msouhlas Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Edited - no need to stir this up any further... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Oh yeah, this thread is going to be deleted in 3...2...1... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chill Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Wow. I knew about the stripes and hood pin cables, my new Shelby has those legacy issues. I didn't know about the rear end. Do I need to take it in to someone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tekheavy Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SHELBY GT Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 I have to admit that a lot of these issues kept me from purchasing an 08' Shelby GT but a Ford built SVT GT500 instead.Oh it has it's issues at times but I can lean all over the Ford Motor company to make it right. I truly enjoyed my 07' Shelby GT but when it was time to get back in the saddle I was extremely hesitant due to a lot of the same issues nevr being resolved while moving on to bigger and better things. The consumer can only take so much and keep telling themselves that it is a Shelby.That's great!Resolution is necessary.Fire at will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 I say sell that SHELBY you have, sounds like to me you dont deserve it anyway. As for me, I will continue to PATIENTLY wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelbylvr Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 This is just my two cents. For what its worth anyway. For situations such as these, where it seems you have a serious issue with your vehicle and how it was built and what you feel is missing and not being produced timely, why not address it in a more appropriate and private way? I am in no way saying that your concerns are not valid, but is this the best way to get them addressed? There is no guarantee that someone who could actually address your concerns is on the forum to do so. I would say put your concerns in letter form (email form if that works for you) and get them to the appropriate party. That way they can be addressed. If you don't get the answers you are looking for, then you can make the decision that you feel is best for you. I would hate to see you sell your SHELBY. Hopefully something can be worked out for you. Thanks for listening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SHELBY GT Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 This is just my two cents. For what its worth anyway. For situations such as these, where it seems you have a serious issue with your vehicle and how it was built and what you feel is missing and not being produced timely, why not address it in a more appropriate and private way? I am in no way saying that your concerns are not valid, but is this the best way to get them addressed? There is no guarantee that someone who could actually address your concerns is on the forum to do so. I would say put your concerns in letter form (email form if that works for you) and get them to the appropriate party. That way they can be addressed. If you don't get the answers you are looking for, then you can make the decision that you feel is best for you. I would hate to see you sell your SHELBY. Hopefully something can be worked out for you. Thanks for listening! An E-mail or registered letter,That oughta work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 This is just my two cents. For what its worth anyway. For situations such as these, where it seems you have a serious issue with your vehicle and how it was built and what you feel is missing and not being produced timely, why not address it in a more appropriate and private way? I am in no way saying that your concerns are not valid, but is this the best way to get them addressed? There is no guarantee that someone who could actually address your concerns is on the forum to do so. I would say put your concerns in letter form (email form if that works for you) and get them to the appropriate party. That way they can be addressed. If you don't get the answers you are looking for, then you can make the decision that you feel is best for you. I would hate to see you sell your SHELBY. Hopefully something can be worked out for you. Thanks for listening! +1 agree with you 100% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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msouhlas Posted September 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 All; ...I understand your positions. I'm not complaining because I want to sell the SGT. I'm complaining because I expect better quality control and more timely product and results from SAI. As far as privacy is concerned, I think that a (private) order for marketed equipment placed months ago suffices as my positive gesture to do additional business with this manufacturer. If you don't agree with my position, that's ok with me, but I have never owned a vehicle that imposed this degree of wishy-washy lack of availablility of advertized product. I am not totally unsatisfied with the car, just unsatisfied with the producer's lack of commitment to follow through on their product representations in a timely fashion. Perhaps it's not a commitment problem with SAI, but a results problem. Either way, SAI is not telling us the whole story and are not campaigning to retain our interest in this product. After 46+ years in this business, I would expect CS to deliver on his word. That's