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RE: Saleen Parnelli Jones Hits The Production Line - 12/19/2006 10:30:05 PM    dotbomb   Posts: 813 Joined: 7/10/2006 Status: offline He'll get it.  If not I'll grill the engineer for you next time I run into him at the gas station. _____________________________ 1968 GT/CS Sold 2006 S281 SC #469 475 HP kit (more like 465), 3.73 Gears, "E" Panhard & Lower Control Arms (in reply to Chuckdoc) Post #: 141

RE: Saleen Parnelli Jones Hits The Production Line - 12/20/2006 3:07:36 AM    Say When Posts: 816 Joined: 2/9/2005 Status: offline Chuck, The PJ cars are supposed to have coil overs up front. All springs are also supposed to be linear rate so if you can handle the ride now that's pretty good. The car I drove actually felt a little soft compared to a coil over car. I didn't even look to see if it had coli overs up front. It is a bit of work to make a coil over set up work on the rear of the 05 and up cars. Instead, adjustable lower control arms are used. As far as I'm concerned there is only one option for coil overs. http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=EM&Product_Code=35230045 If I go coil over on the 06 this is the route I would go. Chuck, If you have coil overs up front like advertised then just crank it down and get ready for a bumpy ride. I don't believe you have adjustable LCA's so you would have to purchase a set but it's not rocket science to get your car to look like the pre production car. You can achieve the same effect with springs alone. Supposedly, it will handle as good as it can just the way you bought it. Like I said, it's not rocket science to get your car to sit like the picture but if you just go and slam it, it won't handle better just because it's lower. That's why most of us go with the KW set up for the adjustable compression and rebound damping. Believe it or not with those adjustments you can get the car to ride like it's at stock height but lower it down on the wheel wells like that autoshow pic and still handle. (in reply to dotbomb) Post #: 142

RE: Saleen Parnelli Jones Hits The Production Line - 12/22/2006 1:29:19 PM    Chuckdoc Posts: 566 Joined: 10/19/2006 Status: offline attn: Kenardo - Any news about your PJ?  Even with the build delay mentioned, it should be coming pretty soon? Chuck _____________________________ 2007 Saleen Parnelli Jones #57 of 500 302 V8 - 400HP The Ultimate PJ Thread (in reply to Say When) Post #: 143

RE: Saleen Parnelli Jones Hits The Production Line - 12/22/2006 2:48:04 PM    Kenardo   Posts: 117 Joined: 10/14/2006 Status: offline Hi Chuck ~  Thanks for checking.  I just received word today that my PJ is on the assembly line today. If all works well it will be shipped from Saleen on Dec 27th along with 2 other PJs for my dealer.  Therefore I should see it at the Dealership January 2nd or 3rd.  So it will be a Happy New Year for me !!!   I'll let you know as soon as I get it.  Latest word is that Saleen has some concerns regarding the quality of the chrome parts on the car.  Steve Saleen has apparently mandated that the PJs must all be perfect before they leave the plant.  Nice touch I'd say. PS, Saywhen ~  I did not receive your email address. Please send it to kenardo@telus.net (in reply to Chuckdoc) Post #: 144

RE: Saleen Parnelli Jones Hits The Production Line - 12/23/2006 11:35:03 AM    Chuckdoc Posts: 566 Joined: 10/19/2006 Status: offline Regarding some of the fit and finish debates here the last few months, I'd hope he'd mandate that for ALL cars that come out of the plant.  I'm 600+ miles in and so far, no concerns.  Nice to hear about the chrome parts, I'll have to go over mine again!!  Chuck _____________________________ 2007 Saleen Parnelli Jones #57 of 500 302 V8 - 400HP The Ultimate PJ Thread (in reply to Kenardo) Post #: 145

RE: Saleen Parnelli Jones Hits The Production Line - 12/23/2006 1:20:17 PM    Kenardo   Posts: 117 Joined: 10/14/2006 Status: offline Chuck ~  Yes, the  HIGH QUALITY CONTROL THEME  is for all PJs.  From # 1 to # 500.  Seems that Steve and Parnelli himself are direcetly involved with the HQCT on all parts and the finished product, thus the longer thatn expected wait for some of us. Well worth it from what you say.  At the request of my very cool dealer buddy, I received a call from one of the executive folks at Saleen yesterday who assured me that,  " your wait will be well woth it, you will not be dissapointed in any way with your PJ " .   I also reveived an unsolicited call from a Saleen Customer Service Survey person who asked some great questions regarding my Saleen S/C Test Drive experience.  He wanted any and all positive or negative comments.  Including was there anything at all that you did not like about the car and is there anything at all that you would change in the car if you could. He is now familiar with this website and will be checking in on it to see what we all have to say. I told him to call me back in late Feb. after I have a few miles on the PJ.   Merry Christmas to ALL !!!  My wife hung the Parnelli Catalogue on our Christmas Tree.  I'm dreaming of a Grabber Orange Christmas. (in reply to Chuckdoc) Post #: 146

