Welcome to New Members - Post here to say gday! - Page 39

fromthefridge · 20-10-2011, 09:27 AM

Hi

After 10 years driving a commodore, I've come to my senses and got something more sensible. I pick up a LV mkII LX Focus this afternoon.

I am keeping the balance though by hanging onto my VK commodore wagon. It's the project car. The VS can go though!!

I live in Darwin, spend a bit of time at Hidden Valley racetrack, mainly the drags volunteering as the track chaplain, so I might have met some of the NT guys already.

MattsDisturbed · 20-10-2011, 01:24 PM

Been on the forum for a few months now but only just went into The Bar for the first time, this place looks fun!
Bit of info about myself:

21, studying I.T at CSU
working part time, about to move out of dads place for the first time
I've lived in Albury NSW for 5 years, and on the NSW/VIC border all my life.
Cheers Guys

fordfella80 · 21-10-2011, 12:50 PM

Howdy

Been a member for awhile but never introduced myself. I'm Bevan from NZ.
Here's my eb2 fairmont, mods are Cam, K&N, Genie Headers. Also have an ea fairmont. Cheers

NZ_xr6-tickford · 27-10-2011, 04:43 PM

Hi all the names Cam from Christchurch NZ, im a multi skilled operator and trucky, 20 years old and own a 02 series 3 au xr6 tickford on black 17s with a K&N filter, site looks like a great place to learn some new things and spin some great yarns

red_hotxr6 · 27-10-2011, 04:49 PM

kia ora, cam welcome to the site..how are things over there in n.z??..lol

NZ_xr6-tickford · 27-10-2011, 04:51 PM

still a lil bit shaky and a tad "cold" for you aussies haha otherwise yea na bloody good mate, hows aussie?

brydie76 · 30-10-2011, 09:09 AM

Should probably introduce myself, but late to the table though haha!

I'm Brydie, a trainee accountant and uni student from Newcastle NSW. I recently got my "first" car (used my parents old car before that), a MY11 WS Fiesta Zetec in Vision. Love it, and I am having a lot of fun driving it every day and taking care of it in my precious spare time!

I am pretty much so the biggest revhead you will meet- anything 2 wheels or 4 (with a few exceptions), I follow maniacally. I love MotoGP, moto2 and V8 supercars most. I was lucky enough to tick going to a MotoGP race off my racing bucket list earlier this month, and am going again next year. Hoping to tick V8s and speedway GP (the round in NZ) off the list next year too.

04-11-2011, 12:26 PM

I thought I better introduce myself.

Im Steve, or Fenno.

I work for the government and have never owned a ford. I currently drive a Heep.. I meen Jeep. I stumbled across the forum, by googling mining jobs. Thought I might stick around for a while... who knows I could be driving a blue oval down the track...

Chats · 05-11-2011, 07:16 PM

G'Day all.
Been lurking for a while.
Name's Col, from Adelaide via Newcastle UK.
Drive a 1988 XF Ute (Big Bird) Loving the info and variation of mods on here.
Expect to do major damage to my wallet as a result!

Falc'man · 05-11-2011, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chats

G'Day all.
Been lurking for a while.
Name's Col, from Adelaide via Newcastle UK.
Drive a 1988 XF Ute (Big Bird) Loving the info and variation of mods on here.
Expect to do major damage to my wallet as a result!

Hi Col, and welcome.

Altern XR6 · 07-11-2011, 12:25 AM

Hi to all.
I joined your forum and have been searching bigtime to catch up on cars again. I bought an EL XR6 for $3500, a bit rough on the outside paint etc, totally excellent on the inside and a sweet, sweet motor. I really just wanted a cheap runaround shopping car to get around in and spend no money on it till it dropped dead, but found something exciting again and the only car I loved (FORD) before was an XB 302 GS Rally Pack.

I've been a bike rider all my life and stayed with two wheels, (even when married) I love cranking over 45+ degree's. Sold Baby XB when married, she got jap crap and I stayed on the bikes. Jap cars did nothing for me and I lost the love of cars.. My XB towed my bike many miles to many places and many more miles, without the bike on back, the XB had nice solid legs for traveling.

