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mustang1966

18-03-2003, 06:25 AM

Well we are a FoMoCo family and we currently have 3 cars and one POS.

My car is the 66 Mustang coupe.
The Mrs has the XY GS Fairmont.
Family car/Mrs uses for uni is an EB XR8
POS is my get to work car and recent addition to our family is an 85 Nissan Bluebird 4 speed with Turbo diff (Turbo diff cause it whines like a turbo) which we paid 500 bucks for.

First 3 cars are all Windsor powered and the last has the mighty 2 lt Pintara engine.

Bernoo, how do you find the XR6? I assume it is the non turbo?

A friend recently let me take his BA XR6 NA ute for a spin. The tip tronic auto took a little to get used to and it felt a little doggy off the mark. Certainly it went much better as we got up into the rev range.

bernoo

18-03-2003, 06:46 AM

Mustang1966,
The BA is a rela nice car. Looks stunning. Cant go amywhere without someone comming over to look.
Yes it is a little slow of the mark but shines higher in the rev range. Overtaking in it is real good for a 6 cyl. I will upgrade the exhaust system soon and fit a K&N filter. That should help. My last car was a EF XR8. That was a little quicker. Now if I win the LOTTO a GTP would look very nice in the driveway thank you very much:D

Blu_butterfly17

18-03-2003, 06:50 AM

Ford girl myself i traded my EF XR6 about 18 months ago for a AUII XR6, soon to be roaring around the streets of Brisvegas in a BA XR6T in phantom...counting down the days!

bernoo

18-03-2003, 07:01 AM

mustang1966

18-03-2003, 07:04 AM

Bernoo,

Oh the BA XR6 is a very nice car, dont take me wrong. I owned an AUII XR6 and the BA is a big jump ahead. The thing felt nice on the road, I loved the layout of the interior, and once you get to around the 2000 Rpm mark it really picks up it's act. I would take the Manual box over the aut but that is my opinion.

You found the EF quicker? What was done to that.

Our EB XR8 has had Pacemaker headers, dual 2 1/2 down to the muffler and into a single, Chiptorque chip, and K&N filter. The auto has been tricked up as well. I have also driven the 185Kw AU AR8 and the EB feels quicker than the AU.

And yeah same here with the Lotto GTP would be on the list as well.

Have a look at this web site, you might find it interesting.

http://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?article= 5851&sid=200&n=156

Cheers
Mark

the_goldie

18-03-2003, 07:07 AM

Holden all the way...
:D 2000 VT SII Phantom Mica Clubsport and 86 VL Commodore

bernoo

18-03-2003, 07:16 AM

Hey Mustang1966, just had a look ath that wed site. COOL.
I dont know exactly what was done to the EF. It was an ex NSW Highway Patrol car. It was lower than std XR8. Had modified exhaust and K&N filter. Handled real well. Only problem was that my sons 4cyl killed it.:(

mustang1966

18-03-2003, 07:27 AM

I would not admit to a 4cyl beating the 8. :D unless is was a Commodore.

I am very picky on who we run in our V8's, more so with the 289 Mustang.

The XY is the pick of the 3 cars. Our friend who built the engine (he owns an XR GT & XT GT) built the little 302 to beat XW & XY GT's. She has some real balls and the 650DP is the only carb that seems to work on her.

bernoo

18-03-2003, 07:36 AM

It is one quick 4cyl. 13.4 second 1/4. But as a typicle high rev 4 banger it is in pieces now:D

Damian

18-03-2003, 07:36 AM

Follow Lowndes and have a '98 VT Commodore Executive Bermuda Blue in colour and a '77 Pontiac Trans Am Black with the Gold Trim and a 400 big block under the bonnet.

Regards
Damian

fordfan5

18-03-2003, 08:20 AM

I used to own a au 5speed sr falcon but the x took that when she left now i own a toyota landcruiser yes i know no street machine but it good now i go fishing just about every weekend
but iam on the look out for a xw or xb fo a secound car

timbo333

18-03-2003, 09:29 AM

Me, I drive an AUII XR6 VCT in Galaxy Blue, many extras, have posted pics of it before.

The other half drives a '96 EF II Falcon in Navy Blue.

Grubby

18-03-2003, 09:58 AM

I am a Holden man - drive a VT series 2 Clubsport Bermuda Blue

Grubby

Rat

18-03-2003, 10:21 AM

BA XR8 ute with lovely new simmons wheels, hard cover & rear deck spoiler, & the BOSS 260?? what a fabulous motor. Also have a 2002 Nissan Patrol Turbo Diesel for the wife & 4 kids, and for a bit of fun, a CBR 600 F4i Honda.

brchi17

18-03-2003, 10:56 AM

This week I'm driving my old EL Falcon, next week I'll be walking as its' new owner is taking her away on Friday.

