CudaFly Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 It was one year ago today that I took delivery of my SGT. First reaction peeling out of the dealership was WOW, this thing has got plenty of power. As usual, after about 2-3 months I started thinking it was feeling a little too tame and maybe a power adder was not such a bad idea. The first day the Shelby Paxton SC kits were available from SAI I purchased one and spent a long 4 day weekend in the garage transforming the car into a beast. 500+ HP at the motor with a custom tune and the car is even better than new. A couple of sets of new wheels, drag radials, street tires, gears, suspension mods, and other minor performance tweaks have been added (and sometimes removed) since then. I've got a list of a dozen other mods on the to-do list but I have to work to pay the bills and I'm not in a hurry. The car is great but my (patient) wife and kids come first of course. Over the last twelve months I've used the car as a daily driver and have put on about 7800 miles. I can honestly say it's still a blast every time I get in and drive. I've had a lot of different cars (and motorcycles, and boats) but none I've enjoyed as much as the SGT. No regrets, if I had it to do all over I'd do the same thing... Hope you are all having as much fun with yours!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Morris Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 It was one year ago today that I took delivery of my SGT. First reaction peeling out of the dealership was WOW, this thing has got plenty of power. As usual, after about 2-3 months I started thinking it was feeling a little too tame and maybe a power adder was not such a bad idea. The first day the Shelby Paxton SC kits were available from SAI I purchased one and spent a long 4 day weekend in the garage transforming the car into a beast. 500+ HP at the motor with a custom tune and the car is even better than new. A couple of sets of new wheels, drag radials, street tires, gears, suspension mods, and other minor performance tweaks have been added (and sometimes removed) since then. I've got a list of a dozen other mods on the to-do list but I have to work to pay the bills and I'm not in a hurry. The car is great but my (patient) wife and kids come first of course. Over the last twelve months I've used the car as a daily driver and have put on about 7800 miles. I can honestly say it's still a blast every time I get in and drive. I've had a lot of different cars (and motorcycles, and boats) but none I've enjoyed as much as the SGT. No regrets, if I had it to do all over I'd do the same thing... Hope you are all having as much fun with yours!!! glad your enjoying HER. they are GREAT cars and i wished more folks would give them a try michael morris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goakley1 Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 Cuda, We had a birthday cake for our 1st anniversary... :happy feet: Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 This time last year I was 3 months into the 7 month wait.......PSDS ahoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 This time last year I was 3 months into the 7 month wait.......PSDS ahoy! Funny, I ordered mine 1 year ago today and it arrived in early June. The car was built on March 9th and I am having a birthday party for it! ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 I'll have to send a gift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted February 13, 2008 Report Share Posted February 13, 2008 :party2: Happy Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tko211 Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 My SGT just had a 1 year delivery birthday as well! Mine was the first to be sold and delivered in my state. The thrill is still just as much there as the day I drove off the lot. I just need the snow to clear off now so that the spring car show season can start! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelsey Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 I'm glad everyone is still enjoying em a year into ownership! My last car the novelty wore off by now, and I've had mine almost 6 months and I love to drive all the time, its got to suck for some of you guys who are just looking at your cars right now. I feel kinda bad racking up the miles, but at the same time I wouldn't have it any other way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydub Mach1 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Congrat's!!!! :happy feet: :happy feet: I was driving a 2004 Mach1 at the time I test drove the SGT. The dealer was going to let me test drive one from their showroom. My son and I were behind the SGT as the salesman started it up to move it outside. The GRIN on my son's face when he first heard the car start told me I HAD to have it. !! Here's to many more happy birthdays!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT1171 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 This time last year, I had no idea that an Shelby GT was even going to exist. What a great surprise and year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Nice garage....what other cars keep the SGT company? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngnear Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 That's not a garage...that's a "Toy Box" I would have to image that you have some impresive looking cars in your collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaydub Mach1 Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 One year ago, I had just rented an SGT-H. And thought, MAN, if only they would make one you could buy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT1171 Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Nice garage....what other cars keep the SGT company? Ha! ngnear is right, a toy box. The other cars are Corvettes and belong to friends. They were nice enough to offer space for the Shelby. Terrific building, and a fun group of car enthusiasts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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