Dude, I've got a 2007 also red with white stripes, with 58K miles and it's my daily driver also. Although I've got the smaller pulley with upgrades and 560+ HP! Love the Michelins also! You have to have fun! Glad you are enjoying yours also! Cheers!
So, glad I came across your channel. I've been eyeballing a 2009 GT500 for a week now. And I'm trying to absorb all info I can before I buy. And your channel has helped out a lot
Great video, I appreciate the lack of trance music in the background. Have been looking at one locally and think it would be a great DD. Not so much better on fuel than my 7.3 diesel but at least its easier to park in town!
Attitude is all about the altitude. Modify it, and drive it. I get flak about turning a stock 71 Cobra Torino with a Boss 9, into a drag car. But it was 10 years old, and had over 150k on it. It was the old family car. I would not do it today, due to the rarity of it. But 1980's me would. Do what you want to it so you can enjoy it.
Thanks! And yeah thats ny oversight. I took the word of a shop instead of diving deeper into it. Plus there's contradicting websites saying different things. Its weird. But if you look at the heads and block you can clearly see the difference
@@automotiveantics that is correct far as i know they never made any iron heads on any of the mod motors so idk why anyone would say that lol. The block is heavy but its super strong and much cheaper to replace should something happen God forbid rather than the aluminum 5.4 or even worse (price wise) the aluminum 5.8. These are just as good as any of them power handling wise if not even better and they can make just as much power also. These cars are one of the best bangs for your buck youre gonna find. Btw i love how raw it is and i also love how easily traction control is turned off. My 16 fiesta st which is my daily you gotta hold the button 5 seconds to turn it all the way off similar to newer mustangs. This thing you just tap the button and go lol.
@@automotiveantics maybe bc mine only has 22k miles. The steering is stiff like a little to the left or right can be over controlling at high speeds, like you could loose control. Plus the ass of the car feels higher than the nose. Weird feeling.
@@mikeprice8307 I bought mine with 20k miles and had 35k miles when I sold it. Never had the steering issue you are experiencing. Maybe there's an issue with your steering that needs to be addressed
@@automotiveantics I needed new tires. The originals were stiff and dry rotting. That fixed the steering issue, but the ass still steps out at good speeds hitting bumps especially while passing someone.
Have the same exact GT500 but with 11,000 miles. The only modification I can see that has been done is a new shift knob. Meh. I am looking for the stock knob if anyone has one...
Dude...This is not a Dailey driver!! You have no idea what it means to own a 2008 GT500...I recently purchased a 2008 GT500 with 5500 original miles.... Vehicle is vapor with black stripes.. interior is beautiful... This is the kind of car you take out of your garage and drive it on sunny days or nice nights.. shame on you for driving this vehicle daily....You own something very special and should cherish every moment of it..Not drive it every day ! GT500's are a very rare breed.. There's heritage in all Shelby GT500's.. I guess you haven't figured that out yet..
Carroll Shelby has been my idol since I could walk. I'm very aware of how amazing the GT500 is. I take very good care of it but refuse to turn it into a garage queen. Shelby himself said he built his cars to be driven, not just parked and admired. So I'm my eyes I'm honoring him by doing such. If you would rather see yours in the garage that's cool and your decision. I cherish and enjoy mine every time I get to turn the key and realize how lucky I am to own it
"This is the kind of car you take out of your garage and drive it on sunny days or nice nights.. shame on you for driving this vehicle daily." - Jose Alonzo "These cars are meant to be driven, so enjoy the hell out of all of it - not just the look of it when it is all clean" - Carrol Shelby Oh man, what a dilemma I'm now faced with. Do I listen to Mr. Alonzo or Mr. Shelby? Considering that I bought my 2009 GT500 new with 3 original miles on it, am its only owner, and is my daily driver with now 125,000 miles on it, I gotta go with Shelby's advice.
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The car lowered is a insane difference from stock
Dude, I've got a 2007 also red with white stripes, with 58K miles and it's my daily driver also. Although I've got the smaller pulley with upgrades and 560+ HP! Love the Michelins also! You have to have fun! Glad you are enjoying yours also! Cheers!
What pulley did you buy I’m thinking of grabbing one soon
I just brought my 2008 GT500 a couple of weeks ago and I love it
You just your what
So, glad I came across your channel. I've been eyeballing a 2009 GT500 for a week now. And I'm trying to absorb all info I can before I buy. And your channel has helped out a lot
The kind words mean a lot thank you. I hope things work out for the 09 GT500. They are great cars.
God bless you for making it a daily driver. My 2013 GT500 is the only car I own.
The way it should be!
I have the same car in the same color.. I also daily mine with 88k miles and love every minute of it... Love the car and great video
Thanks! Yeah I'm racking the miles up QUICK! Almost 3k miles in 1 month haha
Nice car .I'm buying a silver with black stripes 2008 GT 500 this week. Thanks for the review..
Best of luck with your purchase!
Great video, I appreciate the lack of trance music in the background. Have been looking at one locally and think it would be a great DD. Not so much better on fuel than my 7.3 diesel but at least its easier to park in town!
