Jmeo's 2020 Shelby American GT500 SE Wide Body Build (+ "Phase 2")

[Epiphany]

Jaime, are they using a spacer in between the rear wheel and the rotor or is the hub of the wheel solid and integral to the wheel?

 

[Evolvd]

Jaime, are they using a spacer in between the rear wheel and the rotor or is the hub of the wheel solid and integral to the wheel?

I was wondering the same thing cause honestly I was expecting some super deep dished wheels on the back. Only thing I find disappointing about the whole thing. Wheels look great, I was just expecting more depth.

 

[Stage_3]

WOW!!!
Awesome man.

 

[Jmeo]

I think the Borla exhaust polished tips would be the perfect final touch to that rear end

I originally wanted to do this, but honestly I don't want a louder car. Guess I am getting old, I cant believe I just typed that...

I am soooo excited for you Jaime!! Those wheels look outstanding! Can't wait to see it with those taillights and all shined up.

Thanks buddy, I too cant wait to see that.

WOW!!!
Awesome man.

Gracious Tony

 

[Jmeo]

That view really ties together the hood vents and rear quarter glass …

WD

It definitely does, which was a huge motivator for me wanting them. As far as I know, I am the only SE car with them

 

[Jmeo]

Jaime, are they using a spacer in between the rear wheel and the rotor or is the hub of the wheel solid and integral to the wheel?

Tob, 100% wheel, no spacers used.

I was wondering the same thing cause honestly I was expecting some super deep dished wheels on the back. Only thing I find disappointing about the whole thing. Wheels look great, I was just expecting more depth.

You may remember I hemmed and hawed over this many months ago, to the point I almost didn't get the wide body? I fell in love with the deep dish on the Super Snake wide body cars. They were only able to do that on the SS cars because they start life as a GT mustang, with much smaller brakes. They are not able to retain a deep dish on these cars due to the massive brakes.

They might be able to make a small dish, but ain't no way to do a deep dish, unfortunately.

 

[Evolvd]

Tob, 100% wheel, no spacers used.



You may remember I hemmed and hawed over this many months ago, to the point I almost didn't get the wide body? I fell in love with the deep dish on the Super Snake wide body cars. They were only able to do that on the SS cars because they start life as a GT mustang, with much smaller brakes. They are not able to retain a deep dish on these cars due to the massive brakes.

They might be able to make a small dish, but ain't no way to do a deep dish, unfortunately.

Actually I wasn’t on this thread back then as I just got my GT500 back in May lol. But I totally get it, but not even a lip? Oh well, it’s still a badass car! I can’t imagine the wait you’ve endured….or the cost lol.

 

[Jmeo]

Actually I wasn’t on this thread back then as I just got my GT500 back in May lol. But I totally get it, but not even a lip? Oh well, it’s still a badass car! I can’t imagine the wait you’ve endured….or the cost lol.

Ahhh, so then you don't remember, lol. "A" lip was possible I'm sure, just not a a deep dish. I haven't seen any wheel company make any significant lip on these cars either. Ley me rephrase, I don't remember seeing any, lol.

 

[EF300]

Wow man car looks amazing

 

[EF300]

Already ahead of you buddy

100% OEM that I sent to Poland to be converted to US functionality. I've had these ready to go for 5 months now. Bought them on eBay last year (from the UK), received them, shipped them to Poland, and got them back in February. They came off 2020 Euro Bullitt.

These are gonna look great . So you can’t just buy clear tail lamps to replace the stock red ones? Do you have to actually get Euro spec and then send them for a conversion? What exactly did they do to convert them? Sorry for the questions I just didn’t realize this was a thing.

 

[Jmeo]

These are gonna look great . So you can’t just buy clear tail lamps to replace the stock red ones? Do you have to actually get Euro spec and then send them for a conversion? What exactly did they do to convert them? Sorry for the questions I just didn’t realize this was a thing.

Thanks buddy. You can get aftermarket tails that are plug and play if you would like. I prefer OEM, so I went that route. You can always run OEM Euro tails by changing the plug from EU to US, there are plenty of threads on it. The only thing is you will still have amber outer leds, and not have the same sequencing as the US tails.

HD customs sells converted tails (stupid expensive), or you can send ones you buy elsewhere to them for the conversion. They open them up the backside and do some magic. I thought they swapped the lamps, but they do something like changing the wiring inside and such.

 

[EF300]

Thanks buddy. You can get aftermarket tails that are plug and play if you would like. I prefer OEM, so I went that route. You can always run OEM Euro tails by changing the plug from EU to US, there are plenty of threads on it. The only thing is you will still have amber outer leds, and not have the same sequencing as the US tails.

HD customs sells converted tails (stupid expensive), or you can send ones you buy elsewhere to them for the conversion. They open them up the backside and do some magic. I thought they swapped the lamps, but they do something like changing the wiring inside and such.

OK I see yes, OEM a lot of time looks better. Hate to think how much it ran out to get those swapped out.

 

[Jmeo]

OK I see yes, OEM a lot of time looks better. Hate to think how much it ran out to get those swapped out.

I scored when I found a set on EU eBay and snatched them up quick. The process could be expensive if you don’t find a good deal on the taillights themselves. It’s all about what’s worth it for you. To me, I had to have OEM on this car.

 

[Jmeo]

All that’s left is badging. Come to papa.

 

[Evolvd]

All that’s left is badging. Come to papa.

GOOD LAWD AH-MIGHTY! Would you look at the ass on that!

BTW you’re really making me want those 1/4 windows!