New owner,First thread, warn me please.
- Thread starter Lorenzo
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Hennessey Performance
GT Owner
- Mar 15, 2006
- 767
be careful from hanging around the members on this forum for very long as the following could happen:
1. you will end up spending money and time going to a few really fun GT events at cool locations with great people each year.
2. you might end up buying a second GT like many others on here have done.
3. you might end up modding your GT like so many others have done.
4. you might end up with many extended family / friends from meeting people around here.
the list goes on. so be careful!
Welcome!
1. you will end up spending money and time going to a few really fun GT events at cool locations with great people each year.
2. you might end up buying a second GT like many others on here have done.
3. you might end up modding your GT like so many others have done.
4. you might end up with many extended family / friends from meeting people around here.
the list goes on. so be careful!
Welcome!
Neilda
GT Owner
Hello from the UK Lorenzo....
I have a red one too, so can testify to it's natural superiority.
I'm not sure if it's been mentioned already, but another tip to add to the long list:
1. If you've really heated up the engine (once you've run her in of course) it's often a good idea to open the rear clam to aid engine cooling. There are some threads about warped rear vents, this tip may help to avoid this.
2. Be extremely careful about lifting the car on jacks or any other lift mechanism. There are four lift points that are smaller than a mosquito's testicle - these are not easy to see. Damage could easily be done by someone just 'jackin' 'er up'.
As already noted, this time of year (i.e. cold) is not ideal for spirited driving in the GT, cold tires and cold roads do not make easy bedfellows.
Happy New Year!
N
I just remembered another one...
Someone damaged their wheels a while back when cleaning them. If you have the later wheels (which you will) and you take one off to clean it, don't put it shiny side down, it'll damage the alloy centers as they are proud of the tire edge.
I have a red one too, so can testify to it's natural superiority.
I'm not sure if it's been mentioned already, but another tip to add to the long list:
1. If you've really heated up the engine (once you've run her in of course) it's often a good idea to open the rear clam to aid engine cooling. There are some threads about warped rear vents, this tip may help to avoid this.
2. Be extremely careful about lifting the car on jacks or any other lift mechanism. There are four lift points that are smaller than a mosquito's testicle - these are not easy to see. Damage could easily be done by someone just 'jackin' 'er up'.
As already noted, this time of year (i.e. cold) is not ideal for spirited driving in the GT, cold tires and cold roads do not make easy bedfellows.
Happy New Year!
N
I just remembered another one...
Someone damaged their wheels a while back when cleaning them. If you have the later wheels (which you will) and you take one off to clean it, don't put it shiny side down, it'll damage the alloy centers as they are proud of the tire edge.
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Hennessey Performance
GT Owner
- Mar 15, 2006
- 767
ps - warn anyone getting in our out of your GT for the first time about the doors. dont want anyone getting stitches in their forehead and then being mad at you and your GT.
Jones
GT Owner
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...red cars must emit toxic fumes inside cabin area. :lol
Someone mentioned reverse being difficult to find: I press clutch in, shift to first, shift to second, shift to reverse, release clutch. It drops right in reverse when I do that process. I had a another car that had the same behavior.
BlackICE
GT Owner
Red cars look the fastest, with the exception of the Heritage, that's why they are ticket, not chick, magnets. But when actually measured they about the same speed as the other colors. However Frank's is slower, because his FGT is heavier from the water in his bottle holders.
Midnite Blu
GT Owner #755
Welcome Lorenzo
You should be aware of our gals race history. Go to www.matech-concepts.ch/ and www.fiagt3.com GO BLU & red too.....
You should be aware of our gals race history. Go to www.matech-concepts.ch/ and www.fiagt3.com GO BLU & red too.....
HeritageBruce
GT Owner
Make sure the seat back doesn't lean up against the rear glass, otherwise if someone BIGGGGGGGGGG sits in the seat, it could crack. Don't ask how I know. :bang
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
That reminded me: if you're just "average" height (like UNDER 5' -16"), slide the seat back to the NEXT TO LAST "KNOTCH" (thanks for the reminder, Bruce!) on the seat before you get out of the car and LEAVE the seat there until you get back in. 'Makes both getting IN and OUT mucho more simple-o in the "steering wheel clearance" department! :thumbsup
congrats on your purchase! I can't believe no has warned you the perpetual problem with FGT ownership!!
