What have you done with your new Ford GT?
- Thread starter ChipBeck
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GKW05GT
GT Owner
FlagstaffGT
GT Owner
Hail made a lot of noise, no damage. The ground up highway made a few ppf film cuts, and I was down to 35 mph.
SYCO GT
GT Owner
The challenge of starting your car up after it's return from oil and filter service, then seeing it only has a stated "8 miles" of range, and smoothly cruising over to the local fuel station using a hypermile-ing mentality. It's definitely not my habit nor intent to run so close to empty, as I don't want to strain the fuel pump - but does anyone know how much actual range remains after "0 miles" is indicated?
fjpikul
GT Owner
It lies all the time. I filled up and it said I had 202 miles. It said that for about 100 miles. Took a 400 mile trip the other day (200 up, 200 down) I did get 21.4 mpg on the way up and 22.3 on the way back (here in the flatlands) doing 80-85 all the way with some faster spots. I did have the wing down until it pops up on its own. I am fastidious with tracking mileage. I feel safe running the trip odometer to 300 miles before I fill up (up to 6700 miles now). Looks like I get a free car wash in Indy next weekend, so that will be another 4.5 hour trip.
FlagstaffGT
GT Owner
Fuel capacity is 15.2 gallons but the fuel gauge and remaining miles display is set for 13 gallons. This was done to keep the fuel pump happy while racing and turning that the last two gallons are not sloshing around and creating fuel starvation (from an earlier post). https://www.fordgtforum.com/forums/...earned-about-your-ngt-today.34918/post-472595. I have seen 0 miles remaining. But not often . Ok, once.
actually now more like5 times
Special K
GT Owner
Some GT magic this morning. I’m having my GT sent up north to test a tune and has luck would have it, a previously unknown GT owner in my little hometown was having his car delivered on the same truck picking up my car. Upon hearing this, I decided to surprise the new owner (which he was!) and show up at 6 am before his car showed up. I think my car was the last thing he expected to see. It’s always exciting meet a new GT owner, and even more so when he is 15 minutes away. He’s been a lurker on here so let’s see if he joins!
This makes 4-1/2 new Ford GTs in Louisiana MM you get half credit because I see you car more in FL than here!
This makes 4-1/2 new Ford GTs in Louisiana MM you get half credit because I see you car more in FL than here!
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fjpikul
GT Owner
SYCO GT
GT Owner
It's been just a bit misty recently in the morning, so I ran in W for the traction on the wet ground.
Perfect shot.
Special K
GT Owner
It was a million to one shot Doc, million to one…
RPM217
2005 white/blue stripe
THamonGT
GT
Just Been there ! On my way To Keels & Wheels! Plug counted against me in Concours Judging! Sucks! Couldn’t get a new tire until Monday! Still won Best In Class!
extrap
GT Owner
10 miles ... so this is the new Carbon??
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partssmann
GT Owner
