2018 Mustang GT w/ Performance Pack 1 - One Take
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ต.ค. 2024
- The 2018 Mustang GT is a potent car, but needs some help in the handling and stopping department to be truly canyon/track-ready. Under hard use, the regular GT's brakes could fade, and the nose just isn't sharp enough. The Performance Pack 1-available from the dealer- sorts those issues. It comes with a Torsen LSD, retuned electric steering, stiffer front springs, dual mode exhaust a strut tower brace, Brembo brakes, larger radiator, larger sway bars, a rear wing and front splitter, a K-brace, refined stability control and the exceptional Michelin PS4 tires.
Anthony's car has all of that, but he put on an aftermarket exhaust too.
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Just drove one last weekend.... they nailed it, and they are almost hitting 500whp with full exhaust, cai and a tune, how insane!!!
I think Ford hit it out of the park with the 2018s.
Cuban Rider honestly i hated the mustang for the longest time. I have not founf the mustang impressive until i saw the 2016s.
...outta the park and into the crowd standing roadside
I’d hit that front end out of the park...
Front end isn’t as bad in person. Still not as good as the last one though.
alluminum shift forks are breaking in a lot of 18's 6mt. ls eater snapped his with 7k miles bone stock
That's the route I went. 2018 Mustang base GT with performance pack one.
Never been a mustang fan until I drove one of these last week. The brakes are insane and it just kept on giving grip! Definitely have more respect for them now
Matt has lost a lot of weight and has a much different face.
Leggo My Ego he even sounds a bit different!
hahahah
Who cares
I think the owner of the car is super afraid of heights, and or hasn't really driven his car in a canyon setting.. lol
Thinking the same exact shit
Zack dropping wisdom. Totally agreed. Modifying just to modify is done too often. Your brain will get used to whatever you throw at it. Do something to challenge yourself and keep yourself interested, it may be track days, it may be long road trips, it may be detailing a car to perfection - but the answer almost always is not throwing more money at it.
Just got this same exact car with 3700 miles for 29k, love it! So much car for the money
I like Zack's one takes, Different but he's a good people person and is improving with every video.. Great job Zack, thanks for the one takes!
Zack it's Zack here, I wish you gents would do more of a quick walk around of the cars!
Zack schmidt Theres not a lot you can point at with this car, visually. The big changes in the PP1 are brakes, a diff, a bigger radiator, good chassis tuning, and tires. Not the most interesting stuff to point at. :). But it helps the car a lot.
Zack Klapman I get what you are saying, don't get me wrong I like the format I just think a 45 second walk around car intro would add to the video! And thanks for spelling your name the right way
Holy shit I haven't watched one of these videos since Matt Farrah was still doing um.😲
Man O War wait I thought Matt lost tons of weight
Yeah I ran into the same surprise on one of the other videos. Zack's still working on developing his own style, but I think he'll get there. If you all remember, the first few One Takes were somewhat awkward too so it'll be interesting to watch the One Take 'brand' develop.
BTW, hats off to Matt and the TST crew for broadening the scope of the brand. Pulling that first new guy into a growing brand can feel daunting, especially when so much of it is based on a person's style. Good luck going forward guys.
Zach, good job man. I loved watching Matt when he started, but you seem to know your shit. Look forward to seeing you put your stamp on one takes!
Check out our announcement video on the main page. Cliffs notes: Matt will One Take high end press cars and choice track cars, while I take over fan submissions.
Jesus, I feel like I'm going to be reading these comments for the rest of my days.
Zack you interrupted him for the tunnel, which stopped what he was about to say about people buying the base with 3.55 gearing, only for you to interrupt the exhaust yourself with a imitation vocal burble lmao
Thanks to Matt for so many awesome OneTakes. You are missed.
This is my car, if you guys have any questions dm me on ig (sunlessrx) it’s my business account but I will respond.
First yes I tried to clean the car best I could and I try and limit drives with my pup. Zack was pushing the car and never made me feel uncomfortable but I was getting car sick, I’m pretty tall and the camera angle couldn’t get me with my seat at normal position so I adjusted it lower.
