New Black & Blue
6/26/12, 12:31 PM
#61
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While I enjoyed the '08, the '12 is more refined in both ergonomics and performance... The '13s are better yet, which is what's cool as these cars get better every year. Hopefully you'll get yours soon.
6/27/12, 07:21 AM
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I am kinda on the fence of buying a 12 and saving some money or going all out and getting the 13. I found me a 12 grabber blue vert that I have my eye on.
6/27/12, 12:58 PM
#63
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7/14/12, 12:11 PM
#74
Shelby GT500 Member
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Race Ramps
These ramps work perfectly for lowered cars. My Rhinos with homemade wooded ramp extenders no longer worked after installing a ’13 splitter. I purchased the RR-56 ramps with the ramp extenders (RR-EX-12), which reduces the incline from 10.8 to 6.8 degrees…
My Rhinos provided a height of 6.5” and are 11.5” wide. The RR-56s are 8” high and 12” wide. The extra 1.5” of clearance is a bonus. NOTE: If you would like more space, then the RR-67s are 10” high.
I’m keeping my trusty Rhinos, but if you’re experiencing clearance problems, and you do not have access to a lift, then the Race Ramps are a nice option... and they’re made in the USA (side-by-side pic#6)
My Rhinos provided a height of 6.5” and are 11.5” wide. The RR-56s are 8” high and 12” wide. The extra 1.5” of clearance is a bonus. NOTE: If you would like more space, then the RR-67s are 10” high.
I’m keeping my trusty Rhinos, but if you’re experiencing clearance problems, and you do not have access to a lift, then the Race Ramps are a nice option... and they’re made in the USA (side-by-side pic#6)
7/14/12, 12:43 PM
#75
These look like they'd work great. I'd prefer ramps with a little more flat landing for the tire to sit on as well as a slight lip on the back to help keep the car from rolling back down the ramps. You never know when the parking brake is going to give out...
7/14/12, 03:41 PM
#76
Shelby GT500 Member
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I know what you mean... they do have wheels chocks that'll help some, but a larger landing would definitely be better.
7/22/12, 06:14 PM
#77
Shelby GT500 Member
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SVTPP Wheels/Tires
I just picked up a set of like-new SVTPP wheel and tires. I always liked the 14 spoke style of the SVTPP wheels and contemplated purchasing similar designed wheels by BSS, Avant Garde, etc., but kept coming back the SVTPPs.
At the time when purchasing my ’12 I wanted the SVTP Package, but it wasn’t available in the color combination that I wanted. I figured that I would be mod’ing the suspension anyways, and I actually prefer the 3:55 over the 3:73 gears (had them on my 08 GT500). Nonetheless, I still coveted the SVTPP wheels.
Fortunately OEM wheels have greatly improved over the years. I use to replace the wheels and tires shortly after taking delivery of new vehicles in the past. I never thought that I’d be replacing OEM wheels and tires w/OEM… I know that there are better set-ups available, but I’m happy with these for now; and I plan to send the rears off to Weldcraft for widening in the fall.
I conducted a brief evaluation of the two set-ups. The comparison is as follows:
Front
SVTPP- Size 265/40/19, Weight @ 35 psi = 60 lbs., Height 27 ½”, Contact Width 9”
Non-SVTPP- Size 255/40/19, Weight @ 35 psi = 62 lbs., Height 27”, Contact Width 8 ½”
Note: While the SVTPP wheels appear to have more mass, they’re actually 2 lbs. lighter. They’re also taller and wider.
Rear
SVTPP- Size 285/35/20, Weight @ 35 psi = 62 lbs., Height 27 ¾”, Contact Width 10”
Non-SVTPP- Size 285/35/19, Weight @ 35 psi = 64 lbs., Height 27”, Contact Width 10”
Note: Likewise (front), the SVTPP wheels/tires are 2 lbs. lighter. They’re also taller, but the contact area is the same.
*The aforementioned weights and measurements are approximate figures using a standard scale, level, and tape measurer. Manufacture specs may differ.
Conclusion
I really like the appearance of the SVTPP wheels. While the car sits slightly higher (28 1/8” to top of fender well- front/28 5/8”… rear), it actually looks lower as there is less space in the fender wells. The upgraded Goodyear G2s are great. Not sure why so many have complained about them. While I can see that they may not be the best for all-season traction, they’re pretty good on the twisties… and better than the Nittos I had on my 08. I never plan on driving in inclement weather, so this type of traction is not a concern. The only negative I have to report is that the SVTPP wheels are a PIA to clean as compared to the non-SVTPP, which I will be keeping as I do with all of my take-off parts.
At the time when purchasing my ’12 I wanted the SVTP Package, but it wasn’t available in the color combination that I wanted. I figured that I would be mod’ing the suspension anyways, and I actually prefer the 3:55 over the 3:73 gears (had them on my 08 GT500). Nonetheless, I still coveted the SVTPP wheels.
Fortunately OEM wheels have greatly improved over the years. I use to replace the wheels and tires shortly after taking delivery of new vehicles in the past. I never thought that I’d be replacing OEM wheels and tires w/OEM… I know that there are better set-ups available, but I’m happy with these for now; and I plan to send the rears off to Weldcraft for widening in the fall.
I conducted a brief evaluation of the two set-ups. The comparison is as follows:
Front
SVTPP- Size 265/40/19, Weight @ 35 psi = 60 lbs., Height 27 ½”, Contact Width 9”
Non-SVTPP- Size 255/40/19, Weight @ 35 psi = 62 lbs., Height 27”, Contact Width 8 ½”
Note: While the SVTPP wheels appear to have more mass, they’re actually 2 lbs. lighter. They’re also taller and wider.
Rear
SVTPP- Size 285/35/20, Weight @ 35 psi = 62 lbs., Height 27 ¾”, Contact Width 10”
Non-SVTPP- Size 285/35/19, Weight @ 35 psi = 64 lbs., Height 27”, Contact Width 10”
Note: Likewise (front), the SVTPP wheels/tires are 2 lbs. lighter. They’re also taller, but the contact area is the same.
*The aforementioned weights and measurements are approximate figures using a standard scale, level, and tape measurer. Manufacture specs may differ.
Conclusion
I really like the appearance of the SVTPP wheels. While the car sits slightly higher (28 1/8” to top of fender well- front/28 5/8”… rear), it actually looks lower as there is less space in the fender wells. The upgraded Goodyear G2s are great. Not sure why so many have complained about them. While I can see that they may not be the best for all-season traction, they’re pretty good on the twisties… and better than the Nittos I had on my 08. I never plan on driving in inclement weather, so this type of traction is not a concern. The only negative I have to report is that the SVTPP wheels are a PIA to clean as compared to the non-SVTPP, which I will be keeping as I do with all of my take-off parts.
Last edited by SteelTownStang; 7/23/12 at 04:42 PM.
7/22/12, 09:24 PM
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Great move SteelTownStang. I'm sure you can imagine why I like your change of wheels & tires.
Those Eagle G:2's are really something else when they have some "heat" in them. Fantastic tire........
I apologize for being repetitive about this, but your car looks absolutely amazing.
------Bill
Those Eagle G:2's are really something else when they have some "heat" in them. Fantastic tire........
I apologize for being repetitive about this, but your car looks absolutely amazing.
------Bill