07Shelby#6200 Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Well, I told you all I would start a blog when I started to travel cross country with the Shelby GT500. I left this morning from Cape Coral Florida and traveled to Perry Georgia which is where our RV park is and my wife awaits me. The trip went fine getting 21.8 MPH. I paid $3.05 for 93 Octane all the way. I have a CB in the car, and the most interesting thing was the truckers kept calling me out as a Trooper when they saw a combination of my plates, antennas, and laptop installed in the car. It was kind of comical because I would get up on their rear when they were calling me out. Do you think I should let them know I am not incognito? We are having a big BBQ here tomorrow night, and then heading to a lake in Missouri on Sunday to meet with some old HS classmates. Our plan is to be in Denver on Tuesday or Wednesday to meet with more friends. If anyone is offended by this thread just PM me and if there is not enough interest, I will not waste my time. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilkilla Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 safe trip mark!!!! I'm glad you kept your car, but I'd LOVE to see some pics of it with the antennae and other assorted items, lol I'll be reading with all attention :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07Shelby#6200 Posted June 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 safe trip mark!!!!I'm glad you kept your car, but I'd LOVE to see some pics of it with the antennae and other assorted items, lol I'll be reading with all attention :D Will post a pic tomorrow of K50 on rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyDude Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Hey there big buddy! Just be careful with getting up close behind them there truckers or they may just be taking out your winshield with some rocks throwing up from their tires and taking out some chunks of your paint! Instead, maybe you could have a little fun by just pulling up along side them and when they look down just motion them with your hand like you want them to pull over! Then speed off into the sunset! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07Shelby#6200 Posted June 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Hey there big buddy! Just be careful with getting up close behind them there truckers or they may just be taking out your winshield with some rocks throwing up from their tires and taking out some chunks of your paint! Instead, maybe you could have a little fun by just pulling up along side them and when they look down just motion them with your hand like you want them to pull over! Then speed off into the sunset! Actually, I use the truckers as my ali's for accidents and go-arounds so I usually don't like to piss them off! I just got a kick out of it today because they are not easily fooled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1badsho Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 mark I am going to miss ya ... so ya better keep posting ya big lump!!!! Be safe and keep us posted .... sounds like a trip of a life time ... Have u seen any other shelbys on the road yet ? When do u think u will get back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Mark, I am interested in following your trip. Drive save and have a blast. It's cool that your keeping your car. Here's to your health and a safe trip. :beerchug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLGT750 Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Only 21.8MPH, your car will go faster than that put your foot in it Have a safe trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Light66 Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 When you get to Denver, please let us know if the hp drop is noticeable due to the increased elevation. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasShelby Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 If you go through Texas, stop by Midland, we'll get you some hot tex-mex, a cold beer (or iced tea) and a place to relax. You're welcome anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach1fever Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Mark, I absolutely don't want to hear about the trip because I am stuck behind my desk w/out a shelby lol.. J/K. It was a pleasure meeting ya'll. I hope you have a safe trip and say hi to your wife for me. I am sure he meant 21.8 mpg. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1badsho Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 mark ..... do ya feel the love ... heck u might not even have to pay for a nights lodging .. betcha u could get free room and board at fellow shelby owners across the country ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 sounds like a fun trip. must be quite an impressive sight to have truckers actually thinking a GT500 is undercover keep us updated on your adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUFDRAFT Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Mark - be safe - have fun - and keep us updated, you hear? :happy feet: Those of us stuck at home can vicariously enjoy your trip with you! Be good to those truckers. If you ever have a wreck (God forbid), chances are a trucker will be the first on the scene. I drove for 20 years. Copy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach1fever Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 oh and don't do anything crazy at the truck stops like getting in an arm wrestling match with Sylvester Stallone lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hit Man Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Can't wait to follow your posts as I take my first road trip next week - up into Tn on the Cherohala Skyway around thru Deals Gap on my way to Asheville, NC. Let us know of some good clips where you can streach your Shelbys legs out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Where is the update allready? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasShelby Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 Old shades of Smokey.... You can run blocker for them there truckers good buddy! "Breaker Breaker One Nine.... it's all clear to the state line" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lutzcat Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Mark, sounds like one heck of an adventure!!!!! Keep it under 150 and I'm sure you'll be able to talk your way out of it. Be sure to take pics. Have a safe trip and keep us posted. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YZD263 Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Mark, This sounds like a great trip. Glad that you are able to take the time to do this. I would love to do the same with my car someday. Not enough vacation time for that. Please keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07Shelby#6200 Posted June 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Thanks for all the offers and safe driving tips you all! Got started late today because as I mentioned a couple of days ago a couple of friends from Montgomery,Alabama came over and stayed with us up in Georgia at the RV park for the night. We did a couple of burnouts just to stay in practice. Great BBQ. Started to leave at 2 P.M. and found out the passenger airbag cannot be shutoff. Out came the laptop mount I spent hours to install. No sense in taking any chances with the airbag opening up. Got almost 21 MPG again and petrol was $3.07 for 93 octane. In Atlanta for a Sunday it was balls to the wall traffic. If you have never been here, try 14 lanes of traffic and almost everyone speeding-HOLY S#@T! We picked up I-20 and headed west into Alabama. After an hour it started to rain. About 10 minutes later a Honda Accord passed us. A few minutes later all hell broke loose and we could see cars spinning a mile ahead. You guessed it-the Honda spun int o medium and into the path of an eastbound 18 wheeler. The truck jackknifed and the car went underneath shearing off the top and then hit a pickup. VERY ugly situation and casualties were obvious. We helped all we could and left. We then stopped right away in Birmingham Alabama for the night. Took the wind out of our sales. Anyway off to LittleRock tomorrow to visit some friends in an area called Hot Springs. Someone wanted to see a picture of the car with the CB antenna so here goes......... Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07Shelby#6200 Posted June 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Did not mean to bum you all out last night! Did anyone else get diconnected for high CPU usage?? On the road again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Did not mean to bum you all out last night! Did anyone else get diconnected for high CPU usage?? On the road again! The site was shut down for an upgrade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007shelbyGT500 Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Mark, Drive that thing like you were Mr. S himself but stay safe, we need you back at our next get together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007shelbyGT500 Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Mark, Drive that thing like you were Mr. S himself but stay safe, we need you back at our next get together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07Shelby#6200 Posted June 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Left Birmingham Alabama early this morning (9:30) and drove west towards Memphis. Car starting to act funky and mileage dropped to 20MPG. When in idle mode even when it is hot she revs at 1100 RPM? Anyone have a clue? Gas prices dropped to $2.87 when we got to Mississippi. Wife drove 3 hours today-scary. Saw an armor truck robbery in front of a Foot Locker Store while passing through the north side of Memphis. We just saw the aftermath. Police running all over the place. Worst potholes on an interstate so far was on I-40 between Memphis and Little Rock,Arkansas. Arrived in Little Rock and met up with our friends (Grier & Pat Corry) who then took us to their new home being built in Hot Springs on Lake Hamilton. Very neat town even though it is Bill Clinton's home town. Lots of our tax dollars are being used here to refurbish this town. We were however quite impressed and worth a visit in your lifetime. Lake was very busy with boaters. Had dinner at "The Wharf" on the waterfront. http://www.hamiltonchamber.com/thelake.htm Heading west tomorrow. Car is comfortable but this will be my last long road trip. Have not seen one Shelby in 5 states. Most mustangs come along side and honk. Quite a few speedsters trying to get me to race but I pick my fights carefully. A fully loaded unmodded Shelby has no business racing especially with my wife getting upset everytime I go over 110. Later...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ShelbyDude Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Left Birmingham Alabama early this morning (9:30) and drove west towards Memphis. Car starting to act funky and mileage dropped to 20MPG. When in idle mode even when it is hot she revs at 1100 RPM? Anyone have a clue? Gas prices dropped to $2.87 when we got to Mississippi. Wife drove 3 hours today-scary. Saw an armor truck robbery in front of a Foot Locker Store while passing through the north side of Memphis. We just saw the aftermath. Police running all over the place. Worst potholes on an interstate so far was on I-40 between Memphis and Little Rock,Arkansas. Arrived in Little Rock and met up with our friends (Grier & Pat Corry) who then took us to their new home being built in Hot Springs on Lake Hamilton. Very neat town even though it is Bill Clinton's home town. Lots of our tax dollars are being used here to refurbish this town. We were however quite impressed and worth a visit in your lifetime. Lake was very busy with boaters. Had dinner at "The Wharf" on the waterfront. http://www.hamiltonchamber.com/thelake.htm Heading west tomorrow. Car is comfortable but this will be my last long road trip. Have not seen one Shelby in 5 states. Most mustangs come along side and honk. Quite a few speedsters trying to get me to race but I pick my fights carefully. A fully loaded unmodded Shelby has no business racing especially with my wife getting upset everytime I go over 110. Later...... Car starting to act funky and mileage dropped to 20MPG. When in idle mode even when it is hot she revs at 1100 RPM? Anyone have a clue? Gas prices dropped to $2.87 Maybe it is because of the cheap gas??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasShelby Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 91 octane would be a minimum. How is it now? Was it just the one tank of gas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Left Birmingham Alabama early this morning (9:30) and drove west towards Memphis. Car starting to act funky and mileage dropped to 20MPG. When in idle mode even when it is hot she revs at 1100 RPM? Anyone have a clue? Gas prices dropped to $2.87 when we got to Mississippi. Wife drove 3 hours today-scary. Saw an armor truck robbery in front of a Foot Locker Store while passing through the north side of Memphis. We just saw the aftermath. Police running all over the place. Worst potholes on an interstate so far was on I-40 between Memphis and Little Rock,Arkansas. Arrived in Little Rock and met up with our friends (Grier & Pat Corry) who then took us to their new home being built in Hot Springs on Lake Hamilton. Very neat town even though it is Bill Clinton's home town. Lots of our tax dollars are being used here to refurbish this town. We were however quite impressed and worth a visit in your lifetime. Lake was very busy with boaters. Had dinner at "The Wharf" on the waterfront. http://www.hamiltonchamber.com/thelake.htm Heading west tomorrow. Car is comfortable but this will be my last long road trip. Have not seen one Shelby in 5 states. Most mustangs come along side and honk. Quite a few speedsters trying to get me to race but I pick my fights carefully. A fully loaded unmodded Shelby has no business racing especially with my wife getting upset everytime I go over 110. Later...... Well you're going to have to tell us all the mods you have. If stock, look for obvious things like a loose connection, an air leak on the intake side, etc. If modified, check all the work you've done. Reload the stock tune. Good luck. AD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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