Reason for the pp1 was basically to get the brembos at that’s it. The car is my daily and hopefully have some sort of forced induction on it. Driven in my buddies 6th gen Camaro and it’s a great car stock, the irs is way better and it feel more track oriented out of the box. I also have tended to like Chevy better when the new Camaro came out I was all over it, I hated the visibility. There seem just as fast factory. That being said I took him for a ride in my gt and he told me that he was getting butterflies because the power band is more mid- top range.
Thanks again Zack and everyone for watching,
-Anthony
Holy shit. I really dig your comment on how brains acclimate to stimulation and how there are other ways to activate your adrenal glands. It's one of the most insightful things I've seen in car journalism in a while.
Especially in regards to tuner culture and how easy it is to constantly look for the next mod or part. Damn, so impressed right now.
My wife owns a 2017 Mustang ecoboost with intake,dp, exhuast and tune with the 6 speed and its badass!
PP1 is how Mustangs should come stock. Even the PP1 feels like boat floating above the ground. PP2 should be a PP1.
Aram Garibyan Definitely and I would chose a GT with PP2 and 305/35r18 Toyo R888R on 18×11 wheels all the way around(with other additional car modifications).
If the PP2 would cost as much as a PP1 does right now, sure. Otherwise it's like $50-52k, and at that point, much better to get a slightly used GT350 that's driven like 5,000-10,000 miles. The type of people that get GT350s generally take very very good care of them. At least from what I've seen/heard/read.
Aram Garibyan The PP2 starts at 44K to 45k.
If you want no tech in it, sure.
I will take the fully loaded ecoboost version and do full bolt ons and a big turbo upgrade like my wife
You hit the nail on the head... 'back-in-the-day'... a stripper, base car didn't have radio, A/C, wheel covers (don't even think about "Mag wheels" or decent tires) - it was all about 'poverty' hub covers and cheapest, narrowest tires they could legally put on the road, clock - sometime, not even a heater or multi-speed windshield wipers!
The S550 "Base" GT, with PP1-level package, may not have all the bells 'n whistles is no slouch! It comes "stock" with the widest tire and wheel package of all the models! You drive it out the door with a functional, top of the line V8 and strongest chassis, motor, suspension,performance gearing 3.73 had (putting in an option for 3.55's - would have been appreciated - great for top-end charge runs) the factory made... its equipped, functionally with the equivalent of a "Police Pursuit Package" included at a "bargain basement" price. ....Whats not to like? Anything you need to take off or toss, to make it a decent foundation for a track car... was never installed in the first place. To my way to thinking - its perfect: the best engine Ford made, the best Manual transmission that Ford was selling (regardless of what you think of the MT-*82...its still one hella big jump from the crappy SROD or even the first models of T-5 ford put in the early '80's mustangs, when the first revived the 5.0 HO).
In '83, Ford sold a similar "GT" package "Stripper-base, TRX"; but it didn't have A/C, pwr windows or stereo on the old 5.0 HO. It was a good 300lb lighter than a full on "GT". It was a deadly Street, sleeper - ripped a new one on any Camaro which faced it... that was why GM put the first 350's in - "It still didn't help"!
The S197 was good, but the S550, "Base GT, PP1", was a home-run, from Day one!
The noise this thing makes is awesome. Best sounding muscle/pony car for sure.
Perfect spec. I’d have crank windows and performance pack if I could.
Petrol_Head ikr, id add the cloth recaros tho
Petrol_Head hell nah if I was getting a brand new car I’d have the nicest interior available
Ariel Elizalde and spend over 50k for a mustang, idiot
Taser Face no reason to try to get tough behind your car .. and cars will continue to get more expensive so ?
Taser Face and how much is the base model GT 36k right ??
I know the 18s are faster (and of course this is me justifying my decision but I’m still very happy with my 2017 with the performance pack. Was always a GM guy but fell in love with the S550 platform.
still gotta change that intro Zack!
Yep. This was one of the first episodes Zack shot/edited. Upcoming videos will be without an intro until his is finished.
sweeeeet, appreciate the reply man
I was looking at Mustangs last year and this is exactly how I would spec it. Non-premium GT w/ PP only. Well bought car!
I like the power added of the 2018s, but looks wise I still think my 2017 looks better. Of course that's subjective but I just don't like the front end sloped that hard on the newer cars
Love my 2018...hate my transmission.
