First Drive: 2005 Ford GT

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NFS4

NFS4

No Lifer
Oct 9, 1999
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OMG, I just watched the video again and nearly passed out. I was panting when he said "Let's give it some stick"
 
NFS4

NFS4

No Lifer
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Originally posted by: conjur
5KB/sec??? Ouch!
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I put it in Download Accelerator and and was getting 200KB/sec

Then again, I waited til I finished downloading before I posted the link so that my speeds wouldn't be affected by the leeches here on AT :D
 
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conjur

No Lifer
Jun 7, 2001
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Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: conjur
5KB/sec??? Ouch!
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I put it in Download Accelerator and and was getting 200KB/sec

Then again, I waited til I finished downloading before I posted the link so that my speeds wouldn't be affected by the leeches here on AT :D
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Bastage!!
 
Koing

Koing

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Oct 11, 2000
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Originally posted by: conjur
Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: conjur
5KB/sec??? Ouch!
Click to expand...

I put it in Download Accelerator and and was getting 200KB/sec

Then again, I waited til I finished downloading before I posted the link so that my speeds wouldn't be affected by the leeches here on AT :D
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Bastage!!
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lol.

NFS4 thinking as always about himself :eek: :D

Koing
 
GTaudiophile

GTaudiophile

Lifer
Oct 24, 2000
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I've heard a few Modenas accelerate. I've had a Ferrari 550 pass me, and that sounded awesome. I've heard an Enzo accelerate in front of the Ferrari factory in Maranello. Nothing beats the rhaspy, spine-tingling sound of a Ferrari.

Kudos to Ford for putting together a half-way decent car for a change.
 
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KokomoGST

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I wanna see some comparos with the GT... NOW!!! :D
It prolly would annhilate street Modenas on a track...

Personally I like the soprano screech of the Carrera GT... reminds me of a F1 car... yum! But I also love symphony of properly boosted 4G63T... sounds like a friggin jet fighter with the combo of a big turbo's insane induction noise and roar of an O2 dump and exhaust.
 
NFS4

NFS4

No Lifer
Oct 9, 1999
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Originally posted by: Aharami
im drowning in my own drool. that video was fvuking awesome!!
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Yup. Definitely hall of fame material right there. Tiff is an automotive GOD!
 
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RU482

Lifer
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Sure it's nice, but it only gets 12MPG. How am I supposed to pay for gas when I use this as my commuter car
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NFS4

NFS4

No Lifer
Oct 9, 1999
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Originally posted by: geno
Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: Descartes

LOL, Yeah!! That was my favorite part. Any male who doesn't smile at something like that has no genitalia.

Can someone procure said video?
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Found it :D

http://www.polarisuk.com/video/auto/McLarenF1.wmv

Cleanup on aisle 8 :D
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Pfff, big whoop, I could buy a Hennessey Viper that'd out accelerate that thing for like 1/10 the price
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Riiiiiiiiiiiiiight, and it would NEVER outhandle the McLaren F1. The Hennessey Viper is good for straight line launches on drag tires, but take it to the track and watch the McLaren rip it a new a$$hole. They don't call the MF1 the greatest car built EVER for nothin'
 
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ndee

Lifer
Jul 18, 2000
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that....video....is.......DOPE. I'm lost for words.... I WANT ONE..... NOW! YOU HEARD ATOT, SPONSER ME A F1!

Pure power, elegancy, etc.
 
Mr.IncrediblyBored

Mr.IncrediblyBored

Lifer
Jun 18, 2000
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Can't argue with the performance. My only quibbles are with the "retro" design touches.

  1. 1) The white racing stripes down the hood and side skirts have to go. Pic
  1. 2) The side air intakes just before the rear fenders appear tacked on. They don't flow with the bodywork at all. Pic
  1. 3) I hate the rear bumper. Damn federal regulations made them to ruin the sharp design of the rear.:frown: Pic1 Pic2
  1. 4) Not enough sheet metal under the taillights. The rear should be stretched down more toward the exhaust pipes. Pic
  1. 5) The smoke color headlights do not work with some of the body colors. I think it would look better in aluminum or chrome. Pic
  1. 6) Looks awesome, but I imagine the metal shift knob would start getting slippery if your hands are sweaty. Pic
 
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acemcmac

Lifer
Mar 31, 2003
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The sad part is by the time I've made my millions, I will have soooo forgotten about this car in favor of something else...
 
NFS4

NFS4

No Lifer
Oct 9, 1999
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Originally posted by: ndee
that....video....is.......DOPE. I'm lost for words.... I WANT ONE..... NOW! YOU HEARD ATOT, SPONSER ME A F1!

Pure power, elegancy, etc.
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Elegancy? Is that even a word? :D
 
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conjur

No Lifer
Jun 7, 2001
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Originally posted by: KnightBreed
Can't argue with the performance. My only quibbles are with the "retro" design touches.

  1. 1) The white racing stripes down the hood and side skirts have to go. Pic
  1. 2) The side air intakes just before the rear fenders appear tacked on. They don't flow with the bodywork at all. Pic
  1. 3) I hate the rear bumper. Damn federal regulations made them to ruin the sharp design of the rear.:frown: Pic1 Pic2
  1. 4) Not enough sheet metal under the taillights. The rear should be stretched down more toward the exhaust pipes. Pic
  1. 5) The smoke color headlights do not work with some of the body colors. I think it would look better in aluminum or chrome. Pic
  1. 6) Looks awesome, but I imagine the metal shift knob would start getting slippery if your hands are sweaty. Pic
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The stripes are part of the retro look and feel. Can't ditch them! Think Shelby GT350!
 
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ndee

Lifer
Jul 18, 2000
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Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: ndee
that....video....is.......DOPE. I'm lost for words.... I WANT ONE..... NOW! YOU HEARD ATOT, SPONSER ME A F1!

Pure power, elegancy, etc.
Click to expand...

Elegancy? Is that even a word? :D
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sorry, I wasn't under control.... still.... under..... impression....of...... the...... video..... ;)


http://dict.leo.org/?search=elegancy&searchLoc=0&relink=on&spellToler=standard&sectHdr=on&tableBorder=1&cmpType=relaxed&lang=en

HAH, it IS a word! Take that American Engrish Boy! :p
 
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RagingBITCH

Lifer
Sep 27, 2003
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It's a Ford. What a piece. I'd rather get a Lingenfelter Z06 or a Ferrari. And what a crappy ass warranty.
 
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