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    aftermarket gauge installation & illumination

    I've had a few people contact me with questions about the new alternative SH gauge package I recently installed in my FGT. Mainly asking about the dash illumination and what exactly I had to do to make it work and fit. As I indicated in one of the other gauge threads, the new SH dash is...
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    A minor victory in my world

    As I slowly bring my FGT back on line from its long dormant phase due to multiple gauge failures, I wanted to replace the OEM battery at the same time. After an attempt to use an Odyssey 1400T went awry, I elected to use one of the Sears Platinum Die Hard AGM batteries that many others have...
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    Platinum Diehard battery for the FGT

    I've been shopping for the elusive AGM Platinum Diehard 028500080000 for my car. Seems like there are plenty of 'em sitting on the shelves of Sear Automotive Centers around my area... but they've ll been there for quite a while. The latest one I can find is date coded April 2010... so it's been...
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    So.... anybody ready to start talking about alternative gauges for the FGT?

    Spring time is just around the corner... Like many of you, I've got a very expensive car that I can't drive because the OEM gauges have failed. With little sign of help from the mfg on the horizon, for me, it's time to start considering some alternatives. I'm not prepared to replace the...
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    OBD tool/scanner

    I recently purchased a OBD device to use with my car, but for what ever reason, when plugged in, it can't seem to communicate with the PCM. Is there some programming trickery in our FGT processors that must be dealt with for access? Tried the unit on my truck and it works fine. Any thoughts...
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    GT Mud flaps = sacriledge?

    One of my favorite features on the Z06 & ZR1 Corvettes is the moulded fender extension on the trailing edge of the rear fender. I'd like to have something similar for my GT... but most I've seen are simply flat pieces of plastic that remind me of an old school mudflap from the 60s. Just can't...
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    Okay, riddle me this GT peeps...

    Anyone have something like this happen on our cars? Cliff notes: Washed the car and let it set for a few days, got in to go and it was stuck, would not move. Finally broke loose and all is good once again. Longer version: Washed the car a few days ago, wiped it down, pulled it back into...
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    Black Whipple?

    Anybody have one they wanna' sell? mardyn
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    Accurate description?

    What does FGT Forum think? I'm writing a description of my car to go with a photo shoot (calendar) the car was used in for my favorite girls HS softball team... I've described it thusly: 2005 Ford GT, 600 HP 5.4 DOHC V-8, supercharged with dry sump oiling system & Ricardo 6 speed transaxle...
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    Dallas GT Group...

    Are any of y'all planning on going to the Ford shindig over at Sandy Lake Park next Saturday (4-19-08)? SCAT is also hosting its monthly GTG over there at the same time in conjunction with the Ford Picnic. If the weather is decent (which it's supposed to be good all week), I'm going to drive...
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    What's the purpose...

    of the requirement for RTV/gasket maker between the flange washer and the t/a output shaft. just curious, anybody know? Also, for those that have completed the latest update themselves, did the torque values supplied in the instructions for the updated bolts seem a little low? My update job...
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    Artwork...

    Old news, I know.... just bare with me. So, this afternoon, I'm all hunkered down under the rear clam shell of my GT, removing the half shaft bolts to complete the drive flange bolt update. As I'm attempting to remove the necessary hardware, I'm simply mesmerized by the outstanding quality of...
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    Woooo Hooo!

    Got my bolt kit from my buddies at the local Ford dealer out here in BFE. While I'm sure I can figure it out on my own as I go, just wondering if anyone posted up instructions on changing out the transaxle drive cup bolts/washer here on the forum? The instructions posted here for exhaust...
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    Lights in center console HVAC contols

    Lights in center console HVAC controls I'd like to change the lights behind my control knobs to a blue LED... the white is kinda' bright for me. What's under there... anybody know? Any ideas? mardyn
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    State Farm Insurance policy holders?

    Did anybody else get an increase on their umbrella policy rates? They increased mine by about 20% over last year, my agent's office said it was a company wide increase. Not sure it's enough to make me wanna' change companies, but it's a bit irritating to me. Just curious... mardyn
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    DFW guys... I'm kickin' it Old School today... well, kinda'

    Diggin' around in a few old boxes upstairs and found this little item... figured what the heck...:biggrin btw... non-DFW guys, KZEW was the ultra-cool FM album rock station back in the 70's and early 80s... you know, the one with the DJs that were all mellowed out, sounded like they were...
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    Is it just me?

    When visiting this site, my screen has changed from the familiar black/blue/white colors to the Heritage style blue orange and black scheme... Did I inadvertently change a setting or something? :willy(I like the original colors better:biggrin) Hope everyone had a good...
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    Seat belts?

    I'm gonna' do a track day at TMS next month... thinking about installing a new set of 4 or 5 point racing harnesses in my car, just wondering what everyone is using... I generally like Simpson stuff... but not dead set on it yet. Any recommendations? mardyn
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    Mid-America in Tulsa... anybody going?

    Made my hotel reservations today, just wondering if anyone else is going this year. Not sure which car I'm taking yet... the GT is ready, willing and able, but my '69 GT350 is getting close. I've just gotta' finish putting the engine back together... and I'd really like to stretch its legs abit...
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    Half way home...

    Been working most of the afternoon on my car. Just had to post up a pic of my progress.:biggrin Headed to the river tomorrow for a shindig one of my buddies is hosting, so this job will have to wait 'til Monday to be finished up. :thumbsup I'm anxious to see how it sounds... I'm hoping...