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Eric_ZL1 · 12-03-2013, 09:37 PM

Just posted in the "New Members Section" but also wanted to say "hi" over here....

Trading in my '08 GT500 for a new '13 ZL1 Rally Yellow 6M Vert later this week. For the past 5 years have totally enjoyed the GT500 - meeting my engine builder (here in Michigan), Mustang's Chief Engineer, and hanging with the Shelby club (both at Shelby events and at the Woodward Dream Cruise) - a very cool group. Now that I'm joining the "other team" I'm looking forward to building camaraderie both online and hopefully in the Metro Detroit area. Now I've just got to watch my new ride sit in the garage for several months

Here are a couple pics of the "old" ride. Apparently it's headed to Vegas.

Will get some pics up of the new ride when I pick it up at the dealer (good guys at Les Stanford).

Also, any other ZL1 members from came from the GT500, would be great to hear your personal "pros" and "cons" from your old ride.

Slapshot · 12-03-2013, 09:56 PM

Les Stanford in Dearborn? I walk by that lot every day. Best Chevy lot I've ever came across.

Bad@ssCamaro · 12-03-2013, 10:14 PM

I like the interior of your '08 GT500 car over the upcoming '15 version.

Congrats on your new purchase and Welcome to Camaro5

Unrulie · 12-03-2013, 10:17 PM

Welcome to C5. Check out our local club at Detroit5thgen.com

Blueclyde · 12-03-2013, 10:23 PM

Congrats. I think you'll be happy with The ZL1. I'm near you in Shelby Twp at 26 & Dequindre.

Eric_ZL1 · 12-03-2013, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Unrulie

Welcome to C5. Check out our local club at Detroit5thgen.com

Thanks for the local club info....

Todd in Vancouver · 12-04-2013, 12:16 AM

Welcome and you'll love the drivability of the ZL. Please do tell us how it goes when you go to the next Mustang club meet in your ZL. Remember to laugh lots when they get upset with you.

ex-SS-ve · 12-04-2013, 12:50 AM

beautiful gt500 you had there. I would have had a very hard time letting it go. nothing wrong with letting both cars share the same garage.

Bigtime53 · 12-04-2013, 05:44 AM

You took a big step from red to yellow! Very nice stang and looks like you take very good care of your cars. Congrats on your new Z!

jared355 · 12-04-2013, 06:19 AM

Welcome aboard! I had a 2011 gt 500 before I traded it in. What did it for me is I modded it pretty heavily but not like my zl1 and the damn thing wouldn't stick to save its life. I'm pushing 100 more horse power in my zl1 and it sticks. I think the Shelby needs some rear end work! But great car none the less. You will love your new car!

Mwalterhouse · 12-04-2013, 08:12 AM

Congrats on the ZL1, great looking GT. Will look for you in town in about 5 months!

bowtiefamily · 12-04-2013, 01:15 PM

Welcome to the club!

UBNZO6D · 12-04-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by bowtiefamily

Welcome to the club!

Sweet Mustang...Congrats on the ZL1.

Greg

toesuf94 · 12-04-2013, 01:55 PM

Beautiful GT500! I hope the new owner takes as good of care of it as you did! Enjoy your new Z!

12-03-2013, 09:37 PM	#1
Eric_ZL1 Drives: 2022 2SS Vert (on order) Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Rochester, MI Posts: 25	Metro Detroit Former GT500 Owner - Now ZL1 Just posted in the "New Members Section" but also wanted to say "hi" over here.... Trading in my '08 GT500 for a new '13 ZL1 Rally Yellow 6M Vert later this week. For the past 5 years have totally enjoyed the GT500 - meeting my engine builder (here in Michigan), Mustang's Chief Engineer, and hanging with the Shelby club (both at Shelby events and at the Woodward Dream Cruise) - a very cool group. Now that I'm joining the "other team" I'm looking forward to building camaraderie both online and hopefully in the Metro Detroit area. Now I've just got to watch my new ride sit in the garage for several months Here are a couple pics of the "old" ride. Apparently it's headed to Vegas. Will get some pics up of the new ride when I pick it up at the dealer (good guys at Les Stanford). Also, any other ZL1 members from came from the GT500, would be great to hear your personal "pros" and "cons" from your old ride. Attached Images

12-03-2013, 10:14 PM	#3
Bad@ssCamaro BeckyD Rocks :-) Drives: 2015 1SS/1LE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CT Posts: 5,778 View My Garage	I like the interior of your '08 GT500 car over the upcoming '15 version. Congrats on your new purchase and Welcome to Camaro5 __________________ 2015 CRT 1SS/1LE RS/Recaro's/NPP/Nav/Rear vision pkg./BA speaker upgrade. Stage 3 BMR cam, ARH 1 7/8 headers, CAI, BMR 1.25 drop springs, JPSS Billet Bushings, Peddars Cradle Bushings...460 whp...so far....SOLD, but not forgotten!

12-03-2013, 10:17 PM	#4
Unrulie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Cyber Grey Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Howell, mi. Posts: 319 View My Garage	Welcome to C5. Check out our local club at Detroit5thgen.com __________________

12-04-2013, 12:16 AM	#7
Todd in Vancouver Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,538 View My Garage	Welcome and you'll love the drivability of the ZL. Please do tell us how it goes when you go to the next Mustang club meet in your ZL. Remember to laugh lots when they get upset with you. __________________ Todd in Vancouver '14 ZL1 Camaro '67 Camaro SS Pro-tour in process How hard can it be... Check out my other build http://www.pro-touring.com/threads/9...ject-Obsession

12-04-2013, 01:15 PM	#12
bowtiefamily Drives: Chevrolet Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 588 View My Garage	Welcome to the club! __________________

12-03-2013, 09:56 PM	#2
Slapshot Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rochester Hills Posts: 167	Les Stanford in Dearborn? I walk by that lot every day. Best Chevy lot I've ever came across.

12-03-2013, 10:23 PM	#5
Blueclyde Drives: 2023 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit Posts: 1,717	Congrats. I think you'll be happy with The ZL1. I'm near you in Shelby Twp at 26 & Dequindre.

12-04-2013, 12:50 AM	#8
ex-SS-ve Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 763	beautiful gt500 you had there. I would have had a very hard time letting it go. nothing wrong with letting both cars share the same garage.

12-04-2013, 05:44 AM	#9
Bigtime53 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,296	You took a big step from red to yellow! Very nice stang and looks like you take very good care of your cars. Congrats on your new Z!

12-04-2013, 06:19 AM	#10
jared355 Drives: 2013 Zl1 663 RWHP Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: texas Posts: 43	Welcome aboard! I had a 2011 gt 500 before I traded it in. What did it for me is I modded it pretty heavily but not like my zl1 and the damn thing wouldn't stick to save its life. I'm pushing 100 more horse power in my zl1 and it sticks. I think the Shelby needs some rear end work! But great car none the less. You will love your new car!

12-04-2013, 08:12 AM	#11
Mwalterhouse Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Posts: 1,088 View My Garage	Congrats on the ZL1, great looking GT. Will look for you in town in about 5 months!

12-04-2013, 01:55 PM	#14
toesuf94 Drives: THR #11 E-force supercharged Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Posts: 4,746	Beautiful GT500! I hope the new owner takes as good of care of it as you did! Enjoy your new Z! __________________ Cars and women are both going to give you problems...but you can pay somebody else to fix your car!