So, with a heavy hand at 2nd cut and polish, new tie rod ends, wheel bearings, new shocks/springs, K&N filter, O2 sensor, auto filter & flush, oil plugs etc. This SeXR6 comes up like a beauty and I just love the machine.

This model is fantastic, it handles like on rails, not like the cars I thought could do..! wow. I've had it now for two months and have already put 10,000k's on it and have not had to put fluids in it, just like my baby XB. XB did 210,000K's in two years... no leaks, no lies!.

This SeXR6 is ready for another lifetime and I got it for $3500, it was sold new for $40,000, WoW !!!!!. My XB "new" cost me $4500 - "them were the days when pay and car play were in balance" but this car is worth spending a little more on to make it go past the shopping trolly I was going to let die.

I'm 58yo bike rider that's impressed with the information on computers and inside forums to give a bloke an idea on what to buy, what problems to look for in a model etc. You have helped me to pick my "made, wednesday car' EL SeXR6" and it's still worth in todays money, as far as I can see $40,000.

Anyway Hello. Love the forum, thanks.

DreamarT · 21-11-2011, 08:36 PM

Hey all,
dunno if intro'd myself when i 1st joined but here goe's anyway.
Been driving various 4 cylinders 1st car was a 77 ford escort mk2 4 door 1600ohc auto loved it did it up then smashed it replaced it with a 86 ford telstar 2.0L auto didnt do much to it except tx5 wheels & 6x9's in rear sold it then got a 1993 subaru liberty lx(fwd) 2.2L manual, put catback sports exhaust stereo etc sold that & got a 92 nissan pintara hatch 2.0L auto didnt do much got hit up bum with that in june & insurance wrote that off then i got a 95 suzuki swift which was good until 3 weeks ago when the engine blew its head & then cooked the motor.
So now i Own a 1994 ED ford falcon gli Classic model & only thing ive done to it is put 2 newish tyres on the rear which are 215/60/15's bit extra grip.
Im enjoying having alot more power than all those 4's i have had & especially like the power button on this one.
anyways ill put some pics up in another part of forum.
Cheers
DamieN

howard100ish · 21-11-2011, 09:05 PM

hi all had a couple fords xb gs wagon 4 speed all gt equipment great car just traded in my ed wagon 5 speed lowered 2 1/4 sports system cross and drilled rotors wasnt a bad car over 700,000 b 4 motor rebuild now a proud owner of a bf xr6 nice car has the zf auto nice to drive also did ralling in a mk1 escort if any 1 has any query on things to do to an mk 1 escort

XRGhia · 21-11-2011, 09:15 PM

Welcome to AFF guys... Enjoy!!..

XRDeeze · 30-11-2011, 06:46 PM

Gday Joes the name , 19 and drive fork/crane.

life is schweeeeeeeeet !

Cargo1 · 03-12-2011, 04:02 PM

Gday everyone,

been reading for a while now and love the amount of info on here, so thought i better join.. Currently have an EL wagon and will be soon on the hunt for a nice EL Ghia. I love the E series Fords and had a few of the earlier models.

cheers
Steve

Allen Robins · 03-12-2011, 09:13 PM

G'Day all you Ford fanatics....I have a AU Wagon and a NL Fairlane Ghia.Great forum for advice....Cheers...AL

FLYXR8 · 15-12-2011, 09:59 PM

welcome to AFF

23-12-2011, 05:24 PM

hi all this is a great site

i recently bought an EF xr8, this car has been loved by its owner before me and although a new water pump , thermo,thermo housing and belt and a bunch of hoses was needed straight up , i still like it and am glad i got it, the owner before put a BA buldge on so it looks a bit different
you may think its strange but its my first ford,normaly had older holdens and tojo 4wds,

blueoval · 23-12-2011, 05:28 PM

welcome to the forums dude.

Which state are you from?

Feel free to make a new thread and post up pics.

superfly · 26-12-2011, 10:38 PM

Howdie everyone. I joined this site some years ago after becoming interested in the FG. I've always been a Ford man but never actually owned one in my 24 years of driving. Did a lot of reading but no posting.