STAY AWAY FROM THOSE WHIPPLE/PULLEY & TUNE/TT/3.9 Gears modded boys on this forum!! Otherwise, you'll feel the 550hp as insufficient!! :eek
I, for one, is waiting for my warranty to run out (10 more months to go.....):frown This waiting is killing me, slowwwwwly.:rofl
GTED
STAY AWAY FROM THOSE WHIPPLE/PULLEY & TUNE/TT/3.9 Gears modded boys on this forum!! Otherwise, you'll feel the 550hp as insufficient!! :eek
I, for one, is waiting for my warranty to run out (10 more months to go.....):frown This waiting is killing me, slowwwwwly.:rofl
GTED
BlackICE
GT Owner
I didn't wait, only about 1 year into the car I put a Whipple and never looked back. Great performance, makes it a different car, stock feels anemic in comparison. I big plus for those in CA, CARB approved. Also the hugh polished Whipple looks great in through the rear window, or rear view mirror.
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
BlackICE
GT Owner
The only negatives I see are the cost and 20 more lbs in a bad location. It is amazing the Whipple weighs 65 compared to about 45 for the stock blower.
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Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
"Bad" vertically...no big deal longitudinally! :lol
But, the weight is more than offset by the extra SCOOT! :thumbsup
(And in the case of someone like me, if I lost the weight I should - there'd be a zero sum gain/loss with that swap...almost!)
PL510*Jeff
Well-known member
epppppppppppppppppppppp is 5'16" some of that new math that they teach at your local tree hugger University? :bs
Heck why would you know that GT tip anyway? Only way you could 5'16" is with a step stool. Did you remember to take the booster seat out when you sold your GT? Inquiring minds want to know.
t32b
Verde
Like rookie pilots who tend to nudge their way closer to the runway on the downwind leg, watch out for your (soon to be) many admirers who will take pictures of you and your new gal on the highway. Typical scenario:
1. You spot an admirer in the rear mirror - gabbing to other passengers in their ride while pointing at yours;
2. They pull alongside you on your drivers side and flash you the thumbs up while leaning across their passenger (note: you must reciprocate to maintain the good name of all FGT drivers);
3. They drop back and (checking in your rear view mirror) you'll see them fumbling for their mobile phone camera;
4. They pull back alongside, lean across their passenger, raise the phone/camera and much like the rookie pilot, unconsciously start inching closer to you and your gal;
5. At the onset of #4 (above), you drop down one gear (or two if you want to show them a very good time) and demonstrate the awesome power of the car - while creating some safe space between you and the rookie pilot.
Everyone wins. The driver grins at their passengers and flashes another (shrinking) thumbs up in the rear-view mirror. You spare your paint (or worse), avoiding a situation far worse than using non-microfiber towels.
Enjoy your new ride. She's everything you've heard about her and more. Oh, except for the red-car thing. Really...
1. You spot an admirer in the rear mirror - gabbing to other passengers in their ride while pointing at yours;
2. They pull alongside you on your drivers side and flash you the thumbs up while leaning across their passenger (note: you must reciprocate to maintain the good name of all FGT drivers);
3. They drop back and (checking in your rear view mirror) you'll see them fumbling for their mobile phone camera;
4. They pull back alongside, lean across their passenger, raise the phone/camera and much like the rookie pilot, unconsciously start inching closer to you and your gal;
5. At the onset of #4 (above), you drop down one gear (or two if you want to show them a very good time) and demonstrate the awesome power of the car - while creating some safe space between you and the rookie pilot.
Everyone wins. The driver grins at their passengers and flashes another (shrinking) thumbs up in the rear-view mirror. You spare your paint (or worse), avoiding a situation far worse than using non-microfiber towels.
Enjoy your new ride. She's everything you've heard about her and more. Oh, except for the red-car thing. Really...
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
Strong words from the guy who had to stand on a ladder to see over the back rests of the booth we sat in at lunch a few months back!:rofl (And I do believe I stated, 'if one is UNDER 5'-16" '??? :tongue)
Empty Pockets
ex-GT Owner
Ya, and you haven't LIVED until you've had a guy (alone - no passenger) do a series of lane changes on a 6 lane freeway to complete a "360" around your GT ... driving with one hand and taking "360" cell pics with the other...:bang:bang:bang
Oh, yessir. That DID happen.
BlackICE
GT Owner
The weight up high raises the CG and makes weight transfer worse while cornering. The better acceleration makes it a worthwhile tradeoff.