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[Mr. Haney]

Ford Racing has an approved spring to lower the cars with the SVT Performance Package

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[svt13]

662HP631TQ, on 09 August 2012 - 09:30 AM, said:

No one from Shelby is responding... At least acknowledge these folks geez! LOL!
I don't like the wheels or exhaust, funny thing is those seem to be the most eye popping changes in my opinion. Gotta be honest anyway, I probably won't get this, but I am not a fan of those 2 things, mainly because the Quad pipes are so new and radical, they should stay that way They tie the newness of the '13 together.

Let the roasting on me begin lol!

I don have to agree on the Alcoas though!

They don't want to respond because they are embarassed that they didn't get info from us before hand before they did such a stupid change lol.

[SSSNAKE]

Imatk, on 08 August 2012 - 07:54 AM, said:

Wheels are awful even with a color change I would say they would mask the awful but still awful. And I disagree with the "growing on me" statement... that just means you're getting more used to the awful.

The Alcoas NEVER had to "grow on me," I knew the instant I saw them that they were awesome, that's why I bought them.

The exhaust tips look completely out of place. The quad exhaust looks WAAAY better.

The rest of the package looks ok, but I agree with what others have posted that it appears more of a brake upgrade and cosmetic package than anything else.

Couldn't have said it gooder!

[EL SHELBY]

Wow, I'm really surprised by the negative reviews here.

The Alcoas are a great looking wheel but have been played out. It's time for a fresh look. As for the wheels shown here, I like them and I imagine once we have some higher quality photos that show the entire car and not just close-ups that opinions will change. With True Forge being a supplier to Shelby I would not be surprised if Shelby offers a choice of wheels for your new SS.

In my opinion, the large oval exhaust tips flow much better with the lines of the car and give the rearend the appearance that a little more thought was put into the look. Besides, who wants an SS that could be mistaken for a showroom stock GT500 from the rear?

Lastly, concerning power, I suspect Shelby is still working on the package and isn't ready to show the options just yet. It is a brand new motor they are working with, give them time. We all know the Old Man would never be satisfied with his name on a Super Snake that had OEM power numbers.

Edited by EL SHELBY, 09 August 2012 - 12:23 PM.

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EL SHELBY, on 09 August 2012 - 12:11 PM, said:

Wow, I'm really surprised by the negative reviews here.

The Alcoas are a great looking wheel but have been played out. It's time for a fresh look. As for the wheels shown here, I like them and I imagine once we have some higher quality photos that show the entire car and not just close-ups that opinions will change. With True Forge being a supplier to Shelby I would not be surprised if Shelby offers a choice of wheels for your new SS.

In my opinion, the large oval exhaust tips flow much better with the lines of the car and give the rearend the appearance that a little more thought was put into the look. Besides, who wants an SS that could be mistaken for a showroom stock GT500 from the rear?

Lastly, concerning power, I suspect Shelby is still working on the package and isn't ready to show the options just yet. It is a brand new motor they are working with, give them time. We all know the Old Man would never be satisfied with his name on a Super Snake that had OEM power numbers.

As far as alcoas. If it aint broken why fix it? When you already have perfection why do you want to change it lol. As far as oval tips, this is not a lexus. Quad tips is the way to go. They should have made bigger chrome ones though. Or maybe a true quad tip exhaust not just a muffler with 2 tips coming out of it.

[devious_stang]

I disagree the alcoas are played out, they are probably the best wheels ever made for the shelby...then they replace with these? fresh look? nothing fresh about them but im just one man, the angle of the spokes and insane large lips just make the car gaudy....and the rear exhaust tips look like jap luxo sedans...not feeling it! Im sorry but the 2013 GT500 looks awesome and making imporvements have been to be new because just slapping on existing pieces is not working along with this "fresh look" wheels and exhaust...I for one wanted alcoas super bad, in black and now you have to ya upwards of 5K for used ones....unacceptable

[EL SHELBY]

Thank God we're allowed to different opinions.....

I would have rather seen Shelby create a new lower facia that incorporated a functional diffuser. The black plastic of the rear facia appears to be a separate piece.

[662HP631TQ]

This is one of those cases where "If you don't like it don't buy it" I don't like it so I won't. A lot of people will though, and that is ok.
The oval pipes do look JDM...
The Wheels just don't do it for me.
I have seen some cool wheels by ADV1 though.

I don't know Shelby is a fine company the final product should be insane!

[Larry T]

Looks awesome !!!

[Max Cruise]

For one, I don't like the alloys personally. Alcoas were way better but I would've gladly accepted if they replaced alcoas with something "better" than them. But these....Jeez!
The quad tip exhausts are fine for me. I don't really have a problem as far as the aesthetics thingy goes. However that rear mounted grill is placed a bit weirdly.
On a final note, my favorite SuperSnake was always and will always be a '11. If Shelby doesn't come up with brighter ideas in near future, that is.

[AH64DFlyboy]

I dont like the exhaust tips.  I emailed and asked about it and I got some generic response about a 2008 SS offering 650 hp.  Mine comes with 650  why would I spend that just for a body kit.  I am a little upset I didnt get a better response regarding the 13 Supersnake.

[svt13]

AH64DFlyboy, on 10 August 2012 - 11:14 AM, said:

I dont like the exhaust tips.  I emailed and asked about it and I got some generic response about a 2008 SS offering 650 hp.  Mine comes with 650  why would I spend that just for a body kit.  I am a little upset I didnt get a better response regarding the 13 Supersnake.

