hi im a newbee pls give me a go

woofy · 22-08-2006, 10:38 PM

hi im a newbee and just bought a 86 zl fairlane and no nothing about cars and would like to learn

big_pete · 22-08-2006, 10:48 PM

welcome!
you've come to the right place thats for sure

RG · 22-08-2006, 10:52 PM

Welcome to the forums, i'm sure that you'll learn a lot here.

woofy · 22-08-2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by woofy

hi im a newbee and just bought a 86 zl fairlane and no nothing about cars and would like to learn

i want to no all about the 86 zl

plext · 22-08-2006, 10:53 PM

Hello.

Knowing nothing about cars is not a crime. I assure you that there was a time that each and every poster on this forum knew little to nothing of automotive lore.

A couple of pointers may be in order though:

The folks hereabouts take a very dim view of 'txt' posting, keep it as clear and concise as possible.

When you ask a question (yes, they are welcomed, there are no end of people eager to help here), make it plain as to what you are trying to find out and/or achieve. As an example: "y wont my car go qik" would be poor, "What are some modifications that I could perform within a budget of $xxxx, to gain some extra performance?" would be good.

I would also commend to you the FAQ and the various 'sticky' threads which appear in the different sections as a good guide as to what is accepted.

Oh yes, welcome too.

woofy · 22-08-2006, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenEL

Welcome to the forums, i'm sure that you'll learn a lot here.

i dont know a lot about then

big_pete · 22-08-2006, 10:55 PM

:
um, search is also your friend

charles_wif_xf · 22-08-2006, 10:55 PM

Welcome to the asylum woofy!

May I suggest you do a search on the forum topics and threads; that way you can learn more about whats on your mind at the time without having to post and wait for replies. Also, chances are someone else has asked the same questions you might have.

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Originally Posted by big_pete

welcome!
you've come to the right place thats for sure

Damnit Pete, you beat me to it!

kyro_02 · 22-08-2006, 10:56 PM

welcome woofy

what state are you from ?

woofy · 22-08-2006, 10:58 PM

i live in adelaide

kyro_02 · 22-08-2006, 11:02 PM

sweet as

so... what do you want to know about your car? have you got any mechanical problems with it, yet ?

If I was you, the first mod i'd do... would be mags and dump it, the old school mags, like the 12 slotters... would look nice with a dumped car

, though elgt's and apache wheels would also look nice.

BENT_8 · 22-08-2006, 11:08 PM

Wassup dog!
Glad you finally decided to make a post!

I was with Woofy on Friday when he bought his ZL with influence of course.
It sure is a nice ride, with most stuff rebuilt or replaced.
I will let Woofy tell you more though!

woofy · 22-08-2006, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by kyro_02

sweet as

so... what do you want to know about your car? have you got any mechanical problems with it, yet ?

If I was you, the first mod i'd do... would be mags and dump it, the old school mags, like the 12 slotters... would look nice with a dumped car

, though elgt's and apache wheels would also look nice.

im haveing problems with the drivers seat near the floor there is a leaver
that takes the seat up and down i cant get to latch i dont know if i can fix it or replace it

AnthonyQLD · 22-08-2006, 11:11 PM

Welcome to AFF Woofy

woofy · 22-08-2006, 11:12 PM

got to do it some thim i spose

kyro_02 · 22-08-2006, 11:13 PM

i can't picture the lever in your car in my head, but with my ED leaver... it would not lock in place, and everytime i got out it would go up... I changed the leaver and it fixed my problem.

woofy · 22-08-2006, 11:17 PM

still got to detail it will post up pics and details in the "show us ya ride" section

woofy · 22-08-2006, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by kyro_02

i can't picture the lever in your car in my head, but with my ED leaver... it would not lock in place, and everytime i got out it would go up... I changed the leaver and it fixed my problem.

its on the side of the drivers seat near the floor its an ajuster

woofy · 22-08-2006, 11:27 PM

hard to decribe when you dont know cars

woofy · 22-08-2006, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by AnthonyQLD

Welcome to AFF Woofy

thanks

loxxr6 · 22-08-2006, 11:29 PM

It used to happen in my ED Fairmont all the time. I know exactly what you're talking about...I never got it fixed though.

woofy · 22-08-2006, 11:31 PM

it just feels like the seat is broken

kyro_02 · 22-08-2006, 11:32 PM

yeah if you can change the level, change it... if it's the one i'm thinking of... and has plastic cover... take the cover off and there is a bolt undo it... sometimes the lever get stuck on, but a bit of force and it'll come off.. put on a new one.

woofy · 22-08-2006, 11:35 PM

thats what i mite do or just replace the seat

BENT_8 · 22-08-2006, 11:36 PM

Best to ask someone in the X-series forum.
They will have a better idea of what is going on.
Chances are it would be a common problem in them now they are getting on!

woofy · 23-08-2006, 01:06 AM

there would be someone around that would know

XRchic · 23-08-2006, 12:25 PM

Hi mate, had any luck?

Try this: http://www.fordforums.com.au/forumdisplay.php?f=29

Welcome to the forums mate.

Jac

woofy · 23-08-2006, 01:56 PM

thanks to everyone that has dropped in learning more and more everyday once again thanks to everyone

max · 23-08-2006, 02:26 PM

I like that model Fairlane Woofy, they look great. I see one in mint condition where I park at work and I wouldn't half mind having it even though I have an NA model. What side of town do you live? I'm south and my mechanic is a legend in terms of solutions/repairs/prices and honesty.

woofy · 23-08-2006, 04:19 PM

i live in the nth
yer i have had the car for a few days and i cant fault
it yet everythink still workes (suprised) for the year of the car
iv see newer cars with probs EG power windows cent lock that type of stuff