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hey guys,

more pics from Malta, a robot in disguise in disguise! they're getting clever these decepticons.

funny this is though, this car was actualy parked a couple cars down from Bumblebee, would have been great if i got em in same shot though. buuuut if you look carefully at one of the pics...bumblebee is definantly onto this deceptichop...look carefully.

these mustangs are BIG. i couldnt believe it to be honest.

here you goes

Forget Barricade. You got a dead ringer for Alternator Wheeljack!!
http://seibertron.com/toys/fullsize.php ... 1&image=59

hey u gotta point there he does look like wheeljack

woot..it's wheeljack

LOL did you notice two cars back is a BB.

Un fortunately, it is neither Barricade nor wheeljack. Barricade is a Saleen S281, Wheeljack is a Mustang GT, this car is a Shelby GT500. All are distinctly different.
And, if that's a big car, you've never seen a Boss 302.
Buty, where do you live, I'm certain that ain't the US, judging by the liscence plate.
That is a RARE car.

Sherade wrote:Un fortunately, it is neither Barricade nor wheeljack. Barricade is a Saleen S281, Wheeljack is a Mustang GT, this car is a Shelby GT500. All are distinctly different.
And, if that's a big car, you've never seen a Boss 302.
Buty, where do you live, I'm certain that ain't the US, judging by the liscence plate.
That is a RARE car.

Doesn't matter to me whether it be an S281 or a GT or a GT500, I wish I owned any one of them...a little too expensive for me right now.

Bumblebee looks like he's peeking out to check on Barricade.

Sherade wrote:Un fortunately, it is neither Barricade nor wheeljack. Barricade is a Saleen S281, Wheeljack is a Mustang GT, this car is a Shelby GT500. All are distinctly different.
And, if that's a big car, you've never seen a Boss 302.
Buty, where do you live, I'm certain that ain't the US, judging by the liscence plate.
That is a RARE car.

It only takes a second to scan and upgrade ... how can you be so sure it's not wheeljack?

This thread requires imagination, not logic.

Sherade wrote:Un fortunately, it is neither Barricade nor wheeljack. Barricade is a Saleen S281, Wheeljack is a Mustang GT, this car is a Shelby GT500. All are distinctly different.
And, if that's a big car, you've never seen a Boss 302.
Buty, where do you live, I'm certain that ain't the US, judging by the liscence plate.
That is a RARE car.

Everybody beat me to Wheeljack ( i know, i know, he's a GT, but the Shelby's werent out yet)

But on the "rare" note... Shelby's arent super common, but here in Houston, Tx, I see them often enough...a doctor where my girlfriend works has one, so I could see one everyday if I wanted.

And cant people have fun out here without someone getting all technical ( Saleen S281, Mustang GT) They're all MUSTANGS dude, so chill!! I tired of people ruining everyones fun... this happens alot when people "see BB" too.

Let everyone have fun sharing out multitude of mudan and silly TF thoughts. Isnt that what Seibertron is all about?!?!

How can you tell if a Mustang is a Shelby? Aside from the racing stripe.

Auto Bot wrote:How can you tell if a Mustang is a Shelby? Aside from the racing stripe.

Regular GT's also come with racing stripes. Heck, you can even get a factory V6 stang with stripes these days.

Aesthetic differences;

Cobra badges in grille, mock fuel cap and on sides of vehicle. The Shelby GT 500 grille/front fascia is also designed to look more aggressive than the regular Mustang GT's grille.

Also, the Shelby GT 500's fog lamps aren't inside the grille like the basic GT's Fog lamps are.

The car says Shelby on the trunk face.

Side stripes read "GT 500" on both sides of car.

The rims as well, they are stock Shelby GT 500 Rims ... which are unique to the car. The WJ color scheme is also one of the factory options for the GT 500.

There is also a "Shelby GT"(not GT 500) version of the Mustang GT, not to be confused with the car pictured here ... which is the top dog at the moment.

The Shelby GT I mention is based on the Ford Mustang GT-H that was made specifically for Hertz car rental co. It had 20 more HP, a body kit, new paint scheme with racing stripes ... hood pins. All kinds of goodies.

