Un Gato Malodoro Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Hello all, Just purchased a '14 GT500 (very excited) and I'm planning to send it to Shelby America to have them transform it into a Super Snake. For those who have done this I'm curious, if you had to do it over again, is there anything you'd do differently, add/delete, etc? Just looking to do a little crowd sourcing before finalizing my order. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted November 8, 2014 Report Share Posted November 8, 2014 Congrats and welcome to the Shelby community! Great idea to ask this question actually. If I had the coin to do the same....I'd do the same. Good luck and remember about these interweb sites........................ We need pics or it didn't happen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakes n kats Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 I just did mine last winter and am glad I did it. Fit and finish is outstanding. It was a first class job. Mine is a'12. I am glad I did the Eibach suspension and the watts link. I was undecieded on both till the last minute but it really improved the handling and the looks of the car( it lowered the car 1/2 to 3/4 inch). The sales guys and production guys were all great to work with. When I got the car back and put about 1,000 miles on it I had an issue withthe tune.Both the guys at Shelby and Kenne Bell were OUTSTANDING in getting the tune diagnosed and fixed. For me that was a big deal because I am 2000 miles away.They did a great job standing behind their work. Yes I would do it again and build it the same way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Un Gato Malodoro Posted November 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated and exactly what I like to hear. I'm especially glad to hear about the resolution to your issues when you live far away from Shelby...not that I doubt at all they'd take care of it but still a refreshing anecdote. I'm still debating lowering the car further but its definitely on the table, especially after hearing your impression of it. Some pics of the new car attached, I'll add more after Shelby finishes their work (not sure how long that takes). Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Beautiful color scheme. Not super common......right up MY alley. Where YA at in the northeast ? I'm in central Jersey myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1sgt Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 What seats do you have?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsybtch Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated and exactly what I like to hear. I'm especially glad to hear about the resolution to your issues when you live far away from Shelby...not that I doubt at all they'd take care of it but still a refreshing anecdote. I'm still debating lowering the car further but its definitely on the table, especially after hearing your impression of it. Some pics of the new car attached, I'll add more after Shelby finishes their work (not sure how long that takes). Cheers. SCHWEEET! Love to see some pics of the snake when it's done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Un Gato Malodoro Posted November 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Beautiful color scheme. Not super common......right up MY alley. Where YA at in the northeast ? I'm in central Jersey myself. Thanks bud. I live in DC. Hopefully there will be some regional events this spring so I can get out and meet others here and enjoy our cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Un Gato Malodoro Posted November 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 What seats do you have?? I have the black/black Recaros. Very pleased with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Un Gato Malodoro Posted November 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 SCHWEEET! Love to see some pics of the snake when it's done! Will do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torch40 Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 To answer your question on how long it will take. All I can say is be patient, very, very patient... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Un Gato Malodoro Posted November 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 To answer your question on how long it will take. All I can say is be patient, very, very patient... Haha yeah I'm realistic about the timeline so no drama. As I live in DC and they sand the hell out of the roads here at the mere mention of snow, I really don't need to get the car back until April/May...I'll drive my pickup until then anyway. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY500SS Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 Congrats and welcome to the SS family. Looking forward to seeing pics of your Shelby once she's finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kw_rc Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Patience means something different to each of us. Considering you emphasize the patience part are we talking 2 months, 6 months??? Just curious. OP - are you getting the wide-body kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Un Gato Malodoro Posted November 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Congrats and welcome to the SS family. Looking forward to seeing pics of your Shelby once she's finished. Thanks bud, very happy to be a part of this. Will post pics when I get her back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Un Gato Malodoro Posted November 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Patience means something different to each of us. Considering you emphasize the patience part are we talking 2 months, 6 months??? Just curious. OP - are you getting the wide-body kit? No, not getting the wide-body kit...my military dime only goes so far lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcan KobRa Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 Good luck with the conversion, it will be worth the wait. I'm on my second GT500 now and may go for an SS in a few years myself, but until then I'll enjoy the KR. You're a brave man to have a SS in the DC area.. I'm a former Virginian myself and don't miss that hellish traffic one bit. Or those