Want some opinions...

[Paul.]

Swedensky,
I would consider some '13 GT500 rear brakes. All you have to buy is the axle brackets and rotors, and you can do the swap in your garage in a day. The stock rear brakes are tiny, and I thought it really improved the "balance" of how the car looked - especially with big front brakes.

Of the stuff you listed, I would also absolutely do the GT500 steering wheel. This is especially true if you have a base model wheel. The Shelby wheel is awesome.

Got a pic of the front of the car, and a complete mod list?

Paul.

 

[FIVE-OH]

Of the stuff you listed, I would also absolutely do the GT500 steering wheel. This is especially true if you have a base model wheel. The Shelby wheel is awesome.



Paul.

I'd say if you are going to change the wheel, go with the Boss wheel. It has full, not partial alcantara.

 

[one eyed willy]

+2 or 3 on airlift!

a lot of people have never ridden or driven a air ride equipped car, they think since it has comfort and style that it cant have performance...that would be too good to be true? Since installing it on my car i can feel a huge difference in corners, the car has a lot less roll and feels much more planted. I went from koni/ground control coilovers to BC coilovers to airlift and ride quality is not even in the same time zone.

 

[GoneFord]

I'd say if you are going to change the wheel, go with the Boss wheel. It has full, not partial alcantara.

That was a challenging decision, but I went with the GT500. And I'm pleased I did. I just prefer the way it looks over the all alcantara.

Of course I did my console in alcantera center and pebble (stock) leather on the sides so it all goes together real nice. I was concerned about how the alcantera would hold up the the friction of opening and closing the console anyway.

 

[GoneFord]

+2 or 3 on airlift!

a lot of people have never ridden or driven a air ride equipped car, they think since it has comfort and style that it cant have performance...that would be too good to be true? Since installing it on my car i can feel a huge difference in corners, the car has a lot less roll and feels much more planted. I went from koni/ground control coilovers to BC coilovers to airlift and ride quality is not even in the same time zone.

Didn't mean to Jack the thread, but thanks to all. I'm on Koni Sports with Eibach Pro springs so it would be a steep up...

Any issues with sway bars? I'm running Whiteline.

 

[FIVE-OH]

That was a challenging decision, but I went with the GT500. And I'm pleased I did. I just prefer the way it looks over the all alcantara.

Of course I did my console in alcantera center and pebble (stock) leather on the sides so it all goes together real nice. I was concerned about how the alcantera would hold up the the friction of opening and closing the console anyway.

If it is good quality alcantara it should be super durable. It is used on many kinds of race cars steering wheels and seats...

 

[swedensky]

One mod not on your list, that I would like to have, is the AirLift Suspension package. You can lower your car as much as you want and still be able to handle those occasional speed bumps and steep entrances by just raising it up. This is a mod I would love to put on my car.
Earl

Earl..and everyone else..I would love airlift, and I have a separate list that I didn't include of all 3-4k+ items. That's not in the budget and I can't see spending the 3-4k on that right now (maybe after I get a little further down the list). I decided coilovers would be a good thing until I can get airlift and I can always sell them. I'm getting a set of 1,000 mile take off Eibach R1s installed Monday - $850 including installation.

Swedensky,
I would consider some '13 GT500 rear brakes. All you have to buy is the axle brackets and rotors, and you can do the swap in your garage in a day. The stock rear brakes are tiny, and I thought it really improved the "balance" of how the car looked - especially with big front brakes.
Of the stuff you listed, I would also absolutely do the GT500 steering wheel. This is especially true if you have a base model wheel. The Shelby wheel is awesome.
Got a pic of the front of the car, and a complete mod list?
Paul.

I didn't list them because I forgot but the rear brakes are a to-do as well. I'd love a floating rear Brembo caliper set up but we all know that story..I agree though it really fills up the space in that rear wheel (especially with 20s).
Here is a pic that shows the front, though not much is done there:

I'd say if you are going to change the wheel, go with the Boss wheel. It has full, not partial alcantara.

Already decided on the GT500 wheel. I had the chance to drive both and sit in both cars and overall I like the leather/alcantara mix better.