Welcome to New Members - Post here to say gday! - Page 139

**GXA** · 06-10-2014, 09:43 PM

Hi all,

Been lurking around here for a little while and have picked up some useful info. Thought I should do the right thing and say g'day to everyone.

BTW, I bleed blue.....

Cheers,
Geoff

Kas · 07-10-2014, 10:49 AM

Hi all

first time posting! Have used this awesome site a few times now, very helpful tips

not sure where I post my car problems? If anyone can give me the heads up, that would be great

thanks in advance! Happy motoring

**GasoLane** · 07-10-2014, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Kas

Hi all

first time posting! Have used this awesome site a few times now, very helpful tips

not sure where I post my car problems? If anyone can give me the heads up, that would be great

thanks in advance! Happy motoring

Hi Kas, can you tell me what model and year, then I should be able to direct you to the right forum.

Kas · 07-10-2014, 11:12 AM

Hi, I have a XR6 ba ford falcon 2005

**GasoLane** · 07-10-2014, 11:51 AM

A couple of places that should be able to help, and have good technical sections are.........

the 'B' series forum
http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=175

and the AU-BF forum.
http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=30

Kas · 07-10-2014, 11:55 AM

Thanks for your help Gasolane

was looking around and getting a bit lost

metalskin · 09-10-2014, 10:28 AM

Hi I just got stuck with a ba XR8 auto ute (long story), its the second ford I've owned, the other was an XE.

I live in Brisbane and run a small custom metal workshop.

Hoping to get some info off this site for the chooka and share my experiences and opinions.

Cheers!

BBF · 10-10-2014, 08:28 AM

Hello everyone,
I drive a AU3 Falcon XR8 Ute and have owned a couple of old falcons, EF and XE. I'm a recovering Mazda rotary addict and I've been around rally cars, drag and hill climb cars for quiet a while.

I'm wanting to start a F-series restoration/build in the next few months and by my member tag you can guess... I'd love to power it with a 460!

I'll see you in the forums!

Nikea8 · 10-10-2014, 08:37 AM

Hi all
Just got a ba xr6t and love it.
Live in Quinn's rocks Wa.

david j batey · 11-10-2014, 01:30 PM

hi al you fordies just joined looking forward to using this site ,i am dave from armadale wa

ford nut dave
thanks

sixty smoke · 11-10-2014, 08:07 PM

Hi everyone on the Ford Forum, I'm Dave from WA's South West.
Am the proud owner of GTF #60 Smoke with Silver stripes, previously
had a 68 XT GT Silver with Red stripes, so back in love with Ford GTs
again.

99AUXR · 12-10-2014, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sixty smoke

Hi everyone on the Ford Forum, I'm Dave from WA's South West.
Am the proud owner of GTF #60 Smoke with Silver stripes, previously
had a 68 XT GT Silver with Red stripes, so back in love with Ford GTs
again.

Quote:

Originally Posted by david j batey

hi al you fordies just joined looking forward to using this site ,i am dave from armadale wa

ford nut dave
thanks

Welcome guys!!!

Danie · 12-10-2014, 10:19 AM

Hi everyone, I own a 2004 BA Mk2 Sedan and look forward to reading up on all your tips and helpful hints!

wafgxr8 · 14-10-2014, 10:45 AM

Hi all, long time ford fan first time poster. Recently upgraded to a manual fg xr8. Love it to bits in spite of the clunks I get when changing gears. Am battling through threads but if anyone could save me some time....Is this really just how they are? Seems a sad state of affairs to me growing up in a time where ford diffs were king.

**GasoLane** · 14-10-2014, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wafgxr8

Hi all, long time ford fan first time poster. Recently upgraded to a manual fg xr8. Love it to bits in spite of the clunks I get when changing gears. Am battling through threads but if anyone could save me some time....Is this really just how they are? Seems a sad state of affairs to me growing up in a time where ford diffs were king.

XR8's are pretty well covered in the FPV and Boss Powered Falcons forum...
http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=31

Or try the FG forum ...
http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=350

butcher pete · 14-10-2014, 12:44 PM

Hi there, as my username suggests my name is Peter. I have a couple of old f100 ex ambulances in retirement at the moment. I am looking at buying a bfxr8 fantasy ute and would like to know if there has been any problems with the 5.4 twin cam motors and that model vehicle in general. Cheers.

hulamick · 16-10-2014, 04:19 PM

HI folks I love all the Old fords ..until 1998..Henry had the right idea KISS...I dont like my new(to me) BA Fairlane .Henry rolling in his grave lol

reschelle888 · 17-10-2014, 11:19 AM

Hi all just joined this site as have purchased an FG XR6 08 with few electrical issues lol thought this site may help...thanks & Hi

Notyalc · 20-10-2014, 11:45 PM

Hey there everyone,

Joined some time ago while researching the (type of) car I ended up buying. Appreciate all the help. Now the proud owner of a 1970 South African XW GT Fairmont.

