New owner - proper introduction


Joehand1

Tungsten GT Owner
Sep 20, 2007
600
Hattiesburg, MS, USA
Greetings Alex.
I bought my car from Shelby as well. He is a good guy.

Be careful, theTT Ford GT is probably faster to 200 mph than the Bugatti Veyron, but as with all GTs, you are on your own, ie, no active suspension or traction control.

Even stock, it takes getting used to and is not as easy to drive as an all wheel drive 911 Turbo.
 

pauleddy

Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Sep 14, 2007
306
Newport/Boca Grande
GT in Russia

Hello, Alex: Welcome to the Forum and congratulations on purchasing Shelby's white car. I was at Heffner's during the "build" and can testify that all workmanship was of the highest caliber. I, too, purchased my black FGT from Shelby (notice avitar) and I am delighted with the end result!
Yes. Helms has the manuals. I recommend that you buy every one for the Ford GT that Helms offers for engine, drive train, wiring, etc. These are excellent and fairly simple to understand if one has patience and proper tools. Do invest in the protective Blue Tape painters in the U.S. use. Helps avoid scratches when removing/installing parts. Also purchase resin compound and high-gloss black paint for repair of your rear "diffusers" which will inevitably get dinged on bumps or transporter ramps.
A question for you: If a group of Forum members decided to visit Russia, in your local area, would you be available for recommendations on private collections (cars, art, furniture, sculpture) as well as restaurant, lodging and places to visit? Have always wanted to stay in a "Dacha" and have lots of caviar and champagne in the fridge!
Please send pictures of your "new" car in front of the Kremlin and especially in front of KGB headquarters!
Good luck with that fantastic GT!
Paul
 

911teo

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Jan 5, 2007
628
Surrey, UK
WELCOME. I am excited for you. I bet you can't wait for your car to be delivered.

We are all looking fwd to the pics from Moscow!

Congratulations.
 

AlohaGT

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Jul 13, 2007
1,600
Honolulu, HI
Congrats, Alex!

OK, after our Le Mans trip, how about one to Russia?
 

MK2_GT

GTX1 Owner
Mar 25, 2006
795
That is one awesome machine you got from Shelby...wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Do you plan on taking a car to a track? are there any there that you can use?
 

BigsGT

Tungsten GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Mar 8, 2006
604
Austin Texas
Welcometo this forum and ownership of an incredible car! You said in your first post you have access to three tracks? Have fun and be safe with your TT monster!
 

timcantwell

Le Mans 2010 Sponsor * Moderator
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Jan 22, 2006
2,639
N.E. OH & Naples, FL
Welcome to the group! We should organize a Russian rally! We hope you enjoy Shelby's (Your) car! He did a great job making it unique and fast. Just don't get into any trouble with it!
 

fjpikul

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Jan 4, 2006
11,763
Belleville, IL
You guys are nuts. Russian mafia, roving awol soldier bandits, we'd never make it back with intact cars. That's worse than driving to Cabo. And I guarantee the roads are MUCH worse.
 

FordGT4fun

Well-known member
Congrats, Alex!

OK, after our Le Mans trip, how about one to Russia?

Welcome Alex, have fun but drive safely,

alohaGT why not doing the transsiberian from moscow to beijing via Wladivotstock and Gobi desert but some modification on our GT´s like higher chassis and 4 wheel drive would be welcome
(i´m joking)

regards

Fordgt4fun
 

silver1331

GT Owner
Jan 31, 2008
414
Chicago, IL
Another new owner

Hey guys just want to introduce myself as well, i'm a new owner and bought Shelby's silver no stripe GT. look forward to seeing/chatting with you guys going forward. cant wait to see this car!

AJ
 

Empty Pockets

ex-GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Oct 18, 2006
1,362
Washington State
Hey guys just want to introduce myself as well, i'm a new owner and bought Shelby's silver no stripe GT. look forward to seeing/chatting with you guys going forward. cant wait to see this car!

AJ


Well, CONGRATS to you too, then! :thumbsup :cheers

Welcome to our little zoo!:lol
 

AlohaGT

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Jul 13, 2007
1,600
Honolulu, HI
Hey guys just want to introduce myself as well, i'm a new owner and bought Shelby's silver no stripe GT. look forward to seeing/chatting with you guys going forward. cant wait to see this car!

AJ

Congrats & welcome! Quicksilver - very nice.
 

AlohaGT

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Jul 13, 2007
1,600
Honolulu, HI
Welcome Alex, have fun but drive safely,

alohaGT why not doing the transsiberian from moscow to beijing via Wladivotstock and Gobi desert but some modification on our GT´s like higher chassis and 4 wheel drive would be welcome
(i´m joking)

regards

Fordgt4fun

Sounds like great fun. My father lives in Beijing so he can lead us through China.
 

shelbyelite

PERMANENTLY BANNED
May 10, 2007
1
Congrats & welcome! Quicksilver - very nice.

QUICKSILVER??? The car he purchased from me is more of a WHITE color. :lol
 

YoungCEO

GT OWNER
Mark IV Lifetime
Feb 9, 2008
180
Whittier,Ca
Can't wait to get GT owner under my name. Come on perfect for me gt find me, your home is waiting.
 

AlohaGT

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Jul 13, 2007
1,600
Honolulu, HI
QUICKSILVER??? The car he purchased from me is more of a WHITE color. :lol

Shelby, are you suggesting AJ didn't buy your Quicksilver, no stripe FGT? :confused
 

silver1331

GT Owner
Jan 31, 2008
414
Chicago, IL
My Car

Think Shelby was referring to alex's car which is white. i bought the silver no stripe...
 

dbtgt

One lucky SOB to own a GT
Mark IV Lifetime
Jan 4, 2006
1,106
Tulsa, Oklahoma
:eek
 

AlohaGT

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Jul 13, 2007
1,600
Honolulu, HI
Think Shelby was referring to alex's car which is white. i bought the silver no stripe...

Yes, both of which I'm well aware and as you saw in my post #32 I quoted and congratulated you. (I already offered my congrats to Alex in #24.)

No biggie. Shelby's selling so many FGTs he losing track. :wink