Allow myself to introduce...myself

[P-Tree]

Hello Ford GT forum,
New member here from Virginia Beach, VA. I'm active duty US Navy. I've owned a couple of cars in my day, here they are in order:

1991 Honda Civic DX
1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT SL
1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4
2001 Ford Mustang GT
2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4
1993 Honda Civic CX
2003 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
2013 Fiat 500 Abarth (wife's daily)
2002 Honda Insight
2014 Nissan GT-R (garage queen/weekend warrior)
2015 Honda Fit (my daily)

After the reveal of the Ford GT aka Phoenix at the Detroit Auto Show, it really piqued my interest. I actually wanted a 2005/2006 Ford GT when I started hunting for the car that eventually became my GT-R, but I had no idea that they had appreciated as much as they did :eek I'm hoping that the Phoenix is priced at a point where I can obtain it.

Here is a picture of the current ride:

 

[Sinovac]

Are you a man of wealth and taste?

Sorry. Welcome!

 

[twobjshelbys]

Welcome and thank you for your service!

 

[P-Tree]

Are you a man of wealth and taste?

Sorry. Welcome!

Taste I think I might have, if only the wealth would follow.

 

[2112]

Love the Wheels on the GTR.

Welcome.

 

[B.M.F.]

Didn't i just read a post where you stated you bought a black with silver stripes 06???

 

[P-Tree]

Wasn't this guy.

 

[Roadtrip]

Love the Wheels on the GTR.

Welcome.

+1

Did you powder coat those in that Bronze? Love that color.

 

[Tomcat]

Are you a man of wealth and taste?

Sorry. Welcome!

Sympathy for the Devil (Rolling Stones)
What do you do in the Navy?

 

[DakotaGT]

I believe Austin Powers is the correct reference, gentlemen.

Welcome, P-Tree. Nice GT-R. I like the wheels and the rear diffuser/strakes.

 

[FBA]

Gorgeous GT-R!!

 

[P-Tree]

+1

Did you powder coat those in that Bronze? Love that color.

They are powder coated from the factory. Forgestar F-14s. 20x9.5 +35 Deep Concave up front, 20x12 +20 Super Deep Concave in the rears. The finish is called bronze burst. if anyone loves the car, it can be yours

Sympathy for the Devil (Rolling Stones)
What do you do in the Navy?

I'm a Surface Warfare Officer, for now. Trying to lateral transfer.

 

[P-Tree]

I believe Austin Powers is the correct reference, gentlemen.

Welcome, P-Tree. Nice GT-R. I like the wheels and the rear diffuser/strakes.

One Million Dollars! I went old school with this one, eh?

 

[Ed Sims]

Welcome P-Tree!

Special Ed

 

[Tomcat]

I'm a Surface Warfare Officer, for now. Trying to lateral transfer.

I did 11 years active and 18 years Reserves, P'cola, Miramar, Pax River
Enjoy it!

 

[P-Tree]

I did 11 years active and 18 years Reserves, P'cola, Miramar, Pax River
Enjoy it!

Judging from your pic you were a Tomcat pilot? I was supposed to be an aviator, but got screwed out of it (long story, people messed up my paperwork) so I am a SWO. Not a fan of the job, hence trying to lateral transfer.

 

[Empty Pockets]

From a former gunnery officer and 1st Lt, welcome to our little zoo, P-Tree! :biggrin

:usa Thanks for your service, sir! :usa

 

[P-Tree]

Gorgeous GT-R!!

Thank you thank you. I've got a lot of love for the wheels so far. I chose wisely apparently.

 

[NavyVet]

Welcome! I'm a submarine vet - Navy Nuc officer. How do you like the GT-R as that one has been on my list for while? Did you buy it new?

 

[P-Tree]

Welcome! I'm a submarine vet - Navy Nuc officer. How do you like the GT-R as that one has been on my list for while? Did you buy it new?

I bought it new, I'm the first owner. It's a 2014. It's an amazing machine, I'll say that. Fastest thing I've owned by far. Bone stock with the stock heavy ass runflat tires, I ran an 11.2@124 with a 1.7 60 ft. I've also cut a 1.5 60ft with it before. The 2013s are considered fastest stock, some running into the 10s. The handling is great, and the transmission just rifles through shifts on the R setting. I know it's a cliché', but it is hard to drive the car slow, it constantly wants to go. With just a mid-pipe and a tune, I could get the car into the mid 10s. Bolts on and E85, I could be in the 9s.