Am I the only one excited about the new Level 2 PP Mustang?

mjk3888 · 10-26-2017, 09:38 AM

Maybe I'm the only one, but I'm very excited they are making this. I could fanboy bash it and say it won't beat my 1LE but frankly I'm just glad they made some worthy competition. If nothing else this will almost certainly lead to a Head 2 Head episode between the SS 1LE and the GT PP Level 2.

http://www.motortrend.com/news/2018-...t-look-review/

locktyght · 10-26-2017, 09:50 AM

Nope, I am with you. The muscle car race of the late 60's, early 70's is happening again, this time with creature comforts and bigger horse power.

Bad Anvil Garage · 10-26-2017, 10:00 AM

I don't hate Mustangs like some of my 'Camaro friends' do... It's an American muscle car.
I like them all. So if I had to get a Mustang, this would be the one.

IrishCoffee · 10-26-2017, 10:06 AM

I think it looks like a great package. I wouldn't want to daily drive Sport Cups, but this looks like it will give the 1LE and run for its money.

Should be interesting to see of a GTPP2 will best a GT350TP on a road course. If it does then it's a pisser for 350 owners... if it doesn't then it probably won't be beating a 1LE.

Those tires are a big deal though. Nearly slicks and very sticky.

ISHLISS · 10-26-2017, 10:10 AM

Same, competition breeds perfection.

Two amazing cars, cant wait to see a H2H!

WILWAXU · 10-26-2017, 10:25 AM

I really like it! If I needed a second fun car, I would seriously consider it.

Of course... I like Mustangs too

WhyUMad1LE · 10-26-2017, 10:27 AM

Cool looking wheels, magnetic shocks, and a splitter. It's ok but not worth getting excited over.

mjk3888 · 10-26-2017, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by IrishCoffee

I think it looks like a great package. I wouldn't want to daily drive Sport Cups, but this looks like it will give the 1LE and run for its money.

Should be interesting to see of a GTPP2 will best a GT350TP on a road course. If it does then it's a pisser for 350 owners... if it doesn't then it probably won't be beating a 1LE.

Those tires are a big deal though. Nearly slicks and very sticky.

I agree the Cup 2's will be a tough sell to live with. Inevitably someone will buy it and then complain about terrible tread life. Honestly I think if goodyear would make Supercar 3's in those size they would sell like hotcakes! Just the right balance of performance without horrendous tread wear.

nasbagoat · 10-26-2017, 10:55 AM

Yeah my only gripe is that they used Cup2's, I would wager that 70% of owners wont put Cup2's back on the car and of that remaining 30%, even fewer wont put on a second set. So if all that made the car competitive was the tire it takes some of the luster off of it for me. I am still glad they are offering it because it will continue to drive Chevrolet to improve, and I hope I am wrong and its not all the tire that makes the car.

S2K+1LE · 10-26-2017, 11:04 AM

Until Ford addresses the issues with the TORSEN overheating, there is really zero point in this package other than a money grab from people who will never track their cars.

This is in no way a competitor for the 1LE.

keon718nyc · 10-26-2017, 11:29 AM

I can't wait for the day one of these new 18' Mustang GT tries me on a straightaway... All i get it Evo's and other BS trying to toy with me. Screw the track, there isn't one less then 3 hours away or more LOL

slythetove · 10-26-2017, 11:53 AM

Love all the performance cars pushing further. It's only good for us gearheads that they compete and push each other!

Bad Anvil Garage · 10-26-2017, 12:43 PM

Maybe 1LEs and these Mustangs should come with a second set of wheel/tires for track use and be delivered to the customer wearing good street tires.

cleoent · 10-26-2017, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nasbagoat

Yeah my only gripe is that they used Cup2's, I would wager that 70% of owners wont put Cup2's back on the car and of that remaining 30%, even fewer wont put on a second set. So if all that made the car competitive was the tire it takes some of the luster off of it for me. I am still glad they are offering it because it will continue to drive Chevrolet to improve, and I hope I am wrong and its not all the tire that makes the car.

