INDYSHELBY Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Thanks Reg, for putting this together for your TS family. Ill take a black one thanks looks great Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhood Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Hey Reg, put me on the list for a polished one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelby40 Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Hi Reg, Can you change mine from the mill finish to the polished. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SHELBYSS Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 Here's the list I have so far...will have pictures of the 3 finishes early next week...material in and production is scheduled for next week...dropped off one to a local polisher for quote on the adder for the mirror polish to match the polished supercharger models. When I pick it up on monday I should be able to firm up pricing on all 3 finishes...they fit perfectly under the SS style hood and sit approx 1/2" above the supercharger...have delveloped some real cool graphics for those who want stripes or logo's...will need to get permission to use some of them. With the holidays and everybody basically closing the last 2 weeks of the month I should have product ready to ship the week of the 12th of January...If I can ship prior to then I will..I think this will solve the need we all feel should have been a part of the original SS conversion but we all knew that it was not included in the original build sheet and accepted that when we sent our cars for conversion.... so going forward it serves no purpose to chastise SAI for the omission. I firmly believe that had this been available they would have included it in the BOM because they(SAI)mission is to build the best aftermarket packages out there and that has always been their goal...alright I'll get off my soapbox now...sorry....Reg Strut List Polished: Shelby 08, GT500-2007, Shelby101 Black Ice: Robert M,MY500SS,knownukes,mitch07ss0113,hotrodric Mill Finish Anodized:500forme,08SHELBYSS,BoneDoc,B Shelby,budweiser,shelby40,EUSMCBOB Undecided finish:Lee If possible I might change mine to polished to match my S/C, I'll let you know after I see the pics Thanks for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee N. Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Here's the list I have so far...will have pictures of the 3 finishes early next week...material in and production is scheduled for next week...dropped off one to a local polisher for quote on the adder for the mirror polish to match the polished supercharger models. When I pick it up on monday I should be able to firm up pricing on all 3 finishes...they fit perfectly under the SS style hood and sit approx 1/2" above the supercharger...have delveloped some real cool graphics for those who want stripes or logo's...will need to get permission to use some of them. With the holidays and everybody basically closing the last 2 weeks of the month I should have product ready to ship the week of the 12th of January...If I can ship prior to then I will..I think this will solve the need we all feel should have been a part of the original SS conversion but we all knew that it was not included in the original build sheet and accepted that when we sent our cars for conversion.... so going forward it serves no purpose to chastise SAI for the omission. I firmly believe that had this been available they would have included it in the BOM because they(SAI)mission is to build the best aftermarket packages out there and that has always been their goal...alright I'll get off my soapbox now...sorry....Reg Strut List Polished: Shelby 08, GT500-2007, Shelby101, rhood, shelby40,cobrafan Black Ice: Robert M,MY500SS,knownukes,mitch07ss0113,hotrodric, INDYSHELBY,DubbsFaris, Mill Finish Anodized:500forme,08SHELBYSS,BoneDoc,B Shelby,budweiser,EUSMCBOB Undecided finish:Lee Put me down for a black one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert OHara Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 If possible I might change mine to polished to match my S/C, I'll let you know after I see the pics Thanks for now Possibly what I might want to do also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossreg Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Here's some pictures of the polished and some body color with some different graphics I was playing around with. The polished look's great...hard to get a decent picture since it's so reflective...I only had them polish the top and sides not the underside since it's never seen. Didn't see any sense in spending extra $$..already cost an extra $75 for the polished vs the black or anodized. Will have pictures of the black and anodized tomorrow..had a little setback today...formed up some production pcs with the harder material....6061-T6 aircraft aluminum and the blank will have to be changed ...so will have to tweak the tooling so it will push production back about a week but I want the parts to be perfect...going to try to get the blanks on the machining center before xmas...we've waited this long so an extra week won't hurt...feedback appreciated...thanks, Reg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossreg Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 more pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 That looks fantastic Reg. The polished will look great with the polished KB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08 Mustang Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 those look awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snap ss Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Hey Reg, Put me on the list for polished one "Looks Great" Thanks Maurice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Reg, have you done any flex testing on it to see if it really holds up under track use? If that bar starts to flex, you will end up with much cracking on the finish, not to mention a bent support or worse, broken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossreg Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Reg, have you done any flex testing on it to see if it really holds up under track use? If that bar starts to flex, you will end up with much cracking on the finish, not to mention a bent support or worse, broken. I opted to use the 6061-T6 aluminum which has a yield strength of 30,000 PSI vs the lower grades of aluminum...I'm not saying it won't flex at