SGT2666 Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 I heard (from a reliable source) that the rivets IS the fix but they are still working out details of how it gets done. They are having me pay the dealer to do the work myself, and then send Shelby the bill for reimbursment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webba Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 They are having me pay the dealer to do the work myself, and then send Shelby the bill for reimbursment. Well in my case, this scenario wont be happening. Ford will pay and not me, even if it is refunded down the road. The really need to get it together between Ford and SAI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshawk Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 They are having me pay the dealer to do the work myself, and then send Shelby the bill for reimbursment. You may have gotten the kit I got 3 weeks ago. It had the rivets and a set of instructions. My instructions had the disclaimer that this was not an authorized fix and the risk was mine if I proceeded. SAI would reimburse me up to $200 for a Ford dealer to do the install. Since then SAI has said they are working on an "authorized" fix so I chose to wait. It now appears that they have, indeed, settled on the rivets but have not decided how it will be implemented. Wado, did your instructions have the same disclaimer as mine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2666 Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 You may have gotten the kit I got 3 weeks ago. It had the rivets and a set of instructions. My instructions had the disclaimer that this was not an authorized fix and the risk was mine if I proceeded. SAI would reimburse me up to $200 for a Ford dealer to do the install. Since then SAI has said they are working on an "authorized" fix so I chose to wait. It now appears that they have, indeed, settled on the rivets but have not decided how it will be implemented. Wado, did your instructions have the same disclaimer as mine? I would have to look I don't have it handy sorry. I'll post later with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mffarrell Posted September 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 I would have to look I don't have it handy sorry. I'll post later with it. Why doesn't SAI chime in here? Amy tolds us all a couple of months ago that fix was being sent to our dealers, and to make an appointment. This is getting very old. <_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshawk Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 I would have to look I don't have it handy sorry. I'll post later with it. Wado, what did you find out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2666 Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Wado, what did you find out? I'm sorry I didn't fully read it, I delivered it to the dealer yesterday, and the only disclaimer I saw was about doing the work yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhite1967 Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Wado, let us know how it turns out. Did the dealer say how long it would take? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2666 Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Wado, let us know how it turns out. Did the dealer say how long it would take? I'm supposed to get it tommorow but I'm doubtful, they're doing quite a bit of stuff and they hadn't got far yesterday. I'm hoping friday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattInDetroit Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 I'm supposed to get it tommorow but I'm doubtful, they're doing quite a bit of stuff and they hadn't got far yesterday. I'm hoping friday... Don't despair Waldo! I began my warranty repair journey in June and have yet to even get it in the shop and no parts have yet arrived! So I guess it could be worse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2666 Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Don't despair Waldo! I began my warranty repair journey in June and have yet to even get it in the shop and no parts have yet arrived! So I guess it could be worse! Makes me cry to see my baby torn from hell to breakfast They are doing a fair amount of paint work, I had the smallest ding in the drivers side quarter panel, it was about the size of a BB, and they are painting the whole quarter all the way in to the top and down the front pillar. I really HATE having my car worked on I don't trust anyone to take care and do things right. They took that small ding and ended up pulling all the door window trim, my rear spoiler the quarter window and side scoop. It really makes me cringe when they start pulling interior stuff apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshawk Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 I'm sorry I didn't fully read it, I delivered it to the dealer yesterday, and the only disclaimer I saw was about doing the work yourself. I talked to the SAI warranty rep and he still says the instructions are the same as I had before (he has no new info). Nothing's changed. It is still an unauthorized fix that they will reimburse the labor up to $200. However, he also says they have had people do this mod and have had no further complaints. :huh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2666 Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Well I wasn't all that excited about the fix for a number of reasons, and after talking to the body shop and hearing the same thing from the people there, I've decided to hold off on the fix. It sounds like I will have to remove my underhood blanket for my SC and I'm thinking those rivets will be very ugly. I'm thinking of getting some screws like the ones that are on it now but a little longer, seems like it would look cleaner on top and underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshawk Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Well I wasn't all that excited about the fix for a number of reasons, and after talking to the body shop and hearing the same thing from the people there, I've decided to hold off on the fix. It sounds like I will have to remove my underhood blanket for my SC and I'm thinking those rivets will be very ugly. I'm thinking of getting some screws like the ones that are on it now but a little longer, seems like it would look cleaner on top and underneath. If you decide to go with screws, I bought the #6-32 screws x 1/2" long just to see if they are a good match. They are very close. In fact they look better. If you don't replace all the existing screws with these then I would buy some 1/4" long ones to replace the "short" screws that are currently in the scoop so that all the heads match. They aren't "exactly" the same but they are very, very close. You also may need different length screws based on whether you go through the inside stiffening panel or not. http://www.fastener-express.com/index.asp?...TS&Category=221 I haven't done this mod yet, because I'm waiting to see what the official fix is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbyfied Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Has SAI given an update on the hood scoop permanent fix, yet? Amy commented a month or so ago a fix was coming. Did she mean the rivet fix or something else? I think I am getting someone to reprlicate it in metal it will be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengiant Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 This is a joke. The only "fix" is unauthorized. Unbelievable. Great car otherwise. Seems to me the plan is to drag it out, get a few people to do every half assed fix, until you either do the unauthorized, or just run out of patience. Amazed they are going into 2008 production without it being totally fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 I think I am getting someone to reprlicate it in metal it will be better. I agree, that would be the best way to do it. If someone can provide an aluminum replacement for us SGT owners I am certain that he would make a lot of sales!