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Old 28-09-2012, 11:19 AM   #2611
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great site
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Old 28-09-2012, 11:20 AM   #2612
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Old 28-09-2012, 08:58 PM   #2613
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Howdy!

referred here by ieat8's.

looking at buying a XC/B so i thought this would be great place to meet some friendly folk.
Originally from a 4x4 background with all mechanical work done myself. However i've gotten a bit sick of the ol' diesel rattle for now and really want to get onto making my cruiser with a v8 rumble happening. I have always been a big car enthusiast and really get a huge amount of satisfaction from doing all the work to my car myself. I'm looking forward to finally coming across a clean xc to start getting my hands dirty!

Looking forward to spending a lot of time on this forum.

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Old 28-09-2012, 09:44 PM   #2614
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Hi all, it's such a privilege to be apart of knowledgable and respectable car community. I've always been a ford man, right from the E series, through the unloved AU shape and especially now with the world class FG.
When I was a young buck on my P's in country NSW, my first car was a 1990 EA SPAC Series 2 with the 3.9L mulitipoint and the first 4 speed autos. After 6 months I sourced an EA 5 speed manual with the short first gear ratio, and got to work on the conversion and wiring along with the peddles. Then I put an AU engine in and matched it to the 5 speed. The car was a weapon and I miss it dearly. It kept up with an early model BA XR6 Turbo to about 80km/h, then fell by the wayside.
After going through the ranks at work it was time to upgrade and my ride of choice was a 2006 BF XR8. Again doing the mods I fitted Difilippo headers, high flow cats and quad stainless steel X-force exhaust with a BPR CAI. Finished it off with a tune from CV performance and she was a dream to drive. After getting yet another promotion it was sensible to sell the vehicle and drive my company car.
Missing my fords, I decided a month ago to purchase a near new 2009 FG XR6 Turbo with only 35,000k's on the clock. It's sexy lines in metallic ego make my day. It's beautiful on the road and really is a class leading vehicle. Plans are underway to maintain the stock look but give the car a little more go, not that it needs it. I miss the sound of the V8 but the sheer acceleration of the new turbo is amazing. I now live in Melbourne and look forward to meeting some of you and enjoying our passion for these fine vehicles!


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2006 BF XR8 Falcon - 240RWKW
Difilippo Headers, Magnaflow 200CPSI Cats, X-Force Quad Stainless Exhaust, BPR CAI, ZF 6 SPD, Tuned by CV Performance!


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2009 FG XR6 Turbo Falcon - Stock as a rock (but not for long)
EGO Colour with premium audio and ZF 6 SPD

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Old 29-09-2012, 08:44 AM   #2615
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Hi everyone, first time poster long time reader.

Just bought an xm station wagon ready and I am ready to drop about 3 years and copious amounts of cash into a project for my kids!
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Old 29-09-2012, 10:05 AM   #2616
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G'Day guys,
Name is Corey, This week I picked up my new SZ Territory TDCi, always been a Ford man.
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Old 29-09-2012, 10:10 PM   #2617
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Hi fellow ford fans. Thought it was about time that i jumped on board..

Cheers, Pete
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Old 30-09-2012, 08:52 AM   #2618
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Hi.my name is scot and i own an xw gt replica painted in wild violet should be finished by xmas

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Old 30-09-2012, 11:20 AM   #2619
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Hi Folks

I have two Fords, an XR 1966 Falcon that I have restored and have on Heritage plates and a new PX Ranger, supercab XLT model. I am busy adding the usual bits and pieces, a long range fuel tank, 2-way radio, brake controller etc. The ute is both a work ute and touring vehicle.

I have read that some Ranger owners are having problems with the towbar being low to the ground when the vehicle is loaded or towing. I installed aftermarket airbag suspension on the rear. It worked a treat and has not made the ride any stiffer.

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Old 30-09-2012, 03:27 PM   #2620
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hi everyone,
yep a newbie. got a au series 11 fairmont 5 litre. glad to be here.
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Old 30-09-2012, 04:14 PM   #2621
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How do I fix my 2005 ford fairlane ghia command centre screen it has gone blank.
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Old 30-09-2012, 04:26 PM   #2622
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Hi, my name's Dom. Been into fords for a long while now, it started with my mum buying a red eb series one in 1994, I still have it although it has gone through around 3 engine swaps and a manual conversion all done by myself at home, I also had a mk2 escort 4dr brilliant little rig. Then an ef daily and now my pride and joy a vixen red ba mk2 xr6 sedan. Im looking forward to getting some ideas from the site. Cheers
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Old 01-10-2012, 07:46 PM   #2623
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just a quick hi.my names darrell,im a returning ex member from a couple of years ago.i used to have an fpv gt ba mk2 which i sold last year and traded it with a toyota aurion.now the v8 bugs hit again and will hopefully be trading it in this week with an fg super pursuit.looking forward to getting behind a v8 again
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Old 01-10-2012, 08:23 PM   #2624
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Hi everyone stumbled onto this forum and what a great site. Purchased a wagon 6 months ago 2006 XT LPG. Very low ks. Was considering buying a new one a few years back but cost was quite high into a second hand one and very pleased with it so far. Have owned a few Fords over the years but by far the best was 1965 XP I know I shouldnt have sold it and I still regret it. Enjoy reading all posts Regards Brian
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Old 02-10-2012, 02:03 AM   #2625
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Hi everyone,
My name is Rivelino and i live in Romania.
I own a Ford Mondeo TDCI 130bhp, 5speed , Ghia , 2002 plate.
I just landed here , tracing a member of your comunity , who talk a few years ago (on other forums) about ABS monitoring codes for ABS bleeding with ELM327.
I'm amazed what beautiful cars you have.

