Win Dick Johnsons own road car. - Page 3

FPV+fteT3 · 12-09-2009, 09:43 AM

Thats gold but true any free car is great but dicks own 320s/c ...... :sm_drool: :sm_drool: :sm_drool:

GTpilot · 12-09-2009, 10:07 AM

Rob,

Your first post stated it was left with you to be given "the once over". Now we hear the enginge is being changed back to the original as part of that once over. This only came out after you were asked the specific question.
NOw I'm not complaining, but I'd like to know. So I ask the question, what else are you doing to it as part of this so called "once over"?
Will it be left as a FULL DJR 320 spec vehicle?

**Polyal** · 12-09-2009, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jgb

Rob,

Your first post stated it was left with you to be given "the once over". Now we hear the enginge is being changed back to the original as part of that once over. This only came out after you were asked the specific question.
So I ask the question, what else are you doing to it as part of this so called "once over"?
Will it be left as a FULL DJR 320 spec vehicle?

I think they have an EL 185kw windsor floating about, tough times you know.

Whats with all the dipsh|t questions. If you dont like it dont enter...!

THE ORIGINAL ENGINE WAS TAKEN OUT AND PUT ASIDE. The full spec DJR was never s/c'd, n/a 320kw.

Christ this comp isn't even public yet so relax. Anyone would be lucky to win it.

ED Ford Falcon · 12-09-2009, 10:13 AM

Isn't this the car? Same numberplate, or was it resprayed?

http://www.carpoint.com.au/reviews/2...20-falcon-3294

:S wierd

b2tf · 12-09-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

I think they have an EL 185kw windsor floating about, tough times you know.

Whats with all the dipsh|t questions. If you dont like it dont enter...!

THE ORIGINAL ENGINE WAS TAKEN OUT AND PUT ASIDE. The full spec DJR was never s/c'd, n/a 320kw.

Christ this comp isn't even public yet so relax. Anyone would be lucky to win it.

:hihi: Windsor in a B series, thatd be a laugh.

I agree though, perhaps Rob could inform us what was/has been done to the car to satisfy those who are asking questions, but anybody else who intends to have a whinge about the competition please do it elsewhere. It is not often you get the chance to win something like this and if you don't like it, it's quite simple - bugger off and don't enter - leaves more chances for me to stick it in the shed anyway.

@ ED Ford Falcon - there was more than one made, Blue one, White One, Black one and Orange one as far as I am aware (but there could be more).

**PepeLePew** · 12-09-2009, 10:31 AM

Im not sure you have to be a mad Ford fanatic to want to win a car? And this car is more desirable than most?

Sheez Rob came on just to let us know it was happening and hes getting a grilling....its a Coke promo. Coke will advertise the terms and conditions giving a description of the car. If its to original DJR320 spec, its still a great car. I'll be in it to win it!

**PepeLePew** · 12-09-2009, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

:hihi: Windsor in a B series, thatd be a laugh.

I agree though, perhaps Rob could inform us what was/has been done to the car to satisfy those who are asking questions, but anybody else who intends to have a whinge about the competition please do it elsewhere. It is not often you get the chance to win something like this and if you don't like it, it's quite simple - bugger off and don't enter - leaves more chances for me to stick it in the shed anyway.

@ ED Ford Falcon - there was more than one made, Blue one, White One, Black one and Orange one as far as I am aware (but there could be more).

From recollection of stuff I'd read at least 7 sold with 20 orders in the article I'd read, so could be 20 or more.

A couple for sale at the moment too a lightning strike car and a merc silver.

HSE2 · 12-09-2009, 10:59 AM

What is with this place the last few weeks?

I would suggest that any specific questions about this car to be directed to Rob and do it nicely.

Also Austin has warned people if you don’t like the competition or the prize there is one very simple solution.

Play nicely everyone.

Laminge · 12-09-2009, 11:22 AM

I think its time I stopped playing nice, Im sick of the old women who are posting of late, time for a reality check!

hame · 12-09-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

time for a reality check!

Here is a reality check.
This is a public forum is it not.
So why cant you ask questions pertinent to the thread topic without getting some type of warning ???

Laminge · 12-09-2009, 11:37 AM

Let me educate

This is not a public forum, it is a privately run.

It is not your choice to dictate but rather follow the TOC of the site and rules set by administrators and super moderators.

Lack of manners will see your post deleted, annoy me enough it will see you banned.

Amuse yourself elsewhere if you like.

burnz · 12-09-2009, 11:58 AM

school holiday allready.

so how do we enter, under cap, look in can, barcode, entry form at store???

**Peuty** · 12-09-2009, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by HSE2

I hardly think this sort of reaction is called for and certainly does nothing for the quality of the conversation.

You're right, it probably doesn't.

Joshvee · 12-09-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

Let me educate

This is not a public forum, it is a privately run.

It is not your choice to dictate but rather follow the TOC of the site and rules set by administrators and super moderators.

Lack of manners will see your post deleted, annoy me enough it will see you banned.

Amuse yourself elsewhere if you like.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laminge

Joshvee
This message has been deleted by Laminge. Reason: Learn some manners, what happened to please?