There are 3 Saleen S281's. Stage 1, 2 and 3. First is just a body kit and some suspension upgrades. Interior upgrades ... etc. The base car is a Mustang GT deluxe with no rear spoiler, saleen takes that and modifies the piss out of it.

Stage 3 has all kinds of power upgrades, suspension ... on and on.

That's just off the top of my head, there's plenty more differences than meets the eye.

... and yes, I drive a Mustang. Love 'em!

I rarely see one in our place. With regards to the current new Mustang, only saw it once. Just once. And it was driving too fast to see the details.

Thanks for the info.

I think i just got an erection....

Looks like the foe-bumblebee is stalking the foe-wheeljack, hehe.

Is that Ratchet in the background of the second pic?

Fender Bender wrote:Is that Ratchet in the background of the second pic?

Do you mean to the right of Armorhide?

zatara1701 wrote:

Sherade wrote:Un fortunately, it is neither Barricade nor wheeljack. Barricade is a Saleen S281, Wheeljack is a Mustang GT, this car is a Shelby GT500. All are distinctly different.
And, if that's a big car, you've never seen a Boss 302.
Buty, where do you live, I'm certain that ain't the US, judging by the liscence plate.
That is a RARE car.

Everybody beat me to Wheeljack ( i know, i know, he's a GT, but the Shelby's werent out yet)

But on the "rare" note... Shelby's arent super common, but here in Houston, Tx, I see them often enough...a doctor where my girlfriend works has one, so I could see one everyday if I wanted.

And cant people have fun out here without someone getting all technical ( Saleen S281, Mustang GT) They're all MUSTANGS dude, so chill!! I tired of people ruining everyones fun... this happens alot when people "see BB" too.

Let everyone have fun sharing out multitude of mudan and silly TF thoughts. Isnt that what Seibertron is all about?!?!

I take cars quite seriously.
I want people to know that the car they suppose it is isn't, so that I don't over load too much.

AlienQuiksilver wrote:

Auto Bot wrote:How can you tell if a Mustang is a Shelby? Aside from the racing stripe.

Regular GT's also come with racing stripes. Heck, you can even get a factory V6 stang with stripes these days.

Aesthetic differences;

Cobra badges in grille, mock fuel cap and on sides of vehicle. The Shelby GT 500 grille/front fascia is also designed to look more aggressive than the regular Mustang GT's grille.

Also, the Shelby GT 500's fog lamps aren't inside the grille like the basic GT's Fog lamps are.

The car says Shelby on the trunk face.

Side stripes read "GT 500" on both sides of car.

The rims as well, they are stock Shelby GT 500 Rims ... which are unique to the car. The WJ color scheme is also one of the factory options for the GT 500.

There is also a "Shelby GT"(not GT 500) version of the Mustang GT, not to be confused with the car pictured here ... which is the top dog at the moment.

The Shelby GT I mention is based on the Ford Mustang GT-H that was made specifically for Hertz car rental co. It had 20 more HP, a body kit, new paint scheme with racing stripes ... hood pins. All kinds of goodies.

There are 3 Saleen S281's. Stage 1, 2 and 3. First is just a body kit and some suspension upgrades. Interior upgrades ... etc. The base car is a Mustang GT deluxe with no rear spoiler, saleen takes that and modifies the piss out of it.

Stage 3 has all kinds of power upgrades, suspension ... on and on.

That's just off the top of my head, there's plenty more differences than meets the eye.

... and yes, I drive a Mustang. Love 'em!

You are the awesomeness.
I learned something as well, I thought only Roush did the Stage 1-2-3 Mustangs.
So, I want SPECIFICs on your car, as well.
Excuse my d-post.

Sherade wrote:

AlienQuiksilver wrote:

Auto Bot wrote:How can you tell if a Mustang is a Shelby? Aside from the racing stripe.

Regular GT's also come with racing stripes. Heck, you can even get a factory V6 stang with stripes these days.

