Genius or to lazy?

Michael T · December 9

@rasbury .... yes and Ford and GM also jointly developed the 10R80 automatic (paddle shifting) transmission used in today's Mustang GTs and yesterday's GM Camaro......Geez I'm talking about cars now - that's how far I've fallen and unlike Cableguy Greg I can't even sleep in mine! :-(

rasbury · December 9

You are 100% correct @Michael T. When we ordered them they were drop shipped to the modifier and then trucked to the dealers. Most modified vehicle plants today are near the plants or at least a rail head so they can go back into the rail system. I did a lot of modified vehicles but again for fleet accounts, not fancy mustangs!

Rich_ · December 10

rasbury said:

Rich_ said:

And Saleen

Wasn't tge saleen mostly just a trim package...like king ranch ...? I don't recall those being heavily modified like rosch or shelby...these new ones @Michael T mentioned I've not heard of.

Saleen did some significant renovations that were all sanctioned by Ford, still carried a basic Ford warranty (although supplemented by Saleen), and had Saleen parts available through Ford. Saleen even had a hand in building the rolling chassis and painting for the GT when they were available.

But as mentioned, not on the Ford assembly line

Lake_Bum · December 10

rasbury said:

Absolutely - happens all the time. The 10 speed transmission for f150 was a joint venture with GM so any does not make such investments for nothing.

I own a Ford Ranger that has that same 10 speed transmission, paired with the EcoBoost engine the truck hauls some MAJOR bootay! Very happy with it so far

captkevin · December 10

My CT5 has the 10 speed trans with 3.0 twin turbo v6 & no complaints here

Michael T · December 12

Friend has the same year Mustang GT as me. He bet me a few beers he could out shift my 10R80 with his 6 speed. Nope, I said - I told him to google some comments. He was adamant. We straight lined it up an on ramp to a 400 series road at about 1 a.m. I did not use the paddles (which are great fun) and let the10R80 do its own thing, it shifts stinkin' fast and holds the revs high. I gapped him no problem. Beer always tastes better when it's free......as for boats I smoked every Sea Ray (sorry to swear) that tried to run my Rinker EC 360 with twin 502s. If you wait long enough stupid will come to you and often bears free beers.

Dream_Inn · December 13

@Michael T nice to see you haven’t changed in your old age 😀

Michael T · December 13

@Dream_Inn ..... ain't that the truth brother - just had my 75th birthday party! Still having too much fun!

rasbury · December 13

Yikes @Michael T- I'm not that far behind: 68 this summer...

captkevin · December 13

Time flys when you are having fun

Dream_Inn · December 13

I feel pretty young all of a sudden at age of 55!😀

Lake_Bum · December 14

Holy Crap. I'm in diapers over here at 53

Michael T · December 14

Ras - 68? You're just a teenager @Lake_Bum ..... at 53 you're not even allowed to be in this discussion! lol ..... that goes for you too @Dream_Inn

mbnarney · December 14

75 here--old cars,old boats, old women!

Ian · December 14

I’m 61 so I can some of you young bucks and some old geezers!

captkevin · December 15

58 here

captkevin · December 15

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My Dad has a place in Bonita Springs that had 7 foot of water in hurrican Ian. Everything on the 1st floor had to be replaced including garage door & opener. Just discovered this is how they installed the door sensors.

captkevin · December 15

Genius or lazy?

LaRea · December 15

Clever! That will keep those pesky sensors from getting damaged by the next 7-foot flood.

mbnarney · December 15

I think these must be the same folks that worked on my boat.

captkevin · December 15

Never would have thought of this. Talked with several people that admitted to having this same set up. This was done by a professional door company. Kind of surprised they would do this.

mbnarney · December 15

That defeats the main safety mechanism which is to stop the door before it hits you or your car.

Michael T · December 16

I did that on my last house too or the neighbour's dog who liked me better than him would keep triggering them. Have seen it done too many times to count. Works great unless someone or a vehicle gets damaged - if so, better get them on the door frames fast. :-)

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