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Old 07-12-2006, 09:55 PM   #1
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Thumbs up I have seen the light...Recently converted!
Hi all , just bought my first ford after being a devoted holden supporter. I previously owned a VS calais. But then i saw the light. I test drove a few XR6's(incl 1 turbo, gotta love the boost! but couldnt get insurance as im on green p's)and it was love at first drive. So i ended up buying a Vixen Red 03 BA XR6 with seqential auto. BA is such an improvement comparing to my dads old ef falcon he had. Definetly happy with my purchase. Found the xr6 to drive better then the many s/c vy calais i tested, much smoother and more torquey.
I still have a soft spot for holdens but definetly happy with the XR6. I was previously part of the just commodores forum, leart alot about the calais on there and hope to do the same here. Allready scoped the BA na mod thread, unreal how much un-tapped power these engines can deliver!

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Old 07-12-2006, 09:57 PM   #2
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Welcome Jamie,

The BA/BF has won us many a convert from the dark side! LOL!

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Old 07-12-2006, 10:03 PM   #3
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Yep welcome Jamie......you should be able to get alot out of here. They are good cars and hope all goes well!



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Old 07-12-2006, 10:05 PM   #4
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Good choice mate, the XR's are a great looking car and the BA is a damn fine car.
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Old 07-12-2006, 10:12 PM   #5
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GK: yeah, i cant find much difference in ride quality to late model bmw's.

FPV329:yeh mate gotta love that front end, im thinking later on to finish the look off the get the xr8 bonnet put on, love that bulge, makes it look like a real muscle car
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Old 07-12-2006, 10:15 PM   #6
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Obviously not fully converted, you still bought a RED one! haha welcome, it is the way of the future
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Old 07-12-2006, 10:20 PM   #7
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lol, na the colour really catches ur eye, i was looking for a black or dark blue one but this one had all the stuff i wanted.Its got sunroof, full leather and premium audio
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Old 07-12-2006, 10:44 PM   #8
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Old 07-12-2006, 10:46 PM   #9
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Old 07-12-2006, 10:58 PM   #10
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From a fellow NA 6 driver welcome. Our unnoficial home is the contemp aus ford section theres stacks of info in there spend some time and go through a few pages of thread.

Enjoy your stay here and let it be a long one any questions on anything to do with the car dont be afraid to ask. no question is too small.
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Old 08-12-2006, 03:54 AM   #12
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welcome. ive had a couple of mates that are die hard holden tell me after being in my xr that it could convert them.
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Old 08-12-2006, 06:44 AM   #13
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Welcome Mate, The XR converted me 14 months ago. My blood used to bleed red but now it bleed's blue it didnt happen overnight but it did happen. :
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Old 08-12-2006, 08:49 AM   #14
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Old 08-12-2006, 10:56 AM   #15
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FPV329:yeh mate gotta love that front end, im thinking later on to finish the look off the get the xr8 bonnet put on, love that bulge, makes it look like a real muscle car
Gee, i'm surprised that comment didn't bring a flood of abuse. haha

Welcome Jamie, you should enjoy your time on here.
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Old 08-12-2006, 11:14 AM   #16
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Welcome Mate, The XR converted me 14 months ago. My blood used to bleed red but now it bleed's blue it didnt happen overnight but it did happen. :
yeah mate my bloods running a dark purple at the moment,lol
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Old 08-12-2006, 11:19 AM   #17
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welcome. ive had a couple of mates that are die hard holden tell me after being in my xr that it could convert them.
yeah i still cant get over the way it drives, that 2nd n 3rd gear is awesome(auto), plant it at 80 and it just pulls u back into ur seat, 2nd gear my commo used to die off,lol
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Old 08-12-2006, 11:28 AM   #18
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[QUOTE=SlikedXR8]Gee, i'm surprised that comment didn't bring a flood of abuse. haha

so im guessing that the xr8 bonnet has an unwritten rule...v8's only?lol
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Old 08-12-2006, 11:32 AM   #19
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Gee, i'm surprised that comment didn't bring a flood of abuse. haha

so im guessing that the xr8 bonnet has an unwritten rule...v8's only?lol

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Jamie!!

I told ya Holdens suck, I even told you in high school!!

You never listen!!
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Old 08-12-2006, 11:38 AM   #21
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Jamie!!

I told ya Holdens suck, I even told you in high school!!

You never listen!!
Hilly, hows the focus bro?

yeah like i said above, i have seen the light!
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Old 08-12-2006, 11:39 AM   #22
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Welcome aboard mate. And as long as Ford don't bring out another AU I am sure you will stay :
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Yeah its good man!

You've got to take me a spin in that beast one day man!!

I knew you would find these forums..

Did you inform the people at the commowhore forums where you are now??
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Old 08-12-2006, 11:39 AM   #24
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Only to some.......do what ever makes you feel happy. As you will hear alot around here! "Its your car!"
well the only thing stopping me doing the bonnet job is money and insurance. It was hard enough getting insurance for it being 19(2.5K!!), let alone adding a bonnet to it. As soon as i can i want that bonnet!
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Jamie,

I had the 1998 Nissan Pulsar SSS Turbo insured with JustCar for $1,660 and I done a quote without the mods, and it came out to be $60 cheaper.

Give it a go.
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Old 08-12-2006, 11:42 AM   #26
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Welcome aboard mate. And as long as Ford don't bring out another AU I am sure you will stay :
yeh if they bring out another au i will just have to hold on onto the BA for as long as possible!
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Old 08-12-2006, 11:44 AM   #27
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Yeah its good man!

You've got to take me a spin in that beast one day man!!

I knew you would find these forums..

Did you inform the people at the commowhore forums where you are now??
yeah definetly take u for a spin.

Yeah well in the JC forum, threads come up everynow and then complaining about FF putting shit on commodores, so i knew allready about this site, just had to buy myself a ford...
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Jamie,

I had the 1998 Nissan Pulsar SSS Turbo insured with JustCar for $1,660 and I done a quote without the mods, and it came out to be $60 cheaper.

Give it a go.
Just Car wanted $3250 re!! and 2100 excess if i have an accident! Im with young and cool insurance, cost me 2498 and excess is 1000, still expensive but cant help my age... bloddy p platers,lol
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Haha,

I've raced a 2002 Holden Commodore SS V6 Supercharged and V8 in my Pulsar Turbo, it was a bloody rocket, blew the gearbox once and then sold it :(

On the track ofcourse :hihi:
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Just Car wanted $3250 re!! and 2100 excess if i have an accident! Im with young and cool insurance, cost me 2498 and excess is 1000, still expensive but cant help my age... bloddy p platers,lol
I've heard bad things about Young and Cool, like they don't pay up when you get into an accident..

But yea, each to their own..
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