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    Allocation..means what?

    Dave....I understand generic content of your post but, what I was hoping to hear was...... If in fact the dealer has an allocation as he says he has confirmed again just this week from Zone rep what is best mechanism to "proove"it....The dealer has been up-front so far...(showed me vin for Feb...
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    Allocation..means what?

    Mmmmmm...I'm after a tungsten w/ stripes or a yellow w no stripe and decal delete (almost made up my mind)also w/o Mac and w/ std wheels....Dealer has told me that Zone reps assured them of "allocation"......and as I have posted they will take deposit w return privelages if not satisfied but, as...
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    Allocation..means what?

    Dealer has vin for a color and options I don't want and too far along to change...Says they have "allocation" on another (not ordered yet) that they will "spec" as I want....Dealer says Ford won't/doesn't write a letter to customer so what canI/should I get to insure I will get the car??? Dealer...
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    Found On Road Dead...

    Any idea what caused the failure??? Steve
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    Tungsten pics anyone?

    Does anyone have pics of a tungsten car they can post? Any impressions of this color w & w/o stripe w/b appreciated.....I w/b ordering an allocated car (not VIN'd yet) that can be color spec'd. I have decided to not order w/ Mac or option wheels .....am undecided re brake caliper color...std...
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    Any known problems w/ "06" builds?

    Does anyone know of any major recall issues w/ "06's" like the suspension and rear main leak recalls on "05's"??? Steve
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    Rear main leaks

    Has the "rear main seal leak" problem been resolved on new builds? Does anyone have details as to what cars were affected, how the affected cars are to be repaired and what was done to new builds to insure there will not be a problem? Steve
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    IMAGES of newly installed copper tubing insulation

    I suspect you used tubular slip on insulation that is sliced down one side and slipped it on???Did you get it at plumbing supply or a Home Depot type store?? Tx Steve
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    IMAGES of new engine cover, weight of subwoofer/amp

    Analogdesigner.....have you thought to use a 2 piece plexi sandwich approach ( like insulated glass)...would really help w/ transmitted noise and heat....will an air spaced plexi sandwich be too thick??you could have piece that attaches to the bezel be larger than the piece twoards the engine...
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    IMAGES of new engine compartment light

    One more thought...would be good to have an on/off miniture slide switch in the wiring lead to allow light to be turned off or on.....easy enough to add but, easy to include if you are develo[ing a kit....or does the lamp itself have an intregal switch...how bout a pic of the lamp assy??? Steve
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    IMAGES of new engine compartment light

    Where does it mount.....$ and availability?? Steve
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    Seat adjustments???

    Barondw.......not to be a wise guy but, my Superformance Cobra replica has buckets (as per original) that do not have seatback rake adjust....nor did the original GT40's or replica GT40's for tha matter.....I really didn't notice when I was @ the dealer ..... Steve
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    Will I be comfortable @ 5'8"

    Thanks to all who responded...I took the Porsche out today on a 300 mile ride and put the seat to lowest position (usually drive w/ it raised up) and slouched....figured it would be a "worst case" approx of the GT and I was OK....I'm due to the dealer later this wk for final negotiations and...
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    Seat adjustments???

    As posted in my "will I be comfortable @ 5'8"" thread.....Although I have sat in showroom car I didn't move or determin how adjustable the seat i.....Would appreciate if someone would advise what seat adjustments are avalable....frnt and back I know but, is seatback angle adjustable??? Is...
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    Black Oil/Dust on Back of Car

    Low pressure area @ rear causes "whatever " to be deposited on rear ( any dampness in the air will accumulate and cause "whatever" to adhere???? Glad to hear that a # of cars brought into Ca did in fact undergo and pass Ca emissions... Steve
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    Black Oil/Dust on Back of Car

    I get this on the rear quarters of my SPF Cobra Holley carbed 500 HP no emissions engine that intentionally is tuned "a little rich" to preclude detonation if I get a bad load of gas but, I am suprised w/ an elex managed engine that there is any appreciable ammount of "unburnt...
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    Found On Road Dead...

    Is there a "trouble log", "failure report" or "issues" listing that is pub'd by Ford that the owners can get access to??? I am a Porsche and Suprformance ( Cobra replica) " hands on owner". Porsche dealer is very open w/ regards to "tech issues" and Superformance has an independant owners...
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    MSRP from local dealer on "06" good deal???

    Does MSRP from local dealer ( I won't have to pay shipping cost or driving cost and time from remote dealer) for a car spec'd as I want it ( color of choice w/ stripes and ordered w/o Mac, w/ std wheels, and possiblyw/o painted calipers) sound like a good or fair deal????Any comments re ordering...
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    Will I be comfortable @ 5'8"

    Thanks to all for replies...I did sit in showroom "05" and it seemed that seating was low and visability over dash less than I'm used to but I just came out of a long drve in an Accura RL w/ seat at highest position....went home and sat in Porsche Boxster that I drive w/ seat raised to max upper...
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    Am I the only one that likes the "standard' wheels?

    FWIW I too like the std wheel ......Dealer w/b ordering my car w/ std wheel and w/o Mac sound and possibly w/ std black calipers....still trying to decide on color (reason order not placed yet) tween white or tungsten ( either w/ stripes).......Any opinions re colors and ordering w/o the...