2007 Ford Shelby Cobra GT500

Replying to: bri66 (Sep 06, 2006 2:17 am)

Replying to: shelbywise (Aug 09, 2006 2:58 pm)

My car arrived to the dealer yesterday...and w/transit damage to the front fascia and lower grille. It needs to go to the body shop for some tlc before I take delivery...nothing major, but its arrival is somewhat bittersweet after waiting nearly six months and knowing it was perfect when it left Flat Rock, MI...The transport co.'s don't give a chit about how these cars are delivered, just get them on/off ASAP and come back for more. They will pay for the repairs, but that is beside the point. So I'm looking at another week at best before I actually take delivery...and the beat goes on.

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• bri66 (Sep 15, 2006 7:38 pm)
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Replying to: shelbywise (Sep 15, 2006 4:41 pm)

Sorry to hear about the damage. I agree 100% about the nonsense we have to deal with when it comes to the shipping of these cars. Mine was built and completed on August 30th. The regional Ford rep to my dealership that the car should arrive to the dealership on Sep 6th. The last word I received about it's status was on Sep 8th that the car was still sitting in Michigan waiting to be scheduled for a train box. These cars are being sent out as if they were $9,000 Focus's In any event I'm glad to hear your dealership has received yours, but am very sorry to hear about the damage.

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Replying to: bri66 (Sep 15, 2006 7:38 pm)

Thanks for your concern. I went back the following evening to take another look my car. It's really nothing major...they had washed the car and roped it off on the showroom floor with DO NOT TOUCH/SOLD UNIT signs in the windows...I walked around it about 10 times looking for so much as a gnats ass to complain about...but couldn't find anything outside of the original damage. Hopefully your car gets handled by someone who cares about anothers car regardless of the price...I know these kinds of things happen, but that doesn't make it any easier to deal with.

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Replying to: shelbywise (Sep 18, 2006 9:30 am)

{Shelbywise}, hope you have your Shelby by now. I just found out today mine is still sitting in Flat Rock waiting for the clutch to be inspected before it's released for shipping. Might still be weeks away. Hope to see it before snow. Any members here that have their Shelby's have any trouble with their clutches? I read some posts a few weeks ago that some owners complaining that their clutches are slipping. The beat goes on and on........

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Replying to: bri66 (Sep 23, 2006 8:09 pm)

Unfortunately I have yet to take delivery My dealer is telling me I should get the car this Fri. 9/29. One of the bumper stripes was nicked by the transport co. and they were waiting for new stripes to arrive to the parts dept...Regarding your car and the clutch issue...I have read some owners are complaining about the difficulty in feathering the clutch on take off as well some odd vibrations in the clutch. I believe most of this has been deemed normal for the cerametallic clutch that is used in the GT500. I have a complete copy of the Pre-Delivery Instructions (PDI) that the dealer uses for the GT500. In the PDI it makes reference to the difficulties with the GT500 clutch due to its high performance nature...and goes on to explain that all of this is NORMAL. If you would like a copy of the PDI please email me at go5goearthlink.net and I will email it to you. Hopefully your car gets released soon...

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Replying to: shelbywise (Sep 25, 2006 7:03 am)

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Replying to: shelbywise (Sep 25, 2006 7:03 am)

My dealer called me an hour ago to let me know that my Shelby was cleared and sent out of Flat Rock last Thursday. He is expecting it this Wednesday. Why he didn't have that info for me this past Saturday is beyond me, but right now I am quite excited. Question, are you having any trouble with your clutch? I don't expect it can be any worse than my 3 speed in my 66 coupe. HA! HA! Hopefully we'll both be taking ours home this Friday.

Replying to: 7shlby (Sep 25, 2006 7:56 am)

I'll have to check under mine when I get it. Thanks for the info and also the info on your clutch. Question anyone know of a good product to use to get the ultimate shine? I usually buy stuff to clean at Wal-Mart, but want to make sure I do a real good job on my Shelby.

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