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Rob
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: VN Capital
Posts: 1,584
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Following the trend from previous years, What are your plans for your pride and joy this year?
My plans are: -Downsize from 20" advanti's to S1 tickford 17's (chuck the 20's on the parents territory for lols) -Have the front left qtr resprayed -Change interior light from purple to green -Re-do green dash lights from LED to brighter SMD globes -Cut the exhaust tip back or replace it with a new one -Dummy fit the bodykit i have and decide whether its worth wasting more money on. -If the kit goes ahead will look at a cam ^ should do for a year |
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Regular Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Perth
Posts: 267
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Based on my past performances I am going to be more realistic about my 2012 plans.
As such, they are as follows: - change engine oil - vacuum interior |
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Regular Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 385
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Being a black car in Melbourne, washing it every weekend for starters.
Im going to go through the front brakes, and suspension, as theres some creaking going on. Other than that, most of my work will be on the ZD this year. |
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When in doubt, GAS IT!!
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Lower Eyre Peninsula, SA
Posts: 3,018
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I think I'll leave well enough alone for the most part, you know the old saying, " if it ain't broke, don't fix it" lol
About the only thing I'll be looking to do is put some new shocks on both Fords through the year when time and funds permit. Most of my time and effort will be going into tweaking the fish'n bus. Wider wheels, bigger exhaust, pump up the turbo boost a tad and a 2" lift, not necessarily in that order. Bushbasher
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. HERS- BFIII Wagon Gold, alloys, dual fuel, bullbar, big tow pack, trans cooler, fully rebuilt HD suspension, Clarion, alarmed, full 2 1/2" sports system, mint body MINE- AUII Forte Meteorite, dual fuel but otherwise bog stock. MINE- AUII Fairlane Sportsman Liquid Silver over meteorite,HIDs', Airhog, Eagle Leads, dual fuel, custom rear springs, BA slotted discs + a second one for spares . |
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All Bran = Regular Member
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: BrizVegas
Posts: 1,970
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Perhaps some plastic surgery, breast implants etc.
Oh! you mean the AU? Been replaced by a G6E but I'm kinda having trouble bring myself to selling the old girl (car or missus). Maybe I'll just keep it ![]() |
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Brisbane Northside Likes: Opposite Lock
Posts: 5,731
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Rather than my usual 'sell her' (like i've said for the past two or three years!), i'm going to go with 'keep her keeping on'.
This 'three year car' has now been with me for double that and is rapidly turning into a car for life.
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Current: Silhouette Black 2007 SY Ford Territory TX RWD 7-seater "Black Banger"
2006-2016: Regency Red 2000 AUII Ford Falcon Forte Automatic Sedan Tickford LPG "Millennium Falcon" |
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Powered by Tickford
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: In a glass case of emotion
Posts: 901
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new wheels
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https://i.ibb.co/mF6pJgR/AUIIXR8.jpg SILHOUETTE AUII XR8 Leather, Premium sound, Momo S/wheel & gear knob, Sunroof, 20" Advanti Desires, Bulge, XR50 Front, Pacemaker extractors, Ballistic cats, 2.5" cat back system, Rebel bar & skirts, XR scuff plates, Kings SL & SSL springs |
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I ♥ EDM
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Posts: 5,141
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My forte will, combined with special money powers, transform into a S1 XR8. With a whole new VIN & everything....
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3..2..1..
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Bellbird park
Posts: 7,218
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new wheels, miscellaneous fibreglass bits, ghia interior, tints. exhaust.
half of the fibreglass done |
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Lost Boost Gained Class
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Werribee, Melbourne
Posts: 2,763
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donno its up for sale maybee wash it and race if it dont sell
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Victoria
Posts: 613
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im gunna count anything ive done today onwards cuz its basically 2012 haha
finish Lowering her (front was done today, back isnt yet) Hoping for new wheels soon, or at least to make these ones all the same colour finally get it painted, ideally before AFD Adelaide in March Install my new speakers in the parcel shelf. upgrade my subs Proper cat back, rather than my current one which is just a muffler cut out with a pipe in its place
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1988 XF Panelvan - Cam, 5 speed conversion, LSD, interior swap, 235/60-15 front, 275/60-15 rear, extractors/exhaust, Kings super low front and 2" blocks rear 1993 Honda VFR750F |
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Now With 2 Cylinders More
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sunny Coast, QLD
Posts: 346
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Realistic goals for the end of 2012...
