Dropped 30k+ on the ride and 600-700 is freaking you out? Clear bra it and drive it. Go get another quote.

 

If it will be a year long garage queen ship it.

If it's your DD then drive it and just plan repainting it every other year or so.

 

If you do decide to go the tape route, use gaffers tape as it won't leave the leftover sticky residue that racers tape will and it's about the same thickness.

 

I've driven mine from California to Maryland a couple of times. The only problems I had was cleaning all the dead bugs off the front bumper each day. I don't think you'd get anymore damage than driving around town. I bought my car to drive it and it makes those long trips a lot more fun IMO.

 

Pack your s**t up and hit the road. Who cares about the off chance you catch a rock or something, you got insurance right?

Not sure about you, but I bought my car to drive it, nothing better than a nice long road trip. Those easy miles sure beat the daily grind driving around town each day.

If I saw you driving down the Interstate with butchers paper and masking tape covering half your car I might just throw a rock at you just on principle....

 

I would drive it and enjoy it on the long drive. However, if you are concerned about snow I certainly wouldn't drive to Colorado and down I-70 that time of year. There's a good chance of snow in that area that time of year.

 

Had to laugh when I read that. Good one.

I do enjoy taking a road trip, I may just put a little tape on the front for peace of mind and check the forecast before heading out. Not sure how 412 hp and RWD will mix with snow and ice.

 

What I've done in the past is just buy the regular style bra. I've never had one scratch up the paint frankly. Its not something I'd leave on in general, but for a trip across country its worth it. You could just wax the front end before putting it on...

 

Depends where you're moving in Missouri. The last two winters here in St. Louis I think we have had only TWO sizable winter storms. Then a few 1 inchers here and there. If this winter is like the last two there will maybe be only about 6 or so days I wouldn't drive my car due to road conditions.

If you're moving to more northern Missouri though expect more snow and ice and ALOT colder during the winter.

If its in South East MO its a lot warmer and dont have to worry about snow much especially in the bootheel. SW MO gets ice more but it doesn't stay long.

 

you're getting some good tips but also a lot of worthless info!

Only someone with a 50 cent deductible is going to file a claim with his insurance policy for chips in his paint. Most folks have $100-1000 deductibles.

Clear bras can get scratches, dents and dings. Then you need to spend another $600+.
Plus your windshield will undoubtedly get chips, like all the previous S197s have.

If you go to your dealer and order the Ford bra for your model Mustang it will fit tight and not scratch a bit. The top part fits right over the lip of the hood. Have them put it on if you don't know how.
Get headlight covers, if you're driving during the day, to protect the plastic headlight covers. I don't know if there are clear ones for (legal) night driving.

Tape is the cheapest solution, but once again I would advise covers for the headlights.

If you have a show car (which I'm assuming this is) it would probably be best to have the car shipped with a reputable shipper. If it's a daily driver then you will be just speeding up the number of chips you'd be getting over time.