Around the middle of next month my VY SV8 should be built & delivered.

Oh on the weekends I like to drive my Caribbean Jaguar Ski boat. She has a 135hp Mercury & is good for just over 65 mph, which is absolutely flying on the water - it also accerlates about as hard as a my girlfriends fathers WRX !!!

I call her Rocketship because of how hard it goes !!!!:D

cheers.

GT40

18-03-2003, 11:08 AM

I had a beautifull green & black XB GT 351 Coup :D

But then along came marrige & kids plus a job change that ment a long drive to and from the office, so economy and space for the kids won out in the end and I had to sell the old girl (the XB that is) :mad:

Now drive a Magna wagon and the better half drives a RAV4.

Thank god for my Moffat collection.

Acj428

18-03-2003, 12:33 PM

I currently drive a (Cough) !!!Mazda 626, it cheap/reliable to run and I can spend the savings on my, 1969 Mach 1 428 Cobra jet ram air....Which I'm currently doing a rotisserie restoration at the very moment...... :D

bernoo

18-03-2003, 12:36 PM

Anyone got any photos? How about Trevor and Bev?
Love to see your drive cars:p

the_goldie

18-03-2003, 12:52 PM

I have pics on my site.. see my sig :)

Senator1

18-03-2003, 01:00 PM

I'm a Holden fan, have previously owned, LJ GTRXU1, LX SLR5000 & now own VN SV5000
Wanting to buy another XU1 in the next year or so:)

Grubby

18-03-2003, 01:04 PM

It seems that most fans have a car of the make they follow.

If they don'y now they used to.

Grubby

biante1921

18-03-2003, 03:35 PM

Hi all, drive an AU XR6 111 in Venom Red, awesome machine.
Wife a Mazda 323 shades.
Next one i reckon will be a BA XR6 Turbo
:D

bernoo

18-03-2003, 03:39 PM

Well seems to be about even numbers of Ford and Holden owners with a sprinkling of other makes:cool:

AuXR8Falcon

18-03-2003, 04:13 PM

I just got myself a 2000 AU XR8 with 45000 km on it.

Mark
Model colector formally known as PhaseIIIFord :D

Esses

18-03-2003, 07:03 PM

One of the humbler jobs: '89 EA Falcon GL Wagon 6-seater. Dead standard & original except for the XF S-Pack Alloy wheels that I retained from our old car. I'm disappointed that the wagon has disappeared from the XR-6/8 range. We were recently offered an ED XR-6 Wagon for $10 000-00, but didn't have the readies. Oh well, when the house is payed off, or maybe another 4WD, I've had 7, after all.

lowndes

18-03-2003, 07:11 PM

Here is my ride

http://vrman.cjb.net

chups

18-03-2003, 07:38 PM

im a holden fan through and through, so naturally i drive a holden. yeah so its a cruze but its got a holden badge. anyway, its better than my 76 gallant wagon, and my 89 pintara wagon.
heres a pic of what its eventually going to look something like.

shanetynan559

18-03-2003, 07:51 PM

i have a vt2 r8 clubby and an x pursuit vr2 5 litre man these new gen3 engines have some balls hd it since new 90,000 km ago and i love it kills the old holden job.

Kiwiracing

18-03-2003, 08:23 PM

I'm a Kiwi driver fan, and they drive both!!!

I drive a Ford AU Futura, wouldn't mind a BA someday

Cheers
Kiwiracing

Paull

18-03-2003, 08:43 PM

Another Ford man here. I have a '77 Fairlane, a fully restored XC GS 5.8 Falcon ute as well as a to be retsored genuine XC Cobra

wacpt

18-03-2003, 10:34 PM

Have just ordered my new VY SS Ute. Now all I gotta do is wait for it

BUGGER

ducksguts

19-03-2003, 12:46 AM

Fords all the way..

I drive a series 1 EA sedan with a few mods to suspension and exhaust, its not too quick but its spotless inside and out and drives like a brand new car. its worth practically nothing on the market and i owe nothing on it so ill just keep on driving.... might treat myself when the mortgage is a lil lower. (hope the EA holds for another 10 yrs :) )

Previously owned an XC GS panelvan with 302 and 4 speed toploader in canary yellow.

mustang1966

19-03-2003, 05:53 AM

Ok bernoo/guys, here are some happy snaps of our cars.