Aesthetic differences;

Cobra badges in grille, mock fuel cap and on sides of vehicle. The Shelby GT 500 grille/front fascia is also designed to look more aggressive than the regular Mustang GT's grille.

Also, the Shelby GT 500's fog lamps aren't inside the grille like the basic GT's Fog lamps are.

The car says Shelby on the trunk face.

Side stripes read "GT 500" on both sides of car.

The rims as well, they are stock Shelby GT 500 Rims ... which are unique to the car. The WJ color scheme is also one of the factory options for the GT 500.

There is also a "Shelby GT"(not GT 500) version of the Mustang GT, not to be confused with the car pictured here ... which is the top dog at the moment.

The Shelby GT I mention is based on the Ford Mustang GT-H that was made specifically for Hertz car rental co. It had 20 more HP, a body kit, new paint scheme with racing stripes ... hood pins. All kinds of goodies.

There are 3 Saleen S281's. Stage 1, 2 and 3. First is just a body kit and some suspension upgrades. Interior upgrades ... etc. The base car is a Mustang GT deluxe with no rear spoiler, saleen takes that and modifies the piss out of it.

Stage 3 has all kinds of power upgrades, suspension ... on and on.

That's just off the top of my head, there's plenty more differences than meets the eye.

... and yes, I drive a Mustang. Love 'em!

You are the awesomeness.
I learned something as well, I thought only Roush did the Stage 1-2-3 Mustangs.
So, I want SPECIFICs on your car, as well.
Excuse my d-post.

My car is nothing fancy. Bone stock 2006 Satin Silver Mustang GT. Yep, I drive BT Grimlock.

As far as the Saleens go ... they had 3 stages with the 99-04 body style. I'm not 100% sure about the newer ones, but I reckon they processed things in the same manner ... to appeal to a few different price points.

Roushes are cool, but I'm not sure if they offer as many options as they used to. Those older Stage 3's were a great bang for the buck.

I've seen a white Mustang with red stripes at each dealer. body kit, crazy spoiler, graphics. It comes like this from the factory, but ... wait, it's only a V6? WTF??? It sure "looks" fast.

I had a 2003 stang GT that I modified with a supercharger, suspension, wheels/tires, underdrive pulleys, high flow injectors, custom tune. It was pulling about 415HP at the rear wheels.

Then, I got ass ended by a HUGE SUV ... all of my time/money ... gone. I will never mod another car like that again, unless it's a TF. It's not worth the risk of loss, nor the insurance if one were to claim each upgrade.

Fender Bender wrote:Is that Ratchet in the background of the second pic?

Looks like it.

But with the missing blinkers and red cross, i'd give it to Ironhide, with a new coat of "custom faded" white paint.

AlienQuiksilver wrote:My car is nothing fancy. Bone stock 2006 Satin Silver Mustang GT. Yep, I drive BT Grimlock.

As far as the Saleens go ... they had 3 stages with the 99-04 body style. I'm not 100% sure about the newer ones, but I reckon they processed things in the same manner ... to appeal to a few different price points.

Roushes are cool, but I'm not sure if they offer as many options as they used to. Those older Stage 3's were a great bang for the buck.

I've seen a white Mustang with red stripes at each dealer. body kit, crazy spoiler, graphics. It comes like this from the factory, but ... wait, it's only a V6? WTF??? It sure "looks" fast.

I had a 2003 stang GT that I modified with a supercharger, suspension, wheels/tires, underdrive pulleys, high flow injectors, custom tune. It was pulling about 415HP at the rear wheels.

Then, I got ass ended by a HUGE SUV ... all of my time/money ... gone. I will never mod another car like that again, unless it's a TF. It's not worth the risk of loss, nor the insurance if one were to claim each upgrade.

I do beleive Saleen dropped the stages and just went S281, and then there's the "Extreme" version, among the newer options.
But, you sure you don't wanna do a little modding to your newer 'Stang?

Oh and yeah, you totally should sue the jerk that rear ended you and lived to tell it. I would have at least knocked some of his teeth out. Unless it was your fault......