the attachment points under extreme lateral G's but will be considerably less than the stock bar that ford provides...this strut bar has 5 times the mass of the 7/8" dia 12ga stock bar has..something else will break before this bar will even bend.....as for the finish... aluminum is a B to get good adhesion...the powdercoat will probably chip where the nuts attach but that will be all...as for the polished and clear anodized the sealcoat shouldn't crack...I would still plan on waxing/sealing the bar from time to time just as you would for the rest of the car....when I drove the SS home it felt better...can't describe it but had no more cowl shake and creaking. My driveway has a small curb and a approx 30 degree incline which I always take at an angle to keep the front splitter from hitting and did not notice the flexingcreaking in the front...still think something is better than nothing...for the real maniac's out ther I can make one out of Stainless Steel Reg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SHELBYSS Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Here's some pictures of the polished and some body color with some different graphics I was playing around with. The polished look's great...hard to get a decent picture since it's so reflective...I only had them polish the top and sides not the underside since it's never seen. Didn't see any sense in spending extra $$..already cost an extra $75 for the polished vs the black or anodized. Will have pictures of the black and anodized tomorrow..had a little setback today...formed up some production pcs with the harder material....6061-T6 aircraft aluminum and the blank will have to be changed ...so will have to tweak the tooling so it will push production back about a week but I want the parts to be perfect...going to try to get the blanks on the machining center before xmas...we've waited this long so an extra week won't hurt...feedback appreciated...thanks, Reg Looks Good, I will want a polished one please, The polished one with the black Super Snake stripe would look wicked, just my 2 cents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 those look awesome! I agree!!!^^^^^^^ I think this combo "may" look good under the hood!!! Thoughts?............Carrying the body color and stripe combo to the under hood? Too much? R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelby 08 Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 I agree!!!^^^^^^^ I think this combo "may" look good under the hood!!! Thoughts?............Carrying the body color and stripe combo to the under hood? Too much? I think its perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revan Racing Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Nice idea. Looks good. I think functionally you should be fine. The S197 Chassis is very rigid. I run my car without a strut tower brace on road courses and it feels great. The only thing wrong with the pictures above is that your SS is apparently missing a complete Shelby Cooling Package with Black Anodized Tanks!! Other than that, it looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budweiser Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Please put me down for a billit one. The polished looks great. I will take one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch07ss0113 Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 please change my order from black to polished thanks mitch it looks real good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08 ORANGE SS-725HP Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Reg: From the pics it appears your MAF housing has a huge kink in it at the top!! Check it out. If so it may be drawing in un-meetered air!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossreg Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Nice idea. Looks good. I think functionally you should be fine. The S197 Chassis is very rigid. I run my car without a strut tower brace on road courses and it feels great. The only thing wrong with the pictures above is that your SS is apparently missing a complete Shelby Cooling Package with Black Anodized Tanks!! Other than that, it looks great! All I need is to get a deal on those....on my list of "wants".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossreg Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Reg: From the pics it appears your MAF housing has a huge kink in it at the top!! Check it out. If so it may be drawing in un-meetered air!! Yep...going to send it back to Ken ant Kenne Bell for replacement...was going to wait till xmas break...need the car running to finalize the strut bar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt A Posted December 17, 2009 Report Share Posted December 17, 2009 Any confirmation if this will work on a 500 with the stock hood, KB , and stock motor mounts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Strauss Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Please put me on the list for a black one. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossreg Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 50 Strut Bars are being machined...won't be long now :happy feet: I have a list but need everybody who wants in on the first 50 to send their contact information to me at RESERVE Please include NAME ADDRESS EMAIL CSM# FINISH PREFERENCE (Natural, Black Powdercoat or Polished) Will send a mass email out with all the details when they are done.....Have a great Xmas.....Reg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500forme Posted December 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Reg, email sent with requested info. There really is a Santa Claus! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossreg Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Reg, email sent with requested info. There really is a Santa Clause! Mark Mark do you have the SS hood or the stock hood? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch07ss0113 Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 MITCH 07SS0113 1027 23RD STEET SW PUYALLUP WA 98371 POLISHED samai873@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Email sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
500forme Posted December 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Mark do you have the SS hood or the stock hood? Reg, I am running the SS hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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