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07-06-2011, 08:21 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Can I email someone a couple of pics to put up please? It is proof of an FG GE6 taxi with 495RWHP!!! I only have my iPhone to post from.
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07-06-2011, 09:02 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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07-06-2011, 09:10 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Sent. You can start a new thread or carry this one on and I will put the details in for what is done and the upcoming plans for it. This IS a full time serviceable taxi!!!
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07-06-2011, 09:12 PM
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Cat 600 get bored with his day job??
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The Scarlet Fairlane: 94 5.Slow Litre NC II Fairlane 488800kms & Climbing Rollin' on genuine ELGT wheels. K&N Filter /////Alpine Sound. EBGT Momo Woodgrain Steering Wheel The Scarlet Fairlane Build Thread Project "White Knight" 93 ED XR6 ROH Alloys Momo wheel Cruise Sunroof Premo Sound Manual HO Goodies PWK Build Thread 1990 Yamaha FZR 250: 59000ks & climbing. New fairing, old tank, my angry mosquito in a coffee tin! 14.977 1/4mile. 
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07-06-2011, 09:13 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Melbourne
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Looks nice
I would pay a premium!  
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07-06-2011, 09:17 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Just sent you the dyno graph. Has upgraded turbo running 16 PSI, intercooler, 4 inch exhaust and flash tuned by Bob Romano. He is looking to set the world record for the fastest taxi in service. He will be taking it to Willowbank soon and will let me know when, I will of course pass this into on to everyone.
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07-06-2011, 09:18 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Melbourne
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Is it on Petrol or Gas?
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07-06-2011, 09:23 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Petrol.
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07-06-2011, 09:24 PM
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Just another mock-up..
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: In an AU Fairlane somewhere...
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hahahaha
Awesome!!
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07-06-2011, 09:26 PM
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Brisbane Northside Likes: Opposite Lock
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woah!
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07-06-2011, 09:26 PM
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FPRJET
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Location: Melbourne
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Wow i would have thought that it being a professional people mover that he wouldn`t be able to do this. Not that I have a problem with it , nice looking cab.
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07-06-2011, 09:26 PM
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BOSS 5.4L Enthusiast
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Very, Very Cool!
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07-06-2011, 09:27 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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07-06-2011, 09:28 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: NSW
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I guess it would be owner driver.
By the way some taxi drivers drive, no one would trust them with a 500HP taxi. |
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07-06-2011, 09:29 PM
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Flairs - Truckers Delight
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For fast cabs in BNE there ain't a whole lot to talk about
there's a couple of business class statos with LS1s and there's a 300C with redcliffe dyno performance stickers on it, unsure of what's been done to it
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07-06-2011, 09:37 PM
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No longer a Uni student..
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I bet he could surprise the crap out of his fares if he wanted to. 
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07-06-2011, 09:44 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Yeah, he gave it a bootfull leaving work today, would have scared the crap out of a customer if he had one. hell, it went hard!!!
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07-06-2011, 10:03 PM
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pursuit ute baby
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pretty cool.. i wonder what insurance is like, being a people mover and all... not sure what taxi legislation is like, but im sure hes up on his game.
id enjoy the ride, but keep in mind every time he tromps it the meter goes off the dial.
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07-06-2011, 10:46 PM
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Does it have taxi plates or is it just a promo car ?
You would lose money being a cab drive running a turbo on petrol. I bet this car does not do 100,000km per year
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07-06-2011, 10:51 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Yes it has taxi plates, check out the pic of the dyno tune. It IS a daily driven taxi, being based in casino, none of they're taxis are really high mileage cabs. I know this guy personally as we deal with him all the time and it's a genuine taxi!!!
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07-06-2011, 11:01 PM
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07-06-2011, 11:10 PM
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Cruising...
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Location: Perth
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Wouldnt mind being a cabby if they gave me one of those!!
Well...
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07-06-2011, 11:44 PM
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normality is boring
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Up in the hills on the QLD/NSW boarder
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Well Casino has just improved in my book. Might have to start shopping there instead of going to Lismore just so I might catch a glimpse
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08-06-2011, 02:10 AM
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Regulator
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Location: Melbourne
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Bah. Where are all the stickers that fade onto the paint? Where are the holes drilled into the roof? How many drunks ride in it each weekend?
Give it to one of the depot drivers who are recent arrivals to Australia for a Friday/Saturday night in Melbourne or Sydney.  The depot I used to work for had 3 XR6 turbo taxis back in 2002 and even some of those who hailed them knew they weren't normal cabs. Nice power out of the above FG though.
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08-06-2011, 08:19 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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He was clever and used rola roof racks, would you drill holes in thE roof of a G6ET. The picture shows the taxi sign on the roof and the camera mounted above the door. Just thought I'd show a cool looking taxi. If people don't believe it's a taxi, that's fine with me.
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08-06-2011, 09:25 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Thats nuts, dont know how legal it would be tho.
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08-06-2011, 09:30 AM
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The Scarlet Fairlane: 94 5.Slow Litre NC II Fairlane 488800kms & Climbing Rollin' on genuine ELGT wheels. K&N Filter /////Alpine Sound. EBGT Momo Woodgrain Steering Wheel The Scarlet Fairlane Build Thread Project "White Knight" 93 ED XR6 ROH Alloys Momo wheel Cruise Sunroof Premo Sound Manual HO Goodies PWK Build Thread 1990 Yamaha FZR 250: 59000ks & climbing. New fairing, old tank, my angry mosquito in a coffee tin! 14.977 1/4mile.
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08-06-2011, 09:45 AM
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Phewww what a beast.
What has been done to it?
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08-06-2011, 09:53 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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awesome taxi.. would be great to see it at Summernats!
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08-06-2011, 09:55 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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and all claimed on tax as a business expense
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495rwhp Taxi!!!!
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