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03-03-2010, 05:46 PM
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I've always liked this bit - I find it sexy, almost like the smooth curves of a female. I should stop there.
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03-03-2010, 06:01 PM
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Just another mock-up..
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this is my favourite bit... my interior
 also the TL nose... 
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03-03-2010, 06:38 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Victoria
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The roofline for sure. The curve looks just right.
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03-03-2010, 06:50 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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the shape is timeless IMO
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03-03-2010, 06:37 PM
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On my AU it's this bit ...
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03-03-2010, 06:51 PM
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Giddy up.
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Location: Kramerica Industries.
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Mate sorry to say, but you have problem's if this is the case.. 
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04-03-2010, 12:18 AM
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I've always liked the look of AU's looking down from an elevated angle (like looking down from a balcony).. everything fits The low lip spoiler I will agree with also, subtle, but lifts the saggy corners perfectly The AU has remarkable curves. The AU is one of the best ageing cars out there, in fact if it was released today it wouldn't have been considered so "extreme" and may have actually been embraced (at least AUII shape) - Ford were just too ahead of their time. |
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04-03-2010, 12:23 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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04-03-2010, 12:31 AM
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No I just need a big bore exhaust, 3 inch pipe just won't cut it. |
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04-03-2010, 10:10 PM
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03-03-2010, 06:52 PM
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Just slidin'
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Location: Brisvegas
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I love the boot. No spoiler, some find it droopy, I find it perfect.
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03-03-2010, 08:00 PM
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Smile
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Location: Merrylands Sydney
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I love the mirror
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03-03-2010, 08:50 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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For me, it has definitely got to be the brakes.[IMG]
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03-03-2010, 09:00 PM
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Next upgraded Mk1 Leopard
 
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 ....Ummm let me think  passenger seat ?? UK
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04-03-2010, 01:40 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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but in all seriousenessness, they are a very nice streamlined shape imo, and to all the jealouse knockers, the au is different to every other model, we have INDIVIDUALITY in spades baby  : :.
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04-03-2010, 08:29 AM
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This is my favourite bit... THE BIG BACKSIDE..............
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04-03-2010, 08:55 AM
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Walking with God
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne
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I love the reflection of the whole profile as I drive slowly past a shopfront with a lot of glass.
The curves look just right, I love the roofline, rear glass, down to the spoiler and bonnet. Never tire at catching a reflection. GK
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03-03-2010, 08:47 PM
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Overall, I find the AU1 forte in galaxy blue the most beautiful AU, especially the waterfall grille, contrary to what many think. This includes the interior. The design flows so well. Never ceases to amaze me how it was so poorly received. The only thing I can fault in it is the high set suspension from factory.
But the parts (not overall) of AUs I like are: - Of course the a$$ of my au3 xr8 with that bodykit looks very horn. - The au1 xr's full bodykit. Especially in Silhouette. - The T3's front end. Its amazing how driving lights change the look of the au3 forte style. - The LTD really defines massive luxobarge. And IMO successfully manages to look nothing like a falcon (contrary to DF, DL & B-series). On the outside at least. |
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03-03-2010, 08:47 PM
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I have to agree with monty, the boot looks awesome, and makes it the mean looking falcon we all love.
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03-03-2010, 08:58 PM
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Location: ACT
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I like the twin funbags...oops air bags!
Best part of my AU? The after market steering wheel (AutoTek).
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03-03-2010, 09:29 PM
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03-03-2010, 09:11 PM
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Owner of "0066" F6 310
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Location: South Australia
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On a standard AU i reckon the Ford badge is the best looking part.
The only AU that looked nice were the T3 strokers in my opinion. |
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03-03-2010, 10:23 PM
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04-03-2010, 12:35 AM
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Owner of "0066" F6 310
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As for the B series, well the turbo 6 is the thing thats best there. Oh and i also currently own a old "X" series (1965) falcon and just sold a current "F" series falcon and i did own a "E" series XR6 once too but just couldnt talk myself into owning a AU..... Last edited by zoomie; 04-03-2010 at 12:43 AM. |
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04-03-2010, 10:53 AM
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04-03-2010, 12:58 PM
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04-03-2010, 12:35 AM
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Owner of "0066" F6 310
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Oh i thought of the best part of the AU and thats the IRS that was in some models.... Much better than the crap ford has dished up since.....
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04-03-2010, 12:50 AM
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U MAD?
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Location: Perth
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The price.......
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04-03-2010, 10:59 AM
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05-03-2010, 10:09 AM
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Barra Turbo > V8
 
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:Interior- High series dash Exterior- Frontbar of a T2 TS50
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What's the most attractive part of the AU?
Hybrid Mode