My New 2K GT.

Scanner · 05-20-2001, 12:34 AM

Today I bought a brand new 2000 GT. As far as I know, the last 2K in town.

So, what should I look for?

What's this "ticking" I keep hearing about.

Any suggestions?

Out.

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64-1/2 Convert, 95 Coupe, 98 Coupe, 00 GT Coupe.

Mustangmom2k · 05-20-2001, 11:41 AM

Mine has never made any ticking noises, so I don't know either.

You're gonna want to know about breaking it in. There is no break-in "period", but rather a break-in "method". Drive the car in as many different ways you can, i.e., do lots of stop/go, lots of sustained highway driving, several hard decelerations, and yes, even stomp on it like you're Gone in 60 Seconds! It won't hurt it. The owners manual has a section on this.

Think of it as litterally teaching the car all the various "jobs" it will have to perform for you. The more varied, the better it learns, somehow. I varied my driving every time I took mine out during the first 3-4k miles or so. Now at 11k miles, I love the way my GT performs!

Congrats on the new baby!

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"Back in the day" owned a '66 289 and later a black '68 289.
Current - '00 white GT w/K&N and Flowmasters. Otherwise bone stock.
ET-13.952@98.87 RT-.507 60'-2.09
Son #1 - '87 GT stock
Son #2 - '89 LX 5.0 stock

blue00gt · 05-21-2001, 04:38 PM

The only ticking noise that I've heard of that can be a common problem on newer Mustangs is the fan for the climate control. (Had this problem on my '00 Stang and a friend's '97 Taurus).

As far as what to look for in the new car, if you drive it like I do you should try looking in the rearview mirror for the people you just smoked.

[This message has been edited by blue00gt (edited 05-21-2001).]

SMOKE · 05-21-2001, 05:07 PM

Can't comment on the ticking sound but enjoy the ride.

Scanner · 05-21-2001, 11:12 PM

Thanks for all the advice.

I did read the Owner's Manual re: varying driving speeds. It's good to know that it works.

While this is my 4th Mustang, (2 Red, and 2 Black) it is my first V8 Mustang. Although, I enjoyed all the other ones, I have to admit this one feels special.

I bought a mask for it today to keep the bugs from damaging the paint. The so called "love bugs" in Florida come out twice a year, and they suck! It's almost a good enough reason to move. As the state develops, and becomes more polluted, maybe these damn bugs will all die.

Anyway, I was wondering if there is something I need to know about installing a mask, that the directions don't mention.

Out.

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64-1/2 Convert, 95 Coupe, 98 Coupe, 00 GT Coupe.

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05-20-2001, 12:34 AM	#1
Scanner Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Orlando, FL, USA Posts: 6	My New 2K GT. Today I bought a brand new 2000 GT. As far as I know, the last 2K in town. So, what should I look for? What's this "ticking" I keep hearing about. Any suggestions? Out. ------------------ 64-1/2 Convert, 95 Coupe, 98 Coupe, 00 GT Coupe.

05-20-2001, 11:41 AM	#2
Mustangmom2k Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 73	Mine has never made any ticking noises, so I don't know either. You're gonna want to know about breaking it in. There is no break-in "period", but rather a break-in "method". Drive the car in as many different ways you can, i.e., do lots of stop/go, lots of sustained highway driving, several hard decelerations, and yes, even stomp on it like you're Gone in 60 Seconds! It won't hurt it. The owners manual has a section on this. Think of it as litterally teaching the car all the various "jobs" it will have to perform for you. The more varied, the better it learns, somehow. I varied my driving every time I took mine out during the first 3-4k miles or so. Now at 11k miles, I love the way my GT performs! Congrats on the new baby! ------------------ "Back in the day" owned a '66 289 and later a black '68 289. Current - '00 white GT w/K&N and Flowmasters. Otherwise bone stock. ET-13.952@98.87 RT-.507 60'-2.09 Son #1 - '87 GT stock Son #2 - '89 LX 5.0 stock

05-21-2001, 04:38 PM	#3
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	The only ticking noise that I've heard of that can be a common problem on newer Mustangs is the fan for the climate control. (Had this problem on my '00 Stang and a friend's '97 Taurus). As far as what to look for in the new car, if you drive it like I do you should try looking in the rearview mirror for the people you just smoked. [This message has been edited by blue00gt (edited 05-21-2001).]

05-21-2001, 05:07 PM	#4
SMOKE Old School ROUSH Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Stockbridge, GA Posts: 531	Can't comment on the ticking sound but enjoy the ride.

05-21-2001, 11:12 PM	#5
Scanner Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Orlando, FL, USA Posts: 6	Thanks for all the advice. I did read the Owner's Manual re: varying driving speeds. It's good to know that it works. While this is my 4th Mustang, (2 Red, and 2 Black) it is my first V8 Mustang. Although, I enjoyed all the other ones, I have to admit this one feels special. I bought a mask for it today to keep the bugs from damaging the paint. The so called "love bugs" in Florida come out twice a year, and they suck! It's almost a good enough reason to move. As the state develops, and becomes more polluted, maybe these damn bugs will all die. Anyway, I was wondering if there is something I need to know about installing a mask, that the directions don't mention. Out. ------------------ 64-1/2 Convert, 95 Coupe, 98 Coupe, 00 GT Coupe.