Welcome to New Members - Post here to say gday! - Page 40

Matty 31 · 23-01-2012, 09:07 PM

Hi everyone!

Some will know me from elsewhere, some know me for being a "pitch invader" of such at Riksta's Wednesday night HT meets (gotta thank Matt - Stalker - for that invite that started a trend)

Im generally known as Matty T, but i float around on a few other forums as Matty 31 (from my R31 Skyline owning days). I come bearing gifts, in the form of a PJ Ranger 4x4 Crew Cab (ex RAAF fleet car, 81k, safety pack, etc etc)

Its not my only ride, ive got a track only R32 GTR (that spends more time in the workshop with the dreaded RB26 syndrome haha, partly my fault), so needed a good tow car that was a bit quickier than my current one and still just as good on fuel

And to add to it, ive got a 67 Morris Mini Deluxe that i picked up off a work mate cheap, hasnt run in 16 years, so slowly working through everything and getting it running

Previous rides:
R31 Executive - RB20 turbo, 5 speed, locked diff, 17s, SAPOL approval to match
VR S pack ute - absolute POS, its ******** when they say you're "never late in a 3.8".....if it doesnt spin a bearing or throw a rod you might not be haha
GQ Patrol 2.8 turbo diesel - my current ride ive had for 3 and a half years, from stocker to monster truck in that time......but she's being traded in this Friday

Riksta · 23-01-2012, 09:30 PM

Welcome Matty, good to see you FINALLY got yourself a Ford and didn't have to badge the Troll as a Maverick to do so!!!

lymasc · 24-01-2012, 11:08 PM

good evening everyone, interesting place you have here..

fpv51 · 25-01-2012, 02:51 AM

hello to all im new to the forums and have found so much useful info here.

barry002 · 02-02-2012, 12:28 PM

G'day. I'm obviously new around these parts. Currently own 93' lightning, 82' F100, NL Fairlane V8, B2600 4x4, missus has the ba xr6. Great site with some inneresting tech and some great rides.

laidback · 12-02-2012, 10:04 AM

G'day, I've just bought a VH Transit to convert to a toy hauler. As usual I went looking for Transit *stuff* and came across this site so had a bit of lurk around and decided to sign up. Find forums very helpful when looking for info.

I also ride road bikes and have 3 ZX9Rs....1 roady and 2 trackies. Previous Fords included 351 XA GS, Mk1 Escort I rescued from a junk yard and used as a runabout and a Mk1 Escort van with a 2 litre motor (engineered) that I also used as a runabout.

As I'm semi-retired I intend to pack a tracky and the road bike and head off on my epic voyage starting in SA and ending at Port Douglas riding every mountain pass (or suitable set of twisties) on the road bike and doing a track day at every race track along the way.

**russellw** · 12-02-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by laidback

G'day, I've just bought a VH Transit to convert to a toy hauler. As usual I went looking for Transit *stuff* and came across this site so had a bit of lurk around and decided to sign up. Find forums very helpful when looking for info.

I also ride road bikes and have 3 ZX9Rs....1 roady and 2 trackies. Previous Fords included 351 XA GS, Mk1 Escort I rescued from a junk yard and used as a runabout and a Mk1 Escort van with a 2 litre motor (engineered) that I also used as a runabout.

As I'm semi-retired I intend to pack a tracky and the road bike and head off on my epic voyage starting in SA and ending at Port Douglas riding every mountain pass (or suitable set of twisties) on the road bike and doing a track day at every race track along the way.

Nice to see another Transit owner - welcome aboard.

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Originally Posted by barry002

G'day. I'm obviously new around these parts. Currently own 93' lightning, 82' F100, NL Fairlane V8, B2600 4x4, missus has the ba xr6. Great site with some interesting tech and some great rides.

Welcome - nice little collection in that garage!

Cheers
Russ

laidback · 12-02-2012, 10:27 AM

PS...Forgot probably the best for I had....a Mk1 Cortina rally car. Had a lot of fun in that.

sam s · 12-02-2012, 01:29 PM

hey everyone its great to see a whole lot of ford lovers hoping to get some great info and ideas off this site. i recently bought a 2009 fg xr6t zf auto with 35000km on the clock so on the hunt for some goodies i can do with it.
cheers

F111 · 12-02-2012, 03:02 PM

G'day long time registered viewer, first post!

