My Shelby Finally Arrives!!!

[BLK03SVT]

So my car arrived today, and I was so stoked to hear so! During shipment the front chin spoiler was slightly damaged. The dealer has ordered the part, but is coming from Sacramento and probably won't arrive until Thursday. Since it was damaged in shipment, they won't release the car to me until it gets fixed. I guess this is normal policy? Makes sense though.

I'll say it really sucks to have the car here but not in my garage!! Here's a few pics:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/azmpf/2011%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_0339.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/azmpf/2011%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_0338.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/azmpf/2011%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_0337.jpg

And the "damage"...the bottom looks much worse:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/azmpf/2011%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_0340.jpg

[Blackmagic1]

Thats a "Yo" transport driver who went too fast ,unloading your car off the transport. We used to have some drivers who went too fast unloading the XKS Jags and would hit the exhaust tailpipes and hit an bend the tailpipes. That is normal policy as the "shipper' (usually Hadley trucking) has to pay for it. Why the spoiler has to come out of Sac. , is odd, unless thats a factory warehouse. But congrats on a AWESOME car !! just a lil more waitin !! :pepper::pepper::pepper:

[Jacostang]

Sweeeeet! Congrats and you have my permission to tar and feather the driver!

[2nd2nunn]

That thing is sick

[OH3MGSVT]

That thing is sick

+1 Thats a gorgeous machine right there man!

[AZSaleen04]

Congrats very nice!

[RockysMom]

Very nice Mike, Cant wait to see and hear it roar...................

[BLK03SVT]

I went and visited it today. She's still sitting there.....UGH!!! The part is supposed to be in tomorrow. I hope it arrives. I don't like it sitting outside and dirty. ARGHHHH!

[RockysMom]

Damn them!! Thats Mustang Abuse :(

[RockysMom]

I bet they would release it, but they prolly want to advertise it for a week, ya know, I dont see why they wont let you take it home seeing that its the only damage. Sheesh

[05mustangman]

Man that is a beauty! cant wait to see it in person!

[BLK03SVT]

Finally took her home today! Can't wait to get the tint done in the morning. Thanks 05Mustangman for the reference on the tint shop which is close to my house!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/azmpf/2011%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_0358.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/azmpf/2011%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_0359.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/azmpf/2011%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_0366.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v229/azmpf/2011%20Shelby%20GT500/IMG_0365.jpg

[BurnTire]

Looks great. So how does it run?

[05mustangman]

Wow that looks sweet all cleaned up! we have GOT to get together to get some sweet photos!

[wickedcobra]

Im not sure what is cleaner....the car or the garage.

[05mustangman]

I no what an awesome garage! and i like the idea of a tv out there! can never have enough tvs around!

[AZSonicSnake]

thats damn sexy. congrats mike!

[BLK03SVT]

Thanks guys! Had tint done today and man, what a huge difference.

Haven't had much of a chance to hammer on it, as ford recommends 100 mile of normal driving prior to wide open throttle, and 1,000 miles prior to "performance driving". I figure I'll take it easy as I really don't feel like replacing another DOHC motor! Been there done that!

I'm trying to decide on suspension mods to lower it, as I hate the 4x4 look. Right now I'm leaning towards the FRPP handling pack.

[4Jenna]

You lucky dawg, congrats man!!!!

-Chris

[05mustangman]

If u go with frpp pack, remember it will lower the car 1.5 inches. You'll need to be careful of the splitter. You would also need a panhard rod for it. By the way what tint did u end up going with?

[AZSonicSnake]

i need to stop by one night and check out this new ride. maybe even bring my camera along. ;)

[OH3MGSVT]

i need to stop by one night and check out this new ride. maybe even bring my camera along. ;)

Good thinkin Tony! I may have to ride shotgun over there with you to check it out as well lol. I would drive my car over but its kinda broken right now

[BLK03SVT]

i need to stop by one night and check out this new ride. maybe even bring my camera along. ;)


Good thinkin Tony! I may have to ride shotgun over there with you to check it out as well lol. I would drive my car over but its kinda broken right now

For sure guys- T you know where I'm at man- let me know if you want to stop by one night after work. Beer is always cold at my place!

[BLK03SVT]

If u go with frpp pack, remember it will lower the car 1.5 inches. You'll need to be careful of the splitter. You would also need a panhard rod for it. By the way what tint did u end up going with?

Yup, fully aware of the drop and implications. I like the look though, and some of the pics I've seen on other forums of some 2010's with the frpp pack are awesome.

I went with limo in the rear and rear quarters and 15% on the driver/passenger windows. It looks great, and isn't as hard to see out of as my 03 was. Thanks again for the reference- they did a great job and even dropped me at Cracker Barrell for lunch while they worked on it.

[05mustangman]

Nice! yea i just wanted to make sure you dont tear up your splitter. lol. that can be kind of expensive. I cant wait to see it now. and i got some sweet pics from yesterday on the speedway i will upload when i get back to phoenix.

[BLK03SVT]

Nice! Can't wait to see those.

What do you think of evolution's package:

http://www.evoperform.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=128_149_160&products_id=700

[05mustangman]

That definitely a nice one! the only other thing to go for would be shelbys sway bars and panhard rod. Other than that, you would be set up with the ULTIMATE suspension package.

[Casey39er]

Congrats on the new ride Mike. I had the Eibach Pro System installed on my car years ago and I couldn't be happier about it. The look of the car and the handling in the twisties is great.

Just one more option: http://www.shopatron.com/products/productdetail/part_number=35115.680/3269.0

They have many kits and levels for the 2010-11 GT500

[OUR P51]

Congrats on the new Cobra!

Love the black on black look.

Lookin' fwd to seeing it at some west side car shows when you can.

Interesting on Ford's recommended break in procedures.

I thought dropping the hammer was normal driving procedure?

[6-Speed]

Very Nice! Congrats!

[cporteraz]

Congrats on the car Mike it looks awesome. I live out in Vistancia and would like to stop by and check out your new ride some night after work. I'll bring the beer ! Not sure where you live on the westside but would like to check out your new ride.
Curt

[BLK03SVT]

Ahh Curt- so sorry I missed this post. It would be great to meet up with you sometime, and even better to drink your beer! It's been a while since we last met at the show- let me know your schedule and feel free to stop by!

[silvrsvt]

Ahh Curt- so sorry I missed this post. It would be great to meet up with you sometime, and even better to drink your beer! It's been a while since we last met at the show- let me know your schedule and feel free to stop by!


I would say you definitely upgraded!

[cporteraz]

Ahh Curt- so sorry I missed this post. It would be great to meet up with you sometime, and even better to drink your beer! It's been a while since we last met at the show- let me know your schedule and feel free to stop by!

Hi Mike,

Next week one day after work is great for me. I'm coming from the Metrocenter area at work so if you want to PM me your address I will get back to you.