The only one I have of the Mustang is this one, up at our block of land.

http://www.fordgallery.com/showphoto.php?photo=231 4&papass=&sort=1&thecat=500

Here are 3 of our Bronze wine XY GS Fairmont.

http://www.fordgallery.com/showphoto.php?photo=231 3&papass=&sort=1&thecat=500

http://www.fordgallery.com/showphoto.php?photo=231 2&papass=&sort=1&thecat=500

http://www.fordgallery.com/showphoto.php?photo=231 1&papass=&sort=1&thecat=500

And here is our EB XR8.

http://www.fordgallery.com/showphoto.php?photo=231 0&papass=&sort=1&thecat=500

I can get the cheap digital camera out and do the mighty bluebird if anyone desires ;)

bernoo

19-03-2003, 06:07 AM

Nice cars Mustang 1966
Here is a photo of my previous car. Still for sale in Adelaide caryard.

terrine

19-03-2003, 06:58 AM

nice piccies mark, but...

dont you have a better picture of the 65 3/4

looks like a busy place that bowen mountain
peter;)

Nick Short

19-03-2003, 07:42 AM

Being a fence-sitting Pom I love both Holden and Ford performance cars, but sadly don't have an A9X in my driveway. I do however drive my XC Cobra whenever the weather's dry, but given that Oxford (where I live) is now officially the most expensive in the UK for petrol (how does $2.40 a litre sound?) I've suddenly developed a love of driving my wife's 980 cc Suzuki Swift.....Ooh, the sound of those 3 cylinders at speed.....

mustang1966

19-03-2003, 09:21 AM

Bernie, nice EF XR8. I just love those tickford 16" wheels. I had them on my EB wagon but the dealer would not allow us to swap wheels onto the XR8 :(

Peter, I have some other photo's but I have to dig them out and scan them for you. I will do something on the weekend, just for you.

Bowen Mountain is a beautiful place, nice and quiet, great for the kiddies and still close enough to the Sydney CBD for work.

We will have to look at buying an old F-100 with gun racks, driving lights, different coloured doors and guards to fit in with the country folk up there. I am trying to get the Mrs to learn the banjo as well.

I guess it reminds a little of FNQ, besides the heat :p

Nick I agree on the A9X, what I would give to have one sitting in the driveway. The best Holden ever made, in my opinion.

bernoo

19-03-2003, 09:28 AM

Hey Mustang 1966, they dont have any guys playing duo...banjo and guitar over there. If so look out:p
A9X nice holden but what about EH or HR. They real holdens:D

brchi17

19-03-2003, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by wacpt
Have just ordered my new VY SS Ute. Now all I gotta do is wait for it BUGGER

You'd better get used to waiting for one of these babies !!!

I ordered an SV8 early last months & the 4 weeks delivery (1st date was 12th March) had now become 8 weeks (now 14th April), so now I'm just waiting for the next excuise when the 8 weeks is up. :(

First it was because they didn't have enought CD players (bit strange considering they're std, so you would think they would have plenty of them !!!)

Now they tell me that last weeks problem with the V6 plant will slow things down, but considering I've ordered the V8 who knows !!!

Hopefully it will come on the 14th as it is the first day of the school holidays & it would be great to take it away somewhere to run it in !!! :)

Can hardly wait,

cheers.

bernoo

19-03-2003, 09:32 AM

Brchi17.......I`d check under the bonnet when you get the new car. Sounds sus to me. You may have 2 slugs less:D :D
And speaking of V8`s check this out conleyprecision.com/

Grubby

19-03-2003, 09:38 AM

Changes in delivery dates are a real pain.

When your new car arrives and you drive it out of the showroom, feeling like a kid with a new toy it all seems worth it.

Grubby

brchi17

19-03-2003, 09:51 AM

I am lead to believe that it was because of the disruption to the production line (lack of V6 engines) which may have caused this problem. Its' a curse of the just in time production line theory, where by the required parts arrive (at the line) within 12 to 24hr before they are placed in the car.

Grubby, I know what you mean about that new car feeling (I actually got to drive my EL out the show room - what an expirence !!!).

I can hardly wait for this car, considering this is my dream car (red, manual, V8) could explian by eagerness to get my mits on it !!!

I know good things come to those who wait, but I'm sick of that game, I just want it & now !!!:D

cheers.

Rat

19-03-2003, 10:05 AM

Originally posted by brchi17
This week I'm driving my old EL Falcon, next week I'll be walking as its' new owner is taking her away on Friday.

