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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 02:45 PM
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Traded z06 for '11 GT500

Hated to lose the performance, but now I get to drive my fun car more often.
The whole family fits in this one.
Picked up a 2011 Shelby GT500 converible last weekend. It has the optional Electronics package and the SVT Performance package. I really love the bells and whistles that the electronics package offers. And I must say that Ford knows how to tune an exhaust system. It sounds really good out of the box. If anyone knows a good forum for GT500 or general Mustang performance information, please let me know. There are lots of Mustang forums, but I just need good information without alot of fanboy chatter. Here's some pics.

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James
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 02:46 PM
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More pics.
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 02:53 PM
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nice hopefully my weekend car will at least be the 07 body or newer of the gt500 soon!
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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Somebody came up...LOL Z06's are pretty badddddarstronaut!
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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wow interesting move.
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 05:00 PM
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Is it quick?
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 05:08 PM
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LOL..man this guy is gonna have when an Evo Smashes on him.Hahahha

Nice car BTW...Enjoy
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MR Turco
wow interesting move.
Looked at it this way:

(Extreme performance) X (only 4,500 miles/year) = (X amount of fun)
OR
(Great performance) X (probably 12,000 and up miles/year) = (X amount of fun)

For me, the bottom equation outweighs the top equation. Will miss the Vette though.
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric Morse
Is it quick?
Quick enough to get me into lots of trouble if I so choose.
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by OneCrzyEvo21
LOL..man this guy is gonna have when an Evo Smashes on him.Hahahha

Nice car BTW...Enjoy
Having owned an Evo, I must say that I did consider going back to one. A stock X or IX better not be able to "smash" on me. If one does, I will have to rethink my driving expertise.
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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not my cup of tea but gratz!
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 05:48 PM
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Having owned an Evo, I must say that I did consider going back to one. A stock X or IX better not be able to "smash" on me. If one does, I will have to rethink my driving expertise.
Hahaha..Yeah a stock Evo will not be able to touch you..Its just when those damn sleepers that are still rockin the stock suspension and all you think they have is an exhaust trys to do a pull with you and you think is this guy for real hahha..Next thing you hear is the external and think to yourself...Oh ****..HAHAHHA
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by OneCrzyEvo21
Hahaha..Yeah a stock Evo will not be able to touch you..Its just when those damn sleepers that are still rockin the stock suspension and all you think they have is an exhaust trys to do a pull with you and you think is this guy for real hahha..Next thing you hear is the external and think to yourself...Oh ****..HAHAHHA
Too true. Once you throw in modifications, all bets are off.
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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I'm really digging the '11 Mustangs. THat thing looks pissed off! Nice ride...
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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Always loved the SVTs (own a lightning) ... Nothing greater then seeing someones face after they just got smoked by an 11 sec, 2ton pickup... Hahah
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