taxes. AK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Un Gato Malodoro Posted November 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Good luck with the conversion, it will be worth the wait. I'm on my second GT500 now and may go for an SS in a few years myself, but until then I'll enjoy the KR. You're a brave man to have a SS in the DC area.. I'm a former Virginian myself and don't miss that hellish traffic one bit. Or those taxes. AK. Thanks, and yes VA taxes do suck. BTW your car is gorgeous, well played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcan KobRa Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) Thanks, and yes VA taxes do suck. BTW your car is gorgeous, well played. Thanks much! AK. Edited November 15, 2014 by Alcan KobRa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POIZND Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Take off anything and everything you can before shipment….The mod shops keep it all for resale which you have paid for; sell or keep is your option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Un Gato Malodoro Posted November 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Take off anything and everything you can before shipment….The mod shops keep it all for resale which you have paid for; sell or keep is your option. This is an excellent point and one I've dwelled on. What can I reasonably take off without anyone crying foul? I don't wish to be intransigent in this process however the fact that, as you point out, I've already paid for the original parts and I'm paying a fair amount for the transformation as well makes this aspect of the arrangement seem very skewed against my favor. My GT500 only has 40 miles on it...seems a waste to give away brand new components. Any inputs as to what I can reasonably remove are much appreciated. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 This is an excellent point and one I've dwelled on. What can I reasonably take off without anyone crying foul? I don't wish to be intransigent in this process however the fact that, as you point out, I've already paid for the original parts and I'm paying a fair amount for the transformation as well makes this aspect of the arrangement seem very skewed against my favor. My GT500 only has 40 miles on it...seems a waste to give away brand new components. Any inputs as to what I can reasonably remove are much appreciated. Thanks. UGM, I would suggest that you discuss with the SAI sales department the removal of stock parts before sending in your GT500 to be Super Snaked as I suspect they will have a different opinion on doing that. One of several reasons for SAI retaining take off parts is so that the MSRP of the SS package can be kept as low as possible. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcmotorworks Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Steve is absolutely correct. It clearly states in the brochures "Shelby American to retain all takeoff parts". Package pricing certainly reflects them doing so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Un Gato Malodoro Posted November 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) UGM, I would suggest that you discuss with the SAI sales department the removal of stock parts before sending in your GT500 to be Super Snaked as I suspect they will have a different opinion on doing that. One of several reasons for SAI retaining take off parts is so that the MSRP of the SS package can be kept as low as possible. Steve If that's the case then that makes sense. Thanks for the input, I'll be sure to discuss with my sales rep. Again, not trying to be intransigent here. Thanks. Edited November 15, 2014 by Un Gato Malodoro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbymotorsports Posted November 15, 2014 Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 If that's the case then that makes sense. Thanks for the input, I'll be sure to discuss with my sales rep. Again, not trying to be intransigent here. Thanks. Just trying to prevent any surprises on either end and if there is a certain part you definitely want back perhaps the sales department can work something out. I would also like to add that in my opinion the resale value of take-off parts isn't that much. Just look at how many GT500 hoods, wheels and superchargers are always for sale on Craiglist and eBay but get no takers. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Un Gato Malodoro Posted November 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2014 Copy all, it seems the lesson here is to stop over-analyzing and just enjoy the final product. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william strauch Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 I have the all black seats, I had the headers added to our package just to be a little different. We are flying down this Wed. to see the near completion. The car should dyno 770-785 ATW.will see when we get their. The Watts link I feel is going to be well worth it in additional stabilization. Hope any of this helps. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Un Gato Malodoro Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 I have the all black seats, I had the headers added to our package just to be a little different. We are flying down this Wed. to see the near completion. The car should dyno 770-785 ATW.will see when we get their. The Watts link I feel is going to be well worth it in additional stabilization. Hope any of this helps. Bill Thanks, Bill. I'm hearing good things about the Watts link so I'm adding it as well. Enjoy your trip to Vegas...I plan to stop in and see mine once they get working on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 (edited) Just curious can Tasca still do Supersnakes? If so I would contact Dennis at Tasca as well, they are much closer. Beautiful car by the way!!! Edited November 18, 2014 by carnut12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A10ACN Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 I just got back to the States. I've got my 09 SS here in DC at the moment but will probably take it back to my HOR in the next few days, too much of a PITA to drive daily here. PM me for more info. ATW! A10ACN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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