Thanks for all the input guys. Looks like we are about 50/50 here on the votes... There are arguments for both which I guess is why I had to ask the question.
Good conversation and info for someone in need nonetheless.
When shipping the GT or other collector/sports cars I have always shipped enclosed with the most reputable company I can deal with.
However, I am looking to ship a 'normal car' (4 door used BMW) from California to Florida and the price of enclosed shipping is a little harder to justify.
My...
Rick,
Where in Jacksonville is the car? If its closer to my side of town than Mitchell's, I could possibly run over there and take a look.
Aaron 904-334-4040
Hey Guys havent been around in a while after selling the GT, but I see all is alive and well!
I have a complete Ricardo Transaxle (OEM 2006 GT ) ... can anyone give me an idea of the value and/or marketability of this?
I also have an OEM Supercharger that came off the car with less than 500...
We got a group of cars together this past sunday for a cruise up to Amelia Island ( prob the most beautiful ride here in North Florida ). Mitchell's ( JaxGt) black no-stripe GT did a fine job leading the pack!
I sold the GT and currently have the orange lambo murci coupe pictured, but seeing...
Just messin ! Did david send you the pics from this past sunday? If not, email me and ill send them over. Im going to post a few of your car here in a minute.
Whats the deal with cropping me out of the pic Mitchell?! Just because I dont own a GT anymore? Either that or you are racist and dont want the pumpkin in your black pics? ;-)
David, i encountered the same. The transaxle fluid is specicific for the GT , hench the "GT" designation at the end of the motorcraft part#. i was told i have to order it by the case, which is what im doing. about $300 - ouch !
I went 10.90 @ 137 mph on stock tires with a bogging launch ( only got 1 pass ) ... All I have is pulley / tune from Tony @ HP and heffner catback exhaust.
I plan on doing a good amount of drag racing with it ... I feel I could have pulled another couple tenths out of it if I had a couple...