shelbyguy500 Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 I would like a GT500 conv. It is a few thousand more than the coupe. Is the conv holding up well? Is there any problems with the top? Noise problems? Any reason not too get it? I know I can't take it to the track. So I'm not worried about that. If you have a GT500 conv please help me out. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rarecat Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Love mine, had it since Aug 07, 1900 miles, no problems to report here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of GT Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Had it since July of 06' without any problems what so ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach1fever Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Ridden in a bunch and have friends with them. 0 issues. There is no wind noise in the cabin (been up to 85) with the top up. No cowl shake around corners. All around great car. A lot better than the 03/04 cobra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 GO FOR IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Got mine in Nov 2007, have 1800+ miles on it, no issues, the top is very solid with NO road noise, I originally had a coupe on order, but was totally amazed at how solid the 'vert was. If the top is up, and you have the windows down, there is quite a bit of buffeting of the top, especially at the rear window, normal I suspect, but then again, I'm always fracturing the basic speed laws, oops, I hope nobody reads that... Buy it and enjoy! We are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyPilot Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Mine (07 GT500 job 2 car w/1800 miles) is fine. Some guys posted some body distortion problems. It showed up as a wrinkle in the quarter panel just above rear wheel-both right and left sides as I recall. I think they had their HP jacked up with pretty heavy mods. It might have been on the Stangsunleashed site-before the Teamshelby changeover. Do a search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted March 25, 2008 Report Share Posted March 25, 2008 Mine (07 GT500 job 2 car w/1800 miles) is fine. Some guys posted some body distortion problems. It showed up as a wrinkle in the quarter panel just above rear wheel-both right and left sides as I recall. I think they had their HP jacked up with pretty heavy mods. It might have been on the Stangsunleashed site-before the Teamshelby changeover. Do a search. Sub frame connectors will help that problem out. It is the first mod I did on all my verts. Haven't done it to the Shelby yet, but it will be done. I have over 5k miles since May 07 and no problems whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbyguy500 Posted March 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 I hate having problem with the top. I can't stand noise problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captdave Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 I hate having problem with the top. I can't stand noise problems. I hate having noise problems also. I have a few non-Ford conv's now with no problems. I would hate to think for $50k + these cars had problems. Nice to hear Ford did a good job. CaptDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT06 Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 My only regret is I can't drive through local car wash (High pressure no brushes). Otherwise no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted April 8, 2008 Report Share Posted April 8, 2008 Rent a rag top for a day. Maybe a Shelby GT-H Vert. That would be cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gassman Posted April 14, 2008 Report Share Posted April 14, 2008 I would like a GT500 conv. It is a few thousand more than the coupe. Is the conv holding up well? Is there any problems with the top? Noise problems? Any reason not too get it? I know I can't take it to the track. So I'm not worried about that. If you have a GT500 conv please help me out. Thank you. The constrution of the cloth top rivals those verts of 100k or more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500FLYBOY Posted April 15, 2008 Report Share Posted April 15, 2008 You can't go wrong. Just look at the ass on this baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA SCOTTY Posted April 17, 2008 Report Share Posted April 17, 2008 The constrution of the cloth top rivals those verts of 100k or more THE SHELBY HAS THE SAME CONVERTIBLE CLOTH TOP AS THE JAGUAR AND THE AUSTIN MARTIN DB7 N DB8 CONVERTIBLES AT A FRACTION OF THE COST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyRookie Posted April 18, 2008 Report Share Posted April 18, 2008 I got mine in Dec but I just started driving it due to weather. I love it. I was driving it around tonight. It's nice to be able to pin it from a slow roll and smoke the tires. I left a burn out on my brother's driveway just to piss him off. He has Mustang GT and his son bugs him steady to S/C it or buy a GT500. They are great cars. I keep trying to think of an excuse to get a coupe as well. