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12-10-2005, 11:31 PM
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ILUCIV
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Frankston
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yes, yes, yes, another new member with ANOTHER new xr6t.
by-jingos if Holden are aiming for a million sales this year, how many is ford going to get? with territory and xr6t/xr8 plus fpv sales, i'm sure Ford would be close. Anyway, i've been reading threads from here for a while guys and you are quite entertaining and informative at the same time. so first of all a big congratulations for the great work and thanks for having me (sorry i sorta invited myself)! brief history: Turbo addict since owning '86 VL Calais Turbo. that was back in 2002 when Wheels broke the story that Ford were going to release a 4.0L in-line 6 turbo. Since then it was a dream of mine to one day own one. I figured my life would make complete sense if i had one of those. As things worked out, my driving record wasn't too good with the VL and just before 21st birthday i wrote off the Calais :( luckily i was not injured in any way. If the vl HAD traction control it would still be here today. So anyway, I was forced to drive nanna's corolla seca for just about 2 years. I vowed to get myself into another turbo before i was an old fuddy-duddy and had someone else dictating what sort of car to buy (a fiance or wife). so, here i am with a 2 month old Shockwave XR6T 6-spd manual with premium sound. I have fallen in love. great package, everything you'd ever want in a family car with a pinch of performance thrown in, LOL! It's a great daily driver and something I'm sure i'll enjoy for many moons to come. To save you asking for pics i'll post them now... i'm just looking to communicate with people who share the same interests and want to enjoy their cars as it sounds like you guys do... Thanks once again, cheers ILUCIV |
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12-10-2005, 11:39 PM
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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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12-10-2005, 11:42 PM
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nice intro...welcome to the forum mate!
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12-10-2005, 11:42 PM
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ILUCIV
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Frankston
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Thanks, thanks for having me!
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12-10-2005, 11:43 PM
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Ich bin ein auslander
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Loving the Endorphine Machine
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Welcome and enjoy the ride!
That is a very nice T you have there, it is so new it still has the Ford tissues (my wife used all mine).
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12-10-2005, 11:47 PM
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ILUCIV
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Frankston
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yeah, i know, i'm going to hold on to those tissues. lol.. i can just imagine writing a for sale ad for a car... "05 mkII BA xr6, man, prem. sound, tint, original ford tissues..." HAHA... I was reading a thread from a couple of days/weeks ago and someone was asking about an XR without a spoiler. I know a guy with a RAPID T, he has 6k worth of adjustable suspension (nearly always set at illegal height) and has just got the spoiler removed. He's waiting to get it back. He hates spoilers. I asked about the holes in the boot and he said they fill 'em in, well obviously, but i can imagine the touch up paint being dotted on the metal where the holes used to be. LOL. He is also putting a XR8 bonnet on then upgrading the turbo! Will be good. anyway, thanks for your POSTS!
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12-10-2005, 11:48 PM
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Ich bin ein auslander
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Loving the Endorphine Machine
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Might have to have a chat to my friend who is a ford mech, but it is not the same (I want the original box)
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12-10-2005, 11:54 PM
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ILUCIV
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Frankston
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see, people will want them, then you can ask whatever price you want... haha
i still find stickers that the factory put on the car that, because the delivery was so rushed, final detail didn't have time to pick up... :P |
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13-10-2005, 12:16 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Rockingham WA
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hi mate.
nice lookin ride!! i see you have the premium sound screen, but do you have the in dash 6 stacker?? i dont have either but thought you could only get the colour screen with the stacker?? cheers Bass
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BLUEPRINT XR6T XR8 CAI - K&N Filter - T56 - Generic Tune
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13-10-2005, 12:23 PM
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13.96 @ 101.65
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attached is a pic of what i mean!!
EDIT: hmm didn't work to well but you see what i mean??
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BLUEPRINT XR6T XR8 CAI - K&N Filter - T56 - Generic Tune
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13-10-2005, 06:36 PM
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ILUCIV
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Frankston
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yeah i have the in-dash 6 stacker with the lcd screen = Premium Sound. It's really cool. I have the ambition to make it a DVD player/TV screen in the not to distant future!
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13-10-2005, 06:46 PM
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ILUCIV
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Frankston
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i'm also looking for some original 18's or original Typhoon wheels. anyone who can help me? cheers
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13-10-2005, 07:50 PM
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Redhead extraordinaire...
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Blue Mountains, NSW
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Hello mate, welcome aboard
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13-10-2005, 08:00 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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welcome to the fourms.
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13-10-2005, 08:02 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2005
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Welcome to hell... population many, we've been warming a spot for you...
haha Only jokin, welcome, hope you have fun on here
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13-10-2005, 10:17 PM
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ILUCIV
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Frankston
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Thanks everyone, it feels good to be accepted!
I have a quick question: I have purchased an ss inductions (don't know why i bought the damn thing if it has a holden name in it, oh well) double pod/guage holder. It is pretty good and i think it will do the trick for what i want. Anyway, i have purchased a AUTOMETER ULTRA LITE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE and the same but BOOST. I was just wondering if I should attempt to do the install myself and risk making a complete blunder of the dash (screwdriver marks, scratches, cracked lcd screen... etc etc believe me the screen is what may seem to be a safe distance away from where i would mean to be working but somehow knowing my luck i will stuff it) or just get someone to do it more professionally? i wouldn't even know what to start poking around for at the top of the dash, and making the guages fit snuggly? I have no idea... i need help...??? THANKS in advance
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13-10-2005, 10:25 PM
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ILUCIV
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Frankston
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ohh, i have to tell people about this guy on ebay... he's selling a boss v8 engine with 10,000 k's under it's belt, a turbo I6, original genuine steering wheels, the list goes on... his ebay id is drg203 and he's in Melb. He's worth a check out! this is the page with the turbo engine http://cgi.ebay.com.au/FORD-BA-XR6T-...QQcmdZViewItem click into it and then you can click on "view seller's other items"
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14-10-2005, 03:23 AM
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Cruisin' When-ever I Can!
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Perth WA
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Welcome aboard mate!
Love the ride... XR6T's are horn!
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14-10-2005, 08:07 PM
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rofl copter
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Werribee
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howdy, welcome again! what mods do you have planned for the T? bigger turbo... not much else you can do apart from engine work
 well you dont need to, the xr6ts are that sexy it doesnt need anything done! and u can always do with more power
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14-10-2005, 08:07 PM
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rofl copter
Join Date: Aug 2005
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oh BTW that guy on ebay is FTG auto salvage (I THINK!!) he is a sponsor of FFAU!! hes a mad guy
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14-10-2005, 08:25 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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awesome car mate....welcome!
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14-10-2005, 08:29 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
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Excellent car mate , welcome aboard
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16-10-2005, 05:45 PM
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ILUCIV
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Frankston
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thanks guys!
I went to the Melb cruise on Friday night and it was awesome. Only did the second leg but it was a whole lot of fun, can't wait to see some pics. They're probably already on here somewhere. Anyway, mods to do mods to do... hmmm... well ultimately APS Phase 1,2 and 3. It's just fine at the moment though and cash is a little sparse so i'll do driving it as stock. I have tinted the windows though, just in time for summer, so i'm looking forward to saving money on fuel (???) and keeping cool. Thanks for the posts... |
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not another new member...
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