2020 Details From Ford Racing

[Snoopy49]

I received this information from Kyle at FP.
I was hesitant to order the CF instrument panel because I was getting conflicting information. One source indicated it was an appliqué and another said it was an overlay, so I decided to go to the source for an answer.
I earlier asked him about the availability of the air oil separator and he had to do a bit of research and he got back to me this morning.

I asked him this question.
"Do you know if the Carbon Fiber instrument panel is actually a carbon fiber part or is it a metal part with a vinyl or carbon fiber overlay, wrap or appliqué?"

Here is his answer.
The panel is real Carbon as far as I know.

I have news on the Air Oil Separators.
Ford Performance Parts will offer the 5.2L GT500 separator that is found on the Carbon Fiber Track Pack available for the base car owners.
I do not have an eta just yet, this should be ready to go once cars begin to be delivered

 

[Snoopy49]

I have been trying to find pictures of the standard Shelby® Exclusive Aluminum Instrument Panel and have had no luck. At least that's what I thought, it turns out the standard panel finish looks a lot like the carbon fiber panel.

Thanks to Kyle at Ford Performance who took the time to take a few pictures of a base 2020 GT500 that was sitting in their garage.

It looks like I will be saving $1000, the standard dash panel looks pretty good.

Here are the pictures of the base Shelby® Exclusive Aluminum Instrument Panel.

Comparison between Carbon Fiber and Standard finish.

 

[PhoenixM3]

Well done!

 

[LostM]

A few more CF for comparison

 

[svt662]

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[02GTKB]

I would spend the extra $ for the Carbon Fiber. Looks Great!

I am glad I did, after seeing photos of the 2019 GT350R getting that same upgrade, I said I need that.

 

[TaraFirma]

Looks great.
On Side note, did Kyle happen to tell you how strong the dash is. Like,if he were to say, punch it, how would it hold up compared to drywall?

 

[verbal]

Looks great.
On Side note, did Kyle happen to tell you how strong the dash is. Like,if he were to say, punch it, how would it hold up compared to drywall?

Lol - “Hey Kyle - do you know how this will hold up to my road rage?”

 

[LostM]

Looks great.
On Side note, did Kyle happen to tell you how strong the dash is. Like,if he were to say, punch it, how would it hold up compared to drywall?

with or without Monster (TM) Power upgrade?

 

[Zemedici]

with or without Monster (TM) Power upgrade?

someone got the reference lolol

 

[SID297]

I would spend the extra $ for the Carbon Fiber. Looks Great!

Agree

 

[Snoopy49]

I broke down and added the Carbon Fiber Instrument Panel to my order, but I am still pissed off that it costs $500 more than the same thing on a GT350.

 

[LostM]

Thats how i felt about the tech package, but at the end of the day, limited quantity, highest version Mustang, so phuck it

 

[03Cobra05GT]

Thats how i felt about the tech package, but at the end of the day, limited quantity, highest version Mustang, so phuck it

The tech package is the one I don't really think is worth it. I mean, if you order the Recaro seats, which I feel like most people would, I know I did, then the power seats are no longer true, correct? You are back to manual seats anyway.

The navigation while handy, we live in a world where we always have our phones. And that is more than enough. Sync the phone to the car, and boom, navigation that is more up to date then the preloaded maps that come with builtin nav systems.

That leaves you with what, better sound system and puddle lamps? lol.

Am I wrong about the seats?

 

[Snoopy49]

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[svt662]

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[Snoopy49]

Good move! It’s only money......

That's what she said, just before she emptied my bank account.

 

[svt662]

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[Snoopy49]

That’s when you say I have No money....Good Luck with you New Shelby!! I’m sure it will be Great!!

Thanks, I am really looking forward to driving it.
I feel sorry for the guys that are currently married, a wife is not likely to go for your pre-2020 GT500, but you don't stand a chance with the 2020, as soon she realizes it has an automatic transmission, you will be lucky to get visitation privileges. Just ask any Corvette owner.

 

[PhoenixM3]

Looks great.
On Side note, did Kyle happen to tell you how strong the dash is. Like,if he were to say, punch it, how would it hold up compared to drywall?

The sheetrock dash is a no cost option.