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fjpikul
GT Owner
fjpikul
GT Owner
Time to grow up fjpikul. If you have a problem I'm always available to sort things out! Who do you think you are to criticize me? If you don't like my opinions that's your problem. In the meantime I would suggest keeping your comments that are derogatory to yourself! And yes, I'm the source. I congratulate ShankGT on his new car with some good advice (I enjoyed FordGT001's comical reply) and then you upset the cart. Tone it down or we can PM and figure out a way to settle. P.S. Did this out in the open for other readers to view intentionally...
SteveA
GT Owner/B.O.D
analogdesigner
GT Owner
NOTE: this is from an old post!
NOTE: this is from an old post!
Some of "Jay's Laws":
1. Never "thrash" (drive hard) on a cold engine. Always wait until the water temperature is >160 F (in other words, approaches equalibrium). The moving components within the engine expand at different rates and therefore their proper clearances aren't established until then. Your GT engine has forged pistons which must be up to operating temperature before the proper piston to cylinder wall clearance is established.
2. The tranny will shift with some difficulty until warm, especially into second gear. Be gentle on it, as with time (about 2,000 miles or so) it will begin to shift more smoothly. Shift from 1st to 3rd (bypassing 2nd) or double-clutch if needed.
3. Stop-and-go city driving is a better way to break in a GT (this is my opinion, based on the transmission issues). Shift through all of the gears whenever possible which also operates the engine at many different RPM's.
4. Resist the urge to get too wild and crazy, give it some time to generate a good feel for the car. You have a lot of power here. Most GT disasters occur during that "got to get in it quick and see what this baby can do" moment. This ain't no Yugo...
5. Be extra careful when backing up, due to very limited visibility. The front spoiler also needs consideration. The rear diffuser hangs fairly low, so be careful when going through nasty road bumps (I got nicked on day two...).
6. I now supply my auto detailer with cleaning supplies to be used on my car only (buffing wheels, polishing clothes. etc.). I wash them myself. I don't want someone else's dirty laundry being used on my car!
7. At the tire shop, I have my own personal replaceable plastic parts for their tire changing machine that are to be used only on my wheels. I paid for these parts and they swap them out temporarily for use on my car. Sure, it cost more, but I like to keep things clean.
8. Cold tires and cold and/or wet pavement can be a dangerous combo. Remember Roberto Guerrero in the beginning lap of the Indy 500, years ago? Your car has enough power to reproduce that maneuver!
Spend some time reviewing the numerous postings on this forum as we are fortunate to have an excellent group here!
Jay
www.gtsaver.com
NOTE: this is from an old post!
Some of "Jay's Laws":
1. Never "thrash" (drive hard) on a cold engine. Always wait until the water temperature is >160 F (in other words, approaches equalibrium). The moving components within the engine expand at different rates and therefore their proper clearances aren't established until then. Your GT engine has forged pistons which must be up to operating temperature before the proper piston to cylinder wall clearance is established.
2. The tranny will shift with some difficulty until warm, especially into second gear. Be gentle on it, as with time (about 2,000 miles or so) it will begin to shift more smoothly. Shift from 1st to 3rd (bypassing 2nd) or double-clutch if needed.
3. Stop-and-go city driving is a better way to break in a GT (this is my opinion, based on the transmission issues). Shift through all of the gears whenever possible which also operates the engine at many different RPM's.
4. Resist the urge to get too wild and crazy, give it some time to generate a good feel for the car. You have a lot of power here. Most GT disasters occur during that "got to get in it quick and see what this baby can do" moment. This ain't no Yugo...
5. Be extra careful when backing up, due to very limited visibility. The front spoiler also needs consideration. The rear diffuser hangs fairly low, so be careful when going through nasty road bumps (I got nicked on day two...).
6. I now supply my auto detailer with cleaning supplies to be used on my car only (buffing wheels, polishing clothes. etc.). I wash them myself. I don't want someone else's dirty laundry being used on my car!
7. At the tire shop, I have my own personal replaceable plastic parts for their tire changing machine that are to be used only on my wheels. I paid for these parts and they swap them out temporarily for use on my car. Sure, it cost more, but I like to keep things clean.
8. Cold tires and cold and/or wet pavement can be a dangerous combo. Remember Roberto Guerrero in the beginning lap of the Indy 500, years ago? Your car has enough power to reproduce that maneuver!
Spend some time reviewing the numerous postings on this forum as we are fortunate to have an excellent group here!
Jay
www.gtsaver.com
That's all good advice Jay, but it should be noted that water temp is not the best indication of a warm (i.e., ready to be pounced on) motor. Oil temp is really what you want to go by. Rule of thumb would suggest about 2X the time it takes for the water temp to come up before I would play hard on the motor. My opinion, and I am sure there are many others....
analogdesigner
GT Owner
Of course!
You are absolutely correct! I was afraid of getting too technical (I didn't want Lemansz to scold me again!). I have just seen to much "unnecessary roughness" over the years. Thanks for the good advice, Jaynota4re said:
Kirby Vieira
GT Owner/B.o.D
Congratulations Shank. If you live anywhere near El Paso, IL, you are in luck. Neil Heller is a GT Owner, GT Forum Member, Ford Dealer and a genuinely good guy. I believe his dealership is in central Illinois. If he's too far away, he may have a suggestion for you. Neil can be reached at neilheller@hellerstores.com Good luck!