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23-01-2012, 08:07 PM | #1171 | ||
Invader from the darkside
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Salisbury North, SA
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Hi everyone!
Some will know me from elsewhere, some know me for being a "pitch invader" of such at Riksta's Wednesday night HT meets (gotta thank Matt - Stalker - for that invite that started a trend) Im generally known as Matty T, but i float around on a few other forums as Matty 31 (from my R31 Skyline owning days). I come bearing gifts, in the form of a PJ Ranger 4x4 Crew Cab (ex RAAF fleet car, 81k, safety pack, etc etc) Its not my only ride, ive got a track only R32 GTR (that spends more time in the workshop with the dreaded RB26 syndrome haha, partly my fault), so needed a good tow car that was a bit quickier than my current one and still just as good on fuel And to add to it, ive got a 67 Morris Mini Deluxe that i picked up off a work mate cheap, hasnt run in 16 years, so slowly working through everything and getting it running Previous rides: R31 Executive - RB20 turbo, 5 speed, locked diff, 17s, SAPOL approval to match VR S pack ute - absolute POS, its ******** when they say you're "never late in a 3.8".....if it doesnt spin a bearing or throw a rod you might not be haha GQ Patrol 2.8 turbo diesel - my current ride ive had for 3 and a half years, from stocker to monster truck in that time......but she's being traded in this Friday
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Daily: MN Triton....boss pays for the fuel, can't complain! Retro: 68 Morris Mini. 1098, big cam, twin SU's, gonna be a nutter of a car Weekend MY10 Evo X MR TC-SST. Yep, flappy paddle awesome. Not bad for a girl's car..... http://fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11357304 Last edited by Matty 31; 23-01-2012 at 08:35 PM. Reason: kept forgetting how many cars i actually have........lol |
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23-01-2012, 08:30 PM | #1172 | ||||
Captain Malcolm Reynolds
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Adelaide
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Welcome Matty, good to see you FINALLY got yourself a Ford and didn't have to badge the Troll as a Maverick to do so!!!
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Currently: 2014 Mazda6 GT (Daily) and 1999 Mazda MX5 (Fun Car) Previously: 2001 Ford Escape XLT; 2010 MC Mondeo; 1984 FD LTD; 2001 AU2 Falcon Forte; 2005 LS Focus Zetec; 1988 RE Colt; 1982 RB Colt; 1974 KE20 Corolla Quote:
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24-01-2012, 10:08 PM | #1173 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 11
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good evening everyone, interesting place you have here..
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25-01-2012, 01:51 AM | #1174 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: melton south
Posts: 47
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hello to all im new to the forums and have found so much useful info here.
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02-02-2012, 11:28 AM | #1175 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 11
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G'day. I'm obviously new around these parts. Currently own 93' lightning, 82' F100, NL Fairlane V8, B2600 4x4, missus has the ba xr6. Great site with some inneresting tech and some great rides.
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12-02-2012, 09:04 AM | #1176 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2012
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G'day, I've just bought a VH Transit to convert to a toy hauler. As usual I went looking for Transit *stuff* and came across this site so had a bit of lurk around and decided to sign up. Find forums very helpful when looking for info.
I also ride road bikes and have 3 ZX9Rs....1 roady and 2 trackies. Previous Fords included 351 XA GS, Mk1 Escort I rescued from a junk yard and used as a runabout and a Mk1 Escort van with a 2 litre motor (engineered) that I also used as a runabout. As I'm semi-retired I intend to pack a tracky and the road bike and head off on my epic voyage starting in SA and ending at Port Douglas riding every mountain pass (or suitable set of twisties) on the road bike and doing a track day at every race track along the way. |
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12-02-2012, 09:09 AM | #1177 | ||||
Chairman & Administrator
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Location: 1975
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12-02-2012, 09:27 AM | #1178 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2012
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PS...Forgot probably the best for I had....a Mk1 Cortina rally car. Had a lot of fun in that.
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12-02-2012, 12:29 PM | #1179 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 73
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hey everyone its great to see a whole lot of ford lovers hoping to get some great info and ideas off this site. i recently bought a 2009 fg xr6t zf auto with 35000km on the clock so on the hunt for some goodies i can do with it.
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12-02-2012, 02:02 PM | #1180 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 3
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G'day long time registered viewer, first post!
We have a 2000 AU Fairmont with 170,000k's, an ex co vehicle so one owner, now my daughter's car. Now driving a VE Commodore (sorry guys), my wife has a 2002 Nissan X Trail Ti. My other project is a 1972 911, owned since 1990 and is presently being rebuilt into a 3.8RS replica. All good fun. Now, off to the AU transmission thread to work out why our new radiator installation now has oil going all over the place. Cheers! Last edited by F111; 12-02-2012 at 02:15 PM. |
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12-02-2012, 02:17 PM | #1181 | ||
Awesome
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: In my own little world..Everyone here knows me :)
Posts: 9,401
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Welcome. Plenty of information in the AU section that should be able to help you out. And don't feel so bad about owning a Holden...My daily at the moment is a Toyota!