Thanks! I got 26mpg highway with mine which I thought was really good for a supercharged car
Still a Shelby.. love it.
Attitude is all about the altitude. Modify it, and drive it. I get flak about turning a stock 71 Cobra Torino with a Boss 9, into a drag car. But it was 10 years old, and had over 150k on it. It was the old family car. I would not do it today, due to the rarity of it. But 1980's me would. Do what you want to it so you can enjoy it.
Thanks for the support! And nice torino!
GT5 Bro’s! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼 I just got an MGW shifter my shifter was doing the same sloppy dancer lol I should be uploading a vid on that soon 🤙🏼
Nice car pal. Good luck. Look nice and aerodynamic in that interior lol
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I have an 08 red convertible. 542 rwhp with pulley,cold air intake and tune.
Nice! I did the same but also did an offroad H pipe and got 552rwhp and 559tq
Dailey driven, of course you have to. Carroll Shelby always said a car should be driven, not parked.
100%!
Yes sir
Nice review, but the heads are aluminum not iron.
Thanks! And yeah thats ny oversight. I took the word of a shop instead of diving deeper into it. Plus there's contradicting websites saying different things. Its weird. But if you look at the heads and block you can clearly see the difference
@@automotiveantics that is correct far as i know they never made any iron heads on any of the mod motors so idk why anyone would say that lol. The block is heavy but its super strong and much cheaper to replace should something happen God forbid rather than the aluminum 5.4 or even worse (price wise) the aluminum 5.8. These are just as good as any of them power handling wise if not even better and they can make just as much power also. These cars are one of the best bangs for your buck youre gonna find. Btw i love how raw it is and i also love how easily traction control is turned off. My 16 fiesta st which is my daily you gotta hold the button 5 seconds to turn it all the way off similar to newer mustangs. This thing you just tap the button and go lol.
@@michaelharris748 i couldn't agree more!
Red and white is the best!!
Beautiful make, but the steering handles scary at 115+ MPH. Every bump while cruising, the rear wants to step outward too.
I think the steering is pretty stable but yes the rear wants to step out all the time. After a set of BMR control arms that problem was solved
@@automotiveantics maybe bc mine only has 22k miles. The steering is stiff like a little to the left or right can be over controlling at high speeds, like you could loose control. Plus the ass of the car feels higher than the nose. Weird feeling.
@@mikeprice8307 I bought mine with 20k miles and had 35k miles when I sold it. Never had the steering issue you are experiencing. Maybe there's an issue with your steering that needs to be addressed
MY 08 GT500 IS MY FAVORITE SHELBY AND I HAVE 2 SUPER SNAKES AND MY SHELBY GT LOL I LOVE THE 07 TOO 09 BODY STYLE
@@automotiveantics I needed new tires. The originals were stiff and dry rotting. That fixed the steering issue, but the ass still steps out at good speeds hitting bumps especially while passing someone.
Thoughts on the gt500kr?
The GT500KR is a Beast! Get it if you can!
Have the same exact GT500 but with 11,000 miles. The only modification I can see that has been done is a new shift knob. Meh. I am looking for the stock knob if anyone has one...
I actually have the stock shift knob. Hit me up in my email and I'll send it to you
@@automotiveantics that's awesome and thanks! Why are these so hard to find in six speed?!
@@robertgroff966 I have no idea haha
@@automotiveantics Kevin - email returned, address not found? Copied and pasted from above...
@@robertgroff966 send it to gearhead479@gmail.com
Love the car bad. Ass
Thanks 😊 🙏
My gt500 is a lemon :(
Sorry to hear😭
Automotive Antics we will work out the kinks though just a wiring thing
@@vixzen8892 glad to hear
Dude...This is not a Dailey driver!! You have no idea what it means to own a 2008 GT500...I recently purchased a 2008 GT500 with 5500 original miles.... Vehicle is vapor with black stripes.. interior is beautiful... This is the kind of car you take out of your garage and drive it on sunny days or nice nights.. shame on you for driving this vehicle daily....You own something very special and should cherish every moment of it..Not drive it every day ! GT500's are a very rare breed.. There's heritage in all Shelby GT500's.. I guess you haven't figured that out yet..
Carroll Shelby has been my idol since I could walk. I'm very aware of how amazing the GT500 is. I take very good care of it but refuse to turn it into a garage queen. Shelby himself said he built his cars to be driven, not just parked and admired. So I'm my eyes I'm honoring him by doing such. If you would rather see yours in the garage that's cool and your decision. I cherish and enjoy mine every time I get to turn the key and realize how lucky I am to own it
"This is the kind of car you take out of your garage and drive it on sunny days or nice nights.. shame on you for driving this vehicle daily." - Jose Alonzo
"These cars are meant to be driven, so enjoy the hell out of all of it - not just the look of it when it is all clean" - Carrol Shelby
Oh man, what a dilemma I'm now faced with. Do I listen to Mr. Alonzo or Mr. Shelby? Considering that I bought my 2009 GT500 new with 3 original miles on it, am its only owner, and is my daily driver with now 125,000 miles on it, I gotta go with Shelby's advice.