all. End of discussion. Rage on as you will, but I have spoken my peace. Signing off now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhead20 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHELBYCS6 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 As the saying goes......... They may not always be right......... But they're never wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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zdle Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 All; ...I understand your positions. I'm not complaining because I want to sell the SGT. I'm complaining because I expect better quality control and more timely product and results from SAI. As far as privacy is concerned, I think that a (private) order for marketed equipment placed months ago suffices as my positive gesture to do additional business with this manufacturer. If you don't agree with my position, that's ok with me, but I have never owned a vehicle that imposed this degree of wishy-washy lack of availablility of advertized product. I am not totally unsatisfied with the car, just unsatisfied with the producer's lack of commitment to follow through on their product representations in a timely fashion. Perhaps it's not a commitment problem with SAI, but a results problem. Either way, SAI is not telling us the whole story and are not campaigning to retain our interest in this product. After 46+ years in this business, I would expect CS to deliver on his word. That's all. End of discussion. Rage on as you will, but I have spoken my peace. Signing off now. You basic disatisfaction with SAI and their non-responsivness warranty issues has been voiced many,many ,many times on this , and the original site , I fear with them having the corporate protection .all corps do, they will easily ride out the 36 month warranty , and say ...."oops sorry" ...........eg: Lehman Bros , Enron, AIG, etc,etc,etc............They will pic and choose on the scoops , and fix the bare minimum until oh sorry no more warranty ...................given the state of the globle economic future all the CEO's will maximize their salarys, at the cost of the customers ......who mean little to them ..................I'll probably have to fix the stuff myself , I have all but given up on these guys. And I said I would never do that......... ZDS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 As far as the brake duct/driving light mod, they are in process of making this as a mass production item. that takes time. The cars that have it, got it at SAI or a Mod Shop. These have been one off modifications. If you need it done now take the car to a mod shop and have it done. there is no wait there. I will be driving my car to Quantum soon for this mod. As far as the hood scoop thingy I have 2 more years and/or 32,000 miles before I need to worry about it. What everyone needs to understand is if they say they are working on it who are we to bitch, I mean come on WE are all lucky to be able to bitch and moan. If it was not for SAI, would we ever have had a chance to own a "NEW" SHELBY. A new SHELBY is what I wanted, it has very few problems in my book. I own a 1967 Mustang also and man, let me tell you my SGT is way better put together then the '67 could have ever been. Has anyone here ever found a car that did NOT have problem or four. I haven't. I say dont sweat the small stuff. We have to understand none of these MOD parts that we want, or need are made by SAI. not the hood scoop, the brake ducts, the 'Berg' cap, none. They are all made by a contracted bussiness. If SAI cant get them we cant either. Sorry for the rant, I just know what it is like when you get held up by your suppliers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 All; ...I understand your positions. I'm not complaining because I want to sell the SGT. I'm complaining because I expect better quality control and more timely product and results from SAI. As far as privacy is concerned, I think that a (private) order for marketed equipment placed months ago suffices as my positive gesture to do additional business with this manufacturer. If you don't agree with my position, that's ok with me, but I have never owned a vehicle that imposed this degree of wishy-washy lack of availablility of advertized product. I am not totally unsatisfied with the car, just unsatisfied with the producer's lack of commitment to follow through on their product representations in a timely fashion. Perhaps it's not a commitment problem with SAI, but a results problem. Either way, SAI is not telling us the whole story and are not campaigning to retain our interest in this product. After 46+ years in this business, I would expect CS to deliver on his word. That's all. End of discussion. Rage on as you will, but I have spoken my peace. Signing off now. Don't appologize for expressing your opinions. If you have issues, its your right to voice your concerns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDEMAN Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Carrol Shelby needed money, Amy B new how to make it, so here they are both wealthy and healthy, well at least wealthy! The SGT was pure and simple a money maker and that is the bottom line. He knew what the car was but he was going broke and Ford needed more Bling to the Mustang line up so you and I got excited and ate everything up they sold us. I love my Shelby Mustang and always will but we all know what your just finding