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23-03-2011, 01:01 AM
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Steering wheel looks new because it is, it and the gear knob are only about 3k old. Had a worn out woodgrain momo on it when I got it and a BA "metal dildo" gear knob. YUCK!
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23-03-2011, 01:48 PM
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Location: St John's Park NSW
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I love the beast you have matey, I have an AU, just a 6 but do love it. I have to say that the XR8 badges on the side skirts look good in my opinion but everyone has a different idea.
Is the dash face one of those you buy from Ebay? it looks fairly good. |
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23-03-2011, 01:57 PM
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Tickford 220kw Windsor...
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Sunnyvale - Housing Commission.
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It took me a while to like the look of the AU's, but after owning one, it all fell into place and the rest of the car won me hands down.. Im loving the Weezor motor in this so much more than the Boss motor, better sound, lighter, more useable power band and more fuel efficient too. Plus you dont have that huge lump of heavy metal up front to upset the cars balance.. Mate, keep your eyes peeled, they are out there.. Id even get one without the sunroof, and just buy one new or second hand and get DS to fit it for you. He can still sort it, I checked.. If I was after a T series tho, Id get a T3 TS50 for that little more luxo, the T3 TE50 only has the mid spec dash and normal XR type guages etc.. If I see anything, I will send it your way.. Your bang on about how these cars feel more like a GT than the B series do. Iv said that a number of times now. (Iv had to eat my words from the past, but can accept when Iv made a wrong call) These cars with their flaws n quirks are just like how old x series GT's were.. Imperfect, bit crude and gobbs of character.. Thats where they beat the B series GT's hands down. The B series GT's etc are just all too clinical.. And the best thing about them, as you've said is the bang for bucks is outstanding.. The B series GT's are a lotta car for the money they go for now, so are these ones for half the price or less.. You just cant lose..
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1972 Falcon XY GT 351 Clevo 4V Big Port, 4 Speed Top Loader Manual, Ice Blue.... 2002 Tickford AU Series III XR8 220kw Windsor, 5 Speed Manual, Liquid Silver... __________________ AU Tickford Facebook fan page.. https://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php...25060040851023
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23-03-2011, 02:06 PM
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Tickford 220kw Windsor...
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Thanks mate, the dash faschia is actually a genuine T series one. I bought it off ebay from the guy who works for the company who made them new. He sells them on ebay occasionally, but isnt always selling them. I just looked, he hasnt got one on there currently. It ISNT one of the 2 places that sell them online all the time. Iv read a few posts on this forum giving them a less than good feedback..
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1972 Falcon XY GT 351 Clevo 4V Big Port, 4 Speed Top Loader Manual, Ice Blue.... 2002 Tickford AU Series III XR8 220kw Windsor, 5 Speed Manual, Liquid Silver... __________________ AU Tickford Facebook fan page.. https://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php...25060040851023
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23-03-2011, 07:39 PM
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looks clean
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26-03-2011, 09:22 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: out of sight from the kids & wife
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overflow tank looks like mine. dont waste your time tryin to clean it. I everythin with mine even removed it and put sand in it and shook it heaps gets rid of lots but not all.
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26-03-2011, 12:24 PM
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You can buy them new from Ford for around $120.
I also saw a few sellers on ebay where you can buy what looks like repo ones too. The non sensored ones for around 50, ones with a hole for the sensors for 60 odd, genuine new non sensor ones for around 60 and the genuine new ones with sensor and float for around 115. I'll be buying a genuine brand newie..
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1972 Falcon XY GT 351 Clevo 4V Big Port, 4 Speed Top Loader Manual, Ice Blue.... 2002 Tickford AU Series III XR8 220kw Windsor, 5 Speed Manual, Liquid Silver... __________________ AU Tickford Facebook fan page.. https://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php...25060040851023
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29-03-2011, 10:29 AM
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Back to Le Frenchy
Join Date: Feb 2005
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Nice, very nice.
Seeing examples like this one, for this money makes me want to sell the Pug and get back into an AUII/III XR8. Actually given current circumstances (a 4 door car is needed ;) ) I may actually have to look into it....... A liquid silver one, with good k's for 10k would be ideal lol.
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29-03-2011, 10:37 AM
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Do it Russ. Saw it on carsales for a bit more than 10K though!
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29-03-2011, 12:08 PM
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Tickford 220kw Windsor...
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There out there for sure.. The times right, the moneys right and the cars are very right. A hell of a lotta car for the $$.
Mine was advertised for 12k, I told the guy straight up what I wanted to spend before I went n saw the car or wasted either of our times. He had it at around 14k when he first advertised it 3 months prior to me buying it. He had an interstate buyer then at agreed 12k who got it RAC inspected and didnt buy it because of a few minor scratches etc.. That Buyer was expecting something near perfect for the $$. The owner was keen to sell, and for accepting a bit less, got a very easy, hassle free, no BS sale..
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1972 Falcon XY GT 351 Clevo 4V Big Port, 4 Speed Top Loader Manual, Ice Blue.... 2002 Tickford AU Series III XR8 220kw Windsor, 5 Speed Manual, Liquid Silver... __________________ AU Tickford Facebook fan page.. https://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php...25060040851023
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29-03-2011, 01:03 PM
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Re: Pics etc of my AU S3 XR8..
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