Pantera72

You would still be better off getting a takeoff. There are some how to threads around that walk you through the install process. Its not a complicated job and should only take a few hours at the most. That will save you around $245 to use for other mods.

jrhykushi

where can u get a gt500 rear though? other than ebay. will our local ford dealers have them?

Pantera72

The GT500 is the same as the GT/CS. Yes you can order them through the dealers, don't ask me how much though. From what I understand the GT/CS is cheaper, even though its the same as the GT500, probably because its a less expensive car.

jrhykushi

grr, im sorta confused now. what exactly is a gt/cs? california special? i know a gt500 is the shelby..

Pantera72

Yes California Special. I believe the GT/CS bumper is a few hundrer dollars cheaper, even though its the same bumper looks wise. I guess the two bumpers are just stamped with different part numbers so they can rape those big money GT500 buyers even more.

pascal

Shelby GT
GT500
GT/CS

All use the same rear bumper cover... Same piece of plastic.
The GT500 is painted black all the way around at the bottom (the only difference).

jrhykushi

where can u get a gt/cs bumper?

preferably ones that already painted

nonstopred

shelby gt doesnt use that bumper, its uses the stock gt rear bumper


I had a gt takeoff kit on order, then i bailed out and got the gt500 rear, because I figured that If I payed for the gt stuff (450) and it came and was scratched I would have had to have it repainted anyway. So I ditched the idea of a front bumper, bought a 100dollar grille to dtich the v6 look, and then got the gt500 rear, which was the best thing I have done

pascal

You got it all wrong man...
Go to the dealer and look at a Shelby GT closer[&:].

tungstenstang

gt/cs, shelby gt,and gt500 all have the same rearbumpers. i'd get the cobra front bumper also justto finish off the gt500 look, and some new wheels.....and a lowering kit.....possibly the spoiler and hood...then a s/c....then nos