emailcm Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 I'm not sure if anyone with their GT500 visits us anymore, but if you're still in attendance it would be valuable to let us now: A) How many miles have you put on your cars; and B) What have you learned (any squeeks, more horespower, anything) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500HP GT Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 I'm not sure if anyone with their GT500 visits us anymore, but if you're still in attendance it would be valuable to let us now: A) How many miles have you put on your cars; and B) What have you learned (any squeeks, more horespower, anything) I just passed 1,000 miles. All is the same: excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD30 Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 SAME HERE. GOING IN FOR TUNE AND EXHAUST INSTALL THIES WEEKEND OR NEXT FOR SURE. TD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 SAME HERE. GOING IN FOR TUNE AND EXHAUST INSTALL THIES WEEKEND OR NEXT FOR SURE. TD What exhaust are you going with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD30 Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 FRPP (BORLA). I HEARD IT ON BJ'S CAR AND IT SOUNDS SMOOTH WITH A LITTLE THROATIER GROWL. LAYING INTO IT A LITTLE YOU CAN DEFINITELY TELL THE DIFFERENCE. SHOULD BE A WINNER. TD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brands5.0 Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 I have 1700 +/- miles on mine. 1500 came from the trip from MI to FL. ONLY grip is exhuast is too quite.. soon to be fixed as of this weekend..FRPP going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldimp Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 Just over 1200 miles. Installed Magnaflow axle-backs some time back and they sound very nice and look nice, too. I will most likely have to wait until after the New Year to think about CAI and tune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger mark2 Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 1400 miles already even though i thought i would put on only a couple thousand per year....thats because this car is one bad ride. . No problems, other than wheel hop w/o traction control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnut Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 Gee, I only have about 600 on mine. I am waiting until more products are available before I start tweaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VNMOUS1 Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 I'm not sure if anyone with their GT500 visits us anymore, but if you're still in attendance it would be valuable to let us now: A) How many miles have you put on your cars; and B) What have you learned (any squeeks, more horespower, anything) 2,900 since 8/5/06 including the 500 to get it home. First oil change at 998. Dyno'd at +/- 2,000 miles. (See figures below in sig). Ford Racing /Borla axle-backs. Steeda dead pedal. Steeda billet hood hinges (removed rod). One front-right Goodyear F1 Supercar radial at $290 (mounted,balanced, road hazard, tax). No significant squeeks, rattles or bumps in the night. I had a buzz/rattle in the driver's inside door handle. They swapped it out and it's gone. Driver's side window washer nozzle leaks. Stripe job looks like hell. 3 have been changed and it still looks like hell. I'm having them painted soon. bj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 FRPP (BORLA). I HEARD IT ON BJ'S CAR AND IT SOUNDS SMOOTH WITH A LITTLE THROATIER GROWL. LAYING INTO IT A LITTLE YOU CAN DEFINITELY TELL THE DIFFERENCE. SHOULD BE A WINNER. TD Thanks `TD` Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07 Shelby Cobra Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 Just over 1200 miles. Installed Magnaflow axle-backs some time back and they sound very nice and look nice, too. I will most likely have to wait until after the New Year to think about CAI and tune. Good Choice Old Fella! I now have 2500km on my Shelby, sorry, 1500 miles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAHOE GT Posted September 20, 2006 Report Share Posted September 20, 2006 1500 miles, 9 - 1/4 mile passes, wheel hop (bad with drag radials), flowmaster axle-backs, no real issues other than the wheel hop. I'd prefer a tighter shifter. Virtually NO more clutch chatter. LCA's and UCA next, then tune with CAI. I'll probably go with the hood lifts, as I HATE that prop rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomAce Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 1500 miles, 9 - 1/4 mile passes, wheel hop (bad with drag radials), flowmaster axle-backs, no real issues other than the wheel hop. I'd prefer a tighter shifter. Virtually NO more clutch chatter. LCA's and UCA next, then tune with CAI. I'll probably go with the hood lifts, as I HATE that prop rod. I don't know, the prop rod kind of reminds me of my Ranchero a bit. Then again, 45 years later you'd think they could do better on a car like this. Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500SC07 Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Took delivery on 9/8 and currently have 245 miles, it has not stopped raining from the time I drove her home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2FST4U Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 I'm not sure if anyone with their GT500 visits us anymore, but if you're still in attendance it would be valuable to let us now: A) How many miles have you put on your cars; and B) What have you learned (any squeeks, more horespower, anything) 185 miles. No squeeks rattles or wind noise even at 100 mph and up! Excellent fit and finish with the exception of the stripes. It has a surge until it's warmed up. So far that's it. Damn I love this car. Installed Magnaflow axle backs yesterday a bit more power and sounds great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Cobras Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 2500 miles. Computer says I'm getting 20.5 MPG but it's really a bit lower. Had a chirp that I guessed was an exhaust