Track Pack to R....those that have done it....

[Kurac]

I potentially have the opportunity to pick up a used '16 R with electronics package (less than 2K miles). I live in the snow belt so our roads are not the best. Those of you that have gone from a Track Pack car to an R, was it worth it? I hear the ride is more stiff and it may not be as comfortable out on crappy roads. I would not keep both 350's. I would sell my track pack first. The R is not going anywhere if I want it. At what price delta does this "upgrade" not make sense? I know that is a subjective question, but I would still like to hear input....

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[xXANCHORMONXx]

I think I have one of the most modified GT350 suspensions that has surpassed the R next to Voodooo on the forum and I can tell you that the ride is stuffed.

Not only are springs and sways stiffer but you are going to a 30 series tire as opposed to the standard GT350 35 series tire which adds cushion

If you plan to track the car heavily then get the R. If you don't, then I think it would be a waste

 

[Bossing]

I potentially have the opportunity to pick up a used '16 R with electronics package (less than 2K miles). I live in the snow belt so our roads are not the best. Those of you that have gone from a Track Pack car to an R, was it worth it? I hear the ride is more stiff and it may not be as comfortable out on crappy roads. I would not keep both 350's. I would sell my track pack first. The R is not going anywhere if I want it. At what price delta does this "upgrade" not make sense? I know that is a subjective question, but I would still like to hear input....

I had my '15 Track Pack from Nov. 2015 thru March 2017. And in that car I always drove in Sport mode on the public roads. Now presently with the R, I just drive in Normal mode on the roads and I feel it's equivalent to Sport mode in the non-R. I love it. Zero complaints. Now I really know why the R is truly special.

Worth the upgrade? Well to me it is defintiely a yes for sure but I always knew that I would be chasing an R and was comfortable with an adm to an extent. Under 10k and preferably 5k was what I was targeting on a brand new R so I got lucky I guess if you can call it that... timing & luck plays a part at this point since literally nearly every Ford dealer will mark it up. My recommendation is only do it if you can score a good deal on an R especially if pre-owned and of course if financially feasible. Good luck!

 

[Kurac]

I will add that the small exterior changes to the R makes the car look perfect. I love the rear spoiler, front splitter, rims, and red pinstriping on striped cars.

 

[Bender]

I made the jump. If you can swing it and its a fair price, go for it. The R for being so similar realistically speaking has quite a different personality

 

[torque124]

I think I have one of the most modified GT350 suspensions that has surpassed the R next to Voodooo on the forum and I can tell you that the ride is stuffed.

Not only are springs and sways stiffer but you are going to a 30 series tire as opposed to the standard GT350 35 series tire which adds cushion

If you plan to track the car heavily then get the R. If you don't, then I think it would be a waste

I am going to agree on what he said... I feel at times that my suspension is too stiff on normal mode in my GT350, where the sport will really massage my back on our crappy roads and potholes. I think the track pack is a good blend of civil duties and track, and I think it is actually tuned more for track than street.
Now if I lived in a different climate, where I could drive the car at least 10 months a year, and roads would be perfect, I would probably get the R.

 

[Hermz]

Yah, I switched. Assuming this is not a daily driver, I see no reason not to jump into an R if you can swing it. If you are planning on putting a ton of miles on the car, I would stick with the Track Pack as its more quiet and comfortable.

 

[ITLRUN]

I made the switch too and I don't regret it at all. The ride and the "feel" is just a bit more aggressive, but not too bad. It's just one of the things that makes it unique.

Think of it like the two twin sisters. And you know one of them is just a little more "slutty" than the other. Trust me, the R is the one you want to "get with". ;) LMAO

 

[Hack]

To me if you have the money it will be worth it. But that's just me. I couldn't even afford to dump my tech and buy a newer GT350, so an R is not in my near future.

 

[Zitrosounds]

Yah, I switched. Assuming this is not a daily driver, I see no reason not to jump into an R if you can swing it. If you are planning on putting a ton of miles on the car, I would stick with the Track Pack as its more quiet and comfortable.

Um!!! My GT350 is louder than an R.

 

[Kurac]

I notice that those who think the jump Is worth it live in the south where I imagine the roads are better? As for price, let's just say this would be a family discount and won't be over $5K over sticker.....
At $0-$5K over sticker, given the harsher ride on rougher roads, is it still worth the jump? Or would we contemplate a stripped Z06 or clean Gen V Viper?....I'm not brand loyal.

 

[stanglife]

I notice that those who think the jump Is worth it live in the south where I imagine the roads are better? As for price, let's just say this would be a family discount and won't be over $5K over sticker.....
At $0-$5K over sticker, given the harsher ride on rougher roads, is it still worth the jump? Or would we contemplate a stripped Z06 or clean Gen V Viper?....I'm not brand loyal.

I'm not going to call you dumb for not buying a +$5k R...but.......

buy it.

 

[Zitrosounds]

I'm not going to call you dumb for not buying a +$5k R...but.......

buy it.

If not, hook a brother up ; )

 

[Kurac]

LOL. I do like the rarity of the prospect and the fact that I will most likely never lose money on it. Sounds like what I'm hearing is "Dumby, it's an R at minimal MSRP overage. Who cares if it rides like shit"

 

[Zitrosounds]

LOL. I do like the rarity of the prospect and the fact that I will most likely never lose money on it. Sounds like what I'm hearing is "Dumby, it's an R at minimal MSRP overage. Who cares if it rides like shit"

I can guarantee you the R does not ride like shit! Firmer than a track pack yes but not by much when you look at the specs of the springs. A little harder ride sure because of the shorter side wall since you're on 30 series tires as opposed to 35

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