Have out at 7,500 miles 🤷🏼♂️
Yeah the car was Headers/Tune, but no excuse for ford to go with a cast aluminum shift fork and have it break so soon.
Ls_Eater That’s driver not power.
Had nothing to do with my driving, and everything to do with the design of the transmission, but thanks for the input 🤟🏻
Ls_Eater Agree to disagree but hope your car gets back on the road soon.
You just don't know how to drive an MT82 Car. Here's some tips: th-cam.com/video/ncpuoDUIMlI/w-d-xo.html
Before you blame the engineers, that dude had over 100+ thousand miles on his original MT82 and was the NMRA coyote manual class winner. It's a driver error, not a Ford error.
Considering I had 76k miles on my TT 13 MT-82 I’ll beg to differ, but thanks for the input.
Stoked to see more of these one takes, Zack.
The exhaust plays such beautiful music!!! But does it have a “Will not piss the neighborhood off” Mode?
I love you Zack and thrilled you’re doing the one takes. These are a bit long, especially, for a tweaked version of a car that’s been out and done.
It was Matt's personality and almost childlike enthusiasm for the subject that made One Take a must watch for me. Big mistake guys.
Our 2018 GT Convertible rental had the Premium but not the Performance Pack. I would have preferred it the other way around. Good tyres instead of a bad, large screen infotainment system.
The All-Seasons did surprisingly well. But since in our 4700 miles we mostly went for the twisty route, grippier tyres would have been nice given all that weight.
I love that Corsa exhaust, I have it on my '17 5.0
I can relate to the desire for the older Mustangs. My '93 LX has been completely modified, is lighter than current Mustangs, and still quick enough to get tickets. But, the seats are threadbare & the foam is flat. Interior panels are loose. 24 year-old tint is crispy. And the a/c hasn't worked in 9 years. The "dream car" project has become the "preservation" project. What to do? Sink another $10k into it, or get a modern muscle car?
If I could, I would keep the '93 & get the 2018 Mustang PPL2, and call it even. 25 years later, Ford finally put a package together that is more than what I've done to my car. Hmmmm, some day when I grow up, I'm gonna have all the toys I ever wanted...
I like Zacks one takes
Base model 18 with a 6 speed trans and performance pack 1. Prolly paid between 35-36k before taxes and fees.
Keep it up Zak! Too much negativity here in the comments. I enjoy these one takes.
I turned my head rest around when racing. Problem solved😀
That dude Anthony looks kinda scared
Big fan of these longer one takes, especially for cars I'm considering buying
get a Yaris as a daily driver. it will help you appreciate the mustang when you go back to it
below me How dare you insult the amazing Yaris that way. It has doors. DOORS. Is that not enough?
That's a solid performance pack.
Zack seems like a cool guy and I love these one takes... Though I really miss Matt Farah doing all of them. I love the camera angles and I totally understand some talking to explain the car, mods and whatnot, but man, Zack is a talking machine lol! I'm trying to hear the car and all I hear is endless talking. It seems like he sometimes forgets to go WOT because he's in such deep conversation. Again, he's very good and knows his cars, but I wish there was less talking is all.
Matt makes this channel, we all miss him
I think Zack should have told this guy one more time that he has a base model GT...
Zack you're doing a great job. You keep getting better as you progress. I earlier posted then deleted that you needed more interaction with the other person but then at the end you started to talk to the person. Good job and I know you'll get better. Thank you for picking up where Matt left off. Keep at it, you're only going to get better.
Matthew Mohri its a balancing act for sure. Like an interview while driving fast, while making sure I give the viewers pertinent info on the car. It’s very easy to get lost in conversation with the owner, and at the end of the drive, realize we skipped some basic information. I try to get it out up front.
Zack, I am terribly sorry if I seemed to come off like a jerk, b/c I'm glad you picked up Smoking Tires and you are doing a great job. I was posting some things I saw as things you might want to work on. In now way am I trying to be a harsh jerk. Much Peace and Luck to you. I know you will improve so no worries.
Awesome review ! I have a base guard 2015 GT Performance pack with cloth recaros. Modified of course Ridetech coilovers 3pc forged wheels, dropped and lots of other suspension goodies and minor bolt ons (cai, tune and Corsa sport). I messaged Matt about driving it and my c4 ZR-1 just wish I was closer (Toronto Canada 🇨🇦) !!
