SoCalSGT Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Got a call from Steve on Friday afternoon. The car is done and ready to be picked up. If all goes well we'll be there on Wed or Thur to drive it home. Finally the marathon wait is over :whew:. John CSM113500070 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMcGuirk Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Congrats John, this means I am getting closer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSGT Posted January 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Congrats John, this means I am getting closer Indeed, Michael. I'll see if I can sneak a peek while I'm there...unless you get a call in time for us to have toast in person! Thanks, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony356 Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Indeed, Michael. I'll see if I can sneak a peek while I'm there...unless you get a call in time for us to have toast in person! Thanks, John Friggin A John. Congrats. Try a little Tylenol PM for the next few nights, but it won't work. I'm glad you are driving her back home. Enjoy it for every mile, just don't stop in any traffic. I know the wait was long and torturous but you should be very proud that you made it and these cars are fantastic. Of course we all will want updates and pics. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Congrats John..............that's frigin awesome buddy. Looking forward to seeing your delivery and travel pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobrakalas427 Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Congrats!!! I'm very happy for you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted January 23, 2011 Report Share Posted January 23, 2011 Congrats and enjoy the new ride... Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom4U Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Congrats...Maybe my phone will ring soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Man, am I glad to hear that! Congrats, and now we need to get a few more of our friends cars out too! Michael, you must be goin NUTS! I cant wait to have our own pack running out and about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don JDWHSKY Theall 25695 Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Awesome !!!! I'm so happy for you and know that the frown has turned into a great big smile. Enjoy the drive home and post pictures. I will be great to see you on the road ..... Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapor08GT500 Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Congrats John, Have a safe trip back and take lots of pictures.... Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA SCOTTY Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Congrats on the call and new ride. Look forward to seeing some pic's. :happy feet: Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
check6 Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Congrats! From everything I've heard, you will love it! :happy feet: :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSGT Posted January 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Thanks, everyone, for the support and encouragement. I'll definitely take lots of picks and since it's a N/A version, I'll try and provide as much feedback as possible. Heading out to play a little golf this morning (be a shame not to take advantage of this fantastic weather) but I'm afraid my game my suffer a bit as my concentration may wane a little, ya' know? But I guess that's what the beer cart is for :hyper: . John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwestercamp Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 cool dude have fun with your new ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted January 24, 2011 Report Share Posted January 24, 2011 Congrats on getting the call........ :happy feet: ......best of luck with her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gt350lp Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Congrats....Cool.... :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vapor08GT500 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Thanks, everyone, for the support and encouragement. I'll definitely take lots of picks and since it's a N/A version, I'll try and provide as much feedback as possible. Heading out to play a little golf this morning (be a shame not to take advantage of this fantastic weather) but I'm afraid my game my suffer a bit as my concentration may wane a little, ya' know? But I guess that's what the beer cart is for :hyper: . John Don't knock the N/A version!!! Even with out the supercharger, these new 5.0 engines are AMAZING!!! Enjoy and take lots of pictures for us... Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYGT350 Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 Congratulations John. As a fellow GT350 owner I know you will love your car. I cannot explain the enjoyment I get every time I take my car out for a ride. The sound, performance and handling are fantastic. Best of luck and enjoyment with your new car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 So, did you get the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 So, did you get the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSGT Posted January 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 MEA CULPA! Been running around like crazy and finally can take a breath. We took a little longer to get home and - well, you know. Anyway...yep, got her and she's beautiful. Had a chance to test the handling and acceleration on the way home (open desert - nice freeway) and trust me when I tell you the N/A motor is very strong. Now here's the kicker that most of you don't know: This is the first ordered and built Automatic N/A. But it comes with a 3.73 rear end. And let me tell you that when you decide to get into it, stand by...it's zero to forever instantly. It's just one continuous blast of power. I wish I would have had SAI Dyno it before I picked it up but I screwed up and was just so excited to get it I forgot. Here's a couple of pics that I took quickly while there...unfortunately we left the museum delivery photos there and they're being mailed by SAI. I'll post a better recap when I get those. Oh...and yep, the left tail pipe was dipping when we got home...still an issue. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown Away Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 MEA CULPA! Been running around like crazy and finally can take a breath. We took a little longer to get home and - well, you know. Anyway...yep, got her and she's beautiful. Had a chance to test the handling and acceleration on the way home (open desert - nice freeway) and trust me when I tell you the N/A motor is very strong. Now here's the kicker that most of you don't know: This is the first ordered and built Automatic N/A. But it comes with a 3.73 rear end. And let me tell you that when you decide to get into it, stand by...it's zero to forever instantly. It's just one continuous blast of power. I wish I would have had SAI Dyno it before I picked it up but I screwed up and was just so excited to get it I forgot. Here's a couple of pics that I took quickly while there...unfortunately we left the museum delivery photos there and they're being mailed by SAI. I'll post a better recap when I get those. Oh...and yep, the left tail pipe was dipping when we got home...still an issue. John NICE Car John!!! WOW the first ordered and built auto, I think you got a keeper...lol. I know I wanted an auto Shelby GT because I live in SO Cal too and the traffic SUX. Somtimes I wished I had a manual, but overall am happy with it, especially at the drag strip!!! Again, Congrats on a beautiful car. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony356 Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Way to go John. Been thinking of you as I look at the 2 feet of friggin snow we have had in the last 2 weeks. Enjoy for all of us. Would love to swap cars for a quickie if our paths ever cross at an event. Love the left tailpipe eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVO86 Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 3.73 gears awesome, I also ordered a automatic without supercharger and am glad to hear good things about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Great stuff John......congrats. Cool plates too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Awesome, Congrats on your new baby John. Enjoy! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted January 30, 2011 Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 John, my fix was to tack weld the fitting above the rear axle, and then really had to add an extra support brace welded to the rear hangar at the 90 degree at the very rear. It did solve the problem even after some serious track time. The hangar will bend from the wieght of the exhaust going a straight 90 from the rear of the car towards the center where it comes out. Its an easy fix though. Congrats and have fun with your new 350!!! Our club is getting bigger by the day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalSGT Posted January 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2011 Thanks, everyone. I have to admit that at first I was apprehensive about putting an automatic in a car with the specs and bloodline of the GT350. But having had one in the SGT and thoroughly enjoying it (and as Dan alluded to, living in So Cal with the sucko traffic), thought what the heck, let's go for it. I couldn't be happier. This car has several personalities. A great sounding, mild mannered, put it in drive and just cruise around; put it in 3rd and lock it into a sporty acceleration mode; or just manually shift it all the way from first and decide when to go through the gear changes. This is a marked difference from the SGT and I'm guessing it has to do with the rear end. Granted, you can just step on it in D and hang on, because it's gone. I've just not seen the difference between easy acceleration and hard acceleration in drive as I do in this car. Amazing. Tony: Any time, any time! Warren: Thanks for the tip S. Cal: Hope to see you all soon now that we have something to drive again! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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