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#1 OFFLINE   tony356

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Posted 12 November 2010 - 08:53 PM

Shelby's picture of my delivery on photobucket

1st impressions are the power is sick, the fit and finish are excellent, the sound is soooo good it might actually be better to be behind the car instead of behind the wheel, the chasis is superb, the ride is more compliant on the street then I thought it would be, steering is precise, tranny is good, shifter is different then the 500 but good (needs a short shift), huge brakes were probably overkill but will see after the first road course day, 3.73 takes some getting used too and overall after all the wait and stress - I'm very impressed with the car.

We were at Shelby around 10am today and went thru the car completely, took a tour of the factory (no photos were allowed - sorry) and took her for a nice test drive. We spent some more money at the museum store and headed on our way. Our 1st stop was the Hoover Dam. The parking lot was a bit tight and nerve racking but I finally found a decent spot. Amelia and I took the tour and it truly is one of Americas greatest engineering accomplishments. Then we hit some more open road and I was amazed that at 90mph in 6th the car is running about 2500rpm or about 22mpg if you stay off the boost. Speed limit on i40 in az is 75 and everyone is doing 85 so it was fun. We hit some of route 66 and stopes in kinsman az at mr. D'z diner. A route 66 landmark and a decent burger too. Then we headed back out and just checked in a mile south of the southern rim of the grand canyon. It's 30 degrees here now so I'm glad we got here earlier since this is no weather for summer tires. I will post my own car pics in the next day or so.
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Posted 12 November 2010 - 09:09 PM

Congrats!  :happy feet:

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Posted 12 November 2010 - 09:16 PM

Absolutely awesome Tony!  Congrats!
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Posted 12 November 2010 - 09:22 PM

Congratulations!!  The pictures are awesome!
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Posted 12 November 2010 - 09:38 PM

Car looks great!  I think what I love most about this car so far is the smiles it has given the lucky owners, they just cannot be matched, the old proverbial kid in a candy shop look.

Have fun and drive safe on the way back, no tickets!  You should also try and get some pictures of your car at some of the stops along the way, will make an excellent photo album as well us updates on the board here.
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Posted 12 November 2010 - 09:49 PM

Tony,

Congratulations and great photos. Thanks for sharing. Be safe.

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Posted 13 November 2010 - 04:21 AM

congrats Tony and thanks for the pics.  Bet that is a day not only you won't forget, but that young lady as well!  Craig :happy feet:
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Posted 13 November 2010 - 04:21 AM

sorry, duplicate

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Posted 13 November 2010 - 05:05 AM

Congrats, very nice!!!!!!!!!!!

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Posted 13 November 2010 - 05:06 AM

Congrats Tony! It looks b-e-a-utiful.... can't wait to see it in person!
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Posted 13 November 2010 - 05:43 AM

Tony great Pics!

  

  Enjoy your ride back these are unforgettable moments shared with your daughter.

  


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Posted 13 November 2010 - 07:15 AM

Tony, good for you, sharing this experience with your daughter! You are lucky to have not only a young child interested in cars, but she's a girl interested in cars too!!! BONUS!

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Posted 13 November 2010 - 07:39 AM

Congrats Tony and thanks for sharing with us.  Please keep posting your thoughts, it's a big help.

I think I see a Cobra in your future.  Amelia looks like a natural behind the wheel of that 427.
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Posted 13 November 2010 - 08:43 AM

Congrats! What a great experience picking your GT350 up at Shelby.  I like your stripe choice with the GT350 deleted from the hood stripes.
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Posted 13 November 2010 - 08:44 AM

Congrats Tony, take lots of pics as that'll be a trip of a lifetime
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Posted 13 November 2010 - 09:54 AM

Congrats!  Thanks for the pics & your first impressions of the car.  Can't wait for my call.

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Posted 13 November 2010 - 09:59 AM

Great pics, Great Memories!
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Posted 13 November 2010 - 10:16 AM

Thanks for sharing Tony , I also really like your hood without the GT350 in front of the hood scoop to me that makes the car look more like the original  imho, and makes the car look that much better. Congrats & Enjoy !!!!      :happy feet:  :happy feet:

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Edited by COBRA SCOTTY, 13 November 2010 - 11:08 AM.

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Posted 13 November 2010 - 10:59 AM

congradulations,   an experience of a lifetime.
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Posted 13 November 2010 - 11:09 AM

Tony
One of the big things I love about your car that hasn't been seen is the Intercooloer with "SHELBY" subtly showing from the lower inlet.  That would look menacing suddenly appearing in someone's rearview mirror!!!  Just really cool!




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