You got one of the best cars on the planet the fact that so many people know nothing about it is just icing on the cake!!!!

I went from a 17 GT350 to a 19 GT350R and I definitely feel the differences in the R. To me they are more apparent and not as nuanced as your described experience. Here's a quick list. Clutch spring heavier, suspension firmer (standard mode now feels like sport mode did in non R car), feels more planted, lower ride height, exhaust is definitely louder, steering tighter, ride smoother (cup 2 and CF wheels play a big role in that). I was quite pleased to feel such a different experience. The R is more daily-able than I expected and all of the excuses I made for buying the non R over the R originally are null and void. R to me is truly an upgrade over the non R, pre 2019. I haven't driven the 19 or 20 non R. I will also add that after driving the 2020 GT500 at the Vegas Ford event, the R feels closer to the 500 than the non R, in my experience. Great video. Thanks!

I've have a 2018 GT350 and a good friend of mine has a 2020 GT350R and they both feel the same to me. I know the 350R will be a tad faster on the track because of the wheels, tires, and other small updates though. The GT350R does sound louder when you switch from quiet too loud exhaust though.

I have a 2017 GT350, and would love to upgrade to a ‘19 R but I don’t think that improvement is worth the cost for me. Seems like that’s about right, improvement but marginal. The CF wheels are nice but I’d be swapping out a cheaper set for most daily driving, CF for events.

Can’t enough of the ride alongs and your commentary. Thanks for sharing your expertise

I picked up a 2019 GT350 and I love the way it drives. I've only been in Normal mode and 80 miles later I am ecstatic about driving it every time. It seems VERY responsive to me, but I haven't been in any other 350/350R for comparison. I think those Cup 2s have something to do with it. I have another street wheel/tire combination coming in 6 weeks with Michelin Super Sports so I will let you know how those compare. They may have tuned it better for the street AND the track. Love it so far!

Sold my 16 350 for a 17 R. Definitely feel a difference- stiffer over bumps, and grippier (mostly tires, would be my guess). Love the R, don’t regret it. The carbon fiber wheels panic me daily... don’t want anything to happen to them. And I rub the front splitter on almost every drive.

I’d love to see an in-depth video on alignment setups and how that changes a car’s performance. I vote more leather and with blue stitching to match the car color!

Again, your exceptional driving knowledge and expert analysis makes one feel as if I were riding "shotgun" next to you! Thanks for sharing another great Mustang, and look forward to learning as you go along it's journey.

Such an lost art using the signals.

You made the better choice getting a GT350R and not the 500

I took delivery of my 19’ 350 a few months ago not realizing the amount of changes to the suspension and motor as well. Apparently the 2019 generation 2 Voodoo motors carry over upgrades from the Predator motor in the GT500. Having driven a 16’ 350, I can say the 19’ feels much different. My 350 darts all over the road so it must be those carbon fiber wheels or the knuckle swap they did. So glad to see you enjoying the car though. I own one of these partly because of your content!

I second that recommendation. Definitely get one. I was able to get a GT 350 by the skin of my teeth and I LOVE IT!

Beautiful car, this is my obtainable dream car....someday....and it's even the right colour.

I would buy a GT350 over a GT500 as well. They're two different Mustangs for two different types of drivers/owners. That's why Ford is selling them simultaneously for the first time ever.

I went from a 2017 GT-350 to a 2018 GT-350r. At first I didn’t notice much of a difference. However, after about 6000Km of hard driving the differences did become much more noticeable. It was even more so when I drove my friends regular 350 after having put a few thousand KM on the R. I think you will notice the differences much more after some seat time. I sure did. Great channel and thank you.

I’ll be going from a 2019 PP2...to a 2020 GT350. The PP2 tramlines alot but like you I’m used to it and like how mine is set up. I want more power and better suspension and brakes.

I had a 2015 anniversary car(Wimbledon white), 2017 gt350(magnetic), and now have 2018 gt350r(ledfoot grey). I loved them all and completely agree about the differences. The 350 and 350r are very similar. My 2018 gt350r does tramline. It darts around just like the 350 did. I’m so grateful and lucky to have had these cars and totally agree with you as well as the gt500. I would just get a Ferrari 458 with low miles for 150k over the 500. When I first bought the 350r I had it fully wrapped with suntek ultra along with a ceramic coating on top of it. I run with a bunch of exotics and now have 4K miles on it without one mark on it. Totally worth the 5k for the piece of mind! Best of luck with your new ride!

That is very positive news about the R with the nervousness taken out of it. That is a classic. Never let go of it.

