GT too super for the streets?


fjpikul said:
No radar detector? I've found several stretches of interstate that are empty on Sat & Sun mornings. About 35 miles worth. On the trip up I note if there any Leo's, and punch it on the way back. If someone comes by and wants a ride, I've got an 8 mile loop on the interstate. No cops on the way up, punch it on the way back.
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You found 8 miles of Ill Hwy with no construction! :thumbsup

Don't tell the DOT!
 
Empty Pockets said:
'Longest time it took me to refuel my GT was 23 minutes.

'Longest time it took to enter a restaurant after parking the GT 40 feet from the door was 7 minutes.

'Longest time it took to actually get back into the GT and DRIVE AWAY was something bordering on 45 minutes.

Only reason I know this is because I got curious as to how long these things were actually taking and I started to keep track just for the heck of it! :lol
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Pockets, having a catering truck pull up to your garage and feed you tacos, then chat with you for 45 minutes while you wax the queen..... doesn't count.:bored
 
SteveA said:
Pockets, having a catering truck pull up to your garage and feed you tacos, then chat with you for 45 minutes while you wax the queen..... doesn't count.:bored
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:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl

HOW DID YOU KNOW?????! :cheers :thumbsup
 
Drive hard on exit /on ramps .this is where it comes alive .No cops hanging out on the ramps ! Go down one side of the motorway checking to see that the other side is clear and than have romp going back . Do a couple of drivers ed events ,carefully .This all works well for me .Although just driving her and listening to her sound is quite pleasing .
Now for parking ,I find people very respectful of the Gt .The fact it's a Ford makes admirable to on lookers ! Never had a problem but am weary. Still would rather drive it than not . 13k worth of smile miles !!
My 02cents worth
 
MAD, southern IL is a LOT different that Chicagoland.
 
Did a few minor tweaks to the gal this afternoon & went for a short spin of about 7 miles or so. I could feel the eyes on the FGT from just about everywhere. Decided to take the freeway back and out of no where, a yellow Porsche is tailing me. A couple of times, the young couple pulls alongside, flashes a vigorous shaka & thumbs up. Long story short, they follow me all the way home, took several pix, wanted to know about the livery, etc.

This is THE ONE!

MDT, just enjoy her.
 
After this week ... life is just seemed too short. So jumped in the GT drove 350 miles to see a few GT buddies. Hang out in Dallas overnight then knock around with another GT buddy then cruise 350 miles back to the drudge.

fun cruising ... and a few bursts up to 135 mph. A chance to drive spiritedly with another GT .. worked on a stupid Gt quirk with our bondsman GT owner ... solving the cooling and all the worlds problems .....

Its not only the car ..... its also .... the OWNERS. :thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup

Drive her as much as you can ... as fast as you can ... hang out with fellow GT owners in between. :biggrin
 
B O N Y said:
It is only a car, meant to be enjoyed, life is short.
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Sooo true what they say about life and wine...applies to cars, too.
 
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It's not the parking so much

Just worried about huge tickets and just bored driving the limit. Do not like owning a car I do not drive...I must be over the hill
 
Hey AlohaGT,

Didn't you recognize it? The yellow Porsche was yours.

HiloDave
 
B O N Y said:
It is only a car, meant to be enjoyed, life is short.
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another opinion: it is so much more than only a car. It is mechanical sculpture, rolling artwork, automotive history. As its custodian, you have an obligation to get it out there where it can be admired. There is a thread asking how many of us have seen another GT on the road, and the reaction of seeing one is WOW! and this is from those who OWN one. Everytime you take her out, you make someone's day.
I put on quite a few miles on the roadtrip to Rally III, spent a couple of 12 hour days behind the wheel, and saw a lot of country. Everybody loves this car. It crosses ethnic, social, status, age, and other barriers. I've had people park 3/4 of a space away from it to protect it. (I do park at the edge of the lot.) Little old ladies, obviously not car people, say how pretty it is.

Stopped at the Four Corners Monument, tour group taking photos, do I hide in a corner? Drive right up to the monument, let the photog take a shot of the group, monument and car, chat with the kids---30 new fans. And one fellow who asked, weren't you in Moab a couple of days ago? Like being that famous.

Nine states, no tickets, personals in three places and one new record in a certain national park which I will vehemently deny anywhere but a pm. This is so much a driver's car.

Drive it to that skateboard park, talk to the boarders, relay some of the history of the car, you'll have another group of fans. When they get to "meet" the car, it tends to form an instant bond, and most become quite protective of it and any others they may come across. Major win-win.

Does anyone else know the seats are heat moldable? Sit in them long enough, they shape to your body. I think Pockets knows, but it happens lots quicker with heat and vibration when the engine is running.:wink
 
sr71 said:
I think Pockets knows, but it happens lots quicker with heat and vibration when the engine is running.:wink
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:mad :bang :box: :slap :tongue
 
All I have to say is....."I've gotta get me one of them Barrett Rifles!"
 
sr71 said:
another opinion: it is so much more than only a car. It is mechanical sculpture, rolling artwork, automotive history. As its custodian, you have an obligation to get it out there where it can be admired. There is a thread asking how many of us have seen another GT on the road, and the reaction of seeing one is WOW! and this is from those who OWN one. Everytime you take her out, you make someone's day.
I put on quite a few miles on the roadtrip to Rally III, spent a couple of 12 hour days behind the wheel, and saw a lot of country. Everybody loves this car. It crosses ethnic, social, status, age, and other barriers. I've had people park 3/4 of a space away from it to protect it. (I do park at the edge of the lot.) Little old ladies, obviously not car people, say how pretty it is.

