KRD Report post Posted October 10, 2008 Well, I never thought I would buy a sports car in Vancouver. Because of strict rules, you cand speed and enjoy the cars. Maybe thats normal to you guys but in Turkey we dont have that problem. I spend 6 months in Istanbul and 6 months in Vancouver in a year. This year I really wanted to bring my LP640 to Vancouver and I was really excited about it. But I was told that because I am preminant resident, I dont have right to bring my car here. I didnt want to import it because I already paid 115% tax in Turkey. I just wanted to bring it temporarily. I was dissapointed that I couldnt bring it to Vancouver. Thats why I decided to buy a Ford GT. Its 2006 and has 3500 miles on it. I really liked it. Although it was my first day with the car, it gave me excitement. And I am happy with it. But I couldn't enyoj the car much because of rules, thats so boring. I guess I have to get used to it. After spending some time with the car, Iwant to make some modifications to the engine. Thought about making it a TT but if I do, its just going to be a race car and I can't drive it daily. I dont mean to drive everyday but 3 or 4 times a week. I am thinking of upgrading headers, pulley, air filters, programming, throttle body and exhaust system which makes the car about 750 hp. My first choice is Heffner. There are couple of options available. What do you think? Is it worth to do it? And any other suggestions? Here are couple shots I got today. Will post more and better pictures soon. Orkun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONACO BODYGUARDS Report post Posted October 10, 2008 Congratulation, the GT is a awesome ride. Follow your instinct and do a 650-750 Hp upgrade, then you can still use it as a DD. Nice combo with the LP 640 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRD Report post Posted October 10, 2008 Congratulation, the GT is a awesome ride. Follow your instinct and do a 650-750 Hp upgrade, then you can still use it as a DD. Nice combo with the LP 640 Thank you. I think I ll do it First I need to spend some time with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman Report post Posted October 10, 2008 How do you like that bad-ass muscle car exhaust!? How's the build quality on the GT's? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alto Report post Posted October 10, 2008 Headers, Borla and a Whipple and you're done. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBK Report post Posted October 10, 2008 If you did TT it you could still use it daily. Mine is TT and made 904rwhp through the stock exhaust and that's how I drive it nearly all the time. It is very docile and there is no loss of driveability. The only downside is cost. I previously had the pulley and tune from Heffner and the car ran 133 mph in the 1/4. There have been several GT's with stock tires and nothing but the p/t that have run 10's at over 135 mph. If you add the extras like exhaust and throttle body, you will have a car capable of near 200 in a standing mile, as John Mehovitz's car went 194 with said mods. Very easy to make very fast. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRD Report post Posted October 10, 2008 How do you like that bad-ass muscle car exhaust!? How's the build quality on the GT's? Well, I am using Tubi on my LP640 and stock sound of GT is anywhere near that. Because I get used to sound of lambo and tubi , I fell like it doesnt make such noise. But I will upgrade the exhaust system A.S.A.P. Quality I always compare it with LP640. If I didnt use LP640 I would say different things. The quality is not so bad. You feel that its a super car. But, the feeling in LP640 is priceless Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRD Report post Posted October 10, 2008 If you did TT it you could still use it daily. Mine is TT and made 904rwhp through the stock exhaust and that's how I drive it nearly all the time. It is very docile and there is no loss of driveability. The only downside is cost. I previously had the pulley and tune from Heffner and the car ran 133 mph in the 1/4. There have been several GT's with stock tires and nothing but the p/t that have run 10's at over 135 mph. If you add the extras like exhaust and throttle body, you will have a car capable of near 200 in a standing mile, as John Mehovitz's car went 194 with said mods. Very easy to make very fast. You sure a bout that? (Daily driving TT) The best thing I like in this car is its so easy to tune and not much costs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBK Report post Posted October 10, 2008 You sure a bout that? (Daily driving TT) The best thing I like in this car is its so easy to tune and not much costs Yeah, 100%. My car has 14,000 miles on it and it's retained the same driveability at every level. Stock, 600rwhp, 900rwhp. It easy tremendously easy to just spend a few grand and be done with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRD Report post Posted October 11, 2008 Yeah, 100%. My car has 14,000 miles on it and it's retained the same driveability at every level. Stock, 600rwhp, 900rwhp. It easy tremendously easy to just spend a few grand and be done with it. Thahts great! How much did you pay to make it TT? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Report post Posted October 11, 2008 Congratulations! Great car and a must to do at least the exhaust...whipple not a bad call! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRD Report post Posted October 11, 2008 Congratulations! Great car and a must to do at least the exhaust...whipple not a bad call! Thank you. You are absolutely right Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abolfaz Report post Posted October 11, 2008 Congrats! I had my FGT for two years and loved every minute of it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRD Report post Posted October 11, 2008 Congrats! I had my FGT for two years and loved every minute of it! Thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abolfaz Report post Posted October 11, 2008 You've already won half the battle by having a car that didn't come with the awful subwoofer! Lower it, get exhaust, pulley and tune and youre in business. OOPS! I forgot, get floormats! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRD Report post Posted October 11, 2008 You've already won half the battle by having a car that didn't come with the awful subwoofer! Lower it, get exhaust, pulley and tune and youre in business. OOPS! I forgot, get floormats! I already ordered a key case, aliminum seat rings and custom floor mats in the first day I bought the car. The keys suck! They are like Ford Escort keys. I'm glad I found solution. Will do the other stuff later on. Here are the pictures. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edi Report post Posted October 12, 2008 Congratulations.It looks exciting... I love that color red and white stripes... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livre Report post Posted October 15, 2008 Congratulations on the purchase! I see you are from Vancouver, as am I. If you ever need a photoshoot PM me I'll be glad to do one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peakcompletions Report post Posted October 15, 2008 CONGRATS!!! Definitely be worth the trip to experience a TT GT for yourself before you spend any money. I have two of my GTs with twin turbos.. another in progress and one I am leaving alone just because I won't drive it (sub 100 mile car)... During regular driving, it feels exactly the way Ford designed it... Open the throttle up, and it feels exactly the way Ford SHOULD have designed it When we took mine up for the Car & Driver Competition, the Ford design team was able to inspect it, drive it... and they LOVED it.. all we heard on the radio from the Ford Test Pilot was giggles as he took it around the Dearborn test track... oh... and "DAMN" Best conversion hands down. Congrats again!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRD Report post Posted October 15, 2008 CONGRATS!!! Definitely be worth the trip to experience a TT GT for yourself before you spend any money. I have two of my GTs with twin turbos.. another in progress and one I am leaving alone just because I won't drive it (sub 100 mile car)... During regular driving, it feels exactly the way Ford designed it... Open the throttle up, and it feels exactly the way Ford SHOULD have designed it When we took mine up for the Car & Driver Competition, the Ford design team was able to inspect it, drive it... and they LOVED it.. all we heard on the radio from the Ford Test Pilot was giggles as he took it around the Dearborn test track... oh... and "DAMN" Best conversion hands down. Congrats again!! Thank you. If I get a chance I'd like to drive one before doing anything. My first plan is to upgrade whipple, headers, exhaust system etc. But I will not do anything until I consider all available choices. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRD Report post Posted October 15, 2008 Congratulations on the purchase! I see you are from Vancouver, as am I. If you ever need a photoshoot PM me I'll be glad to do one. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lp_640 Report post Posted October 15, 2008 Congrats! hope to see TT GT in Istanbul güle güle kullanin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
qu1Z Report post Posted January 6, 2009 Did you get an exhuast yet? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
feelingBULLISH Report post Posted January 7, 2009 Are the second set of pics of your car? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFilipinoStig Report post Posted January 8, 2009 Looks good! Congrats! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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