My Friend's GT500 Shelby Cobra - Focaljet

**aaron_zx3** · 05-16-2008, 04:08 PM

Thought I would share some pics of my friend's car. Guess what industry he works in... yep... Oil.

Anyway, I drool every Thursday and Sunday when I see this car. By the way... it' not stock either and the warranty is way beyond voided.

Thoroughbred and Colt (My car

)

Can't see them from this angle, but there are some big ol' Brembos in there.

That there is advertising, not a company, but instead it's advertising 700+ HP

I think God even likes this car

By the way, I'm not joking, the owner is the guitarist in our worship band at church.

**Lifeguardjoe** · 05-16-2008, 04:15 PM

Needs IForged wheels...

Sick though.

**ridindirtyzx3** · 05-16-2008, 04:33 PM

wow, that shelby cobra is AWESOME!!!! what kind of mods does he have done? i think it could use some rims too... maybe something just a tad bigger, but not too big.

**CT SVT** · 05-16-2008, 04:43 PM

both cars look great. kenny bell so whats the whp????

**Phacade** · 05-16-2008, 05:38 PM

Wowsers, I approve!

**natedog_1959** · 05-16-2008, 05:41 PM

Good color combo. Needs some Griggs Suspension lovin, a better wheel/tire combo and a tint. Pretty much perfect pony car at that point. Nate

**belacyrf** · 05-16-2008, 05:46 PM

Love it!!! I Love that GT500! Such a beautiful car. While i do love nice muscle cars, I still would probably not ever get one, however that GT500 is one I would own if I could afford it.

Of course I love the NC

**natedog_1959** · 05-16-2008, 05:46 PM

This is GT500 perfection.

http://www.performanceautosport.com/detail.asp?car=5971

Nate

**Tobyboom** · 05-16-2008, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by natedog_1959

This is GT500 perfection.

http://www.performanceautosport.com/detail.asp?car=5971

Nate

oh...... my..... GAWD!!!!!!! SECKS

But wait... I found a flaw... WTF was he thinking with the tail lights?

**Azwethinkweiz** · 05-16-2008, 06:10 PM

I can't even imagine what that thing sounds like, does it break the seats when you mash the pedal? Sick car.

**aaron_zx3** · 05-16-2008, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by belacyrf

Of course I love the NC

Glad to know there a some who know what an NC is

**slverfocus13** · 05-16-2008, 06:16 PM

that cobra is sexy

**aaron_zx3** · 05-16-2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CT SVT

both cars look great. kenny bell so whats the whp????

Honestly I don't remember off the top of my head. When we were talking about dyno runs and stuff he was mentioning a bunch of hp's and he lost me at some point and I forgot which one was actually his.

Anyway, I know at one point he was talking upwards of 700+ Hp, can't guarantee that WHP but I know it's up there. He is the type that likes to play with the engine to get the most out of it without changing everything else. This car is his daily driver, so he doesn't want it to be too over the top

hence why no surface mods.

I remember him mentioning that he dropped the Kenne Bell SC in because he could gain a significant amount of HP out of the engine as opposed to the stock SC. He left the original exhaust which actually helped give him better back pressure and increased his HP even more.

Either way the car is sick.

**aaron_zx3** · 05-16-2008, 06:23 PM

Another guy at my church has this car... we're just loaded with Muscle!!! This one is also way beyond warranty and has a lot of engine work done. Bored, stroked, etc. Pushes well over 600hp naturally.

Before the mods

This same guy already has connections to pre-order a Camaro SS when they begin the pre-order on them. By then his GTO will be paid for and will sit in his Garage.

**Azwethinkweiz** · 05-16-2008, 07:20 PM

GTO's are nasty even factory, the dealership I used to recondition paint for had them in stock all the time.... Only thing that sucked was the limiter at the beginning of second gear that basically stops you from spinning a 180 going down the road at full throttle lol... The only thing pontiac has put out worth driving in a long time... Oh wait, its because they didn't design it.

**Turbo-Snaab** · 05-16-2008, 08:51 PM

Nice cars.... i never really understood why most Mustang owners' who put so much money into parts to make big HP and low 1/4 mi. ET's don't put much $ or thought into suspension. that car would look the bizz dropped a few inches on those wheels IMO

**01focuszx3** · 05-17-2008, 12:05 AM

Beautiful car

**zetecgt** · 05-17-2008, 09:32 AM

Fun cars they are!

I've got 2 sitting in my shop right now. One is owned by the CEO of CPS Energy and the other one was traded in for a Focus....

dave.

**boostedzx3** · 05-17-2008, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azwethinkweiz

GTO's are nasty even factory, the dealership I used to recondition paint for had them in stock all the time.... Only thing that sucked was the limiter at the beginning of second gear that basically stops you from spinning a 180 going down the road at full throttle lol... The only thing pontiac has put out worth driving in a long time... Oh wait, its because they didn't design it.

