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    GT: Battery reconnect, any special procedure?

    My simple question is there a special procedure when reconnecting the battery? my owners manual just says don't have key in the ignition. If your interested in why i have pulled the battery out then read the rest below. ------------------------' basically my c-tek mxs 5.0 charger has been...
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    GT: Any advice on where not to cavity wax? I.e specific non obvious holes in body/panel to avoid?

    Basically quick question before I start the job over the next few days.... Any direct experience of specific body/panel holes not to to inject cavity wax into on a granturismo? I will be taking my time and of course avoiding any obvious holes which are open to the engine bay for example. Let me...
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    GT: Body drain hole location(s)?

    I have had a look in the workshop manual, and a general forum search, but I cannot determine from my armchair what the body drain (water) locations are on a GT. Does any one know of hand. I am happy to have a look, if you explain the general location. The reason I ask, is simply because I...
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    GT: Jack Pads, Jack Stand Rubbers and Wheel Alignment Tools

    I bought some toys for the GT, to assist with jacking/jack stands and for taking the wheels on an off (so i dont drop them on the brake caliper or discs). So i I thought I would share. I will do 3 posts, so all of the photos are grouped. ===== JACK PADS ===== First the jack pads, I heard the...
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    GT Subframes - Wax Injection - Drill for injection and or drain holes? Plug top holes?

    Hi All, Thanks to this forum I learned alot about GT subframes before buying a GT. Really great resource, and posts to forwarn! Mine looks good, I am only just starting to work on my GT, and have decided to start with a some preventative work on my front and rear subframes, while it is off the...
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    GTS Workshop/Service manual? Preferably 2011 MC Shift. And/or Technical bulletins

    Does anyone know how I find a 2011 GranTurismo 4.7 MC Shift workshop/service manual? I am happy to pay for one....! I am also interested in technical bulletins, if they are available. Ive seen the Maserati Tech info thing - I'm guess that will be alot of cash? I'm just a hobbyist. Is there a...
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    F1 GTS - Clutch slip/judder reverse - starting point....? Clutch re-learn? F1 oil change?

    Hi All, I purchased a 2011 F1 Granturismo GTS a few months back, I absolutely love it! It is hands down the best car I have ever owned, really happy with my purchase Since purchase I have had the following Clutch slip on occasion, normally within the first 100 metres of driving the car. Engine...
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    Wanted Gran Turismo 4.7 MC shift preferred - Red, Tan or Creme interior

    So I'm looking for a GTS. This is what i'm after Light or eye popping paint colour (White, Silver, Red, Grey, Yellow, etc) - no black, dark blue, etc Red, Tan or Creme interior. I have a phobia (joke) to dark (i.e black interiors), yellow paint on black would be the only exception. If it makes...
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    Granturismo 2013 onwards Auto (ZF) VERSUS 2007 to 2012 MC Shift (F1)

    Hi all, My first post. I have been reading the forum for some time. I am in the market for a GTS (light paint, red interior). I have settled on the idea of a MC Shift, on the basis it would be generally be a weekend car for use on open A and B roads. Occasional rush hour traffic. No slopes to...