Bushmaster Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 After selling my '08 GT-C back to its previous owner and a couple weeks of fairly intense searching, I've found my new toy. It's a 2009 with just under 20k on the odometer. Black with alloy stripes, black/red interior, Shaker 1000. Mods are limited to Wilwood rotors, KR exhaust and a strut tower brace, along with new Nitto NT555s. It's exactly what I was looking for with the added bonus of the interior. I bought the car from Manny at Gaudin in Las Vegas after Tom Dankel (Cali_KR) told me about the car and Manny has been great to work with. As soon as the paperwork is completed the car will go in the trailer and should be here in about a week or so. I can't wait to get behind the wheel and start enjoying (and modifying) it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007tungstenGT500 Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 very nice. congratulations! i wish i had the money and space to keep several of these cars around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotoatz Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Congrats on finding your new baby!! Enjoy. I sure know I do!!! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 I saw that car at Gaudin last weekend. Manny is their Mustang guy for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Glad to hear the car checked out and you bought it. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushmaster Posted December 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 I saw that car at Gaudin last weekend. Manny is their Mustang guy for sure. It's been a real pleasure dealing with someone so enthusiastic about Mustangs. I hope to get to meet him in person at Plano next year. Very nice guy and he's made the whole deal real easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushmaster Posted December 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Glad to hear the car checked out and you bought it. Enjoy! Thanks for all your advice - you've been most helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Thanks for all your advice - you've been most helpful! So I guess the next question is if you will leave it alone as it sits or are the mods coming soon and if so what are you thinking about? I know we discussed LCA's and would also highly recommend replacing the driveshaft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushmaster Posted December 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Making a list of mods right now. Pulley, driveshaft, shifter (probably MGW), CAI, exhaust cutouts and a tune should get me started. A buddy just took a set of FRPP springs off a customer's car who wants the car back to stock height, so those are free and will go on first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushmaster Posted December 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Actually, the first think I'll do is fix the trunk lettering. Whoever respaced the letters hosed the job. Any idea if I'll run into problems removing the letters from the stripes? Also, from the reading I've been doing, it sounds like a heat exchanger might be a good idea, especially being in this hot climate - should I consider that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Rich Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Nice find! Similar to mine except the interior and side/1/4 win scoops. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Alibi 2 Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Nice find, good luck with the new ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushmaster Posted December 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 My first thought was to ditch the scoops, but they're actually starting to grow on me a bit. We'll have to see after the car gets here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Rich Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Bushmaster, on 29 Dec 2014 - 01:50 AM, said:My first thought was to ditch the scoops, but they're actually starting to grow on me a bit. We'll have to see after the car gets here. Leave them on, they look good! I went with the rivet look on the 1/4 win and blacked out gen 5 tail lights. Razor wheels otw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGM0slCa8Sg&list=UUEIL2hF-InpBHg6kO-iOKeg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushmaster Posted December 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Nice car! Your stripes are vapor, right? I didn't think about it till last night but all the photos I've seen of my car have the windows down. I'll have to find out if it's got tint and set up and appointment if not. The tinted windows really make the car look a lot lower and meaner (along with practical value in this climate). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegas Rich Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Bushmaster, on 29 Dec 2014 - 02:30 AM, said: Nice car! Your stripes are vapor, right? I didn't think about it till last night but all the photos I've seen of my car have the windows down. I'll have to find out if it's got tint and set up and appointment if not. The tinted windows really make the car look a lot lower and meaner (along with practical value in this climate). I believe the strips are either silver or tungsten, never really checked into the codes. Also, be careful with the tinting...the previous owner of my car had it on the beach a lot or a lot of desert driving. Scratches can be shown from the inside from window up/down a lot. Known issue. Comes from sand trapping on window liners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushmaster Posted December 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Well, no beaches or dust here so that shouldn't be a problem. If it turns out to be, I can just get it redone every few years......not that expensive. It's really a must down here both to keep the inside cooler and to protect the upholstery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperNC Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Actually, the first think I'll do is fix the trunk lettering. Whoever respaced the letters hosed the job. Any idea if I'll run into problems removing the letters from the stripes? Also, from the reading I've been doing, it sounds like a heat exchanger might be a good idea, especially being in this hot climate - should I consider that? Dental floss works well to get the letters off without pulling on the stripe and possibly ripping it. Then you'll want to use some bug/tar remover to clean off the residue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007tungstenGT500 Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Now might be a good time to invest in this... http://www.shelbystore.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=S7SB-1820-A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushmaster Posted December 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Now might be a good time to invest in this... http://www.shelbystore.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=S7SB-1820-A Thanks - I'm all set to order that along with a new set of letters as soon as the car's en route. I want to make sure it gets done right this time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby3 Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Making a list of mods right now. Pulley, driveshaft, shifter (probably MGW), CAI, exhaust cutouts and a tune should get me started. A buddy just took a set of FRPP springs off a customer's car who wants the car back to stock height, so those are free and will go on first. Nice find. I was thinking about cut outs. Do you put them before the cats? Does it screw up the ECU? What brand are you looking at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushmaster Posted December 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 I haven't gotten too far in researching brands but we're going to put them on after the cats, pretty far back so they will more or less aim out near the tires. Also the farther back you put them the less likely you are to mess with the tune. QTP seems to be a popular brand and Race Ready makes the set in this thread: http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php/topic/54233-race-ready-cutouts/?hl=cutouts&fromsearch=1 Here's their website: http://www.racereadyperformance.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby3 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I haven't gotten too far in researching brands but we're going to put them on after the cats, pretty far back so they will more or less aim out near the tires. Also the farther back you put them the less likely you are to mess with the tune. QTP seems to be a popular brand and Race Ready makes the set in this thread: http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php/topic/54233-race-ready-cutouts/?hl=cutouts&fromsearch=1 Here's their website: http://www.racereadyperformance.com/ Thanks for the info. I have to run cats in PA. I was thinking I could run open before the cats at the strip but that is probably more of a problem for what it is worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mavisky Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Nice grab. Car looks really clean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushmaster Posted December 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Thanks - everything is moving slower than I'd prefer - trying to be patient but that's not in my nature! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mavisky Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I felt super lucky to find my car sitting pristine with super low mileage only 20 minutes from my house. I don't envy you guys who have to wait on the shipper to bring your car to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushmaster Posted December 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 I guess in a way it's like when you're a kid at Christmas and you can't open those presents till everyone is there......you just have to wait and anticipate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerseygator Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Congrats! Beautiful 500... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007tungstenGT500 Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 a set of anthracite (gunmetal) or black shelby razor wheels would change the whole attitude of that car.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushmaster Posted December 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 Purely subjective, but I've just never been big on the Razors. If I was going to spring for a set of wheels I'd probably look into the BMC Alcoa repros. Alcoas would be better but I don't buy lottery tickets. I think Alcoas on a black GT500 is about as good as it gets. I saw a black KR at the drag strip a few years ago and the result of that is my new car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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