We have a 2000 AU Fairmont with 170,000k's, an ex co vehicle so one owner, now my daughter's car. Now driving a VE Commodore (sorry guys), my wife has a 2002 Nissan X Trail Ti. My other project is a 1972 911, owned since 1990 and is presently being rebuilt into a 3.8RS replica. All good fun.

Now, off to the AU transmission thread to work out why our new radiator installation now has oil going all over the place.

Cheers!

Geez Louise · 12-02-2012, 03:17 PM

Welcome. Plenty of information in the AU section that should be able to help you out. And don't feel so bad about owning a Holden...My daily at the moment is a Toyota!

Cheers
Col

BlueSeXR6 · 12-02-2012, 04:04 PM

Hi all, joined two days ago. My ride is a 04 BA XR6 ute in blueprint w/ (unknown) headers, and exhaust, K&N panel filter, SSI Bigmouth intake, 18" Shadowchromes, rolled guards, SL Kingsprings on the front and reset stock suspension on the rear, leather interior and a stereo going in Wedensday

Got loads of questions, hoping to get some pics up, especially of the underside of my car so someone can tell me what brand/type my exhaust is.. I'm the 3rd owner and bought it pretty much how it is and the guy before me hasn't touched it so i'm determined to find the extent of the mods on it, hopefully you guys/girls can help me out.

I'm trying to list all the mods I know of in my vehicle profile but it appears that it's character limited? is there a way around this or?

Counting the days till i'm off my Ps so I can get an F6!

mrmotive11 · 12-02-2012, 04:09 PM

Hey Guys n Girls,

Good to be onboard, i use to be a mechanic and worked in diagnostics and technical support, i currently work part time with an automotive equipment company and am a full-time firefighter here in sydney

hope i can contribute to the technical information and questions on the forum and make some fellow enthusiast friends

Kind Regards
Mick

davefromperth · 12-02-2012, 04:22 PM

G'day all, registered a couple of weeks ago, have a stock 06 BF XR6 in lightning strike, currently looking at exhaust, intake and rims options, but with funds being stupidly tight its going to take a while. In the mean time, Im considering powdercoating the factory rims to change the way she looks.

SHEDGNOME · 12-02-2012, 05:03 PM

Hi all, Am new to this new fangled forum thingy,But am not new to fixing stuffed ,broken,worn mechanical bits on cars and motorbikes. I have just purchased an 06 BA ute 95000km with a couple of faults, Not bad nick overall tho, But hey thats why i joined, So there's help when needed.A great site with a lot of helpful people.

Cheers Shedgnome

chrisfpv · 12-02-2012, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SHEDGNOME

Hi all, Am new to this new fangled forum thingy,But am not new to fixing stuffed ,broken,worn mechanical bits on cars and motorbikes. I have just purchased an 06 BA ute 95000km with a couple of faults, Not bad nick overall tho, But hey thats why i joined, So there's help when needed.A great site with a lot of helpful people.

Cheers Shedgnome

Welcome. You'll find alot of members here were in the same boat as you when they joined. Alot of helpful resources here.

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Originally Posted by BlueSeXR6

Hi all, joined two days ago. My ride is a 04 BA XR6 ute in blueprint w/ (unknown) headers, and exhaust, K&N panel filter, SSI Bigmouth intake, 18" Shadowchromes, rolled guards, SL Kingsprings on the front and reset stock suspension on the rear, leather interior and a stereo going in Wedensday

Got loads of questions, hoping to get some pics up, especially of the underside of my car so someone can tell me what brand/type my exhaust is.. I'm the 3rd owner and bought it pretty much how it is and the guy before me hasn't touched it so i'm determined to find the extent of the mods on it, hopefully you guys/girls can help me out.

I'm trying to list all the mods I know of in my vehicle profile but it appears that it's character limited? is there a way around this or?

Counting the days till i'm off my Ps so I can get an F6!

Welcome, chuck some pictures of your car up in the Show and Shine section of the forums, or in the Show us your BA/F threads and someone will know no doubt.

Nice choice on the Blueprint too, used to have one myself and they sure look good.