Love ur new ride. Thanks for being so honest on ur reviews. Awsome video

I got a 2019 Gt350r. It tram lines like crazy chassis #KR130. I did not get the adjustable camber plates installed at the dealer. They are still in the box. I had a 2017 Gt350 that i traded for the R.

We obviously have similar taste as I almost bought a gt350R before getting my Giulia QV. This has been the video I’ve been waiting for, thank you!.

It's a bit late commenting on this video, but I just came across it. I bought a 2019 GT350 that was built in May of 2019. I've been in a 2019 GT350R that was built a few months earlier. I couldn't tell a lot of difference in them from a mechanical feel. The R does feel a little lighter in how it reacts, a lot to do with the wheels I suspect. I chose not to go with the R for two reasons, the back seat and I wanted the heated and cooled seats. After having the car for only a few months now the only regret about not getting the R is the long term value of it.

It's going to get better as she brakes in you're going to love it. It will get better after the first oil change mark my words brother nice ride 👍

My 19 non-R tram lines like crazy. I cannot take my hands off the wheel like you did here. Both hands on the wheel all the time.

Full detail video comming now or you will wait till spring? Congrats on the new ride

The fun begins! Dialing in to your tastes is always fun work.

So I have a 2018 GT350. I'm haunted by the Motor Trend video where Randy Pobst said you'll love the GT350, just don't drive the R first. So I test drove a 2019 GT350R. What I felt and describe is. If you had a sharp knife. And someone handed you that exact same knife just sharpened. That is the R. It just feels a bit sharper in handling. I feel most of that is the springs and Carbon Fiber wheels. I love the Kona color. That is the color combo I have. Kona Blue with white stripes. I've considered a few times of trading to a R of the same color. But I can't come to grips with the trade in loss. I also have free oil changes and "lifetime" drivetrain warranty with my current car. I would lie if I still don't think about trading up to an R. Your comments on the improved steering knuckle on the 2020 GT350R makes me wonder if that is the car I would want. It is only on the R that has the improved steering knuckle from the GT500.

Have you tried putting steering, suspension on sport mode to bring that sharp steering feel back?

I just pulled the trigger Yst on letting go my 2016 GT350 tech pack. For a 2020 GT350R with the new Grabber green white stripes. I also feel the same as you. You only live once. I didn’t want a GT500. I am purist with the way history repeats itself with Ford. They won’t be making any of these manual cars naturally aspirated anymore imo. I honestly can’t wait to get it. I think it’s a good thing the car is not all over the place during normal highway driving. What mode were you in? Was it in sport or comfort? That could also be it? But I think on the track the 2020 will be where it separates from the 2019 R.

Great video! I have a fully loaded 19 gt350 that's the most exhilarating car I've ever driven. Nothing else even comes close! Appreciate the comparison of the standard version vs the R version.

But you can adjust it if you want it more twitchy. Solid rotors are better. User friendly is better. Period. You can make it that way. Good luck on it. Camber and Caster plates. Glad you provided the tip to stay away from Motorcraft motor oil. Amsoil. There are some new oils out there better than Amsoil.

You talked about tramlining a bit. I had 1994 Mustang Cobra wheels on my 2011 Ranger XLT Supercab 4 years ago for 10 days. The tramlining was terrible and the pull to the left under braking was scary. I own 2004, 2009 and 2011 2 wheel drive Rangers and all three have had the pull to the left under braking problem. Since there is no factory camber adjustment available in them I think that Ford dialed in some or maybe too much left leaning camber to compensate for the crown in the roads as we drive on the right side of the road. I bought an aftermarket upper camber kit from a company in St.Paul Minnesota but I haven’t installed them yet. I’ve been told that there are aftermarket lower ball joints available in which you can adjust camber and caster. Otherwise these Rangers are very reliable.

After driving the R for a bit would you move forward with a resonator delete on a standard 350?

The fact it doesn’t tramline is a big plus and there were complaints by owners of previous models so apparently Ford fixed that. “Car and Driver” reported that the drive was better as fa as overall ride quality

I have the GT 350 (2019) model and I agree with you that the car is very quiet during idle. But when I pop to sport mode, the exhaust kicks in good. Also, the tramlining is there, but not as excessive and I can easily drive with 1 hand. The car doesn’t have cross drilled rotors and so the brake is smooth and quiet. It stops on a dime. And I don’t think it is your carbon fiber wheels, but the newer suspension and changes to it. The car is amazing to drive. Do the first oil change at 500 or 1000. If you’re not going to use Amsoil, I’d like to know and if it meets Ford spec. I got the GT350 only because I needed the space to carry my golf bag. I can’t do it with the R and they are essentially the same car except the seat delete and carbon fiber wheels. But I found a set for $6500 for a set of 4. But I still rather get the aluminum block wheel. Carbon fiber will crack if you hit a big pot hole and repair is insane. The weight difference isn’t much difference than the after market wheels. Plus I prefer the seat with cooling and heating. Recaro is too uncomfortable when I drive for hours, which I like to do. I also drive my car daily. I would definitely say, get PPF and install those oil separators. I’m glad you are enjoying this awesome car.