out. Love it or leave it that is what the deal is when you own a Shelby Mustang. In other words you get nothing but oxygen, oh and maybe a $100 dollars of compassion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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clark17357 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Carrol Shelby needed money, Amy B new how to make it, so here they are both wealthy and healthy, well at least wealthy! The SGT was pure and simple a money maker and that is the bottom line. He knew what the car was but he was going broke and Ford needed more Bling to the Mustang line up so you and I got excited and ate everything up they sold us. I love my Shelby Mustang and always will but we all know what your just finding out. Love it or leave it that is what the deal is when you own a Shelby Mustang. In other words you get nothing but oxygen, oh and maybe a $100 dollars of compassion. I was around and driving when the original GT350 arrived. I wanted it badly but did not have the money. The car was not that different, piece by piece, from the 271 HP Mustang anybody could buy. Remember, the 350 was 306 HP. It was the complete package that breathed fire into the car and, 43 years later, the same is true with our SGTs, at least from my perspective. Swede, I love ya, man, but I think the SGT is a well put together package of "pieces" that, together, produce a car unlike anything else on the road. Having experienced the 1965 version and the one we have, I think Mr. Shelby was pretty true to the original. My two cents for sure. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 I am perfectly happy with my Shelby GT. I did my research, nothing was hidden from me and its exactly the car, with all the parts, pieces and HP as advertised for the price. In addition, I'm not experiencing any problems with the car. As for the mods, well, as most of you know I don't worry about those too much. Eventually I'd like to add a couple of things but I'm content to wait until the commotion settles down and all parts are available - plus, in the future there will be many more parts and accessories to choose from. With a car as great as the Shelby GT, there's really no need to have concerns - just get out, drive and enjoy it. For whatever its worth, this is truly how I feel about the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reino Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Can someone fill me in on what this is all about? The first post was edited and/or deleted..... The only thing I have to say about the parts from SPP is this........I understand there are times parts wont be ready when expected but atleast tell us they are 3, 5 or 6 weeks out once in a while. Dont always say they are 4 weeks out, that makes me suspicious. Keep us on our toes! And with the warranty....some are over half way through the warranty. Whats gonna happen with the scoop when they finally comeout with a good scoop and the warranty is up......."SOOOO SORRY...well sell you one for $2,500"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 This is just my two cents. For what its worth anyway. For situations such as these, where it seems you have a serious issue with your vehicle and how it was built and what you feel is missing and not being produced timely, why not address it in a more appropriate and private way? I am in no way saying that your concerns are not valid, but is this the best way to get them addressed? There is no guarantee that someone who could actually address your concerns is on the forum to do so. I would say put your concerns in letter form (email form if that works for you) and get them to the appropriate party. That way they can be addressed. If you don't get the answers you are looking for, then you can make the decision that you feel is best for you. I would hate to see you sell your SHELBY. Hopefully something can be worked out for you. Thanks for listening! excellant Adrienne! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHELBYBRO Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Well this has gotten a little heated. I am a proud owner of my SGT, even though it has a few cosmetic issues like the scoop. I am patiently waiting and am not really concerned about getting a new one. I think it goes down in the records of being original and a recognizing factor of being an authentic Shelby built car. I didn't expect anything more than what I bought when I purchased the SGT. A lot of you who are so unhappy make it seem like there was a promise of certain things that you didn't get but everything was on the car that says was going to be there. My exhaust had issues with rattling and was fixed right away. That is the only non cosmetic issue I had and therefore I believe that the car was built fairly well. For those of you who are very unhappy with your car, well you can buy a different one. Well that is just my 2 cent and I hope no one took offense to anything I said. I want to thank SAI for building a car that I am proud to own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 Can someone fill me in on what this is all about? The first post was edited and/or deleted..... The OP edited his own post. Try PM'ing him if you're curious as to why he started this thread. And with the warranty....some are over half way through the warranty. Whats gonna happen with the scoop when they finally comeout with a good scoop and the warranty is up....... Perhaps you don't know how car warranties work. If you are having an issue with your hood scoop take your car back to the dealer now and have them start a warranty claim. You will leave with a DATED copy of the work order that you brought your car in for warranty work during the warranty period but that the work was not completed due to parts being unavailable. Problem solved. When the part becomes available your dealer will notify you to bring your car in for repair. Doesn't matter if its tomorrow, next week, next month or next year when your dealer calls you will have proof that the part was defective during the warranty period. