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31-12-2005, 08:14 PM
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Back in the Game!
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Perth, WA
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Thought I might say G'Day to everyone.
I've had a brief look at this site before but got talking to Craig from Aussie Car Enhancements who gave me a rundown on how this works. After owning a series of manual XR8s, I currently own a bog stock AU III XR6 HP that for some reason goes like hell and a "work in progress" 66 Mustang and I LUUUUUVVVVV Fords. I'm also a member of the FPV & XR Owners Club of Vic. Can't understand why anybody would buy a Commodore (at least not a 6 cylinder anyhow!) One confession though... I Did own and run a 10 second HQ Monaro in the early 90's. Anyhow, Hope to have lots of chats with you all in the future. Have a safe and happy New Year |
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31-12-2005, 08:17 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: In A House
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welcome aboard
and yeah auxr6's i reckon go better then the 8's and i tend to agree with commo's and v6's etc nothing beats a 8 i reckon ;) |
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31-12-2005, 09:04 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Warragamba, NSW
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Welcome, love the handle, worked with a bloke who had an original manifold (triple two's) for a Windsor, would not part with it, no matter how much money I offered. He'd be sitting on a gold mine now. Had a ZC to put it on as well, beetle!
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31-12-2005, 09:10 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Newcastle, NSW
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 If its a Auto 6 I dont want anything to do with it,also do you know about the VL Turbos? Anyway welcome to AFF mate. |
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31-12-2005, 10:37 PM
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Back in the Game!
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Location: Perth, WA
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Oh yeah, I know about VL Turbos. Drove one back when they were new and my brother owned a N/A berlina wagon and even that flew. Awesome for their day but they don't really count 'cause they're really a Nissan in disguise. The BA XR6 Turbo was modeled on the cult status of the VL Turbo. In 10 years time, every P plater this side of the Black Stump will have one!!! My AU is an auto but I just wanted a nice 6 cyl Auto to drive to work and back after driving a V8 manuals for years. I was going to buy a fairmont but my wife (who by the way is a holden girl) said if i'm going to modify it then i might as well just buy another XR. Cheers 4 now. |
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31-12-2005, 10:56 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: IN A 5.0
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Welcome hope you enjoy your stay here
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01-01-2006, 07:40 AM
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DJR TM#54
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: on my p.c now with internet! ok i'll still use works internet too.
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Hi & welcome, hope you enjoy the site.
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When traveling to V8 Supercar rounds, i book through KYLEE MOLE Travel agents, She Goes, She Goes, She Goes & I just went. Now Zetec Powered. 1.6lt of madness. But the XR8 still remains 
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01-01-2006, 11:08 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Welcome aboard, have fun and learn a little along the way.
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igodabigblackshinycar and I relented and allowed a BMW into the garage. 
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01-01-2006, 06:45 PM
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Back in the Game!
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Perth, WA
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Thanks for making me feel welcome Guys.
Hope you all had a good night and haven't got sore heads today. Took the Mustang out to the Mornington Hot Rod show this morning only to get drenched and discover that the windscreen I had fitted about 3 months ago leaks like a sieve. Should have got a professional to fit it instead of a mate of a mate! Happy New Year. |
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01-01-2006, 06:53 PM
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AFF's 1st DM.......
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Wha???... There is only 2 states 2 be in.. WA or Drunk..
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G'Day mate .. Welcome to the Forums..
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01-01-2006, 07:32 PM
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Force Fed Fords
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Victoria
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Hiya Tri Power. Welcome to Ford Forums. You live out Melton way?
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01-01-2006, 07:45 PM
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Back in the Game!
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Location: Perth, WA
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G'day RedRum,
I'm in Mt Martha. About 2 hrs away from Melton which is probably a good thing as I'd probably spend all my spare time and cash hanging out at Aussie Car Enhancements. Also a bummer being so far away from the drag strips. But it is only 2 mins to the beach, which has been a bonus the last few days.
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2016 Focus RS MK3 XHII XR8 Falcon Ute S/C 5.0 Manual '66 Mustang coupe 289 Auto 70 Mustang Mach1 351 4V/Shaker Auto Previous forum rides: XH Falcon Ute 4.0 Auto BF XR8 5.4 Manual '88 60 Series Landcruiser Turbo Diesel. Komatsu 830E Haul Pac- 2500hp, 165tonnes. AUIII XR6 HP: Prepared by Aussie Car Enhancements & Custom Tuned by Blue Power to a record setting 14.22@96mph. BA Fairmont Ghia 5.4 3V :Unfinished business. |
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01-01-2006, 11:13 PM
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Force Fed Fords
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Victoria
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Being a Geelong boy, now living in Western Suburbs can't say I am familiar with Mt Martha. I am currently working out Melton way, at least for next few weeks. Craig a good bloke, has done some work to my wheels, cash the only thing holding me back at the moment.
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02-01-2006, 12:21 AM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: vic
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Welcome to the site and have fun !
