Am at the point where I am moving up from my AU into the BA. I've had my eyes on the f6 or the GT. I've had some great advice both ways so the decision is still hard. I am very keen to PM or hear from MK2 GT owners with their thoughts on the "new" version, things to look out for, what sort of deal you managed.
I'm also wondering what the stock brakes are like for a car of this size. I'm test driving one tomorrow alongside the F6, so I'll give it a go, ut I just wondered.
Those of you who have already helped me out, THANKYOU
I am so impressed with the help I have already recieved!
Onya Greg, good choice mate, you will not be sorry, having owned the GT now for 15 months all I can say that is negative is the face ache is getting me down a bit (from all the smiling).
I must admit I was peeved at the oil usage (up to 1 lt per 1000kms) but at 17,000kms it has stopped completely.........yessss!!!!!
I have driven the F6 and although it is quick it just isn't a V8 and will never sound like one.
Do yourself a favour and fit a cold air induction kit and BMC air filter and some Pacemaker extractors and 320 fwkw's is totally achievable.
Happy motoring and welcome to the club.
PS: Do the track day and then you will really appreciate these awesome cars!!
__________________ Vixen GT, Build No 665 (Damn! one off!!), Tremec Short Shifter, Premium Sound, FPV Steering Wheel, Tint, Stripes. In my garage!
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Coupeman, I went mercury silver, stripes, auto, and "the" steering wheel. WAS hard to pass up the new 6-speed, but I do a lot of city, and will eventually end up in Sydney most probably with work, so I planned ahead. Almost went the orange actually, but I decided to be a bit more subtle on the streets, as I'm worried enough about the future health of my licence points!!!!
With the auto, can anyone advise me if it will allow the engine to rev to the limiter in the sports shift mode, or is it governed?? That is my greatest fear, as in the AU the box is the limiting factor. Sure I can get around it, but I hope someone has good news there!
Also i've a B&M "resistor style" shift kit on the AU, any point keeping it for the GT auto?? What about a B&M tranny cooler???
I'll no doubt go the powerup route eventually, but after 152 kw of fire breathing stock AU auto, I'm sure I'll be quite content with the new toy for a while. The "edit" interests me a lot though, nothing like sorting out the computer!
Coupeman, I went mercury silver, stripes, auto, and "the" steering wheel. WAS hard to pass up the new 6-speed, but I do a lot of city, and will eventually end up in Sydney most probably with work, so I planned ahead. Almost went the orange actually, but I decided to be a bit more subtle on the streets, as I'm worried enough about the future health of my licence points!!!!
With the auto, can anyone advise me if it will allow the engine to rev to the limiter in the sports shift mode, or is it governed?? That is my greatest fear, as in the AU the box is the limiting factor. Sure I can get around it, but I hope someone has good news there!
Also i've a B&M "resistor style" shift kit on the AU, any point keeping it for the GT auto?? What about a B&M tranny cooler???
I'll no doubt go the powerup route eventually, but after 152 kw of fire breathing stock AU auto, I'm sure I'll be quite content with the new toy for a while. The "edit" interests me a lot though, nothing like sorting out the computer!
Now the wait begins...........................
yes the wait it nearly sent me mad twice ,but u will b a happy man i still get a shiver down my spine every time i start up,
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