Shelby GT500 has a FATAL flaw that NEEDS to be fixed | Channel rebranding

I have discovered the 2008 Shelby GT500 has a fatal flaw that we need to address! This is something many mustang owners have had to deal with but I didn't think this problem extended to the GT500.
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[@automotiveantics]

Thanks so much for watching! Don't forget to drop a like on the video and SUBSCRIBE for more GT500 content!😁

[@anthonylaudano9751]

In my opinion the 07 too 2014 will be the most valuable shelbys ever . Especially the 07 427 edition super snakes and I am just not saying because I own one. In my eyes it's a fact.

[@anthonylaudano9751]

My 08 gt500 has crazy ford history. Back in the 60s Bob Tasca got Carroll Shelby into Ford.So Tasca is a huge part for shelbys history. I own David and Bob Tascas 08 gt500.He had his dealership put well over 100grand and to top it off.My car is signed twice by Carroll Shelby and John Force and the entire Tasca Family and I have all the paperwork that was done too the car and pictures. So too a Ford collector in the future the car can be very valuable. But I most likely won't ever sell it. It will take big bucks to sell any of my shelbys.

[@automotiveantics]

Thats amazing! You're a lucky guy to have such a treasure!

[@anthonylaudano9751]

I wish man you could drive my 08 GT500.My car was owned by the drag racer dad Bob Tasca and there famous in the Ford world back in the 60s TASCA was a big part on getting CARROLL SHELBY into Ford and my car was his.Now my Gt500 is the complete opposite of your car.It has every Ford racing part that was available.The suspension is amazing and the car has 850hp.You would love it.Because he owns the dealership money isn't a issue.So when I bought it the car had 2thousand miles.Crazy low but he gave me all the paperwork of too what was done and it came out to 126grand.Now that's without labor so if it was a customer you're probably at 150grand.Crazy it is so well done it stays up with my 900hp 10 grabber blue super snake.So my point your car has a ton of potential it's just going to take time.Suspension I have the Ebioch adjustable suspension and that alone what a change.I am from CT where you from.I so wish I could take you for a drive.It's a crazy car.

[@automotiveantics]

@@anthonylaudano9751 that is definitely a crazy once in a life time car. I live in Central PA so I'm not to horribly far from you. Might have to make a trip out one day!

[@nofeartodie1]

I have a 2008 GT500 and wheel hop was bad, I installed Eibach pro kit springs, Eibach shocks & struts, Eibach front & rear sway bars and BMR adjustable UCA, LCA's with relocation brackets and adjustable pan hard bar (all BMR). The wheel hop is gone and that ugly gap at the rear wheels is gone. BMR sells a anti wheel hop kit for the GT500.

[@automotiveantics]

I'm looking into BMR components as well. How was the ride with the pro kit springs?

[@nofeartodie1]

@@automotiveantics The ride feels planted to ground and better steering response it almost feels like a different car and tires will help. I got NT555's all around but in a month I'm installing the NT05R at the rear.

[@omarbueno9834]

yes sir! so if you lower any more than an inch it will most definitely require an adjustable panhard bar. personally my 4.0 is lowered 1.5 front and back and drive ability is honestly subjective but i will say you will probably scrape on really bad speed bumps so it’s something you will need to be cautious of even with the steeda springs you’re getting. i have the bmr adjustable panhard bar and it works great and it also helps a bit with that wheelhop issue and it feels much grippier so definitely go ahead and pick one up they’re not that hard to put in and very much worth the money to keep your drivetrain aligned and keep your tires fitted equally on either side of the car. also look into the bmr springs they have tons of options for drops and also uses. they have springs that are better for daily driving, track days, and drag racing applications as well. hope this helps a bit! keep up the great work!

