Jmeo's 2020 Shelby American GT500 SE Wide Body Build (+ "Phase 2")
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Stage_3
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You should see his garage,...........Looks great !
And now I am also envious of your house … lol. I really like that style and being from the U.K. it’s just not a style or build type we see over here …
WD
ps : I hope the bad news is along the lines of ‘it’s due to rain’ rather than car related !
lol
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Awesome Jamie!! Why have you not installed all your parts yet????
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Thanks everyone!
So, the bad news is the car had some damage upon inspection. The front splitter and drivers side wicker were damaged pretty good. The splitter was blown up a bit, and the wicker actually lost a piece of plastic. My guess is it happened from the tie down strap inside the trailer, but I am just guessing. The passenger side of the splitter has a small crack in the same spot, which leads me to thing it was the cam buckle of the straps that did the damage.
Now.... I have to say that I was floored with the choice of delivery vehicle. I think you all saw the vehicle that picked up the car last year (that hurts to say). Well, think the opposite......
That said, I will say the driver was wicked nice, and very remorseful of the damage. He put me on the phone with the boss man (from Cuba????) who immediately agreed to take care of the cost to replace the splitter and wicker.
Yes, obviously they should pay, but it isn't always an easy process. I sent him the cost of both parts, and by the end of the afternoon he sent me the money. Some people will say I should have gouged for labor costs, and inconvenience, but I was just happy to get the money. I am more than able to do the work, and would prefer to do it myself anyway.
To be honest, I am more than surprised that this was the only damage...... The silver lining is the only damage was to user replaceable parts, and not something like body or paint damage.
The good news was that I received a call from my paint shop in the middle of taking delivery, saying the Kong CAI cover was finished,
I am more than happy with how it came out. It is flawless!
So, the bad news is the car had some damage upon inspection. The front splitter and drivers side wicker were damaged pretty good. The splitter was blown up a bit, and the wicker actually lost a piece of plastic. My guess is it happened from the tie down strap inside the trailer, but I am just guessing. The passenger side of the splitter has a small crack in the same spot, which leads me to thing it was the cam buckle of the straps that did the damage.
Now.... I have to say that I was floored with the choice of delivery vehicle. I think you all saw the vehicle that picked up the car last year (that hurts to say). Well, think the opposite......
That said, I will say the driver was wicked nice, and very remorseful of the damage. He put me on the phone with the boss man (from Cuba????) who immediately agreed to take care of the cost to replace the splitter and wicker.
Yes, obviously they should pay, but it isn't always an easy process. I sent him the cost of both parts, and by the end of the afternoon he sent me the money. Some people will say I should have gouged for labor costs, and inconvenience, but I was just happy to get the money. I am more than able to do the work, and would prefer to do it myself anyway.
To be honest, I am more than surprised that this was the only damage...... The silver lining is the only damage was to user replaceable parts, and not something like body or paint damage.
The good news was that I received a call from my paint shop in the middle of taking delivery, saying the Kong CAI cover was finished,
I am more than happy with how it came out. It is flawless!
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It was a long crazy day buddy, but I did play a bit.... The car was loaded with as many take off parts that SA could safely put inside the the vehicle (by my request). I unloaded everything and then had a little time to play before I went out to dinner with the wife.
Euro's are not liked by all, but I think they look insane on my blue car with white accents. I picked these up over this past winter and sent them to Poland to be converted to US functionality. They work exactly like the US red version, just have the clear lenses. I wanted to get them on because I will be dropping the car off either tomorrow afternoon, or Wednesday morning for the PPF, ceramic, and window tinting.
I banged outta work tomorrow to play some more. I will post up some outside pictures, they really look better than these pictures suggest.
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They look great! Take a breather and just soak it in that she's home.It was a long crazy day buddy, but I did play a bit.... The car was loaded with as many take off parts that SA could safely put inside the the vehicle (by my request). I unloaded everything and then had a little time to play before I went out to dibber with the wife.
