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Old 25-07-2006, 02:28 AM   #1
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Default OMG, My AU has no problems!

Hi Guys!

I just thought I would post and let you all know that I haven't had any problems with my AU XR6 VCT ST at all!

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Old 25-07-2006, 08:37 AM   #2
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ok....
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Old 25-07-2006, 08:40 AM   #3
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Thats great, me neither
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Old 25-07-2006, 08:55 AM   #4
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You're not alone, actually dammit the T series symbol is torn on my passenger floor matt does that count?
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Old 25-07-2006, 09:00 AM   #5
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I hope you realize that by proclaiming your lack of problems you will start to have many.
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Old 25-07-2006, 09:05 AM   #6
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AU's are grand arent they.

Well i guess we have to have some compensation for being outcasts in society.
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Old 25-07-2006, 09:48 AM   #7
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What about the Holden that was stuck to your rear? Wasn't that a problem?

What about the fact that it's not a V8 - to me, that is a BIG problem.

Or the fact that the fuel mixtures are way too rich on the factory tune - surely that's a problem?
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Old 25-07-2006, 02:21 PM   #8
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Yes No Yes

I don't like you anymore :P

Still meant to be getting it lowered some day.... when I get the money.... and time....
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Old 25-07-2006, 02:29 PM   #9
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I've got a problem with my AU...

It's not powerful enough.
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Old 25-07-2006, 02:49 PM   #10
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What about the fact that it's not a V8 - to me, that is a BIG problem.
Right on brother! :
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Old 25-07-2006, 03:28 PM   #11
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i have heaps of problems, shuddering clutch, backlash in the diff it is starting to really **** me off
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Old 25-07-2006, 04:37 PM   #12
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Your very lucky then.

I havent had any real problems, except for the collapsed left lower ball joint, then the subsequent stuffing of 2 tyres (Fords Fault for not doing wheel alignment after replacing ball joints), followed by a major overfueling issue, followed by a completely stuffed cat, oh and now a clonk in the front suspension, and also its decided to leak power steering fluid, not just a drip or a dribble, but a bloody pool of it from one of the seals, hmmm what else, oh the lovely diff whine oh how that sound sooths my soul, that lovely AU warped rotors feel under braking, hmmm, i think thats all. Oh no thats right, radiator top tank and hoses as well as thermostat. Yeah thats it i think.

Almost as good as the old faithful EA, no problems there either, after the alternator **** itself, radiator top tank split , thermostat stuffed up, that never ending oil leak, which i just couldnt be stuffed getting fixed (Stop leak normally worked well for a couple of months), battery, power steering pressure switch, & whatever else i cant remember, then the gear box eating the **** out of itself, so i decided to fix it & sell it, only to have it eat itself again 4 weeks later just before someone was meant to take it for a test drive.

Apart from that no real problems with my cars, they have been very good to me, haha. I do have to say though although i dont mind things such as said above as to me its just part of owning cars, in all that time, my parents & Ex Fiancee both had Toyotas and all they ever needed (Same age as my cars) was oil & filter every 10,000km and tyres when needed, the japs sure do know how to build cars.
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Old 25-07-2006, 08:52 PM   #13
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I have a problem with my AU....

....its an AU. :P
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Old 25-07-2006, 09:07 PM   #14
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i cant stop spending money on mine - 19's are next.....:
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Old 25-07-2006, 11:37 PM   #15
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I have problems with mine !
I can't be in it enough !!!!
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Old 26-07-2006, 09:09 AM   #16
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i cant stop spending money on mine - 19's are next.....:
Bluedriver can help you with that problem :evil3:
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Old 26-07-2006, 09:19 AM   #17
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Bluedriver can help you with that problem :evil3:
mate he is actually the one who caused that problem!
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Old 26-07-2006, 10:56 AM   #18
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Maurie has got a lot ot answer for doesn't he. :P
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Old 26-07-2006, 11:50 AM   #19
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wow im getting an AU 1 XR6 5 speed this week

Hope I don't get all those problems above happening

awww :(
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Old 26-07-2006, 11:56 AM   #20
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i cant stop spending money on mine - 19's are next.....:
You could always buy a new leather interior...lmao : :king: :
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Old 26-07-2006, 07:40 PM   #21
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....its an AU. :P
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Old 26-07-2006, 08:53 PM   #22
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I wish i could say the same thing. Mine giving me no end of trouble at the monent.
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Old 26-07-2006, 10:16 PM   #23
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Still meant to be getting it lowered some day.
It's not low enough, that's a problem isn't it? LOL!

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Old 26-07-2006, 10:30 PM   #24
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Only one of all the above I agree with is the shuddering diff. I have various other "problems" as above, but the clutch shudder REALLY gives me the $4!t$!
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Old 27-07-2006, 04:56 PM   #25
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0 problems with mine, body kit goes on friday and week after im getting 20's w()()T!
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Old 27-07-2006, 07:12 PM   #26
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Clontarf, you crack me up mate. I guess there is no harm in stating the obvious regarding the AUIII XR6!

I have one problem - she needs needs a wash.
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Old 30-07-2006, 02:43 PM   #27
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What about the fact that it's not a V8 - to me, that is a BIG problem.
I agree
i havnt any trouble with the TE only abit of drivetrain backlash thats it
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Old 30-07-2006, 03:57 PM   #28
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Old 30-07-2006, 04:48 PM   #29
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I have problems with mine !
I can't be in it enough !!!!
I have the same problem,and once I am in it...I just want to keep driving and driving and driving and driving and driving and driving...bugger, are we home already?

Oh,and having to bucket wash the poor little dear.Then that has problems in it self...soapy subs and running my hands all over her beautiful body,caressing her voluptuous rear end.......oh I miss her so much..gotta go to the garage now!
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