SGTWyo Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 I took delivery of my black 5-speed today (#0681). I ordered this car in mid-January. I've been watching this forum and I learned a lot from all of you - thanks! I'm not normally a forum participator, but today changed me - at least for a little while. Two things caused that change. First, I know how passionate many of you are from reading your posts. Second, today I drove a Shelby. It is awesome, plain and simple. Worth the wait - worth the money - worth the risk. I only have about 50 miles of seat time - from the dealer in Fort Collins, CO to my garage in Cheyenne, WY (with a brief stop at the office to get those guys off my back). Initial quality at delivery was excellent and the drive home was beyond expectations. Sight, sound, touch, performance - you name it - all defy description. At this point, all I can say is thank you Ford, thank you Shelby, thank you Amy. Like I said, I'm not experienced at this forum thing; but if you guys want to hear more, I will help in any way I can. But if you are a doubter....beware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTPA Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 Diito from me. I took dealer delivery of #420 last week here in Philadelphia, a white manual. Wonderful experience, dealer was great, salesperson was marvelous and I paid MSRP! The car is beyond my expecations. I had a 65 K-Code when I was in college and it was stolen; I always told myself I'd get another one when I could. This Shelby GT is my replacement car. I LOVE it. The only problem is my oldes tturns 16 in three years; he'd kill himself in that car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhugger Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 guys. thank you for the encouragement for us poor souls who continue to wait wondering if the anticipation is wortlh. Sounds like it is....just tells us the initial decisions we made we well founded. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmyer Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 sgtwyo. thanks for the post.....but I think you just made the anticipation worse.........LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoShelbyGT Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 sgtwyo, make sure you post your car to the shelby locator map. I think you would be the first one from Wyoming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LHABES Posted March 21, 2007 Report Share Posted March 21, 2007 sgtwyo, make sure you post your car to the shelby locator map. I think you would be the first one from Wyoming! Car is UNBELIEVABLE!!! I had one ordered for three months, but could not wait any longer. We found a small dealer through the internet who was willing to sell the car for $1000 under MSRP. The only problem was a four hour drive to the dealership. My daughter in law got the thrill of her life. My eyesight would only allow me to be a passenger, so she got to drive the back roads of AZ to bring the car home. Riding in the passenger seat was thrilling, I can only imagine what it will be like to actually drive the SGT. Have patience, the ride is definitely worth it!!!!! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGTWyo Posted March 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 sgtwyo. thanks for the post.....but I think you just made the anticipation worse.........LOL sgtwyo. thanks for the post.....but I think you just made the anticipation worse.........LOL Sometimes the anticipation outshines the actual event, but not this time. You are in for a real treat - enjoy! I think I will add to the locator - it's about time somebody puts Wyoming on the map. By the way, does anyone know how a clear bra might affect the silver stripes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattInDetroit Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 I think I will add to the locator - it's about time somebody puts Wyoming on the map. By the way, does anyone know how a clear bra might affect the silver stripes? Wondering the same thing! I was thinking of getting that. I assume the vendor of the bra will have some info. I'd really like to have it applied. The thought of bugs on my SGT makes me want to run home when the street lights come on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milstang Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 Wondering the same thing! I was thinking of getting that. I assume the vendor of the bra will have some info. I'd really like to have it applied. The thought of bugs on my SGT makes me want to run home when the street lights come on! I have been looking at the clear bras for 3 years now and asking many questions. I was told that it will not cause any problems until years down the road when the sun will have baked the stripes and they start to fall apart. At that time the clear bras will most likely need to be replaced as well. I plan on getting my stripes painted on sometime in the near future and then putting the clear bra over it. I think they are a good investment, especially on a black car where every chip and dent shows up so well. :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGTWyo Posted March 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 I have been looking at the clear bras for 3 years now and asking many questions. I was told that it will not cause any problems until years down the road when the sun will have baked the stripes and they start to fall apart. At that time the clear bras will most likely need to be replaced as well. I plan on getting my stripes painted on sometime in the near future and then putting the clear bra over it. I think they are a good investment, especially on a black car where every chip and dent shows up so well. :blink: My research yielded similar results. My car is black - less than 100 miles and still no chips - so I don't want to delay. I visited one shop yesterday and walked away with the impression that they want to baby my baby as much as I do. They also assured me that the stipes (and hood pins) would not cause a problem. I think I will do it next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX Shelby_merged Posted March 24, 2007 Report Share Posted March 24, 2007 On the clr bra subject , I had one installed on my Porsche 2 years ago and they work great, they do keep the chips and bugs off the paint, but please make sure 2-3 days after the install polish and wax the clr bra...this will help with the stains that some bugs leave behind. most of the time I would drive on back roads so I could run up to double the speed limit and the bra does work well at keeping the rocks from chipping the paint work..also do some research there are lesser quiality bras that will yellow after a few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave c Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 On the clr bra subject , I had one installed on my Porsche 2 years ago and they work great, they do keep the chips and bugs off the paint, but please make sure 2-3 days after the install polish and wax the clr bra...this will help with the stains that some bugs leave behind. most of the time I would drive on back roads so I could run up to double the speed limit and the bra does work well at keeping the rocks from chipping the paint work..also do some research there are lesser quiality bras that will yellow after a few years. Hi TX, Where did you get the clear bra? Who makes it. How much did it cost? How long to install? Info please. Thanks, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattInDetroit Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 Hi TX, Where did you get the clear bra? Who makes it. How much did it cost? How long to install? Info please. Thanks, Dave Google search for "clear bra" yields: http://www.clearbra.net/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagerart Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 Can I put a bra over my whole car? With just 1100 mile, i got hit by a rock falling from a gravel truck on the So Cal freeway. A small chip on the hood (out of range of any bra) and a nice crack in the windshield. I think I will try to have the window fixed since can be a regular occurance on the freeway and the chip is down by the bottom out of view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 Can I put a bra over my whole car? With just 1100 mile, i got hit by a rock falling from a gravel truck on the So Cal freeway. A small chip on the hood (out of range of any bra) and a nice crack in the windshield. I think I will try to have the window fixed since can be a regular occurance on the freeway and the chip is down by the bottom out of view. Actually you can cover the entire car but it is very expensive. In our area to have a 7 piece installed is $795.00. That includes outside rearview mirrors, hood (about 2 feet from the leading edge), front grill area and lower grill area. I know a few Corvette owners that have the entire hood as well as the top of the car done. But for that kind of money you can have any body shop fill the chips and repaint for half the cost of the clear bra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Explode36 Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 Well after all of this, that and everything maybe a new millenium Shelby, in mint condition, will actually be a collector's item in say 20 years? I wonder if the Firebird Blackhawks, or Mustang Cobras of the 90's will ever be collector's items? If only to 60 year old fat white guys... :D Ever see most who attend those Barret Jackson auctions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riharely Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 I wonder if the Firebird Blackhawks, or Mustang Cobras of the 90's will ever be collector's items? If only to 60 year old fat white guys... :D Ever see most who attend those Barret Jackson auctions? Offense taken. :angry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TX Shelby_merged Posted March 25, 2007 Report Share Posted March 25, 2007 Hi TX, Where did you get the clear bra? Who makes it. How much did it cost? How long to install? Info please. Thanks, Dave Dave, I had the clr bra done in dallas, 3M is the maker of one of the brands, 895.00 installed front bumper 1/3 of the hood, the forward sides of the front fenders, and mirrors. the clr bra works, but stains easily if not cleaned and waxed on a regular basis, there are newer products out since I had mine done, but have no info on them...i will be researching tho for the new Shelby Gt hope this helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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