[@automotiveantics]

Thanks! I was also look at the FRPP springs which is 1.25" drop front and rear. They are a progressive rate spring as opposed to Steedas linear rate. So I think they are on top of my list at the moment now. DEFINITELY going to get the BMR adjustable panhard bar tho. Thats a must

[@musicsnob4226]

3 minutes and 31 seconds so you start talking about the Fatal flaw yeah it's wheel hop anybody would know that it's because it has a live rear axle that is some Ancient Ancient technology

[@BigYellow1500]

The cobra has IRS and has the worst wheel hop of any mustang

[@theenigga]

Aight den, how you fix it!? Ot everyone has the money buy a whole new back end😂

[@williamc4353]

Ford Racing Springs, BMR upper,lower, adjustable pan hard bar and 1 piece drive shaft.

[@automotiveantics]

I did all those exact mods shortly after this video. Handles like a dream now!

[@a.d.5274]

I own a 07 GT500 for 5 years now I own a 13 gt500 for 3 years. I would suggest buying the eibach lowering springs I installed them on both of my gt500's. Adjustable panhard bar will be necessary. You may as well get lower control arms also.

[@automotiveantics]

How do the Eibach springs ride? Do you scrape on much?

[@a.d.5274]

@@automotiveantics very good not too stiff and not too soft. And no scraping whatsoever. Make sure it's the pro kit.

[@srt8mike423]

how has the 07 ben on reliability looking to trade my srt8 in for one as a daily.

[@the__black__box]

@@srt8mike423 terrible terrible idea lol

[@cobramanphil]

Interesting. I've never had any wheel hop issues on my '13. Is the wheel hop inherent in the 2008 models. Is there a chance that something is worn on the C.arms that is allowing the wheel hop?

[@automotiveantics]

Nothing is worn, the whole car is in near mint condition. I did since swap the control arms with a set from BMR and instantly fixed the problem

[@michaelmcclaine2431]

I just bought my GT 500 and I love this machine. Several mods on the car, but when doing 100+mph the rear likes to wiggle and shake can this be corrected? thanks for all your advice

[@automotiveantics]

I would make sure your tires are in good shape first of all. After that what helped me the most were lower control arms and adjustable panhard bar

[@michaelmcclaine2431]

@@automotiveantics tires are brand new all around. I will check around and see what's available out there for this machine, thanks

[@automotiveantics]

@@michaelmcclaine2431 I highly recommend BMR suspension parts. I put rhem on mine and LOVE it!

[@jerrysgaragethemoneypit2028]

I like your video, but i don't line the gas fill and the knacks stop.

[@65coupestang]

NICE VEHICLE, BTW MIGHT I ASK WHERE YOU ARE DRIVING THIS CAR AROUND

[@josephhein9497]

Beautiful scenery. I was curious, myself.

[@searaydrivingguy]

on my 2011 GT500 i turn off traction control then i can burn out endless but my 1967 camaro rs has bad wheel hop to the point i do not burn out with it

[@bayou077]

Where did you get the lighted center console?

[@automotiveantics]

That's stock on the GT500

[@bayou077]

@@automotiveantics I have the exact same 2007 GT500 that you have and mine is plain.

[@automotiveantics]

@@bayou077 it was an option apparently

[@bayou077]

After all this time I found out it was only for the 2008.

[@eddieking1247]

I’m feeling the GT500 I read the steering is a bit stiff goin around road bends?

[@automotiveantics]

The steering is a bit heavy but you get use to it rather quickly

[@TheStrongingrace]

I suggest the Performance Package... inhave utvon my 011 GT500... and it's simply awesome... I daily drive mine as well...

[@jontay2002]

Hmmm sheetz🤔 i sence you live around pa 😅 at least im not the only one out there that daily drives a gt500 😆

[@automotiveantics]

You would be correct haha. Nothing wrong with daily driving a Shelby!

[@Wooley689]

Traction bars. Also what is the warning light flashing, tire pressure?

[@josephhein9497]

Fuel saver shift light. Tells you when to shift for optimal gas milage.

