Newbie SPFGT40 Questions

[Randy Farnsworth]

What options are available to move the seat forward more? I noticed several pics of wedges behind the seats...

VIN Plate: I have contacted SPF and read in the Shelby Registry that some early cars came without VIN Plates, mine is not in the engine bay, still waiting on all my papers from the seller but I know the number. UPDATE! VIN is in the mail.

License plate brackets: seen these all over the map, saw one pic located in the middle of the car in lieu of the normal vented area in rear.

Car Covers: what do you suggest?

Adjust speedo: mine is not accurate, suggestions?

GT40 Guru: I heard there was one in the Austin, Tx. area but no contact information yet. Looking to have a second pair of eyes.

Thanks, Randy

 

[Mike]

My VIN plate is in the cab behind the right side seat.

I ended up with a plate setup that mounts inside the right rear screen. It is easily visible and I have yet to be hassled for it. Cleans up the rear of the car nicely. PM me if you are interested in one.

My speedo may have been accurate if I could have read it but it bounced around all over and was unusable. I replaced it with a Speedhut GPS unit that I like a lot. Dead accurate and has some nice memory settings.

 

[Rick Muck- Mark IV]

The seat wedges range from a piece of foam cut to a wedge to the the bulkhead with a "bump forward" that Dennis Olthoff sells.

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[Randy Farnsworth]

Sure Mike, send me some information on the License Plate setup and which model number for the speedo, looks slick.

Rick, thanks for the link!

Randy

 

[Grady]

I have early cars. VIN is on backside of passenger bulkhead.
I also obtained one of the FAV IDs and it is riveted inside passenger side on the bulkhead.

Car covers- SPF sells the cover made for your car- Call Dennis Olthoff, or other SPF dealer.

Speedo-Some use the GPS update. Works great but color is off for my liking. I purchased one electric version that uses a proximity sensor that counts the rear axle as it rotates. Also very accurate.

Tag mount-Dennis installs a stainless steel with internal lighting. Very clean design and doesn't hide the state name (NC has a law not to block the state name or use colored plastic). I've not known of anyone getting a ticket.

Hope this helps...

 

[Mike]

Hi Grady, the Speedhut units can be ordered in matching black. I'm getting ready to pull mine and have them put a black face on it. Yellow went ok with the red car but its not a red car for much longer

 

[Randy Farnsworth]

Okay guys, tell me which 15" tires you are using. I have a Cobra so I'm familiar with what is out there, found Hoosiers that are ZR rated curious if anyone is using those and expensive Avon's not sure. I use a Mickey Thompson SR on my Cobra and love them but probably won't attain the high speeds I might want to in the GT40 so really need some good tires. Thought of going to BRM 17" wheels just more expense.

Thanks, Randy

 

[DaveM]

Olthoff sells a speedo correction box that goes between the end of the cable and the gearbox. Bought mine 5 years ago, but should be under $100. That's assuming your speedo is reading too fast. If you have an erratic needle too then get a new cable or go the electronic speedo route.
Concerning the seat I put foam behind it, but later removed that and moved the pedals rearward instead.

 

[Jim Craik]

Randy,

I am on my second set of the 15' Avons, although they are slightly more expensive than the others, they are great tires and to my eye have just the right "look". Plus I got almost 30,000 miles on my first set (no track days).

 

[Randy Farnsworth]

Chassis number location: I heard it was behind the driver in the engine bay, well I'm blind..........anyone give me a hint exactly where to look?!

Thanks, Randy

 

[Mike]

Randy,

I am on my second set of the 15' Avons, although they are slightly more expensive than the others, they are great tires and to my eye have just the right "look". Plus I got almost 30,000 miles on my first set (no track days).

Avons for sure

 

[Randy Farnsworth]

What sizes? Models, I read about the CR6zz.

Randy

 

[DaveM]

Chassis number location: I heard it was behind the driver in the engine bay, well I'm blind..........anyone give me a hint exactly where to look?!

Thanks, Randy

On the vertical bulkhead. Just above the fuel tank sponson. Should be obvious, sounds like yours is missing.

 

[Rick Muck- Mark IV]

What sizes? Models, I read about the CR6zz.

Randy

Yes,

The CR6ZZ are the ones. 215/50 front, 295/50 rear.

They are on the MK I pictured in this thread: http://www.gt40s.com/forum/superformance-gt40s/39970-new-gt-forum-member.html

 

[Randy Farnsworth]

On the vertical bulkhead. Just above the fuel tank sponson. Should be obvious, sounds like yours is missing.

I found an old post from SPF that shows about 4 other places to look and found it on the frame near the exhaust!

Randy

 

[Randy Farnsworth]

Yes,

The CR6ZZ are the ones. 215/50 front, 295/50 rear.

They are on the MK I pictured in this thread: http://www.gt40s.com/forum/superformance-gt40s/39970-new-gt-forum-member.html

EDIT! Found some 225/60 and 215/60 at Roger Kraus but no 50 series anywhere. FYI

Randy

 

[Rick Muck- Mark IV]

EDIT! Found some 225/60 and 215/60 at Roger Kraus but no 50 series anywhere. FYI

Randy

My bad......215/60 front, 295/50 rear. Typo.....look also at Sasco Sports for the Avons

 

[Dave Hood]

Dennis mounted my license plate on the frame below the exhaust. Dennis' foam wedge behind the seats is something I'd highly recommend.

I'm still running the B.F. Goodrich Radial T/As, but they're only rated to 112mph. I'm planning to switch to AVONs soon. Jim, I'm glad to hear you've gotten such good mileage with them.

 

[Mike]

That is where Dennis mounted mine as well. It didn't look bad at all but IMO looks a lot better mounted inside vs out.

 

[Randy Farnsworth]

I have BFG TA's as well and yes they are a joke in this car. But, the Avon's are only a V rating, but if you look up how they received this speed rating, that's at continuous use. I looked at the Hoosier R6's but they state not intended for street use even though they are DOT approved.

Not sure where I want to put the license plate...I like the inside idea.

I have bought some parts from Olthoff just to get me started, they suggested moving the pedals, but think the foam would be an easy fix.

Thanks so far for the help, awesome cars here.

Randy