Have a nice ride & day.
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Old 02-10-2012, 07:04 AM   #2626
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Hi Everybody, I'm Bain and live on Brisbane's North side. Have owned some nice Fords over the last few years, various model X Falcons as well as late model XR's. Currently have two "Projects" on the boil, a 66 XR, Sultan Maroon, Palomino interior and factory V8, and a 71 XY Sedan. the Misso is Driving a territory Ghia AWD, we also have My Parents one owner ED XR6, a 74 TC Cortina and my favorite my Trusty Factory V8 XD. Thanks for having me on board.
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Old 02-10-2012, 08:24 AM   #2627
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Hi people, I have a fairmont ghia au 2002 and live in SA, trying to find seat covers for it,
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Old 02-10-2012, 02:43 PM   #2628
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Hi. New here. Love fords owned a few.. Want an FG GT R SPEC... Time will tell! ;-)
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Old 02-10-2012, 06:46 PM   #2629
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G'day All,
As you may guess from my username I've seen younger days. I have had more Fords than any other make and have had 2 F100s over the years. The F'ers were by far my favorites. I had a '64 trayback with a 351 & auto and detroit locker. Lovely beast with a real presence. Later I had a '70 styleside with 351 & auto. Regretted selling it the moment it left the yard.
Now I hope to get back into an F series. I have been a trike rider for many years but due to health issues I think I will have to part with it. If I can find a swap for the trike to a Bronco or F'er that would be ideal. I can only try.
Forums such as this one are a great asset to enthusiasts so I hope the rekindle my joy of F'ers etc. and learn new tricks.
Cheers for now.
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Old 02-10-2012, 06:52 PM   #2630
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Hey peoples.

Im ricky, new to this ford forums. Just like to say hello to all you geezers out there ;) and you will be seeing more from me very soon with updates of my car/work progress and pics <3
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Old 02-10-2012, 06:54 PM   #2631
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Hi Greybeard, if you think your a senior try me, born in 1942.

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Old 02-10-2012, 07:25 PM   #2632
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OK Barry, you beat me. But Mother Nature hasn't been kind to me.
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Old 02-10-2012, 11:11 PM   #2633
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Hello, My name is Scott. I recently brought a sad 1981 Ford F250 with out to much rust and a bad paint job. Its this damn paint code thats stamped on the compliance plate Z518 is giving me troubles. Many who should know don't know. I reckon you guys can point me in the right direction. Kind Regards.
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Old 02-10-2012, 11:34 PM   #2634
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Hi all, just posting a note to say thanks for this site. Fixed a faulty brake light switch today that rectified my cruise disengaging.
The info on here is awesome. Love my SY Territory. 120kms and drives great.
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Old 03-10-2012, 12:23 AM   #2635
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Hi everyone, been checking out the site for a while, decided to join.
A little bit about me, pretty much finished my apprenticeship in mechanics (specialist in auto trans).
Cars to date
Bush pig 96 courier 4wd
94 cobalt blue ED XR6 manual with 19inch typhoons
91 TX3 turbo AWD, lots of engine work (184hp at all four) and cust paint
04 BA G220 white walls, XYZ coilovers and other cosmetic stuff
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Old 04-10-2012, 12:00 AM   #2636
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Hi Guys
My name is Sean and I am in South Africa. Love my Fords, currently racing a Mk2 Escort in classic saloon racing &
drive a Falcon 4.0.
Busy building a Falcon V8 also to race.I would like to build a replica Australian
supercar, they are just so awesome. I have a 5.7l Cleveland that is going in there, so I am now sourcing all the goodies I need to make it quick,but not much is available here. I would appreciate any help in locating things like heads, clutches, gearbox and rearend, as well as any bodyparts like skirts, wing and scoops if possible. I will post some pics as soon as I figure out how to do that.

Cheers Guys.
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Old 04-10-2012, 06:44 PM   #2637
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G'day guys, My rides a 1980 XD falcon, Project just started to make it one of the best looking and riding P plater fords going
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Old 05-10-2012, 11:22 AM   #2638
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Howdy all,

my names dave im 22 and about 2 yrs ago i had a car crash that left me a paraplegic, so pretty much from the top of my thighs down has no feeling or movement

anyway i just recently got a tired old rusty 1978 escort panel van.

i joined the forum for some knowledge and parts i will need to bring the eski back to life.

so any one thats got escort parts they want to get rid of hit me up
ill be posting a bit in the WTB section and just reading the tech pages.

peace!
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Old 05-10-2012, 01:28 PM   #2639
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Hi all, new to site, read many times and done plenty of research thanks to you all.
I have an AUII Fairlane V8 that I am working on, already done exhaust, XR8 extractors, hi flow cats 3 inch single system, sounds good and now moving onto air intake.
I am taking delivery of an XR8 snorkel and a K&N filter.
Question will the snorkel fit a standard air box or do I have to drill out the hole, if so any tips on how to do a decent job of it and any other tips for me appreciated.
I saw a good thread once on an XR8 ute that went through a similar transformation but frustratingly I can't find it!!!
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Old 05-10-2012, 04:17 PM   #2640
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Hi Everyone

I just joined this club and hope to get more out of my enjoyment of FORDS.
I have many Fords in my life and now have a ef fairmont ,a AU forte in which I am wrecking at the moment
I am located in Sydney west, if you have any needs for spares I might have one just drop us a message.
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