What's the best way to tell my wife I bought one?
How do I post pics?
Lucas changed the oil and installed a new GT battery. When I get it here I'll change the rest of the fluids, belts and tires.
When it stops raining I'll get to drive it!!!
Got one
- Thread starter GT@50
- Start date
What's the best way to tell my wife I bought one?
How do I post pics?
Lucas changed the oil and installed a new GT battery. When I get it here I'll change the rest of the fluids, belts and tires.
When it stops raining I'll get to drive it!!!
Shark01
GT Owner
So very happy for you, take a great delivery video so the rest of us dreamers can get some inspiration. Maybe the best thing is now we don't have to fight for the same cars....LOL.
Can't help you with the wife thing as mine knows every step of my 6 year building up a car fund journey.
Wish you the best ownership experience!
Can't help you with the wife thing as mine knows every step of my 6 year building up a car fund journey.
Wish you the best ownership experience!
Ha, wife's cool with the purchase, she just doesn't know I pulled the trigger. Rationale; I'm saving her he agony of waiting for it to arrive. She might not be cool with losing her spot in the garage but it's only temporary until I rearrange some things.
When I click the "insert image" icon it asks for a link and wont let me insert a pic. Suggestions?
When I click the "insert image" icon it asks for a link and wont let me insert a pic. Suggestions?
twobjshelbys
GT Owner
Congratulations!!! You do know from reading here about all the cautions regarding cold tires, etc. The same goes for wet pavement especially the first little bit after it starts raining when the goo comes to the top and the surface gets slick. Don't punch it and be especially careful about accelerating in turns.
I've read all about the cold/old tires. I've never owned a supercar. Is this a problem with all mid engine, pre-traction control cars? I hope NOT to be in rain but it is Washington.
2112
Blue/white 06'
Congratulations! White with blue stripes is such a classic combination.
I would suggest getting the Bridgestone tires ASAP. Even those will break loose on our cold wet streets so stay safe!
I would suggest getting the Bridgestone tires ASAP. Even those will break loose on our cold wet streets so stay safe!
Shark01
GT Owner
Here is what you want for Bridgestone Potenzas:
Front: Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 265/40ZR18 101(Y) N-1 (Porsche)
$317 ea
Rear: Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Scuderia 345/35R19 110(Y)
$461 ea
Front: Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 265/40ZR18 101(Y) N-1 (Porsche)
$317 ea
Rear: Bridgestone Potenza RE050A Scuderia 345/35R19 110(Y)
$461 ea
HighHP
GT Owner
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
You will love the SUPERCAR!!!!
I could not post pics or files, did not have the correct site authorization. I pm'd the administrator DBK, then it became available. However, I do not have authority to post or reply to anything under the "GT Sales and Products" section, others seem to have the same limitation. A few times asked DBK to fix, but still no worky.
Please clarify your comment on rainy Washington. That is west of the cascades. Eastern WA is deserty dry and sunny....YES.
You will love the SUPERCAR!!!!
I could not post pics or files, did not have the correct site authorization. I pm'd the administrator DBK, then it became available. However, I do not have authority to post or reply to anything under the "GT Sales and Products" section, others seem to have the same limitation. A few times asked DBK to fix, but still no worky.
Please clarify your comment on rainy Washington. That is west of the cascades. Eastern WA is deserty dry and sunny....YES.
Last edited:
Shark01
GT Owner
Cold tires are an issue with any high performance car...my Diablo is AWD and it still needs a warm up period...one of the cars I just drove actually has a tire temp indicator.....so still an issue with new cars.
The rain performance actually has alot to do with how these high performance tires are designed....there just isn't alot of tread on these types of tires so water channels are pretty small.
Shark01
GT Owner
And these are up to date prices.....since my deal last week literally fell apart over tires believe it or not.
twobjshelbys
GT Owner
Not just these or mid engine. My cobra would break loose much easier than the gt. It's all about weight, horsepower and the tire's inability to grip. andin the case of the cobra the short wheelbase. The accelerating left turn is the one you least expect and perhaps the biggest pucker you will experience. It doesnt even have to be hot on the accelerator just the right combo of tires and temp. I strongly encourage you to take a high performance driving class. Get one with a skid pad lesson so you know how to deal with under and over steer.
Enjoy!
twobjshelbys
GT Owner
jr66
GT Owner
HighHP
GT Owner
It's not a "problem" on a GT, it's true on ANY car. cold tires have no traction, period. What amplifies this exponentially, is big HP, and lack of traction control.
At tip, when tires are at ANY temp. Pretend there is a string at the bottom of the steering wheel, attached to the accelerator pedal. When wheel it turned, you cant mash the pedal, as you unwind, it allows you to roll in to the throttle.
At tip, when tires are at ANY temp. Pretend there is a string at the bottom of the steering wheel, attached to the accelerator pedal. When wheel it turned, you cant mash the pedal, as you unwind, it allows you to roll in to the throttle.
QuickSilverShelby
GT Owner
.... and how do you contribute to a "paid membership"? I'd like to contribute
QSS