Does the base GT with PP have drive modes other than normal mode?
Nice car, performance pack definitely the way to go.
Zack has played alot of card games in his day. Mainly UNO! 😅 alright im done....lol
I have the exact car. 2018 the best !!!!
Great work Zack
Love this car.
Nice stang. I get tempted by the new ones a couple times a year. Would love to see how an 18 vert compares to my 95.
Nicholas Arceri night and day difference. It's better in every way besides size. I went from a 1995 Vert GT to my 2016 GT350 and it's smoother, faster, easier to drive, and even without navigation or heated seats, the few amenities it has are nice. It takes a while to get used to the higher belt line and bigger size but that's about the only thing I can say I liked better about the '95. It was much easier to see out of.
I like your thinking Zack!
10:23 "Windows down definitely makes it sound a lot better than it does with the windows up". Well isn't that just the darndest thing
damn matt started hittin that bowflex
That a Weiss watch Zack? Great job on the one takes btw. Keep it up!
Thomas Murphy indeed. A TST gift for 9 years of loyal service, much of which was done for free.
This show was way more watchable when Matt was doing the one takes.
The owners face as he hung in 2nd for WAY to long earlier in the video is exactly what my expression would be of if someone else for some reason drove my car.
Would love to see a one take of the new 2.5 turbo Mazda 6
"The Camaro drives better, so I would rather start with a Mustang and then make it drive like a Camaro."
Really?
Vernon Price that's not all he said.
+bukweat - That was the reasoning he gave. Yes it's paraphrased, but that is essentially what he was saying. So the question is, if you recognize that you have to modify the Mustang to get it to drive like the Camaro - and even then it probably never will because of the Alpha platform chassis that you can't get with a Mustang - why not just get the Camaro? If the way it drives is important enough to to you go through modification hell JUST to make the Mustang drive more like the Camaro, that seems like a gargantuan waste of time and money to me.
The Mustang is a better daily driver. You can't make the Camaro have good visibility, but you can make the Mustang handle better..
I stand by that. The Alpha chassis under the Camaro is a better car if all you seek is handling and lap times, but the positives end there (for me). I could get a Mustang and modify its suspension and tires, and get close to the Camaro’s feel. But I can’t buy a Camaro and modify the visibility, the front end design, or thee interior design.
Vernon Price
Mustang is IRS and Camaro is live axle, yes?
Zack doing well with these!
I know exactly what you mean about the simultaneously being big and small, I own a v6 and it feels only small buts it's the same size, and I drove the GT and it feels the same size but bigger haha. I assume it's the weight but I just thought it was cool that you feel the same way I did.
lol this guy now feels super insecure about not buying the premium GT... SAVAGE
Only a mustang owner who lives on a canyon can understand what it means to feel small and big at the same time I used to feel like I could fit with other cars between parked cars until I hit off a neighbors mirror oops! Really learned the size then.
The confidence from cornering makes it feel small but those hips make it huge
For the money I'd rather have the Terminator. I just don't like the way the new Mustang looks. I can't deny it's a better driving car than the Terminator though.
Roger J they are both badass in different ways. I had an 03 cobra for 4 years before I bought my 17 5.0. Both fun cars and both fast but in different ways. The cobra is definitely more raw and violent with low end torque if that makes sense, but the 5.0 is still deceivingly fast because it seems much smoother and pulls hard on the higher end. More more refined. I miss my cobra but also enjoy the extra features on my 2017, and it's definitely no slouch
Example 2:53 . Here is a perfect example of what my qualms are with Zack as a host. He simply just rambles far too much and looses focus. He seemed to regain focus on the second half of the video and I hope he continues getting better but ideally I'd prefer Matt to come back.
Nice that it's manual...... proper performance car with someone that knows how to drive...
Great video!
Can we have this guy just talk about the car he's driving Please? I don't see the need to discuss other cars more than once or shout out other companies that have nothing to do with the poor guys near stock 5.0
these base gt's are a good deal, once they get above 45k its not worth it
About to watch now. Feels weird not seeing Matt here
Good car. Think you are doing a great job with the one takes
@8:12 I thought that was Vaughn gittin’s ford truck on bags?
