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    Mystery Part

    I dropped the belly pan under my engine this weekend and the following part dropped out "F5VF-14A457-AA". Called the dealer and they can't identify it other than based on the prefix, it is a "90s" part number. Any idea what it is and where it goes. Thanks
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    GT pictured with New C7 Vette

    (I am posting the following as an FYI that might or might not be of interest to Forum members. It is a copy of an email I just sent to Fred Goodnow. Regards to all of my GT friends. I may have been quiet for some time but continue to share the passion.) Hi Fred Hope all is well. Just took...
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    R8 V10 vs Ford GT

    The following was a post I submitted to an R8 forum. The discussion tread centered around an R8 V10 owner who raced a GT on the road stating that he out accelerated it in every gear. In all fairness, I felt that although both cars are impressive, they both have similarities yet their own...
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    2011 Shelby GT 500

    Thinking of ordering a 2011 Shelby Gt500 coupe to park next to my Ford Gt Have surfed the web for info and still have several questions. Figured since there are number number of Ford guys and other knowledgeable members on the site I might be able to get some answers. 1). Is there an...
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    Removing Stipes

    Thought this was amusing. Found the inquirey on a web site that I monitor. QUOTE=ZaneO]I got a call this morning from a local Ford dealership. A heart doctor just purchased a black Ford GT with silver stripes. He didn't want the stripes, so the dealership removed them, but there is still...
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    Danica Patrick's remarks on The View

    The following is a letter I sent to Barbara Walters, Autoweek, Car and Driver and David Letterman.: "DANICA, I DON’T BELIEVE YOU SAID THAT My wife is a fan of The View. While watching a current telecast she brought to my attention that Danica Patrick was one of the featured guest hosts. I...
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    Hot off the press

    I just got this news drop and thought it would be of interest. Seems like the GT Rally is making headlines. See you all in Detroit next week. Doccars "IL Insider: Ford Set To Unveil Monster Mural of GT, Shelby GT500 Date posted: 08-01-2006 DEARBORN, Mich. — Camilo Pardo, Ford's chief...
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    First aid kit, flares etc. included? Note on Lubricants

    A dealer parts guy told me that there is a listing for a first aid kit and emergency kit that includes flares etc. I never got one with my GT. Has anyone else received these items? (Perhaps Ford originally intended to include these items but decided to delete them from final production.) I...
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    Filling tires with nitrogen.

    I know nitrogen is often used in race car and high performance tires to decrease the change in tire pressure as operating and ambient temperatures change. Does anyone know if the GT tires are filled at the factroy with nitrogen as apposed to air and where would one get cylinders of nitrogen for...
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    Motorcraft Syn. Oil-Who makes it for Ford

    The synthetic Motorcraft oil for the GT is a special order item at most dealers and lists for $9+ a quart. Does anyone know who makes the oil for Ford under the Motorcraft name. I doubt if Ford has their own refineries. Doccars