RE: Saleen Parnelli Jones Hits The Production Line - 12/23/2006 5:18:42 PM    Chuckdoc Posts: 566 Joined: 10/19/2006 Status: offline Kenardo, Another site to help you wait:  www.grabberorange.net Check it out, a site just for the grabber orange stangs.  There's even a place for the tuner and Saleen versions.  I already found a guy that owns #75, he's posted pics of it over there.  You gotta check it out! Enjoy your PJ when it comes in! Cheers, and Merry Christmas to everyone! Chuck < Message edited by Chuckdoc -- 12/23/2006 5:19:23 PM > _____________________________ 2007 Saleen Parnelli Jones #57 of 500 302 V8 - 400HP The Ultimate PJ Thread (in reply to Kenardo) Post #: 147

RE: Saleen Parnelli Jones Hits The Production Line - 12/24/2006 12:07:08 AM    Kenardo   Posts: 117 Joined: 10/14/2006 Status: offline Hey Chuck ~  Thanks for the heads-up on the GO website.  Just so happens I found it earlier today and saw your post.  Neat site.  #75 does great work.  Your going to have to teach me how to do that stuff when I get my PJ. Cheers and ENJOY your PJ over the Christmas Holidays. HO, HO, HO  !!!!!!!!!! Kenardo (in reply to Chuckdoc) Post #: 148

RE: Saleen Parnelli Jones Hits The Production Line - 12/24/2006 4:38:17 AM    Limited07   Posts: 13 Joined: 11/11/2006 From: Basel, Switzerland Status: offline And the PJ # 67 goes to Switzerland  I have seen, there is the # 302  in Ron Ward's store (eBay) !??! Thumbnail Image Claude Attachment (1) < Message edited by Limited07 -- 12/24/2006 4:56:36 AM > _____________________________ 07 Saleen Parnelli Jones 302 #67 rides in Switzerland ! (in reply to Kenardo) Post #: 149

RE: Saleen Parnelli Jones Hits The Production Line - 12/24/2006 7:58:14 AM    Limited07   Posts: 13 Joined: 11/11/2006 From: Basel, Switzerland Status: offline Listen to the good sound from the PJ 302  !!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esQVLZd_U0U Claude _____________________________ 07 Saleen Parnelli Jones 302 #67 rides in Switzerland ! (in reply to Limited07) Post #: 150

RE: Saleen Parnelli Jones Hits The Production Line - 12/24/2006 10:57:08 AM    Chuckdoc Posts: 566 Joined: 10/19/2006 Status: offline That is a pale attempt at capturing the sound of this car, but I realize it is hard to get the true sound without professional recording equipment. Cool vid, and be proud of your car in Switzerland!  That's gotta be rare... chuck _____________________________ 2007 Saleen Parnelli Jones #57 of 500 302 V8 - 400HP The Ultimate PJ Thread (in reply to Limited07) Post #: 151

RE: Saleen Parnelli Jones Hits The Production Line - 12/25/2006 1:12:51 AM    Kenardo   Posts: 117 Joined: 10/14/2006 Status: offline Attn: All PJ Lovers ~  go to www.motortrend.com and type Parnelli Jones in the search box.  You should be able to find the PJ on the Track and hear what it really sounds like. Enjoy !!! Kenardo (in reply to Chuckdoc) Post #: 152

RE: Saleen Parnelli Jones Hits The Production Line - 12/26/2006 10:48:26 AM    Chuckdoc Posts: 566 Joined: 10/19/2006 Status: offline Direct link to vid: http://www.motortrend.com/av/roadtests/112_0612_parnelli_jones_saleen_mustang_road_test Coolness.... chuck _____________________________ 2007 Saleen Parnelli Jones #57 of 500 302 V8 - 400HP The Ultimate PJ Thread (in reply to Kenardo) Post #: 153

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