Team Shelby http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:53:55 -0800 59 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50721
My plan, up until the past couple of days, was to go with the stock staggered sizes of the CS40s and wrap them in a set of Michelin PS2s size 275/35 on the front and 305/35 on the back.

But the thought of going to a narrower wheel in front really bugs me -- on top of which there have been all these posts on this forum about people fitting 12” wheels with 335/30s out back. So I’ve been re-examining my options and think I’ve settled on a plan. But it’s a gamble, so I’d like to hear what others think – particularly those that have some experience running 335/30s at the rear.

It seems that the maximum wheel backspacing that anybody has run, without causing clearance issues, is 8.97” for an Alcoa 10” wheel (with a 37 mm offset), widened by two inches (stock backspacing for the Alcoa 10” is 6.97”). For comparison, our stock GT500 wheels have a 9.5” width, a backspacing of 7.125" and an offset of 45 mm.

Well here’s my plan: I think I’m going to order a set of 4 black 10”x20” CS40s which have a stock backspacing of 7.27” and an offset of +45 mm. Two of these I am going to have narrowed by 0.5”, resulting in a 9.5” width with 6.77” backspacing – or about 3/8” less than our stock GT500 wheels. I’d like to use these on the front with the 275/35 PS2s.

Then I’d like to widen the other pair of CS40s by 1.5”. This results in a wheel that is 11.5” wide with a backspacing of 8.77”. It turns out that an 11.5” wheel is the minimum recommended width for the Michelin 335/30 PS2 tire so, if I’ve done my math right, everything should fit.

I have the Ford FR3 suspension and a Fays2 watts link which, from reading all the posts here, seems like it should provide enough clearance.

However, before I do something foolish, I would appreciate some advice. Does this sound doable?

Many thanks!

Steve]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:07 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50721 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50719 Hey guys I am going a new direction with the car and want a set of Bogarts for the front and rear. Looking to trade my 18x9.5 fronts and 18x11 rears with the tires on them. New bands and sensors, 315x30 M/T drag radials on the rear maybe 2,000 miles at most on them. Stock front wheels with about 12k on them. Pics on request. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:54:49 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50719 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50717 The green dab up (narrower spun downwards) or vice versa? ]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:16:25 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50717 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50716
He is located at:
18401 Vanowen St. Suite K. Reseda, CA 91335]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:17:11 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50716 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50715
He is located at:
18401 Vanowen St. Suite K. Reseda, CA 91335]]> Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:15:30 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50715 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50709
http://www.fordshowparts.com/store.cfm?dep...p;parentID=1138

or

www.fordcustomscuffplates.com

Will post pics of the installation and final look after I take delivery. Can't wait.

SVTRIDE


]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:58:22 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50709 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50708 Well it was a great day to see the car being pulled out of the body shop. Just a mere 7 weeks after being vandalized. The stripes are absolutely amazing now that they are painted on the car. We kept them the same color and just added more metallic to bring them to life a little more. After laying down and sanding several coats of clear you can not even feel the stripes. I will try to get better shots this weekend. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:25:08 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50708 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50705
Thanks.]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:55:51 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50705 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50703
James]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:45:18 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50703 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50699 It all started last week when the wife and I took the daughter to the orthodontist. It was a nice day so we decided to take the snake. On the way to back to the car after the appointment I noticed that my exhaust was melting the rear facia. I took the car straight to the local dealer just to have them fix and that is when they noticed the rear end seal leaking and the mechanic informed me that there are metal shavings in there. So Today I take the car back to have further looked at and everything but the gears are toast. I love my Snake so I am just really bummed. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:19:10 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50699 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50698
Thx,

-- Bob]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:47:30 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50698 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50696 Just curious how many KR owners have done the upfitter package or made a blower swap. If you have done a blower swap what did you go with and why? Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:48:42 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50696 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50695
If so, is the sound tremendously better than stock? I know you save alot of weight with the single 10" sub (60 lbs)

Is it truely plug & play? or do you need to drill new mounting holes for the amp and sub?

Does the new amp install behind the sub and take the place of the OEM amp?

Is it worth the price?

Thanks in advance for your input.

