Finally about to Close the Deal On My Dream Car!

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Apr 4, 2014 | 01:11 PM

#21

CiniZter

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congrats on getting to own a beasttt....

Apr 4, 2014 | 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MDkid92

Then I would get matte black stripes! Just my opinion, but I think they're so bad@$$ looking! I also think if you decided to get the ruby red, you'd wish later on that you should've went with the track pack/plus all other options. We're talking 60k+, go all out and get the best options.

There's a ruby red with black stripes at Ray Skillman in greenwood, IN. Sitting on the showroom floor now. Amazing in person!

Apr 4, 2014 | 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ajcruz1

Hey TMS, after months of holding off and finally selling the '08 GT I am about to close the deal on a Shelby. Problem is I can't decide which one I will get and I have a few questions about storage as I won't be driving it much. First the decision, it's gonna either be a Ruby Red with black stripes no track pack and no glass roof or a DIB w/ white stripes and every option but shaker pro. I already have a DIB V6 so I'm kind of leaning towards the Ruby Red. The thing is I really want one with the glass roof but if I ever decide to track it will the people running the track give me problems for having a glass roof? Next It will be stored for about 3-4 months at a time and not driven or started. Is this bad for it and do I need to do anything other than what you would normally do for any car that is stored? Anything special for the engine since it's supercharged? Thanks

I really think you need to supply some pics of each to help us help you make the decision

Apr 4, 2014 | 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 1 Alibi 2

Good luck with your decision..
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Geez, now you're just showing off.

Apr 4, 2014 | 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DarrenGT

Take your time deciding as long as you choose DIB

LOL, i am biased

I know right, the only reason this is even a discussion about which one to get is because I already have a DIB one. I love that color and Ruby Red is my second fav but alas I have decided to get the DIB since I love the color so much and it has all the options I want. 69.6K is MSRP and they are gonna let me get it for 64.2K. What do y'all think about that price?

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Originally Posted by Shelby Mama

Congrats on you dream car! You are smart by buying now. IMO the 13'-14' Shelby will be a sought after model. Don't worry about letting it sit. My car has been sitting in the garage for over 6 moths now

But I have started it up a few times this winter. Right now it is on jack stands. The rims are on the way home form California. We had them chromed and they are very pretty!!! Is it bad that the rims made it to California before I did? lol

Haha I bet the rims look nice! I have stored cars before but my main concern was the fact that it's supercharged and I have never owned a supercharged car with this amount of power stored away. I'm glad a couple of you have done it with no problems.

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Geez, now you're just showing off.

Super jealous! He has TWO! I've been saving for years for one, lol.

Apr 4, 2014 | 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DarrenGT

I really think you need to supply some pics of each to help us help you make the decision

Here are a few the dealer sent me. They're not that great of quality but you get the idea.

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Apr 5, 2014 | 09:00 AM

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I will probably change out the stripes for black ones but I'm not sure if the seats with white stripes would look weird.

Apr 5, 2014 | 09:43 AM

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sweet! Love that classic blue and white combo. That was the first shelby i saw on TV

Apr 5, 2014 | 06:09 PM

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No way would I change out the stripes. White just looks too good on the Red and darker colored cars.

Apr 5, 2014 | 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 2 Go Snake

I would go with the Ruby Red. Don't feel bad about storing your car for a few months. I store my Mustangs from December until April. I do not start and run my Mustangs during storage and have had no problems with them. On the other hand, I have had friends who would start their Mustangs every month and had their exhaust deteriorate because they did not warm them up long enough to get the moisture out of the exhaust. Also, I always remove the batteries before storage to prevent corrosion.

I am 100% in agreement with this. Don't start it unless it can be brought up to full operating temperature for enough time to get the moisture out of the exhaust. I don't start mine unless I can drive it enough in order to accomplish this. Mine sit from December to March. My 1993 has the original factory exhaust. It does develop a small oil leak over the winter but that goes away once it returns to use. To me, this is an OK trade off. The 1993 has been stored this way since 2002. Battery out and in the basement where the temperature is a little more stable. My garage can get near freezing in the winter and, from what I understand, charging is not optimal at such a low temp.

BTW, I'm partial to the Ruby Red. Great looking car.

Last edited by JohnX3; Apr 5, 2014 at 06:16 PM. Reason: Wanted to add BTW.

Apr 16, 2014 | 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ajcruz1

I will probably change out the stripes for black ones but I'm not sure if the seats with white stripes would look weird.

Hey if I remember correctly I believe you're car has a lot of parts I'd love to add to mine, so if you start selling some parts from the v6 let me know, I'm very interested

Apr 16, 2014 | 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by roadrunner

Hey if I remember correctly I believe you're car has a lot of parts I'd love to add to mine, so if you start selling some parts from the v6 let me know, I'm very interested

I won't be getting rid of the six but if I ever do I'll keep ya mind.

Apr 19, 2014 | 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by kcoTiger

Geez, now you're just showing off.

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Yes we are..
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Back to topic:
After looking @ both, if it were my choice, the DIB hands down.
( roof & seats.. )

Apr 19, 2014 | 06:35 PM

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The only thing keeping me from going D.I.B. is I already have one and don't want two. Either way I'm heading home soon and will be picking up one of these beauties.