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[IA Shelby]

Thanks for the warm welcome.  I look forward to meeting you all at  an upcoming event.

I am 43, have a great wife, 3 kids.

I am technically challenged when it comes to posting pictures. Still trying how to load multiple photos.

It looks a little different than stock as I bought a set of take off wheels from a 2012 GT 500 and had them powder coated textured black to match the satin black stripe and vert top. I stored the original set. I lowered the car with a full set of steeda suspension components (amazing upgrade)!! Installing a new black shifter & knob today. Also installed new axelbacks and inlet resonator delete.

Was hoping the frpp tvs 2.3 would work but found out yesterday that only applies to the 2010. Now trying to decide if I stick with FRPP and get a whipple  or go outside and get a TVS from VMP. To date I have retained all take off parts and stored them for collectible purposes and had all work done by my local SVT dealer (yes we have one in Ankeny, IA). I have not let anyone touch my car outside of my Service director and lead SVT tech so I am still reluctant to go elsewhere.

Long story short this car is the best purchase I have ever made. I am now considering purchasing a trailer to haul it too far away places like the Sturgis Rally.

Do any of you trailer your cars to far away events?

Would you go outside the FRPP supercharger offering and get a TVS from VMP? I am concerned about pushing the envelope with too aggressive of a tune and causing harm.

[Taxfree]

IA Shelby, on 11 July 2011 - 02:48 PM, said:

Thanks for the warm welcome.  I look forward to meeting you all at  an upcoming event.

I am 43, have a great wife, 3 kids.

I am technically challenged when it comes to posting pictures. Still trying how to load multiple photos.

It looks a little different than stock as I bought a set of take off wheels from a 2012 GT 500 and had them powder coated textured black to match the satin black stripe and vert top. I stored the original set. I lowered the car with a full set of steeda suspension components (amazing upgrade)!! Installing a new black shifter & knob today. Also installed new axelbacks and inlet resonator delete.

Was hoping the frpp tvs 2.3 would work but found out yesterday that only applies to the 2010. Now trying to decide if I stick with FRPP and get a whipple  or go outside and get a TVS from VMP. To date I have retained all take off parts and stored them for collectible purposes and had all work done by my local SVT dealer (yes we have one in Ankeny, IA). I have not let anyone touch my car outside of my Service director and lead SVT tech so I am still reluctant to go elsewhere.

Long story short this car is the best purchase I have ever made. I am now considering purchasing a trailer to haul it too far away places like the Sturgis Rally.

Do any of you trailer your cars to far away events?

Would you go outside the FRPP supercharger offering and get a TVS from VMP? I am concerned about pushing the envelope with too aggressive of a tune and causing harm.

Trailers are for boats ...

[frydguy79]

IA Shelby, on 11 July 2011 - 02:48 PM, said:

Thanks for the warm welcome.  I look forward to meeting you all at  an upcoming event.

I am 43, have a great wife, 3 kids.

I am technically challenged when it comes to posting pictures. Still trying how to load multiple photos.

It looks a little different than stock as I bought a set of take off wheels from a 2012 GT 500 and had them powder coated textured black to match the satin black stripe and vert top. I stored the original set. I lowered the car with a full set of steeda suspension components (amazing upgrade)!! Installing a new black shifter & knob today. Also installed new axelbacks and inlet resonator delete.

Was hoping the frpp tvs 2.3 would work but found out yesterday that only applies to the 2010. Now trying to decide if I stick with FRPP and get a whipple  or go outside and get a TVS from VMP. To date I have retained all take off parts and stored them for collectible purposes and had all work done by my local SVT dealer (yes we have one in Ankeny, IA). I have not let anyone touch my car outside of my Service director and lead SVT tech so I am still reluctant to go elsewhere.

Long story short this car is the best purchase I have ever made. I am now considering purchasing a trailer to haul it too far away places like the Sturgis Rally.

Do any of you trailer your cars to far away events?