Lowered - New springs, Leafs, Shocks, and Nolathane kit throughout. Stereo - Finish it off as its half done. Re-do sub box (smaller, configured better, and ported instead of sealed) New headunit. Possibly new front stage (I think I "may"have blown the front left from the existing sound stage. Thats the realistic goals. Possibly start purchasing some wheels/go faster bits depending on what comes up and at what price. I already have new Edelbrock heads sitting in my Garage. So an intake, zorst and lumpy cam would go well with them. |
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Next upgraded Mk1 Leopard
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Location: Sydney, in the burbs
Posts: 4,908
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Plastic Surgery 1 AUII Monsoon Blue How 2's: Change rear view mirror, Install backfire valve, Change foam front seats, Install auto transmission cooler, Replace Trans Shift Globe, Remove front door Trim, Paint AU headlights, install door spears, Premium Rear Parcel Shelf, go here...
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Banned
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: NSW
Posts: 1,424
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Regular Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Mexico Vic
Posts: 356
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Sell her and get an FG ute or a hilux
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Mr Polish
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Across the road from Speedway City
Posts: 1,977
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repaint bumper bars
new wheels suspension, new bushes 4 piston calipers or 2 if thats as big as I can go new consumables (liquids, drive belt etc) braided brake lines paint cowling fit new wiper arms and much more it may spend all year on the hoist waiting for me to return from america and save for the parts
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Victoria
Posts: 613
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New speakers = done Just leaves exhaust and paint now, and new wheels eventually
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1988 XF Panelvan - Cam, 5 speed conversion, LSD, interior swap, 235/60-15 front, 275/60-15 rear, extractors/exhaust, Kings super low front and 2" blocks rear 1993 Honda VFR750F |
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rexnet
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Posts: 3,562
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raise it up.
new shocks in the front. fix the front bar. stop leaks. Diff/timing cover/Power steering rack. 8" sub. maybe some 18' rims. Detail the paint. continue to maintain it. |
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Parts bin special
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Narre Warren, Vic
Posts: 8,275
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Replace heater core
Fix aerial Fix rust spot on drivers door Not a lot for what is pretty much a stock daily.
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Weekender 1964 US Falcon Futura convertible - Rangoon Red 260 Windsor V8, 4 speed manual, LHD, Electronic ignition, Mustang wheels https://fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11470868 Daily 2014 SZII Territory diesel - basic runabout Previous Cars 1990 EAII Fairmont Ghia - Tickford engine, 5 speed, SVO wheels, bodykit, much more 2000 AUII Fairmont - XR wheels, Ghia interior 2010 FG XR50T ute - XR8 bonnet, Streetfighter intake |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Melbourne, Vic
Posts: 1,121
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Well if 2011 is anything to go by my plans will definitely change. But as follows is the key plan
- Finally convert the wagon to a V8. - Fit the Fairlane dash and interior. Some parts already started. - Fit the entire stereo (really do sub box, fiberglass rear trim tobfit 6x9's) - stop the exhaust rattle - Replace the rear shocks - Finish installing BA Ariel and delete the front Ariel - Get a fairmont this lip for the bottom of the front bumper That should keep me pretty dam busy. Plus keep it clean and enjoy it. Only problem is being my last year of uni plus trying to find a fulltime job may make finding the time difficult. But only time will tell.