Where I'm from; if someone let's you overtake like that, you flash your hazards twice to say 'Thank You'. Just accelerating away feels a bit rude.
Best way to build a mustang. Mine is a 2015 base gt with only intake exhaust and tune for power and full BMR and Eibach suspension with wider wheels and tires. Someone out there always has deeper pockets so why chase horsepower?
Christian Smart man, if I had 45,000 I'd buy a 16 gt350
Because horsepower is addicting and it’s not always about being the fastest. There’s a sweet spot where you have enough power to never get bored of it but still realistically useable and fun.
I think anything over 500whp is over kill, 500whp is a good fun range, 700-800 is insane and it can't be driven long trips because it drinks a full tank every 100 miles. Lol.
I'd take a 500whp or 400awhp and never stop smiling, and I'm not talking about what the specs consider bhp or from the engine, I'm talking 500 to the wheels.
Agreed. I haven't been on a dyno yet but other people with my mods are making 420-430 to the wheels. Car is a blast.
Waiting on that Tacoma. That will be an interesting vehicle i think.
Where is the other guy that use to do the videos!!!!???????
Sweet! Now they gotta find someone with a 2018 mustang gt PP2 to review.
Great video on a nice Mustang!
I think I'd buy a 2016 gt350 with low miles
Someone get Zack some damned caffeine
bboydrae Meth works much better
Bring back Matt! I feel more sleepy watching this review. Where’s the energy?
You can tell Zack is a lot more knowledgeable about tuner culture and the details of cars than Matt. These reviews are a lot more technical and knowledgeable than entertainment although I'm sure the entertainment will increase over time, he just started. Give it time.
I think you need an update to the title page. Give Zack the credit he deserves!
Nate Pranaitis in the world!
Works.
You can tell how hard the turns are on the owner by how wide his mouth opens each time.
Can you put the base model PP1 in Sport or Track mode like the toggle switches or does it only have normal mode?
Dude no, you can’t but it does have a traction “sport” mode by pressing the traction control button twice
I have a 2018 GT PP1 Manual Trans and I do have those toggle switches and sport and track and drag mode but I also have the dual climate sync 3 big touch screen package if that gives it those modes or not not sure but I 100% have the modes you are talking about in my PP1 car
Fun haver is Vaughn Gittin jr even though they seem like the same guy. Lol
Pretty much the exact setup I want.
Matt was on the joe rogan podcast and he said he's not going to do the One Take's anymore with other people's cars.
A base GT with smart bolt-ons is something special. Enjoyed the review and commentary.
“ when I stop having fun “. Dude you’re going to want to go FBO in less than 2 months lol.
"One take by matt farah"
*press x to doubt*
Pay it off first! Wise words.
Being in the Fiesta and Focus community it drives me nuts how many kids I see who can barely afford the car go out first thing an tune it, and then they are bitching later when they have problems but the dealer won't fix it. (Meanwhile even though I am a mechanic I got the extended warranty so I could beat the shit out of it...and I do. And my car has 75k miles and is at the shop RIGHT NOW getting some new bearings in the transmission.)
Anyway...what is the point in buying new if you are going to lower the reliability and axe the warranty? At that point you might as well just buy a faster used car. I mean for $23k you could have a nice C5 Z06, quick BMW, older Cayman, etc. Much better and faster stuff out there if you don't need a warranty.
Tires really are Michelin PS4 and not PS4S?
missed a couple apisodes, wheres matt??
Matt quit doing these many months ago.
Dennis Vanderben Matt’s now doing one takes with press cars only.
...sounds like you've missed a year worth of videos...
Check out our announcement video on the main page. Cliffs notes: Matt will One Take high end press cars and choice track cars, while I take over fan submissions.
I love mine.
Did Matt get a make over??
You should’ve got the 10 speed auto it’s way different then the 2017 i by that I mean better, faster.
Awesome review! Had a 2015 GT, one of my favorite cars I've owned
Where’s Matt Farrah?
5.0slow he’s been done with one takes for awhile now he only does special vehicles and certain press cars Zach now does all the viewer submitted ride
I ate him
I like this host.
Is this Zachs million mile Lexus?