Sharing a list of upgrades to my new 2023 Ford Mach-E GT PE

[OZ1964]

E-Batman!
(or Batman-E?)

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[Deleted member 19354]

No, it's definitely the frunk, I have it. see pic;

Note to self get better readers

 

[Flashgolfer]

Awesome looking; those aren't OEM wheels are they? If they aren't, what are they?

 

[OZ1964]

Awesome looking; those aren't OEM wheels are they? If they aren't, what are they?

Thanks Keith! Yes sir, these are OE 20 inch gloss black wheels that came with the GT Performance Edition option, only bummer was they are size 20 x 8, and includes 245/45/20's, which are not very good for a 5,000lb SUV, so I had to replace the Perilli tires with 265/45/20 Michelin Pilot Sport EV Tires.

 

[OZ1964]

Thanks Keith! Yes sir, these are OE 20 inch gloss black wheels that came with the GT Performance Edition option, only bummer was they are size 20 x 8, and includes 245/45/20's, which are not very good for a 5,000lb SUV, so I had to replace the Perilli tires with 265/45/20 Michelin Pilot Sport EV Tires.

The wheels are Ford Performance wheels, I did find the machined version at cj pony parts but they do not have the gloss black ones - https://www.cjponyparts.com/ford-pe...oss-black-machined-tpms-mach-e/p/M1007KM2080/

 

[Megabueno]

Nice!

I am working on my GTPe as well.

I plan to add:

-https://ev-vida.store/products/mustang-mach-e-gt-led-emblem

-https://ev-vida.store/products/mustang-mach-e-dynamic-pony-puddle-light

-https://ev-vida.store/products/mach-e-brake-light-from-aosk

Yours looks great!

 

[MuckyMach-e]

Great. I ordered a couple parts. A few more that I recommend:

TWRAPS Dual Wireless Charging Pad... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM5KD3YP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

AOSKonology for Mustang Mach E... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QM49LLD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

AOSKonology for Mustang Mach E... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QS3HXSK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

OP - can you please tell us how you installed the dash camera? That’s the one I’m most interested in learning about. Most Amazon reviews about this product appear fake.

I’ll second the TWRAPS dual wireless charging pad. Best accessory I bought for my Mach-E.

 

[OZ1964]

Nice!

I am working on my GTPe as well.

I plan to add:

-https://ev-vida.store/products/mustang-mach-e-gt-led-emblem

-https://ev-vida.store/products/mustang-mach-e-dynamic-pony-puddle-light

-https://ev-vida.store/products/mach-e-brake-light-from-aosk

Yours looks great!

Awesome, thanks for sharing your mods.

 

[Just Lurking]

Thanks for complimenting on the vehicle, and feedback regarding my charger, I am really new to charging options since I just came out of a supercharger ROUSH Mustang gas guzzler : ), but the charger I purchased had great reviews and the specs seemed pretty good, see below for specs. I will check with the vendor regarding UL rating and provide more feedback later.

Working Currrent

48A

Input Cord

NEMA 14-50

The issue is the above two lines. It goes against every electrical code (and common sense) to try and power a 48 amp EVSE using a 50 amp plug. Charging an EV is a continuous load, and continuous loads must be derated to 80% of the circuit breaker capacity (or 1.25 times the load amperage). So the maximum any EVSE should be rated for is 40 amps of charging when using a NEMA 14-50 plug.

Selling a product like this is asinine, and good reviews or not, calls into question the engineering ability and even the ethics of the company. It's a huge liability for them, because if they sell enough devices, eventually someone's going to start a fire with one of their products.

So either they are completely incompetent, or they are a fly-by-night front for some factory in Asia and they'll happily shut down the moment they are sued and return weeks later under a new name/brand.

Either way, this isn't the kind of product I'd want anywhere near my car and home. Caveat emptor.

 

[ThatGuyLando]

If so, you cannot use a 14-50 outlet and plug because it is a fire hazard.

Correction, you CAN use it and it will pull 48 amps, it will just be a fire hazard .

 

[dimaj]

Great mods and awesome looking car, Mr. Batman-E

Here are some mods I have/waiting to receive:
* mud flaps - https://www.amazon.com/Mustang-Splash-Guards-Exterior-Accessories/dp/B09KTFPZC1 (still yet to install them)
* dash organizer - https://www.amazon.com/AOSKonology-Compatible-Organizer-Sunglasses-Accessories/dp/B09YLTWS5F
* key fob (with a funk button) - https://www.ebay.com/itm/285353946284 (altho I swapped the back of the key with one from my existing key to get the horsey back )
* kick to open trunk - https://ev-vida.store/products/mustang-mach-e-handsfree-liftgate-module (waiting to receive it)
* front/rear stock-looking dashcam - https://fitcamx.com/collections/for...or-ford-mustang-mach-e?variant=42011507523756 (installation was a breeze. the only thing I am still struggling with is putting my a-pillar back in place. I cannot get clips to fully latch)

 

[Triggerhappy007]

Awesome looking; those aren't OEM wheels are they? If they aren't, what are they?

They are OEM on the GTPE with the Nite Pony package.

 

[Triggerhappy007]

The issue is the above two lines. It goes against every electrical code (and common sense) to try and power a 48 amp EVSE using a 50 amp plug. Charging an EV is a continuous load, and continuous loads must be derated to 80% of the circuit breaker capacity (or 1.25 times the load amperage). So the maximum any EVSE should be rated for is 40 amps of charging when using a NEMA 14-50 plug.

Selling a product like this is asinine, and good reviews or not, calls into question the engineering ability and even the ethics of the company. It's a huge liability for them, because if they sell enough devices, eventually someone's going to start a fire with one of their products.

So either they are completely incompetent, or they are a fly-by-night front for some factory in Asia and they'll happily shut down the moment they are sued and return weeks later under a new name/brand.

Either way, this isn't the kind of product I'd want anywhere near my car and home. Caveat emptor.

Relax, the 48A is when hardwired. My Emporia is the same way. It comes with a 14-50p attached and set to 40A default. I took the plug off and hardwired it to a 60A breaker and set the app to 48A.

 

[mkhuffman]

Relax, the 48A is when hardwired. My Emporia is the same way. It comes with a 14-50p attached and set to 40A default. I took the plug off and hardwired it to a 60A breaker and set the app to 48A.

That is exactly the point we are making. If the current can be set to 40 Amps, it will be fine. If it is set to 48 Amps, it is not. The OP needs to check ASAP for his safety and the safety of his family.

 

[Just Lurking]

Relax, the 48A is when hardwired. My Emporia is the same way. It comes with a 14-50p attached and set to 40A default. I took the plug off and hardwired it to a 60A breaker and set the app to 48A.

I'm not so sure. Your (UL listed) Emporia is advertised on its store page as "a Level 2 electric vehicle charger that charges any EV up to 40 amps with 22" NEMA 14-50P or up to 48 amps with hardwired installation." The no-name product does not say anything other than 48 amps.

Your Emporia documentation clearly outlines the different installation requirements and limitations for hard wired vs. NEMA plug - the no-name product does not. There's no mention of supporting hard-wiring at all. There is some mention of circuit breaker sizing in the documentation, but the manual implies that someone needs to use a 60 amp breaker for a NEMA 50 outlet, which is against code and likely to eventually melt the outlet.

Everything about this company / product screams shady, half-a**ed, and do-not-buy (to me).

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