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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 09:04 PM
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Hello all,
Never owned a Ford (even though that's my name) in my life until Friday when my wife talked me into an '07 GT Premium. Once I learn to drive it I may start to like it. I've been driving manual gearboxes all my life and never had one that I found so difficult to take off smoothly with consistency. Is this common with this car? I'm sure it will get better with familiarity.
Fun little car. Turns into a little beast up in its peak HP range-

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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 03:59 AM
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Welcome to MF! No, the S197 GT is generally a very easy manual to drive. I'm sure you'll get the hang of it real quick.
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 06:15 AM
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 06:22 AM
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 06:53 AM
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 07:42 AM
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 09:10 AM
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I think I may know what OP is talking about;

I absolutely HATE how soft my accelerator is... it feels like a feather!

now, don't get me wrong I don't want to have to nail the pedal.. but i do wish I knew if they made a tighter spring or something to counter this.....
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 10:02 AM
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 05:20 PM
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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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Welcome critter to MF, from beautiful British Columbia, Canada!

Get on to MF's S197 page here: GENERAL S197 THREAD

These folks will help you out with any questions you might have about your
new purchase...and let's see some pics of your '07 GT, when you can

Enjoy your stay here on MF

Larry



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