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AU III Forte wagon - V8, 5spd man, lowered, 18" Honeycombs, Stock diff rebuilt with TruTrac LSD, Leather Ghia interior/dash, custom twin 2.5" into single 3" exhaust. Wagon Build AU I Forte Sedan - No longer
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Regular Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Cedar Vale
Posts: 64
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Hoping to finalize the rest of my V8 supercar kit and get it fitted and painted....
would be nice if i could get an engineer to allow me to run full supercar Uprights and rear hubs to run Center lock rims too..... ![]()
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Critical Thinker
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 20,320
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Well for me I am trying to cut down on the spending on my car as much as I can considering Im building a house this year.
But if I can get the following done this year, I will be stoked. Fit 5 sp conversion Fit short shifter during conversion New 3" exhaust system 2 bar map sensor xcal3 retune. Try and hit min 220rwkw mark with unopened motor. I am expecting to spend about 2-3k+ to get this all done. Anything more than this will be a bonus.
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Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Melbourne's outer west
Posts: 168
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In order:
- Install short shifter (that I've had for months but realised I can't do myself) - CAI upgrade - Upgrade / upsize front brakes and braided lines (BF XR8 I think) - Full Exhaust - Any recommendations? - Suspension upgrades (maybe) Providing I can find the money ![]()
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HIS: AU III XR8 220, 5 speed manual, short shifter, MSD coils, ACRON CAI, Front 330mm brakes with C4 calipers and braided lines ![]() HERS: BA Fairmont, vapour injected LPG I reject your reality and substitute my own! |
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Critical Thinker
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 20,320
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"the greatest trick the devil pulled, is convincing the world he doesn't exist" 2022 Mazda CX5 GTSP Turbo 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Highlander 1967 XR FALCON 500 Cars previously owned: 2021 Subaru Outback Sport 2018 Subaru XV-S 2012 Subaru Forester X 2007 Subaru Liberty GT 2001 AU2 75th Anniversary Futura 2001 Subaru GX wagon 1991 EB XR8 1977 XC Fairmont 1990 EA S Pak 1984 XE S Pak 1982 ZJ Fairlane 1983 XE Fairmont 1989 EA Falcon 1984 Datsun Bluebird Wagon 1975 Honda Civic |
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Resident AFF detailer
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Melbourne, VIC
Posts: 3,730
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Well 2011 I did absolutely nothing AU-wise, so this year there's going to be a few things happening, and all pretty soon as well!
Engine & Driveline - Install 3.45 diff & speedo cog (got these yesterday ) - Install MACE upper and lower manifold insulators (got them already) - Full coolant flush and replace all hoses (got a full Gates hose kit for CHEAP several months ago) - Install magnetic oil drain plug (got it already) - Replace coilpack Handling - Install Whiteline 27mm front swaybar (got it already) - 4 new tyres & front wheel alignment - Replace front wheel bearings - Replace front ball joints Aesthetics - replace headlight globes with Xenon Blue ones (got them already) - replace crappy LED parkers for higher quality LED parkers (got them already) Other - New brake pads - machine the brake discs - clean the throttle body - re-gas the A/C Down the track later this year - window tint and another full detail. Then, if everything else is done - might get some vinyl signage made up to get the car working for me as a promotional vehicle!
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: central vic
Posts: 619
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Probably nothing exept for tint. Once a house is purchased, should cop a manual conversion, exhaust, extractors, cam.
Can anyone recomend a shock/spring combo that rides decently while still sitting nice on 19s? And does anyone else have the problem of their car sitting much lower on the drivers side? |
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Brisbane Northside Likes: Opposite Lock
Posts: 5,731
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Resident AFF detailer
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Melbourne, VIC
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Virtuous Bogan (TM)
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Location: TAS
Posts: 27,559
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Yeap Im another one that is going to raise to near stock height.
Other than that not much, maybe a new head unit although I dont want to really get rid of the stock one as aftermarket never looks as good...but I am over ad breaks.
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3..2..1..
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Bellbird park
Posts: 7,218
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certainly not a bone jarrer. |
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