UK PONY Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Can't wait to see the updated model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach 1 1970 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Well I have seen the 2013 Mustang GT and I am not crazy about the front end, to busy . The auto does not have paddles YET. They are trying to copy the GT500 but the thing is the 6 cyl will look like a GT500 now. They have pushed this retro thing way to LONG. The 2012 front was going away from retro. I do like the rear end on the GT500 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyEra08 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Shelby: GT: Boss: I like the look of the Boss, not sure about the Shelby, i would have to see it in person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 I'm just still really confused about the fake plastic grill light inserts molded into the grill of the Boss. Why???? It would look so much cleaner with just a horizontal bar all the way across or complete egg crate. I mean, I love car, I just don't understand. And the tail lights actually fit the curve of the trunk lid...yea!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportscars Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 The Boss does look REAL good! Love the heat extractors in the hood. Overall I think Ford did a good job with the restyle. You can still easily tell the 5.0 from the GT500 even with the same nose. And 650 HP is just STUPID good!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike.s Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 absolutely love it..they did a perfect job on the rear end and the performance #s are incredible.now gonna have to commit my first born to have one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersnake94 Posted November 15, 2011 Report Share Posted November 15, 2011 Shelby: GT: Boss: I like the look of the Boss, not sure about the Shelby, i would have to see it in person Is it just me or does it looks like the boss 302 is being driven by Amy B? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madlock Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 It's not about selling the most, it's about MAKING the most money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 I'm just still really confused about the fake plastic grill light inserts molded into the grill of the Boss. Why???? It would look so much cleaner with just a horizontal bar all the way across or complete egg crate. I mean, I love car, I just don't understand. And the tail lights actually fit the curve of the trunk lid...yea!!! I assume the intent was to give it that stripped down race car look while distinguishing it from the V6. I actually like the look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Whats with the G.T 500 oil pan????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersnake94 Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Honestly, the GT500 is a sexy car, but can you put the egg crate grille back on? Just one thing to change on the car. I don't want to drive it and end up getting a bird in my radiator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT0547 Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Whats with the G.T 500 oil pan????????????? I did read "somewhere" that the capacity increased by 1.5 qts... Is that what you are referring to??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Is it just me or does it looks like the boss 302 is being driven by Amy B? It's just you. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Honestly, the GT500 is a sexy car, but can you put the egg crate grille back on? Just one thing to change on the car. I don't want to drive it and end up getting a bird in my radiator. How many birds have you had in *your* "egg crate grille"? How many birds do you know of that have ended up in ANYONE'S "egg crate grille"? That's what I thought. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 I did read "somewhere" that the capacity increased by 1.5 qts... Is that what you are referring to??? No I was looking at the configration of it squared off & has 3 steps in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 No I was looking at the configration of it squared off & has 3 steps in it. I see that in the exploded view of the engine. It just looks like a little larger capacity to me. The first step is in the old (at least in my 2010) oil pan. It looks like they added slightly more sump with the 2nd step. I saved the pic to my HD and I'm going to try to zoom in and see it better. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 No I was looking at the configration of it squared off & has 3 steps in it. That's because if they made it four steps they would be small, and it would look funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madlock Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 I will be checking out the 2013 unveiling tomorrow night. If you guys are interested in live updates I will be posting pics to my FB fan page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shutter-Velocity/210192985689627 I'll be there too. Just landed at LAX and picked up a 5.0 from Hertz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanted2b Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 The more pictures I see the better I like the 2012 I just bought. Mine is getting it's personalization and will far exceed the 2013. Don't believe this one will leave the stable anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 The more pictures I see the better I like the 2012 I just bought. Mine is getting it's personalization and will far exceed the 2013. Don't believe this one will leave the stable anytime soon. I'm fighting the temptation to trade-in my 2010 and get a 2013. Temptation is winning. For now. My initial thoughts were to get a '13 and have it Super Snaked but after the release, I don't see how Shelby is going to be able to "upfit" the '13 with a better suspension or better engine package. With 650HP out the door (more than SA offered on their entry level '-7-'09 SS & as much as you got with a 2010 SS), you really don't need any more power. And a FRPP style (manual) adjustable dampner set would be dumbing down the electronically adjustable stock dampners offered on a stock GT500 now. So what is Shelby going to offer for a 2013 Super Snake, a body package? With the new and improved aerodynamics the car is already said to be capable of 200+ MPH. Why mess with a good thing? That means either buy a 2013 GT500 and leave it alone, or keep my current 2010 GT500 (with all of the same mods a SS has) and save a bunch of money I'd lose in a trade/buy/upfit. Decisions, decisions, Phill Pollard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J&DGT500 Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 How many birds have you had in *your* "egg crate grille"?How many birds do you know of that have ended up in ANYONE'S "egg crate grille"?That's what I thought.Phill I know somebody that had a bird in the honeycomb grill of his 11' GT350 while driving at what he described as “warp speed” and that did some damage to the grill itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrakRat Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Whoever doesn't want their '13 grille, I'll happily trade my egg crate for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2010KonaBlueGT Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 I know somebody that had a bird in the honeycomb grill of his 11' GT350 while driving at what he described as warp speed and that did some damage to the grill itself. That's one. And your story pretty much proves that if you hit a bird at high speed, it won't matter if you have a "egg crate" grille or not. You WILL get some damage. I got a Bat (the mammal) stuck in the grlle of my '67 Camaro one time. No damage to the car, dead Bat. Car = 1 Bat = 0. I would'a thought a Bat was quicker than that. I know a guy that hit a flock of black birds one time and splattered blood & guts all over his windshield. Nothing in his grille. My point remains, it is RARE to get a bird in your grille. I'd take the 200+ MPH open grille advantage over the "egg crate" any day. Phill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esc Posted November 16, 2011 Report Share Posted November 16, 2011 Birds will normally will get out of the way unless they are wet. Took out a bird years ago with a 71 Camaro I drove to high school. Hit by grill with no damage during a rain storm. Took out a second bird with a 74 Trans Am while in college. Weather was below freezing and bird took out a piece of the front spoiler! I saw red (car color) in my rear view mirror. Stopped to check it out. My then girl friend (now wife) thought that I was concerned for the bird till she heard me cussing from the damage to the front spoiler! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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