The N54 is nothing

XPO186 · 08-21-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jcmf75

^^ Actually it was the OP that said the N54 was nothing. As stated in the thread title.

The control arms was one of many issues with the car when it came out. Ford tested a car built one way, I think there was a handful or two tested. Then when it came to the actual production of the car trying to fill the demand, Ford and all who were involved building the car went cheap on how the car was produced. It wasn't the same car/parts as what was initially tested on the track. That led to the numerous problems. There is a lot more to the initial productions that came out then what some of you seem to know.

Ok man, you win. You completely missed the point of this thread, and it has turned into a pissing matching in which you are trying your hardest argue a minority point of view.

Fine by me, you are entitled to your opinion. That said, please move on so this thread could get back on topic.

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Originally Posted by kennychopra17

wow, FORD GT FTW. However I cant justify 300k for that car.

Your car looks pretty badass as well...NIce!

Thanks for the kind words brother... That GT truly is badass!

It srsly took me over a month to coerce Doug into driving it to work, and he keeps it in absolutely immaculate condition.

iAerodynamic · 08-21-2009, 03:50 PM

lol that's crazy.

WheelExecutives · 08-21-2009, 03:57 PM

looks great! did you take video?

ragingclue · 08-21-2009, 04:00 PM

Yeah I'd rather have an Isetta than that domestic POS, as long as you put an N54 in it....

No, on second thought, that would be the dumbest thing I had ever said in my life.

Look, you don't have to like the GT, you don't have to like Ford, but to not give props to an incredible car where props are due (because of the badge on it or its country of origin), that definitely shows you know nothing about what makes a great car great. You might as well just admit you're an ignoramus by definition when it comes to cars.

Simply put, the GT blows the 335 and the N54 out of the water in every aspect, probably to include reliability as well. But you don't like it because it's a domestic? That's weak.

XPO186 · 08-21-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by *******ecutives

looks great! did you take video?

Dude, I WISH... just to hear that exhaust roar and the blower whining right behind your head

Quote:

Originally Posted by ragingclue

Yeah I'd rather have an Isetta than that domestic POS, as long as you put an N54 in it....

No, on second thought, that would be the dumbest thing I had ever said in my life.

Look, you don't have to like the GT, you don't have to like Ford, but to not give props to an incredible car where props are due (because of the badge on it or its country of origin), that definitely shows you know nothing about what makes a great car great. You might as well just admit you're an ignoramus by definition when it comes to cars.

Simply put, the GT blows the 335 and the N54 out of the water in every aspect, probably to include reliability as well. But you don't like it because it's a domestic? That's weak.

XPO186 · 08-21-2009, 04:35 PM

A few more from yesterday:

InS0mNiAc · 08-21-2009, 04:40 PM

I would give just about anything to own a GT......I actually have my nuts out right now and if you wanted one of them but offered a GT in return I would give you my left one

TWiTCHY · 08-21-2009, 04:51 PM

Omg, I see how you could have sliced your head off while closing the door if you were tall enough

NewSong · 08-21-2009, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ragingclue

Yeah I'd rather have an Isetta than that domestic POS, as long as you put an N54 in it....

No, on second thought, that would be the dumbest thing I had ever said in my life.

Look, you don't have to like the GT, you don't have to like Ford, but to not give props to an incredible car where props are due (because of the badge on it or its country of origin), that definitely shows you know nothing about what makes a great car great. You might as well just admit you're an ignoramus by definition when it comes to cars.

Simply put, the GT blows the 335 and the N54 out of the water in every aspect, probably to include reliability as well. But you don't like it because it's a domestic? That's weak.

If it wasn't for post like this and a few others, I'd have thought BMW forums were as bad as STI or EVO forums. It's nice to see that not everyone here is a fanboy.

jeremyc74 · 08-21-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jcmf75

I'll retract the word Ford and use American made vehicle. Does that make it better or worse? No, it doesn't change a thing.
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What it does is make it obvious that you're completely clueless. You don't know what makes one car better than the other, you're just regurgitating the same old tired BS you've read on the internet.

How old are you anyway? 21? Younger?

jeremyc74 · 08-21-2009, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcmf75

^^ Actually it was the OP that said the N54 was nothing. As stated in the thread title.

The control arms was one of many issues with the car when it came out. Ford tested a car built one way, I think there was a handful or two tested. Then when it came to the actual production of the car trying to fill the demand, Ford and all who were involved building the car went cheap on how the car was produced. It wasn't the same car/parts as what was initially tested on the track. That led to the numerous problems. There is a lot more to the initial productions that came out then what some of you seem to know.

No, there's a lot more to it than YOU seem to know.

The control arm issue was caused by using a new forming process in an effort to make the components lighter. The parts being sold were the EXACT same parts on the cars tested, and it was actually first discovered on one of the pre-production cars.

NewSong · 08-21-2009, 05:15 PM

The amazing thing is the ZR1 is as fast in the 1/4 mile, and traps about the same speed.

That is kind of surreal.

Spaceman Spiff · 08-21-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

there, this is what makes you a tool. try looking past the badge.

I must disagree. I'd say he's a brand whore rather than a tool. Although one could argue that being a brand whore automatically makes one eligible for the tool title as well

ellipsis212 · 08-21-2009, 05:34 PM

love it or hate it the Ford GT has some serious racing heritage that deserves respect from any car enthusiast

gonzo · 08-21-2009, 05:59 PM

05' TT 6K miles for $190,000.

To say these cars are anything less than incredible....well, wadda ya do?

Sniz · 08-21-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gonzo

05' TT 6K miles for $190,000.

To say these cars are anything less than incredible....well, wadda ya do?

oh dear god!

dont like the wheels but that car is SICK.

get it GONZOOOOOO

gonzo · 08-21-2009, 06:47 PM

Psssfttt.

Right now, I could maybe get the ugly wheels with a clear conscience.

Biz will get better. Biz will get better. Biz will get better.

datbimmerdoe · 08-21-2009, 08:07 PM

Sick rides!!

immiketoo · 08-21-2009, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennychopra17

wow, FORD GT FTW. However I cant justify 300k for that car.

Your car looks pretty badass as well...NIce!

Low mileage ones can be had for 150K My dream car....

ianbiz · 08-21-2009, 10:25 PM

The GT is a brilliant piece of engineering and I hope ford brings back another super car soon.

ianbiz · 08-21-2009, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ellipsis212

love it or hate it the Ford GT has some serious racing heritage that deserves respect from any car enthusiast

This.

and they arent like BMW saying they have racing heritage to sell mass produced vehicles. They do it for 1 really good car.

Scorpion · 08-21-2009, 11:07 PM

So nice

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