[@5.0beers70]

I lowered my 2014 Mustang GT. I have the Whiteline springs, whiteline panhard bar, whiteline rear lower control arms with brackets, maximum motorsports caster camber plates, Koni orange struts and shocks, and steeda rear upper control arm. Probably should of went with the Koni Yellow but will only track my car a few times a year. I live in Lower Allen/Camp Hill, PA.

[@automotiveantics]

I live in York county. How would you feel about meeting up? I would love to check out your car and see how it rides!

[@5.0beers70]

@@automotiveantics Sounds good. Let me know when you would like to meet up.

[@JointSlayer]

Did yous meet up? How did it ride? Lol

[@5.0beers70]

​@@JointSlayer Yeah, there is a video

[@melisssa7777]

What year is your gt500.?

[@automotiveantics]

2008

[@ilsl04]

Good tires will take care of wheel hop

[@automotiveantics]

Maybe some but not all. I already upgraded the tires to Michelin pilot super sports

[@ilsl04]

@@automotiveantics nt05r or nt555r with polyurethane bushings 07 gt500 and 03 cobra no wheel hop

[@automotiveantics]

@@ilsl04 i just installed BMR LCA'S and it completely eliminated the wheel hop

[@kevinhardy8930]

No it wont. I solved my wheel hop (08 GT500) with aftermarket lower control arms (not upper). Bobs to be exact.

[@YesSir34]

Awesome man! Love the GT500!

[@automotiveantics]

Thanks! I have big plans for it!

[@YesSir34]

I hope so man. Your ch is very informative and look forward to future content as a whole.

[@automotiveantics]

@@YesSir34 thanks I appreciate that!🙏

[@redgamingstorm3654]

I have a 2012 GT500 Pa life Watts link for the rear

[@automotiveantics]

You live in PA? What part?

[@redgamingstorm3654]

Cranberry

[@redgamingstorm3654]

My GT500 is getting a built motor right now it should be done in beginning of August

[@automotiveantics]

@@redgamingstorm3654cool. I was thinking if you were close enough it would be cool to collaborate and compare the different year GT500'S. I think you're about 4 hours from me though

[@redgamingstorm3654]

Yeah that’s not that far Thank god I love driving it. When I get it back I messaged you.

[@65coupestang]

The wheel hop is b/c it's too much h.p. for the vehicle..

[@automotiveantics]

Wheel hop comes from deflection in the suspension. After a set of BMR LCA's...problem solved😁

[@Twobarpsi]

Lower control arms on my 2010, zero wheel hop!

[@Shiesty_Shelby]

What brand did you go with?

[@MoctezumasRevenge1]

A lot of talk, not a lot of tech.

[@musicsnob4226]

The thing about mustangs all the way up until the current 350R, is they are stop light Warriors plain and simple. I had a 03 Cobra and my buddy I just picked up the Pontiac GTO AKA Holden Monaro and I took his for a test drive and immediately I thought to myself fuck I bought the wrong car. sure mine was faster but his handled like a European sports car.

[@shadowsfad3d]

Well this is America dipshet nobody cares about European sports cars lol 🤦‍♂️

[@callersvoice9512]

Not gonna lie... The fact that you were almost empty, stopped for fuel, but didn't fill it up all the way is KILLING my OCD. 🤣

[@mikeaninger7388]

KW. Problem solved.

[@106JOHAL]

Holly shit did you draw your eyebrows on

[@automotiveantics]

No but they are pretty on point aren't they haha

[@jason09able]

You didn’t get the water she wanted what is wrong with you 😂😂😂😂

[@automotiveantics]

I got the eye roll but she liked 2 of them! Haha

[@jason09able]

How about Shelby shenanigans lol 😂

[@automotiveantics]

Not bad....but then that limits me to just Shelbys.

[@jakehambly8254]

Burnout Broadcasts

[@automotiveantics]

🤔

[@65coupestang]

Umm.. yer channel is already called "automotive antics" which I personally like the name myself and yes I'm being redundent again 😠🙄😤👎👎..!! (I've been known to make redundant (sp?) statements before which is why I say that 😠🙄😤🤬👎👎👎..!!