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A Beginners Guide to Modifying A Car This blog post is from APTuned.com from 2011 but we when read this we felt it had lots of great information about deciding how best to mod your vehicle. Full credit to APTuned here and keep in mind the references are to that author. If you'd like to talk to a local mod expert then give us a call and we'd be happy to talk about your mod wish list. Enjoy! Dale Adams Automotive. It's easy for a seasoned car guy to give advice on what he or she thinks is best when it comes to modifying your car or truck, but many times that advice is biased based on their own belief of what is best and based on what they read on their forum. What a beginner needs is advice that comes from the basics of automotive performance and what makes or doesn't make power. It's hard not to get tied up in manufacture claims, so we're going to create this guide on what every beg ... read more

Shelby Wide Body with the Penske Track Suspension System The optional Shelby Super Snake Wide Body package was created to maximize the handling of the 2015 and later Ford Mustang chassis. A road racer’s dream, the car has better traction for later braking and earlier acceleration out of corners. Other key benefits include more driver communication and better ability to absorb track imperfections for razor sharp handling on most any surface. Designed by Shelby American, the integrated new body panels add approximately 4 inches to the rear track and 2.5 inches to the front. Shelby American then installs bigger brakes, hardened wheel studs, stronger spindles and hubs, as well as a more aggressive wheel and tire package to connect every horsepower to the road. An optional fully adjustable coil over suspension system is also available that delivers race day quality control and adjust-ability. The Wide Body package is available for factory installation at Dale Adams Automotive. When co ... read more

All-New Shelby 1000 Diesel! 1000 lb/ft of Diesel Powered Torque After repeated demand for a Shelby version of Ford’s award winning Super Duty lineup, we are proud to present our Shelby 1000 line of Super Duty work horses. Starting with a cold air intake and emission legal tune, we’ve cranked the torque to 1,000 lb/ft in the 6.7L V8 diesel. Our craftsmen add practical, yet stylish custom exterior upgrades which include a unique Shelby hood, new front bumper, rear bumper, exhaust tips, Shelby stripes, badges, grille insert and tailgate cover. Shelby spec 20-inch wheels are wrapped in high performance tires while a special LED lighting package provide superior illumination for any occasion. Inside, we add a Katzkins premium interior designed for the work horse, a carbon fiber appearance package, as well as custom floormats. As with all Shelby vehicles, each have a unique serial number that is displayed on the dash and under the hood of the truck. Standard Features Performanc ... read more

THE 2018–2019 SUPERSNAKE IS HERE! Over five decades after the first Shelby Super Snake rolled out of Shelby American, the all-new 2018 edition is once again leaving the performance world “snake-bit.” Powered by an 800 horsepower supercharged Ford 5.0L V8, the Super Snake launches from 0-60 in 3.5 seconds. With new suspension and brakes, it carves up the road course with ease. And yet it is so tractable, able to roll down the street like a king on its Shelby 20 inch forged aluminum wheels and high performance tires. Widebody and suspension options are also available for the ultimate in style and handling. Collectible from the day it’s built, this Shelby features a new hood, rockers, spoilers, splitters, grilles, rear tail panel and rear diffuser assembly. The Shelby theme continues inside with finely appointed stitching and badges. A limited number will be built worldwide and each will be branded with a unique CSM number that will be included in the Official Shel ... read more

12 Tips Every Canadian Classic Car Owner Needs to Know! Drivers who own classic cars know the many joys they can bring. There is no better feeling in the world than a cruise in the mountains or down 17th Avenue in Calgary on a gorgeous day, but many of these gorgeous antique cars and trucks require special maintenance because they are not driven on a regular basis. We here at Dale Adams Automotive are experts in classic automobiles and we are always here for all your classic car needs. Here are a few maintenance items you need to know about to keep your classic vehicle running smooth: Run the car: use it at least once a month. The number one issue with old cars is they’re not used regularly. Drive it, put the car through its paces. Turn the wheels and the gears and engage the tires. What damages cars is sitting still: all of those seals and rubber components dry up if they’re not used. Then leaks develop. You can slow down the aging proces ... read more