Forgeline sends out there wheels for independent testing. They are tested to the point they fail. Many times that rate is approximately 10,000,000 miles and more which no vehicle can obtain. You can sleep easy at night running these wheels.
Unfortunately no. My local dealer didn't qualify and we are planning on building a house next spring. Also looking into a new business venture. I'm hoping Ford will keep manufacturing them in '18 or the GT500 will share the same architecture. Used might be an option too.
I'd be happy to talk...
That car could've gotten total because it wasn't his the previous owners fault. The insurance company probably didn't want a fight on their hands. If it went to auction and sold for $40k that's probably a wash with repair costs.
As others have said change the oil. The first oil change is always the dirtiest it should ever be and change it again when you get home. You're not going to go balls out for the first part of the day. Properly run track days will have you build up to speed. It's recommended to check the oil...