2006GT500 Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 Last I saw from AmyB is that the SS hood was going to be available this month......so, how far away are we? Curious minds want to know. Any update would be much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 ... Nothing personal, just commenting on SPP history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500KR Posted September 11, 2007 Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 KR hood will not be available,unless you buy a KR. Is my understanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006GT500 Posted September 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2007 I have no desire to get the KR hood.....I want the SS hood. The SS hood is "supposed" to be available through SPP this month. You're correct though the KR hood will not be available for aftermarket purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006GT500 Posted September 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Trufiber said they would make an SS hood if there was enough interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby GT500 TWP Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Trufiber said they would make an SS hood if there was enough interest. Interest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy23c Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 Okay. So that's 2 hoods. Wow! May I suggest a poll to influence the powers that be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted September 14, 2007 Report Share Posted September 14, 2007 I would start one but I don't want to feel the wrath of you know who well maybe tomorrow I will just to see if I can live until Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy23c Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 I would start one but I don't want to feel the wrath of you know who well maybe tomorrow I will just to see if I can live until Monday Looks like we can add "Stand-Up Comic" to your list of skills! Seriously, if some are interested in the hood as an orderable option, someone (as in anyone who is not buying a Super Snake) should start a poll. It IS the best way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColdwaterHotrod Posted September 16, 2007 Report Share Posted September 16, 2007 Looks like we can add "Stand-Up Comic" to your list of skills! Seriously, if some are interested in the hood as an orderable option, someone (as in anyone who is not buying a Super Snake) should start a poll. It IS the best way! I knew their would be a heckler in this tough crowd somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'69fstbk/'07gt500 Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Okay. So that's 2 hoods. Wow! May I suggest a poll to influence the powers that be? I vote no SS hood available to the public! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006GT500 Posted September 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Well that's very nice of you Personally I'm not in the runnings to buy a Shelby, but I've built a car that has Shelby looks and Shelby power, so why shouldn't I have the same opportunity as you do to own a HOOD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'69fstbk/'07gt500 Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 Well that's very nice of you Personally I'm not in the runnings to buy a Shelby, but I've built a car that has Shelby looks and Shelby power, so why shouldn't I have the same opportunity as you do to own a HOOD. Nothing against you personally... sorry I just want to have an authentic look that cannot be duplicated.... selfish i guess Sorry no offense intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006GT500 Posted September 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 I thought imitation was the sincerest form of flattery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'69fstbk/'07gt500 Posted September 17, 2007 Report Share Posted September 17, 2007 I thought imitation was the sincerest form of flattery. True... Very true... But not with the identical parts... imo Leave something for exclusivity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointcover Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 :tequila: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispy23c Posted September 18, 2007 Report Share Posted September 18, 2007 From what I hear, there will be some "SS-Only" parts. Much like the KR, I believe that Shelby wants to preserve the integrity, value, and rarity (exclusivity) of their cars. I do think the hood will be available, but certain other parts, if necessary to replace (damaged), will only be available to owners of the Super Snake.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'69fstbk/'07gt500 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 From what I hear, there will be some "SS-Only" parts. Much like the KR, I believe that Shelby wants to preserve the integrity, value, and rarity (exclusivity) of their cars. I do think the hood will be available, but certain other parts, if necessary to replace (damaged), will only be available to owners of the Super Snake.... If not the hood.... Then what? IMO the hood is a must!!! Anyone can duplicate stripes which would leave the hood the main distinguishing factor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006GT500 Posted September 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Keep the carbon fiber pieces for the Shelby cars. Definitely keep the badges...I think I read that they were doing that anyway. Anyone can do the stripes you're right, and I had actually been planning on doing SS stripes since I bought my 2004 mustang 3 years ago. I'll have those stripes on my car regardless of if the hood is made or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'69fstbk/'07gt500 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Keep the carbon fiber pieces for the Shelby cars. Definitely keep the badges...I think I read that they were doing that anyway. Anyone can do the stripes you're right, and I had actually been planning on doing SS stripes since I bought my 2004 mustang 3 years ago. I'll have those stripes on my car regardless of if the hood is made or not. I already have the carbon fiber pieces and no one asked if I own a Shelby. Badges are obvious (I hope).... but what else? That seems very minor. I'm just spending alot of money and want it to hold value... at least for a little while! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 I'm just spending alot of money and want it to hold value... at least for a little while! Everyone has spent a lot of money. As far as holding value... who knows. If I was concerned about that, I would have bought rental property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'69fstbk/'07gt500 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Everyone has spent a lot of money. As far as holding value... who knows. If I was concerned about that, I would have bought rental property. Thanks for your recomendation... I already own rental property. I was referring to the car. I want exclusiveness as well as authenticity! That's all I was saying! Obviously no one knows what the future will bring.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprint200 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Thanks for your recomendation... I already own rental property.I was referring to the car. I want exclusiveness as well as authenticity! That's all I was saying! Obviously no one knows what the future will bring.... I'm not sure why you're making such a big deal out of all of this. Your VIN will be recorded by SAI, you will be in their registry. You can update your SAAC registration, which will be confirmed by SAI. There will be dozens of unmistakeable marks of authenticity for the SS. If you're worried about value, stop worrying. If you're worried about John Q. Public's misperceptions, then you've got problems already. Relax, Just enjoy the car! It'll be fun. If that's not why you're buying it well..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'69fstbk/'07gt500 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 I'm not sure why you're making such a big deal out of all of this. Your VIN will be recorded by SAI, you will be in their registry. You can update your SAAC registration, which will be confirmed by SAI. There will be dozens of unmistakeable marks of authenticity for the SS. If you're worried about value, stop worrying. If you're worried about John Q. Public's misperceptions, then you've got problems already. Relax, Just enjoy the car! It'll be fun. If that's not why you're buying it well..... Not making a big deal.... Just stating my opinion! Why are you so upset about my opinion? I'm very relaxed.... and enjoying! You do the same! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprint200 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 Not making a big deal.... Just stating my opinion!Why are you so upset about my opinion? I'm very relaxed.... and enjoying! You do the same! Thanks! Not upset...just stating MY opinion. It seems that you do make a big deal out of the exclusivity issue. I just don't think exclusivity should be an issue in the Shelby heritage, only performance. That's my opinion. I know you don't agree. :beerchug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vistablueGT500 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 If exclusivity wasnt at least a little of all of our reason for buying a GT500 then we would have gotten a GT and made it faster for less money. If you can honestly say that you didnt like the idea of buying an exclusive car then i will take it back. I know i thought it was awesome i could get a Shelby that they were going to make only about 10000. :happy feet: As for the SS i think some parts should be exclusive. You cant buy an Armani patch to put on your Walmart suit. maybe not the best example but it works, kinda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprint200 Posted September 19, 2007 Report Share Posted September 19, 2007 If exclusivity wasnt at least a little of all of our reason for buying a GT500 then we would have gotten a GT and made it faster for less money. If you can honestly say that you didnt like the idea of buying an exclusive car then i will take it back. I know i thought it was awesome i could get a Shelby that they were going to make only about 10000. :happy feet: As for the SS i think some parts should be exclusive. You cant buy an Armani patch to put on your Walmart suit. maybe not the best example but it works, kinda Then you should take it back! Exclusivity had absolutely nothing to do with why I bought this car! It was the Performance Heritage of Mr. Shelby and the Spec's on this car, Period. So your first sentence is inaccurate. I didn't care how many they were going to make. To the SS hood, SAI has repeatedly said it would be available. I don't want to clone one, just want the hood (for looks and to fit another blower if the TVS doesn't pan out for me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'69fstbk/'07gt500 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 Not upset...just stating MY opinion. It seems that you do make a big deal out of the exclusivity issue. I just don't think exclusivity should be an issue in the Shelby heritage, only performance. That's my opinion. I know you don't agree. :beerchug: I do agree that Shelby is about performance.... but that's not all imo... There is a reason why they are capping the SS.... and the answer is not because of PERFORMANCE! I'm sure that you can agree with me on that at least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprint200 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 I do agree that Shelby is about performance.... but that's not all imo...There is a reason why they are capping the SS.... and the answer is not because of PERFORMANCE! I'm sure that you can agree with me on that at least! As with the vintage Shelby's in their day, I believe that the actual cost of admittance will by default create it's own cap. The old saying "speed costs money, how fast can you afford to go?" is still true. I am fortunate enough to own one now, and am grateful for that. PERFORMANCE does = money, otherwise I would be driving a Ford GT, lol, I"m not that fortunate yet . I might agree in principle to only selling the SS hoods to T88/T89 owners...? Don't know. Haven't thought about that. But I don't see how putting one on my GT500, devalues an SAI Super Snake. I'll have none of the badging, won't copy the stripes, have a completely different suspension....etc, etc, etc. And as I stated before, with all of today's documentation, with a bit of due diligence, how can anyone ever fall for a clone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted September 20, 2007 Report Share Posted September 20, 2007 As with the vintage Shelby's in their day, I believe that the actual cost of admittance will by default create it's own cap. +1...Thats the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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