Steve]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:01:57 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50695 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50694
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHD8Xf5Rnvo...layer_embedded#]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:01:09 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50694 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50686
http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=51242 2010 Crystal Black Pearl Civic Si]]> Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:56:40 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50686 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50684 set of stock gt500 injectors with around 1000 miles on them $175 shipped Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:45:07 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50684 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50682 Thanks all]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:04:27 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50682 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50678
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]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:50:25 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50678 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50677 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php...st&p=850562
Since we can't comment there I'll comment here.
Am I the only one who thinks those prices are way high? My non-professional guess is they are a least 20K high.

Not trying to stir the pot , just want to see what interest is out there.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:07:22 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50677 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50672
I went with a 91/4 all the way thru...

BEFORE





AFTER


]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:36:29 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50672 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50667
Question: Are the new, 'real' ones available and does anyone know details on how much, who do I contact, etc., to buy some for my ride??]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:58:01 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50667 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50663


I actually threw a code P0128 (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature)

I really didn't think it was possible for the coolant temp to be below the thermostat regulating temp in a 640 rwhp car that is prone to heat soak.

Particularly when there is no thermostat!

Apparently that's a sign it's time to put her up for the winter. ]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:57:40 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50663 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50654
I have a C&L CAI + tune from VMP. Stock pulley and stock everything else. That making it easy to go back to stock when I take it in for service.

Now, having seen, and heard more about, JLT CAIs at a recent show, started me down the road of why not put on a JLT CAI.

Driven by two things:

1. The throat of the C&L CAI is cast aluminum and get freaking HOT, and knowing there is an air temp sensor in there, even at speed, not sure if that would really drive the heat of the air coming in up and cost me some power (particularly when driving slow and/or in the heat of summer).
2. The JLT seems to have more surface area, and thus should be able to get more air in with less effort. Oh, yea, they look cool too.

However if I'm going to do a JLT CAI, might as well do a stock-look VMP 2.65" SC pulley.
Oh, if I'm going to do a stock-look SC pulley, probably best to go with new plugs due to the extra boost.
Hummm....and with the extra heat from the smaller pulley, probably should upgrade my heat exchanger (so much for quickly being able to go back to stock look when I take it in for service)
Then ya know, with all that, having a trusted performance shop handle it and do a Dyno tune would have it handled best and get the most out of my mods (power-wise) possible.

All adds up a a NICE chunk of change and just keeps feeding on itself more and more...

So, is it really worth it? I pose the question to those with C&L CAIs on if ANYBODY has noticed any Heat Soak or other indications that the hot cast aluminum throat of the CAI is costing power.

Thoughts and comments from all on if the $2K or so investment would really make any noticable difference in, I mean feel it in the seat, power are welcome and encouraged as well.]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:10:13 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50654 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50653
that resembles the KR hood

i cant wait]]> Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:35:21 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50653 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50645 Mods are:
Evo KB 2.8 "Comp" kit w/3.25 pulley and J Lund tune
IW 10% lower
93 octane pump w/1 can Torco per tank
Afco HE
Reische Perf 170 thermostat
DSS driveshaft
FRPP 373 w/Detroit Tru Trac
Magnaflow muff deletes

Just want to say a big thanks to Jon Lund. He made himself available for over two hours making changes and sending revised tunes. He went above and beyond the call of duty. Not only does he know his stuff, he is a stand up guy. I would recommend him to everyone!]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:33:42 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50645 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50643
Is there a tsb on the a/c condenser drain or did I dream that? I'm almost certain that's what it is rather than a body leak, because of the foul odor from the a/c....... What's the fix for the funky smell? I'd rather not take it to the local dealer, but I can't afford another 1/2 day in Nashville this week!

Thanks!]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:12:46 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50643 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50642
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2007-Shelby...=item20ae21cabc

Grabber don't look you might get sick : )]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:41:14 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50642 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50641
$250.00 plus shipping.

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:54:13 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50641 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50638 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:49:58 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50638 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50637
Hey there folks, I could use a little help here. When I picked up my KR, I asked the sales guy to find the proper KR mats for me, and was told that the "running pony" mats in the car are the ones that it's supposed to come with...
On my KR window sticker, it lists "Custom Shelby Floor Mat Badges". Exactly what is that?
Can anyone be so kind, as to post a picture of the original mats in an '09 KR? I'm still trying to get the dealer to come up with the correct ones. I can't believe they're supposed to be a small running pony.

Thanks much, Duane]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:18:57 -0800 http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=50637