Removed by laminge

Bye

**Falcon Coupe** · 12-09-2009, 12:16 PM

Pulled up on manners so you take your bat and ball and leave.

Don't let the door hit your backside on the way out.

flappist · 12-09-2009, 12:22 PM

Pick me, pick me, I would be EXTREMELY proud to own Dick Johnson's car to the extent that I would extend my garage so that it would never be left outside.

I do not care WHAT permutation of falcon it is, FFS, IT IS DICK JOHNSON, FORD RACING LEGEND who owned and drove this car.

FORD RACING LEGEND, not race driver who drove Fords when they were not driving Holdens or whatever. TRUE BLOODY BLUE not sort of pinky purple made up of a mixture of blue and red and whatever other colour he is paid to promote.

Now off to the coke shop I go......

Herrod Motorsport · 12-09-2009, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flappist

Pick me, pick me, I would be EXTREMELY proud to own Dick Johnson's car to the extent that I would extend my garage so that it would never be left outside.

I do not care WHAT permutation of falcon it is, FFS, IT IS DICK JOHNSON, FORD RACING LEGEND who owned and drove this car.

FORD RACING LEGEND, not race driver who drove Fords when they were not driving Holdens or whatever. TRUE BLOODY BLUE not sort of pinky purple made up of a mixture of blue and red and whatever other colour he is paid

Now off to the coke shop I go......

Well said I agree 100 percent .I think this comp is a great thing and good on coke for supporting DJR

Fast Eddie · 12-09-2009, 12:59 PM

BTW I spotted Dick at the WRC last weekend hitching a ride in a Tarago with the guy from the N.R.MA.

Herrod Motorsport · 12-09-2009, 01:27 PM

Yeh Ed he was telling me about it , not really his scene as you have to drive a long way with not much to see as a spectator sport.

paule11 · 12-09-2009, 01:41 PM

Cant find anything on the net about the coca cola competition here is another one I wouldnt mind being the winner off http://www.weathertex.com.au/win/
probably no good to the guys who dont want a second hand car its a little older than what coke is giving away but I wouldnt mind a convertible. Hell im happy if I win $2 on a scratchie

GTpilot · 12-09-2009, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

I think they have an EL 185kw windsor floating about, tough times you know.

Whats with all the dipsh|t questions. If you dont like it dont enter...!

THE ORIGINAL ENGINE WAS TAKEN OUT AND PUT ASIDE. The full spec DJR was never s/c'd, n/a 320kw.

Christ this comp isn't even public yet so relax. Anyone would be lucky to win it.

FFS, IT was just a bloody question.
No need to get all smartarse.

There ARE people around who know this car "AS DJ HAS IT". Not how it is going to be Comped off. I am only asking an inside source on a FORD forum, what else it is going/ not going to have. If you think I was taking a stab at the comp you are well mistaken matey. So I suggest you get off your horse and settle down.

I for one would love to win the the car. Make no mistake. I could not care if it were an XT, It was owned and driven by blue royalty.

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**DJR-351** · 12-09-2009, 03:39 PM

I hope Dick dosent come visiting here, i would hazard a guess he would be a bit dissapointed with some of the posts considering he is basically giving someone a free car.....

Anyhow i would be happy to say Dicky Johnson pranged my car, thats if i won it of course, and i could not care less that it is second hand, i can see it being a bit of a collectable down the track.....

Good on ya Dick, Rob and Coca Cola....

**Polyal** · 12-09-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jgb

FFS, IT was just a bloody question.
No need to get all smartarse.

There ARE people around who know this car "AS DJ HAS IT". Not how it is going to be Comped off. I am only asking an inside source on a FORD forum, what else it is going/ not going to have. If you think I was taking a stab at the comp you are well mistaken matey. So I suggest you get off your horse and settle down.

I for one would love to win the the car. Make no mistake. I could not care if it were an XT, It was owned and driven by blue royalty.

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Wasn't being a smart ****, but if you read what herrod said he clearly stated that the orignal engine was going back in. It was mentioned that it was supercharged so they must of put a donar in not to kill the original.

Herrod came on the forum to inform, not be interrogated.

WASP · 12-09-2009, 03:52 PM

I would be extremely proud to own this vehicle, supercharged of not. Loved the 320 DJR and this one would have to be the most special. I would even have it if it was broken.

Colville

DJR MAN · 12-09-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Herrod Motorsport

No alloy engine , we are fitting the original engine back into the car .

Thanks Rob,

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity make the most of it. Top promotion and worthy of support by all Ford fans. Supercharged DJR 320 - absolutle ball terrer.

Still can't believe the amount of negative posts.

.bazz. · 12-09-2009, 05:57 PM

iam a Dick johnson fan , i would love to win this car to add to my DJR memorabilia .

rag top · 12-09-2009, 05:59 PM

What are the actual specs of the DJR 320? Any articles on it???

Peter B - CV8 · 12-09-2009, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flappist

Pick me, pick me, I would be EXTREMELY proud to own Dick Johnson's car to the extent that I would extend my garage so that it would never be left outside.

I do not care WHAT permutation of falcon it is, FFS, IT IS DICK JOHNSON, FORD RACING LEGEND who owned and drove this car.