Would you go outside the FRPP supercharger offering and get a TVS from VMP? I am concerned about pushing the envelope with too aggressive of a tune and causing harm.

call Justin and chat with him and tell him your concerns  ,,  he is a great guy

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Taxfree, on 08 July 2011 - 01:29 PM, said:

I put money down on it in October 2010 to secure a slot to order it when the order guide was released. The dealership put the order in sometime in January with the request that it not be delivered until July 2011 due to my deployed status. It arrived at the dealership on March 18th 2011. It has since been delivered to my house by trailer.  It has 20 miles on it which makes me wonder if they played with it a little bit. Most of the new, still on the lot Shelby's seem to have between 7 and 10 miles. Oh-well, it's under warranty right. August 11th will be my first drive. My wife is afraid she will never see me again once I leave the driveway    

   8-11-11     Hope to hear how it went.

[Topless96]

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d Today, 08:35 AM

Just over a week until this years "Fall Cruise for a Cause" in the Dells

This is an all Ford event that cruises through the scenic Wisconsin Dells on Saturday (Oct 8th) in the morning for a couple of hours before returning for an afternoon of fun and chances to win many great prizes.

Prizes include, books and pictures that are signed by Carroll Shelby himself, framed pictures of Shelbys, Shelby rotating lights, bean bag toss game plus so much more

A $10 donation per adult is asked and all proceeds benifit the fight against breast cancer so come have some fun and enjoy your ride one last time with others in the scenic colors of the Dells. Awards will be given for viewers choice along with a few special awards by Kenny and our host resort!

Kenny Brown will be our featured speaker on Saturday evening, he will be spending the weekend with us to offer his insight and answer questions about how to make your Mustang perform at it's best!

So join us on the 8th if not the night before for some bingo and prizes.

Contact Dan Neve for more details at dan.neve@staabco.com or call 715-305-7986

Thanks and hope you can join us

[verlyn12]

Just got our 2012 Shelby 500 this month!  Please let us know about any events coming up.  We live on the ND/SD border on the very western side.
Also, is anyone going to the anniversary bash in LV?  We won't be able to go for the whole time but maybe for Fri and Sat and is there a way possible to buy any tickets to banquet or breakfast?
Thanks and Merry Christmas to all!

[svttim]

verlyn12, on 25 December 2011 - 09:03 AM, said:

Just got our 2012 Shelby 500 this month!  Please let us know about any events coming up.  We live on the ND/SD border on the very western side.
Also, is anyone going to the anniversary bash in LV?  We won't be able to go for the whole time but maybe for Fri and Sat and is there a way possible to buy any tickets to banquet or breakfast?
Thanks and Merry Christmas to all!

Where are you located? I was stationed at Ellsworth for 12 years. Still miss SD

[verlyn12]

quick answer!  Thanks!  We are 150 mi northeast of Rapid on the prairie.  Looking forward to driving the Shelby but not until weather is better.  I work at a hospital and drove it last Monday and nearly caused a riot!
Have a great Christmas!

[svttim]

verlyn12, on 25 December 2011 - 09:18 AM, said:

quick answer!  Thanks!  We are 150 mi northeast of Rapid on the prairie.  Looking forward to driving the Shelby but not until weather is better.  I work at a hospital and drove it last Monday and nearly caused a riot!
Have a great Christmas!

Plenty of places to drive that Shelby, just watch for Goats

[verlyn12]

The deer are hazardous for sure but lots of open roads-only problem is HP knows where we live!

[svttim]

verlyn12, on 25 December 2011 - 09:31 AM, said:

The deer are hazardous for sure but lots of open roads-only problem is HP knows where we live!

Reminds me of the time my boss was driving in your area, doing 90 or so. If it had been me, Im sure I would have been facing disciplinary action. He was one of those who got away with everything. SDHP officer just gave him the thumbs down. Im sure it was because we were in a US Air Force truck. Still

[mark.barton]

Hi Everyone,

I'm also a first time Shelby owner. Just purchased (well, August really) a 2010 GT500. Performance White with Red Stripes and it is as stock as it came from the factory. I live in Abilene, KS and it's nice to see that there are other Shelby people in this state.

I plan on getting some track time with the car at Heartland Park as soon as it warms up and I am also planning on going to the Team Shelby event in Tulsa. I hope to see some of you there.

One last thing: I LOVE THIS CAR! Who needs a pacemaker or defibrillator when you own one of these......

Mark

[19again]

mark.barton, on 27 December 2011 - 07:00 AM, said:

Hi Everyone,

I'm also a first time Shelby owner. Just purchased (well, August really) a 2010 GT500. Performance White with Red Stripes and it is as stock as it came from the factory. I live in Abilene, KS and it's nice to see that there are other Shelby people in this state.

