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24-12-2007, 09:20 PM | #1 | ||
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I know many get tired of answering the same old, same old questions. But we all need to keep in mind that there are so many people joining us here, who don't know what we seem to take for granted. I mean just check out the 'for sale' thread to see that there's a massive amount of e series cars for sale. If they can't cough up enough $ for a B series, you can bet they'll join us in the great land of AU!
Perhaps we should have a sticky set up with links to those asked often. A few for the list could be, and feel free to add. 1. XR8 185/200/220 identification 2. Fluid recommendations engine, diff, auto, etc etc, for the AU range. 3. What diffs the AU range has etc, etc. What do you think? Cheers, GK
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24-12-2007, 10:14 PM | #2 | ||
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Mobile 1 5W50 for NQ condition I6 Mobile 1 85W90 for differentials LSD Mobile 1 75W90 for differential open Mobile 1 ATF 95LE for automatic Mobile 1 85W90 for manual 3: most models had 3.08 open differential (live axle) XR series, SR & Ghia (optional) 3.45 LSD
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24-12-2007, 10:24 PM | #3 | ||
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I always thought your How to's should be stickied in one thread too GK, i know a lot are in your build thread but newbies probably won't find it there.
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24-12-2007, 10:44 PM | #4 | |||
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24-12-2007, 10:51 PM | #5 | ||
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I vote a sticky for XR6T & Tickford snorkels! And one for intake mods.
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24-12-2007, 11:11 PM | #6 | |||
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24-12-2007, 11:14 PM | #7 | |||
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25-12-2007, 12:19 AM | #8 | |||
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25-12-2007, 12:30 AM | #9 | |||
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How do I get my double din out? What do I put in the space when I replace it with a single din?
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25-12-2007, 12:38 AM | #10 | |||
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So a possible list is. 1. XR8 185/200/220 identification 2. Fluid recommendations engine, diff, auto, etc etc, for the AU range. 3. What diffs the AU range has 4. Snorkels and intake mods 5. Single / Double Dins Also what about? 6. 6 stacker issues 7. Radio Code Issues 8. Rear Shock Mounts 9. Rough Idle 10. Climate Control Display 11. Plugs and Leads GK
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25-12-2007, 12:54 AM | #11 | |||
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25-12-2007, 01:06 AM | #12 | |||
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25-12-2007, 10:38 AM | #13 | |||
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25-12-2007, 10:58 AM | #14 | ||
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A great idea! A FAQ sticky.
I'll second that all the how tos be placed (including a 'how to use search' ) all in one place. I don't think they belong in the FAQ though. When i'm thinking of doing some mods etc i'd love to be able go to the one place for some thought starters, how to's are great for this and they can save newbies plenty of cash by giving them the confidence to tackle jobs alot of people would just take to a mechanic etc... So it's not as simple as using the search engine for the how tos because you sometimes really don't know what you want to do to your car thus what to search for. But this isn't about how to's so i'll shut up now. Merry Christmas Everyone.
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25-12-2007, 02:48 PM | #15 | |||
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How many service threads have still been created despite the sticky that's up there for servicing what and when?
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25-12-2007, 04:19 PM | #16 | ||
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So maybe a sticky with the links to all the how tos posted here by various contributors would be a good thing then?
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26-12-2007, 09:43 AM | #17 | ||
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nah, it would be a good thing. for those that know its there.
its just a lot of people still wont use it : no harm in doing it though.
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26-12-2007, 10:18 AM | #18 | |||
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26-12-2007, 10:44 AM | #19 | ||
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options for front end conversions ie low series to high series bonnet conversions for the different grilles etc etc
and whats needed to do XR conversion on the front end also whats involved in BA front end conversion as that seems to get asked a bit too replacing bulbs behind the dash cluster and climate control what shocks and springs are legal/good for lowering decent tyres and their ball park price ranges in all wheel diameters biggest tyres that fit under our guards biggest wheels that fit (20s up front 22s up the back) think thats enough from me
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26-12-2007, 11:42 PM | #20 | ||
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What about a listing "Common Modifications & Repairs to AU Falcons" under a separate heading (Similar to "Common Problems with AU" ) as found at top of AU Forum (Sticky's?)
I would appreciate finding all the modifications you guys have done/talked about in one area, rather than catch up with them through reading all the forum replies. I'm sure that you only require the link to the sites that you have already created. like fitting foot lights for AU Forte, replacing lights in dash, Instrument cluster setting changes, etc, etc. Have appreciated reading & completing some of the modifications from this forum, You all must be congratulated in the assistance you pass on to us AU Owners. Greg |
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26-12-2007, 11:59 PM | #21 | ||
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It's all about helping each other Greg. This forum is a great place to hang out. Lots of colourful characters to meet, mods to plan, do and work out how to pay for! LOL!
There's always something new to learn too, that's what I like about the place. From day 1 people are keen to help out others. That's something pretty special I reckon, and sadly something becoming rarer these days. Cheers, GK
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27-12-2007, 12:08 AM | #22 | ||
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Pretty sure my Au3 wagon has a 3.11 diff. Model is BAsomethingorother. I'll take a pic tommorow.
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27-12-2007, 09:22 AM | #23 | |||
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27-12-2007, 10:11 AM | #24 | ||
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I thought my old EB had 2.75's, but I could be thinking of the ZL, either way you are right with the AU's
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27-12-2007, 11:35 AM | #25 | |||
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3.08, 3.23 & 3.45 are the AU factory possibilities. Any other ratios on an AU have been done elsewhere. If your wagon is stock, it has a 3.23 diff. GK
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27-12-2007, 12:59 PM | #26 | ||
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Sorry, I was mistaken.
It's a 3.23 with 134BA written on the sticker. |
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27-12-2007, 07:58 PM | #27 | ||
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A lot of this stuff should either already be available on aufalcon.com or should be located there as part of the 'Articles', 'Technical Documents' and 'Workshop' sections rather than as stickies here.
Maybe the following headers could be applied to this section of the forum with direct links to those sections on aufalcon.com: AU Falcon - Articles AU Falcon - Technical Documents AU Falcon - Workshop Otherwise we are going to generate a massive sticky with a plethora of duplicated information that would take time and effort to decipher, which circumvents the original intention of having the information that is readily accessible. Case in point - the sticky 'common problems with your AU'. Seriously, how is anyone going to have the time to decipher and find faults they can associate with amongst the (at last count) 409 posts in there? This conversation on diff ratios is yet another classic example of information being repeated over and over again because of the lack of use of the search button. I and others have already posted this information up before. Or am I missing the point completely?
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27-12-2007, 08:08 PM | #28 | |||
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Just kidding. You make a fair point. The info needs to be easily accessable, just how we do that exactly is still unclear. GK
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28-12-2007, 02:50 PM | #29 | ||
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How about a sticky for people with lowered cars??
Which shopping centers are a no no, certain roads etc?? I suppose there will have to be one for each state. Just a thought I had today lol. |
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28-12-2007, 03:01 PM | #30 | |||
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Some of those come under the same category. It we start to to sticky this many threads, it becomes conjested like peak hour traffic, that the only way around it is to have a 12th sticky that tells you how to navigate your way around. We already have 9 stickies. As JC said, that's what the search function is for. So many technical issues. Is there a need for example to have a topic specific to Shock mounts? What information are you going to have other than the fix? IMO, its overkil, its not funny. Start a technical thread, where most of what you have suggested, could be listed. Then start a mod thread for the rest. People can use the search function to go deeper into it. Ultimatley, this will be Caspers decision. Keep the idea's coming.
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