Jmeo's 2020 Shelby American GT500 SE Wide Body Build (+ "Phase 2")
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Whoever it was, they did a superb job, Jaime. As for the vid size, I'm still stumped because I know I tested the upload size and it balked over 5mb so go figure, right? :=)
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Everything is small here. A quick Google and one can be yours for $9800.
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Got the splash guards installed yesterday and also had the chance to drive it. Even after days of heavy rain, there were too many pebbles about for my liking, but the splash guards made me feel better about it. That said, man, this thing is INSANE. Runs and drives like factory... until I hit the go pedal.
Whipple only makes changes to the PCM and TCM for the tune, and they did a phenomenal job. It's easy to tell that the same engineer who writes the factory tune also writes the Whipple tune; it's flawless. Yes, specialty shops can squeeze more from the tune, but I am not interested in that. I like knowing that the tune was written for both performance AND longevity, and not sacrificing longevity for more (unneeded) power.
My buddy came with me, and we hopped on them a few times to test the difference between his (stock) and mine, and it was obvious. Before, we would mess around and we were always neck and neck, but now my car will walk away easily. Not that I needed justification, but it was also nice to get it.
Whipple only makes changes to the PCM and TCM for the tune, and they did a phenomenal job. It's easy to tell that the same engineer who writes the factory tune also writes the Whipple tune; it's flawless. Yes, specialty shops can squeeze more from the tune, but I am not interested in that. I like knowing that the tune was written for both performance AND longevity, and not sacrificing longevity for more (unneeded) power.
My buddy came with me, and we hopped on them a few times to test the difference between his (stock) and mine, and it was obvious. Before, we would mess around and we were always neck and neck, but now my car will walk away easily. Not that I needed justification, but it was also nice to get it.
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Not so much what I did to the car, but what I did for it.......
Four thousand mile round trip (MA to TX to MA) in five days, and I can now introduce you to the only dual escape door enclosed trailer I have ever seen. Mercedes Gullwing meets a trailer!
I have been dreaming this up for quite a while and finally got it all figured out. I am super happy with how it came out. It sure is going to make strapping the car down a BREEZE.
My weight distribution hitch was purchased when I had my F150 Limited, so the drop is just a little less than it needs to be, but the Raptor pulled the trailer effortlessly. The trailer itself pulls so well that I didn't even know it was there. A new drop hitch bar has been ordered to level the trailer. This picture doesn't capture the "front high" trailer stance, but it does show how the Raptor handles the trailer without squat, which is a win.
Four thousand mile round trip (MA to TX to MA) in five days, and I can now introduce you to the only dual escape door enclosed trailer I have ever seen. Mercedes Gullwing meets a trailer!
I have been dreaming this up for quite a while and finally got it all figured out. I am super happy with how it came out. It sure is going to make strapping the car down a BREEZE.
My weight distribution hitch was purchased when I had my F150 Limited, so the drop is just a little less than it needs to be, but the Raptor pulled the trailer effortlessly. The trailer itself pulls so well that I didn't even know it was there. A new drop hitch bar has been ordered to level the trailer. This picture doesn't capture the "front high" trailer stance, but it does show how the Raptor handles the trailer without squat, which is a win.
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Do the wheel wells of the trailer get in the way of opening the car door?Not so much what I did to the car, but what I did for it.......
Four thousand mile round trip (MA to TX to MA) in five days, and I can now introduce you to the only dual escape door enclosed trailer I have ever seen. Mercedes Gullwing meets a trailer!
I have been dreaming this up for quite a while and finally got it all figured out. I am super happy with how it came out. It sure is going to make strapping the car down a BREEZE.
My weight distribution hitch was purchased when I had my F150 Limited, so the drop is just a little less than it needs to be, but the Raptor pulled the trailer effortlessly. The trailer itself pulls so well that I didn't even know it was there. A new drop hitch bar has been ordered to level the trailer. This picture doesn't capture the "front high" trailer stance, but it does show how the Raptor handles the trailer without squat, which is a win.
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Very cool. I had an atc single sided. The dual is a great idea. Can’t believe how the price’s have jumped on those in that last few years. You get what you pay for no doubt though. Quality is outstanding.
Not so much what I did to the car, but what I did for it.......
Four thousand mile round trip (MA to TX to MA) in five days, and I can now introduce you to the only dual escape door enclosed trailer I have ever seen. Mercedes Gullwing meets a trailer!
I have been dreaming this up for quite a while and finally got it all figured out. I am super happy with how it came out. It sure is going to make strapping the car down a BREEZE.
My weight distribution hitch was purchased when I had my F150 Limited, so the drop is just a little less than it needs to be, but the Raptor pulled the trailer effortlessly. The trailer itself pulls so well that I didn't even know it was there. A new drop hitch bar has been ordered to level the trailer. This picture doesn't capture the "front high" trailer stance, but it does show how the Raptor handles the trailer without squat, which is a win.
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ATC makes a great trailer, my friend just bought one (single escape door), but wow did he pay a lot more than I did. Comparably his has more options, but the price is out of reach for me to justify. Mine was noticeable less, but also noticeably more than the last trailer I built pre-COVID.
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That may be THE nicest single vehicle trailer I have ever SEEN, Jaime! Wow it's gorgeous and, so "airy" with the doors open.
Since you didn't strap the SE in for the photo shoot, I'm wondering if you have done a test load yet? Then again, perhaps you're waiting for the new drop hitch before testing the level.
Helluva score my friend.
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Thanks Kent, I have to agree with you, but I am biased because I designed it, haha. Yes the car fits great. I have some dialing in to do (wide body issues) and I will post up once I get it handled.
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Hmm, seems something like that should be a standard offering.
That would be fantastic for strip cars in the summer months. Pull in between runs, and let the car bask in the shade with no issue opening either door.
That would be fantastic for strip cars in the summer months. Pull in between runs, and let the car bask in the shade with no issue opening either door.
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Much to my surprise dual escape doors are not a standard offering. The trailer company I went with took 3 months to get the CAD sorted out because they have never built one. Phil's Trailer Sales in TX sells a lot of trailers, and they have never built a dual escape door trailer, from any of the manufacturers they offer.