UKGT500 Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Picked it up yesterday. I just couldn't resist the opportunity of a 2013 a friend was going to trade in on a new Corvette. First impressions? I'm scared of it so too afraid to hit the throttle. 8k miles. Grabber Blue. Track pack. I'll miss my 07 when it goes but I'll feel a lot more comfortable financially as I have stretched myself for this one-off opportunity. There aren't many GT500s of any year in the UK, let alone 2013s...My first post for a while on here but it's a good one! Regards from the UK! Malc. 2s by Malc May, on Flickr _A230010 by Malc May, on Flickr _A230017 by Malc May, on Flickr _A230013 by Malc May, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Camp 59459 Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Congratulations. You will enjoy the new ride. Get use to the power before you really open her up. Mine still gets away from me occasionally, even after two years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blk12svt Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Congrats!! Beautiful car, love the Grabber Blue, almost ordered that myself. Like has been said, get used to it. They are unbelievably fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKGT500 Posted October 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 (edited) Thanks guys. It was really a one-off opportunity. All the additional things I wanted to add to my 07 like TVS blower, larger wheels and brakes, LED rear lights. The 13 already has it all plus niceties like the leather Recaros. Should cost me less to keep as I won't change anything..... Malc Edited October 23, 2015 by UKGT500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy49 Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Make sure you replace the Goodyear tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Lucca Posted October 23, 2015 Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Congratz on the new Shelby. Looks great. Consider these easy Mods: Red-Line No drill Hood Struts Front Flaps Ford Racing Resonator Delete Airaid Non-oiled Air Filter in Blue or Red JLT or Bob's Oil Separator, at least on the Pass. side All are easy and Warranty friendly.. Good luck and enjoy your new BA ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKGT500 Posted October 23, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2015 Congratz on the new Shelby. Looks great. Consider these easy Mods: Red-Line No drill Hood Struts Front Flaps Ford Racing Resonator Delete Airaid Non-oiled Air Filter in Blue or Red JLT or Bob's Oil Separator, at least on the Pass. side All are easy and Warranty friendly.. Good luck and enjoy your new BA ride Good ideas. Might swipe the oil seperators off my 07 if they fit and a BLUE air filter. That's a must! Malc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Alibi 2 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Congrats on the upgrade, 8K miles & it looks pretty much stock. As mentioned, get rid of the stock tires, as they only seem to work when it's 95* out.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8MS-01904 Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Cool swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotontom Posted October 24, 2015 Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 100% agree with the comment replacing the Goodyears. There is a specific warning in the owner's manual about temps below 60 degrees F. And there are plenty of stories of accidents that have happened on slick roads. Take a bus or train or bicycle or anything if your weather is in any way adverse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKGT500 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2015 Thanks folks. It has a new set of tyres but they are Goodyear Supercars, look like nearly slicks. TBH the crap weather is on the way so I won't be driving it much until spring. I just go down the garage to admire this amazing work of art. Absolutely stunning looking car. Love it! Malc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy49 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted October 25, 2015 Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Get the Michelin pilot superspirts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKGT500 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2015 Can you believe the car has just been fitted with a brand new set of Goodyear F1 Supercar G;2 tyres and I also have a brand new rear spare! Guess I'll have to drive it in warmer times! Malc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy49 Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Malc, If the clutch helper spring has not been removed, you should consider removing it ASAP. It doesn't help, it hinders. If you decide to remove it, let us know and someone will post a link to a removal thread. Here is a picture of the spring and it's location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKGT500 Posted October 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Cheers for the tips folks. It gets better. Bought my 13 on Thursday. Already had someone on my 2007. He saw it yesterday and transferred the money to me today. He'll pick it up Thursday. Got top money for my 07 and now I can pay off my 2013. Couldn't have worked out better. Will be really sad to see my 2007 go but, hey, I have a 2013! Malc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Get the mpss and save getting killed in a spin out. I'm so much more confident with the mpss especially as temps drop in Atlanta. Hp goes up traction goes down. Bad combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted October 26, 2015 Report Share Posted October 26, 2015 Get the mpss and save getting killed in a spin out. I'm so much more confident with the mpss especially as temps drop in Atlanta. Hp goes up traction goes down. Bad combo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKGT500 Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Drove it for the first time after bringing it home a week ago (too busy with work and weather has been wet). This is an awesome car. Only America could produce anything so monumental. The noise and presence it has on the road is incredible. Drove it mega carefully, especialy as the roads are damp, and well within speed limits. As it's stock it feels high next to my modified 2007 GT500 which itself is quite well sorted. Feels like the 2013 takes some getting used to. An awesome car. Unusual colour for me but it suits the car so well. Loving it!!!!!! Malc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FXR500 Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 I just spent a week near London, and I'd be afraid to drive mine there. I have thought that it would be a blast to have mine in Scotland, really terrorize the locals and all those little cars. Have fun and be careful, hopefully your out of the congestion where you can enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) Picked it up yesterday. I just couldn't resist the opportunity of a 2013 a friend was going to trade in on a new Corvette. First impressions? I'm scared of it so too afraid to hit the throttle. 