Well then if you want an SS all you have to do is 1700 for hood, 750 for splitter, 550 for tanks, 150 for brake cooling. Ignore everything else.  So instead of paying 40k you just pay 3k and you get an SS clone lol.

[rocky]

AH64DFlyboy, on 10 August 2012 - 11:14 AM, said:

I dont like the exhaust tips.  I emailed and asked about it and I got some generic response about a 2008 SS offering 650 hp.  Mine comes with 650  why would I spend that just for a body kit.  I am a little upset I didnt get a better response regarding the 13 Supersnake.

I think the exhaust tips look better that the euro twin tips.

[EL SHELBY]

AH64DFlyboy, on 10 August 2012 - 11:14 AM, said:

I dont like the exhaust tips.  I emailed and asked about it and I got some generic response about a 2008 SS offering 650 hp.  Mine comes with 650  why would I spend that just for a body kit.  I am a little upset I didnt get a better response regarding the 13 Supersnake.

It's a prototype, Sales wouldn't know anything yet. Give them a chance to finalize the package.

[Norton]

AH64DFlyboy, on 10 August 2012 - 11:14 AM, said:

I dont like the exhaust tips.  I emailed and asked about it and I got some generic response about a 2008 SS offering 650 hp.  Mine comes with 650  why would I spend that just for a body kit.  I am a little upset I didnt get a better response regarding the 13 Supersnake.

I've received multiple similarly disappointing responses to every one of my inquiries.

EL SHELBY, on 10 August 2012 - 05:58 PM, said:

It's a prototype, Sales wouldn't know anything yet. Give them a chance to finalize the package.

Prototype or not, canned answers that have little if anything to do with the question(s) asked do nothing to inspire confidence in the organization or its products.  They'd be better off simply telling us they don't know anything than offering seemingly random bits of unrelated information.

[jnf]

Went out to Shelby today on my way back down from St.George, UT.
Asked one of the sales guys on the floor about the 13 SS.
He said that it would not be on display until the end of the month as they were still working on the final product.
He had no additional information to give.

Did see a race red 1000 parked outside of the mod shop. Very good looking in red.

[svt13]

The sales people no nothing about this car or even the products. You have to call shelbyautos and talk to them. Or talk to johnathan. The super snake is done hence why they posted it on FB then they took the pics down probably because there was so much hate for it they decided to redo it. I bet the owner bitched at them too. I sure as hell wouldn't accpet what they did if I paid them 40k

[2010KonaBlueGT]

svt13, on 11 August 2012 - 09:42 AM, said:

The sales people no nothing about this car or even the products.

He's talking about the sales reps at Shelby in Las Vegas. I have personally talked to/with Steve Mansell (probably the same person he spoke with) and he is extremely knowledgeable on the Super Snake, as is Roger Sorel. And both are pure professionals too.

I can't comment on the other Sales Reps (because I have never interacted with them) but I believe that since they have one basic product to sell, they all know their product as well as Roger and Steve do.

I haven't checked the FB page recently so I did not realize they pulled the pics. But I also noticed a license plate on the car in early pics so I too believe it is owned by someone rather than the property of Shelby (who would have a 'dlr' plate or no plate at all on a Prototype, as per all of their other P & C cars). And since no price has  been anounced for the '13 SS, $40K is speculating at this stage.

My BET is, if it's a privately owned car and it's being used as a "prototype", the owner got a deal on it anyway. PURE SPECULATION on my part though!



Phill

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2010KonaBlueGT, on 11 August 2012 - 10:07 AM, said:

He's talking about the sales reps at Shelby in Las Vegas. I have personally talked to/with Steve Mansell (probably the same person he spoke with) and he is extremely knowledgeable on the Super Snake, as is Roger Sorel. And both are pure professionals too.

I can't comment on the other Sales Reps (because I have never interacted with them) but I believe that since they have one basic product to sell, they all know their product as well as Roger and Steve do.

I haven't checked the FB page recently so I did not realize they pulled the pics. But I also noticed a license plate on the car in early pics so I too believe it is owned by someone rather than the property of Shelby (who would have a 'dlr' plate or no plate at all on a Prototype, as per all of their other P & C cars). And since no price has  been anounced for the '13 SS, $40K is speculating at this stage.

My BET is, if it's a privately owned car and it's being used as a "prototype", the owner got a deal on it anyway. PURE SPECULATION on my part though!



Phill

I am not referring to Roger, Robert or Steve. I am talking about the people you would get on the phone if you just called shelbystore.com. The guy told me himself that they don't really know much just sell the parts.

And I wouldn't even pay 20k for what they did. Maybe 10 MAX. But hey if there was some super special deal then damn I would have offered my car and just taken off the wheels and exhaust after I got it back lol.

[jnf]

I saw this car being delivered at a local dealer about 4 to 6 weeks ago. Went back the next day to check it out and it was gone.
I have a good idea as to who the car belongs to.
Also, at the rev your engine event for Carroll at SAI, I spoke with Roger who spoke in the direction of 2 SS models. ( and the man knows the products he sells )
The sales person I spoke to yesterday was very knowledgeable on what he was talking about as well. These people know what they are talking about.
Problem is simply that the car is not complete from a performance point. It was also stated that the car is still in the shop.