[KR_Mac]

Hello all,

I was just wondering if anyone has done any changes on the their KR... ? My thought was will it devalue or increase the value? Will it look tacky (not belong) or look ok for the KR? Beside the KR upgrade (I wouldnt mine getting in th future)... I dont see much else to get except for 20's for show and window tinting and maybe the KR banner for the windsheild... Does anyone have any thoughts on this...? Like you all I am a proud owner of this KR ride!!! Dont want to mess it up Please post some pics

08KR0224
Black on Black

This post has been edited by KR_Mac: 29 July 2009 - 01:37 PM

[09KR0058]

Being such a special car, I can't see doing anything major. All I've done so far is the sequential tail lights and the fuse box cover.

[KR_Mac]

09KR0058, on Jul 29 2009, 02:33 PM, said:

Being such a special car, I can't see doing anything major. All I've done so far is the sequential tail lights and the fuse box cover.

Oh yeah the sequential tail lights are a nice touch and fuse box. Your right... if anyone wanted to do major changes they should have started with something plain....

[Stalwart]

I plan on upgrading the supercharger and probably the Griggs suspension but I'll keep all the old parts if it is worth something in 40 years. I REALLY don't see them being very valuable, more than a regular GT500 but not VERY valuable. Look how many you can now buy for under $70k new . . . they can't give 'em away. Several months back there were over 400 available new unsold.

I've done the sequential tail lights, shorty antenna and I have the Redline hood struts, but I'm afraid to put 'em on.

DaveC is trying to convince me to remove my front air splitter and install a $795 Shelby unit so I don't kill the $3-4000 factory one.

[mdwayne]

KR_Mac, on Jul 29 2009, 02:30 PM, said:

Hello all,

I was just wondering if anyone has done any changes on the their KR... ? My thought was will it devalue or increase the value? Will it look tacky (not belong) or look ok for the KR? Beside the KR upgrade (I wouldnt mine getting in th future)... I dont see much else to get except for 20's for show and window tinting and maybe the KR banner for the windsheild... Does anyone have any thoughts on this...? Like you all I am a proud owner of this KR ride!!! Dont want to mess it up Please post some pics

08KR0224
Black on Black

First thing I did to my 09 black on black was have it tinted...............looks awesome.

[GT500-07]

my wish list if I get a KR

Shelby Bear Extreme Brake Set--you choice of color---Blue--Black--Red--Silver (Is this the front and rear kits? If not, can the rear kit be added?)
Shelby Carbon Fiber Rocker Panels
Special Shelby CSM Specific KR Door Sill Plates
Shelby GT500 KR Special Floor Mat Set
Shebly Gauge Pod
Shelby Ford Racing Whipple
FR TB
FR 123mm Maf
FR CJ damper
Shelby cooling upgrades
KR Leather Trimmed Console Lid
Shelby 6spd shifter
Shelby control arms
Shelby caster/camber plates
Shelby new watts
FR Aluminum block with Forged internal
Ford GT High Lift cams
Shelby/JBA LT's/complete exhaust

[09KR0058]

Stalwart, on Jul 29 2009, 06:51 PM, said:

I've done the sequential tail lights, shorty antenna...

I've seen that shorty antenna and like the looks, but find it hard to believe that the reception would be even as good as the stock one. How do you like it? I still wish that the car came with the in-windshield antenna like my Navigator.

Stalwart, on Jul 29 2009, 06:51 PM, said:

...I have the Redline hood struts, but I'm afraid to put 'em on.

Amen there. There is no way I'm going to do that. Although some say its ok, no one knows how it will affect the carbon fiber hood years from now. I have to believe it will warp the hood after time.

Stalwart, on Jul 29 2009, 06:51 PM, said:

DaveC is trying to convince me to remove my front air splitter and install a $795 Shelby unit so I don't kill the $3-4000 factory one.

I understand the reasoning there, but I'm just enjoying my KR as-is. No need to worry about things you can't directly control.

