rwilsonq3 Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Hello. Is there anyone out there that had their 2007 GT500 upgraded with the 40th anniversary package? If so... was it worth the 12k to do it? I'm still trying to decide. The decision is hard as I also want to upgrade my SuperCharger. I'd do both but there is that money thing. I'd appreciate anyone opinion or guidance. Thanks, Wilson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Do it, and dont look back. It will always be worth it because its your Shelby. But, you may want to hurry, just a few 40th ann. upgrades left for sale. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Hello. Is there anyone out there that had their 2007 GT500 upgraded with the 40th anniversary package? If so... was it worth the 12k to do it? I'm still trying to decide. The decision is hard as I also want to upgrade my SuperCharger. I'd do both but there is that money thing. I'd appreciate anyone opinion or guidance. Thanks, Wilson If you want a CSM number from Shelby then the only way is to buy some kind of upgrade package. For me it was worth it. I really like the way the car looks. It blew me away when I picked it up. I think it's the same for everyone. I didn't get any power upgrades because I wanted to do them myself over time. One thing I know is that even with the 40th you're still going to want more power. It's never enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwilsonq3 Posted August 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 Do it, and dont look back. It will always be worth it because its your Shelby. But, you may want to hurry, just a few 40th ann. upgrades left for sale. Chris Thanks Chris. (nice car) I've been talking to one of the Shelby guys in Las Vegas and he informed me that there is still about 125 upgrades still available. If I do decide to go for the 40th Ann upgrade I'll will do it soon. Since I'm on the east coast, I will have to haul it up to RI. The only thing left is to convince my wife that it's a good idea. I'll post here if I decide to have the upgrade done. Thanks again. Wilson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwilsonq3 Posted August 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 If you want a CSM number from Shelby then the only way is to buy some kind of upgrade package. For me it was worth it. I really like the way the car looks. It blew me away when I picked it up. I think it's the same for everyone. I didn't get any power upgrades because I wanted to do them myself over time. One thing I know is that even with the 40th you're still going to want more power. It's never enough! MORE POWER ?? Absolutely That's my problem.. which should come first power or 40th? I guess your advice is the best approach. My fear is that I will never get the car paid off in time, before there is no gas available (total electric cars) that will justify upgrading the supercharger. Time to have a yard sale? I'll let you know what I decide. Thanks, Wilson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slabo Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 I say do it while you can. I have already voted with my wallet so of course I think it is worth the $12k. I did it because I thought my vert was just to plain looking in stock form. No stripes, etc. I did have a chance to look at a 40th car first before making this decision. That was what pushed me over to having it done. The badging, wheels, silver stripes, etc. look great! You can do the performance upgrades later if you have to and it make it fun to upgrade over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAM Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Do it :happy feet: I think it turned out great love everything about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500FLYBOY Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Of course, do it. Though I am a little biased. You essentially get everything the SS has, except the brakes, hood and blower. Add the brakes to your package - then do the blower on your own. And the 40th hood looks just fine. You won't be disappointed - and you'll have an even more exclusive animal in the end. Only 300 or so 40th's. Up to 1000 SS's per year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlitz Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Hello. Is there anyone out there that had their 2007 GT500 upgraded with the 40th anniversary package? If so... was it worth the 12k to do it? I'm still trying to decide. The decision is hard as I also want to upgrade my SuperCharger. I'd do both but there is that money thing. I'd appreciate anyone opinion or guidance. Thanks, Wilson Worth it, You Bet!! Besides the 40ths amazing looks,your 40th is one of the rarest ones made! Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormerGmc Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 No regrets with mine. I did the brakes with the package and added the power myself. Just do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted August 17, 2009 Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 Oh yeah, do it for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b17drvr Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 IT IS WORTH EVERY PENNY! I highly recommend the brake upgrade with the package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrafan Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 I don't know one person that has the 40th Anniversary that has had buyer's remorse. Univerally accepted (by us) as the best value in the Shelby line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FST ASP Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 This was the best money I have ever spent on a car. :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: The only downside is shipping it to Las Vegas from the east coast. I live in Northern Virginia and so does another another 40th owner. I think it cost me around $4k to ship it roundtrip. Still worth it though!! 1FST ASP Send me a pm with your # if you want to discuss or see the finished result. Your wife will love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwilsonq3 Posted August 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 This was the best money I have ever spent on a car. :happy feet: :happy feet: :happy feet: The only downside is shipping it to Las Vegas from the east coast. I live in Northern Virginia and so does another another 40th owner. I think it cost me around $4k to ship it roundtrip. Still worth it though!! 