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Like xk-xf's?
http://www.ozfalcon.com.au/ |
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02-01-2006, 12:24 AM
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Mot Adv-NSW
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Lake Macquarie, NSW
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Hello, welcome.
I drive a Ford (and other vehicles). That is all one can say really without upsetting someone.
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ORDER FORD AUSTRALIA PART NO: AM6U7J19G329AA. This is a European-UN/AS3790B Spec safety-warning triangle used to give advanced warning to approaching traffic of a vehicle breakdown, or crash scene (to prevent secondary). Stow in the boot area. See your Ford dealer for this $35.95 safety item & when you buy a new Ford, please insist on it! See Page 83, part 4.4.1 http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/media...eSafePart4.pdf |
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02-01-2006, 12:31 AM
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Just Super Happy now :)
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Brisbane
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Welcome to the forums
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PhantomBA XR6 (Sold), now a VW owner (don't hold it against me )& also a CM Valiant Wagon, gotta love the old Val's  see her progress here NOW SOLD :( but now have a
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02-01-2006, 12:35 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Hello, welcome.
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405rwhp LS1, FG XR6T Ute manual, VE series 2 Omega LPG. |
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02-01-2006, 12:57 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Dec 2005
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Welcome.. I'm a new member too and not up to scratch on the comp, but i'm keen to give it a go..
 : I'm a maaaaaaad FORD supporter too, and Love to giving it to my holden mate's.  : I've owned a couple of AU V8's and couldn't go back to a 6 now. Even though they can go hard.. Nothing like the sound of a V8. |
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02-01-2006, 08:29 AM
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Back in the Game!
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Perth, WA
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This is my first 6 cyl Auto and only 2nd 6 ever and its going to stay quiet. I'm getting extractors fitted this week but not the rest of the system. My last car was an AUII XR8 Ute with the full DiFillipo system and it used to turn heads but I'm not a fan of loud sixes. Besides, I've got the 'stang to listen to.
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2016 Focus RS MK3 XHII XR8 Falcon Ute S/C 5.0 Manual '66 Mustang coupe 289 Auto 70 Mustang Mach1 351 4V/Shaker Auto Previous forum rides: XH Falcon Ute 4.0 Auto BF XR8 5.4 Manual '88 60 Series Landcruiser Turbo Diesel. Komatsu 830E Haul Pac- 2500hp, 165tonnes. AUIII XR6 HP: Prepared by Aussie Car Enhancements & Custom Tuned by Blue Power to a record setting 14.22@96mph. BA Fairmont Ghia 5.4 3V :Unfinished business. |
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02-01-2006, 09:15 AM
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Sorry, nothing to do with the post, just read Tri Power 289's sig and burst into laughter:
"Uncontrolled use of Nitro Methane can lead to catastrophic engine failure." I would have thought it was pretty self evident... now excuse me while I go light my smoke with a stick of TNT! Anyhow, welcome to another westy!
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Older, wiser, poorer. Now in Euro-Trash. VW Coupe V6 4motion.
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02-01-2006, 09:36 AM
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Back in the Game!
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Location: Perth, WA
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I think thats the point. (It was taken from an automotive journal written in the 1960's accompanied by a shot of a cast iron hemi reduced to shrapnel.) Cheers. p.s. Mt Martha's in the South!
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2016 Focus RS MK3 XHII XR8 Falcon Ute S/C 5.0 Manual '66 Mustang coupe 289 Auto 70 Mustang Mach1 351 4V/Shaker Auto Previous forum rides: XH Falcon Ute 4.0 Auto BF XR8 5.4 Manual '88 60 Series Landcruiser Turbo Diesel. Komatsu 830E Haul Pac- 2500hp, 165tonnes. AUIII XR6 HP: Prepared by Aussie Car Enhancements & Custom Tuned by Blue Power to a record setting 14.22@96mph. BA Fairmont Ghia 5.4 3V :Unfinished business. |
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02-01-2006, 09:56 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: brisbane
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Hi and welcome to the site. Another ford fan, have you got any pics of your car.?
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02-01-2006, 05:18 PM
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GT4.
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Welcome.
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02-01-2006, 05:29 PM
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Location: Oakleigh
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welcome aboard, i share ur hatetred of holdens too and many others ;)
i made most of my friends from talkin bad of them lol have fun on the forums mate |
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02-01-2006, 08:28 PM
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Back in the Game!
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Location: Perth, WA
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Both a bit plain at the moment I know but they do me for now. I've got plans!!!
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2016 Focus RS MK3 XHII XR8 Falcon Ute S/C 5.0 Manual '66 Mustang coupe 289 Auto 70 Mustang Mach1 351 4V/Shaker Auto Previous forum rides: XH Falcon Ute 4.0 Auto BF XR8 5.4 Manual '88 60 Series Landcruiser Turbo Diesel. Komatsu 830E Haul Pac- 2500hp, 165tonnes. AUIII XR6 HP: Prepared by Aussie Car Enhancements & Custom Tuned by Blue Power to a record setting 14.22@96mph. BA Fairmont Ghia 5.4 3V :Unfinished business. |
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Hi to all from another new member
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