After Market

[Mike 2021]

I don't burn tires lol, to expensive, but sticky tires have short life span.
I got two year out of these, so going in the spring, likely somewhat hard now.
Normally a yearly thing for me, especially if I go to the track

I was looking for the sport cup 2 just to have a spare set but they are very limited, may switch brands

 

[Ohtobbad]

I was looking for the sport cup 2 just to have a spare set but they are very limited, may switch brands

Sport cup 2's are not hard to get, but you would have to order, no one keeps in stock.
Mine are a bit more difficult, as they are spec sport cup 2 made specifically for my car.
On two different occasions, wrong ones were sent. quite a difference from the spec
to stock, but really nice tire.

ecpet for a few brands, any real performance tire your likely going to have
to order to get. OF course the high performance comes with higher price

 

[Mike 2021]

High price for sure I was surprised at the cost for a set, I hope to get a couple years out of them, what is the difference for the sport cup 2s and the one you have specifically for your car

 

[Ohtobbad]

High price for sure I was surprised at the cost for a set, I hope to get a couple years out of them, what is the difference for the sport cup 2s and the one you have specifically for your car

mostly a lot less tread, which once warmed up, very sticky.

First pic, normal sport cup, 2nd ones I get, if you take a close look, almost exactly the same except
thickness of tread, almost double in stock set. will last longer, but not quite as much grip
to be honest you would need to be going fairly quick around corners to notice the difference.

 

[Mike 2021]

I see they almost look like what’s on the Mach except I believe they are 98Y but would need to check. The first pick does not look like what is on mine. The ones that are on it are almost bald on the outside of the tire and some tread on the inside they look like the second pic.

 

[67 AGAIN]

That’s correct on tires.
We have a Track Pack Mach in Grand Falls and tires on it look like the same as what comes on Shelbys.
Nothing like first pic.

 

[Mike 2021]

Ok when I had them off a couple people thought they where ready to be changed out then I showed them the odometer with less than 500 km. I can say they are some sticky on the road once heated. With handling pack I think you get the same as what comes with the 350

 

[67 AGAIN]

For the scissor jacks, I’d be entirely concerned that they might damage the rockers.

If you are using them strictly for fear of flat spotting the tires, my solution to that is to bump up air pressure for winter storage.

Like in the order of 40-45 psi.

I check what the max inflation of the tire is and go just slightly bellow that.
If max is 50 psi, I’ll go 45.

Three different Mustangs and a Fusion Sport stored over past 15 years, never had anything wrong with any tires come spring time.

 

[Ohtobbad]

many have theories' on it, My research shows on modern cars not much of an issue,
Some older cars could mess with springs and shocks. I have not done it it in years.
I have had no issues, I am also in heated garage, not sure if that makes a difference
but keeps me happier

 

[Fun GT]

Another thing that helps with flat spots I found through the years is that I drive it up on pieces of 2x10 and like Marc says air them tires up.
Since I've been doing this I find that tires don't loose any air like they use too as well.

 

[Mike 2021]

I only took some weight off the wheels not all the weight. But maybe I’ll just put some extra air to them and I also heat the garage all winter so it may not be an issue. Thanks for all the suggestions.

 

[Mike 2021]

Parts are in, hopefully end of April early May go and have them installed, I will post some pictures once completed. It’s been a long wait

 

[67 AGAIN]

Can you share what parts?
Or are you keeping it a mystery?

 

[thundr]

has anyone used PartsEngine.ca for purchase of parts.
Mostly aftermarket stuff, but not just car stuff. Offroad stuff too.

 

[67 AGAIN]

Not here.

 

[67 AGAIN]

This could be your car’s sibling Mike.

600, auto, handling pack, red callipers, regular seats.

Only difference is the colour.

Probably going home at end of this week after spending winter in showroom.

 

[Mike 2021]

This could be your car’s sibling Mike.

600, auto, handling pack, red callipers, regular seats.

Only difference is the colour.

Probably going home at end of this week after spending winter in showroom.

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This could be your car’s sibling Mike.

600, auto, handling pack, red callipers, regular seats.

Only difference is the colour.

Probably going home at end of this week after spending winter in showroom.

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Wow I love that colour, it is the same it has cloth seat, I’ll be changing them out next winter also with a rear seat delete I looked at a week ago, Ford race seats and the delete at least a 12 week wait and that is not guaranteed

 

[Jkeithnb]

Kustom Auto in SJ does awesome work on covering seats

 

[Mike 2021]

Kustom Auto in SJ does awesome work on covering seats

I spoke with them and carrizma I little better price at Carrizma for the katzskins. I presently have the standard cloth seats, I always wanted the Recaro seat, but you never know I seen them at Kustoms and they are very high quality product

 

[67 AGAIN]

From the experience files…

First, decide what your goal is for your car.
Leather on base seats, although will look great, will be slippery in corners,
especially for right seat passenger, no matter who it is.

If building straight line rocket, not much of an issue.
If you want to fully exploit the handling pack on your car, keep the seats you have.
The fabric material keeps everyone planted in the seats much better.
Or do go up to the Recaros, leather or fabric.

On the Recaros, if you haven’t already, you should try to sit in them for a bit before pulling the trigger.
Some people find the bolstering a bit tight.

Sometimes, personal body type can influence decision.
With the intent of remaining objective here, often individuals of smaller stature fit better in the Recaros.
And individuals of heftier stature sometimes, not always, find them a bit tight or restrictive after a while.