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[Aramis76]

I drove home with suspension blocks on... I had to take them off myself. I didn't think to check while I was at the dealer but once I got home, looked into the wheel well and sure enough, the big red blocks were still attached to the springs.

I think that warrants a complaint straight to Ford...

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[rhstang]

Was doing my oil today and took a few shots of the strikers in case anyone needs to see how they go on

 

[Spaghettir101]

Was doing my oil today and took a few shots of the strikers in case anyone needs to see how they go on

Thanks!!

dealer told me to bring it and they will put them on

 

[BrianJ77]

You can do it. Need to Jack up front having the wheel turned as needed to maximize room. I had to remove them to partially loosen inner fender to cover square hole with kydex cover. Use jack stand.

I was able to install the strakes on my GT PP without raising the front end. Take out the bolts and reinstall them with the strakes. Three bolts if I recall correctly. Takes 5 minutes.

 

[roadpilot]

Thanks!!

dealer told me to bring it and they will put them on

My dealer installed then prior to delivery without even having to ask.

 

[Ice Man]

Purchased my GT PP in February. Came across this thread and looked under. No strakes. Called the dealership and they had no idea what I was talking about. Sent them the PDI. Got a quick call back with an apology. They ordered them last night and will get installed next week.

 

[Spaghettir101]

Purchased my GT PP in February. Came across this thread and looked under. No strakes. Called the dealership and they had no idea what I was talking about. Sent them the PDI. Got a quick call back with an apology. They ordered them last night and will get installed next week.

Love to see it

 

[Ice Man]

Got them installed today. Took them about 15 minutes. 2 hour drive round trip lol!!

 

[ListedGuru]

Got them installed today. Took them about 15 minutes. 2 hour drive round trip lol!!

Just to confirm these are not found on a regular GT without PP correct? Just want to make sure I'm not missing anything either.

 

[24BlueStang]

Got them installed today. Took them about 15 minutes. 2 hour drive round trip lol!!

What are these for? Idk anything about them so just curious

 

[Spaghettir101]

What are these for? Idk anything about them so just curious

They diffuse air to the sides of the car instead of the back so it creates a little More downforce in the back.

 

[Darkness24]

Dealer did not install my strakes per the PDI either!

 

[dusman59]

There is a video out there somewhere showing all the extensive wind tunnel testing. I'm sure Ford thought these were helpful to be on PP cars. Car manufactures would be glad to save a nickel anytime they could. I'm sure these can't be that expensive and if I had GT without them I would install them. Again It shows that the open hole by the rear front tire may have something to do with turbulence.

 

[ListedGuru]

There is a video out there somewhere showing all the extensive wind tunnel testing. I'm sure Ford thought these were helpful to be on PP cars. Car manufactures would be glad to save a nickel anytime they could. I'm sure these can't be that expensive and if I had GT without them I would install them. Again It shows that the open hole by the rear front tire may have something to do with turbulence.

Well I just picked up my GT so I'm curious about these. So your thinking the opening behind the front wheel wells are intentional?

 

[dusman59]

So far no one really knows. There are plenty of speculations. My thoughts probably will be flamed. If one does any research on wheel well turbulence you will find that is a real thing. I speculate Ford designed the inner wheel wells for the DH and somehow just carried over to other models. This would also keep from having two different part numbers.
I still closed up my openings regardless
of what its purpose.

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