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04-08-2013, 05:26 PM
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not here much anymore
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http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...?Cr=10&sdmvc=1
Buy this before I do. Dont waste your time with cars over 150,000kms. Even if you did spend the coin to put it on gas the one Ive linked to looks like a damned good car for a very good price. Bottle of Gentleman Jack is fine thanks 
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04-08-2013, 06:10 PM
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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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04-08-2013, 06:23 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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any components for AU IRS cost an arm and a leg plus a spare kidney if you have one
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Everyone starts off with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the experience bag before the luck bag is empty. "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." Start a new career as a bus driver Rides: FG2 XR6 stock at this stage but a very nice ride xc 4 DOOR X CHASER 5.8 UNDER RESTO |
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04-08-2013, 06:26 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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very nice car but I prefer the red one I put up. a few more Ks but has leather trim
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Everyone starts off with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the experience bag before the luck bag is empty. "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." Start a new career as a bus driver Rides: FG2 XR6 stock at this stage but a very nice ride xc 4 DOOR X CHASER 5.8 UNDER RESTO |
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04-08-2013, 06:47 PM
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BF XR8 Ute
 
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http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BA-FAIRMO...38&_uhb=1,Your Views on this.
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Cheers Geoff _____________ HIS 2006 BF MKII XR8 Ute,Shockwave Blue. HERS 2003 LX Focus Sedan,Silver. Past Rides:- XD Panel Van,XE Panel van,XF Wagon,ED Wagon,BA Fairmont. Greetings Earthlings. |
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04-08-2013, 06:53 PM
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RIP...
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Where do I start...
I've owned both, and still own AU's, 4 of them. The B series is a good car IMO, however there are a couple of things which I don't like about them. The ICC is a complete and utter tragedy. The interior is cheap looking. Fly by wire is terrible. The styling is bland and hasn't aged well at all. The drive is decent enough, very quiet, (too) refined, and plenty of go from the whole range. Handling is pretty decent too, but not so great from the V8's. I won't comment on reliability as I didn't own my B series long enough (50k) to experience any dramas. I sold my BA ute for an AU ute and preferred the AU. Both manuals, both I6's. The AU is a very good car IMO, several years ahead of it's time. There isn't much about them I don't like, which is why I have so many, and still looking for more. By comparison to the B series, the climate control section is so much better and easier to use. Some don't like the egg and dash of the AU, but I think it's superb. I prefer the standard climate control to the fancier electric one of the Fairmonts. Lovely interior overall. The throttle response of all AU's is fantastic. The styling, whilst a little bland on the povo models, has aged incredibly well, looking like a newer/fresher car than the B series. The drive of all AU's is excellent, quiet, refined enough to still have some mongrel, and enough go from most of them (but not quite as much as every sister B series). Handling is exceptional for such a large car, which IMO is due to the still not so heavy mass of more modern cars. Reliability is also exceptional, ask any taxi driver. I have also had a great run from all my AU's The bottom line is, they are actually fairly different to drive. They go about their business quite different, and if you really really like one, you probably won't like the other. Personally I feel the AU is more of an enthusiasts car, and the B series is more for the mums and dads. The AU of course wins this for me, but I can understand your wife wanting the B...
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04-08-2013, 07:01 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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well summed up Sox
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Everyone starts off with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the experience bag before the luck bag is empty. "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." Start a new career as a bus driver Rides: FG2 XR6 stock at this stage but a very nice ride xc 4 DOOR X CHASER 5.8 UNDER RESTO |
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04-08-2013, 07:57 PM
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not here much anymore
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04-08-2013, 08:12 PM
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Bit how much $$$?
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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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04-08-2013, 08:17 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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My partner needed a rear bearing on her Fairlane, they bent 2 shafts trying to get bearings off and ended up just using good second hand . apparently they are very hard to get the bearing off the shaft .
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04-08-2013, 08:27 PM
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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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04-08-2013, 08:44 PM
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RIP...
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What's yer budget UK, and what's your preferences, in order...
XR, Falcon, Fairmont, I6, V8, manual/slusher, etc...
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04-08-2013, 09:14 PM
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Ummm.... Ford Auto (to old for a daily drive manual) leather (never had leather) V8 over a 6 only because never owend a V8 (but 6 is fine) XR, then Fairmont, then Fairlane (not standard AU) Sunroof is OK Colour already listed Price umm...up to $6500 could go to 7 BUT the car will be going in 4-5 years time. UK
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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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04-08-2013, 09:59 PM
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Less talk. More purchase
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cheers Shaun Current SY FPV F6X Territory #214 Previous FG MkII G6E Turbo built by Heinrichs Performance and Tuning BFII FPV TORNADO #0021 351rwkw - Heinrich Performance and Tuning "Milk is for babies. When you grow up you have to drink beer" - Arnold Schwarzenegger |
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04-08-2013, 10:04 PM
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he would have but I'm not selling
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Everyone starts off with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the experience bag before the luck bag is empty. "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." Start a new career as a bus driver Rides: FG2 XR6 stock at this stage but a very nice ride xc 4 DOOR X CHASER 5.8 UNDER RESTO |
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04-08-2013, 11:11 PM
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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04-08-2013, 11:17 PM
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When in doubt, GAS IT!!
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Does that mean you'll spring for a carton of beer as well if you buy it?
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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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04-08-2013, 11:19 PM
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this one been posted yet?
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/taree...xr8/1022179933
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04-08-2013, 11:20 PM
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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04-08-2013, 11:47 PM
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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04-08-2013, 11:48 PM
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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04-08-2013, 11:53 PM
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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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05-08-2013, 12:06 AM
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"My Shockwave Baby" Running tuned at 191.3rwkw with 475nm Torque Pacemaker PH4490 + Hiflo Pacemaker cat/catpipe + Xforce 2.5' catback into dual pipes after Diff. FG Manifold + Herrod airbox + 20% underdrive +Hi flow thermostat + 26mm radiator and Weapon X coils! Now rolling on staggered Matte black Lesnso D1R's NOW MANUAL! Shockwave Blue!
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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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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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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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"My Shockwave Baby" Running tuned at 191.3rwkw with 475nm Torque Pacemaker PH4490 + Hiflo Pacemaker cat/catpipe + Xforce 2.5' catback into dual pipes after Diff. FG Manifold + Herrod airbox + 20% underdrive +Hi flow thermostat + 26mm radiator and Weapon X coils! Now rolling on staggered Matte black Lesnso D1R's NOW MANUAL! Shockwave Blue!
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Re: Help please: What’s wrong getting a BA over an AU?
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