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29-07-2013, 08:19 PM | #1 | ||
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True friends don't say good-bye, they just take extended leaves of absences from each other. I think this might apply to as I am hoping that I may return (just like JC has several times ). My beloved AUII has gone. My daughter and partner drove it away Sunday night. I have had the car for as long as I have been on the Ford Forums, since 10-01-2005, a total of 8 years 6 months. I am going to keep the build thread going as I will 'maintain/fix" the car for my daughter. I will also post some thoughts as I look back over the years I have had no enjoyed driving my humble AU. I am looking for another AU (my wife really like the looks of the BA's ) So I hope to return. Time wil tell. UK
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29-07-2013, 09:07 PM | #2 | ||
When in doubt, GAS IT!!
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Thanks for the how to's mate.
See ya soon UK.
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29-07-2013, 09:13 PM | #3 | |||
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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29-07-2013, 09:37 PM | #4 | ||
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Well I do have a donar car to use whilst I look JC,
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Plastic Surgery 1 AUII Monsoon Blue How 2's: Change rear view mirror, Install backfire valve, Change foam front seats, Install auto transmission cooler, Replace Trans Shift Globe, Remove front door Trim, Paint AU headlights, install door spears, Premium Rear Parcel Shelf, go here...
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30-07-2013, 08:39 AM | #5 | |||
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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30-07-2013, 11:32 AM | #7 | ||
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30-07-2013, 03:47 PM | #8 | |||
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30-07-2013, 03:56 PM | #9 | ||
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I keep my Fordforums bookmark pointed to here so when I log on it's the first thing I see.
Nice to see some 'old gang' from time to time. Keep us updated UK.... good luck with whatever you end up with
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30-07-2013, 04:56 PM | #10 | ||
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Thanks for the comments guys must appreciated. Been looking, thought hard about TMans ride but the k’s were too high to convince the wife). Not many Xr6’s or 8’s I like in NSW. Fairmont’s and even a Fairlane.
UK
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Plastic Surgery 1 AUII Monsoon Blue How 2's: Change rear view mirror, Install backfire valve, Change foam front seats, Install auto transmission cooler, Replace Trans Shift Globe, Remove front door Trim, Paint AU headlights, install door spears, Premium Rear Parcel Shelf, go here...
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30-07-2013, 04:57 PM | #11 | ||
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BUT even worse my wife likes the look of BA's !!!
UK
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Plastic Surgery 1 AUII Monsoon Blue How 2's: Change rear view mirror, Install backfire valve, Change foam front seats, Install auto transmission cooler, Replace Trans Shift Globe, Remove front door Trim, Paint AU headlights, install door spears, Premium Rear Parcel Shelf, go here...
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30-07-2013, 05:19 PM | #13 | ||
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Yes Casper but as you now time moves on. My daughter is VERY happy. I would like to thank you for your inspiration when I first joined the forums (and the old AU falcon site). I have found memoires of your black beast. I know how much time it takes to support an online community. If it wasn’t for this forum I doubt I would have enjoyed my ride as much, it would have cost me more to run and I would have sold mu AU long ago. Fingers crossed I find another AU !!
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Plastic Surgery 1 AUII Monsoon Blue How 2's: Change rear view mirror, Install backfire valve, Change foam front seats, Install auto transmission cooler, Replace Trans Shift Globe, Remove front door Trim, Paint AU headlights, install door spears, Premium Rear Parcel Shelf, go here...
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30-07-2013, 05:43 PM | #14 | ||
Stroking it...
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Another AUvilian here moving on! Selling my AU tomorrow, picking up JCs Terri! First time in over 10 years I won't have a AU in my driveway!
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30-07-2013, 05:45 PM | #15 | ||
Stay Classy ™
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Quite a few cheap T series out on the market if that's your thing, otherwise a nice S2 XR8 would give great value.
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30-07-2013, 05:47 PM | #16 | |||
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I make threatening noises but it's very handy having the AU around. One day... Enjoy your new ride, Cam
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30-07-2013, 05:57 PM | #17 | |||
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30-07-2013, 05:58 PM | #18 | |||
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Plastic Surgery 1 AUII Monsoon Blue How 2's: Change rear view mirror, Install backfire valve, Change foam front seats, Install auto transmission cooler, Replace Trans Shift Globe, Remove front door Trim, Paint AU headlights, install door spears, Premium Rear Parcel Shelf, go here...
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30-07-2013, 07:03 PM | #19 | ||
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There's been a few T1/T2 TE50's floating around for sub 15k, some as cheap as 8-10k.
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30-07-2013, 07:18 PM | #21 | ||
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I love the colour of your Fairmont
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Plastic Surgery 1 AUII Monsoon Blue How 2's: Change rear view mirror, Install backfire valve, Change foam front seats, Install auto transmission cooler, Replace Trans Shift Globe, Remove front door Trim, Paint AU headlights, install door spears, Premium Rear Parcel Shelf, go here...
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30-07-2013, 07:19 PM | #22 | ||
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UK Love the colour of Rides Fairmont. (yours is nice to Sox ) UK
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Plastic Surgery 1 AUII Monsoon Blue How 2's: Change rear view mirror, Install backfire valve, Change foam front seats, Install auto transmission cooler, Replace Trans Shift Globe, Remove front door Trim, Paint AU headlights, install door spears, Premium Rear Parcel Shelf, go here...
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30-07-2013, 08:16 PM | #23 | ||
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Car is no longer. The soul of the car lives on in the TS.
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30-07-2013, 09:32 PM | #24 | ||
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Yeah it does, still love the colour though
UK
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Plastic Surgery 1 AUII Monsoon Blue How 2's: Change rear view mirror, Install backfire valve, Change foam front seats, Install auto transmission cooler, Replace Trans Shift Globe, Remove front door Trim, Paint AU headlights, install door spears, Premium Rear Parcel Shelf, go here...
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31-07-2013, 05:22 PM | #25 | |||
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For the record the Black beast has been gone a year now but its soul (and rims) live on in my current AU. I havent had the desire to move into anything else to be honest.
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31-07-2013, 09:30 PM | #26 | |||
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Meh Off you UK dont worry about us we will be right we have your knowledge embossed on hard drives across the land
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31-07-2013, 09:33 PM | #27 | |||
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Yes I am a legend in my own lunchtime I might end up being a 'lurker' like JC UK
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Plastic Surgery 1 AUII Monsoon Blue How 2's: Change rear view mirror, Install backfire valve, Change foam front seats, Install auto transmission cooler, Replace Trans Shift Globe, Remove front door Trim, Paint AU headlights, install door spears, Premium Rear Parcel Shelf, go here...
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01-08-2013, 04:12 PM | #28 | ||
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I was always a lurker - just some lurking is more legal than others......
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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03-08-2013, 05:55 PM | #29 | |||
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Now you have moved on from your Terry, are you AU hunting again? I saw a nice green XR6 with ACT plates for sale. UK
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Plastic Surgery 1 AUII Monsoon Blue How 2's: Change rear view mirror, Install backfire valve, Change foam front seats, Install auto transmission cooler, Replace Trans Shift Globe, Remove front door Trim, Paint AU headlights, install door spears, Premium Rear Parcel Shelf, go here...
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