CelticNut

Thanks, Brent. I'm surprised I was as patient as I was. I wish I had the patience other TMS members have had. They've been extraordinary! It was a little scary there for a while, not sure if I was going to sell my other car before the new one arrived. Thankfully, everything worked out perfectly. Half of the pleasure in owning the car is the relief that it arrived safely!

I like helping people out whenever I can, and I especially like being able to "share the moment" when people take delivery of their new car. It's a great feeling, and it's only natural to share it! I may not get the chance to congratulate everyone, but I'll certainly try.

wardog

Congrats!

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MustangDan

Chris,

Lucky looks perfect! I know you were thinking about lowering her, but she looks great as she is; IMHO.

Saint Patrick must have been looking after you, do you hold the record for speedy deliverey for a 2005 GT fastback?

Dan
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Ripstang

Lucky for you she is Chris ...Congratulations on the new Mustang The spoiler delete is very cool Chris I didn't get the option like you to deceide on that one my car in Canada has to come with the spoiler ....and it would be a tough call to have it or not .But it's still hot lookin with or without the spoiler and your going to love that color with it shifting in the light and dark .
Sometimes it willl be silver green to a light green and in some light pea green with hardly any highlights ,it makes it interesting what the car is going to look like at the end of a work day.

05WindveilGT

I assume I have to get them to put the car on the lift to check for the 2 bell housing bolts. What about the Shaker A or B? How can I tell that?

Tony,
An auto neophyte
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You can tell if you have A or B by going to FM and pressing preset 3 and 7 at the same time.

Matt

CelticNut

Thanks, Dan. I appreciate that. You know, you're right. I'm just gonna relax and enjoy her before entertaining any ideas of making mods. Got too much going on right now besides. I did get my car pretty quickly. 39 DAYS! Yikes! I'm very grateful.

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Lucky for you she is Chris ...Congratulations on the new Mustang The spoiler delete is very cool Chris I didn't get the option like you to deceide on that one my car in Canada has to come with the spoiler ....and it would be a tough call to have it or not .But it's still hot lookin with or without the spoiler and your going to love that color with it shifting in the light and dark .
Sometimes it willl be silver green to a light green and in some light pea green with hardly any highlights ,it makes it interesting what the car is going to look like at the end of a work day.

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I agree. There is definitely a color shift. It looks different at various times in the day. The metallic is amazing! Very deep and shiny. I'm glad I got the spoiler delete, but I could have lived with it too. Your car looked awesome on the prairie!

Thanks Wardog! Yep, life is good...

beneman

I agree. There is definitely a color shift. It looks different at various times in the day. The metallic is amazing! Very deep and shiny. I'm glad I got the spoiler delete, but I could have lived with it too. Your car looked awesome on the prairie!

Thanks Wardog! Yep, life is good...
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Congrats on the new ride. It looks great! Get out there and put some miles on it for the rest of us (who haven't placed an order......yet). A little over 5 weeks is a quick turnaround time for your order. It sounds like it was more than worth the wait.

I thought I was sold on Windveil Blue, but the more I see the green, the more I like it. I have Ripstang's photo as my wallpaper on the computer at work. I can't stop looking at it. Decision, Decisions, Decisions. :scratch:

NolanzDad

I used the following checklist (thanks to Zig-Zag) before accepting my GT. It took over an hour to complete but it was certainly worth the time investment to put the car through a very thorough check:


Paperwork check
__ Vehicle Identification - Check VIN on dashboard and door plate against title
__ Owners manual, vehicle warranty, Ford contact pamphlet, tire warranty, other documentation.
__ Option Verification - Check Sticker to verify all codes

Exterior Appearance
NOTE: While inspecting exterior, look for finish problems such as bubbles in clear coat, excessive orange peel, industrial fallout, scratches, dents, etc.
Front End
__ Bumpers
__ Fenders
__ Hood
__ Grille
__ Radio antenna
Passenger Area
__ Windshield
__ Roof
__ Seams
Passenger Area - Driver Side
__ Door fit and finish
__ Lock
__ Door Jamb Area
__ Hinges
__ Gaskets
__ Window
__ Mirror
Passenger Area - Passenger Side
__ Door fit and finish
__ Door Jamb Area
__ Hinges
__ Gaskets
__ Window
__ Mirror
Rear End
__ Bumpers
__ Fender
__ Gas Cap
__ Deck / Spoiler
__ Licence plate
Trunk
__ Lock
__ Gaskets
__ Liner

Jack, Lug Nut, and Tire Checks
Wheels & Tires
__ Check door plate against tire size for match
__ Right Front Tire - proper size, tread pattern, inflation pressure - 32 psi
__ Right Front Wheel
__ Left Front Tire - proper size, tread pattern, inflation pressure - 32 psi
__ Left Front Wheel
__ Right Rear Tire - proper size, tread pattern, inflation pressure - 32 psi
__ Right Rear Wheel
__ Left Rear Tire - proper size, tread pattern, inflation pressure - 32 psi
__ Left Rear Wheel
__ Spare - installed, proper size and tread
Jack and wheel changing accessories
__ Retrieve jack and tire tools - inspect for completeness
__ Check jack function - it may be stiff, but should crank up and down
__ Using the lug wrench, verify that all lugs are tight and not cross-threaded
__ Return jack and accessories

Under body
__ Check for loose/missing parts/leaks
__ Front Stabilizer Bar
__ Steering Linkage
__ Exhaust
__ Driveshaft
__ Rear Stabilizer Bar
__ Panhard Rod
__ Shocks
__ Brakes
__ Transmission Cooler/Lines
__ Radiator Hose clamps
__ Parking Brake Cable

Under hood
__ Check function of primary hood latch
__ Check function of secondary hood latch
__ Check for smooth hinge operation with no binding
__ Check grill for loose fasteners
__ Identify all components
__ Check Brake fluid
__ Check Power steering fluid
__ Check Oil level
__ Check Washer fluid
__ Check Battery cables
Check Air Cleaner
__ Installed?
__ Check housing for obstructions (coffee cups, trash)
__ Check filter seal - Plastic air cleaners housings can warp, allowing unfiltered air to pass.

