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Discussion in 'American Muscle' started by WILLIAM H, Feb 14, 2012.

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  1. DoctorV8

    DoctorV8 Formula Junior

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    For sure. Even though mine is supercharged, the GT has as much power and weighs 800+ lbs less. No contest.

    But back in 2002, the M5 was pretty much king of the hill......and in many ways, it still is, among sedans, anyway.
     
  2. bitzman

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    Automakers sometimes are unsure of the way to go in a new car design so what they do in that case is
    hold a design clinic where they have a life size clay on display looking more or less like the final design, and then they put three or four other cars around that are already in production and have a long questionaire where they ask "which car do you like the headlight treatment on?" Yadda yadda.(they might give you $50 to attend plus free appetizers) I accidentally got invited to the F-type Jag. clinic when I was a Ferrari owner (they invited people based on what they own). Now my question is: I have pictures of the eventual '05 Ford GT when it was still in the clay model stage where it had a short stubby nose but when it came out in production the proportions were more or less like an upscaled original. So I'm thinking:

    --they must have had a design clinic

    --the short nose version must have gotten shot down by people who wrote on their
    questionaire "I wouldn't consider it unless it looked like the original."

    So my question is: did anyone in the Ford GT owning community ever hear if they had a clinic and where it was (which cities) and if the tabulated results were ever seen by anyone outside of Ford?

    Thanks for any news on this...

    Ps I think they are trying to revive the car again but this time only GT40 inspired with a more modern take on the original '60s car (Camilo Pardo drew a cover for Road & Track a few months ago showing this direction).
     
  3. JOEA2

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    I beg to differ! In 2002 the Z 8 was king of the hill.
    Did everyone see that the GT just set the Texas Mile record at 257.7 MPH!!!!!!!!

    Joe
     
  4. nthfinity

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    Camilo hasn't worked for the Blue Oval since 2009 I believe. Last year, there were some rumblings that this might change. I'm not so certain.
     
  5. WILLIAM H

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    Taking the GT to track 1st time to Daytona for Jeff's celebration party

    Just ordered racing brake pads, new wheels, slicks, harnesses & a transaxle cooler
     
  6. WILLIAM H

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  7. Senna1994

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    Looks great William, careful out there. Let us know your thoughts after racing it.
     
  8. GuyIncognito

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    CCW wheels? what tires?
     
  9. Nativetroy

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  10. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Yes w Hoosiers

    Its like dating, I liked the car before but after driving it at speed now I LOVE the GT :)
     
  11. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    My GT seemed a bit stiff when I got it with about 2400 miles

    Now after Daytona it seems so much sweeter & seems to pull harder, maybe its just broken in now :)
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  12. Nate Johnson

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    If you squint, it's 1965 again!
     
  13. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Yeah Baby!!!!!!! My GT is Shagadelic :)
     
  14. Luke Warmwater

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    Like the wheel color choice!
     
  15. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    I wanted them to match the stripes but they gave me electric blue instead of indigo blue I asked for

    Oh well, they are just track tires & they work so thats good. Good to differentiate them from the wheels on the Vette, F40, & 512TR as well
     
  16. parkerfe

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    And, the Z8 has retained its value better than any modern F-car.
     
  17. JOEA2

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    It's the best car I have ever owned! I smile every time I drive it.

    Joe
     
  18. ForzaV12

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    Absolutely my favorite color combo on the GT-classic American racing colors and all that!
    I'd paint the wheels Indigo though-not feeling the electric blue on that car.
     
  19. WILLIAM H

    WILLIAM H Three Time F1 World Champ

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    Yes I wanted the wheels indigo but they sent me electric blue

    They are just track wheels so no big deal

    Going to get some nice indigo road wheels w a chrome lip & store the originals in my wharehouse
     

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