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AgentTripleX
05-13-2007, 09:54 PM
2006 Ford GT.

Whoa.:grinning-smiley-003

Just got home from driving that beast. My friend pulled over and told me to drive. Usually I set up my seat, mirrors, etc., and get right on it. This car was different. The gas is very touchy. I kept revving it over 2k RPM. The engagement point on the clutch threw me off. I'm used to my Lotus and Lambos for the most part. I had to get into traffic fast so I told my friend to hold off and find a non busy street so I could feel more comfortable and play with it a little bit. Also, visibility really sucks in this car. The seat only has two adjustments; you can move the seat forward and the back forward. That's it. The actual seat itself is very long. Kind of hard to reach the pedals for a shorty like me. Anyway, we drove around a bit and found a peaceful place to pull over. I set everything up again and this time I took off right away. I think I was expecting it to be very difficult to drive, but what was actually difficult is getting used to how easy it is to drive. The clutch seems light, the brake pedal doesn't press far, the gas is instantly there, and the throw is short. Reverse is hard though. Gotta use two hands for that.

Once driving, it wasn't too bad. I had to keep reminding myself not to give it so much gas. I had to prop myself up with the steering wheel at times to be able to see over. My friend had me floor it too. His feet almost went up on the dash, lol. :biggerGrin: All and all it's a great car. I think if I had it for a few days I would have been more confident with it. It's up my alley as far appearances go. Love the lines on the outside and the interior is so space-age. Also seems like you get a lot of bang for your buck. It would be nonstop smiling for me in this car.

I'm still uploading pix from last night, but I'll hopefully have today's drive pix up shortly.

pdisme
05-13-2007, 10:06 PM
I love FGT, I want the GTX1 but nowhere to put it and no money for more cars right now. :lol2:

zzzzdoc
05-13-2007, 10:42 PM
It's the only car that ever pulled up next to me at a light and I really thought about it.

AgentTripleX
05-13-2007, 11:04 PM
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/fashionlifestyle/IMG_2149.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/fashionlifestyle/IMG_2150.jpg

I'm actually in this one. :)
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/fashionlifestyle/IMG_2151.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/fashionlifestyle/IMG_2153.jpg

I was trying to seduce the owner in hopes that I could spend the night in his garage. :p
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/fashionlifestyle/IMG_2154.jpg

Where's the rest of my body? lol
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/fashionlifestyle/IMG_2157.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/fashionlifestyle/IMG_2158.jpg

As close as I sit, you might actually be able to fit someone else behind me, hehe.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/fashionlifestyle/IMG_2159.jpg

Bringing sexy back.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/fashionlifestyle/IMG_2160.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/fashionlifestyle/IMG_2162.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/fashionlifestyle/IMG_2161.jpg

Reminds me of a semi.
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/fashionlifestyle/IMG_2163.jpg

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/fashionlifestyle/IMG_2165.jpg

I'm not ready to go home. :(
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/fashionlifestyle/IMG_2166.jpg

pdisme
05-13-2007, 11:05 PM
http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d87/fashionlifestyle/IMG_2149.jpg


Your friend really needs to hire a gardener to take care of that driveway.

AgentTripleX
05-13-2007, 11:20 PM
I love FGT, I want the GTX1 but nowhere to put it and no money for more cars right now. :lol2:

We were discussing that today. It's like 60k plus you have to buy or already have the car. You probably would be happy with the GT as is since you already have one convertible.

Your friend really needs to hire a gardener to take care of that driveway.

It's not his driveway. We stopped by the beach to try to grab some grub. If you want you can write a letter to the city. :fu:

Minch00
05-14-2007, 01:34 AM
Looks like a good time. The Ford GT is achingly gorgeous, probably my favorite super car in terms of pure aesthetics in the last ten years.


Is that the limited edition Tungsten Silver color?

AgentTripleX
05-14-2007, 10:16 AM
Yep, Tungsten Silver. :D

Matt
05-15-2007, 11:49 PM
whole car is really sexy, but... that ass is amazing. the back just looks so mean.. Love it. I'd love one of these. would go really well next the the Lp640, SLR and the G...

pdisme
05-16-2007, 12:01 AM
Yeah, FGT is just an imposing car, especially the GTX1, an American Supercar regardless of what Clarkson's meathead spouts out.

Apparently the guy in FL that owns one and tracks it still hasn't invested in the clear bra, I found pics of it at Sebring from two weeks ago and he is still using the painters tape. :lol2: :lol2: $250k car and he can't get some clear bra.

Matt
05-16-2007, 12:20 AM
Is it really $250k!? I thought they were mid 100s.

Minch00
05-16-2007, 12:23 AM
Is it really $250k!? I thought they were mid 100s.

They are. But the GTX1 makes it roofless. That shit isn't cheap, pay to play, etc.

pdisme
05-16-2007, 12:27 AM
The GTX1 is a $48k modification to an existing FGT that you need to supply since they are out of production; although I think they can sell you the whole package if you pay a premium.

http://www.gtx1.com/

But who can order a stock GTX1? You're already crazy, may as well kick it up a notch and get some of the options, like the ultra pimp orange paint with racing stripes ($20,800), carbon fiber package ($9600) and Sparco race seats ($1650).

http://www.gtx1.com/images/paint.jpg

http://www.gtx1.com/images/seats.jpg

AgentTripleX
05-16-2007, 09:37 AM
Is it really $250k!? I thought they were mid 100s.

I've heard of them being sold for more, but MSRP is around 200k. A little less.

Matt
05-16-2007, 12:51 PM
I've heard of them being sold for more, but MSRP is around 200k. A little less.

For a regular GT or the GTX1?

SuperVixen
05-16-2007, 02:11 PM
A regular GT. Ford doesn't make the GTX1. It's an aftermarket company.

Matt
05-17-2007, 02:09 PM
A regular GT. Ford doesn't make the GTX1. It's an aftermarket company.

Well, i know ford doesn't make the GTX1, but I thought that price was from the company that offers the aftermarket shit for the regular GT, and it included the GT in the pricing. I had no idea a regular GT was $250k

pdisme
05-17-2007, 02:10 PM
Maybe that's on the used market since they were scarce? I thought new stock FGT's were in the $150 to $160 range?

Matt
05-17-2007, 02:11 PM
Maybe that's on the used market since they were scarce? I thought new stock FGT's were in the $150 to $160 range?

:stupid: I thought they retailed around about $130-150k

SuperVixen
05-17-2007, 02:46 PM
I'm looking at an MSRP sheet of Ford GTs and they were priced between 165k-175k retail new. This does not include any added mark up that dealers may have added or still do.

tomf-1
05-28-2007, 01:29 PM
Nice, Dave.....Never been much of a Ford guy but those pics remind me to be more car open-minded.