I'll just add that I bought my 2019 GT350 in March 2020 from the dealership (Race Red w white stripe), which was the car's only owner after Ford. It had 111 miles, so I am assuming that it is a "late model year" 2019. I have nothing to compare it to it terms of tramlining, but it definitely seems to tramline, less in comfort steering mode perhaps, and I certainly would not feel comfortable taking my hands off the wheel on anything but a perfectly flat road. That said, I put 1600 miles on the car in the first week just driving around (probably better check or change that oil), It's midnight in Chicago right now and I am being called to take the car for a ride. I just can't stop. I have a million questions about driving the car, especially about shifting and at what RPM people typically drive at. I've become adept at rev matching, but only downshifting from 6th to 5th to 4th. 3rd is rocky and 2nd to confusing with having to stop and brake. I look forward to heel-toe rev matching, but for now I need better shoes or smaller feet or something. I also am embarrassed to admit that I am still not wholly satisfied with how I get started from a stoplight and smoothly get to third gear. One thing is for sure, I am having an absolute blast learning to drive the car.

Congratulations on your new car. Always enjoy your channel, and the content you provide!

Hey brother… been following you for some time now and this is my first comment. I like the music you choose… but anyway, I have a 2019 GT350 and don’t think there there is a difference between the 2019 and 2020 GT350 and GT350R. With the exception of the suspension components. All the things you mentioned in this video that you were going to do… I am waiting to see the results. Either I missed them or you have been busy with other cars that you haven’t posted much on your new R. I am subscribed so I will be waiting for more content on the R. I like your videos on the other cars but my focus is the GT350 as I am a fan and owner. Thanks for all you do. Also, I hole to see you at some event to go in depth with you because I like talking to like enthusiast.

cross-drilled rotor causes more wear on the pads and doesn't help with heat dissipation as much as the engineers expected.

I drove both on the road and didn't see a difference, couldn't see spending another 15-20k for it especially with a nothing interior. That said the R is rarer, and more collectable one day, and that's the reason to buy it if you don't mind spending the extra dough, Both are great cars

I'm sitting here wondering why you haven't wiped that water off the windshield, then I realized it's drool on my screen. LOL

Thanks for the ride bro 👊🏼

I can definately confirm, the 2018 model GT350R tramlines a lot!

Hey man, congrats on the car. I was really impressed on how it drives. My friend has a 2017 GT-350 and I've driven it many times and it is a handful (my car is a 2015 Mustang GT). Like you said you need to be on your guard all the time. You said something that was interesting. You mentioned that these types of cars are not long for this world. Last night Ford unveiled it's future in the Mustang Mach-E. What did you think of it?

I regret trading in my GT350 for an Audi =[

I have 2019 GT350. No tramming that I noticed in any road condition. At the same time steering feels lite and very responsive.

Absolutely agree! I recently traded my 17 350 for a 19 350r and there is a huge difference in the way the 17 darted where as the 19 is so much more tame. As you mentioned it much easier to drive on bad roads. So far I like the feel of the “R” better but time will tell. By the way I said I would never get rid of my 350 but after talking to individuals as well as researching and of course watching your videos.I decided to go for it.Your absolutely right life is too short!

Whats your chassis number ? Nice video by the way. Love the channel.

Great video! No way would I get a car like this in an automatic. I love the gt350 over a gt500 all day.

Just got my 2019 GT350 Kona blue with white stripes too this last weekend!!! Congrats on on yours!! I had a 16 with complete Steeda adjustable suspension. I had the gt350 IM also with tune on it with carbon ds. Cars feel the same but the tires like you say make a huge difference between the 2. My 16 had a little more bottom end grunt though. I’m at 300+miles so haven’t opened her up yet. Only been to 5K. Looking forward to more videos.

