Crossss Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Hey guys here's a link w/pics of the 3 custom built gt500's at SEMA SEMA: Fords builds a GT500 for street, strip and scary track driving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprint200 Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Hey guys here's a link w/pics of the 3 custom built gt500's at SEMA SEMA: Fords builds a GT500 for street, strip and scary track driving Hey Crossss, Thanks for the link! Now I've found something that really might show up on my car. The Road & Track package looks like just the ticket for me. Now...what's the Fare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usajay Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 GLAD I didn't pay an ADM! I might be able to use it for the upgrade at SAI & get the lettering the way we always wanted it... ACROSS THE BACK OF THE CAR! ---------S H E L B Y -------- Have you looked at the SHELBY LOGO CORRECTED in the discussion forums? I did the logo across the back of my GT 500 and it looks great. I have listed a photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill0754 Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Well, as consulation to all of us that already have the non-40th anniversary edition....all this decoration they are adding will probably push the Shelby 40th over 4,000 pounds!! So, even if it looks cooler...it will be a real porker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Everyone relax... at least unitil more concrete information is available. Then we'll go postal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 I called SA earlier this morning about the new package, and told that Gary Patterson would be returning my call. I'm definately interested in getting more information and photos, but I'm not sure, even outside of the cost if this is something I want to do??? For example, the black trim consists of the front air splitter, side mirrors, side body mouldings, and rear valance. What would it look like to have the front air splitter, and side mirrors be carbon fiber, but leave the side body mouldings and rear valance just plain black??? I'm also not sure what it would look like to change the hood vents to alluminum, but leave the front upper and lower grills black plastic??? As far as the SHELBY rear deck lettering, we all know we would have preferred it like it was on the concept, centered with the brake light in the spoiler. Having said that, SA shrunk the lettering too small to fit it below the brake light for my liking. I like the lettering big and bold, like it is. You can see it better. Although, I am sure i will like the individual pieces they offer in this 40th Anniversary Package, I am concerned that it will not appear cohesive, for the reasons I listed above. And for those reasons, I expect it will not be worth the price tag $$$ they will carry. But, I still got my name in as early as I could, just in case. I am very interested in making this more of a Shelby Automobiles car, and some appearance pieces would be really nice, but I am most interested in adding Shelby performance into my GT500. Time will tell. I hope the information from SA will be upfront about what will be coming down the road, so we don't feel pressured into chosing blindly. KingCobra. Maybe this is Shelby's answer to the GT500KR? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimbray Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Sure sounds like it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owenkelley Posted October 31, 2006 Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 Has anyone seen pictures of the 40th Anniversary edition posted anywhere? It sounds interesting, but I'm thinking mine will be just fine left stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Does anyone read anything all the way through anymore? No they don't...way too much speculation again on this one Jet. As is usually the case around here, people need to remain calm and GET THE FACTS straight before going ballistic. There's even speculation about the Shelby lettering on the car being centered...yet it clearly doesn't say that in the announcement. Let's settle down people...let Amy have a chance to respond to some calmly asked questions. Maybe one person would be kind enough to consolidate all the questions in one letter, send it to Amy, and tell her you'd like to post her response on the forum. I'm sure one of you would be willing to do that. As for me, I'm not interested in the package. As I've said before...take all the Shelby badging off the car and deduct $XXX from the sticker price...then I'm happy. Dave GLAD I didn't pay an ADM! I might be able to use it for the upgrade at SAI & get the lettering the way we always wanted it... ACROSS THE BACK OF THE CAR! ---------S H E L B Y -------- Where does it say the lettering will be centered? Did you read a different article than I did? Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckySnake Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Has anyone seen pictures of the 40th Anniversary edition posted anywhere? It sounds interesting, but I'm thinking mine will be just fine left stock. Every time someone does another mod to thier 07 GT500, an original unmolested GT500 becomes more valuable. Sure you can save your original parts and put them in a box somewhere, and maybe someday you will remember exactly every mod and where every original part was left, maybe? Maybe nothing out of the ordinary will happen to your Shelby in transit to and from Vegas, maybe? Maybe it won't get heavier? Second, it is all about making more money to alot of people, where does it stop? It doesn't! The only part I plan on changing any time soon on mine, is the air filter and oil filter, that's it! Unless it breaks of course. I'm happy with 500 bone stock horse power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ve4mm Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Sounds like a bunch of dress up crap that is not necessary. No engine mods? They are just another aftermarket company in my book at this point. :wacko: The coil-overs would be nice though. I AGREE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt50035 Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Every time someone does another mod to thier 07 GT500, an original unmolested GT500 becomes more valuable. Sure you can save your original parts and put them in a box somewhere, and maybe someday you will remember exactly every mod and where every original part was left, maybe? Maybe nothing out of the ordinary will happen to your Shelby in transit to and from Vegas, maybe? Maybe it won't get heavier? Second, it is all about making more money to alot of people, where does it stop? It doesn't! The only part I plan on changing any time soon on mine, is the air filter and oil filter, that's it! Unless it breaks of course. I'm happy with 500 bone stock horse power. Blayne9067, +1 The only two things that I still think would be cool is a dash plaque with the sequence number on it and "maybe" the FRPP axle backs. I think I will "survive" with what I have. For now and probably forever, I am ecstatic with this car as is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSURB Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Every time someone does another mod to thier 07 GT500, an original unmolested GT500 becomes more valuable. Sure you can save your original parts and put them in a box somewhere, and maybe someday you will remember exactly every mod and where every original part was left, maybe? Maybe nothing out of the ordinary will happen to your Shelby in transit to and from Vegas, maybe? Maybe it won't get heavier? Second, it is all about making more money to alot of people, where does it stop? It doesn't! The only part I plan on changing any time soon on mine, is the air filter and oil filter, that's it! Unless it breaks of course. I'm happy with 500 bone stock horse power. +2000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My2nd'Stang Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Every time someone does another mod to thier 07 GT500, an original unmolested GT500 becomes more valuable. Sure you can save your original parts and put them in a box somewhere, and maybe someday you will remember exactly every mod and where every original part was left, maybe? Maybe nothing out of the ordinary will happen to your Shelby in transit to and from Vegas, maybe? Maybe it won't get heavier? Second, it is all about making more money to alot of people, where does it stop? It doesn't! The only part I plan on changing any time soon on mine, is the air filter and oil filter, that's it! Unless it breaks of course. I'm happy with 500 bone stock horse power. I AGREE. Blayne9067, +1 The only two things that I still think would be cool is a dash plaque with the sequence number on it and "maybe" the FRPP axle backs. I think I will "survive" with what I have. For now and probably forever, I am ecstatic with this car as is! I'm with you guys on this. I like, want it, just the way it is. DLW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Blayne9067, +1 The only two things that I still think would be cool is a dash plaque with the sequence number on it and "maybe" the FRPP axle backs. I think I will "survive" with what I have. For now and probably forever, I am ecstatic with this car as is! I`am for that +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnut Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 I may be wrong on this, but I don't think it will be big seller. It sounds like you take your car to Shelby and they convert it. Like I said in the other thread on this hot topic, its all gawdied up. It is like sticking decals all over the Mona Lisa and paying to ruin it. True there will be few that hold Shelby in too high esteem and will think this is great, but really guys, is this what you think good stuff. Would you pay for it if it didnt say Shelby. Me thinks not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Okay - time for a review: Shelby GT-H. Shelby 500. Shelby GT. Shelby GT....? what's this one called? Anniversary? Hmmm...the rims on the GT500 PRR look very familiar... (and the rims on the Road & Track) Plagiarism! Bite me - Bill. So many Shelby's - so little money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnut Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 I'm confused now man. :wacko: I going to bed, but first a stop at Mr. Potty, to regurgitate my pizza. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 I may be wrong on this, but I don't think it will be big seller. It sounds like you take your car to Shelby and they convert it. Like I said in the other thread on this hot topic, its all gawdied up. It is like sticking decals all over the Mona Lisa and paying to ruin it. True there will be few that hold Shelby in too high esteem and will think this is great, but really guys, is this what you think good stuff. Would you pay for it if it didnt say Shelby. Me thinks not Carnut: You have some very good points. The car is clean and mean now, and if what they do to it changes that, it will be a turn off. The car is already a SHELBY so it does NOT need to get transformed into one. The badge changes around the Cobra do not do it for me. I may have to Scratch my name off the want list. :unsure: Edit: I just Scratched Count me out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weldor89032 Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 This is a package being offered by Shelby Automobiles, Inc. to current owners of the GT500, not another GT500 being made and sold by Ford. Get the info at Shelby's site: http://www.shelbyautos.com/news.asp?id=9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BadTony Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 It sounds more to me like SAI will be getting some (Ford made) GT500s and then doing some mods themselves, and then re-selling into their own sales channel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 I'm confused now man. :wacko: first a stop at Mr. Potty, to regurgitate my pizza. I hope everything came out ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Okay - time for a review: Shelby GT-H. Shelby 500. Shelby GT. Shelby GT....? what's this one called? Anniversary? Hmmm...the rims on the GT500 PRR look very familiar... (and the rims on the Road & Track) Plagiarism! Bite me - Bill. So many Shelby's - so little money. Let's look at it this way.... Shelby... Shel (sounds like Shell - as in gas station, buy lots of gas) by (sounds like "bee" - as in "Bee vewy vewy quiet...we'we hunting wevrolets" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1 Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 ...it just kinda surprises me that they have not yet figured out their pricing. Either that, or it is so outrageously high that it would spoil the halo effect of showing the car at sema. Could you imagine the comments if people at sema viewed the car, and at the same time knew, for example, that it cost an extra 20 grand? I am sure the comments would not be so positive. Time will tell. I might at least consider it for under 10K, but probably not. Don't expect pricing anytime soon. I don't believe the kit has been finalized yet. The announcement is sufficiently vague enough to be modified to meet Shelby automobiles perception of what they think we want and are willing to pay for. Look at the Shelby GT as an example. Announcement of it's release was made in early August with a release date of approx January. No options list or official pricing has been released to date. Unoffically, some options such as a supercharger, the GT-H hood and rear spoiler have been added to the vehicle in response to feedback from the Mustang community since the original announcement. This is not necessarily a good or bad thing, just a strategy that I believe Shelby is using to target their products and pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 I'm not a marketing expert - but wouldn't having so many versions of Shelby's running loose devalue the 500? Is the term, exclusivity? Isn't "collectability" based on how many are available? If so - perhaps it isn't yet time to call Barrett-Jackson. Nah - it's probably just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnut Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 Don't expect pricing anytime soon. I don't believe the kit has been finalized yet. The announcement is sufficiently vague enough to be modified to meet Shelby automobiles perception of what they think we want and are willing to pay for. Look at the Shelby GT as an example. Announcement of it's release was made in early August with a release date of approx January. No options list or official pricing has been released to date. Unoffically, some options such as a supercharger, the GT-H hood and rear spoiler have been added to the vehicle in response to feedback from the Mustang community since the original announcement. This is not necessarily a good or bad thing, just a strategy that I believe Shelby is using to target their products and pricing. And possibly helping to increase interest and demand? Also get a little more dough for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 I don't believe the kit has been finalized yet. I believe that the kit is finalized, but the price is NOT. The info on the web site explains the kit in detail. It also breaks down in detail what can be bought seperately. The only item that has a price on it is the floor mats for now. B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnut Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 I'm in for the floor mats. Are they numbered? :hyper: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mastersmech1 Posted November 4, 2006 Report Share Posted November 4, 2006 I believe that the kit is finalized, but the price is NOT. The info on the web site explains the kit in detail. It also breaks down in detail what can be bought seperately. The only item that has a price on it is the floor mats for now. B) The hood pins, grey rims and rear deck lid lettering are priced now as well. There are also a number of V6, GT, Shelby GT, etc. items available and priced already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted November 5, 2006 Report Share Posted November 5, 2006 I think I`LL pass on this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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