I plan on getting some track time with the car at Heartland Park as soon as it warms up and I am also planning on going to the Team Shelby event in Tulsa. I hope to see some of you there.

One last thing: I LOVE THIS CAR! Who needs a pacemaker or defibrillator when you own one of these......

Mark

Welcome to the Team Shelby forum from a Great Lakes member. And your choice of going to Tulsa coudn't be better unless you were to attend the Bash in Vegas.

[mark.barton]

19again, on 27 December 2011 - 07:41 AM, said:

Thank you for the welcome message. I'm still thinking about the Shelby Bash in Vegas, but I don't think time and money will allow me to attend. Spending too much money on a new garage for the car.

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mark.barton, on 27 December 2011 - 02:32 PM, said:

Thank you for the welcome message. I'm still thinking about the Shelby Bash in Vegas, but I don't think time and money will allow me to attend. Spending too much money on a new garage for the car.

Welcome Mark and Verlyn 12.  Mark do not forget about the Shelbyfest in Hermann Missouri.  We will be going  there for sure at the end of April. It is a nice easy drive across I-70, and Hermann is a neat place to go even without the Shelby's there.  I have only owned my 2008 SGT since May, so all the events will be new for me.  Verlyn, I noticed last year there was a national Mustang show in Sturgis in September.

[mark.barton]

2+2, on 28 December 2011 - 06:42 PM, said:

Welcome Mark and Verlyn 12.  Mark do not forget about the Shelbyfest in Hermann Missouri.  We will be going  there for sure at the end of April. It is a nice easy drive across I-70, and Hermann is a neat place to go even without the Shelby's there.  I have only owned my 2008 SGT since May, so all the events will be new for me.  Verlyn, I noticed last year there was a national Mustang show in Sturgis in September..

Shelbyfest in Hermann, MO. Sounds real interesting. All I have to do now is google Hermann

[07SGT0547]

mark.barton, on 28 December 2011 - 07:32 PM, said:

Shelbyfest in Hermann, MO. Sounds real interesting. All I have to do now is google Hermann

This ought to get you started in the right direction...

www.ShelbyFest.net

Welcome and see you around!

Edited by 07SGT0547, 29 December 2011 - 02:08 PM.

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07SGT0547, on 28 December 2011 - 07:44 PM, said:

This ought to get you started in the right direction...

www.ShelbyFest.net

Welcome and see you around!

My wife and I are going to ShelbyFest 2012 for sure. We got our room in Hermann already.  I would also like to make it to one of the 50 th year events too. I do not think we will make Tulsa, but may try to fly out to the  Barrett-Jackson Vegas event in September .We have been to Barrett-Jackson in Vegas before and it is fun. It is like the biggest car show you have ever been to, but all the cars are for sale.

[verlyn12]

2+2, on 28 December 2011 - 06:42 PM, said:

Welcome Mark and Verlyn 12.  Mark do not forget about the Shelbyfest in Hermann Missouri.  We will be going  there for sure at the end of April. It is a nice easy drive across I-70, and Hermann is a neat place to go even without the Shelby's there.  I have only owned my 2008 SGT since May, so all the events will be new for me.  Verlyn, I noticed last year there was a national Mustang show in Sturgis in September.

Yes, there is a huge Mustang Rally in Sturgis usually on Labor day Weekend.  The motorcycles are gone and the ponys take over!  The weekend before is a big Classic Car rally in Deadwood called Kool Deadwood Nites.  Friday and Saturday big concerts on Main Street with 60s bands and Sat morning a parade with about 700 cars.  Usually 10000 people in town for that.  So, everyone plan on coming to the Black Hills the end of Aug and first weekend of Sept.!

[whtstdhrse]

verlyn12 - I live in Pierre SD. and have attended the last 4 Sturgis Mustang Rallies and ready to sign up for 2012 rally. We don't have anything goin on due to the chilly weather but we get together for some road trip from time to time weather permiting of course. In june we get together for a poker run - some autocross - drag racing and car show at our Mustang / Corvette challenge . we also have a Pre-Mustang rally to kick off the Labor Day weekend that includes a poker run - prize drawings - burnout contest and a caravan that goes to Sturgis . We would be honored to have ya come on down an have some fun with us. where did ya pick up yer new hot rod ?