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  1. ViperJoe

    Car rolls with engine off and in gear!

    I though the clutch was slipping. I sat in the car, engine off, 1st or 3rd gear engaged, the car rolled forward, I watched the supercharger turn which suggests positive clutch engagement. My hand brake assembly broke so when parked I rely on leaving the transmission in gear as the only means...
  2. ViperJoe

    RIP Edward "Babe" Hefron

    I am humbled and honored to have been in Babe's company on a few different occasions (attached photo from one such occasion). A Great American who stood firmly and fought gallantly for traditional American values. Rest in peace Babe...
  3. ViperJoe

    Numerically Indexed Speed Hut Voltage Gauge

    The complete set of Speed Hut gauges I ordered arrived yesterday and they look spectacular. Given three failed OEM gauges, I am anxious to complete the installation. The folks at Speed Hut were great to work with and so very accomodating. As some of you may recall, I refrained from ordering...
  4. ViperJoe

    Speed Hut Gauge Sset Replacement Pending - Need a Little Help From A GT Owner

    I ordered a complete set of Speed Hut gauges today and need a bit of information and photos to finalize the order. The issue has to do with having the voltage gauge customized to show actual voltage values rather than non-numeric index marks. Since my voltage gauge has failed, I cannot do this...
  5. ViperJoe

    Headlamp Bulb Failure Survey

    Given that headlamp assemblies reportedly have a list price of ~$3800 each, and given that headlamp bulbs allegedly cannot (the entire unit must be replaced), please post to this thread if you have experienced a headlamp bulb failure and indicate how the problem was resolved.
  6. ViperJoe

    50's Car Test

    Kind of fun. I scored a 90; surprised myself! http://www.americantorque.com/game/car-show-50s/
  7. ViperJoe

    Recommendation for fuel filter coupling removal tool.

    Nothing listed in the service manual. A forum search revealed nothing. VERY tight quarters. I'm should there are several other DIYers that have encountered the same challenge. Separately, I proactively replaced my battery with an OEM Optima hoping that maybe one or both of the failed...
  8. ViperJoe

    Fuel Filter Removal Question

    I know how to unlock the coupling but to do that one must first remove the security clips. Seems easy enough but the part of the clip that sits up against the coupling just won't come out. I don't want to force it (bend it) but I see little alternative. Any suggestions?
  9. ViperJoe

    Caliper Bolts - Are they really one time use?

    :confused
  10. ViperJoe

    Erroneous Information in The 2005 Service Manual Relating to Purging Cooling Systems?

    Correct me if I'm wrong .....or ..... concur if you know that I'm right ..... Engine Cooling System - Page 303-03A-17, right column, item #4, second sentence states "Open the draincock and drain the engine coolant". I am reasonably certain that that is an incorrect statement - after removing...
  11. ViperJoe

    Questions on Purging Engine and Intercooler Radiators

    The upper petcock (bleeder) valves for both the Engine and Intercooler Radiators are located on the top left side behind the cooling fans shields. The petcock for the engine cooling radiator is reasonably accessible, however, the 1/4" hose I attached immediately filled with liquid and I never...
  12. ViperJoe

    Heat Exchangers

    Any good photos or diagrams available that show the heat exchangers (engine cooling, a/c condenser and intercooler). I'm performing some routine maintenance and I'm a bit confused.
  13. ViperJoe

    Looking for Recommendations on Shipping a GT to the South of France

    Thinking about participating in the 2012 Mille Miglia and would love to do so in the GT. Hoping someone might know of a reliable shipping company to use (leave from NY, NJ or DE ports) . My wife is from Nice so we would prefer to ship there or to Marseille, pick up the car, visit relatives and...
  14. ViperJoe

    Ultimate Barn Find?

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  15. ViperJoe

    Pagani downplays delays for Huayra supercar

    http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/08/pagani-huayra-mercedes-amg-arriving/1
  16. ViperJoe

    Circuit Paul Ricard

    I'm visiting with family in Nice; my cousin is a promoter who organized a track event at the Circuit today, which I attended. I hoped there might be a GT in attendance but no such luck. Still I had quite a bit of fun doing hot laps in a GT3 CS. Some outstanding looking and performing Ferraris...
  17. ViperJoe

    FS - GTG Auto Dimming Rear View Mirror - New

    New GT Guy Rearview Auto Dimming Mirror. Intergated compass and outside air temperature readout, and courtesy lights. Complete wiring harness included. New, never installed or even removed from the box. $300 + $25 shipping. Send a PM if interested.
  18. ViperJoe

    FS - T&A Lowering Kit New

    No longer available
  19. ViperJoe

    FS - Ford Racing Short Throw Shifter and GT Saver Shift Ball

    SOLD Ford Racing Short Throw Shifter (NIB) From the Ford Racing website: Reduces throw and cross gate by appox. 25% compared to stock Anodized billet aluminum and stainless steel construction Bolts in stock location Includes hardware Maintains production ergonomics by not relocating...
  20. ViperJoe

    Ford Raptor Question

    The Raptor is hands down the hottest sport pickup of all time and I am seriously considering one as a daily driver. I am hoping for fuel economy significantly better than my Dodge Ram (5.9L and 10 mpg avg.). So the question is what can I realistically expect from the Raptor? Does the 5.4L...