09KR0058 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Picked up my new 2009 GT500KR at noon today. If I didn't have to be back at the office for a meeting, you know I'd still be out driving it now. Sorry for the shoddy iPhone picture, but rest assured, I'll take some better ones later: I can't tell you how long I've waited for this moment. Back when the original KRs came out, I was just 16 and my father used the old "over my dead body" thing. Ever since then, I promised myself that one day I'd own one of them. For years, I was looking for an old one to restore, but when I saw the new ones, well, let's just say that it was almost a religious/sexual experience!!! Then, when I turned the key today and heard it idle, I got an ear-to-ear grin which hasn't gone away yet. I've only been on this forum for a few days, ever since my dealer found the EXACT KR I wanted and began to arrange shipping. I've been pouring through all the threads and just know this will be a daily destination for me. Also looking forward to meeting some of you at some point. I'm in Marietta, GA, a suburb of Atlanta. One quick question. My KR is #58. This got me wondering if there is any difference between it and a KR in the 700+ range. Does anyone know if there were any changes between the time they made #1 and the time they made #741? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Welcome & Congrats on your new K.R , I don`t believe there has been any changes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SicShelby Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Welcome to TS and the new addition to your family!! Post more pics! And that feeling when you turn the key on? Is never going away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Welcome to TS. That's a real beauty you have, congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandros Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 :happy feet: Welcome to Team Shelby....Beautiful car you got enjoy and stay safe.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Welcome to TS John. I love your color combo, and I now know what you mean by the sound of your car. It does give me a grin too. A few days ago I changed my exhaust out to match the KR so I could have the same sound in my 2007 GT500. The H-pipe under the KR and the KR mufflers by Ford racing give the car a very unique sound. The sweet sound of a KR. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejrail Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Congrats. on your dream come true :happy feet: . I hope your meeting was short one. I waited 40 years for my Shelby, an 07SGT, and still haven't gotten rid of that grin after 16 months of ownership. A Shelby will do that to you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordRocks1 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Nice ride, congrats and welcome aboard!!!! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Welcome to TS and congratulations on the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalwart Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Great car John, I have its younger brother/sister 2009 #343. You might want to check the build date in the door to see if you need to have the clutch/tranny TSB taken care of. Mine was made one month AFTER the cut off date and thanks to the efforts of Grabber, I can sleep better at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersnake94 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Welcome to TS and congrats on getting the KR. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68S08KR Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Welcome to Team Shelby!!! Congrats on the KR!! Just keep it between the ditches and enjoy it like there is no tomorrow!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500Noob Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Nice, I'm up in Marietta every now and then hope to see you around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SGT1977 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 +1 (Congrats and Welcome). Great story. Your KR looks amazing even in the iPhone photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awakeinAZ Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Nice!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Congrats, looks awesome. The best color too. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Congrats on the new KR. Very nice. Just don't keep it locked up. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XLR8 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Sweet color combo! :happy feet: My choice when I win the lottery..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09KR0058 Posted April 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Great car John, I have its younger brother/sister 2009 #343. You might want to check the build date in the door to see if you need to have the clutch/tranny TSB taken care of. Mine was made one month AFTER the cut off date and thanks to the efforts of Grabber, I can sleep better at night. Ok, now that you've given me a freekin heart attack, please explain what's going on here! Cut-off date? Clutch/Tranny? TSB? I'll start searching the forums here, but I don't like the sound of this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Ok, now that you've given me a freekin heart attack, please explain what's going on here! Cut-off date? Clutch/Tranny? TSB? I'll start searching the forums here, but I don't like the sound of this... So much to learn young Shelby owner . Lots of info for you to use. Grabber is the man to see when it comes to the Clutch/Trans TSB or any TSB for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Congrats on the gorgeous KR purchase, and Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09KR0058 Posted April 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Here's some pics: Just about burned a whole tank of gas yesterday just driving around. Still pinching myself that I finally got my dream car. All those "exotic" foreign cars can go pound sand. American Muscle is the only way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sweetazzgt500 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Truly Happy for you John!!!Great to see you actually driving that Beast!!Welcome to TS mt fellow enthusiast!!Chuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloud9 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Welcome to the forum and congrats on your KR! :happy feet: Don't worry too much about the TSB, heck I got a new clutch, flywheel and tranny before the latest TSB and now got another clutch and flywheel! It's only minor surgery Mine never completely failed but I did have the clutch hiss when fully depressed so they took care of it. If you have a good dealer it won't be a big deal. If not find another one. Enjoy that sweet car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08 snake Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Congrats nice car you will really enjoy it be safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalwart Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 John, I haven't had the pleasure of driving a "regular" GT500 but don't you think the KR handles quite well for a Mustang? I'm very happy with the lack of body roll and cornering traction. That said, I still plan to upgrade to the full Griggs suspension at some future date as well as going to the max on wheel/tire width that works with their suspension. I'm also thinking the 2.9 Whipple will probably be a "must do" in the future . . . keeping the "old" parts of corse. Getting fully rid of the wheel hop will be nice, after speaking with MrFarmDog, our wheel hop isn't as bad as the standard GT500's but still it is an issue. I only have 800 miles on mine in 3 months but that is because of the wet Seattle weather. Keep that rubber warm :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Ok, now that you've given me a freekin heart attack, please explain what's going on here! Cut-off date? Clutch/Tranny? TSB? I'll start searching the forums here, but I don't like the sound of this... Study this: http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php...ic=35706&hl= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09KR0058 Posted April 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Truly Happy for you John!!!Great to see you actually driving that Beast!!Welcome to TS mt fellow enthusiast!!Chuck. I've actually had two people already ask me if I would just be driving it on weekends. Also, the dealer told me that one of his customers has a 2008 KR that he brings in every 3 months for an oil change, but it only has 500 miles on it. The reason I bought this car IS TO DRIVE IT! I love everything about it. Can't imagine letting it sit in the garage and only put a few miles per week on it. In my book, that's insane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09KR0058 Posted April 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 John, I haven't had the pleasure of driving a "regular" GT500 but don't you think the KR handles quite well for a Mustang? I'm very happy with the lack of body roll and cornering traction. Although I've only had it for 26 hours and 21 minutes, I really do love the way it handles. No hint of body roll, and it takes corners like its glued to the road. I'm in heaven!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09KR0058 Posted April 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Study this: http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php...ic=35706&hl= Thanks Grabber! Just checked, and my build date is 09/08. When I do the first oil change I'll check the flywheel, but from reading that thread, it looks like I should have the new one. Thanks again. Like people around here say, you ARE "The Man"!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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