Stopped at the Four Corners Monument, tour group taking photos, do I hide in a corner? Drive right up to the monument, let the photog take a shot of the group, monument and car, chat with the kids---30 new fans. And one fellow who asked, weren't you in Moab a couple of days ago? Like being that famous.

Nine states, no tickets, personals in three places and one new record in a certain national park which I will vehemently deny anywhere but a pm. This is so much a driver's car.

Drive it to that skateboard park, talk to the boarders, relay some of the history of the car, you'll have another group of fans. When they get to "meet" the car, it tends to form an instant bond, and most become quite protective of it and any others they may come across. Major win-win.

Does anyone else know the seats are heat moldable? Sit in them long enough, they shape to your body. I think Pockets knows, but it happens lots quicker with heat and vibration when the engine is running.:wink
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Seriously, SR71 makes a great point. I drove my Heritage on Sunday, and literally met three new people who spent time to ask questions, admire, and share their stories with me while I was pumping gas and drinking coffee at the local Starbucks. It is a "journey" ENJOY it, don't fear it!!!
 
timcantwell said:
All I have to say is....."I've gotta get me one of them Barrett Rifles!"
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But, can you get it under your coat? :shrug
 
sr71 said:
another opinion: it is so much more than only a car. It is mechanical sculpture, rolling artwork, automotive history. As its custodian, you have an obligation to get it out there where it can be admired. There is a thread asking how many of us have seen another GT on the road, and the reaction of seeing one is WOW! and this is from those who OWN one. Everytime you take her out, you make someone's day.
I put on quite a few miles on the roadtrip to Rally III, spent a couple of 12 hour days behind the wheel, and saw a lot of country. Everybody loves this car. It crosses ethnic, social, status, age, and other barriers. I've had people park 3/4 of a space away from it to protect it. (I do park at the edge of the lot.) Little old ladies, obviously not car people, say how pretty it is.

Stopped at the Four Corners Monument, tour group taking photos, do I hide in a corner? Drive right up to the monument, let the photog take a shot of the group, monument and car, chat with the kids---30 new fans. And one fellow who asked, weren't you in Moab a couple of days ago? Like being that famous.

Nine states, no tickets, personals in three places and one new record in a certain national park which I will vehemently deny anywhere but a pm. This is so much a driver's car.

Drive it to that skateboard park, talk to the boarders, relay some of the history of the car, you'll have another group of fans. When they get to "meet" the car, it tends to form an instant bond, and most become quite protective of it and any others they may come across. Major win-win.

Does anyone else know the seats are heat moldable? Sit in them long enough, they shape to your body. I think Pockets knows, but it happens lots quicker with heat and vibration when the engine is running.:wink
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:thumbsup:thumbsup:thumbsup Went out with my 2 GT buddies for a spirited drive of about 150 miles yesterday. Thumbs up everywhere. 20 minute fill up while everyone stopped to chat about the cars. Even had a LEO give us a lookity loo :eek but we escaped his wrath!! :thumbsup

sr71, I hope that we're able to meet up next spring.
 
HiloDave said:
Hey AlohaGT,

Didn't you recognize it? The yellow Porsche was yours.

HiloDave
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Aloha HiloDave,

For a moment, I thought my wife was chasing me down. Whew!

I trust your car was perfect upon pick up?
 
sr71 said:
another opinion: it is so much more than only a car. It is mechanical sculpture, rolling artwork, automotive history. As its custodian, you have an obligation to get it out there where it can be admired. There is a thread asking how many of us have seen another GT on the road, and the reaction of seeing one is WOW! and this is from those who OWN one. Everytime you take her out, you make someone's day.
I put on quite a few miles on the roadtrip to Rally III, spent a couple of 12 hour days behind the wheel, and saw a lot of country. Everybody loves this car. It crosses ethnic, social, status, age, and other barriers. I've had people park 3/4 of a space away from it to protect it. (I do park at the edge of the lot.) Little old ladies, obviously not car people, say how pretty it is.

Stopped at the Four Corners Monument, tour group taking photos, do I hide in a corner? Drive right up to the monument, let the photog take a shot of the group, monument and car, chat with the kids---30 new fans. And one fellow who asked, weren't you in Moab a couple of days ago? Like being that famous.

Nine states, no tickets, personals in three places and one new record in a certain national park which I will vehemently deny anywhere but a pm. This is so much a driver's car.

Drive it to that skateboard park, talk to the boarders, relay some of the history of the car, you'll have another group of fans. When they get to "meet" the car, it tends to form an instant bond, and most become quite protective of it and any others they may come across. Major win-win.

Does anyone else know the seats are heat moldable? Sit in them long enough, they shape to your body. I think Pockets knows, but it happens lots quicker with heat and vibration when the engine is running.:wink
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Couldn't have put it better myself!

I haven't missed driving it to any GT rally, most GT Pre - rallys or most GT mini rallys since it all started. Besides, once you've put too many miles on your gal and are in need of a low mileage replacement - fear not for there will be many to choose from! :thumbsup
 
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