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Old 29-09-2010, 10:12 PM   #31
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If you were in my area I would love to, I personally think this is a great idea. Something that would put a smile on your mates face... Not just something added to the pile of gifts. Hope you find someone mate.
Cheers mate. Exactly my thoughts. I want to do something he'll remember and that will make his day. Figured this would be something he would talk about long after his birthday, and yeah not just another gift in the pile.
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Old 29-09-2010, 10:14 PM   #32
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You know you gotta double it for a 21st ;)
I'm still recovering financially from his 18th mate! Haha, being a student means cash is pretty bloody hard to come by. But for us (car enthusiasts), 18 was the age, getting our P's was what it was all about. 21 doesn't really change anything, so it doesn't mean much anymore...
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Old 29-09-2010, 10:16 PM   #33
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Sounds like a great idea for a present, I still remember my first ride in a big block Cobra Jet Mustang....

I'd love to help, but I'm too far away, and don't own an FG anything....
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Old 29-09-2010, 11:27 PM   #34
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i reckon it's a nice idea to, i'm sure you'll find someone who can help you out. I remember when i was about 16 my old man took me for a spin in a brand new 30th anniversary EL GT, was an awesome experience.
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Old 29-09-2010, 11:55 PM   #35
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Great b'day idea, but it could turn out quite expensive after he rides in a turbo then trades the XR6!

If only I was local I'd be willing to help, alot of people have taken my car out for a fang, I'm paying enough to insure the bastard so it never worries me.
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Old 30-09-2010, 03:16 PM   #36
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Great b'day idea, but it could turn out quite expensive after he rides in a turbo then trades the XR6!

If only I was local I'd be willing to help, alot of people have taken my car out for a fang, I'm paying enough to insure the bastard so it never worries me.
Damn... I'm yet to find someone in Melbourne willing. In general there's been a good response from members but none of them live in VIC... Thanks for the thought!
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Old 30-09-2010, 03:25 PM   #37
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Try your luck on fordxr6turbo.com forums mate....I rekon someone there will be willing to help you.

I honestly thought people on here would be all over something like this.
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Old 30-09-2010, 03:36 PM   #38
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Also had a though maybe post something in the melbs fpv/xr club section
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Old 30-09-2010, 03:46 PM   #39
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Try your luck on fordxr6turbo.com forums mate....I rekon someone there will be willing to help you.

I honestly thought people on here would be all over something like this.
Yeah i think i'll have to jump on there and post something, but i'll need to make an account first. Thanks for the thought.
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Old 30-09-2010, 03:47 PM   #40
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Also had a though maybe post something in the melbs fpv/xr club section
cheers, i'll re-post this in that section as well then.
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Old 30-09-2010, 03:59 PM   #41
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why dont you tell him to do what I just did for my 21st and go buy one!

but seriously, you should try and get a few mates together for some extra cash and get him a V8 supercar test drive.
you get to drive the car around a track for 5 laps. I would of loved something like that for my 21st. i know a lot of people who are not even car enthusiasts and they said it was one of the best things they've done.
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Old 30-09-2010, 04:09 PM   #42
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OK I dont recommend this but its just an idea....

Book a test drive somewhere? Find a holden dealer that has one in a used car lot...

/association with that idea.
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Old 30-09-2010, 04:25 PM   #43
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I spent $495 for his 18th when i bought him rego plates. So i was just after something a bit different.
This Should do ...

http://www.supercarrentals.com.au/Te...84736117-7722/
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Old 30-09-2010, 04:28 PM   #44
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I'd help out if I owned an FG or a BF or even a turbo 6 but alas all I have is a 3V BA and it wont exactly blow your mates socks off...

I can understand how some owners are reluctant but others can be more than generous.