Around the middle of next month my VY SV8 should be built & delivered.

brchi17, I can't beleive it, I thought you were a Blue Oval man.

Grubby

19-03-2003, 10:08 AM

Picking up your new car is great - but actually driving it out of the showroom is sensational.

I don't know exactly why but it is.

Brad - all will be forgotten and forgiven when you do drive your car out the showroom door.

Grubby

brchi17

19-03-2003, 10:54 AM

Yea sorry Rat.

I had between 40 & 45k to spend on a new car & I fell in love with the SV8 from the monent I test drove it. I might add it wasn't my 1st pick. I really wanted a WRX, but I wouldn't pay $3500 for insurance (as oposied to the $750 for the SV8), which was the best quote I could find.

I did drive a Barra, but unfortunately I wasn't really impressed with the engine (6 cyclinder). As after driving an EL auto 6 for the past 5 years, I felt that it just wasn't quick enought for my liking (it didn't seem to want to rev, considering it's a twin cam I was a little disapointed in its' performance). I wanted something a little bit quicker.

I didn't bother with the Turbo 6 as I couldn't even get a price for its insurance & the XR8 being around 55k on the road, it was simply out of price range, so the SV8 it is.

However, I am & will still be an avid Ford fan. Rest assured that even thought I may be driving a Holden it doesn't mean I want them to win in the V8 stakes.

I have always followed DJR 1st, Ford 2nd & Holden never & that will not change.

Who knows in 5 years time when it time for another car I may be able to afford a Ford I like. Only time will tell.

cheers.:D

ps. I can't wait for Biante's XR8 when they arrive in the comming weeks.

brchi17

19-03-2003, 10:59 AM

Originally posted by Grubby
Picking up your new car is great - but actually driving it out of the showroom is sensational.

I don't know exactly why but it is.

Brad - all will be forgotten and forgiven when you do drive your car out the showroom door.

Grubby

I know what you mean Grubby.

Everyone says you lose at least 5k once it hits the road for the 1st time, but I think it really is worth it for the satisfaction of knowing that its' you new baby.
You don't need to worry about who has thrashed it & it a great feeling.

I just hope that this one will not be the last real new car I get to buy considering the other half thinks I should put my money into the house rather than these toys !!!

I think she is just jelious !!!

cheers.:D

Grubby

19-03-2003, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by brchi17

I just hope that this one will not be the last real new car I get to buy considering the other half thinks I should put my money into the house rather than these toys !!!

I undersatnd what you are saying. I would love to buy a new car but the better half wants to pay some more off the house and finish a few things off.

Maybe in a couple of years time I can get a new car.

In the meantime I will have to be happy with the models.

Grubby

wacpt

19-03-2003, 01:06 PM

brchi17
Was told 10-12 weeks wait. I can live with that.

terrine

19-03-2003, 01:54 PM

i ordered an italian motorcycle in 1994 and paid my deposit.
up to six months delivery for a biposto...2 seater, i could have had a single seater a few months earlier...
ok, if thats they way it has to be...
six months came and went...
and a year..
and at 18 months i picked up my deposit. (another buyer from innisfail got his 2 months after that)

never did buy another motorcycle

r/peter

Rat

19-03-2003, 03:48 PM

Originally posted by brchi17

However, I am & will still be an avid Ford fan. Rest assured that even thought I may be driving a Holden it doesn't mean I want them to win in the V8 stakes.

I have always followed DJR 1st, Ford 2nd & Holden never & that will not change.

Who knows in 5 years time when it time for another car I may be able to afford a Ford I like. Only time will tell.

cheers.:D

ps. I can't wait for Biante's XR8 when they arrive in the comming weeks.

It's funny how it goes isn't it, I've been a DJR & Ford fanatic for 25 years, yet all I've ever owned (besides 4WD's) is Commodores including a HSV Clubsport & several SS Commodores. I bought my First Ford last month (XR8 ute) & what a good feeling it was.
Anyway, best of luck with the SV8, from all reports there a bit of a weapon & keep on supporting the mighty DJR. It should be a good year!!

brchi17

19-03-2003, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by wacpt
Was told 10-12 weeks wait. I can live with that.

Yea, that was I was told when I was thinking about a ute a little while ago. Then the other half put it in very plain terms that I really needed a 4 door vehicle & hense the SV8.

Did you get a test drive before you placed your order ???

I can't wait until I get mine & I can only assume if you've ordered an SS after having a drive, you must feel the same way.