Ford should have never caved in and softened up the R model. It should have never been made available with the touch screen, upgraded stereo, option to have a rear seat. Remember the early 15/16 R's? No radio, No A/C (although I think A/C was always optional), No touchscreen. They really should have kept it that way. The R's have always been the stripped down versions going back to 93. Ford really became a sellout by trying to increase the sales of the R's. They also should have severely limited production on them. Like you said, very very similar to a regular GT350, and a lot of it has to do with being able to get all of the same features in both cars....That's my opinion anyways. I'm sure you're definitely enjoying your R with all those options though! Looking forward to more vids on the new R

One question on break-in. What do you recommend to keep the revs at? I've heard a lot of different opinions and the manual just has a reference to the first 100mi and 1k miles. Seems like under 4.5-5k RPM is safe. Thanks in advance!

i like how 3 cars passed u and had no turn signal MURICA

As of 2019 the regular GT350 clutch spring is totally different too. Its yet another base 350 & 350R MY'19 upgrade. Your tracking/tramming could simply be the dealer's setup of the adj camber plates. AFIK other than adj camber plates the 19R did not get any other front suspension updates (the new knuckles etc come for R's in 2020 along with a higher cost). Great review - agree on the tylenol & back care needed (same). Nothing is "toned down" - its refined and faster - ask Billy Johnson.

Congratulations on the new ride! I was shocked to see you take your hands off the wheel! I have a 2018GT350 and always have a hand on the steering wheel. The tram lining keeps me honest and paying attention!

Your candor is greatly appreciated!! I have a 19 gt350 looking to upgrade to an R .... not sure I’m going to do it now!!

Love the review/comparison! I have a 2018 GT350, is there that much of a difference to a 2020 350R? I do like the exclusivity of R! Expected a much stiffer ride experience than what you described in your review. My 350 is not be a daily driver and LOVE it. Only for fun and occasional track days.

The reason you have carpet in the trunk is because you have the electronics pack. That package gives you ac, radio, but also adds the carpet.

Brand new sport cup 2’s won’t tramline anywhere near worn tires, i put 350r replicas and sport cup 2’s on my 350 and it felt like a much better car, i lost 40 lb’s total of unsprung weight and on track the car was night and day, ran with and passed R’s without a problem

Love it man, the content and the car rock!! Can't wait to see more.

@Auto Fanatic: I think it’s not darty because the alignment is probably set up really mild 🤷‍♂️

Thanks for the in-depth comparison. I was contemplating trading my 17 (with FP springs, P6GR 5 wheels & MP4S tires) in for an R thinking the R would feel more raw and race-car like. The only thing that was keeping me in my 17 was the color (Avalanche Gray) which I absolutely love. Based on your review, it sounds like I should stick with my 17.

Great to hear your first impressions. Awesome that it is that comfortable for being what it is. As you mentioned the differences between this and the none R is most likely most noticeable on a track. The seats will be sweet, I would go for more alcantara :D. I have it on the dash and doors(seats as well) on my MX-5 and I love it. Thinking of getting a custom alcantara wheels as well. Also do you have adjustable camber in the rear on these?

if you gonna maintain a car the way you do it and keep it for a long time better be something special and rare i think you did the right thing 350R will always keep its value specially well maintained ones like yours congrats on the new toy it is a beast

just bought a 2017 R....just like having the best...the rims are huge in the price and the wing....

Would changing the seats affect the resale value? Also, are you planning on keeping the Michelin Pilot Sport cup 2 on her? I heard they don’t last very long and they pickup every little gravel on the road that would ruin your paint. I thought about buying them for my car. What do you recommend? I already have rock guards on my car.

The Base R models were missing all the trunk insulation etc, plus radio and AC delete, but they don't make a Base model any more. Plus the CF dash in your car is an option.

Westchester. I have a Kona Blue 2018 GT350R.

I read somewhere that they improved the steering rack on the 19 R. It’s definitely changed. But the standard 19 GT350R didn’t change.

My 2019 GT350R has provisions for the GT500 hood pins, must be a later build then. It doesn’t tramline as much either.

Hey brother. Congrats on the car. Love your videos and input and have been following you for a while. I have the 2018 GT350R and man you are so right about the Car being all over the road and have to fight the steering. I live in Toronto and obviously had to put the car away. However please let us know if that is due to alignment of the vehicle or it’s changed because they brought the GT500 front to this R version. Thanks again.

Congrats bud! Shes a beauty! When i get mine we should meet up! Im in North Jersey! Im hoping by February!

Sprain parkway. Nice!

Thanks for your driving review!! I there major difference between the PP2 and the GT350. Looking to purchase either soon. I plan to drive the car approximately 10-12k a year.

Love your channel, especially your giulia videos. I have a 4C, and it’s got that squirrelly tramlining you’re looking for in this one. It’s raw and loud, have you ever driven one? It’s no v8 but I think you’d love it.

Thanks for another great video! Your channel's convinced me to get a GT350, but I'm trying to decide between new or used. Does the 2020 GT350 also get the updated steering geometry or just the GT350R?

