First Drive


JOEA2

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352
STATEN ISLAND,NY/SEA GIRT,NJ
One of the best things about the 05/06 GT is the A/C. It works really well. I like to be comfortable while I'm driving.

Joe
 

pe2unia

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Thanks for sharing your experience Nick and it was great meeting you last week as well as you new hot rod.
 

fjpikul

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Thank you NJS.
 

NJS

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Mar 23, 2017
112
SE Michigan
Passed the 240 mile mark today -- over 40% of Break-in complete. This thing is so much fun it should not be legal. Both the kids were home for Easter and had rides -- an experience they'll not forget.

Also got it up on the lift and took some photos (to follow) of the underneath -- amazing, CF everywhere...
 

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Blue Moose

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You should be fine -- I'm 6' 3" with a relatively long Torso.

Just beautiful! I can't wait. I'm 6' 6" now but when I'm 80, i'll be 6' 1":biggrin
 

FENZO

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Thanks! Love this thread.
 

nautoncall

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Thanks for sharing. Keep the impressions coming!!


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NJS

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112
SE Michigan
Photos of the Front Brake ducts and the Keel from the car on the lift:
 

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Apollo

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Triheart7

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No kidding, this thread is also making me drool. Love the close up pictures!
 

TO AWSUM

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1,506
Niceville FL
Gorgeous. Spray a little Ospho or Naval Jelly on that rust to dissolve it and then seal it. Thanks for sharing.
 

Biginch Blake

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983
Rockville, Indiana
Nick, so happy you got your car early. To many of the cars will not see the road for months. Also as one of my track buddy's you know how a car should perform. Everyone is excited to hear how the cas feels and drives in the real world. Your posts let us know what to expect and are like a drink of cold water on a hot day. Thanks for sharing. See you at the track.
 

NJS

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Mar 23, 2017
112
SE Michigan
More shots of the Rear underbody. These are the left and right rear air intakes. Note the Aluminum lifting point on the RHS shot and the fuel filler overfill on the LHS. Fantastic attention to detail!
 

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Simon

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Craftsmanship!
 

Ed Sims

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NorCal
Very cool photos!

Ed
 

BtwoG

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Dec 8, 2013
1,039
Atlanta, GA
The CF work on these cars is truly amazing.
 

Special K

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There is as much going on under this car as topside!


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racelance

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Nov 26, 2006
699
Carlisle, PA
Love it, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with all of us.

Life is good & just got much better,

Lance
 

GTJack

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Oct 1, 2006
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Saddlebrooke, MO
I have never seen workmanship like that on a car!! All the carbon on the underside is incredible. Cant wait to see more pics and hear more from our Forum buddies who are close to the front of the line.
 

Jason Watt

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Oct 14, 2005
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AM I THE ONLY ONE WHO WANTS TO GET PROTECTIVE CLEAR FILM ON THE UNDERBODY?
 
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