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    ooooooh...thats gonna leave a mark

    :madWell, I am sorry to report someone backed into my parked GT. They crushed the passenger side door and wiped out the sideview mirror. The next question is what to do? Any input as to where I should send it for repair? What should I be aware of when dealing with thier insurance company? It's...
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    Speedo

    Not the swim suit! I have a problem with my speedometer. It seems to take a dive to zero from about 4 MPH. I went to my friendly Ford dealer and he said " thats what they all do". I never noticed this before if hes right. I need to know if he is or hes just blowing smoke up my dress. Anybodt...
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    Lug nut lock

    First let me say I'm an idiot. Second, Can someone get me Derry's info so I can e-mail,call, or PM him. Now to the story. I am having a full set of new shoes put on my car and.....thats right the dealer says can't locate the key for the beautiful lugs I bought from Derry. I feel like a dolt but...
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    Steeda

    Any body have any info on steeda here in so. fl. My dealership wants to send my car there for a pulley swap and tune. Anything I should know or know to ask? Any help appreciated.
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    Tires

    Can any body tell me approx. how much I should pay for two new rear tires mounted, balanced, etc. I did a quick check on the internet and tirerack.com has the tires for $309.00 plus shipping. Also has anybody heard of putting nitro in the tires?
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    Electrical?

    Just got back from KC,Mo to my daily driver after 4 days. When I first started it the engine light went on and stayed on. I shut her down and restarted and no light. The next day my theft deterrent light illuminates while I am warming up the car and doesnt go off until I open and close doors...
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    Back in the saddle again

    SHE"S BACK....Just got my gt back and I am as happy as a pig in sh*t! Kudos and thanx to the service manager Brian and the fantastic tech that worked on my car. Both guys looked at a problem and solved it by thinking outside the box. They wouldn't take no for an answer. They went above and...
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    Day 8 and counting

    Got home from work today and guess what I got in the mail? A welcome letter from Ford wishing me well and providing me with a phone number just for me to let me know how much they care about my GT expierence. So I called the number and no ones minding the phones at the Bat Cave. My car is still...
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    With friends like this

    4 SALE- ALMOST NEW SPORTS CAR BY FORD. BE THE FIRST ON YOUR BLOCK TO OWN A FORD SPORTS CAR AND WATCH YOUR NEIGHBORS LAUGH. COMES WITH 4 WHEELS, 2 SEATS, A RADIO, A FEW WINDOWS, AND 4 BARELY USED TIRES AS THE CAR DOES NOT RUN. OPTIONAL "TOW TRUCK DRIVER TO FOLLOW YOU AROUND PACKAGE"...
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    Transaxle Bolt Blowout

    Just something to keep this issue alive. I ran my car up to Vero Beach this past weekend cruising at times up to 145mph. Once there stomped on it and ran it to 180mph on A1A. Returned home with no problems. Monday no problems, it's my daily driver. Today I dropped my son off at school and then...
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    Engine Temp

    I read some old threads re: transaxle cooler but I am wondering if I need one. I use my GT as a daily driver and it can heat up intraffic especially when the A/C isn't running. It can easily reach 210 or 220. Never over that. But contrast that with around 180 on the high way. Is this normal...
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    Paint finish

    I know this is a stupid question, although my third grade teacher told me the only stupid question is one you don't ask, but do the Gt's have a clear coat finish? The reason I ask is because I am about to order some stuff from Zaino and I dont know which items to order and it seems the polish...
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    Dealer warranty work

    I live in So. Fla. anybody have any expierence(good or bad) with a dealership for warranty and maintenance work? Also is there a way to lower the front drivers seat? Need some additional HEAD room. No pun intended!
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    New GT Owner

    I am Amped!! Picked up my brand spanking new 2006 Black GT this afternoon. What a beast! Sorry to be so...well... excited but this is a red letter day for me. Traded my carrera s for my GT and I'm a better man for it. Since I'm a newbie I am sure I will have lots of questions. I hope you all can...