I gotta disagree with the sound level difference. Mayyyybe from within the interior with the upgrades you mentioned, but from the outside, the difference in sound level from the resonator delete is night and day, both in quality and volume (imo). It's much much louder. I had my resonator for the first week I bought my car and my friend had his with a res delete and I could barely even heard my car with his next to mine when we were both accelerating.

Glad to hear they improved the handling!!! I live in Canada and roads up here aren't the best for my 2018 GT350.

Oh man... I wouldn't even need a radio if my car sounded like that

i have a 2018 drives perfect , i will keep it forever, cost me to much to later seller, no way !!

Beautiful in that color.

Im not a ford guy by any means (so I’m not really familiar with any specs or anything about these mustangs) , but logically, since it is a “beefed up” version of the 350, i don’t think you’d feel much of a difference until you went on a track

I went with the Amzoil 5W-50 for my GT350 '18 on the first change after watching your video for your '17. I was at about 3k miles roughly and was running very thin on oil already with the motorcraft! I noticed a difference immediately with the Amzoil. Interested to see the results from your oil analysis on the R and what you decide to put in this one.

not Tramlining is a good thing, they added long travel to help this. The revised suspension is FAR better for the Track. Good video but the opinion of desiring tramline will not be shared by any Track Guy.

Hi, do you plan on putting an oil catch can on your new GT350R? I have seen several videos on people adding these and wonder if they are really necessary if you're not planing on tracking the car.

well it looks better so that’s what i’ll be buying

I just got my 19R last month and I live in NY I was wondering if these carbon wheels are fixable just in case I hit a pothole?

There’s absolutely nothing noticeably different on an R from regular driving. The reason the exhaust is louder is because it has an XPipe. And the steering might be a little tighter due to the .77 in. lowering springs by ford performance.

Hey Auto Fanatic, needs some help with my decision. I have a 2016 GT350 with 14k miles and I'm torn between either sending it out to Brenspeed and have a gen5 whipple installed with all the supporting components or trading up to a 2019 2020 GT350R. I know its two totally different animals but you have been around these cars for a while and have a lot of knowledge. I would just like to get your thoughts on it and insight. BTW I'm local to you and maybe we could get together at a car meet or something one day. Thanks again and hope to hear from you soon

Sounds like your R is more like a grand touring drive. To me that’s great because it’s more relaxing. Tramlining is a pain in the ads.

I have a 2017 ecoboost. Want to get GT350. Can someone answer these two questions: 1. Is there a gas guzzler tax on USED GT350? 2. Does GT350 ONLY take Premium fuel?

have you or anyone been able to confirm what you are noticing about some 19s having the upgraded steering geometry and knuckle etc? definitely seems interesting for them to sneak those changes into 2019 and not say anything

I ordered my 19 with the handling pkg. When it came in late summer (9 month excruciating wait) my philosophy was configure/prep it as ordered including the adj camber option installed & aligned. I had some concern that for street use it might become a liability (alignment) but so far it looks ok not that I have many miles on the car but I did have them recheck the alignment before putting it away for winter and after a couple hundred miles and it was nominal as set up for street. I'll look through my notebook for the align setup printout & send you a pdf if you give me an email link. FWIW my dealer thought once the adj. plates installed that the ride seemed to him harsher at least in slow speed driving it around on the lot. I looked at the component differences and the adj version is more material around the upper strut bushing bearing so I could believe it higher equiv durometer from a road to chassis NHV standpoint. I have a bad lower back but so far I've not found it to be a hindrance to enjoyable back road drives (and we have crap roads up here in New England). Worse case I could always swap it back for the cost of the labor & alignment. So far it & the gurney stays. Cheers.

Best car sound on the face of the planet brother

Great car! I would tweet the suspension but not to the point where your back hurts! Maybe the seats will help too. 👍

I have a 2019 GT350R. It is super darty/tramlining. It seemed to happen even more as the tires wore. You may see this change. The factory alignment settings have such wide tolerances, this may be it as well. I could only get -1.8 deg right and -2.2 deg left front camber out of the Ford adjustable top strut mounts, so I switched them out for Vorschlag plates. I track the car so needed more. I have an interesting email from Ford Performance regarding this if you want me to forward to you.

Congratulations on your new car, she’s definitely a keeper. Im thinking about getting a 350r in the next couple months, like you i think its a good time to buy one. Im curious on you or anyone else’s thoughts on how much longer Ford will continue to produce the GT350?...and do you think it’ll effect the cars collectibility if they have another 3-5 year run?

Great channel! Recently got my GT350 in Kona Blue. Love the color. Were the body panels on you new one lined up good?

So if you let go of the wheel, does Jesus take over? Beautiful car!