[09KR0058]

GT500-07, on Jul 29 2009, 07:11 PM, said:

my wish list if I get a KR

Shelby Bear Extreme Brake Set--you choice of color---Blue--Black--Red--Silver (Is this the front and rear kits? If not, can the rear kit be added?)
Shelby Carbon Fiber Rocker Panels
Special Shelby CSM Specific KR Door Sill Plates
Shelby GT500 KR Special Floor Mat Set
Shebly Gauge Pod
Shelby Ford Racing Whipple
FR TB
FR 123mm Maf
FR CJ damper
Shelby cooling upgrades
KR Leather Trimmed Console Lid
Shelby 6spd shifter
Shelby control arms
Shelby caster/camber plates
Shelby new watts
FR Aluminum block with Forged internal
Ford GT High Lift cams
Shelby/JBA LT's/complete exhaust

I've been looking for the KR floor mat set, but can't find it anywhere. Do you have, or know of a source for that?

[GT500-07]

09KR0058, on Jul 30 2009, 10:32 AM, said:

I've been looking for the KR floor mat set, but can't find it anywhere. Do you have, or know of a source for that?

only with the Shelby upfitters package

[09KR0058]

GT500-07, on Jul 30 2009, 11:04 AM, said:

only with the Shelby upfitters package

Say what? Haven't heard of that before. What else could possibly be done to a KR to "upfit" it?

Oops. Nevermind. I found the thread:
http://www.teamshelb...showtopic=35565

This post has been edited by 09KR0058: 30 July 2009 - 07:31 AM

[MMcGuirk]

09KR0058, on Jul 30 2009, 08:25 AM, said:

Say what? Haven't heard of that before. What else could possibly be done to a KR to "upfit" it?

TVS SC, 6 piston front brakes, 14" rear rotors

[BlackShelby]

I am in motion now buying a KR .Lets face it, the KR has drop in value way more then a regular GT500 has. Average selling price for a new KR now is 60-70k
I plan on modding it for sure. TVS with other performance upgrades.
I doubt in my lifetime or at least in the next 40-50 years, I would be lucky to get back what I paid for it .
Its a neat car definitely,but value Iam not counting on it. I plan on having fun with it.

[Stalwart]

I've noticed no difference with the shorty antenna and I live in a hilly area. I was used to driving a car that had a front valance that was always at risk and I manage to keep that one safe. My wife is a bit worried though when she takes it out, she always refused to drive my old Ferrari. I agree, just enjoy the darn car and just keep any pieces you upgrade.

09KR0058, on Jul 30 2009, 07:30 AM, said:

I've seen that shorty antenna and like the looks, but find it hard to believe that the reception would be even as good as the stock one. How do you like it? I still wish that the car came with the in-windshield antenna like my Navigator.



Amen there. There is no way I'm going to do that. Although some say its ok, no one knows how it will affect the carbon fiber hood years from now. I have to believe it will warp the hood after time.



I understand the reasoning there, but I'm just enjoying my KR as-is. No need to worry about things you can't directly control.

[gc12]

I have already installed the shorty aluminum antenna, the black anodis Shelby fuel door, the aluminum cup holder surround, Shelby trunk and floor mats, the Shelby KR leather armrest, the european rear lights and I'd like to install the 20' Alcoa wheels with upgraded brakes and the 605hp blower...

[JerseySandy]

J&M control arms

Guage pack (fitted at Tasca)

Nothing else ...yet

[09KR0058]

JerseySandy, on Aug 3 2009, 07:32 PM, said:

J&M control arms

What's the story on these?????

[txcobra]

Reviving this thread...any other mods out there?

My 5 minor mods so far (before she was home even 24 hours):

1- Sequentials
2- Signed Airbag Cover
3- Shorty Antenna
4- SVT valve stem caps
5- Mats (still on the way)

Thinking about: Custom Cover, 20" Alcoa's, Either Upfitter package or Brakes, Kenny Bell, Driveshaft, gauges, KR console cover and more

[FiaCobra]

Not planning on doing anything major. Perhaps solid 1/4 window covers painted body color and also the side mirrors. I purchased a set off eBay awhile back so i'll just have them painted.
Sequential tail lights
Replace the carbon fiber chin spoiler with the plastic one from the GT-500. Don't feel like having a $700 oops with a driveway apron !
One piece driveshaft

This post has been edited by FiaCobra: 15 October 2009 - 01:54 AM

[twicebitten]

so far the mod list
1.shelby kicker upgade
2.shelby kr floor mats
3.ford racing throttle body
in process right now
console upgrade
shifter boot upgrade

[twicebitten]

hey txcobra where you get your tail light from ? been thinking of doing it.