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    Looking for a New/Unblemished BBS Optional Front Wheel and Rear Diffuser Metal Panel

    Hello All...Looking for a new or unblemished reasonably priced front optional BBS forged wheel. My 2 year-old grandson tipped over while I was detailing a caliper, and it went face down on the pavement! Or, any recommendations on an EXCELLENT refinisher? Also, looking for the metal portion of a...
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    Replacing Turn Signal Lamp in Left (Driver Side) Front Headlight Assembly

    Hello, Everyone… There has been some discussion on the forum regarding the intermittent operation or failure of one or both of the two front turn signal bulbs. The basic thrust is how to access the units for replacement, but it turns out there are actually a number of things to attend to when...
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    Protection of Rear Diffuser Blades

    Earlier, there was a great post on repairing damaged rear diffuser blades with epoxy. However, if it is scrapes a person is worried about, try placing the small diameter flexible door edge protection strip material along the exposed diffuser blade edges. If you should happen to have a slight...
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    A/C Air Conditioning Compressor Issue

    Has anyone had an A/C compressor fail to cycle? My A/C compressor fails to turn on, even though all the circuits seem to be working fine (and the system has a full charge) according to local Ford mechanic. They measured the A/C clutch coil resistance, and said the clutch needed replacing. In...
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    Emergency Brake Handle Clearance

    I am installing Exoticare leather emergency brake handle boot, and noticed the brake handle driver side slot where the cable adjuster is located tends to push up against the bezel/rubber in the stock configuration. It will have less clearance with Andrew's boot installed over the factory rubber...
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    Ford GT Shifter Knob and Sleeve M-7213-GT

    Does anyone have an FRPP shifter knob and sleeve, in as new condition or new, for sale. I am looking for the set and they appear to be discontinued. Please PM me with information and price. Thanks!
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    Leather Seat Wear from Seat Belts Running Through Guide Strap

    I don't know if this has been mentioned before, but I believe there is a distinct possibility of the seat leather wearing where the shoulder belt slides through the upper seat strap guide. Given the cost of new seats and the cost of repair, it may pay to put some protective material in this...
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    For Sale: 2006 Red Ford GT-- All Options, 4400 Miles, Original Owner

    My wife and I are relocating in retirement to the North Shore of Lake Superior, nearly halfway along the shore to Canada. Our local roads and backwoods ways are simply not conducive to a car like the GT, and, after dealing with a health issue for the past year, my doctor and I have decided a...
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    Shelby GT500KR in Minneapolis

    Was just at my local Ford dealer picking up some GT parts, and the manager asked if I knew anyone looking for a new 500KR. Apparently, they are getting one in within the next couple of weeks. If any of you are interested, here is the contact information...I have no skin in the game! Gus Kirn...
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    License Fee Increases in Minnesota

    In Minnesota, on and after September 1, the annual tab fee for a Ford GT goes from $99.00/year if registered initially before September 1, to nearly $1,500/year if registered after September 1. The new Corvette ZR1 guys will go from $99.00/year to around $1000.00/year, thanks to GM's delay in...
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    Forged Aluminum/Titanium Wide Wheels-Pictures

    The first set of 13WX19D rears and 10WX18D fronts from this company on my car. Made by HRE, and each wheel contains $500 worth of lightweight titanium retention hardware. Running 345/30-19 rear and 275/35-18 front tires. This combination really fills the fender wells. No interference...
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    Transaxle Fluid Capacity

    I have searched this forum high and low for references to the actual amount of transmission fluid the transaxle, without added cooler, will accept when doing a fluid change. So, if I am duplicating a former post, please forgive me. The service manual gives no specific reference to the amount...
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    Transaxle Fill/Drain/Filter Copper Washers

    Anyone know a source for these copper washers? The Ford guys say they only come with the plugs/filter assembly (from $40 or so for the plugs to $240 for the filter assembly) according to the parts book. If this is wrong, could someone please post the part numbers. Also, the transmission...
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    Complete 2006 Ford GT Invoice Information

    Here is the basic information from the 2006 GT Dealer Invoice. Individual vehicle identifiers are shown as "XXXX"'s. Your dealer can print/send you a .pdf file of the information on your particular car.
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    Fenderwell Rock Guard/Splash Protectors

    At one point in time, I came across one of the vendor sites which had some front and rear fenderwell rock chip/splash guards for the GT. I neglected to save the link, and now can't recall what vendor it was. Can anyone enlighten me, or provide a link? Thanks. Found the site...it was Stillen...
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    2007 Ford GT Photo Link

    Looks like there may be some new limited editions produced... http://www.wtwcorp.com/Giovanna%20Wheels/Giovanna%20Vehicles/Caracas-8/caracas8_1.html
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    New Aftermarket Ford GT Wheel Pictures

    New aftermarket wheel pictures were just posted at the following link... http://www.humagen.com/2964/2985.html The wheels are made by HRE to this company's specs. Apparently, the titanium bolts add $2000.00 to the retail pricing of a standard HRE design, but reduce the overall weight per...
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    Announcement/New Owners/Shops/Technical Claims Aspects

    To "Architect" and "DBK"... Thanks for your posts on useage and advertisors/shops. I would also like to propose you require any shops/tuners/manufacturers posting performance gain claims for their products/services to provide substantiation for same. This means before and after dyno charts...
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    Ford GT Floor Jack Applicability

    If I have missed a discussion elsewhere on floor jacks for use with the GT, I apologize. If not, I have been researching the floor jack issue all over the Internet and have found only one jack to date which will fit comfortably and with lots of clearance under the GT, and will reach the angled...