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09-05-2011, 11:17 PM | #1 | ||
Miami Pilot
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Or as I now drive a mister-bishi (as my youngest called it one day), Sayonara!
Well, with the XR gone as of about 4 hours ago, that's me with no AU! Olds still have one, and sister is looking at one, but me - none! I think that's the 7th and last....but never say never. Let's see: AU1 XR8 Hot Chilli red 5 speed AU1 XR6 Galaxy VCT auto AU2 V8 Forte Meteorite auto with Tickford suspension AU1 XR8 Galaxy auto (on mixer ring LPG - 140rwkw) AU2 I6 Forte wagon silhouette (with XR front) AU1 I6 Fairmont Auto on LPG (now UK's sons car) AU2 XR8 Venom auto (220kw motor from factory) Never did get an AU3. Best car of the lot? I'd have to say, the AU2 Forte V8 . With the mods I did to it, it handled great (King coilovers front and rear), went great (the 175 motor ended up putting out close to 150rwkw), and looked great - with the brumby bar, XR skirts and Hawke rear wing, even the odd genuine T3 owner confused it for a T series. Then the wagon - we still miss that car. So.....so long for now; of course I'll still be around and will check in from time to time, but will spend most of my time in the Territory section, and the Project cars section for the supercharger build up on the terry. (http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11330509). sniff, sniff - See you round like a rissole.
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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09-05-2011, 11:41 PM | #2 | ||
pursuit ute baby
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hope you continue popping your head back in here mate, and the bug bites and you succumb to another au v8. they are just that good
youll be missed by many, never read a bad post from you
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09-05-2011, 11:43 PM | #3 | ||
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You'll be back
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09-05-2011, 11:45 PM | #4 | |||
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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10-05-2011, 12:19 AM | #5 | ||
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Catch ya round mate feel free to post here anytime
Cheers for all your info and support for other's projects, its people like you that make this forum such a great place. Good luck with the terry... No AU3 yet...... We'll see you back with a T3 then..... Cheers
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10-05-2011, 10:31 AM | #6 | |||
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10-05-2011, 12:52 PM | #7 | ||
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OK then just slip out quiet like and don't bang the door.
HEY! Take this Bitzenpizzas with ya! Seeya JC - I'm sure you won't be a stranger in here though 'cos you know you love AUs. |
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10-05-2011, 02:24 PM | #8 | ||
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thanks for the advice JC... but i'm sure you'll stick your nose in every now and again (I hope)
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10-05-2011, 03:21 PM | #9 | ||
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All the best J.C and good luck- may the motoring gods light always shine on you lol! This forum wont be the same mate, you are one of the many good guys on this forum. We'll all miss your insights, your knowledge of au's and the way you encourage and help others
Please dont go too far and thanks for all the help you've given me and to other AFF members cheers ,Maka |
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10-05-2011, 03:39 PM | #10 | ||
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Well in that case - do I qualify as the current highest number of AUs owned?
Any current owners owned more than three AU's? Also JC i'm going down your path and having a dabble in the e-series LWB's for a bit also also I had a 380 VRX as a work car for a short while about 4 years ago was top fun. they have a pretty good 5-speed auto, but reversing visibility was poor. But what i liked most of all was the combination of the big six cyl grunt combined with the dartiness and general non-land-yacht feeling that the AU's sorely lack. Oh and they're new and not old hat like the AUs.
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10-05-2011, 04:48 PM | #11 | |||
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10-05-2011, 05:16 PM | #12 | |||||
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10-05-2011, 05:35 PM | #13 | ||
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Thanks all. I still, by habit, just checked this forum first! So I guess I will be around.
UK - don't believe everything a seller tells you! :-) But for the price, yes it was the best $4000 car I ever sold!
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10-05-2011, 05:45 PM | #14 | |||
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I agree and so does my son. I must admit I love looking at that car just before it gets dark, great colour. UK
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Plastic Surgery 1 AUII Monsoon Blue How 2's: Change rear view mirror, Install backfire valve, Change foam front seats, Install auto transmission cooler, Replace Trans Shift Globe, Remove front door Trim, Paint AU headlights, install door spears, Premium Rear Parcel Shelf, go here...
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10-05-2011, 05:55 PM | #15 | |||
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10-05-2011, 06:24 PM | #16 | |||
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I wonder who's done the most kays in an AU? I'd say smoo would be up there. I'm only sitting on about 140k across my three
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10-05-2011, 06:36 PM | #17 | |||
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10-05-2011, 07:04 PM | #18 | ||
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I currently own 3 and have owned 2 others along the way (both T-Series). Collectively I have clocked up over 350,000km in them. No, none are taxis; and yet they all are! LOL.
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10-05-2011, 07:08 PM | #19 | |||
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10-05-2011, 08:10 PM | #20 | ||
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Will be catching you around foreshore. What AU parts do you still have lying around?
Cheers Stu
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10-05-2011, 08:29 PM | #21 | |||
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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10-05-2011, 08:36 PM | #22 | ||
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Suppose I better subscribe to your Terry thread then!
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2002 AU II LTD 5.6L 342ci T3 Short, AFR165 heads, Comp XE270HR-12 Cam, Brembo 4/4s(355/330), T3 5 spokes, LC-1 wideband, Whiteline HD swaybars, TCE 3K Hi Stall, PWR Auto Trans Cooler, Koni shocks, King Low Springs, Hurricane headers, 100 cpsi cats, Twin 2.5" exhaust. Quarter Mile: 13.73 @ 105.86mph Runner Up NA/DA to BF Fairlane/LTD Geelong AFD 2024 2002 XR8 pursuit 250 Custom twin 2.5" exhaust w Herrod modifed extractors, Tuned with Moates QH
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10-05-2011, 09:25 PM | #23 | ||
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SO who brought the XR8 JC (looks at GK)
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10-05-2011, 09:28 PM | #24 | ||
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Nah - not GK; No LPG installation.
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10-05-2011, 11:46 PM | #25 | |||
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14-05-2011, 04:24 PM | #26 | |||
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Not me, but I was seriously thinking about it. I call dibs on the spare AU bits. That is if rag top hasn't already raided them. LOL! I will also miss JC's posts here. But as he's my very good mate, I'll still have good access to his knowledge. rag top is a handy bloke for info also. I'm pleased to call both my friends. GK
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14-05-2011, 08:25 PM | #27 | ||
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What bit you after GK???
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14-05-2011, 11:15 PM | #28 | |||
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Congrats on the sale mate.
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14-05-2011, 11:27 PM | #29 | |||
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Am looking at an AU tomorrow, and an ED. ED is favoured at this stage because whichever car I get is copping the charger, and the charger came off an ED, plus the ED has known history, so it's sort of a no-brainer! But if the AU runs OK, and the price is less than the ED, the AU may get a look in.
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