Ecrissman Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 (edited) Well I have been on this forum for a little while researching, learning and posting. Finally after about 3 weeks I flew out to pick the car up and drive it home. It was a little under 500 miles and rained pretty much the entire time, but was a lot of fun. The car was everything I expected it to be, raw, powerful, wonderful exhaust note and attracted a crowd at any rest stop we were at. Here are some pictures of the day documenting the journey. I also wanted to say how much I appreciated this forum and all of the nice members who so freely gave information and advice, thank you! http://s229.photobuc...mview=slideshow Edited February 25, 2012 by Ecrissman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Grey Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Very Nice - Enjoy It Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ecrissman Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Very Nice - Enjoy It Thanks going up to the garage to wash and do a proper detail this morning! Despite how much work it's going to be I am looking forward to the results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Looks good. You are smart to of used the blue painters tape for the trip home in the winter. Very smart ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandros Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Nice to have you onboard...Great looking GT 500 and especially the color.... Enjoy and be safe, Alexandros Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Congrat`s on your Shelby, your thoughts on the glass roof . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YZD263 Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Very nice. Congrats on your new ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8MS-01904 Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Another happy customer!!!! Cool ride home fer shir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsnake Posted February 25, 2012 Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Very nice, glad you made it back safely with your Shelby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecrissman Posted February 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2012 Congrat`s on your Shelby, your thoughts on the glass roof . Passed on two other exactly like it but DIDN"T have the roof. It was a must have and although I only drove it home yesterday and its snowing today. My wife and I did comment a few times yesterday about how open and roomy it made the car feel. I honestly wanted it because most don't have it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Ecrissman, Your new GT500 SVTPP is a beauty, congrats! Always enjoy rolling the windows down in a tunnel to let that wonderful exhaust note sink in. Great looking garage too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Congrats Ecrissman.......your new Shelby is beautiful Respect the power and enjoy the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mywickedshelby Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Congrats on your beautiful new Shelby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweenstang Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Congrats! She's a beaut! Good move on the glass roof, too. Is that blue painters tape you used for quick protection? If so, how did it hold up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecrissman Posted February 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Congrats! She's a beaut! Good move on the glass roof, too. Is that blue painters tape you used for quick protection? If so, how did it hold up? The painters tape worked great! It was raining or misting the whole trip and it didnt come off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helix Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Glass roof drivin in the rain. Sounds like your first drive was fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06VistaBlueGT Posted February 27, 2012 Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Hey Eric, great pics. It was my pleasure to help you out on the deal. Glad I could find a car you wanted. And I'm so happy the tape job I did held up for the drive home!! It sure does help and makes the drive home more relaxed. The car is stunning!!! Enjoy it my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweenstang Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 The painters tape worked great! It was raining or misting the whole trip and it didnt come off. I'll keep painters tape in mind. Here's another item I've purchased but haven't used yet. It's a good option, and is probably a LOT quicker to apply! http://www.buyroadwrap.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jer Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 (edited) Well I have been on this forum for a little while researching, learning and posting. Finally after about 3 weeks I flew out to pick the car up and drive it home. It was a little under 500 miles and rained pretty much the entire time, but was a lot of fun. The car was everything I expected it to be, raw, powerful, wonderful exhaust note and attracted a crowd at any rest stop we were at. Here are some pictures of the day documenting the journey. I also wanted to say how much I appreciated this forum and all of the nice members who so freely gave information and advice, thank you! http://s229.photobuc...mview=slideshow Great post. Enjoy your car! Jer Edited February 28, 2012 by Jer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06VistaBlueGT Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 I'll keep painters tape in mind. Here's another item I've purchased but haven't used yet. It's a good option, and is probably a LOT quicker to apply! http://www.buyroadwrap.com/ Hey bud, be careful how you apply roadwrap. I used it for a trip to Ontario Canada with GT in my avatar, and I thought it was all adhered to the car, but a corner came up and it started flapping on the fender for miles and eventually marred the clear by the time I saw what was going on. When I got to the hotel, there was a small mark on the fender and I have to see if I can get it out. I would have done it sooner, but I got sick in Canada and had to fly home on an air ambulance. The stuff is good, just make sure its 100% stuck to the car. If a corner comes up, it will flap against the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweenstang Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Good put! I will take your advice and be sure it's well sealed to the car. Did the Roadwrap product leave any adhesive behind or make any marks aside from the abrasion from the flapping? Thx! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Alibi 2 Posted March 1, 2012 Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Good luck with the new ride, glad you decided to get the glass roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecrissman Posted March 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2012 Good luck with the new ride, glad you decided to get the glass roof. The glass roof really was important to me. Its a little unique, lets lots of light in to show off those reacros. Really feels open, airy while inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawwy600 Posted March 2, 2012 Report Share Posted March 2, 2012 Congrats, beautiful car! I'm jealous the glass roof wasn't an option for 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted March 9, 2012 Report Share Posted March 9, 2012 Looks awesome Ecrissman! Love the red with the thin stripes. Thanks for sharing the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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