Recent content by nj1001


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    oil change in Chicago?

    sorry for the delayed response. thank you all for the replies. i came back to the site to see what they're going for now and saw i missed a lot of responses!
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    oil change in Chicago?

    Hi All - I want to bring the car in for minor maintenance (oil change) someplace in/around Chicago. I've asked 3 diff Ford dealers and they've all said they can't do it. Does anyone have any suggestions? I know GT Guys do fantastic work, but not keen to ship it to MI for an oil change...
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    Kars for Kids Event - want your thoughts

    Fellas - First, sorry for the very late reply. Thank you all for your responses and encouragement. Special thanks to Bonehead, Frank, Colton74, pvgTX2 and Sinovac for their insights and offerings to help. Def got some good ideas from your input. I had some conversations with hospitals in...
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    Kars for Kids Event - want your thoughts

    Fellas - Recently, my aunt asked me for a pic of my car. She's not really a car gal, so I asked why. Turns out, she's a tutor for a kid with ADHD, and promised to send him the pic if he studied hard and met some goals. When I heard this, of course I offered to take him for a ride as well...
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    We have encountered a huge setback

    Sorry to hear the news, John. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Those rehab specialists can work wonders.
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    The Mayor and others we know "discussing" Ford vs. Fcars resale values.

    Wow- read a couple posts out of curiosity, and was immediately reminded of one of the reasons I chose the FGT over a 458. Very happy to be part of THIS community.
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    an odd situation at Starbucks

    i just bought this damn thing! you guys are making me pretty nervous.
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    First Drive

    So here are my thoughts, literally: That is such a beautiful car. Kind of a pain to get into – oh geez, I’m getting old, aren’t I? why am I so nervous?? Maybe it’s because of all the posts I’ve read about how powerful this car is and how many guys have wrecked in it. Good grief, I feel...
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    Gents - I am now one of you

    Thanks for the advice. I def planned to be ginger with it at first, especially with cold tires, but Denis Gave me a great heads up that probab saved me a trip to the hospital. He said if I'm going down the highway at 70 mph, and punch it, I will spin out. I never would have thought it's that...
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    Gents - I am now one of you

    Xcentric - the headers do sound fantastic. now i just hope it passes emissions! and i definitely plan to drive it.
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    Gents - I am now one of you

    After a long search, I am the very proud owner of a FGT, and happy to be your newest owner-member. It's a red, 4-option, lower-mileage, 2006. The GT Guys worked on it a bit before I even laid eyes on it, so it now has: FRPP headers and muffler (and heat shield) Silver Hot Buttons New set of...
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    About to buy - could use help with a VIN and a PPI rec

    Fellas - First, thank you in advance for taking a minute to read this. I am considering a car, VIN# 1FAFP90S86Y401033. Does anyone have any info on it? It sounds clean, but i remember seeing posts regarding VIN databases on FGTs, so figured it was worth a shot to double check. Also, could...
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    Ready to buy

    Hi guys. I am looking for an FGT - blue, red, or black. Little to no mods. I plan to bumper delete, clear bra and seat inserts, so a car with those would be great. 4 option, with red calipers. '05 or '06 works. I plan to drive her, so prefer a 3-12k mile car to save a few bucks, but would...