Interior
Front Seats
__ Appearance of upholstery and hardware
__ Center Console
Front Driver Side
__ 6-way power seat test
__ Power Lumbar Function
__ Recline Function
__ Folding Function
Front Passenger Side
__ 2-way seat test
__ Recline Function
__ Folding Function
__ Occupation Sensor - Air Bag
__ Glove Box
Rear Seat
__ Appearance of uphostery and hardware
__ Folding Function
Carpet
__ Check for window or door seal leaks.
__ Check for stains and tears
__ Floor mats
General Interior Fit and Finish
__ Dash & Steering wheel
__ Shifter & Pedals
__ Headliner & Door Panels
__ Interior Upgrade Package

Lights
Turn on Lights and check bulbs
__ Check Instrument Panel Light dimmer
__ High beam
__ Low Beam
__ Fog Lights
__ Tail Lights
__ License plate lights
__ Side marker lights
__ Daytime running lights
Turn lights off
__ Brake lights
__ Emergency Flashers
__ Turn signals
__ Dome lights on when doors open
__ Dome lights on when doors closed and switch on
__ Trunk (cargo) light - Turn on and off with switch
__ Temporarily engage reverse gear and check backup lights

Interior Electronics
Shaker
__ Tune an AM station
__ balance speakers
__ seek new station
__ Tune an FM station
__ balance speakers
__ seek new station
__ Play a CD
__ Play an MP3
Mirror test
__ Vanity Mirror Left, Right
__ Rearview Mirror - adjust, flip day/night
__ Driver Mirror - Adjust Left, Right, Up Down
__ Passenger Mirror - Adjust Left, Right, Up Down
Steering Wheel
__ Blow Horn
__ Adjust tilt to fit
Electronics
__ Check Message Center
__ Check Setup
__ Accessory Delay
Power Windows/Locks
__ Lock and Unlock Doors
__ Raise and lower windows
__ Keyless entry functions.
Wipers
__ Wash & Wipe
__ Check All Speeds
Climate Controls
__ Check for blower motor squeak
__ Check Fan on all speeds
__ Cycle through all control positions
__ A/C runs in Defrost positions
__ Temperature **** turns smoothly

Alarm System
Passive
__ Insert key to check disarming
__ Remove key to check arming
Active
__ Arm system
__ Disarm system
__ Global window - Down FOB
__ Global window - Up Key
__ Global window - Down Key

Operation Verification
Set parking brake
Put transmission in Park
Turn key to run position ( DO NOT START )
__ Warning lights should illuminate and then go out (engine warning should stay lit )
__ Oil pressure reads 0
__ Water Temperature steady
__ Voltmeter reads less than 12.5 Volts and steady.
__ Fuel Gauge steady
__ Tachometer reads 0
__ Warning Buzzer should sound if door is opened
__ Warning Buzzer should sound if headlights are turned on
Start Engine
__ Firm brake pedal (not mush, does not slowly sink to floor)
__ Oil Pressure - normal and steady
__ Water temperature steady
__ Voltmeter should read 13.5 to 14.5 volts
__ Fuel Gauge steady
__ Tachometer steady at a reasonable idle speed
__ No Warning Lights or Buzzers
__ Look for Mirror Vibration at idle
__ Turn wheel to lock in both directions - should not bind
__ Shift between forward and reverse gears listening for abnormal sounds and clunks
Stop Engine

Road Test
Ready for a drive??
__ Check Seat and Mirror Adjustments
__ Test reverse gear
__ Parking Brake should hold in 1st gear
__ Release parking brake and run through the gears - listen for noise
__ Firm shifts
__ Listen for noises while running straight, turning, and when stopping
__ Can you hear the turn signals?
__ Listen for valve tappet noises
__ Feel for a Steering wheel clunk over bumps or when stopping
__ Push/pull top of steering wheel to check for play
__ Check alignment - no pulling left or right
__ Braking - no pulling left or right
__ Cruise Control - check function of Set, Coast, Accelerate, Resume, Cancel
__ Climate Control - check A/C and heating functions
__ Check mirrors for vibration at speed
__ Check hood for vibration at speed

If vehicle is still OK at this point, it can be accepted.
__ Finalize the paperwork and leave the dealer
__ Fill up the fuel tank if the dealer did not do it.
__ Drive the vehicle on expressway
__ Test speedometer accuracy with stopwatch & mile markers
__ Retest cruise control functions
__ Listen for noises
__ Feel for vibrations
__ Watch for steering problems
__ Note all the people staring at your sweet ride!


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Then wake up and realize you've been dreaming!....your order hasn't been accepted for manufacture

mtchstng

Check the bolts that hold the secondary hood latch (on the hood). Ours was missing one bolt

97svtgoin05gt

I can still remember the excitment and butterflys that day at the dealership picking it up. There was one salesman there, (I forget his name) but if he said "that's a niceeeeeeeee car" once, he said it 1,000,000 times.

I couldn't believe how nice it was once I started driving her home.