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    Making the passenger seat power-Update

    My car is a 2012 premium GT. Working with Bob Utter Ford, I bought the set of parts to convert the manual passenger seat to power. Here is an update on the project. Parts list: IAR3Z*6361710*A TRACK ASY BR3Z*6362186*BA SHIELD ASY 9L3Z*14A701*A SWITCH ASY 1 9L3Z*14711*AB KNOB - CON...
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    What is the official Ford oil usage spec for 2011-12s?

    After the alleged 10K miles where they are known to burn excessive oil... Changed my oil at 9K and at 12K needed to add half a quart. For my 97GT they were saying a quart every 1000 miles was acceptable or something. Somehow, I feel like this car should be better. Erich
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    How robust is the front suspension-hit a curb

    I nailed my front rim on a curb taking a nice chunk out of the rim. The sidewall was damaged but the tire did not lose air. Driving home, I noticed that although the car still felt fine, the steering wheel was not centered. I had the rim welded and refinished (came out nice). They said it...
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    Any problem with codes for running your battery down?

    Yesterday, I was checking the oil and miles between last adding (1 qt per 3300 miles) and I left the key on accessory in the garage. This morning the battery is pretty much drained down. Took the 97 to work. If I jump the car, is this big brother computer going to register that I had my...
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    Any disadvantage to FRRP Procal tune?

    I know it is not the best gains of tunes out there. However it is the factory one-keeps warrenty etc. Seems like there are some nice features along with the 60 ft-lb down low. I would like a more normal feel to the throttle and I think it gets rid of that hanging rpm. What are the...
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    More power with >93 octane?

    Since this motor can adjust to lower octane, does it add timing for higher octane? Seems like it should. Erich
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    Hole in AC evaporator

    Dealer called with that lovely info. Parts need to be ordered. They are doing an emergency order. They are also ordering a replacement for the dented resonator. Looks like I will be without my new car for longer than I have had it. Erich
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    2012 GT arrived Monday

    Ordered 10Aug11 arrived 10Oct11. Estimate was 6-8 weeks. Black premium coupe, saddle leather, 3.73s, brembos, shaker 1000 Put 300+ miles since Monday afternoon. Really love this car. The motor is so flexible. It is such a great all around car. Handles wonderfully. The 3.73s I think...
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    How do the Pirelli 255-40-19s handle wet and cold weather?

    Previous summer tires (firestone sz50s) were great in the rain but turned to hard plastic below 40 degrees. Are these pirellis any better? Erich
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    Build date delayed by more than a month....

    Original build date was yesterday 29Aug. Checked with the dealer to verify the event. He replied that there was good and bad news. The bad is now it is allegedly going to be built 03Oct and the good news is that it will be delivered 17Oct. Very disappointed. Erich
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    D1SC users: how easy is it to spin the pulley by hand?

    Sounds like a strange question but I notice a big difference between my D1SC and my old P600B. With the D1SC if you give the pulley a spin by hand, it will almost immediately stop. You cant even get half a rotation out of it. With the ole P600B, you can get a few full rotations out from one...
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    New tune with powerpipe and exhaust on D1SC

    Mark VIII motor cobra crank manley rods diamond 9cc dish pistons 03 cobra cams 98 cobra intake 03 cobra exhaust manifolds Procharger D1SC 3.4 inch pulley SLP catted X pipe Tuning by Dave at SGS Initial tune with nasty plastic procharger blower inlet pipe and small air filter plus...
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    97/98 Mark VIII intake for sale

    This is the later style intake. Good for 4V swaps. $200 shipped. PM me. Erich
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    How many miles before you need to add oil?

    Just curious what people see. Indicate if it is the original or a built motor. I think my motor will need to add after like 2000 miles. It has about 10K on it after rebuild with forged pistons etc. Currently running 0W30 mobil 1 Erich
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    What is the best way to drain procharger oil???

    I tried a plastic cup with disasterous results. Not sure what happened but the result was a face full of nasty oil. I think maybe the cup cracked or something. How about an elegant method? Erich

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