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Sally is incredible
sallysbuddy, 08/04/2014
2014 Ford Shelby GT500 2dr Coupe (5.8L 8cyl S/C 6M)
Only two weeks old and 500 miles on the clock, but this animal is incredible.
Getting on the freeway from the dealership after I picked it up,I wanted play with it's roadholding, so got on it.....just a little...on a very tight 360 degree entrance ramp.
Hugged the inside edge and looked at the speedo at the merge point of the freeway:
113 MPH and it was hardly breathing!
The G-forces … are unbelievable.
People stare at it, give me thumbs up and smile.
I've had performance cars my whole life (including a Jack Roush built Lincoln MK VII with a 5 speed manual tranny and GT40 motor), but none of 'em hold a candle tot his.
I need to re-read the complete owner's at least 3 more times.
Now into her third year, Sally continues to be an incredible performer. I widened the rear wheels to 11" so that I now have Nitto 555 G2 tires, size 315R35/20. A 1/4" spacer is needed to move them outward so the rims don't hit the inner wheel well/suspension parts. Also added were BMR lower rear control arms and Panhard rod to keep the axle in place with those tires. The wheels are the largest that can be put on the GT500.
I've noted that the spacer allows only 4.5 turns of the lug nut tighten. Racing really should have 6 turns. I think I've found a place that will make me 1/4" longer studs so that I can still use the closed end nuts while getting a full 6 turns to tighten the wheel.
Jay Leno says the shifter was very good. He's wrong. On hard acceleration the shift linkage flexes enough to cause gear clash in the first to second shift because of the "remote" shifter design. I'm ordering a MGW billet replacement shifter ($ 405) as others have said greatly improved the problem with the change.
Drove from MI to MGW in Augusta, GA. Had the new shifter installed. What a dream. Took "The Tail of the Dragon (US-129) back home. What fun!
Asked if I was going to trade Sally in on the new 2020 version, I said "Never! But I just might get her a new brother."
Had some trans work done at the six year mark with the Ford -spec'd 2nd gear synchro replaced with the right Tremec one plus a new clutch and flywheel. All warranty!
58K on it. Still perfect. One of the best ladies I've ever been associated with!
This car still makes me smile.
59K on the clock. Replaced 2nd gear, 2nd and 3rd gear sychros. In hibernation 'til Spring.
UPDATE: After 8 years I still love her. I did have to recently replace 2nd gear and the 1-2 and 2-3 synchros, at 58K on the clock. Love her so much that I'm looking for a '22 GT500 CFTP to be her brother.
At 60K on the odo I had to have 2nd gear plus the 1-2 and the 2-13 synchros replaced. Apparently the Tremec TR6060 isn't as "indestructible" as it is often touted. It has never been abused either. I still love her.
After 60K on the clock, she never ceases to amaze. Pretty perfect. I'm on the list for a GT-D.
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