Recent content by Jerry K


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    Suspension noises when in Track Mode

    Thanks, I'll try that. It's only happens in track mode, though I don't track it since I just don't fit with my helmet on.
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    Suspension noises when in Track Mode

    When I go into track mode and the vehicle hunkers down on the torsion bars, I get strange noises coming from the suspension. Squeaks or moans, like something is rubbing on something. Are other people experiencing this? Is it just the nature of the beast or is it a warranty issue? Thanks
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    Sweet GT loves 100 Octane Racing fuel

    I tried a tankful of 100 Octane yesterday and WOW does she ever love it. Almost like a different motor, in a very good way. I used racing fuel, which is pretty expensive. Has anyone tried using octane boosting additives in their GT?
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    Cover for K090

    The fit is quite tight on the mirrors. I bought the outdoor cover which is thick and heavy, and it actually broke off the passenger side mirror trying to tug the cover off of it, so be very careful. There is only a very fragile little piece of plastic inside that holds it together. Took 5...
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    What have you done with your new Ford GT?

    I took my 2019 Carbon Series down California HIghway One, the Pacific Coast Highway, from San Francisco to Big Sur and back yesterday. Just hit the 1000 mile break-in mark so I could let her rip. My particular pleasure is passing slow cars and slow motorhomes on the narrow winding two lane...
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    Tallest owner or friend of owner that fit semi comfortably in a NFGT

    I am 6'2". I have shorter legs (30" pant length) and a longer torso. I fit with no helmet. But hopeless with helmet on. No track days for me, so disappointed. How are people getting the seat bottoms out?? Using bead seats?? I wonder if the different series have different seat/headroom...
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    Today’s lesson— your car is wide and why clear film is not an option

    I bought the factory outdoor cover to protect my 2019 Carbon series. It fits very tightly over the outside rear view mirrors. I have put it on and off a dozen times and you have to finesse it due to the tight fit. But on my most recent try to remove it, a little tug on the cover snapped the...
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    Carbon Series

    I am also glad for the 3 year delay since now I will take delivery of a Carbon series in Feb 2019 - Lightening Blue with the two carbon stripes. This is the GT to own. It really should be the base car, though with the 2019 price increase, the Carbon series charge, tax and license and Xpel...
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    Track Time

    There was one other Shelby GT350 there and it did as you suggested and stayed on the track, but not much fun. I tried quiet mode and 4th gear but still blew the meter. I only could stay under 90db if I left it in 3rd for the entire lap. A shift down to 2nd or even up to 4th made the exhaust...
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    Track Time

    How loud is it? I did a track day at Laguna Seca on Monday in my 2017 Shelby GT350 and I was ejected from the track for exceeding the 90db limit 3 times. I tried every setting but that Mustang is LOUD.
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    Blue with Orange stripes

    The unspoken issue is that many would like a red leather interior and they are strangely not offering one. Choosing orange as a red substitute doesn't really work. Solution is probably to order Henry Ford's favorite color, Black, and then have it reupholstered locally in red leather after...
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    Blue with Orange stripes

    Well, I have the new Shelby GT350 in Lightening Blue with the Black stripe and it looks GREAT! I think you are ok with the orange calipers and interior, but you might want to repaint the stripe in black once you get the car.
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    Ford GT Deliveries

    Any feedback from the 5 of you who have taken delivery so far?
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    GT Competition Series

    Cool! I'll take one. I bought a 2017 Shelby GT350 off the lot last month to keep myself amused until my GT comes up. (I'm in the 3rd group). And the Shelby scrapes a teeny bit each time and I'm sure it's higher than the GT will be. My 458 Spyder has the lifter and it works great.
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    GT Competition Series

    I can live without A/C here in San Francisco, but I need the front end lifting mechanism to get in and out of my driveway. I was forever replacing the low front air dam on my Lambo. Will the competition series have the front lifter???