Ford GT in the house.
#46
09-27-2011, 10:17 PM
Too sexy, the GT40 is one of my dream cars, they didn't even bother to bring them to Oz. That car will not depreciate and might even appreciate in time, it's an icon and what a refresh by Ford, they did the best job from the engine to the interior to the sound. It looks menacing and gorgeous. The only car on that list I would have considered to this is the Gallardo because that's an astounding car but you made the right choice.
#47
09-28-2011, 08:45 AM
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Minneapolis
Age: 57
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Thank you.
Thanks.
Eric (AtomicZ) has the Gallardo covered (and more) for our little circle of know it alls. I sniffed around a couple of Nera's, but at the end of the day, the FGT felt like a better fit for me personally.
Too sexy, the GT40 is one of my dream cars, they didn't even bother to bring them to Oz. That car will not depreciate and might even appreciate in time, it's an icon and what a refresh by Ford, they did the best job from the engine to the interior to the sound. It looks menacing and gorgeous. The only car on that list I would have considered to this is the Gallardo because that's an astounding car but you made the right choice.
Eric (AtomicZ) has the Gallardo covered (and more) for our little circle of know it alls. I sniffed around a couple of Nera's, but at the end of the day, the FGT felt like a better fit for me personally.
#49
09-30-2011, 01:08 PM
Long time lurker... i finally made an account to say: WOW!
Huge Ford GT fan... huge custom garage fan... huge shelby cobra (FFR and original) fan... you sir have it all... and a Z06!
Keep her clean and enjoy
PS: pick up the Ford GT book if you dont have it already. It was on sale at the Ford Nationals this year and the authors, photographer and other owners who's cars were in the book were there signing it. (its my second favorite auto book next to Driving Ambition) A quick scan of amazon didnt show it, pm me and i can get you the authors name and book details.
DGI
Huge Ford GT fan... huge custom garage fan... huge shelby cobra (FFR and original) fan... you sir have it all... and a Z06!
Keep her clean and enjoy
PS: pick up the Ford GT book if you dont have it already. It was on sale at the Ford Nationals this year and the authors, photographer and other owners who's cars were in the book were there signing it. (its my second favorite auto book next to Driving Ambition) A quick scan of amazon didnt show it, pm me and i can get you the authors name and book details.
DGI
#51
10-01-2011, 03:25 AM
Aparently since im a Newb, the forum wont let me send a PM until i reach a post count of 15...
Here is a link to the book.
http://www.svtoastore.com/servlet/the-75/Ford-GT--dsh--The/Detail
Its called "The Ford GT, The Complete Owners Experience"
Keep us posted on your ownership experience! Im especially interested in running costs if you dont mind.
DGI
PS: this one is a must as well http://www.svtoastore.com/servlet/the-3/Ford-GT--Supercar/Detail
Here is a link to the book.
http://www.svtoastore.com/servlet/the-75/Ford-GT--dsh--The/Detail
Its called "The Ford GT, The Complete Owners Experience"
Keep us posted on your ownership experience! Im especially interested in running costs if you dont mind.
DGI
PS: this one is a must as well http://www.svtoastore.com/servlet/the-3/Ford-GT--Supercar/Detail
Last edited by GT3 Chuck; 06-04-2013 at 06:29 PM. Reason: active link
#52
10-01-2011, 09:05 AM
Congrats on such a sweet car - truly a timeless look to it. Glad to hear you had a great experience with Elite Autos. I check their inventory every week or so looking for a new toy. Congrats again - enjoy it.
#53
10-01-2011, 04:06 PM
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Minneapolis
Age: 57
Posts: 1,193
Rep Power: 204 Aparently since im a Newb, the forum wont let me send a PM until i reach a post count of 15... Here is a link to the book.
Its called "The Ford GT, The Complete Owners Experience"
Keep us posted on your ownership experience! Im especially interested in running costs if you dont mind.
DGI
Its called "The Ford GT, The Complete Owners Experience"
Keep us posted on your ownership experience! Im especially interested in running costs if you dont mind.
DGI
I will definitely post back on my experiences. Thus far, my plan is oil changes annually, cluth/brake/coolant/trans every other. She's all fresh now. Clutches are known to be long-lived, unless you try taking off briskly in 3rd
#54
10-01-2011, 04:11 PM
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Minneapolis
Age: 57
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Thanks much. I do the same thing. Thankfully, the snow will be flying soon. That will postphone another pickup for a while.
#57
10-03-2011, 02:29 PM
That is one amazing car! Gives me something to strive for, and makes me want to work even harder while still in college. Congrats!
#58
10-03-2011, 08:17 PM
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Minneapolis
Age: 57
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I'm already there brother!
Thanks guys. Appreciate it.
Thanks guys. Appreciate it.
#60
10-03-2011, 08:34 PM
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Minneapolis
Age: 57
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Eric (AtomicZ) and his wife were kind enough to come out yesterday morning with Alex and I to get some rolling shots of my FGT.
Any depictions of my GT in front of Eric's Porsche GT2 are strictly for artistic purposes.
His absurdly nice GT2 is much, much faster than my pulley/tuned GT. (about 200hp at the wheels faster)
Disclaimer - Alex was riding in the back of my very bouncy lifted Rubicon trying hard not to fall out.. I think they turned out great!
Any depictions of my GT in front of Eric's Porsche GT2 are strictly for artistic purposes.
His absurdly nice GT2 is much, much faster than my pulley/tuned GT. (about 200hp at the wheels faster)
Disclaimer - Alex was riding in the back of my very bouncy lifted Rubicon trying hard not to fall out.. I think they turned out great!
Last edited by HIRISC; 10-03-2011 at 08:36 PM.