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mygt · 06-09-2004, 00:20

build no 159 june 2003
ive done just over 18000ks ive had her for a year i drive her hard every single day.
every now and then a small clug in the tranny when changeing to lower gear apart from that everything aok.

Rod33 · 06-09-2004, 00:49

GT Build 282, Manual, July 2003

1) 500ml Oil per 1,000k's constistantly since day 1. Engine replacement this month.
2) Bubbles on door and quarter panel stripes - repaired under warranty

3) Keyfob Boot release also triggers alarm - unresolved

4) front end vibration at 90kph - wheels re-balanced - corrected

5) Diff Shunt..hmmm curly one. Can eradicate shunt by changing driving style without any real problem.

And also got caught out with the Sunglasses holder........lol

All in all a magnificent machine.....

burnsi · 06-09-2004, 01:23

Aug 03 Blood Orange GT-P 23000K
1. Crap Watch
2. Very Average S/Button Key Ring
3. Faulty exhaust - wasn't loud enough, didn't produce enough power, and lacked 4 pipes - replaced it with one that fixed the lot!
4. Oh the car.....nah, it's fine!
Fuel cons 15.5 average around town, 120Km/h on highway, on cruise, seen it as low as 9.9.

russellw · 06-09-2004, 01:32

13 months, 17,000 km GT-P 0115 (Avg. Consumption 16.22)

1. Power adjustable pedals not fitted - retrofitted as soon as the kits and fitting instructions were ready.

2. Engine rattle at start - traced to the cam chain tensioner seal and replaced under warranty after a few hassles.

3. LHF brake caliper seized - replaced under warranty.

4. Driveline vibration since about 3k kms - booked for a driveline balance once the (one and only) unit becomes available.

5. A couple of minor trim issues - fixed under warranty.

6. Fault in the steering wheel airbag cover - fixed.

7. Still not fast enough.

8. 2 crap watches.

Russ

Noboss · 06-09-2004, 01:34

Ho wow! This is gonna be great entertanment.......

Adventra · 06-09-2004, 01:53

No 1 GT 522 09/03 build
Engine oil, used 500ml to 1lt per 1000k, did from day one till now(been replaced)
Pcv valve been replaced
Rear brakes machined at 3000k, dealer thought it was the squeal prob
Squealing brakes, pads have been replaced
Broken drive shaft, been replaced
Power steering pump replaced
Drivers seat has been replaced
Large dip under Ford logo, front bar, (whole bar replaced)
Two trims in interior did not fit, been replaced
Diff whine at 95kph, to 110kph (now been replaced)
Clutch, spongey, hard to get gear (new cluctch)
Driveline shunt, banging in low gear (diff been replaced) still no guarantee of a fix
Third gear rattle, and gear knob has turned 90deg to tighten (been fixed)
Stalling on start up now nearly every time
Fuel average is 13 to 14, at worst 16 litles per 100k, old engine, new one??

GT 922 03/04 built
Engine, has used 3lts for 4500k so far
Dent in drives sill
Oil stain in rear back seat, un removable
Scratches in consol
Consol lid jambs and creaks
Scratches in back passenger door, chips
Paint flaws, at least 3 that will need attention
Large chip in Rocker cover
Rattle in drivers side of dash
Bad vibration in first gear
Centre plate on engine, 290 centre, big bulge in middle, needs to be fixed down properly
Fuel ave, 15 to 16, definately higher than 522, has been tested (use to be)

GTPChris · 06-09-2004, 03:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redhawk

Sorry mate, I think Ford/FPV are totally to blame for that, if they had'nt made such a horny looking car the P Plater would have been concentrating on the road not your sexy butt. :)

Fell for the sunglasses one myself too! :)

I heard an annoying rattle while driving the other day and quickly discovered it was the clasp on my cheap and nasty swiss made Tag Heuer watch!!!