8k miles. Grabber Blue. Track pack. I'll miss my 07 when it goes but I'll feel a lot more comfortable financially as I have stretched myself for this one-off opportunity. There aren't many GT500s of any year in the UK, let alone 2013s...My first post for a while on here but it's a good one! Regards from the UK! Malc. 2s by Malc May, on Flickr _A230010 by Malc May, on Flickr _A230017 by Malc May, on Flickr Maybe it is common and I just missed it, but I don't remember seeing many Grabber Blue - Black striped 2013/14's before. I have seen many Grabber Blue - White stripe, but not black. It really Looks Good!! Nice aggressive looking color combo, especially with dark wheels also. R Edited October 29, 2015 by Robert M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKGT500 Posted October 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) I just spent a week near London, and I'd be afraid to drive mine there. I have thought that it would be a blast to have mine in Scotland, really terrorize the locals and all those little cars. Have fun and be careful, hopefully your out of the congestion where you can enjoy it. Taking it into Central London this Saturday for a Halloween cruise. Always a pig of a place to drive there. Took it on some open road today but I won't be opening it up until the warm weather comes. In some slow moving traffic I left it in the lower gears to make some noise. I can't believe it sounds like that from the factory. Truly xxxxing awesome! Gets serious attention over here: people taking photos, hanging out of their cars. When I parked up in East London earlier people came out of their houses - no I'm not joking!!! Maybe it stood out a bit (see pic!) e7car by Malc May, on Flickr Cool moment earlier too: the guy came to pick up my 07 and we drove together for about 30 miles on the motorway. I truly loved that car but the '13 really is an improvement in every respect. Best part: came home and paid up the loan on the 2013 so now it's all mine. Can't think of any car that I would rather have than this. Malc Edited October 29, 2015 by UKGT500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altruism Posted October 29, 2015 Report Share Posted October 29, 2015 Nice choice of color......Congrats and enjoy this rare Grabber Blue Hell of a Car. I definitely do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1968 Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 After you have played with the car for awhile, invest a few dollars in some basic bottleneck eliminating mods as per the American Muscle stage1, stage 2, and stage 3 mods for 2013 2014 Shelby GT500's found on You tube. They are VERY cost effective. I spent no more that $4000.00 CAD and did a little more than their Stage 3 and wow, 200 or so more horses under the hood. You don't have to modify the engine itself, and you will be well over 700 RWHP. Mine is at about 750 RWHP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKGT500 Posted October 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 After you have played with the car for awhile, invest a few dollars in some basic bottleneck eliminating mods as per the American Muscle stage1, stage 2, and stage 3 mods for 2013 2014 Shelby GT500's found on You tube. They are VERY cost effective. I spent no more that $4000.00 CAD and did a little more than their Stage 3 and wow, 200 or so more horses under the hood. You don't have to modify the engine itself, and you will be well over 700 RWHP. Mine is at about 750 RWHP. Holy moly, how much hp can the bottom end stand? I think the 5.4 could safely take 700rwhp. Don't know if the aluminium block 5.8 is stronger? Malc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghoust Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 Nice car! While I am not a fan of running license plates in the front....your country's plates seem so much cooler on the front bumper than ours. Congratulations and enjoy...you bought the fastest color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1968 Posted November 2, 2015 Report Share Posted November 2, 2015 It will take it, however, that is the top of the safe limit. Basically you're building a SuperSnake without the suspension and cooling upgrades. The supercharger is at about 18psi, the top of it's effeciency scale. A supersnake has a bigger supercharger, but they run it at a lower boost; about 9.5 psi. So the max cylinder pressure is about the same. Ill double check, but it seems to me if you look at the Supersnake values, I believe they are 747rwhp and only 611 rwft pds of torque. That stage 3 setup is 709rwhp and 727 rwftpds of torgue. That's 116 more ftpds and you don't have to spend $70,000.00 to get it. Call it the poor man's supersnake if you want, but it will kick it's ass! lol!I l live in Northern Alberta, Canada so cooling is never an issue. Even on hot days, 30 C or better, I've never had any overheating issues. I haven't actually checked my boost gauge so the total might be less given the opening of the bottlenecks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZ08GT500 Posted November 4, 2015 Report Share Posted November 4, 2015 Nice upgrade OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKGT500 Posted November 9, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Congratz on the new Shelby. Looks great. Consider these easy Mods: Red-Line No drill Hood Struts Front Flaps Ford Racing Resonator Delete Airaid Non-oiled Air Filter in Blue or Red JLT or Bob's Oil Separator, at least on the Pass. side All are easy and Warranty friendly.. Good luck and enjoy your new BA ride Done some of the above so far: front flaps, JLT on passenger side (my 07 was always bone dry on the driver's side) and a blue Air Raid non-oiled filter because it looks cool..... Not getting a chance to drive it due to crap weather... Malc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cormy Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 Thinking about doing this same thing but with my 2008... need to weigh the pros and cons however. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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