I have to believe the main reasons Ford puts cup 2s on from the factory is:

1) track times for magazine tests, head 2 heads, etc. They grip way better than the goodyears

2) make the ridiculous price for the bare bones L2 package itself, a bit easier to explain

10-26-2017, 09:38 AM	#1
mjk3888 "M1SS1LE" Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 2,906	Am I the only one excited about the new Level 2 PP Mustang? Maybe I'm the only one, but I'm very excited they are making this. I could fanboy bash it and say it won't beat my 1LE but frankly I'm just glad they made some worthy competition. If nothing else this will almost certainly lead to a Head 2 Head episode between the SS 1LE and the GT PP Level 2. http://www.motortrend.com/news/2018-...t-look-review/ __________________ MJK3888 Instagram Link

10-26-2017, 09:50 AM	#2
locktyght Drives: 2023 LT2 Redline Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Mont Belvieu Tx Posts: 714	Nope, I am with you. The muscle car race of the late 60's, early 70's is happening again, this time with creature comforts and bigger horse power. __________________ 2015 1LE sold 2016 2SS sold 2023 LT2 Redline

10-26-2017, 10:25 AM	#6
WILWAXU Drives: 2019 Crush ZL1 1LE Join Date: May 2009 Location: League City, TX Posts: 544 View My Garage	I really like it! If I needed a second fun car, I would seriously consider it. Of course... I like Mustangs too Attached Images __________________ John Brown Instagram @wilwaxu Facebook @wilwaxu

10-26-2017, 10:27 AM	#7
WhyUMad1LE Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 1,920	Cool looking wheels, magnetic shocks, and a splitter. It's ok but not worth getting excited over. Last edited by WhyUMad1LE; 10-26-2017 at 04:12 PM. Reason: Typo

10-26-2017, 11:53 AM	#12
slythetove Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Austin Posts: 32	Love all the performance cars pushing further. It's only good for us gearheads that they compete and push each other! __________________ -- Sly 2018 Camaro SS 1LE

10-26-2017, 10:00 AM	#3
Bad Anvil Garage Drives: 2000 GMPPSV SS & 2020 2SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Zionsville, IN Posts: 679	I don't hate Mustangs like some of my 'Camaro friends' do... It's an American muscle car. I like them all. So if I had to get a Mustang, this would be the one.

10-26-2017, 10:06 AM	#4
IrishCoffee Drives: 17 SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 116	I think it looks like a great package. I wouldn't want to daily drive Sport Cups, but this looks like it will give the 1LE and run for its money. Should be interesting to see of a GTPP2 will best a GT350TP on a road course. If it does then it's a pisser for 350 owners... if it doesn't then it probably won't be beating a 1LE. Those tires are a big deal though. Nearly slicks and very sticky.

10-26-2017, 10:10 AM	#5
ISHLISS Chevy & Ford Enthusiast Drives: '21 Camaro LT1 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: kansas Posts: 136	Same, competition breeds perfection. Two amazing cars, cant wait to see a H2H!

10-26-2017, 10:55 AM	#9
nasbagoat Drives: 17 SW 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: ROCKVILLE MD Posts: 298	Yeah my only gripe is that they used Cup2's, I would wager that 70% of owners wont put Cup2's back on the car and of that remaining 30%, even fewer wont put on a second set. So if all that made the car competitive was the tire it takes some of the luster off of it for me. I am still glad they are offering it because it will continue to drive Chevrolet to improve, and I hope I am wrong and its not all the tire that makes the car.

10-26-2017, 11:04 AM	#10
S2K+1LE Account Suspended Drives: 17 SS 1LE \| 07 S2K Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Arizona Posts: 375	Until Ford addresses the issues with the TORSEN overheating, there is really zero point in this package other than a money grab from people who will never track their cars. This is in no way a competitor for the 1LE.

10-26-2017, 11:29 AM	#11
keon718nyc Drives: Challenger SP Shaker/Arcadia Denali Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: New York City Posts: 1,928	I can't wait for the day one of these new 18' Mustang GT tries me on a straightaway... All i get it Evo's and other BS trying to toy with me. Screw the track, there isn't one less then 3 hours away or more LOL

10-26-2017, 12:43 PM	#13
Bad Anvil Garage Drives: 2000 GMPPSV SS & 2020 2SS Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Zionsville, IN Posts: 679	Maybe 1LEs and these Mustangs should come with a second set of wheel/tires for track use and be delivered to the customer wearing good street tires.

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