Niswonger Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Our new car Mgr. and our salesman both just told Amanda, my girlfriend, that our status was on hold due to a service issue. Not just for ours, but ALL Shelby's. He said the fifty dealers that recieved one already may have those units recalled. I have no other information at this time, other than he said the public isn't supposed to know about it yet. They JUST found out maybe 45 min. ago. Sorry, just another fly in the ointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Our new car Mgr. and our salesman both just told Amanda, my girlfriend, that our status was on hold due to a service issue. Not just for ours, but ALL Shelby's. He said the fifty dealers that recieved one already may have those units recalled. I have no other information at this time, other than he said the public isn't supposed to know about it yet. They JUST found out maybe 45 min. ago. Sorry, just another fly in the ointment. What's next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niswonger Posted July 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 You never know...it could be something really small. Maybe the seat belt warning light. dunno. I'll keep my fingers crossed. As soon as I hear more or the rest I'll post it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt500hp Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Robert, how about a little help here! This is priority number 1 for all of us.... Please get back to us!!! ASAP ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSOLVER Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 See the stangs unleashed front page, Robert just added thisGT500's continue to ship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niswonger Posted July 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 I hope that's correct, but my dealer said my status changed from yesterday to today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Everybody remain calm! I'll go get the Excursion fueled up and start picking everybody up. Bring weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Everybody remain calm! I'll go get the Excursion fueled up and start picking everybody up. Bring weapons. You kill me, Ruf. What would we do without you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadTony Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 These days, I have learned to take a dealer's words with great skepticism and second hand news from someone who quotes a dealer (who may not know what he is talking about), with even more caution. research is the key. also getting info from trusted sources and those who are known to many as being "in the know" bogus rumors can create excitement and or great disappointment (like riding an emotional roller-coaster), and they just plain suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcle Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 hey Ruf I have my 50 cal locked and loaded swing by I'm redi. MCLE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niswonger Posted July 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 I'm not on the defensive, but I should be more clear. Amanda is the finance manager at the dealer. We aren't dealing with a dealer like we walked in off the street. I hold what the manager says in the highest regard. He has been very well informed about the entire process. This information came from the rep at around 11 this morning when he called to confirm the status on our car. The Regional rep called him! Not the other way around. I'm not offended. It was not my intention to get the most views on the page. I was just so taken back when he told us today. Believe me if I thought he was B.S.'ing on this I wouldn't have posted it. He really is Mr. SVT he has an '03 drag cobra running solid 10's and a Mysticrhome '04 that probably could if he put slicks on it. He loves these cars and even snoops around these forums, doesn't post, just snoops. I still hope he's wrong, or at least it won't be a long delay. I want my car!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadTony Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 no offense intended. But I do hope that the information (only because it could be bad) that your source conveyed, is nothing more than a misinterpretation of the facts and nothing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niswonger Posted July 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Oh, you have no idea, me too. I asked if he was talking about the stripes or the shaker 1000, which he told me about a while ago, and he said no. I can't think of what else it could be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 No offense intended because I don't doubt the post is relaying what was actually said. However Ford would never tell a dealer if they didn't want the public to know. And Ford would never say there might be a recall unless there already was one. I'm sure the dealer is well intentioned and just speculating (tho s/he could be coincidentally right -- even a broken clock is right 2x/day). However, did you notice this part of what Robert posted: "Ford will revamp how the GT500s are built so that the stripes are added during the vehicle's initial build process. That change should occur shortly after the plant re-opens on 17 July." OMG!!! That could be Ford-speak for "we're gonna paint on the stripes from now on!" If so, YEAH!!!!! Just my speculation for sure. <edited for incomprehensible typing> . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niswonger Posted July 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 I wish they'd paint for the same price. It's just a little salty on the GT though. Our dealer had the two tone grey /silver for a couple days, and you could run your finger over the edges. SMOOOOTH. I wish we could get paint (from the factory). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 FLAT ROCK, MI (UPI) 14 July 2006 The Ford assembly plant in Flat Rock was the scene of an apparent takeover this afternoon. Workers at the plant called authorities when more than a dozen men, dressed in military "cammies" stormed the line. One worker, Shelby Stang, said the men demanded to see the Shelby Mustangs being built. When told the plant was under a summer shutdown, they stormed the holding area where cars that had been built were awaiting shipment. When local SWAT teams arrrived at the plant, they found the men checking VIN numbers (serial numbers that each car has). After the authorities surrounded the attackers, police officials claim the men would only agree to surrender after each of the cars was released for transport to Ford dealers. Another worker, who only agreed to speak off the record, said he was terrified. "Those guys spooked me. They all had glazed eyes and looked like they'd been up for days and days." Police officials had no immediate comment. -30- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niswonger Posted July 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 Um... I was here.... I posted...you all saw it...right? I was still in Indiana...I swear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 What I heard is that they installed the nitrous bottle/ran all the lines but forgot to put the switch in...this was a last minute decision so that the epa and insurance companies wouldn't catch on. I think I saw Shelby nitrous switches on e-bay for $2.95 and $50 ADM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETSOLVER Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 FLAT ROCK, MI (UPI) 14 July 2006 The Ford assembly plant in Flat Rock was the scene of an apparent takeover this afternoon. You forgot to mention the standoff now underway as these Shelbynista's demanded the release of something loosely defined as "MINE". Apparently the NSA is now looking into a shadowy internet organization known as StangsUnleashed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted July 14, 2006 Report Share Posted July 14, 2006 You forgot to mention the standoff now underway as these Shelbynista's demanded the release of something loosely defined as "MINE". Apparently the NSA is now looking into a shadowy internet organization known as StangsUnleashed. Good one, JETSOLVER.. Wow! The National Sanitation Association? 'Cause the other NSA doesn't exist, right? I asked my Congressman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastbackman Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 The NSA must have shut us down for awhile. I couldn't log in for a few hours this afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC2004arispe Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 Everybody remain calm! I'll go get the Excursion fueled up and start picking everybody up. Bring weapons. I must say you made me again What I heard is that they installed the nitrous bottle/ran all the lines but forgot to put the switch in...this was a last minute decision so that the epa and insurance companies wouldn't catch on. I swear this is the greatest forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnut Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 You forgot to mention the standoff now underway as these Shelbynista's demanded the release of something loosely defined as "MINE". Apparently the NSA is now looking into a shadowy internet organization known as StangsUnleashed. I heard something about a thermos nucleus device, does that sound right to anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse_Bolt Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 «truncated» However, did you notice this part of what Robert posted: "Ford will revamp how the GT500s are built so that the stripes are added during the vehicle's initial build process. That change should occur shortly after the plant re-opens on 17 July." OMG!!! That could be Ford-speak for "we're gonna paint on the stripes from now on!" If so, YEAH!!!!! Just my speculation for sure. Nice thought! JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 Hey, JB - my 4.10's came today from FRP! And - they're made in - get this - Italy! :bandance: It looks like I'll be in Greenville on Sat - pm me your phone if you'd like to grab some lunch around 1. Bryan SC2004 - thanks, man. I've been having a lot of fun here. When classes start back up in August - I won't have as much time to play. But - hopefully, my GT will be on the ground - so the commute will be Time to Ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse_Bolt Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 Hey, JB - my 4.10's came today from FRP! And - they're made in - get this - Italy! :bandance: It looks like I'll be in Greenville on Sat - pm me your phone if you'd like to grab some lunch around 1. Cool. ¿Is your set-up going to be positive traction? Thanks for the invitation. Tentative on my schedule, weather permitting, is to ride over to Wilson, on the scooter, for the Easyrider's Rodeo. PM sent. JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 Shoot. That sure beats a lunch! Have a ball. Gonna be a sunny day for ya - maybe a thunder boomer in the pm. Ride with care, you hear? Yeah - positraction differential. Gotta smoke 'em both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 Hey, JB - my 4.10's came today from FRP! And - they're made in - get this - Italy! :bandance: Bryan, check out these billet grills for your ride -- very similar to the GT-H, I think... Billet Main Grille Billet Bumper Grille Re 4.10s Hay, Bryan, atsa me peeple... my bro Nunzio heat flasha da gearz speceeealy fora you. We do a da Ferrari geerza too. Bake a dem in a same a oven wit da pizza pie, justa ata two tausand degree -- Ooofa, pizza done in a 20 secondz! <just kiddin' now... don't mean to offend anyone, just had to do it. My Grandma, if she were still alive, would have no trouble reading that!> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 Cool. ¿Is your set-up going to be positive traction? JB Ok, I give up...how did you do that upside down "Spanish" question mark? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68fastback Posted July 15, 2006 Report Share Posted July 15, 2006 Ok, I give up...how did you do that upside down "Spanish" question mark? Dave, I just turn my laptop over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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