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-Washington Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 I just got mine last sunday, and I absolutely love it. I was driving an '07 GT before (vert as well) and I can't really describe the difference. I don't think it comes down to whether the vert is any good; I think it comes down to are you a vert kind of guy? Some are, some aren't, but if you love verts, this car will take your breath away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tourguy Posted April 19, 2008 Report Share Posted April 19, 2008 I would like a GT500 conv. It is a few thousand more than the coupe. Is the conv holding up well? Is there any problems with the top? Noise problems? Any reason not too get it? I know I can't take it to the track. So I'm not worried about that. If you have a GT500 conv please help me out. Thank you. I have 4000mi on my 08 and no problems at all. No top noise when it is up. Operates smoothly. No leakes in the rain.. Car looks and operates fine with the top down. My only grip is the fuel injectors shutting down near redline. That will happen with any model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 I have 9K miles on mine - got it in Dec. 2006. Have made countless 1/4 mile passes (although non with my new 784 rwhp & 703 torque #'s) I've wun 60' times in the low 1.6's and ET's as low as 10.991 to 11.27 frequently. I've trapped over 134 mph in the qtr and the car is rock solid. I've had no issues related to the car being a vert or otherwise unless you coult me blowing a fuse doing something stupid at the track - but that was entirely my fault, as is the idiot detailer spraying water in the engine bay directly on the computer. Outside of those 2 things the car has driven from Indy to Herman for shelbyfest 2 times and Indy to Evolution in Eastern PA 2 times. I took it to MI 2 times and I drive it all over when the weather is nice here. THe only reason not to take it to the track is if you get kicked out for going to fast with no roll bar.....which is what I would say is my biggest issue these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted May 6, 2008 Report Share Posted May 6, 2008 I've had mine since March 07 with no problems. It was the main stipulation I had when the spy photos came out way back when...."They BETTER make that car in a vert!" I'm just glad that CDC is making wind screens now...thats what I'll be getting for father's day. Mine (07 GT500 job 2 car w/1800 miles) is fine. Some guys posted some body distortion problems. It showed up as a wrinkle in the quarter panel just above rear wheel-both right and left sides as I recall. I think they had their HP jacked up with pretty heavy mods. It might have been on the Stangsunleashed site-before the Teamshelby changeover. Do a search. I can answer this one, and it has nothing to do with massive power or mods. The dent/wrinkle in the rear quarter panels has occurred across the board on S197 Stangs....V6, GT, GT500, Saleen, Coupe, Vert, mods, no mods, you name it. So don't let that scare you away from buying a vert. They're solid cars. It was actually the very first thing I noticed when I drove off the lot. My 07 vert is so much more solid than my 96 coupe. And I've been down the strip a time or two. But then, the best I could crack off was a 13.03. I suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cammerunderpressure Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 I've had mine since March 07 with no problems. It was the main stipulation I had when the spy photos came out way back when...."They BETTER make that car in a vert!" I'm just glad that CDC is making wind screens now...thats what I'll be getting for father's day. I can answer this one, and it has nothing to do with massive power or mods. The dent/wrinkle in the rear quarter panels has occurred across the board on S197 Stangs....V6, GT, GT500, Saleen, Coupe, Vert, mods, no mods, you name it. So don't let that scare you away from buying a vert. They're solid cars. It was actually the very first thing I noticed when I drove off the lot. My 07 vert is so much more solid than my 96 coupe. And I've been down the strip a time or two. But then, the best I could crack off was a 13.03. I suck. I have a small "dent" and "wrinkle" on passenger side. I saw it when I got it home and got mad thinking it happened at dealer. THen I cruised the dealer lots in the area and saw it, in varying degrees and locations on almost all the cars on the dealers lots. Apparently Ford can't figure out how to stamp sheetmetal very good. Has anybody gone to a dent removal place to see if these "stock" "dents and wrinkles" can be removed??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cammerunderpressure Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 I would like a GT500 conv. It is a few thousand more than the coupe. Is the conv holding up well? Is there any problems with the top? Noise problems? Any reason not too get it? I know I can't take it to the track. So I'm not worried about that. If you have a GT500 conv please help me out. Thank you. My Gt500 Vert seems to make alot of impact tire / suspension noise. Low speeds are only noticable. Just sort of a thunk noise when I go over the big breaks in pavement. It seems to come more from the front, but it seems both sides equal. I am thinking it might simply be tire noise transmiting thru the chassis. Whatever it is, it is minor enough that when the top is down I can't seem to detect it. I have read things about bad front strut bearings on '05-'06 cars, but mine is a mid year '08. It is supposed have been changed, but who know since these are lower production SVT's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLB8SNK Posted May 7, 2008 Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Go see my for sale post. I will make you a great deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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