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You are my hero  Congratulations! I've wanting a GT for a while, but I've been prioritizing the house, kitchen, etc., etc. My wife is very happy with the decisions. One day, I'll have GT, too. I won't get one, though, until my retirement is locked in. Probalby many years from now. Doug
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You will not believe the narrow-minded people that are comfortable in their cocoon and will bash, flame, criticized other brands simply because it is not a Porsche or "insert your obsess by brand here" . I look forward to owning a Ford GT just as much as a Lamborghini, or a Corvette Z06, and a 997 GT3RS…or one of those replica C-type Jaguars… it is all about the emotion that those cars generate in me. In the case of the Ford GT you can’t find that many cars that look that unique. Just getting close to one and looking at the work done, the exposed frame, braces, that engine sitting right behind you, the details of the door with the roof cut out… it is a thing of beauty. 
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I just wished they put a V10 in there.... Oh well...
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I want to see the GT40...
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Congratulations Matteo! Wow! Great car...what a stable you're going to have! I saw a Top Gear clip where Jeremy Clarkson was testing an uprated version of the GT...I think it was called the GTX. He said it was even more astonishing than the "normal" GT. I wonder if they ever came to market since I've never seen anything about them before or since.
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Awesome P-car..... And now a Ford GT....decisions..decisions... Noticed a Ford GTX1 (Targa mod, few HP tricks) on dpccars site...not sure if i can post a link... http://www.dpccars.com/car-videos/02-09-07page-Ford-GTX1.htm Keep the Pictures coming.....better than porn...and work friendly...  HelmetHead |
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A Ford GT was at a track day last year - I got in for a ride, got out when done w/o helmet on......and smacked my head on the horizontal roof surface of the door so hard I just about blacked out.....
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Damn Mateo..... a new GT also, your killing me man
. I have to ask and feel free to not answer, but what the heck do you do for a living to afford all these awsome toys?  . I'm broke but I have my health and youth so I guess I'm not that bad off oh and I'm unemplyed to heh,heh  not really that funny Would love to hear what you think of the GT also once you get some miles on it. |
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awesome project
the attention to detail is what really sets this car apart if you have any more info on how the rear shock towers were reinforced that would be great also those throttle bodies are sweet thanks
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the rear shock towers were reinforced using the original RSR as an inspiration. Basically Keith welded some strengthening plates on the inside of the shock tower mounts, some triangular brackets on the outside and then welded the top of the towers together with a brace. I will take more detailed pictures next time. |
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The GT was brand new to the guy - he hired an insructor to learn to drive on the track.
When he laid into it on the straight, it was QUICK. I believe it would pull away from my car above 120 or so - A Z06 is just a hair quicker than the GT, and the Z06 is a hair quicker accelerating than my 930 - so I think they would be just about equal.
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Cars are my only "vice". I don't play golf, I don't gamble, I don't collect wine, I don't have a mistress etc. I am fortunate that rigth now I can afford these. But life can change quickly (5 yrs ago we were struggling to pay rent as we invested everything into launching the hedge fund) so... Money has not changed me... and if it goes away it will be fine. I have a wonderful wife and 2 beautiful girls... We are all healthy, the rest is really superflous. |
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I wish the GT had the Z06 engine  as I am not a huge fan of forced induction... However there is little argument against the huge amount of torque that is avalaible from 2k rpm... it makes it for a fun ride...But enough on the GT.. I will start a thread in OT with pics and driving impressions. Also I want to take it to CMP to compare the lap times between the Ford and the 911 with me behind the wheels.... Last edited by 911teo; 03-05-2007 at 12:14 PM.. |
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big believer of good things happen to good people, and the forum usually only encourages that beleif.
i'm also learning the good people build amazing cars :P were is the build at???? ford GT is nice, but it is not this 911 build up at all IMO...
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Matteo.........Can I be your FRIEND?
I have lots of cool motorcycles you can ride............
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With that kind of disposable income, why not go all the way, and get the GT 40 ???
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the ford gt is the modern gt 40..
its faster better sounding more reliable more comfortable and better on gas i understand the gt40 from the 60's has got its thing going for it....but for a car thats almost the same you pay less and get everything other then the quirks...
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The modern GT is faster than the GT40??? Better sounding??
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