For the newbies


roketman

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There are many great mods you can do to your Gt
Cosmetic ones that I like are ;
The stillen splash guards are a must .These will save your lower rockers front and rear.They look like they came with the car.
Project 321 .The door sills replacements.The radiator ,oii and dip stick caps.These are very nice and compliment the car nicely .Mine faded and they replaced them ! A good company.
The billet clam shell vents .These look so good you don't know that they are not stock.Very functional as the the stock ones can wrap.
The hot buttons or the real deal done by Steve Hemstock of Knights automotive.He actually sews them in and is truly a master craftsman when it comes to interiors.He did all the gtx1 interior mods .A very nice guy as well.
Functional mods .This depends on your budget and how you are going to use the car.
Pulley and tune is the best bang for your buck.
BUT YOU MUST GET YOUR CAR TUNED ON A DYNO !!!!NO IF ANDS OR BUTTS ABOUT IT! Anything else may hurt your gal.Torrie at fast parts network is a master tuner.
Remove the air exiting grill and get front gurney lip from Bob Ida.He does the mod very well.so you can put them back on when not on the track .I leave mine off all the time .Looks cool to me !
Make your brake ducts functional .This is a big job but can be done by Rich and Dennis of the Gt GUYS .These 2 are top notch in anything related to a Ford Gt.Also Bob Ida is also top notch.He does great dyno work. Brake ducts and cooling mods a must if you track your car.
The clam shell lever made by the Gt guys .Now you can open the clam shell from one side!
This is a must!This lets you open the clam shell in one easy step This is really one of my favorites
Short throw shifter .Yup a great mod
The little rubber piece that sits in front of the shifter and under the radio .This holds your cell phone nicely.Advertised on the forum
The famous cup holders made by Brian (Stormcat ) very cool and functional.
Tranny cooler , can’t go wrong on this one!
Short throw shifter is real nice and very functional.
Scott Ahlman The chassis engineer from Ford Gt program (now the chassis engineer on the Honda Indy car program)the program produces the finest shock spring set up available for street and track.He has worked with NASCAR and is now with the Honda indy car program.He is a brilliant engineer.Get his shocks and springs while you can! These are awesome!!608-333-7581
Get RID OF YOUR STOCK MUFFLER ! Heavy right where you don't want it ,in the rear! And way to quiet.
Rear bumper delete .This is just beautiful !!! Gives you the nicest ass in town !!! A must have !I find myself opening the garage door just to look at her backside!!I went with the GT guys bumper delete for cooling and the best look in my opinion.
Brembo racing rotors .
Carbotech xp 20's brake pads for the front XP 16's for the rear .Minimal brake dust and no heat soak issues.These pads are awesome!Nothing comes close !
Pro Speed extreme brake fluid.(Pegasus sells it)A 100 degree higher boiling point than anything on the market! or super blue .Also use this for your clutch.
If you ever need to replace your clutch .Go with the Stillen .I'm very happy with it.
Take your wipers off.The car looks so much better from the inside and outside.Leave the wipers in your trunk.
Clear bra every leading edge or your whole car .Do behind the front and rear wheel arches and the whole rocker on your GT I actually did my whole car with expel ultimate!
Ok thats my list of personal mods
A new rear mirror with a back up camera .JCHORNE on the forum came up with this one! Most excellent!
THE GT GUYS RULE ! They are simply the best at what they do period! Also great people who you just hope likes you as much as you like them!
Feel free to add your favorites
ITS THE ONE !
DRIVE HER !
See you at the rally!!!
Also did Kip Ewings center console storage bin
OH ya did the mac relocationThis one is nice because you get the storage piece that comes with the non mac cars .The sub woofer goes behind the passenger seat and the amp goes behind the drivers seat .
You can do a search on the forum for more details on all these upgrades /changes
 

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steved57

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Nice post and great info
 

2112

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Feel free to add your favorites

Boy, you did not leave much out. How about the clamshell sprung bumper stops, Sub-relocate and if you can swing it, the door hinge swap?
 

twobjshelbys

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Jul 26, 2010
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Thanks! This also looks like a list of things to look for.
 

avjunky

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Thanks for taking the time to post this info. Very helpful for newbies like me.
 

ViperJoe

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I would add the various enhancement components offered by Exoticare. I have installed the shifter boot and bezel, e-brake boot, door panel inserts, arm rests and hot buttons. They add real flare while maintaining an OEM appearance.
 

Empty Pockets

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Make your brake ducts functional .This is a big job but can be done by Rich and Dennis of the Gt GUYS.

I knew Shadowman has done/does this (he posted a buncha step-by-step pics covering the proceedure), but, I wasn't aware R & D did. 'Learn something new every darn day! :thumbsup
 

soroush

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great post buddy!
 
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HHGT

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Great Post... How about the Rubber Bumpers behind the passenger seat to avoid shattering the back glass. Cooltech LLC has them.
 

Howard

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Don't forget Stillen Splash Guards, Exoticare Shifter Sleeve, Lloyd Floor Mats, zrchris Shift Knobs.....

Howard
 

roketman

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Don't forget Stillen Splash Guards, Exoticare Shifter Sleeve, Lloyd Floor Mats, zrchris Shift Knobs.....

Howard

These are also most excellent. I do have them as well
 
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HHGT

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BTW, a special friend brought me Lloyd's new GT 4 piece Floor mats. Yes folks, the GT has Four of them and the passenger mat goes all the way to cover the fuse panel.
 

roketman

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Check these mats out .I got them made 3 inches wider on both sides
Really sweet
http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/showthread.php?16584-Floor-Mats&highlight=floor+mats
 

GTdrummer

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Very helpful. Thanks
 

MNJason

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BTW, a special friend brought me Lloyd's new GT 4 piece Floor mats. Yes folks, the GT has Four of them and the passenger mat goes all the way to cover the fuse panel.

Pics or link?
 

PL510*Jeff

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roketman - as fast as you get going - you didn't mention the 5 point belts.
 

roketman

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roketman - as fast as you get going - you didn't mention the 5 point belts.

Oh yes young Jeff .Belts are a good thing !! If you track your car .I did get that nice harness bar strap and 5 point belts that has gt40 concept on it .But I don't remember from who ? Maybe cobra (forum name)
 

roketman

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roketman - as fast as you get going - you didn't mention the 5 point belts.

Oh yes young Jeff .Belts are a good thing !! If you track your car .I did get that nice harness bar strap and 5 point belts that has gt40 concept on it .But I don't remember from who ? Maybe cobra (forum name)
 

Fubar

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BTW, a special friend brought me Lloyd's new GT 4 piece Floor mats. Yes folks, the GT has Four of them and the passenger mat goes all the way to cover the fuse panel.

4 piece?
 
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HHGT

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Two that go under the seats. The original is a cheezy foam/carpet cutout that is put away in a box.