FORD RACING LEGEND, not race driver who drove Fords when they were not driving Holdens or whatever. TRUE BLOODY BLUE not sort of pinky purple made up of a mixture of blue and red and whatever other colour he is paid to promote.

Now off to the coke shop I go......

Didn't he start his career in a Torana ????? and also raced an FJ & EH....

Smoke Pursuit · 12-09-2009, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJR-351

I hope Dick dosent come visiting here, i would hazard a guess he would be a bit dissapointed with some of the posts considering he is basically giving someone a free car.....

Anyhow i would be happy to say Dicky Johnson pranged my car, thats if i won it of course, and i could not care less that it is second hand, i can see it being a bit of a collectable down the track.....

Good on ya Dick, Rob and Coca Cola....

A free car? So coke can profit from selling extra bottles just so everyone can have a chance of winning?

I doubt our old mate Dick would be handing this baby over for free, it would either be part of a sponsor ship deal for the team or some cash benefit.

another pic from another angle... Least the old DJR320 is tougher then a Musso

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**russellw** · 12-09-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rag top

What are the actual specs of the DJR 320? Any articles on it???

The DJR 320 is the result of a joint venture between Dick Johnson, who helped develop the car (and sells it through his Queensland racing facility), and Ford performance specialist, Rob Herrod, who bolts them together.

According to Herrod, both organisations were planning to build enhanced road cars using the XR8 as a starting point but decided it was better to combine the efforts of each organisation to produce the one car.

"DJR was initially going to build a car of its own and Steve Chalker (DJR general manager) approached me about some components, and the more components I decided were going to sell the car the more it became the Herrod car," said Herrod.

"So instead of me competing with them we ended up 50-50 partners. Initially, DJR was going to build them in the race shop but there just isn't the facility up there to do it. My thoughts were I build good road cars, you build good racecars, let me built the road cars and you guys market it."

More than 12 months of development effort went into the DJR 320, with Johnson clocking up plenty of frequent flyer points travelling to Herrod's Melbourne workshop.

"We gave him the bounds of what we wanted in a car," said Johnson. "We had a few shots at a few things along the way -- different shock settings and things like that because you don't want to shake your eye-teeth out but you don't want a car that slops all over the road, either. I think most people will buy it to run at sprint meetings and the like, and for that you need a compromise."

Added Herrod: "He would go out driving, come back, change things, and go out again. We would keep trying things until we came up with something he thought was a good thing. And mate, he drives the things hard. Have you ever been with him?"

The Falcon's amazingly sharp steering comes courtesy of adjustable Koni dampers front and rear, special-rate progressive coil springs and a substantially lowered ride height. There is also super low-profile Dunlop SP Sport 9000 tyres -- 245/35 front, 285/30 rear -- mounted on 19in DJR-BBS Motorsport alloy wheels and camber, castor and toe in have been revised.

Johnson has also specified massive brakes -- 366mm discs with Alcon six-piston monoblock callipers on the front and 340mm with Alcon four-piston callipers on the rear. To put that in some perspective, the discs are 6mm bigger on the front and 10mm bigger on the rear than the brakes that stop DJR's 300km/h V8 Supercars.

Surprisingly little work has been done to the 5.4lt DOHC engine to lift output to 320kW and 540Nm; only the camshafts, dual exhaust and air intake are different to the standard 260kW/500Nm XR8 specification.

"It's not hard (to get the power)," explained Herrod. "Camshafts and exhausts are very critical and we get a bit more air in the things and they liven up, no drama."

Though the DJR 320 and the GT produce similar outputs ("I've seen GTs that make 250kW at the rear wheels once they are run in," said Herrod), the engines have been designed with different philosophies.

"The GT runs a little bit higher compression and different camshafts and valves; not size, just the length of the valve," said Herrod. "You drive a GT with our exhaust and computer and bits and pieces and it doesn't drive like the DJR. That's what surprised me. I can't believe how much better it is than a GT. You drive an XR8 it's a fantastic car; you drive a GT and that's a fantastic car; you get into ours and it's better again."

Another performance limitation is Ford's slow shifting five-speed gearbox, though shift action and feel have been significantly improved by Herrod's short-shift kit, which is topped by a Momo gear knob. A four-speed auto is also available.

Externally, the DJR 320 looks like no other Falcon; it's very low stance, big wheels, unique body kit with subtle rear wing, and special badging produces an aesthetically pleasing result that commands attention.

The jury is still out on the fake bonnet scoop though -- most people we spoke to hated it, though it does break the all-too-conservative mould of other performance Ford offerings.

There is nothing conservative about the interior, with specially designed front and rear leather trimmed seats and gear-stick boot, colour coded to suit the vehicle. DJR logos abound; there's one on each headrest, the tacho and speedo, and door sill trims.

Disappointingly, the DJR makes use of Ford's premium steering wheel; Herrod says the cost of tooling has prevented the production of a unique item, though a solution may have been found.

The basic cost of the car, which is covered by a 100,000km, three-year warranty, is around $90,000 before options such as TV, DVD, satellite navigation and sunroof are added.