When I was deciding what exhaust system I wanted a couple of members on here were more than willing to help with my request for a listen and ride along. And they both had modded GTs. In fact one had a highly Herrod modded GT-P, and he just handed me the keys and said take it for a drive, ON MY OWN!
He didnt know me from a bar of soap and here he is giving me the keys to his then $60G pride and joy. Sure my car was parked at his property but a bog stock 1 year old V8 XT isnt really the same value as GT-P of the same vintage. That really blew me away!
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Old 30-09-2010, 05:30 PM   #45
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Geez, I thought there would be plenty of takers too. In that case I am willing to do it. I rang your mobile and left a voice message.
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Old 30-09-2010, 05:44 PM   #46
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Geez, I thought there would be plenty of takers too. In that case I am willing to do it. I rang your mobile and left a voice message.
Just called. Thank you so much for that, I appreciate it. If anyone else is interested, let me know still and i can let redrum off the hook haha. Cheers again mate.
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Old 30-09-2010, 05:54 PM   #47
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Pity Kevs Blown XR8 ute is not on your list it's got 400+ at the rears and will get your mate down a off ramps to 100 in about 2.2 secs and he could always use a $100 to keep fixing broken stuff
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Pity Kevs Blown XR8 ute is not on your list it's got 400+ at the rears and will get your mate down a off ramps to 100 in about 2.2 secs and he could always use a $100 to keep fixing broken stuff
Wow that looks awesome! If it were me I'd LOVE to go for a spin in a blown ute! But my mates a turbo nut, so i don't think It could be anything but a turbo ford...
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Old 30-09-2010, 07:35 PM   #49
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I'm glad this thread got back on track from the start where it was more of a muck around rather than a help out but then again it takes a lot of differant sorts to make up this world,good luck on your venture and i'm sure you will get a solution,cheers.
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Wow that looks awesome! If it were me I'd LOVE to go for a spin in a blown ute! But my mates a turbo nut, so i don't think It could be anything but a turbo ford...
Maybe you need some more convincing
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Old 30-09-2010, 07:51 PM   #51
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Haha WOW... That's awesome! It couldnt have been a turbo ute could it? haha. Personally, im a V8 fan... My mate on the other hand, is turbo nuts. I'm tempted haha.
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Old 01-10-2010, 12:33 PM   #52
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Hmm there has been talk about fitting a turbo to it as well as the blower...lmao
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Not something I would generally do but may be able to make an appearance if im not doing much. My cars not really modded much at all and I dont think your mate would choose a ride in a mildly modded BF xr6t over an FG F6!
Still, if you think he might want to see both or compare or whatever, PM me the details of when and where and il see what I can do.
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Hmm there has been talk about fitting a turbo to it as well as the blower...lmao
If you guys keep going i'll end up saving to give you $100 to take me for a spin! haha
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Not something I would generally do but may be able to make an appearance if im not doing much. My cars not really modded much at all and I dont think your mate would choose a ride in a mildly modded BF xr6t over an FG F6!
Still, if you think he might want to see both or compare or whatever, PM me the details of when and where and il see what I can do.
Thanks for the offer mate! I appreciate it! But i won't be able to afford to bring two cars down to surprise him. The FG F6 is his 'dream car' so I can't go past that at the moment! Thank you again!
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Thanks for the offer mate! I appreciate it! But i won't be able to afford to bring two cars down to surprise him. The FG F6 is his 'dream car' so I can't go past that at the moment! Thank you again!
Oh i forgot you were offering payment! Mate I wouldn't ask for any sort of payment, nor would I accept any just to show up. Besides, id get to meet some falcon enthusiasts and have a bt of a look at an F6 (that is redrum would let me ).

Up to you, if its more the merrier il try and make it, but if you think just the one is best then thats fine too
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Just wanted to say a HUGE THANK YOU to Forum member RedRum! You absolutely made my mates day!! I'm pretty sure I heard "Best present ever" said a few times as he re-told his family members his experience! He was blown away by the car and thanks you also for being so generous!! Thank you again for your time and generousity mate!

Also to Sleek7, it was nice meeting you today! It's always good to have a chat with people who share a common interest!

Cheers guys.
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Gald it all worked out mate.

It was a good idea.

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Good to hear all went to plan. Sounds like ur mate had a ball.
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Damien, it was a pleasure helping help Alex. He was quite a ford/car nut.
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