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdear Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 I really think we should receive an update from SAI ! I have been patiently waiting..but at least a " we are still working on it " now and then would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyGT/SC Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 My fix with rivets is still going strong. I have about 600+ miles and no issues. Again, who knows how it will look years from now, but until then, it's still going strong. I hope this helps any of you make the leap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengiant Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 approx 40k car. 200 dollar hoodscoop problem. unauthorized fix?... sent out by the company that produced the hoodscoop problem? define unauthorized... AKA, go ahead and do it, but if it doesn't work long term we are off the hook. At least it's not lead paint. Unacceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshawk Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Well I wasn't all that excited about the fix for a number of reasons, and after talking to the body shop and hearing the same thing from the people there, I've decided to hold off on the fix. It sounds like I will have to remove my underhood blanket for my SC and I'm thinking those rivets will be very ugly. I'm thinking of getting some screws like the ones that are on it now but a little longer, seems like it would look cleaner on top and underneath. Isn't there a way to cut only part of the liner to clear? I'm guessing you are getting a roots or twin screw SC and the pulley is expected to rub on the liner. You could also drill the hood underneath to add some more plastic hood liner retainers around the cut out area if necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshawk Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 My fix with rivets is still going strong. I have about 600+ miles and no issues. Again, who knows how it will look years from now, but until then, it's still going strong. I hope this helps any of you make the leap. I would like to know if anyone has had their dealer do the rivet fix and how did it work out? I was thinking of having it done yesterday and I called my dealer to set up an appointment. He wouldn't believe me that they are riveting the scoops now and he actually had an attitude about it. I tried to explain that it was a very recent change. His comment was they just got an SGT off the truck and it didn't have rivets. So I went up there to see it and no SGT on the lot. I think I'll wait awhile because Bud responded to a PM of mine this week saying they are almost there with finalizing the rivet fix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webba Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Blues, if it were me Id kindly remind the meathead at the dealer that you are the customer and have a 40K vehicle to fix and he shouldnt be such a dick...but hey thats me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2666 Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Isn't there a way to cut only part of the liner to clear? I'm guessing you are getting a roots or twin screw SC and the pulley is expected to rub on the liner. You could also drill the hood underneath to add some more plastic hood liner retainers around the cut out area if necessary. I will definitely be looking in to that option. The issue is around the pulleys but they recommend pulling the whole blanket which I don't really understand. For those that have used the rivet fix does it let water through the rivet holes ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshawk Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 Shelby told me today that rivets were the fix, and they are sending a kit that can be installed by the dealer, and warranteed by Shelby. I got the same kit 4 weeks ago but decided to wait and see. The kit has the dislcaimer that this is not an authorized fix and the owner still proceeds at his onw risk. They will reimburse up to $200 for a Ford dealer to do the install paid to you after you submit a receipt to SAI. I asked for another set of instructions on Thursday and got a new set Friday by overnight UPS. They are the same instructions with the same disclaimer. Bud said this week that the fix will be finalized soon but I don't know what that will mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT2666 Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 After looking at the scoop at the body shop, we are going to add another mounting bolt in the center on each side, this is not external but internal matching the existing bolts that are there in side structures under the hood scoop. It appears that this will draw the center of the sides down sufficiently to eliminate the gap. Will know more Monday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mffarrell Posted September 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 After looking at the scoop at the body shop, we are going to add another mounting bolt in the center on each side, this is not external but internal matching the existing bolts that are there in side structures under the hood scoop. It appears that this will draw the center of the sides down sufficiently to eliminate the gap. Will know more Monday. Wado, I was thinking about doing the same thing. Where did you buy your torx screws? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueshawk Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 Wado, I was thinking about doing the same thing. Where did you buy your torx screws? They are not torx screws. They are button head socket screws and you can get some from; http://www.fastener-express.com/index.asp?...TS&Category=221 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mffarrell Posted September 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 They are not torx screws. They are button head socket screws and you can get some from; http://www.fastener-express.com/index.asp?...TS&Category=221 Thanks! Would you happen to know the size of the screw and whether there is enough clearance in the hodd area for an attaching self locking nut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjr Posted September 9, 2007 Report Share Posted September 9, 2007 The folks who have received replacement scoops, was there any difference in the plastic used? I'm in Florida and my scoop has melted enough that I now see a 4" ring in the center! I won't need rivits.....the scoop will eventually fuse to the hood!! I like the metal approach. IMO The folks who have received replacement scoops, was there any difference in the plastic used? I'm in Florida and my scoop has melted enough that I now see a 4" ring in the center! I won't need rivits.....the scoop will eventually fuse to the hood!! I like the metal approach. IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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