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Old 27-10-2005, 02:08 PM   #1
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A deal has been done on a new (older) Ford which I will be picking up next week. This new car will be the daily driver and I can't wait to get it. Traded in the Ford Focus for it as small cars really isn't for me (or my family)

I'll post the pics of the new car when I get it....it will look good! :

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Old 27-10-2005, 05:06 PM   #2
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i dont get it?
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Old 27-10-2005, 05:09 PM   #3
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any more details? PS Get rid of the commondore!!
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Old 27-10-2005, 10:41 PM   #4
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any more details? PS Get rid of the commondore!!
AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :
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Old 28-10-2005, 10:54 AM   #5
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I could give you more details, but I'll let the pictures do the talking!!

I will tell you its a AU2 2001 Falcon SR....

Only 5 days to go.....the waiting is indeed the hardest part!!!
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Old 28-10-2005, 01:08 PM   #6
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How is an AU the dark side? Your on the dark side. I beleive your crossing to the bright and shiny side.
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Old 28-10-2005, 01:34 PM   #7
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I meant 'dark side' in that Ford is blue (which is a darker color than the Red for Holden). Didn't mean anything negative about it.
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Old 28-10-2005, 03:39 PM   #8
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I meant 'dark side' in that Ford is blue (which is a darker color than the Red for Holden). Didn't mean anything negative about it.
I think they are just stirring you mate. Sounds like the vx is a goer.
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Old 28-10-2005, 04:30 PM   #9
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Old 01-11-2005, 11:47 AM   #10
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I have to wait until Friday to pick her up now.....DOH!!
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Old 07-11-2005, 01:32 PM   #11
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Sorry, I'll try again....
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Old 07-11-2005, 01:41 PM   #12
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Why is it saying I dont have permission to access this page / pictures?
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Old 07-11-2005, 02:37 PM   #13
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Reposted the pics in previous post.....now just the exhaust/extractors await....
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Old 07-11-2005, 02:41 PM   #14
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sure looks better than any VX bomadore!
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Old 07-11-2005, 02:44 PM   #15
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Very nice looking car there, love the front end treatment.
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Old 07-11-2005, 08:58 PM   #16
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Thanks, it sure is getting alot of attention on the road. Drives great and is almost as much fun as the 'other' car. The looks from people on the road is priceless!

Just need to get a bigger exhaust.....
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Old 07-11-2005, 09:36 PM   #17
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You just need the matching T-Series side skirts to complete the job! Looks good.
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Old 08-11-2005, 12:26 AM   #18
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Hi all,

A deal has been done on a new (older) Ford which I will be picking up next week. This new car will be the daily driver and I can't wait to get it. Traded in the Ford Focus for it as small cars really isn't for me (or my family)

I'll post the pics of the new car when I get it....it will look good! :
Fantastic Au SR!! , No Offence but don't comment about the dunnydore!! Myself & 1000's others don't rate them! Look after the Au though, looks mint, congrats on a nice car. :
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Old 08-11-2005, 12:02 PM   #19
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I don’t mind the negativity against the SS, after all I had the same feelings towards the AU. But now I love the car and the color/bodykit/wheels make a good package look fantastic. The looks I get from people on the road is priceless and sure looks unique compared to all the done up Commodores.
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Old 08-11-2005, 09:56 PM   #20
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Definitly a unique Falcon SR. Nice purchase. One thing, you have to put the Ford badge on the front mate ;-).
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Old 08-11-2005, 10:11 PM   #21
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Nice SR

Have fun with it :eclipsee_
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Old 08-11-2005, 10:38 PM   #22
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nice, except 2 things, you need to get dual tips there on your exhaust, and the TS50 side skirts!
(already been said)
other than that, i love it, i bet you do too!!!

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Old 09-11-2005, 01:35 PM   #23
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Already looking at getting a sports exhaust with dual tips, but the side skirts look good so I think I'll leave it the way it is. It looks unique this way, being a combo of 2 bodykit styles with the shadow chrome wheels. I'm enjoying this car more than I though I would....
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Old 09-11-2005, 01:41 PM   #24
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Theres a tut you should be able to find, about painting the headlight reflectors.
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Old 09-11-2005, 01:54 PM   #25
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Very nice car... mmmm ROH RT's
As the others have said, I'd go some twin tips to fill it out a bit.
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Old 13-11-2005, 08:51 AM   #26
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2 questions for you....

1) did you think you would actually get this excited over the "ugly" AU?
2) did you get a surprise at just how agile and well mannered the handling is over your Vx?


Great looking car.. Very nice. Now lets see how long before the VX is parked away and the AU mod bug bites REALLY hard. :
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2 questions for you....

1) did you think you would actually get this excited over the "ugly" AU?
2) did you get a surprise at just how agile and well mannered the handling is over your Vx?


Great looking car.. Very nice. Now lets see how long before the VX is parked away and the AU mod bug bites REALLY hard.
1. No I didn't, but I have now!!
2. Yes it does handle very well for a big family car (bigger than the VX??)

I'm one of those who would rather buy Aussie made cars whether they are Holden or Ford. To me, I've got the best of both worlds, a fast Holden and a great looking Ford!
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About to enter the darkside??? Nah.. I think you've seen the light mate! Ha ha.. welcome aboard.
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I'm one of those who would rather buy Aussie made cars whether they are Holden or Ford. To me, I've got the best of both worlds, a fast Holden and a great looking Ford!
Me too, but both mine are Fords. Any chance of getting a pic of the SS - alongside the AU, of course.

I would keep the skirts as well - it certainly looks different, but I agree that the front needs a Ford badge in the mesh. They're not that hard to put on, and you should be able to get a new one from Ford for about $10. It just looks naked without it. Also, AWC sell the laser cut mesh that looks even better in the front grille than the cheap aluminium mesh.
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