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10-04-2006, 03:06 PM
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Hello peoples, as the thread title states i have recently bought an AU.It is a 2000 AUII XR8, i have wanted one of these for a few years now and now i finally have one. I am not the most mechanically minded person but i do love my fords especially my AU's and i hope to get to know some of you a bit better. I pick up the car today so i will post more details when i do. :1syellow1
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10-04-2006, 03:08 PM
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Congrats and may I say good choice !!!!
Welcome to the nuthouse and may you have deep pockets ! lol..........
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10-04-2006, 03:34 PM
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Welcome. I hope you are well prepared for this addicting place.
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10-04-2006, 03:36 PM
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10-04-2006, 03:42 PM
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good car man. hope you enjoy the forum's, it's good talking to people when you know we all love the same thing. FORD
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10-04-2006, 03:55 PM
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Thanks for the welcome guys. The guy i am buying the car from seems adament that the engines a 220 but i have been looking at specs and i can only see that the 2000 2nd series are 200's. I cant find any info on the engine plates and he doesnt have the log books.Its build nov/2000. Thoughts?
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10-04-2006, 04:00 PM
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Spin 'em Habib !
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dude i am new too , welcome and hope we can help when needed
if someone cant , well kill them , do they have a dog , we could buy them a dog then kill it !! lol Cheers Daniel
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10-04-2006, 04:21 PM
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Drought Breaker
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Location: Gunnedah, NSW
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Check your compliance plate, if its an AU II then you only have a 200kw, other thing to check is the 220 engines took a different oil filter to the previous 302 W's. (Not an AFL 1 or equivalent)
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10-04-2006, 04:35 PM
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Walking with God
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Welcome aboard, enjoy the AU 8!
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10-04-2006, 04:43 PM
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I couldn't of said it any better myself ! ..lol , but yeah--> welcome mate . :sm_headba
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10-04-2006, 04:52 PM
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10-04-2006, 04:54 PM
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Okay have picked up the car and shes a dream to drive so heres some details:
2000 AuII XR8 220kw : V8 in narooma blue(i think this is right) has 17" tickford rims, factory lowered suspension,usual xr8 kit, lights and spoiler.Inside has premium 11 speaker sound with 6cd player, momo stearing wheel, momo t-bar coupled with adaptive shift transmission and it has 90,000 clicks.Only things to fix (touches wood) is a few small paint chips and engine bay needs a detail theres no oil just dirt. Will post some pics soon hopefully. Does anyone know about ford clubs in WA cant seem to find any. |
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10-04-2006, 05:52 PM
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Walking with God
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Looking forward to the pics!
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10-04-2006, 05:53 PM
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Welcome new guys.Hope you have fun getting into this community!!
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10-04-2006, 05:55 PM
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Giddy up.
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Welcome mate, but sorry to say if it's a 2000 model than it's not a 220, the 220 started in may 2001 just after I bought my 2001 200kw XR8, so your's beeing made in '00 it is not a 220, I hope the salesman didn't sell this off to you as beeing a 220.
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10-04-2006, 05:57 PM
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Giddy up.
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Oh and Narroma wasn't available on the AU till the 220 as well, you sure it's not Galaxy Blue????.
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10-04-2006, 06:31 PM
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Look for clearly visable tickford logo cast into the throtle body. Thats one indication that its a 220 spec.
Ring FPV with your engine number and ask them what state of tune the engine is, they will give you the real answer.
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10-04-2006, 06:38 PM
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as for your car its a classic next will come the mods enjoy..... cheeers.... Whoosha
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10-04-2006, 07:01 PM
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I'll ring Ford and find out because the guy i am buying it off has been our mechanic and friend for 5 years and he has had it from new so i would like to think he knows what he is talking about.
As for the colour its the same as Wooshas car(see above) so if thata Galaxy Blue then thats what it is. |
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10-04-2006, 07:50 PM
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Giddy up.
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I'll put money on it that it's not a 220 if it's a '00 model, if you can get us a pic off the car we can tell you what colour it is.
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10-04-2006, 07:59 PM
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Uterus M.I.A.
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Same for the engine bay take the pic up over the throttle body
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10-04-2006, 08:18 PM
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Location: North East Melbourne
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200 or 220... regardless, its a great choice... mines the same as yours but in white with Leather interior... i love it! So will you!
Welcome... and yes, this place is addictive, i have to check it every day!
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10-04-2006, 09:13 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Hi & welcome hope you have many happy hours driving in your new pride & joy.
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10-04-2006, 09:18 PM
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As BJMXR stated above, regardless of the 200 220 argument it's still an awsome car.
Being a member of this great forum only has 1 disadvantage, Your back account will always be empty because of all the mods you will most likely do to your car. Most of those ideas will come from here Enjoy your stay Alpineau |
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10-04-2006, 10:50 PM
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welcome and congrats on your car!
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10-04-2006, 11:07 PM
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http://www.fpvtickfordclubwa.com.au OMGZ!  ing_sm
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11-04-2006, 09:16 AM
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11-04-2006, 11:24 AM
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Welcome aboard. Great choice of car.
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11-04-2006, 07:59 PM
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Giddy up.
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Doesn't matter if your not that mechanically minded mate, that's what this place is for and the club your looking at, we are all here to help one and other out, that is what is so good about this place.
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Hello from a new AU owner.
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