It’s finally time GT500 KR (update: being built)

[Evolvd]

Have you looked into what the KR gives you for exhaust? I believe it is the same exhaust as mine (Shelby by Borla), but with black exhaust tips (mine are polished/chrome). You may already be getting the switch fire, but I cannot say for sure. If it's not the switch fire, I am guessing it is the X. If so, the difference in between the X and switch fire may not be worth the cost of buying the switch fire and then the work to install it.

If you are getting the mid muffler, absolutely change to the switch fire....IMHO.

I have the Shelby by Borla exhaust and I love the tone of the resonated H pipe. Too me the switch fire setup is too loud, but you know what they say about opinions lol.

For the OP, I recommend running whatever it comes with for a bit and seeing how you like it before throwing a couple hundred dollars at a midline you may or may not like.

just my .02

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[CaptDave]

Have you looked into what the KR gives you for exhaust? I believe it is the same exhaust as mine (Shelby by Borla), but with black exhaust tips (mine are polished/chrome). You may already be getting the switch fire, but I cannot say for sure. If it's not the switch fire, I am guessing it is the X. If so, the difference in between the X and switch fire may not be worth the cost of buying the switch fire and then the work to install it.

If you are getting the mid muffler, absolutely change to the switch fire....IMHO.

To be completely fair, I’m not entirely sure which of the three it’s coming with. I assumed the mid muffler since they love to mention how the car is 50 state legal. I know that applies mainly to emissions, but I’m sure you know how CA is about exhaust noise . The website isn’t very forthcoming as it only says “Shelby by Borla cat-back exhaust”.

I think I’ll email sales and see if they know. And I agree that if it’s the X, may not be worth the upgrade, but definitely is if it’s the mid muffler. And yes, appears to be the black tips variety.

 

[CaptDave]

I have the Shelby by Borla exhaust and I love the tone of the resonated H pipe. Too me the switch fire setup is too loud, but you know what they say about opinions lol.

For the OP, I recommend running whatever it comes with for a bit and seeing how you like it before throwing a couple hundred dollars at a midline you may or may not like.

just my .02

Appreciate the input. I wouldn’t change it day one if it doesn’t come with the Switchfire; you’re right I may like H pipe if that’s what it is.

I also enjoy doing my part to bring some sanity back to leftville, I mean CA, by reminding people that cars are allowed to have some sound .

 

[BlkMach10510]

Does the chassis number change when it becomes a KR or will it have 2?

 

[Evolvd]

Does the chassis number change when it becomes a KR or will it have 2?

Chassis number remains the same, but the car gets a CSM number from Shelby.

 

[BlkMach10510]

Chassis number remains the same, but the car gets a CSM number from Shelby.

Ah ok, nice.

 

[CaptDave]

Does the chassis number change when it becomes a KR or will it have 2?

Here’s an example from another KR. I braved Speed Phenom’s YouTube channel to get the screen grab. I came out alive but my ears may never be the same. lol!

 

[CaptDave]

No updates on my car as of right now, but I did find this fairly new (3ish days old) in depth walking tour of the factory floor. They are clearly pumping out the KR's right now.

 

[RJ787]

No updates on my car as of right now, but I did find this fairly new (3ish days old) in depth walking tour of the factory floor. They are clearly pumping out the KR's right now.

Learned quite a bit, actual informative video! The Shelby employee almost had me convinced, if I had a 500 to donate.

Great video, albeit the guy holding the camera is annoying.

@CaptDave Maybe that's your 500 around 26:55, in the background.

 

[MAGS1]

No updates on my car as of right now, but I did find this fairly new (3ish days old) in depth walking tour of the factory floor. They are clearly pumping out the KR's right now.

Really cool when some of these behind the scenes videos get put out. Like RJ787 said, learned some interesting things. I knew the Shelby trucks were done in Elkhart, but I didn’t realize they have several shops in Las Vegas to help with capacity, particularly the widebodies. Hopefully that means you’re not waiting too long for your KR!

 

[CaptDave]

Learned quite a bit, actual informative video! The Shelby employee almost had me convinced, if I had a 500 to donate.

Great video, albeit the guy holding the camera is annoying.

@CaptDave Maybe that's your 500 around 26:55, in the background.

It actually isn’t, but I wish it was. It clearly still has the factory side stripes; I didn’t have that option. It also doesn’t have the Anderson Composites front fenders I installed. His voice is kinda annoying, but not nearly as bad as Speed Phenom. He definitely sounds like a prototypical young YouTuber though.

Mine was hiding somewhere off camera, but definitely being worked on because my mileage in Ford Pass isn’t changing, but my gas level is going down . A supercharger test I’d assume.

 

[MAGS1]

It actually isn’t, but I wish it was. It clearly still has the factory side stripes; I didn’t have that option. It also doesn’t have Anderson Composites front fenders I installed.

Mine was hiding somewhere off camera, but definitely being worked on because my mileage in Ford Pass isn’t changing, but my gas level is going down . A supercharger test I’d assume.

LOL either that or they’re siphoning your gas for Nerren’s car

 

[CaptDave]

Really cool when some of these behind the scenes videos get put out. Like RJ787 said, learned some interesting things. I knew the Shelby trucks were done in Elkhart, but I didn’t realize they have several shops in Las Vegas to help with capacity, particularly the widebodies. Hopefully that means you’re not waiting too long for your KR!

Thanks, hopefully not too long. Sounds like they definitely need more paint capacity. I wonder if that’s on the docket for them.

 

[CaptDave]

Peeking at the Shelby instagram just now. Not an up close picture of my car, but I see her back there

And this was me when I saw the picture....

 

[Skye]

I'd remembered this thread and the car today when running some routine searches for die casts.

If you did not already own one of the following, it can be had for a pittance: a 6G GT500, yellow w/black stripe, in a 1:64 scale.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2332490.m570.l1313&_nkw=Hot+Wheels+2021+Torque+2020+FORD+MUSTANG+SHELBY+GT500+4/5+Yellow+143/250&_sacat=0

Mijo also produced a GT500 series, predominantly white-striped. Several different colors. An overseas version, purple, was recently listed. Some are Dragon Snake cars, others, CFTPs or base.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=mijo+mini+gt500&_sacat=0&_dmd=2&_fsrp=1&rt=nc&_odkw=gt350+diecast&_osacat=0&_dcat=180506&_sop=10&Scale=1%3A64

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