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Owner:   kurtrh
Year: 2008
Make: Shelby
Model: GT500
Est.Horsepower: 500
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Just picked up this 2008 Shelby GT500. Can feel the extra 500 lbs. up front. Not as nimble as my 2006 GT w/Ford Racing Suspension & Nitto Extreme 555's. But a better ride. A very smooth car overall. Mild mannered in every day driving. The extra leather and bolstered seats are nice touches. Enjoying the Navi/Sat. radio combo as well. Not so sure about the Goodyear F1 runflats yet but more time will tell. The 6-speed shifter seems a bit better than the stock GT 5-speed shifter. The 3:31 ring & pinion seems a bit high. A 3:73 like the KR seems a better fit. Very pleased with the job Shelby-SVT did on this Mustang.

kurtrh
kurtrh | New User
Posts: 11 | Joined 03/21/08
Posted: 08/21/08 04:23 PM

Your right about the Roush package. Its a nice blend of handling and acceleration. The Shelby is front heavy and in factory trim develops a push in hard cornering. My 06' GT stays very neutral with all the suspension work. But I bought the Shelby more as a nice cruiser than a car I would take out on our clubs track days. We have plenty of Roush , Saleen , Steeda , Shelby and owner modified Stangs' in our club and I knew what I was getting. Its pretty tame overall which I am enjoying. Thanks for your attention.
untamed_roush
untamed_roush | New User
Posts: 2 | Joined 08/17/08
Posted: 08/17/08 06:32 PM

Should have bought a Roush if you want speed and handling. Shelby cars are fast in strait lines but a Roush will make you beg for mercy in the corners.  Nice color choice.
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