Picked up a 2012

[Gearhead-FMC]

Finally came together. Picked up my Kona Blue 2012 GT500 with SVTPP. Just about 5000 mi. Still has remaining factory warranty.

Everything seems to check out very good.

I had a 2003 DSG Cobra (500rwhp) for about 8 yrs and loved that car. This 2012 seems to ride pretty smooth and feels like the performance isn't too bad. Shifting is smooth as glass with factory shifter -- I thought it would be garbage compared to what I read.

Don't know if I should modify any part of it -- CAI, Cat back, Watts link or any other items....

But from this experience of wealth here on SVTP, I would like to hear some input.... bring it on please!

TIA

Gearheadfmc

 

[99cobraUgotbit]

Don't know if I should modify any part of it -- CAI, Cat back, Watts link or any other items....

Gearheadfmc

I wonder how long that will last. I give you two months before the bug hits you

Congrats on the new ride. Post up some pics

 

[PistolWhip]

Congrats! Don't hang around here if you plan to keep it stock... :lol: this place is infectious.

 

[Crushinator]

Definitely keep it stock:lol: Congratulations on your new car!:beer:

 

[luv2spedup]

I wonder how long that will last. I give you two months before the bug hits you

Congrats on the new ride. Post up some pics

+1 and congrats

 

[JLear]

Congrats! Post some pics when ya can.

 

[Crushinator]

Ok now, you've had all day to play with it. Let's see some pics!

 

[Gearhead-FMC]

Needs a good detail job first .... Previous owner must have used turtle wax and paper towel!

 

[96supersnake]

Congrats man!

 

[MeanGreen99GT]

Very nice. Cant wait too see the pics

 

[YELL03]

Congrats!

I am waiting on serious mods until I get used to mine, I've had it 2 months.

So far a FRPP resonator delete and Airaid non-oiled Blue filter were practical 1st mods for slightly over $100. It already has a CAI stock so why change it unless you are making serious power.

I like the sound of the stock exhaust, but I keep thinking about a Roush axleback which I've had on both my previous Coyote 5.0s.
I just don't want to mask the supercharger sound.

Better tires are a must even with the stock power, I am still waiting on them until the winter.

The big decision is do I go for a tune, pulley and tune, or 2.3 TVS in the future?

 

[mustang loco]

Congrats on the new ride..I'm sure the mod bug will bite at one point!

 

[DKRIPLEAN]

And once it hits its infectious! I tried doing just one mod and it turned into many. Its fun though. Good luck