Cheers Col
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12-02-2012, 03:04 PM | #1182 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 5
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Hi all, joined two days ago. My ride is a 04 BA XR6 ute in blueprint w/ (unknown) headers, and exhaust, K&N panel filter, SSI Bigmouth intake, 18" Shadowchromes, rolled guards, SL Kingsprings on the front and reset stock suspension on the rear, leather interior and a stereo going in Wedensday
Got loads of questions, hoping to get some pics up, especially of the underside of my car so someone can tell me what brand/type my exhaust is.. I'm the 3rd owner and bought it pretty much how it is and the guy before me hasn't touched it so i'm determined to find the extent of the mods on it, hopefully you guys/girls can help me out. I'm trying to list all the mods I know of in my vehicle profile but it appears that it's character limited? is there a way around this or? Counting the days till i'm off my Ps so I can get an F6! |
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12-02-2012, 03:09 PM | #1183 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 2
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Hey Guys n Girls,
Good to be onboard, i use to be a mechanic and worked in diagnostics and technical support, i currently work part time with an automotive equipment company and am a full-time firefighter here in sydney hope i can contribute to the technical information and questions on the forum and make some fellow enthusiast friends Kind Regards Mick |
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12-02-2012, 03:22 PM | #1184 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: K-Town, WA
Posts: 62
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G'day all, registered a couple of weeks ago, have a stock 06 BF XR6 in lightning strike, currently looking at exhaust, intake and rims options, but with funds being stupidly tight its going to take a while. In the mean time, Im considering powdercoating the factory rims to change the way she looks.
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12-02-2012, 04:03 PM | #1185 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Jan 2012
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Hi all, Am new to this new fangled forum thingy,But am not new to fixing stuffed ,broken,worn mechanical bits on cars and motorbikes. I have just purchased an 06 BA ute 95000km with a couple of faults, Not bad nick overall tho, But hey thats why i joined, So there's help when needed.A great site with a lot of helpful people.
Cheers Shedgnome
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12-02-2012, 04:51 PM | #1186 | ||||||
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Location: Melbourne, Victoria
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12-02-2012, 04:57 PM | #1187 | ||
Young Ford Enthusiast
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: NQ
Posts: 287
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gday
have been on for not even a month and would like to thank the ff community, you have helped so much. I am going to be on this site for a while. THx |
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12-02-2012, 05:12 PM | #1188 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 14
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Hi guys, I'm FordGirlPerth (or Jaye) I have a little girl who's nearly 3 (in 3 short months!!) and live in Perth. I'm not much for mechanical talk, but I'm learning, I drive a 2006 BF XT Falcon (stock). I hope to get to know some of you soon
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12-02-2012, 06:19 PM | #1189 | |||
AFF's 1st DM.......
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Wha???... There is only 2 states 2 be in.. WA or Drunk..
Posts: 6,200
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Welcome aboard Jaye
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12-02-2012, 06:59 PM | #1190 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2010
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G'day guys Long time reader, first time post. Daily driver 2009 FG Gt viper, toy XaGt wild violet. Enjoy reading posts about boss engines, when I have free time.
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12-02-2012, 07:54 PM | #1191 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 713
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Hello William is my name, long term ford man since late 1980s, not to good with computers but im getting there anyway loving this site.
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12-02-2012, 08:03 PM | #1192 | |||
AFF's 1st DM.......
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Wha???... There is only 2 states 2 be in.. WA or Drunk..
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Welcome to the forums mate
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12-02-2012, 08:05 PM | #1193 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 5
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hi everyone.my name is wally
last week I traded my 2002 h6 subi for a 2005 rwd tx. great car I am into vintage cars and spent the last 10 years rebuilding a 1921 rolls royce silver ghost. this site is fantastic and I really enjoy the banter. |
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12-02-2012, 09:30 PM | #1194 | ||
Awesome
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: In my own little world..Everyone here knows me :)
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G'day walrus53. Would love to see some photos of your 1921 Rolls.
You can post some in the Non ford Rides section on the forum if you like. I am sure everyone would love to see them. Classic, stylish cars...beautiful. Cheers Col
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12-02-2012, 09:52 PM | #1195 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: South Coast NSW
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Hi Guy's n Gals,
My name is Geoff and I live on the South Coast of NSW. I currently own a 05 BF Falcon six which was a decent change from my previous car a RAV 4 (Dont Laugh) I've had a few Ford's over the years XA Fairmont 250, XY Falcon 302, ZH Fairlane 351 these were cars through the late 70's and 80's that I had only wish I had the fore thought to hang on to them noting the prices some of these cars are now. Anyway, I'm happy with my Ford and the economy which has come along way since the XA. Well, that's my "intro" sorry I took so long to do so..... Cheers |
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12-02-2012, 10:05 PM | #1196 | ||
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Hi Everyone my name is John ive been into fords for as long as i can remember i was building a xa gt rep but due to health reasons had to put on
hold one day i will get back into it . Must say this is a excellent forum with some fantastic builds |
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12-02-2012, 10:23 PM | #1197 | ||
Getting Younger Every Day
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Snowy Mountains NSW
Posts: 1
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Thank`s For the Welcome.
I have been active here before, In a past life. I thought I should Climb back into it and say G`Day to All. Holding on to two XR6 sedans EL & AU S3 ST, at the moment and looking to sell off one to inject some much needed cash into the other. Currently the MRS steers the wepond that is built and preped for a turbo set of some sort. Well c u all around the site, I have a love for most things FORD so I will take a look at it all. |
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12-02-2012, 10:44 PM | #1198 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
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Hi everyone, first post, been on here for a while but never posted. but now i finally hav my project, just bout a 74 xb Fairmont coupe on fri. Will start a thread Soon, (not sure how but yeah) was havin trouble uploading photos. What's the trick???
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12-02-2012, 10:49 PM | #1199 | ||
Awesome
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: In my own little world..Everyone here knows me :)
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No trick as such schrammy302.
Follow the tips in this thread and you will be good as gold http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=20569 There are also some user tutorials here: http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11264353 Cheers Col
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12-02-2012, 11:18 PM | #1200 | |||
Starter Motor
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