Euro's are not liked by all, but I think they look insane on my blue car with white accents. I picked these up over this past winter and sent them to Poland to be converted to US functionality. They work exactly like the US red version, just have the clear lenses. I wanted to get them on because I will be dropping the car off either tomorrow afternoon, or Wednesday morning for the PPF, ceramic, and window tinting.
I banged outta work tomorrow to play some more. I will post up some outside pictures, they really look better than these pictures suggest.
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This has certainly been an interesting journey. Thanks for sharing and best of luck.It was a long crazy day buddy, but I did play a bit.... The car was loaded with as many take off parts that SA could safely put inside the the vehicle (by my request). I unloaded everything and then had a little time to play before I went out to dibber with the wife.
Euro's are not liked by all, but I think they look insane on my blue car with white accents. I picked these up over this past winter and sent them to Poland to be converted to US functionality. They work exactly like the US red version, just have the clear lenses. I wanted to get them on because I will be dropping the car off either tomorrow afternoon, or Wednesday morning for the PPF, ceramic, and window tinting.
I banged outta work tomorrow to play some more. I will post up some outside pictures, they really look better than these pictures suggest.
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So, Jaime, did she make it safely? You are probably sawing logs after all the OT and detail. 
We are still here, waiting anxiously. <smile>
We are still here, waiting anxiously. <smile>
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Uhm, scroll up lolSo, Jaime, did she make it safely? You are probably sawing logs after all the OT and detail.
We are still here, waiting anxiously. <smile>
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That looks sick! I love the euro versions but alas they won’t look good on a rapid red lolIt was a long crazy day buddy, but I did play a bit.... The car was loaded with as many take off parts that SA could safely put inside the the vehicle (by my request). I unloaded everything and then had a little time to play before I went out to dinner with the wife.
Euro's are not liked by all, but I think they look insane on my blue car with white accents. I picked these up over this past winter and sent them to Poland to be converted to US functionality. They work exactly like the US red version, just have the clear lenses. I wanted to get them on because I will be dropping the car off either tomorrow afternoon, or Wednesday morning for the PPF, ceramic, and window tinting.
I banged outta work tomorrow to play some more. I will post up some outside pictures, they really look better than these pictures suggest.
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No eye deer how I missed the post, Jaime (probably the hour :-) but I'm so very, VERY glad that the long, DOUBLE wait, is over. Have fun, my friend.
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She's definitely a looker and good on the delivery company to give you the cash, not only give you the cash, but in the same day. Very stand up!
Congrats my friend and I will be seeing this beauty in person someday, hopefully sooner than later. Enjoy!
Congrats my friend and I will be seeing this beauty in person someday, hopefully sooner than later. Enjoy!
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Installed today 
Holy crap do I hear the SC wine now! I have the cover off as we discussed, but man I can hear the whistle whine instantly. Lets not forget my car just got an upgraded intercooler, and a pulley drop. I can not say with certainty what caused what, but I can say I am sure a little bit if everything made it so. I freaking love it!
The box itself fits like OEM. It took a while to mess with the placement of the intake tube to get the cover to install easily. The carbon fiber air box is not as rigid as hard plastic, so you want to make sure everything is lined up perfectly. Overall, it was not much different than any other CAI I have installed, except I will say the fit & finish is amazing.
As you can see in the last picture the Kong logo is ghosted...... Oh well, it is not noticeable to the naked eye. Still worth it.
Holy crap do I hear the SC wine now! I have the cover off as we discussed, but man I can hear the whistle whine instantly. Lets not forget my car just got an upgraded intercooler, and a pulley drop. I can not say with certainty what caused what, but I can say I am sure a little bit if everything made it so. I freaking love it!
The box itself fits like OEM. It took a while to mess with the placement of the intake tube to get the cover to install easily. The carbon fiber air box is not as rigid as hard plastic, so you want to make sure everything is lined up perfectly. Overall, it was not much different than any other CAI I have installed, except I will say the fit & finish is amazing.
As you can see in the last picture the Kong logo is ghosted...... Oh well, it is not noticeable to the naked eye. Still worth it.
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At first seeing the intake off the car I couldn't believe the price for it. But after seeing your last 2 pics with it on the car, man it is a thing of beauty.