My initial 120 mile review

Got some good seat time today and thought I would share my thoughts so far.
PER the owners manual, I adhered to the "100 mile break in"
I fumbled around with buttons on the steering wheel trying to make screen adjustments.
Didn't even notice the cobra head on the right side of the steering wheel, until I went back watched a SpeedPhenom video. ( why would I bother to look in the owners manual )
After learning the tricks, I was able to change my dash/screen layout to how I wanted it, ie. BOOST,IAT, and A/F on the center screen. VERY ExCITING.
After the 100 mile mark, I toggled the switch to track mode, and the entire dash came to life, as if I had just won on the slots machines. Car downshifted and I gave it hell.
Its was about 92 out with at least 90% humidity. The car did not care, it reacted instantaneously and the exhaust screamed with determination and anger.
The shifts are crisp as hell (one more gear would have been awesome"er") and the car is super responsive. As I approached the off ramp, I did not lift. The car stayed planted and I had a vision in my head that I was in a go kart on the final lap. I found the suspension to be nice in sport mode, and normal mode. Track mode, will jolt you a little more. The Recaro seats are comfy, but do start to get to your hips (in my 40's) but overall not bad. Overall I am excited to drive it again, and hats off to Ford for getting the stance right, as well as the exhaust.
I am not excited about the amount of pebbles and debris that is kicked into the side skirts while driving. A removable plug would be ideal, for regular street driving.
More feedback to follow in the coming months!

So 500 or Demon?

Honestly, Trackhawk over all else.
AT THE MOMENT
The king will always live on top.....

So just to be on the safe side, the hose under the hood, good to go? Not sure if you indeed had the issue as it was pointed out that you did.

That pic of the engine bay was from another poster, mine is resting where it should be, and told the techs at ford to dbl check.
For good measure will double check when I return from my upcoming trip.

Nice 120 mile review. I'm not surprised that your GT-500 is such a pleasure (and fun) to drive. The engineering, performance, features, and good looks are captivating. Continue to enjoy it this summer.

This is what I have been waiting for, the GT350R is a excellent track car but not as much fun on streets. I am excited to feel the grunt and comfort a modern supercharged car. Almost there. Glad to here you were not disappointed. Not many test drives that I know of.

GOTSVT? said:

That pic of the engine bay was from another poster, mine is resting where it should be, and told the techs at ford to dbl check.
For good measure will double check when I return from my upcoming trip.

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To be clear, the hose can be in the cradle but still be pinched at the firewall. Trust nobody here but yourself. Add some light to the area and look very carefully as it is difficult to see with the STB in place.

Thanks Bob, I don’t think there is much left of summer. This Covid crap really changed the dynamics

Tob said:

To be clear, the hose can be in the cradle but still be pinched at the firewall. Trust nobody here but yourself. Add some light to the area and look very carefully as it is difficult to see with the STB in place.

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It shall bee done!

GOTSVT? said:

Thanks Bob, I don’t think there is much left of summer. This Covid crap really changed the dynamics

It shall bee done!

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Check out ShelbyFlyer on YouTube, He has a step by step video for this fix. Congrats with your New ride!