petmj1 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 UPDATE: Pics added below...sorry it's little dirty. I wanted to get these up quick so I do not get banned from the board! New owner here and picked up a 2010 model from Long Lewis Ford here in Birmingham, Alabama this past Monday. Traded in an '08 Pontiac G8 GT. Price was $45,300 + taxes, etc. (no options). The color is Sterling Grey Metallic with the silver racing stripes. I haven't driven a manual as a daily driver in over 20+ years but thought this car would be worth learning again...thus, I'm taking things pretty slow until I can work the clutch and transmission smoothly. Basically, I need to learn the car before I can come close to it's performance capacity. Thus far, absolutely loving the car and I'm sure it will get better as I improve my manual skills! Look forward to learning a lot from this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 New owner here and picked up a 2010 model from Long Lewis Ford here in Birmingham, Alabama this past Monday. Traded in an '08 Pontiac G8 GT. Price was $45,300 + taxes, etc. (no options). The color is Sterling Grey Metallic with the silver racing stripes. I haven't driven a manual as a daily driver in over 20+ years but thought this car would be worth learning again...thus, I'm taking things pretty slow until I can work the clutch and transmission smoothly. Basically, I need to learn the car before I can come close to it's performance capacity. Thus far, absolutely loving the car and I'm sure I'll it will get better as I improve my manual skills! Look forward to learning a lot from this site. Welcome to the site and the forum.Theyve helped me alot in making my purcahse and taking delivery last month.At least you short-circuited the knashing of the teeth part of the process,and just bought the car.Its really a great ride isnt it.Very short thrwo shifter and very easy clutch.There is a rev limiter so you dont have to worry about overreving.Curious if the dealer set up the supercharger for you.Have you noticed your boost gauge on the dash moving on hard acceleration??For me the easiest way to see if its working, id to get it into 5th gear,and put it o the floor--youll see the boost gauge go up.If it doesnt just drive it on the highway for around 6/ miles at speed and the SC will set itself. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Congrats on the purchase! You're a lucky man! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Welcome to T.S. and congratulations on the new car. It is an awesome vehicle for the price. I think we have all had to relearn how to drive with this clutch. Chime in whenever you have questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bish Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Welcome to the club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike.s Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 i dont believe you...i think you need to post some pictures to prove you have it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironpeddler Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Congrats man!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbr1000 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Daily Driver? Congrats! I guess you don't get much ice in AL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petmj1 Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 thanks all...this seems like a really informed site. I'll try to post pics soon....the supercharger did not kick in until we drove on the highway...it was about 10 miles then did a shut off and restart. However, I do see the PSI reading now during a solid pull. While in 2nd, I gave it a good throttle and noticed the boost reading. Can become addictive! Right now the car is my daily driver, we have pretty mild weather here in Birmingham....it just gets hot and humid but rarely do we see ice. I do plan, however, to pick up a less expensive daily driver down the road as to not put too many miles on the 500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Lil Cobra Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 thanks all...this seems like a really informed site. I'll try to post pics soon....the supercharger did not kick in until we drove on the highway...it was about 10 miles then did a shut off and restart. However, I do see the PSI reading now during a solid pull. While in 2nd, I gave it a good throttle and noticed the boost reading. Can become addictive! Right now the car is my daily driver, we have pretty mild weather here in Birmingham....it just gets hot and humid but rarely do we see ice. I do plan, however, to pick up a less expensive daily driver down the road as to not put too many miles on the 500. can't wait to see the pic's...i love that color combo. Take some of the interior also...i want to see how the stripes look on the seats. SLC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vader t Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Pics or ban Kidding but I would like to check out your color combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8camaro Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 This thread is worthless without pics, until we have pics then we will :bowdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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check6 Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Welcome....great looking ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Atta boy, dump that silly Aussie car for some American Muscle, welcome to TS, great resource here, and even better people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach1fever Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 That silly Aussie car is a great daily driver and very fast with just a few mods, I should know I own one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Your car looks super sweet! WOW! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sharpie Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!! That's my car (except with stripes).....and of course, without a VIN!!! Any mods planned?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petmj1 Posted July 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 That silly Aussie car is a great daily driver and very fast with just a few mods, I should know I own one. I really did like the G8 GT....I had it over 18 months and put about 20K miles on it. Did a full x-pipe. Great daily driver. I really wanted to keep it but the wife did not want to give up her Ford Edge. I just could not say no to the Shelby after I saw it and what I've read about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petmj1 Posted July 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!! That's my car (except with stripes).....and of course, without a VIN!!! Any mods planned?? Thanks.....At this time, no plans to mod it for a while. If anything, I could see possibly doing some type of exhaust work to make it a little louder. I also plan to put a nice quality tint on the windows as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISAID Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 congrats! I love it can,t wait till mine is delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra010 Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 UPDATE: Pics added below...sorry it's little dirty. I wanted to get these up quick so I do not get banned from the board! New owner here and picked up a 2010 model from Long Lewis Ford here in Birmingham, Alabama this past Monday. Traded in an '08 Pontiac G8 GT. Price was $45,300 + taxes, etc. (no options). The color is Sterling Grey Metallic with the silver racing stripes. I haven't driven a manual as a daily driver in over 20+ years but thought this car would be worth learning again...thus, I'm taking things pretty slow until I can work the clutch and transmission smoothly. Basically, I need to learn the car before I can come close to it's performance capacity. Thus far, absolutely loving the car and I'm sure it will get better as I improve my manual skills! Look forward to learning a lot from this site. Congrats, Hope you enjoy it. Cobra2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISAID Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 pic 3 petmj1-Can you post a straight-on shot of the rear end that also shows tire width. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awakeinAZ Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 Great color and welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpmurr Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 The car looks awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsdeweyusmc Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 petmj1-Can you post a straight-on shot of the rear end that also shows tire width. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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