The 5.7 version is neck and neck with a factory z28 camaro, however the 6.1 is rediculous.

and OMG what a sick mustang.

**boostedzx3** · 05-17-2008, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbo-Snaab

Nice cars.... i never really understood why most Mustang owners' who put so much money into parts to make big HP and low 1/4 mi. ET's don't put much $ or thought into suspension. that car would look the bizz dropped a few inches on those wheels IMO

Theres actually quite a few that do autocross them and have money into suspension components but it's definetly not the majority. The mustang is deemed a muscle car because of it's history as a muscle car and was really never meant to handle at all. Really the people that are looking to buy something to autocross wont buy a mustang.

**OneYoungGun** · 05-17-2008, 12:32 PM

^ Very true. My friends dad has a white with blue stripes GT500 with 20in Cragers on it. Hes got around 700hp with an upgraded SC too.

**CrUziN4L** · 05-20-2008, 02:06 PM

good god i just thru up in my mouth a lil bit looking at those taillights....sick stang tho, must be a monster and sound like one too

ahhh the headlight covers on the GTO just make it look like a riced out pontiac grandprix....best leaving em off to show the beauty of them. I love the GTOs, while they really dont show much retro to it, they are nasty from factory

**Erica** · 05-20-2008, 03:10 PM

Your buddy's GT500 looks real good, Aaron. Has he done a dyno for the Mustang yet?

Quote:

Originally Posted by natedog_1959

This is GT500 perfection.

http://www.performanceautosport.com/detail.asp?car=5971

Nate

Hmmmmmm That hood looks familiar

05-16-2008, 04:08 PM	#1
aaron_zx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,589	My Friend's GT500 Shelby Cobra Thought I would share some pics of my friend's car. Guess what industry he works in... yep... Oil. Anyway, I drool every Thursday and Sunday when I see this car. By the way... it' not stock either and the warranty is way beyond voided. Thoroughbred and Colt (My car ) Can't see them from this angle, but there are some big ol' Brembos in there. That there is advertising, not a company, but instead it's advertising 700+ HP I think God even likes this car By the way, I'm not joking, the owner is the guitarist in our worship band at church. __________________ Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. --Washington.

05-16-2008, 04:33 PM	#3
ridindirtyzx3 TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lebanon, PA Posts: 839	Re: My Friend's GT500 Shelby Cobra wow, that shelby cobra is AWESOME!!!! what kind of mods does he have done? i think it could use some rims too... maybe something just a tad bigger, but not too big. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/ruast8champ Mods: 17'' Enkei Evo 6 Rims, AEM CAI, OBX Header, Borla 2.25'' Exhaust, Steeda Short Shifter, Eibach Sportlines, Vis Invader Carbon Fiber Hood, 7'' In-Dash DVD Player, 12'' Kicker Sub, 1200W Sony Amp, Streetglow Gold-Line Underbody Kit (broken, but will soon be fixed), tint, and some other minor stuff

05-16-2008, 04:43 PM	#4
CT SVT TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: New Britain, CT Posts: 542	Re: My Friend's GT500 Shelby Cobra both cars look great. kenny bell so whats the whp???? __________________ ProCharged 02 Infra Red SVTF (Nirvash) 264.3whp 194.9wtq at 8psi tuned by Total Induction Nothing says serious performance like bronze rims, unless you actually say the words, "serious performance."

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Phacade TEAM Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 851	Re: My Friend's GT500 Shelby Cobra Wowsers, I approve! __________________ 2003 EAP SVT "Attila" - Hofele grill, SAP defuser, Taylor 8mm wires, Saleen/Eibach suspension kit, (really) short shift, Ford Racing 5-spokes, Nissan Quest rear wiper, shorty antenna, billet aluminum fuel door, debadged, Euro HVAC, clear corners, and of course me (being a narcissist, I consider this to be the most important mod). ------------------------------------------------------------ I mock your cheese danish and all it stands for! ------------------------------------------------------------

05-16-2008, 05:41 PM	#6
natedog_1959 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,077	Re: My Friend's GT500 Shelby Cobra Good color combo. Needs some Griggs Suspension lovin, a better wheel/tire combo and a tint. Pretty much perfect pony car at that point. Nate __________________ 2004 SVT Focus Black w/ red inserts, HID's, Audiophile. Show: Euro Upper Grille, Tinted Corners, 5% tint on rear three windows, Black EAP Wheels w/ black lug nuts. Go: Steeda STS, SRI, STB, 2 Mounts, MSD Coil/Wires, Side Gapped Cu Plugs, SS Brake Lines, F2 Rear Sway, SRF Throttle Body, ORP, Magnaflow Resonators, Grounding Kit, SVT Salvage battery box and Odyssey battery, COSDEVSVT Harness Bar, Corbeau Harness, 215/45/17 Dunlop Z1's, Multimatic/KYB suspension, P-51 shims, Centric rotors/Hawk HPS pads.

