CrazyDave_merged Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 When I first got my GT I was thinking about the stuff I could add. Like a cool billet gas cap, Shelby wheel caps, sequential tail lights with the shinny trim. I was convinced that I needed them. Then I saw the nice white mirrors and quarter window covers. I thought I needed them too. Some folks need a SC and new wheels and grill. I thought about that too. But the more I thought about all the neat stuff, the more I see others doing, now I think my car would be more unique if I just left it alone. Keep it pure and simple just like Shelby designed it. I don't knock those who add cool stuff, more power to ya. Some folks have pimped their rides though. Again, more power to ya. Call me a simpleton, but I'm keppin it simple. And pure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFBLUE Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 It's people like you that will put the aftermarket industry out of business Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyPilot Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 With what the aftermarket is charging for things they have plenty of margin built in to protect them from the crazydaves and ilmors of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 CrazyDave - you and I do apparently think alike in this respect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDave_merged Posted September 4, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 When God created Maria Sharapova he said, dang I'm good. When Shelby created the Shelby GT he said, dang I'm good. If it ain't broke, don't customize it. "Don't go changing, to try to please me, I love you just the way you are". Billy Joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azquadz Posted September 4, 2007 Report Share Posted September 4, 2007 I am keeping mine the same as well, no chrome trim or billet parts all araound, just clean and stock. The only thing I am going to do is put on a Paxon/Shelby supercharger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyGT/SC Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 I am keeping mine the same as well, no chrome trim or billet parts all araound, just clean and stock. The only thing I am going to do is put on a Paxon/Shelby supercharger. Az, I remember back when I started this whole program in February. My first call to John Walker was asking about the S/C. John's reply was something like this "I'd rather be able to stop first before I can go faster." Therefore, for you or anyone else, I can't stress enough to get upgraded brakes if you get the S/C. John was so correct in making that statement. Please get the brakes with the S/C. You won't be sorry and may just need them that one time. Sorry to put the safety guilt trip on you but I would hate to read about you in the paper or on this forum saying "I wish I had better brakes." CrazyDave, don't apologize for keeping it the way Carroll and team designed it. Although most will likely remain "stock" it still looks awesome that way. All the extra bling is cool too (I absolutely love my car and wouldn't trade it for anything) but you certainly have a fine looking automobile the way Carrroll wanted it. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azquadz Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Point well taken. I will upgrade the brakes as suggested. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyPilot Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 :P ...well then you are going to have to upgrade the wheels for a big brake package. :P Adam, see what you did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 I did that to Adam and now he's doing it to someone else..........priceless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 I really loved looking at all the SGT'S (&Shelby's in general) at Tasca......checking out all the cool things people did to "personalize" their cars....some great additions.....some kinda questionable ones....but all in all, I got a kick outta seeing the directions people took their cars in as a matter of taste..... however, for me, I do love it just the way it is and am going to leave it that way. (Except for the 14" antenna and hood struts I will add over the Winter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 yall cant lose either way. drive them, enjoy them and make them YOUR own. michael morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyPilot Posted September 5, 2007 Report Share Posted September 5, 2007 Michael, well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyGT/SC Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 I did that to Adam and now he's doing it to someone else..........priceless! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reino Posted September 6, 2007 Report Share Posted September 6, 2007 Im thinking about chopping about 3 inches and lowering the roof as well as some off road tires. Calm down guys, Im kidding. But I do like the idea of personalizing each vehicle to fit its owners style. I also like vehicles the way they were intended and rolled off the line. I will only be adding items which can be removed easily and the only thing in store for mine is an alum. lower grille. Other then that, for now, it will remain original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDave_merged Posted September 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Customize it like you stole it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamRide Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Customize it like you stole it! I was thinking of adding a racing wing like a GT-R or maybe something like this one? Possible Upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 I am sure the skateboarders in your neighborhood would love it! :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDave_merged Posted September 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Here is a picture of my ride with the new wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamRide Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Here is a picture of my ride with the new wing. Cool! All you would need is the exhaust pipes to match, Like these................ Upgraded Exhaust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webba Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 Those pics remind me of a meatehad I saw at tasca. he showed up in like a caddy all ppimped out, and I mean pimped out. It had some stuffed animal in the back seat strapped in. I was waiting for him to get out of the car with platform shoes with fish in the heels. I dont know if Roger or Michael saw the guy or not. My son and I were looking at the Cobras and he was driving in to park the car. The guy really needed a blanket party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted September 7, 2007 Report Share Posted September 7, 2007 If fire comes out of those pipes, I'M GETTING THEM! :P Yes Webba, Dale & I did see Huggy Bear arriving at Tasca! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerS Posted September 8, 2007 Report Share Posted September 8, 2007 Never caught it.....................was it parked next to the Starsky and Hutch Torino? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatboy_merged Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 I was thinking of adding a racing wing like a GT-R or maybe something like this one? Possible Upgrade WTF IS THAT???????!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamRide Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 WTF IS THAT???????!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :blink: My new maybe upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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