THINGS I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE NEW FGT


maxemus

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So glad they put in cup holders.
How is it that Schmee won't be getting his for a "few" years if he was amongst the first 500 selected?
 

Xcentric

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Who can explain the unusual (unique?) upward curved shape of the splitter?

It looks like it would let more air under the car and create lift.

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PeteK

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Our 05-06 FGTs have this feature too, though it's not as pronounced.
 

MTV8

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Our 05-06 FGTs have this feature too, though it's not as pronounced.

That may actually just be a splitter support that needs to be straightened or replaced.
 

CJ428

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Flows air to the sides of the car for less front end drag I would think. could also aid in cooling under the car for the rear.
 

06fordgt

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Forgot about shift lights in the steering wheel. Thought they sounded gimmicky when I first heard the idea. Then I drove a 488 with them.

They're awesome! Like a head-up display for hitting the paddles. It's going to be so fun to drive this car.
458's have them as well if ordered. Its approx $8000.00 CDN option. Not cheap but almost a necessity for resale as most guys want it.
Plus you get you the CF wheel, paddle shifts, Tach surround.
 

Jason Watt

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How is it that Schmee won't be getting his for a "few" years if he was amongst the first 500 selected?

I was thinking the same. He is stating 2019 delivery in the comments to his video.
 

PL510*Jeff

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That may actually just be a splitter support that needs to be straightened or replaced.

The bow is the way it was designed. Part of the aero packaging .
 

dbk

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Race car, the bend is intentional for aero. 05/06 it is not. Bent brace.
 

Ed Sims

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How is it that Schmee won't be getting his for a "few" years if he was amongst the first 500 selected?

If he was selected his order window date is know to him. The first 500 will be 2017-19.

Ed
 

maxemus

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If he was selected his order window date is know to him. The first 500 will be 2017-19.

Ed

Still confused. Aren't the first 500 this year and next year? If that's so then how is he in a few years?
 

fjpikul

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Ernie, get your head out of the mooses behind. It will depend on the model year not calendar year.
 

Jason Watt

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Still confused. Aren't the first 500 this year and next year? If that's so then how is he in a few years?

The earliest European cars will be delivered late 2017, so most 2018 order dates will be a 2019 delivery.
 

nautoncall

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Just watched this. Soooo envious of you guys getting one of these magnificent cars. Again, congrats gentleman!!


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