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I thought I’d wait until page 18 to say this. Why is this thread on 6G in the first place? It’s an S650. The mods should move it over to the other website where it belongs.
I found it interesting and thought I’d post it for the S550 GT350 guys. Not sure how many of them are over on 7G. Intent was not to ruffle any feathers, just found it interesting
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I found it interesting and thought I’d post it for the S550 GT350 guys. Not sure how many of them are over on 7G. Intent was not to ruffle any feathers, just found it interesting
The back seat mods don't allow anything other than very specific cars to be talked about!
 

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They’re just doing what a lot of people already do to their cars. They’re just doing it using the Shelby name and charging extra for it. Nothing wrong with that. It’s the American way. :like:
I do think that the majority of the issue is the current S550 GT350 owners might feel a bit insulted by it's introduction. Can’t say I wouldn’t be a bit disappointed. But then again, Im not an S650 buyer.
The reality is some people said the FRAP Shelby’s weren’t real. Everyone has an opinion just like my parts bin special.:cwl:
 

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I found it interesting and thought I’d post it for the S550 GT350 guys. Not sure how many of them are over on 7G. Intent was not to ruffle any feathers, just found it interesting
Gotcha. I would not have been able to see it there anyway. I got kicked off of there when they introduced the car. :cwl:
 

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I thought I’d wait until page 18 to say this. Why is this thread on 6G in the first place? It’s an S650. The mods should move it over to the other website where it belongs.
You mean there are active mods?
 

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The back seat mods don't allow anything other than very specific cars to be talked about!
Everyone has an opinion, and that’s totally fine. Seems a lot of people don’t care for it, some do and some are indifferent. About what I expected 🤷‍♂️
 
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They’re just doing what a lot of people already do to their cars. They’re just doing it using the Shelby name and charging extra for it. Nothing wrong with that. It’s the American way. :like:
I do think that the majority of the issue is the current S550 GT350 owners might feel a bit insulted by it's introduction. Can’t say I wouldn’t be a bit disappointed. But then again, Im not an S650 buyer.
The reality is some people said the FRAP Shelby’s weren’t real. Everyone has an opinion just like my parts bin special.:cwl:
I was surprised to see it announced as a GT350 so I decided to put it here. I honestly didn’t think we’d see that name again. Thought S550 was going to be the last time but I guess not. 2 very different cars though and one would argue the S650 version doesn’t stick to the original GT350 roots. The GT500 is typically the high HP sledgehammer. Unless Shelby is planning to introduce something with over 1,000 hp (kinda doubt it but maybe?).
 

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Does anyone have any documentation on what was actually done to the 60's Shelby Mustangs?

Would like to see something official
 

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What compares?? a GT2RS for 600k 🤷
Pretty sure an s550 GT500 with $10k in parts would beat up bad on these cars tbh.

I'm talking about the R's btw, the new 350 non R would prolly overheat in a lap or two, and I doubt it would keep up with the 500 stock for stock at all on a track.
 
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Video of the new R and the 350....Look how basic and lame the 350 looks for $109k starting LOL....no wide body no nothin. Looks like every other s650 with some wheels, stripes, and a wing....

The R got the full Shelby treatment of 20 different tacky Shelby logos everywhere lol
 

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Video of the new R and the 350....Look how basic and lame the 350 looks for $109k starting LOL....no wide body no nothin. Looks like every other s650 with some wheels, stripes, and a wing....

The R got the full Shelby treatment of 20 different tacky Shelby logos everywhere lol
Wow! Pilot Sport 4S tires in 305/30x20 on the R. I guess they didn't realize that all-season tires are available in that size.
 

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Does anyone have any documentation on what was actually done to the 60's Shelby Mustangs?

Would like to see something official
Exactly what 60's Ford Mustang Shelby models are you referring to whether it be the small block or big block models which were launched in completely different model years?

Shelby American and Carroll Shelby in Venice/LAX only had control of the engineering, design, implementation and assembly for the first 3 model years (1965-1967) with the FMC and a new 3rd party taking complete control of engineering, design and production for the remaining 1968-1970 model years?

If I recall correctly you mentioned in one of your earlier posts that "the 500 usually got the larger engine"!

Do you not understand the many differences between the Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT500 models from back in the day (or recent model years for that matter) including the engine size?

Based on the above, I find it very difficult to take someone such as yourself seriously as your lack of knowledge and experience in the Mustang world is certainly lacking to say the least.

Again I suggest that it is time for you to move on or at the very least sit back and take note of those that know something about the evolution of Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 model over the last 60 years as there are many Mustang enthusiasts on this forum that could teach you a great deal.
 

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Simply put, Shelby is a for profit company trying to make some money here - diluting the name? Potentially. But I don’t think any of this dilutes the value or special character of our cars…and I think that’s what many folks here are primarily concerned with, given our personal stake in it! At the end of the day, we all own incredibly special machines that will remain so no matter what SA does from here. Just go back to the other thread on here about what the Shelby names means to folks - at days end, this car is intrinsically special and an epic piece of engineering offering an experience no longer on sale. Who cares what SA offers / does, your 350 is still one of the best sports cars ever made and that won’t change!
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