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TracKey is here! Those that are installing - please post!

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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 02:14 PM
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I honestly hope they have a update for a trackey. Engine braking is nice, throttle response is better, launch control is handy, but darn it ,when the general public is next to you in your car and ask to hear Trackey there isn't ANYTHING to show unless they went for ride. My buddy says, Hey I thought its suppose to sound like that video you posted on your facebook, my reply ; Ford Bait and Switch, trickery.. If CARB made changes they should have.been open on anything that was altered.
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by UnrealFord
I honestly hope they have a update for a trackey. Engine braking is nice, throttle response is better, launch control is handy, but darn it ,when the general public is next to you in your car and ask to hear Trackey there isn't ANYTHING to show unless they went for ride. My buddy says, Hey I thought its suppose to sound like that video you posted on your facebook, my reply ; Ford Bait and Switch, trickery.. If CARB made changes they should have.been open on anything that was altered.
You men Trickey!
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by adam81
People we really need to relax about the worries with the warranty. It is going to be very difficult for Ford to say "you blew the this or that because of the tune on the car....that has been approved by CARB....that is backed by Ford (yes I know it is Ford Racing, but do you think they are really THAT separate of entities?)...sold by Ford...advertised by Ford...with a Ford Customer Rep on here saying the same thing....and on and on"

And more importantly it is going to be very difficult to prove any damage is caused solely because of TracKey. Use some common sense in the operation and maintenance of your vehicle and you will have VERY little to worry about...

What is the basis for everyone's worry about this issue? Do we really think the TracKey callibration is this huge ticking time bar? What example in the past are we comparing this to?
You are probably correct sense Ford hacked the real goodies out of TrackKey from what they were suppose to be.
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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Just went for a shove using TracKey. Pulled into our underground garage at work and was caught off guard by the lopey idle as everything's louder inside. I honestly haven't paid much attention to the idle when I've driven it with TK the past week, so today I listened a little more closely. There's definitely a different, noticably lopey idle with TK. I can't tell any difference from what I heard in the initial videos. The only difference might be the volume based on where they had the microphone positioned next to the exhaust. The other item I've noticed regarding exhaust note and videos is they never sound the same as in person.
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by SoCalBoss302

You men Trickey!
Should we change the name to TricKey?
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 02:48 PM
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I already miss those days when the track key was still not available. How's the owners package going?
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by AlsCobra
I already miss those days when the track key was still not available. How's the owners package going?
I just ordered my personalized plate:

WEARZMYONERZPKG
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 03:00 PM
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Got the car back this afternoon. I took it thru some paces on the street and highway. Initial thoughts are that I like it. Worth the money. It might not idle as lopey and loud as I had thought it would, but I feel the engine braking and it does sound a bit louder and different. Soon the car will be put away, but I hope there will be a day or two in the next week for some spirited driving. Those on the fence and can spare the cash, I would recommend it.
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by AlsCobra
I already miss those days when the track key was still not available. How's the owners package going?



Man I am glad I didn't wait the for Trickey. I thought I was going to be reading reports of the BOSS walking on water with the Trickey activated.
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Brawlin' Boss



I thought I was going to be reading reports of the BOSS walking on water with the Trickey activated.
We are trying to keep that quiet. The Cobra and Shelby guys are already jealous enough. No need to fan the flames
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Brawlin' Boss


Man I am glad I didn't wait the for Trickey. I thought I was going to be reading reports of the BOSS walking on water with the Trickey activated.
I doubt anyone other than me drives their Boss in the rain, so probably not.
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by phiggs54

We are trying to keep that quiet. The Cobra and Shelby guys are already jealous enough. No need to fan the flames
So the Boss has a problem with hydroplaning, man that car is full of problems.
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 03:30 PM
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http://www.mustang-blogs.com/2007/04...t-the-redline/

How's that limited edition Shelby thing going?
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by dean_acheson
http://www.mustang-blogs.com/2007/04...t-the-redline/

How's that limited edition Shelby thing going?
I guess that was for me, but I'm going to need a little explanation of what you're getting at.
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 06GT
I doubt anyone other than me drives their Boss in the rain, so probably not.
Hah! Not only rain but snow
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 11SHELBYGT500
So the Boss has a problem with hydroplaning, man that car is full of problems.
We have problems with it "aeroplaning". It is so fast that it wants to fly.
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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Originally Posted by phiggs54

We have problems with it "aeroplaning". It is so fast that it wants to fly.
So it doesn't have good downforce either even with that giant splitter. Oh boy back to the drawing board. LOL
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 11SHELBYGT500
but I'm going to need a little explanation of what you're getting at.
Me too, because that article is about the red stripe package that they offered on 07 and 08 GT500.

New Limited-Edition Ford Shelby GT500 Package to be Available Beginning in May
The new Red Stripe Appearance Package will be available on any new 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 Coupe with either White or Black exterior paint. Included in the special-edition package are Bright Red overbody and bodyside stripes, a Red and Black leather interior, unique red-accent exterior badges, including red-tinted Cobra emblems in the grille, fenders, and in the faux gas cap on the rear panel. Even the “SHELBY” letters on the decklid feature red accents.






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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 03:51 PM
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You know since California was so strict on this I am confused why Ford didn't have 2 trackeys. Seriously!

There is a California emissions and there is a standard emissions. I guess there is more to it than I realize.
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by 11SHELBYGT500

So it doesn't have good downforce either even with that giant splitter. Oh boy back to the drawing board. LOL
I think you missed your calling, Mr Rickles
:-)
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