Jmeo's 2020 Shelby American GT500 SE Wide Body Build (+ "Phase 2")
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Pissed me off too! I spent months trying to get the SE build. Was in computer and set. Kept emailing the point of contact and he blew me off until the new reveal and now the build is no longer listed.
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The situation is still pending, and I am hopeful it will work itself out, but to be completely honest, yes.
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Oh, wow, that sucks. May I ask who your POC was?
If I am understanding you correctly, they have stopped taking SE orders for the 2020-2022 GT500?
Hopefully it's just that they are no longer taking new reservations and will still fulfill the orders previously received.
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I don't see the build on the website. It's been over a month and nothing. Called and send emails. No responses.
I don't see the build on the website. It's been over a month and nothing. Called and send emails. No responses.
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Yea, I remember thinking I would be able to work it out with Shelby, but they play hardball and with serious attitude. They think their Sh** don't stink.
Good luck with your issue!
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Thank you TonyWow.
Good luck with everything Jaime. I hope it all works out for you.
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Things still unfolding, and hopefully will all work out the way it should. I took the car home on Wednesday and it felt so good to be back in the drivers seat. I drove it back there yesterday to show them something I found and they got me a ride home and kept the car to get it immediately fixed. Maybe getting it home (again) today.
I will say, the paint shop has been absolutely amazing to deal with and I am grateful for all they have done to produce a top notch outcome, but also how they are dealing with the situation.
I couldn't help taking this picture with my phone when I was about to get a ride home. Someone recently said to me that what's happening is not the cars fault, and he's correct. When I see this thing, it brings the feels to my cockles. That's how you know you love what your seeing.
Side note, I freaking LOVE the wheels!
I will say, the paint shop has been absolutely amazing to deal with and I am grateful for all they have done to produce a top notch outcome, but also how they are dealing with the situation.
I couldn't help taking this picture with my phone when I was about to get a ride home. Someone recently said to me that what's happening is not the cars fault, and he's correct. When I see this thing, it brings the feels to my cockles. That's how you know you love what your seeing.
Side note, I freaking LOVE the wheels!
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The car looks SO GOOD Jaime. Hopefully you can get everything resolved with SA. I’m with you on the wheels, they really pop with the car. First thing my eyes went to if I’m being honest. I hope you decide to keep the car, as you said, it’s not the car’s fault. And I think you would come to regret the decision, I know I would. Best of luck!Things still unfolding, and hopefully will all work out the way it should. I took the car home on Wednesday and it felt so good to be back in the drivers seat. I drove it back there yesterday to show them something I found and they got me a ride home and kept the car to get it immediately fixed. Maybe getting it home (again) today.
I will say, the paint shop has been absolutely amazing to deal with and I am grateful for all they have done to produce a top notch outcome, but also how they are dealing with the situation.
I couldn't help taking this picture with my phone when I was about to get a ride home. Someone recently said to me that what's happening is not the cars fault, and he's correct. When I see this thing, it brings the feels to my cockles. That's how you know you love what your seeing.
Side note, I freaking LOVE the wheels!
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She's home and ready to go under the knife....... again.
To my knowledge, they paint the underside of the hood black on the KR cars. I decided to leave mine exposed carbon fiber, like my SE hood was, albeit that one was dry carbon. I did check with SA, and they assured me this hood is safe to leave exposed carbon.
I love the height of the new hood and how the gloss carbon is noticeably more visible compared to the SE dry carbon hood. This picture doesn't do enough justice, but it’s obviously higher than the SE hood was, and the carbon fiber is nicely visible from inside the car, especially when the sun hits it.
Looking forward to the coming car season!
To my knowledge, they paint the underside of the hood black on the KR cars. I decided to leave mine exposed carbon fiber, like my SE hood was, albeit that one was dry carbon. I did check with SA, and they assured me this hood is safe to leave exposed carbon.
I love the height of the new hood and how the gloss carbon is noticeably more visible compared to the SE dry carbon hood. This picture doesn't do enough justice, but it’s obviously higher than the SE hood was, and the carbon fiber is nicely visible from inside the car, especially when the sun hits it.
Looking forward to the coming car season!
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Post auto body work Jmeo inspection, as well as an install. Let's just say, auto body shops are like finish carpenters. On the outside things look great, but underneath the caulk and paint, it ain't.
Luckily for me, my son is a career mechanic, and he did all the work, as I’m still healing from shoulder surgery.
Luckily for me, my son is a career mechanic, and he did all the work, as I’m still healing from shoulder surgery.
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