Robbo Member 249 Member For: 22y 4m 11d Location: Sydney Posted 31/10/03 10:30 AM Share Posted 31/10/03 10:30 AM Hi all,Just interested to know how many have made the change from T (or NA) to GT.How did you move your T and what are your thoughts now.The dark side is VERY strong. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7200-from-t-to-gt-or-gt-p/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra potty trained Lifetime Members 1,938 Member For: 21y 11m 18d Gender: Male Posted 31/10/03 10:48 AM Share Posted 31/10/03 10:48 AM it's a boring story .... cya Robbo :lol: drop in and visit the forum sometime :lol: j/k it is a real pull ... but I must admit that after some mods to the T and having driven a couple of modded n/a GTs .... I love the T more ... sits better B) Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7200-from-t-to-gt-or-gt-p/#findComment-61472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondie Firm Member Donating Members 2,924 Member For: 22y 5m 11d Location: Adelaide Hills Posted 31/10/03 12:26 PM Share Posted 31/10/03 12:26 PM Robbo, have you ever owned a V8?l came out of a V8 into our XR6T and the thing l missed more than anything else was the driveability you get from a V8. l found the T to be awesome when in its sweet spot, but at other times found the lack of power when not in the 'band' very disappointing. The combination of lower compression and a large turbo makes the engine fairly sluggish when the revs are below 2 grand. V8's remain popular not just because of their sound, but all round driveability. The GT just happens to be an awesome car too Take one for a drive and you will be won over. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7200-from-t-to-gt-or-gt-p/#findComment-61481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 4m 30d Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 31/10/03 01:38 PM Share Posted 31/10/03 01:38 PM Quote Robbo, have you ever owned a V8?Bloody stang's comin outa his ear's Simon. THIS thing roared off today. THIS thing's never gunna see the light of day again....... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7200-from-t-to-gt-or-gt-p/#findComment-61488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HocuSChrisT Guests Posted 31/10/03 08:56 PM Share Posted 31/10/03 08:56 PM It's a matter of oppinion. If you've just bought a T, unless your Renee Rivken, stick with it for 3 years, until warranty is up. Then... upgrade, get the life out of your car, and a new GT will be there in 3 years time if your ready for one. Insurance is a factor also. If only I had the $$ I would have bought a GT. However... I wouldn't go from a T to a GT, that would be simply stupid, I'd be loosing money. But, if you haven't bought a T yet remember...IF YOU'RE GONNA BE A BEAR!! BE A GRIZZLY.... BUY THE GT :lol: Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7200-from-t-to-gt-or-gt-p/#findComment-61505 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Member 249 Member For: 22y 4m 11d Location: Sydney Posted 31/10/03 09:53 PM Author Share Posted 31/10/03 09:53 PM Mondie ...I've owned a lot of cars .. 2 of them were V8s. One was a VK Police Special and the other was a VN SS.I would consider that the GT is a better all round package to the T but I can't see the sense in changing before say ... 3 years. I plan to mod the T a little and it will probably eat unmodded GTs for breakfast.I understand what you say about the power however, but it is in the skill of the driver I feel. If you know the car well, you will know how to get the most out of it, especially in manual.I took my T to Wakefield Park a few weeks back and thrashed the hell out of it. In standard form it was just a pretty quick car compared to a few of the modded cars that were there. In modded form, it will be something to be reckoned with.Don't misunderstand my comments though ... My next car will probably be a V8 again. This is my 3rd XR6 and I regard the complete package as being close to the 3 best cars I have owned with the T being the best.I guess the good news is that while I'm driving a really nice, and quick, car, I can look around and see what is on offer and what will be coming out in the future ... A GTHO maybe ?? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7200-from-t-to-gt-or-gt-p/#findComment-61517 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guests Posted 31/10/03 10:27 PM Share Posted 31/10/03 10:27 PM Forget comparing a 6T with a V8.They are two seperate motors ,two seperate cars.If you want,like, the low down grunt then its a V8 for you(like Mondie says)Ive gotten used to the sluggishness (which really aint that bad) of the slugg ,but there is no way I will ever sell the old XY Clevo.Guess Ive got the best of both worldsvik Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7200-from-t-to-gt-or-gt-p/#findComment-61524 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhawk ....Time to lay this fairytale aside...... Donating Members 2,657 Member For: 22y 1m 2d Gender: Male Location: In the Ferry on the River Styx, not getting out just yet! Posted 01/11/03 12:37 AM Share Posted 01/11/03 12:37 AM My comments are along the line of Mondies, although it's been a while since I've owned a V8.I can only compare my T to a GT-P demo, but that 5 hrs or so convinced EID and I that the GT was worth the investment and parting with our beloved T. The T was the best car I have owned as an all round package, to date, would have to say the drivability of the Supra was a bit better (stuck like sh!t to a blanket) :DBut the T was quick, gearbox lacked a bit, I would say the auto on the T would be the better combination, however if the series II has a better manual box then all the better, love manuals personally.Brakes on the T.......average, premiums should be standard on the T.Insurance on the T was dearer than the GT (quote) by about $40.00.Moved the T fairly quickly, I think it had something to do with the colour as a guy had a Blueprint here in WA on the market for longer than mine with heaps more extras and sold it for the same price (go Team HgAg).The presence, drivability, low down torque, finish (inside and out), the little extras on the GT make it soooooo much better. Can't wait to get the beast in my garage! And will give my thoughts on the GT, that you can bank on! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7200-from-t-to-gt-or-gt-p/#findComment-61539 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennAUII Former XT pilot Lifetime Members 4,791 Member For: 21y 8m 20d Gender: Male Location: The Womb Posted 01/11/03 02:46 AM Share Posted 01/11/03 02:46 AM Redhawk said: Moved the T fairly quickly, I think it had something to do with the colour as a guy had a Blueprint here in WA on the market for longer than mine with heaps more extras and sold it for the same price (go Team HgAg). goes to show you western australians have no taste! lol only jokinghow long till you get the GT? they are soooo nice. And will look great in vixen too Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7200-from-t-to-gt-or-gt-p/#findComment-61550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
240 T Member 335 Member For: 22y 7d Gender: Male Location: Mexico Posted 02/11/03 09:49 AM Share Posted 02/11/03 09:49 AM Redhawk I envy you Supra TO XR6T TO GT you lucky bugger I hope one day to own as many awsome car's as you Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/7200-from-t-to-gt-or-gt-p/#findComment-61777 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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