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Originally Posted by mrmotive11

Hey Guys n Girls,

Good to be onboard, i use to be a mechanic and worked in diagnostics and technical support, i currently work part time with an automotive equipment company and am a full-time firefighter here in sydney

hope i can contribute to the technical information and questions on the forum and make some fellow enthusiast friends

Kind Regards
Mick

Welcome

Quote:

Originally Posted by davefromperth

G'day all, registered a couple of weeks ago, have a stock 06 BF XR6 in lightning strike, currently looking at exhaust, intake and rims options, but with funds being stupidly tight its going to take a while. In the mean time, Im considering powdercoating the factory rims to change the way she looks.

Welcome, chuck some pictures up if you get a chance.

babyf6 · 12-02-2012, 05:57 PM

gday
have been on for not even a month and would like to thank the ff community, you have helped so much.
I am going to be on this site for a while.
THx

FordGirlPerth · 12-02-2012, 06:12 PM

Hi guys, I'm FordGirlPerth (or Jaye) I have a little girl who's nearly 3 (in 3 short months!!) and live in Perth. I'm not much for mechanical talk, but I'm learning, I drive a 2006 BF XT Falcon (stock). I hope to get to know some of you soon

svo347 · 12-02-2012, 07:19 PM

Welcome aboard Jaye

flyingcleve · 12-02-2012, 07:59 PM

G'day guys Long time reader, first time post. Daily driver 2009 FG Gt viper, toy XaGt wild violet. Enjoy reading posts about boss engines, when I have free time.

bigwil · 12-02-2012, 08:54 PM

Hello William is my name, long term ford man since late 1980s, not to good with computers but im getting there anyway loving this site.

svo347 · 12-02-2012, 09:03 PM

Welcome to the forums mate

walrus53 · 12-02-2012, 09:05 PM

hi everyone.my name is wally

last week I traded my 2002 h6 subi for a 2005 rwd tx. great car
I am into vintage cars and spent the last 10 years rebuilding a 1921 rolls royce silver ghost. this site is fantastic and I really enjoy the banter.

Geez Louise · 12-02-2012, 10:30 PM

G'day walrus53. Would love to see some photos of your 1921 Rolls.

You can post some in the Non ford Rides section on the forum if you like. I am sure everyone would love to see them.

Classic, stylish cars...beautiful.

Cheers
Col

jonty · 12-02-2012, 10:52 PM

Hi Guy's n Gals,

My name is Geoff and I live on the South Coast of NSW. I currently own a 05 BF Falcon six which was a decent change from my previous car a RAV 4 (Dont Laugh) I've had a few Ford's over the years XA Fairmont 250, XY Falcon 302, ZH Fairlane 351 these were cars through the late 70's and 80's that I had only wish I had the fore thought to hang on to them noting the prices some of these cars are now. Anyway, I'm happy with my Ford and the economy which has come along way since the XA.

Well, that's my "intro" sorry I took so long to do so.....

Cheers

12-02-2012, 11:05 PM

Hi Everyone my name is John ive been into fords for as long as i can remember i was building a xa gt rep but due to health reasons had to put on
hold one day i will get back into it .
Must say this is a excellent forum with some fantastic builds

austxr6 · 12-02-2012, 11:23 PM

Thank`s For the Welcome.

I have been active here before, In a past life.

I thought I should Climb back into it and say G`Day to All.

Holding on to two XR6 sedans EL & AU S3 ST, at the moment and looking to sell off one to inject some much needed cash into the other. Currently the MRS steers the wepond that is built and preped for a turbo set of some sort.

Well c u all around the site, I have a love for most things FORD so I will take a look at it all.

Mschramm21 · 12-02-2012, 11:44 PM

Hi everyone, first post, been on here for a while but never posted. but now i finally hav my project, just bout a 74 xb Fairmont coupe on fri. Will start a thread Soon, (not sure how but yeah) was havin trouble uploading photos. What's the trick???

Geez Louise · 12-02-2012, 11:49 PM

No trick as such schrammy302.

Follow the tips in this thread and you will be good as gold

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=20569

There are also some user tutorials here:
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11264353

Cheers
Col

F111 · 13-02-2012, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Geez Louise

Welcome. Plenty of information in the AU section that should be able to help you out. And don't feel so bad about owning a Holden...My daily at the moment is a Toyota!

Cheers
Col

Thanks Col for the warm welcome
Bruce