system hanger for about a week. Hit the rubber doughnuts on both sides with silicone spray. Chirp went away about a day later. Got mufflers enroute - using Flowmasters at $260 to my door. I'll go pricier later only if I need to. Got to make this boy sound more manly NOW, will tinker later. Definitley will do some suspension tightening next. Otherwise, no other changes contemplated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prestige1 Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 I'm not sure if anyone with their GT500 visits us anymore, but if you're still in attendance it would be valuable to let us now: A) How many miles have you put on your cars; and B) What have you learned (any squeeks, more horespower, anything) I've had mine for a month, (had it ordered since Feb) put about 350 miles on it. The only complaint I have so far is the passanger side window molding leaks a little. The clutch makes a ''hissing'' sound at take off, dealership said thats normal?? Other than that I LOVE THIS CAR!!! And I'll be the first in line for the 2008 GT500KR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoneDoc Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 500 miles.... complaints: clutch chatter at takeoff (is getting better with time) not enough traction to use all the horses. Hard to get my daughter's car seat in and out of the back seat! cars tend to swirve and lose control when near-by (they're too busy gawking at my car!) Positive traits: too numerous to mention. life is good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Cobras Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Clutch hiss is normal. Chatter is diminshing on mine, probably more to do with getting more repeatable at launching. But I still bone it up more than I'd like to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Clutch hiss is normal. Chatter is diminshing on mine, probably more to do with getting more repeatable at launching. But I still bone it up more than I'd like to. 500 miles on mine. Notice a slight ticking, especially when parked beside a wall such as a bank drive through. Anyone noticed this. Its probably normal. Other than that, fantastic ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whuml Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 delivered 8-05 have 2800 miles. Everything is perfect except wheel hop. 14 mpg in town and 24 on hwy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b17drvr Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Delivered on 8/15 and I have 1100 miles. Flowmaster Axlebacks only mod so far. Great driving car except for the wheel hop. I will fix that in the future. 14 mpg average. You sure get noticed when you drive this car. I've seen a lot of camera phones pointed at me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VNMOUS1 Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 500 miles on mine. Notice a slight ticking, especially when parked beside a wall such as a bank drive through. Anyone noticed this. Its probably normal. Other than that, fantastic ride. I have the same thing. Normal. bj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Cobras Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 Open the hood and listen carefully where it's coming from. I'll bet it's the fuel injectors chattering. Normal. When I was having my '04 Cobra checked for the dreaded 'head tick', the Ford mechanic explained that newer block castings are lighter and hence they shield less of the mechanical noise from the engine than did older engines. After listening carefully with him there, I was surprised how much stuff you could hear if you listen carefully. Been working on cars for decades, but always focused on the one noise I thought was a problem and tuned the rest out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brands5.0 Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 I have the hissing too. Thought i was ogt to have to have it looked at but i guess its the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt50035 Posted September 22, 2006 Report Share Posted September 22, 2006 picked up 9/8 and have 600 miles on mine. clutch chatter is almost gone completely. most is probably due to the driver not feeling the timing yet. normal hissing (very suttle). wheel hop without t/c but not severe. considering frpp (borla) but still holding out to see if i can live with the factory exhaust in combo with the s/c whine. i think it is a slight bit quiet but i am hesitant to remove the factory exhaust. just anal i guess. shift throw is nice and smooth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 SAME HERE. GOING IN FOR TUNE AND EXHAUST INSTALL THIES WEEKEND OR NEXT FOR SURE. TD Are you going to baseline dyno? Hope so, then make one change at a time and let us know how much HP each step makes. THanks, Dave 185 miles. No squeeks rattles or wind noise even at 100 mph and up! Excellent fit and finish with the exception of the stripes. It has a surge until it's warmed up. So far that's it. Damn I love this car. Installed Magnaflow axle backs yesterday a bit more power and sounds great! Would love to hear a sound clip at some point. Dave Notice a slight ticking, especially when parked beside a wall such as a bank drive through. You have money left in the bank? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Shelby Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 674 miles no problems at all.... except for the people that keep looking at it, as i go down the highway.... Can`t get over 55 everyone surounds the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrtatack1 Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Gee, I only have about 600 on mine. I am waiting until more products are available before I start tweaking. same exact story here i put h+r lowering springs on it...it has a much better stance and handles WAY better, and tinted the windows and it is definately too quiet the wifes 06 gt vert is a hecka lot louder....and its bone stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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