There are a couple threads like the one below here on the 'Forum...but, this was the only one I could find at the moment. You may find it helpful:
http://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/s...-new-owner?highlight=advice+for+new+GT+owners
My own list of
initial 'biggies':
What a great list of GT information. Enjoy driving your beautiful looking new ride, just be careful with cold tires !
- remember that 1st gear is further 'left' than you initially will think it is. You'll want make sure you're
in 1st and not in 3rd when taking off from a full stop. (Your clutch - and your wallet - will thank you!)
- WATCH YOUR HEAD when getting in/out of the car...especially when getting OUT! As you've probably know by now (sarc), something like 40%(?) of the roof comes with the door when you open it! All of us have forgotten that little factoid at least once and whacked our heads on the darned door. Warn your passengers about that before they get
in...and again before they get
out.
- try to get an 'end' parking place when/if 'angle parking' so that no one can park on your drivers' side. Otherwise you
may either have to enter thru the passenger door and climb over the console (not fun)...or wait for the driver of the offending car to move it. (You'll need at least 3 feet of 'operating' space!)
- if backing into a parking space, remember that the rear diffuser WILL hit those concrete parking space 'stops'
before the rear tires will. You don't want that!
- similarly, remember that there's a lot of 'overhang' in front. The chin spoiler
will hit any change in roadway or driveway 'grade' before the front tires will (road-to-driveway approaches for instance). 'Best to take those at a severe angle if you
can.
- when 'parallel parking', remember to
consciously leave more space away from the curb than you
think is necessary! When you get out of the car and look, you'll find the wheels are a LOT closer to the curb than you ever dreamed they'd be!
- drive the GT like a '48 Volkswagen in cold weather (defined as anything under 50 degrees). The colder the weather, the less traction you're going to have. The car
will 'come around' on you easily in cold temps if too much throttle is applied...especially if the front wheels aren't pointed 'straight ahead'.
- you'll likely hear a 'rattling' sound coming out of the tranny when it's in neutral with the engine at idle...especially if you happen to be
outside the car. Don't panic. That's 'normal' for the Ricardo.
- until the tranny warms up, the 'one-two' shift many result in 'gear grinding'. That too is normal for a Ricardo. 'Best to granny shift and/or double clutch the thing OR (best choice IMHO) bypass 2nd and go directly to 3rd until the tranny has warmed up.
- double check for 'lookie-loos' perched on your rear quarter before changing lanes. You'll be amazed by what you
can't see sitting back there!
:wink :cheers