1FST ASP Send me a pm with your # if you want to discuss or see the finished result. Your wife will love it. Ok now I'm getting more interested. I live in Culpeper. I had an alternative to shipping to Las Vegas. The Shelby guy (Las Vegas) said they have a shop in Rhode Island that can do the upgrade. I thought about hauling it up there myself. From what you say, I might save some money. What are your thoughts? Oh, what is "PM" ? Thanks, Wilson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Ok now I'm getting more interested. I live in Culpeper. I had an alternative to shipping to Las Vegas. The Shelby guy (Las Vegas) said they have a shop in Rhode Island that can do the upgrade. I thought about hauling it up there myself. From what you say, I might save some money. What are your thoughts? Oh, what is "PM" ? Thanks, Wilson A "PM" is a private message you can send to another forum member. Just click on the poster's name and it will bring up a dropdown box. Choose "send message" Pretty self explanatory after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 You will save yourself about 2-3k in transport costs if you go to Tasca ( Rhode Island ) instead of SAI ( Vegas ). If it were me and I had the time and money, I would take her to SAI in Vegas. That's the center of everything that's Shelby. But that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSSNAKE Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Ok now I'm getting more interested. I live in Culpeper. I had an alternative to shipping to Las Vegas. The Shelby guy (Las Vegas) said they have a shop in Rhode Island that can do the upgrade. I thought about hauling it up there myself. From what you say, I might save some money. What are your thoughts? Oh, what is "PM" ? Thanks, Wilson Oh yea, Tasca only makes sense coming out of Va. I had thought about draggin her all the way to Vegas but I decided it just doesn’t make good money sense to do so especially since Tasca is synonymous with performance (you know home of the Cobra Jet and all that). When are you expecting to make the move? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1FST ASP Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 I was going to use Tasca, but I got the call for Las Vegas before Tasca was up and running. If I had to do it over again, I think I would still ship it to Shelby. That is my personal preference though...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSSNAKE Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 I was going to use Tasca, but I got the call for Las Vegas before Tasca was up and running. If I had to do it over again, I think I would still ship it to Shelby. That is my personal preference though...... I understand completely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenroy Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Wilson... DO IT, DO IT, DO IT... The car is not even the same vehicle when you get it back. The suspension is so much better, the handling is amazing. I did the horsepower upgrade, and the short throw shifter. If you can't do both at least add the shifter. It makes each gear a wrist move away. You will not regret it! Steve Hello. Is there anyone out there that had their 2007 GT500 upgraded with the 40th anniversary package? If so... was it worth the 12k to do it? I'm still trying to decide. The decision is hard as I also want to upgrade my SuperCharger. I'd do both but there is that money thing. I'd appreciate anyone opinion or guidance. Thanks, Wilson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwilsonq3 Posted August 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 I understand completely. I can see the glamor in have the Shelby folks in Vegas do it. I mean that is where they started. However, $4k for me is a 1/3 the cost of doing the 40th upgrade. If I do this it will have to be done by the Tasca folks. We'll see what happens in a couple of months. Thanks, Wilson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRT 0403 Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 I had my 40th conversion done it Vegas because there were no other choices at the time. When I decided to build my Terlingua, Quantum was set up and getting good reviews from other TS members so I decided to go there. I saved a lot of money on shipping and I've been totally satisfied. Bottom line is you will be very happy with the car no matter which shop does it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylet Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 :happy feet: yea, money well spent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcobra Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Without question....do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregs 500 Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Oh yea, Tasca only makes sense coming out of Va. I had thought about draggin her all the way to Vegas but I decided it just doesn’t make good money sense to do so especially since Tasca is synonymous with performance (you know home of the Cobra Jet and all that). When are you expecting to make the move? Wilson, I agree to go with Tasca. Lets face it, thats why Shelby extended the service across the country. I dont think they would favor one shop over the other as they are all certified. THat would be bad business. Unless Carroll was actually performing the mod. I myself have been very interested in the 40th. I am trying to see I can mod my 08? or are these reserved to 07s? I dont know. By the way, the new Special Edition, I don't like the wheels (15K?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcobra Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 You can do one of the other packages on an 08 (like the SE) but te 07 was the actual 40th anniversary of the GT500 and therefore the package is only available on the 07. I don't believe you can make changes like wheel choice on the SE package, I know you can't on the 40th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 I was told that each mod shop puts its city on the dash plaque ie Quantaum Performance Farmers Branch TX. Is this so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txcobra Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 That is correct. I agree that Shelby holds their approved mod shops in the highest regard, but I can help but think it is and will be better that I had the work done in Vegas. It was worth it to me to drag the car all the way out there and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stpracer43 Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 This is the mod I'd do to my '07, if any at all! I'd probably prefer to keep my White stripes though... Though I still feel my '07 is a "40th" just as it sits ;o) Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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