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Dark Knight
08-01-2011, 01:33 PM
Hello MN Ford Enthusiasts,

It has been a while since I participated in a car forum. I met some of you in the past through the Mods and Rods Car Show. I know Dan is likely pleased to have won the battle after our legendary debate on MN Sport Compacts, out of which Mods and Rods was born.

About a week ago, I bought a 2011 Shelby GT500. It represents quite a few firsts for me: my first Ford, V8, and supercharger. My previous car was a 2.0 liter, 4 cylinder, turboed Eclipse with 305 HP at the wheels. So, let's just say that I have a lot to learn and I'm excited to do so.

I don't have any big plans to modify my car yet (I put nearly $30,000 in mods on the last one so I'm sure I'll get going eventually), but I am considering a few cosmetic things like the GT500 graphics for the side. Do you have suggestions on where to get those at a reasonable price? Also, is a Shelby a Shelby without racing stripes? I'm on the fence about it and would love to hear your thoughts.

I look forward to getting to know you better!
:Haveabeer: Annie

sonicx
08-01-2011, 02:48 PM
Welcome to the site Annie. Those GT500's are sharp cars (looks & performance). Leave it the way you got it...with the stripe delete kit.

mheiss5555
08-01-2011, 03:15 PM
Good choice Annie! Enjoy your new performance vehicle.
Mike

drop top
08-01-2011, 03:21 PM
welcome to our site and hopefully our club. I was talking to Jenn the other day and she told me about your car. I look forward to meeting you at a club event.

Carson

DNeinstadt
08-01-2011, 03:29 PM
WELCOME! We've been talking but thought I'd say hi here as well. Annie and I have known eachother for a long time and she is a very dedicated car gal. Looking forward to seeing you & Matthew at some events!

dirtym
08-01-2011, 03:30 PM
Welcome to the site Annie!

p51mstg
08-01-2011, 03:53 PM
Welcome!

Not that my opinion matters very much, but I like the idea of a Shelby without stripes - I say it's still a Shelby, since it's what's under the hood that counts.

Dark Knight
08-02-2011, 01:42 PM
"I say it's still a Shelby, since it's what's under the hood that counts."

Well put. I asked what you thought so I appreciate your opinion. :thup:

Here are a few photos:

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Warrlac
08-02-2011, 05:08 PM
Welcome Annie! Glad to see that you purchased a black GT500. Everyone knows of course that black is the fastest color!


P.S. -- What are stock 2011/12 GT500's making on a DynoJet nowadays?

MadJack
08-02-2011, 05:43 PM
Welcome Annie! Glad to see that you purchased a black GT500. Everyone knows of course that black is the fastest color!




you can make your car what ever color you want as long as its black...one of my faverite qoutes.

congrats on the car annie! she's a bute and i like it with out the stripes, looks meaner.

TaLoN
08-05-2011, 12:01 AM
Congrats on the new car! Gotta love the color! Nothing shines like a black car!

Welcome to the Black GT500 club! ;)

Dark Knight
08-05-2011, 01:37 PM
FatGuyPerformance, that's my favorite Henry Ford quote.




P.S. -- What are stock 2011/12 GT500's making on a DynoJet nowadays?

Looks like a stock 2011 Shelby GT 500 made 475 RWHP. Here is a link to the thread:

http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?/topic/57198-2011-gt500-dyno/

I also found a video of a dyno of a GT 500 with mods. Watch the signs blow around. The sound is wicked!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqdg9iqfPHg

HAULNSS
08-05-2011, 02:32 PM
Welcome and nice car!

Black car = part time job keeping it clean

:washwax:

Randy

DNeinstadt
08-05-2011, 02:50 PM
FULL TIME JOB.

Dark Knight
08-05-2011, 03:27 PM
Better get to the car wash. Seeing Dan tonight.

HAULNSS
08-05-2011, 03:37 PM
Better get to the car wash. Seeing Dan tonight.

Do a good job. Dan is pretty fussy when it comes to clean cars.........

TaLoN
08-05-2011, 06:29 PM
FULL TIME JOB.
But well worth it!

DNeinstadt
08-05-2011, 09:36 PM
Maybe.... we have different standards I'll bet! :)

I met the Knight tonight, what a beaut!!

Welcome Annie and enjoy your stay!

Dan

02SLVRBLT
08-10-2011, 01:37 PM
welcome!

ShelbyJoe
09-03-2011, 12:29 PM
Welcome Annie! Glad to see that you purchased a black GT500. Everyone knows of course that black is the fastest color!




Nothing shines like a black car!

Welcome to the Black GT500 club! ;)


For sure!


http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc289/JoeG_09/JoeG-hotBabe-1.jpg

:3gears:

Blackcoog
09-07-2011, 05:47 AM
Hi Annie! Grats on the car again!