since the airflow is so restricted. Still, Ford says take them off you track the car independent of if you have the restrictor plates in or not.

Of course, I didn't pay attention to the supplement... ;D

 

[Dean#4AI]

Looks like it's time to find a good street tire for the street and Hoosiers for the track

As if this hobby isn't addictive enough, I'm not taking a hit on the Hoosier crack pipe. ;D

 

[PeteInCT]

Once you go slick there will be nothin' else you pick!

 

[cloud9]

Has anyone figured out a good option for slicks?

 

[MrGT5oh]

I finally had a chance to check my air deflectors behind the side pipes last night and mine are also starting to melt and I only have 2000 miles on it and I haven't even had it to the track yet. Both sides are starting melted, with the left side being worse.

It sounds like Ford needs to step with a redesign and replacement. Has anyone had theirs replaced under warranty? Has anyone contacted Ford Customer Service to let them know that there is a problem?

 

[BLAZN BOSS]

2800 miles, no track time, no trackey,.............mine still look new.

 

[PeteInCT]

I'd assume that:

• You have the restrictor plates in
• You havn't pushed the car hard for many extended run(s)
• You live in Northern Saskatchewan ;D

 

[jeepinocala]

I will be surprised if Ford cover the sides melting unless they do this with the resrtictors in??

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Has anyone figured out a good option for slicks?

I've heard continental slick takeoffs are the way to go, if you can find em...

I have a set sitting in my garage now, will let you know more about em in January/February.

Otherwise see if you can get Hoosier R80s in your size.

 

[BLAZN BOSS]

I'd assume that:

• You have the restrictor plates in
• You havn't pushed the car hard for many extended run(s)
• You live in Northern Saskatchewan ;D

Car is just like it came from Ford, Extended runs?......Nope. Saskatchewan?.......nope Virginia...............Just a few 1/4 mile runs..........killed one new SS Camaro. LOL