can anyone tell me the difference between us and european gt's?, neilda probably to busy dodging trucks :banana
european gt's
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Neilda
GT Owner
:lol
There's none. They come over here in exactly the same form that you have them over there....
To make them 'legal' for road use here are a couple of things - we don't use our stop lights for turning, so we remove the central reverse light and install amber turn signals, we have to have a rear fog lamp, side indicators (repeaters) and that's about the main difference.
Also the standard radio needs to be changed as your frequencies are different to ours. I didn't bother with this as there's nothing on the radio that I need to listen to and my Steely Dan CD's work fine in the player!
Most insurance companies insist on tracker alarm systems - so that gets added too (but it's not a legal requirement). If you're really interested in the full list I have a pdf of all of the work - mail me your email address and I can send.
There's none. They come over here in exactly the same form that you have them over there....
To make them 'legal' for road use here are a couple of things - we don't use our stop lights for turning, so we remove the central reverse light and install amber turn signals, we have to have a rear fog lamp, side indicators (repeaters) and that's about the main difference.
Also the standard radio needs to be changed as your frequencies are different to ours. I didn't bother with this as there's nothing on the radio that I need to listen to and my Steely Dan CD's work fine in the player!
Most insurance companies insist on tracker alarm systems - so that gets added too (but it's not a legal requirement). If you're really interested in the full list I have a pdf of all of the work - mail me your email address and I can send.
Neilda
GT Owner
I have heard a rumour that England will be playing in the World Cup - in fact there's talk of little else!
flyingsniffer
GT Owner
(Back to the thread.....)
Well, the 'official' ones (101 units) had the following:
- amber indicator flashers in the centre rear brake lights
- Bespoke fog and reversing lights under rear bumper (fender)
- unique front side lights (beside front fog lights)
- amended fog light switch (front and rear) in matching style to other switches
- illumination on kph markings on speedo
- no radio (and no woofer)
- side repeaters
- front licence plate holder
- CorbaTrak alarm system
- and finally (and most noticeable of all!)....unique sill plates that say 'One of 101'
Think that's it
Well, the 'official' ones (101 units) had the following:
- amber indicator flashers in the centre rear brake lights
- Bespoke fog and reversing lights under rear bumper (fender)
- unique front side lights (beside front fog lights)
- amended fog light switch (front and rear) in matching style to other switches
- illumination on kph markings on speedo
- no radio (and no woofer)
- side repeaters
- front licence plate holder
- CorbaTrak alarm system
- and finally (and most noticeable of all!)....unique sill plates that say 'One of 101'
Think that's it
fjpikul
GT Owner
Can't wait for Friday to start. I saw on the schedules that several of the US games will not be broadcast in Europe. I guess that says something about US soccer (football). Personally, I pick Brazil to win it all.
Neilda
GT Owner
Jasper, you should have the full list on a pdf from me...
The other area was the headlights - from memory, Xenon lights in the UK have to be fitted with a wash/wipe system (by law), therefore the bulbs get changed otherwise washer jets would need to be fitted....
The other area was the headlights - from memory, Xenon lights in the UK have to be fitted with a wash/wipe system (by law), therefore the bulbs get changed otherwise washer jets would need to be fitted....
thanks guys, how are those sill plates attached?, as for the soccer i would rather watch doc looking for missing parts :biggrin , (sorry doc)
flyingsniffer
GT Owner
Neilda said:
I forgot that! Mine has washer jets, but the Xenons had to be removed for the SVTA inspection, then put back in afterwards.
Ed, I'll take some pics later, unless anyone beats me to it?
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flyingsniffer
GT Owner
Jason Watt
Had both, sold both
You guys are forgetting the European exhaust system!!
The 101-car has a modified exhaust system which gives the GT a much quieter noise when driven moderate.. This is done, using some shields (due to the lack of a better word) inside the mufler, that are controled by the vacum in the manifold. When the pedal is flored, the shields open - and by this point, the car sounds just like the US cars..
These units (black plastic cylinder and grey control box) is placed in the location where the trans cooler mounts.
On both sides of the mufler there is a couple og these valves found..
Also the exhaust tips are different, and this picture also showes the fog light and reverse light..
The 101-car has a modified exhaust system which gives the GT a much quieter noise when driven moderate.. This is done, using some shields (due to the lack of a better word) inside the mufler, that are controled by the vacum in the manifold. When the pedal is flored, the shields open - and by this point, the car sounds just like the US cars..
These units (black plastic cylinder and grey control box) is placed in the location where the trans cooler mounts.
On both sides of the mufler there is a couple og these valves found..
Also the exhaust tips are different, and this picture also showes the fog light and reverse light..
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flyingsniffer
GT Owner
one of 101 said:
I beleive only on the German cars were these valves fitted (maybe Swiss too)? UK cars have the US system.
And yes, that is the European fog and reversing lights you can see in One of 101's rear pic.
Neilda
GT Owner
The imported ones don't have the 'drive by' valve and frankly I'm surprised that Ford have approved this modification. The GT is a quiet car without any mods, so it doesn't seem necessary somehow....
Gierkink
GT Owner
Muffler Modifications
The 28 UK cars don’t have the muffler modifications as for some reason they passed UK sound level tests without needing to change the muffler. It is my understanding that the rest of the 101 cars have the muffler exhaust modifications.
Rob
The 28 UK cars don’t have the muffler modifications as for some reason they passed UK sound level tests without needing to change the muffler. It is my understanding that the rest of the 101 cars have the muffler exhaust modifications.
Rob
Jason Watt
Had both, sold both
PL510*Jeff
Well-known member
Future Value's
When you get the answer to that, the current owners will be 3 decades older as will their GT's. According to my palm reader my GT will be worth a lot more than it is worth right now. The bad news is I won't be alive to cash in. :ack
When you get the answer to that, the current owners will be 3 decades older as will their GT's. According to my palm reader my GT will be worth a lot more than it is worth right now. The bad news is I won't be alive to cash in. :ack
one of 101 said:
piplani
Well-known member
I have an 05 model serial no.070.To have it registersd here I had to have a washer system installed for the headlights and find a friendly inspector who overlooked the mods on the exhaust system which are mandatory here.My garage told me these european specced cars with the modified exhausts lose about 20hp to the standard fit.
1of19(GER)
GT Owner
In this case my german GT would not be able to go 6500rpmpiplani said:
in 5th gear, what he still yesterday morning did (212-215mph) with some exhaust-heating-problems.
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