d488y2 · 22-10-2014, 10:15 AM

Hi All, been on the forum for a while time to say Hello.
My daily drive is a 2004 BA XR8 ute, it gets a hard life but is still going strong. It gets washed when it rains

My other Ford is a XW Falcon 500. The XW is driveable but is in need of work. We are hoping to get the XW in the body shop early next year.

guyn · 22-10-2014, 10:22 AM

hi guys
new here needing some help.(a lot).
my latest project is a 66 mutang coupe, it rhd but a real basket case.
i bought a series 3 ute with a 5 litre and no gearbox. my plan is to put the engine and a 2002 fairlane BTR 4 speed auto the mustang.. i want to keep the EFI.
question.1. i have the computer and the wiring harness that goes from the computer to the engine, do i need anything else to make it run.

question 2, the ute was a manual, so do i ned to purchase an auto ecu, and where to buy one , or dos it plug into the engine computer???

has anyone one a stand aloe engine gearbox project ito anther car. (or forum) that they can point me the correct direction... im sure this has been done as it seems to be an excellent mix of old an new.
cheers

**GasoLane** · 22-10-2014, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by guyn

has anyone one a stand aloe engine gearbox project ito anther car. (or forum) that they can point me the correct direction... im sure this has been done as it seems to be an excellent mix of old an new.
cheers

Hi guyn, have a look in the American Ford and the Mustang Forum.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=34

http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=379

fueldog · 23-10-2014, 08:11 AM

Hey all, I'm Terry, I'm not into performance cars like most of you but I'm doing some pretty major work on an EA falcon and can use all the help I can get. I've found this forum real handy and thought I would join. The old girl is in a thousand pieces atm so you will probably hear from me real soon lol... Thanks in advance 😊

renald1976 · 23-10-2014, 05:14 PM

Hi to all in the best country in the world. My name is Ren and I'm feeling pretty happy and privileged to be accepted into our Ford community. I am the happy owner of a 2009 Ford Fg XR6. It was standard when I bought much trusted machine. I ordered her in the Seduce metallic pearl with full leather, premium sound, tech and tow packs and the XR6 Turbo 18's. I'm exceptionally proud to say I have never had a thing go wrong. Reliable and an all round excellent piece of Australian built motor vehicle. Over the years I have added or changed various types of Wheels, paint, exterior and interior bodyaccessories even engine mods. Seeing as this is only my intro I'll leave it there, but I will definitely upload some pics of my machine and showing the changes I've mentioned. So again hi and I really hope that we can get some good chats going and that as much as I'll help anyone with any info or recourse I have, I can count on getting a hand and info from you all. Talk again and keep bleeding New Ford blue.😉

nettle7 · 23-10-2014, 09:44 PM

Hi everyone,
just joined up to read up about Ford Territories - my husband and I are looking at getting a 2011 7-seater diesel one, just waiting for the right one to come along. We have 3 children who I suppose are only going to get bigger

currently making do with a Honda Jazz. It's too small.

daveadams · 24-10-2014, 02:13 PM

Finally joined the ford forum. l am a ford RTV nut have two of them, one is a BF Mk2 v8 2007, have dragged a 22ft 5th wheeler around Aust over the years what a great ute. Just purchased a 2008 rtv 6 with a tradesman - camping module fitted has needed a bit of TLC it's going well, intend to travel the outback. Dave

Elvie · 25-10-2014, 12:10 AM

G'day all fellow ford freaks.jus begun as new member and chasing some info, I have my pops original orange xb handed down from my o'l man. Now the wife wanted to move on with the o'l 4door, but I have great memories cruising in Adelaide with my pop as a kid and would love to get it sweet so I can hand it on to my kids.. It's a 6cyl and I'm thinking instead of doing the v8 thing of going a xr6 turbo and possibly the running gear too? Any info anyone can throw my way of if it's even possible would be appreciated, thinking of getting a xr6t donar??
Onyuz!

Trailblaser · 25-10-2014, 09:15 AM

Hi all, joined the forum mainly because we have just acquired a 85 Bronco 351 V8, that I reckon will need a little work over time, and it looks to me that the forum is a great source of info and mutual support, my first job will be to work out how to fix a sagging hood lining !! so if anyone can help, that would be good.

Wolfgang · 26-10-2014, 01:49 PM

Gday, Dave from the West Coast, South Island NZ.
44yo lifelong blue oval man. A few XYs, an XR XC... & had an XA GT (sold for $6k lol).
Now back in the saddle with an 07 Cobra No.85 (waiting to get in from sea to pick up).
Looking forward to it!

esta · 29-10-2014, 10:00 AM

Hello. Joined up to get some advice & insight on upgrading my 2006 fiesta such as sourcing exhaust, suspension etc. I have no idea so you could say I'm a complete newb.