gotoatz Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Greetings Team Shelby Members, So as noted in my title, I am brand new to TS. Greetings to all. That said, not new to the Mustang world, or Mustang Forums. I have been on Mustang Forums and Mustang Source since late 2004, a few months before I bought my 05 GT. Also been on IMBOC since July of 2008, a couple of days after buying Bullitt #115 DHG. For the last 40 years, just after buying my first 1969 Mustang, I have known that a Shelby had to eventually be in my future. Dare say, it has been my dream/bucket list car for that long. And after spending the last 40 years working full time, taking care of family and kids, then grandkids, god willing the time to finally realize that dream may be close at hand. Time to take care of me....... Now, I would love to just run out and buy a 2013, but not seeing that as a financial reality at this point. I've seen dealers in So Cal asking 88K and more. Aint gonna happen. So I have seriously turned my attention to some beautiful 2011 and 2012 GT500's. The current apple of my eye is a beautiful 2012 Kona Blue, stripe delete with about 8500 miles. Nothing firm or in stone yet. So, I am hoping that some of the experts here can share some of their opinions pertaining to the 2011 vs. 2012. Beyond some of the minor visual differences, is that anything that I should be aware of, or looking for? Short term, this would be my daily driver, which is only about 10 miles a day. My 05 was brand new when I got her, and currently has 32K on the odometer..... I have already done some minor checking on Brenspeed pertaining to the CAI, tune, and possible pulley swap. How tough is the pulley swap to do? Any "gotchas" to know about in this process? Any info you all care to share would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you all in advance, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT0128 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Welcome to Team Shelby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Welcome to the world of Shelby. The GT500 is a truly amazing machine. The 2010 and up is ideal because it took until 2010 for Ford to sort out al the bugs. In my opinion Brenspeed is a fine performance company but I would not put place them in the same category as VMP Tuning and JLT Performance who has been improving the GT500 since day 1. The pulley swap is really easy if you have the right puller and this is coming from a guy who has little knowledge around the engine bay. The archives are packed with tips, tricks and products that have proven successful and those that flopped. Looking forward to your future postings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VorpalBunny Posted March 11, 2013 Report Share Posted March 11, 2013 Welcome to team Shelby. There are great folks here with all kinds of help and knowledge at the ready. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Thank you all for the warm welcome. I will be doing plenty of reading. The 2012 Kona Blue that I was looking at has been sold, so, my search will continue. No Rush. Ingram thank you for the advice. I am certainly familiar with VMP, as Justin did one of my first tunes for my 05...Awesome tune. Had to kinda migrate to Brenspeed with the advent of the Blower on my 05. Purchased through Brent and used his tune since. But again, lots of reading time in my future here. Thanks again, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Thank you all for the warm welcome. I will be doing plenty of reading. The 2012 Kona Blue that I was looking at has been sold, so, my search will continue. No Rush. Ingram thank you for the advice. I am certainly familiar with VMP, as Justin did one of my first tunes for my 05...Awesome tune. Had to kinda migrate to Brenspeed with the advent of the Blower on my 05. Purchased through Brent and used his tune since. But again, lots of reading time in my future here. Thanks again, Mike Hi Mike, Welcome to Team Shelby, indeed, you'll have lots of reading here...and what a great resource as you move forward. I too am over on Imboc occasionally as my son drives a DHG '01B I see you're in the Pacific Coast region, keep checking the regional forum for event in your area... http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php/forum/96-pacific-coast/ Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Welcome and good luck in your search. There are plenty of cars out there, do not settle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Welcome to the family !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Welcome to TS Mike. Take your time and your Shelby will find you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Mike welcome to TS!! Sorry, can't help ya w/ the GT500 questions. I'm a Shelby GT expert! (yeah, right...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svttim Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 There are very few differences in the two years. The recaro's were available in 2012. I believe that is the only major difference. We have a couple of dealerships. PM fryguy79, he has a handle on the details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsnake Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Welcome to the Shelby family gotoatz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexandros Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Welcome to the family..... Alexandros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pockdog Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 There are very few differences in the two years. The recaro's were available in 2012. I believe that is the only major difference. I thought that the stripes for 2011 were skinny and then went back to the normal wide stripes for 2012 (may not matter if he gets a stripe-delete car) -Pockdog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 Welcome to the site! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saxgod Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I thought that the stripes for 2011 were skinny and then went back to the normal wide stripes for 2012 (may not matter if he gets a stripe-delete car) -Pockdog The Performance Package stripes are skinny, non PP are thick. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVT NAJA Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I thought that the stripes for 2011 were skinny and then went back to the normal wide stripes for 2012 (may not matter if he gets a stripe-delete car) -Pockdog The Performance Package stripes are skinny, non PP are thick. :D 2011 and 2012 SVTPP Shelby GT500's came with the skinny stripes (as a nod to the heritage of the GT40's), unless they left the AAI plant in Flat Rock as stripe delete units. Wide stripes returned on the 2013 and 2014's regardless of whether they optioned with the SVTPP/TP, or unless ordered stripe delete. PS: gotoatz, Welcome to Team Shelby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Welcome to Team Shelby! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT93 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Welcome gotoatz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted March 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2013 Thank you all again. Sorry for the delay in response. I have been doing a ton of reading on here, plus been busy with other things....................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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