05-16-2008, 05:46 PM	#7
belacyrf [FJ] Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Where my home is Posts: 17,153	Re: My Friend's GT500 Shelby Cobra Love it!!! I Love that GT500! Such a beautiful car. While i do love nice muscle cars, I still would probably not ever get one, however that GT500 is one I would own if I could afford it. Of course I love the NC __________________ 1995 Miata... Former owner of Turbo SVTF

05-16-2008, 06:10 PM	#10
Azwethinkweiz Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,434	Re: My Friend's GT500 Shelby Cobra I can't even imagine what that thing sounds like, does it break the seats when you mash the pedal? Sick car. __________________ 2003 Ford Focus Zx3 - Too many mod's to list in 6 lines 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom 105th Anniversary Edition #6 of 3200 [FJ] [ Sponsors ] [ Search ] [ Exterior How-To's ] [ Interior How-To's ] [ ax0n's FocusHacks ] [ Guidelines ] [FJ] .

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slverfocus13 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Palm Coast, FL Posts: 1,253	Re: My Friend's GT500 Shelby Cobra that cobra is sexy __________________ [FJ] 2002 CD Silver ZX3 Going for a Built Boosted Motor

05-16-2008, 06:23 PM	#14
aaron_zx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,589	Re: My Friend's GT500 Shelby Cobra Another guy at my church has this car... we're just loaded with Muscle!!! This one is also way beyond warranty and has a lot of engine work done. Bored, stroked, etc. Pushes well over 600hp naturally. Before the mods This same guy already has connections to pre-order a Camaro SS when they begin the pre-order on them. By then his GTO will be paid for and will sit in his Garage. __________________ Let us with caution indulge the supposition that morality can be maintained without religion. --Washington. Last edited by aaron_zx3 : 05-16-2008 at 06:30 PM.

05-16-2008, 07:20 PM	#15
Azwethinkweiz Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,434	Re: My Friend's GT500 Shelby Cobra GTO's are nasty even factory, the dealership I used to recondition paint for had them in stock all the time.... Only thing that sucked was the limiter at the beginning of second gear that basically stops you from spinning a 180 going down the road at full throttle lol... The only thing pontiac has put out worth driving in a long time... Oh wait, its because they didn't design it. __________________ 2003 Ford Focus Zx3 - Too many mod's to list in 6 lines 2008 Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 Custom 105th Anniversary Edition #6 of 3200 [FJ] [ Sponsors ] [ Search ] [ Exterior How-To's ] [ Interior How-To's ] [ ax0n's FocusHacks ] [ Guidelines ] [FJ] .

05-16-2008, 08:51 PM	#16
Turbo-Snaab Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 60	Re: My Friend's GT500 Shelby Cobra Nice cars.... i never really understood why most Mustang owners' who put so much money into parts to make big HP and low 1/4 mi. ET's don't put much $ or thought into suspension. that car would look the bizz dropped a few inches on those wheels IMO __________________ 2000 Saab 9-5 Aero Wagon Intake / Manual Boost Controller / iForge BPV Smoked Sidemakers / Tint / BBS 17x8 RK 2's / Elk Silicone Hoses & Vaccum lines / HID's 10,000k/

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zetecgt EXTREME douche pickle! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: $@N @NT0N10, T3X@$ Posts: 6,674	Re: My Friend's GT500 Shelby Cobra Fun cars they are! I've got 2 sitting in my shop right now. One is owned by the CEO of CPS Energy and the other one was traded in for a Focus.... dave. __________________ Ford Owners Club of San Antonio Oh! Don't mind me. I'm just upping my post count..... x p Making people reply with "WTF" since 2004

05-17-2008, 12:32 PM	#21
OneYoungGun TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bentonville, Arkansas Posts: 580	Re: My Friend's GT500 Shelby Cobra ^ Very true. My friends dad has a white with blue stripes GT500 with 20in Cragers on it. Hes got around 700hp with an upgraded SC too. __________________ 2002 Infrared SVT 1540 of 4788- "Razzo Rosso" 1957 Grey Chevrolet 150 1966 Maroon Mustang Fast-Back

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CrUziN4L [FJ] Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NY Posts: 15,401	Re: My Friend's GT500 Shelby Cobra good god i just thru up in my mouth a lil bit looking at those taillights....sick stang tho, must be a monster and sound like one too ahhh the headlight covers on the GTO just make it look like a riced out pontiac grandprix....best leaving em off to show the beauty of them. I love the GTOs, while they really dont show much retro to it, they are nasty from factory __________________ Wanna know how to score some awesome sigs?...Add beer to a group of FJ'ers at a car show and *MIX*. haha

05-20-2008, 03:12 PM	#24
aaron_zx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,589