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Xcentric

Xcentric

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Jul 9, 2012
5,213
Myakka City, Florida
Man...there are so many details in this car that don't get discussed.

For example, who designed the shift knob? Brilliant. Feel. Looks. Impossible to improve.

Thank you.

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The knob is way cool, although I got the aftermarket from the guy that does the boot. The best mod in the world is the short throw shifter (if you can find one now). It really changes the car's dynamics.
 
You mean Andrew at Exoticare? The polished knob? That's the one I got...
I bought the STS a few years back and it was one of the best mods I did, besides that 4.0 Whipple...LOL
 
FBA said:
You mean Andrew at Exoticare? The polished knob? That's the one I got...
I bought the STS a few years back and it was one of the best mods I did, besides that 4.0 Whipple...LOL
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Yep. The knob and shifter boot update. It just made the car look more finished. Some parts of the GT look like they built some placeholders to get things functional intending to come back with some trim more befitting a (then) 150K car, but then the just stopped. The shifter trim is one.
 
Well, in all fairness, we are talking about Ford and the only supercars they have even built, is the GT40/GT, so it's not like they pay serious attention to finishing detail, like other manufacturers who only build high-end exotics. After all, we have the wipers from an F150...
 
FBA said:
After all, we have the wipers from an F150...
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Since no other Supercar manufacturer does that, the GT is a very special (read exotic) car, right ?
 
I can assure you the rubber boot and round knob were very much intended, and they are very Camilo items. Probably would have gone with wider shaft for the shifter and a chrome ball. GT is supposed to convey purpose-driven performance car, not luxury car.
 
^^^^ I'm a fan of the original,brushed finished ball, my girlfriend would agree however that a wider shaft would be nice.
 
Wwabbit said:
I'm a fan of the original,brushed finished ball, my girlfriend would agree however that a wider shaft would be nice.
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I spent minutes staring at the screen trying to appropriately word that without encouraging such commentary. :lol
 
Brombear said:
Since no other Supercar manufacturer does that, the GT is a very special (read exotic) car, right ?
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It's very special for sure; it's the only SUPERCAR with F150 wipers!!! You won't find that on the Italian, Brit, or German cars either, only on our GT's! But look at it this was - the cost of changing the wipers/ arms parts etc...is probably the lowest of any supercar. I'd bet it would cost you 3-5K to change a wiper assembly on any Lambo, vs a few hundred bucks on a GT.

The only issue with getting parts on the GT, is when you call the dealer and they ask you which Mustang GT you need parts for - LOL
 
DBK said:
I spent minutes staring at the screen trying to appropriately word that without encouraging such commentary. :lol
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There's really no way around it, whether you refer to is as "shaft" "rod" etc...you're pretty much doomed with the response you got.
 
DBK said:
I can assure you the rubber boot and round knob were very much intended, and they are very Camilo items. Probably would have gone with wider shaft for the shifter and a chrome ball. GT is supposed to convey purpose-driven performance car, not luxury car.
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Thank you. I was beginning to feel like more of an idiot than usual. Pic was taken with cell phone cam while sitting in the car, in the garage, late at night, Bob Seeger cranked up on the Mac, several cocktails down...and looking at the play of light. Well, I guess you had to be there. But, even sober in daylight, I feel the same.

Edit: And that is clearly a Camilo number "4" font.
 
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DBK said:
I spent minutes staring at the screen trying to appropriately word that without encouraging such commentary. :lol
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And I spent minutes trying not to take the bait. :-)
 
Order a spare knob as a paperweight

Torrie has them
 
Wwabbit said:
^^^^ I'm a fan of the original,brushed finished ball, my girlfriend would agree however that a wider shaft would be nice.
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:facepalm:
 
Was Single Nut underneath raised by GF as well?
 
Kayvan said:
Order a spare knob as a paperweight

Torrie has them
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You can also buy a wider shaft from Exoticare, they make a nice gift for girlfriends. :lol
 
FBA said:
It's very special for sure; it's the only SUPERCAR with F150 wipers!!!
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And aren't the side markers from a Land Rover? So what! The Ford GT is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Or I wouldn't have one. :) !!!!
 
Hey Tony - I am 100% in agreement with ya! I was just pokin' fun at Ford.
 
Is it true the rear bumper was also sourced from an F150?
 
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