Grabber Posted January 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Rob, Congrats. It must be nice to be able to drive the car the way it was designed to operate. Just curious - Did you take any pictures? Greg, It's a different car now. I love it. She was bucked 1 year ago today, and now she's ready to GO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby101 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Grabber, Congratulations. Keep us posted on how it runs over the next few hundred miles. I one picture where you put your baby to bed it looks like a Fan or heater at the rear of the car under the cover. What is it and why is it there?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCGT500 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Greg, It's a different car now. I love it. She was bucked 1 year ago today, and now she's ready for snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCGT500 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Can't find your part numbers Rob? My parts are in except for the Tranny. I want to make sure the flywheel is correct?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Can't find your part numbers Rob? My parts are in except for the Tranny. I want to make sure the flywheel is correct?? Are you new here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harley99fb Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Thanks for all the info and photos Rob. All of this will be very helpful when it's my time. The photos on the input shafts will especialy help. Cal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin00Stang Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 what did they do with your old trans? send it back to ford? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCGT500 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Misc. Photos. THIS FLYWHEEL WAS OVERNIGHTED LAST NIGHT My number is different?? How do we know what the right number is?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Is that the secret of the Grabber Orange cars, and why they are faster than the Black verts?? Zip it Beach Boy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCGT500 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 :ninja: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe G Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 So I tucked her into the shop and put a blanky on her and a fan under the back as usual to keep air movement under the car. Don't you get air movement whenever you open the garage door? I've never heard of putting a tiny fan behind the car to keep air moving. What is this supposed to do? Does moving air do something different than stagnant air? It's the SAME air - so if it's because of the moisture, it won't matter will it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted January 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 My number is different?? How do we know what the right number is?? That number is correct. It came from an expert that has done several of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted January 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Don't you get air movement whenever you open the garage door? I've never heard of putting a tiny fan behind the car to keep air moving. What is this supposed to do? Does moving air do something different than stagnant air? It's the SAME air - so if it's because of the moisture, it won't matter will it?? It helps keep condensation from forming. At least that's my thought on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCGT500 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 That number is correct. It came from an expert that has done several of these. So what now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alloy Dave Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 So what now? Call FRPP and see if they have a superceded part listing that shows which is newer. Keep us posted beach boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Congrats, Rob. Have many many save miles with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCGT500 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Congrats, Rob. Have many many save miles with it. He hasn't had it passed third gear yet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCGT500 Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 Of course, he didn't drop his tranny at 125 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlo Posted January 17, 2008 Report Share Posted January 17, 2008 (edited) It helps keep condensation from forming. At least that's my thought on it. Well rob...I am very happy for you...she shifts like butter like I said right? I felt your pain..and now its go time... ......glad that flywheel didn’t hold you up.....did they send the other tranny back to you know who? And I cannot imagine after this, you putting her to bed for a couple a months.......it looks fine out there....then again that’s easy for me to say with 60 deg. Weather..... :happy feet: Edited January 17, 2008 by carlo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckySnake Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Does anyone know if Ford is having the dealerships load a software update to the GT500 when it's in for service or warranty? My dealer mentioned he liked the trunk mat after the clutch/tranny change, and now when I turn the key to the on position I hear a beep such as the one for the alarm system. Seems to be coming from the trunk. I don't think it did this before? I could be wrong about it doing it before but don't think so. Maybe I need to reset something? I can read the manual just fine, was hoping for a quick answer. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCGT500 Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Does anyone know if Ford is having the dealerships load a software update to the GT500 when it's in for service or warranty? My dealer mentioned he liked the trunk mat after the clutch/tranny change, and now when I turn the key to the on position I hear a beep such as the one for the alarm system. Seems to be coming from the trunk. I don't think it did this before? I could be wrong about it doing it before but don't think so. Maybe I need to reset something? I can read the manual just fine, was hoping for a quick answer. Thanks Haven't heard of that. I know the alarm is very sensitive to voltage, are you sure your battery is at full charge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckySnake Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Haven't heard of that. I know the alarm is very sensitive to voltage, are you sure your battery is at full charge? I just hooked the battery tender to it, we will see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyRookie Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I have read all the tranny posts and this as well. Congrats on getting yours fixed up Grabber. After reading what you said about your clutch not hissing when the car was in neutral I had to go start mine and listen to see if it hisses with the clutch in. It doesn't. In fact I could put it in gear and it doesn't hiss untill you start to let out the clutch. Enjoy your car the way it's supposed to be. :happy feet: Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted January 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Well rob...I am very happy for you...she shifts like butter like I said right? I felt your pain..and now its go time... ......glad that flywheel didn’t hold you up.....did they send the other tranny back to you know who? And I cannot imagine after this, you putting her to bed for a couple a months.......it looks fine out there....then again that’s easy for me to say with 60 deg. Weather..... :happy feet: Carlo, I remember talking to you the day you picked up your car with the new tranny and clutch. I agree with everything you told me. The shifting is smooth and a pleasure to drive. It does feel like a different car. I am very Happy. The weather here is very crappy today. Spring will be here in 4 months so my car will have to sit awhile. I am glad to hear that your new set up is still performing well. How many miles do you have on your new set up ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted January 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Does anyone know if Ford is having the dealerships load a software update to the GT500 when it's in for service or warranty? My dealer mentioned he liked the trunk mat after the clutch/tranny change, and now when I turn the key to the on position I hear a beep such as the one for the alarm system. Seems to be coming from the trunk. I don't think it did this before? I could be wrong about it doing it before but don't think so. Maybe I need to reset something? I can read the manual just fine, was hoping for a quick answer. Thanks Blayne, I watched the entire process on mine. There was no need to hook it up to the computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted January 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 I have read all the tranny posts and this as well. Congrats on getting yours fixed up Grabber. After reading what you said about your clutch not hissing when the car was in neutral I had to go start mine and listen to see if it hisses with the clutch in. It doesn't. In fact I could put it in gear and it doesn't hiss untill you start to let out the clutch. Enjoy your car the way it's supposed to be. :happy feet: Don Your 2008 will be just fine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCMO-GT500 Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Rob Glad to hear it went well :happy feet: Linda said you called while I was outside unpacking from my great trip to Des Moines, Iowa Have a couple of errands in the morning, but will swing by the dealer in pm and check parts numbers and see if they have everything; thanks for all of the great descriptions. You are a jewel :happy feet: :happy feet: John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted January 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 John, Your wife said you had Snow. Will you be able to get your car to the dealer ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tispco Posted January 18, 2008 Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 Grabber -- Glad to hear your GO is fixed and ready to roll. :happy feet: :happy feet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted January 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 18, 2008 thanks for all of the great descriptions. You are a jewel I know many of you are like me and want to know what has to be done to our cars to do this work, and how to do it right. This Senior master tech did such a good job and took such care during the work that there are no scratches under the car in the work area. I tried to give him a $50 dollar tip, but he would only let me give him a Ten spot for lunch. I told him he would do all my work from now on, and he was pleased that I will be coming back. He asked me if I would give him a good report card. I said yes, for sure. I am also writing a letter to the owner about his great work and the parts Dept's help. What a great team they have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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