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goakley1 Posted September 17, 2008 Report Share Posted September 17, 2008 I've sat back and read all the rants going on... My wife and I ordered our car and took delivery of an early serial number car and have NO regrets!!! Since we have almost 37k miles on it, we've driven the wheels off the car and anybody who knows us will tell you that we thoroughly LOVE the car. Its much more than we ever expected for a daily driver... Its a Shelby and we're prouder of it than most of the folks on here. We bought it for LIFE, not until the warranty expires and not to complain about every little thing. I think the scoop issue should just go away... If you wanted a perfect scoop, then you should've gotten a Mustang GT with that option on it. Oh wait, then it wouldn't be a SHELBY, then would it??? AND NEVER WILL BE!!!! Search the posts, you'll be able to see the issues that are common among the approximately 6k '07 Shelby GT's and approximately 3k '08 Shelby GT's. Oh did I mention, its a LIMITED PRODUCTION vehicle and once they're all gone - there are NO MORE!!! Each of our "issues" make it UNIQUELY a Shelby GT. So to finish up my 25 cents worth... If you want to keep your Shelby, then be patient with the parts supply from SAI. If not, then go get a "brand x" and then kick yourself in the a$$ everyday that you got rid of your piece of automotive history... BTW... The folks at SAI are some of the greatest and hardest working people in the car industry. If you don't believe me, take a trip out there and see what they do everyday!!! Gary (oh ya, read the CSM # of my car...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 I think the scoop issue should just go away... If you wanted a perfect scoop, then you should've gotten a Mustang GT with that option on it. Oh wait, then it wouldn't be a SHELBY, then would it??? AND NEVER WILL BE!!!! Search the posts, you'll be able to see the issues that are common among the approximately 6k '07 Shelby GT's and approximately 3k '08 Shelby GT's. Oh did I mention, its a LIMITED PRODUCTION vehicle and once they're all gone - there are NO MORE!!! Each of our "issues" make it UNIQUELY a Shelby GT. Do you really believe that a dicked up scoop makes a car more authentic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDEMAN Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 I was around and driving when the original GT350 arrived. I wanted it badly but did not have the money. The car was not that different, piece by piece, from the 271 HP Mustang anybody could buy. Remember, the 350 was 306 HP. It was the complete package that breathed fire into the car and, 43 years later, the same is true with our SGTs, at least from my perspective. Swede, I love ya, man, but I think the SGT is a well put together package of "pieces" that, together, produce a car unlike anything else on the road. Having experienced the 1965 version and the one we have, I think Mr. Shelby was pretty true to the original. My two cents for sure.Jim Sorry Jim but your in correct here. The 1966 Mustang GT had 225 HP from the factory, that was the car "anybody could and would buy". It was the exceptional GT K Model Mustang that produced the 271 HP in the small block 289, not the car anybody could buy, the 225 HP GT Mustang". This car is the most sought after Mustang besides the GT 350 in that year. The original 225 HP is like the 300 HP in the GT Mustang today. The upgraded 271 HP 289 had a solid lifter and solid cam and they were more work as you had to adjust the lifters etc... but it produced a raw 271HP. Then Shelby added more bling to the 271 HP K Model and produced another 35 HP to make it 306 HP 289, that was more like 335-350HP. If you have ever driven a K Model with the solid lifter and solid cam you'd never forget it. Sorry to correct you but they are not the same cars as you were thinking as I owned both the 225 HP GT Mustang and the 271Hp GT K Model, they were night and day different I might add. CS knew what he was building...an extremely nice Shelby but not the same thing he was known to build. Hey I love my 2007 Shelby GT but it is not yesteryears car by any means, it was just a money thing straight up. Remember I am comparing apples to apples. Swede EDITED: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39Mustang Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Edited - no need to stir this up any further... Good things come to those who wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zdle Posted September 18, 2008 Report Share Posted September 18, 2008 Do you really believe that a dicked up scoop makes a car more authentic? Ya , I hear that one alot ..............don't know about you but I didn't pay 45,000 to get a car with DEFECTS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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