I finally bought my first Ford late October this year. I needed to upgrade my WRX which was now getting too small for the growing family. I was lucky to secure the last XR50. Wanted one of these when they came out but was not in a position yet to upgrade. Was very pleased when I found a brand new one still available and in my favourite colour.

Love the forums!

mytoolsupplies · 19-01-2012, 09:47 PM

Hi I am Allan and just joined today
I live in Perth semi retired ,married with no children
I came across this site and thought wow this is interesting.
My first wheels were a little ford prefect 5cwt ute,I then progressed to an 1964 xm falcon a great car [wish i still had it] it served me very well no problems with it,
then I had a fiat car didnt like it {kept 6 weeks]I then had a new Mitsubishi Galant for a couple of years ,then I went back to ford ,A xw that did over 100000 miles before trading up to a 1973 f100 This i found to fuel hungry so replaced the 6 cylinder petrol for a 3.3litre Nissan diesel It increased my fuel economy from 11miles per gallon to 28 miles per gallon I used this for over 20 yas doing over 300000miles before giving it to my brother on a wheat and sheep farm

Auslandau · 19-01-2012, 09:52 PM

Welcome to the Forums Allan .... enjoy

FordGirl2012 · 20-01-2012, 08:29 AM

Hi all,
Not new to forums at all (run my own parenting one) BUT new to the Ford forum ;0

Joined as i have just purchased (4 days ago) a 99 Ford Fairlane Ghia V8 NL i think it is as i don't know much about them so thought this would be a good place to ask!

So if some one can direct me to the right place would appreciate it

Couldn't see a section for Fairlanes?

Just want to know what the "Tickford" upgrades are ect

Baxr6gt · 20-01-2012, 10:40 AM

G'day names justin. Gotta ba xr6 in citric acid. Lowered, gt spoiler, 19s, 2 mtx subs, and all the common problems.lol.
But I'd rather work on my ford the drive the competition.great to be part of sic an Extensive forum

Geez Louise · 20-01-2012, 10:56 AM

Welcome aboard everyone. It is always great to meet new members both on and off the Forums. You will find we are all a pretty friendly bunch

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Originally Posted by FordGirl2012

So if some one can direct me to the right place would appreciate it

Couldn't see a section for Fairlanes?

Just want to know what the "Tickford" upgrades are ect

There is a Tickford Vehicles section under the Performance sub forum. Click HERE. It might be a good place to start.

Cheers
Col

FordGirl2012 · 20-01-2012, 04:52 PM

thanks heaps for that!

MystiqueXR6T · 20-01-2012, 05:13 PM

Hi All! I'm David, new to the forums, just looking to share and source information, on both my Falcons, Mystique, my FG XR6T and Qwiksivla, my AU XR6 ute. I'm in the Newcastle area and looking for ppl, to join for some high octane fun! (sorry about the bad pun!)

RayRay84 · 22-01-2012, 07:55 PM

Hey Everyone...

Been a long time lurker (Few years in fact) and I figured it was about time I registered!

I've been a ford fan my whole life and grew up surrounded by them - I Currently own a 2010 FG XR6, and have owned a KH Laser GL and an AUII Forte in the past... oh, and a Mitsubishi 380

And No, I'm not 17... didn't check when I submitted my username details, should be 84 in my name, not 94...

chrisfpv · 22-01-2012, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MystiqueXR6T

Hi All! I'm David, new to the forums, just looking to share and source information, on both my Falcons, Mystique, my FG XR6T and Qwiksivla, my AU XR6 ute. I'm in the Newcastle area and looking for ppl, to join for some high octane fun! (sorry about the bad pun!)

Hi David. Welcome.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RayRay94

Hey Everyone...

Been a long time lurker (Few years in fact) and I figured it was about time I registered!

I've been a ford fan my whole life and grew up surrounded by them - I Currently own a 2010 FG XR6, and have owned a KH Laser GL and an AUII Forte in the past... oh, and a Mitsubishi 380

And No, I'm not 17... didn't check when I submitted my username details, should be 84 in my name, not 94...

Hey RayRay,

You can have it changed to 84 by posting here:
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=4156