So did you get the 6 spd or the auto ???

cheers.

wacpt

19-03-2003, 09:31 PM

brchi
Always had a soft spot for utes. Test drove the Sedan (manual) and ute (auto). I've only ever owned holdens, have driven some fords, they don't feel the same. The ute was what I expected, great, but I decided on the Manual after having 5 autos.

Optioned the red leather, phantom duco, solid cover, tray liner, thought about the HBD rims but had to draw the line somewhere.
No kids, no back seat needed.

brchi17

20-03-2003, 06:34 AM

I know what you mean about drawing the line with options.

With my manual SV8, I ordered the 'power pack' (cruise control, pwr windows & 4 airbags), HBD interia kit (alloy peddles, door handles & stainless sill pannels), HBD Leather sports steering wheel & the 6 disc in-dash CD player.

Should be a pretty impressive vehicle when it arrives.

I can't wait, but the time should fly.

cheers.

Leigh

20-03-2003, 07:28 AM

Drive a manual V6 VT.

A word of warning for those buying/driving manual commodores. Gone are the days of cheap clutches! Clutches are designed to last 120,000km of normal driving (have a look at the manual on where the 'recommended' gear changes are!!!). We give ours a hard time (mostly first off the lights etc) and replaced it at 80,000...$800 by a mate, $1200 by Holden Dealer (including labour). Fly-wheel can-not be machined (although my mate did machine ours to keep costs down), and last year when we did ours, there were no non-genuine parts available.

In saying this, I often drive auto VX, VY's at work, and would NEVER buy an auto commodore with those slush boxes!!!

Leigh

brchi17

20-03-2003, 08:26 AM

Thanks for the info on the clutches.

AS this is my first ever manual (always wanted one, but never ended up with one) it might not last that long.

I'm told the best way to start these gen3 V8's, is heeps of revs & dump the clutch & traction conrol will do the rest !!!!:D

Good thing my father is a mechanic & so all I'll have to do is be very nice to him to keep my repair bills down !!!

cheers.

the_goldie

20-03-2003, 09:51 AM

Brad - I don't have traction control on my VT Clubby and with 250kw it doesn't take much to get the rears spinning... Also make sure you have got good tyres for the wet cause they can get a bit taily when you don't expect it :)

What colour did you get Brad? Good to see you got the manual.

brchi17

20-03-2003, 10:16 AM

Thanks for the kind words of advice goldie, about the genIII's.

Comming from a 157kw Falcon 6, it will sure be a big jump in power, but I really can't wait. I'm just glad I didn't get one of these when I was on my P's as I don't think I would still be here today.

They are just too powerful in unexpirenced hands !!!

I've ordered a Red Hot (or fire engine red as I describe it!!!) one, which should be here around the middle of next month (fingers crossed!!!)

So how long did the origional Bridgstones last on your Clubby ???

Also, I am lead to believe that they are worth around $300 per corner, is this far off their actual price ??? I am hoping they last around the 30-40,000km mark, so that I get around 18-24months from them ???

cheers.

Leigh

20-03-2003, 11:08 AM

Brad,

With the V6 we get around 45,000km per set of tyres. I firmly beleive that ALL commodores (excluding HSV's) are under shod. Very easy to light up the rears in the dry. This morning, with all this rain, I had it sideways changing from second to third doing about 80kmh on a straight stretch of road...I don't tend to change gears around corners in the wet (unless I want a bit of fun).;)

Are RE92's standard on the SV8?

Leigh

the_goldie

20-03-2003, 11:21 AM

Brad,

Red Hot - that will be nice. My wife wanted the Red Clubby when we were looking for mine, but I just love Black cars so got the Phantom Mica (closest to black HSV offered).

Tyres - I have just reached 30,000km after almost 3 years and my tyres are a little overdue... I got some Bridgestones priced a few months back and they were around $450each! Could have blown me over with a feather. That's one of the main reasons you won't see smoke coming out of my rears @that price. I will have to bite the bullet real soon though cause they are getting pretty worn. Hopefully they have dropped a bit now.

The tyres will last depending on the roads you drive on and how you treat them. I live in an area with alot of off camber corners and they wear quickly.

The GENIII loves powering onto the freeways, it is upto 130km/h before you know it and it still has plenty of gears to go through as well :D

brchi17

20-03-2003, 11:24 AM

I know they're not RE92 !!!

I'm not a fan of Bridgestone's 15 inch range as they were very, average on my old EL Falcon (I also had RE88 on my XF - they never gripped in the wet either). I ended up with some Falkens which were really good & gave great grip in the wet as well.

When I get the car I will know what it's got. I would think that what ever was std on the VXII SS's will be what it will be wearing as the VY SS is now 18 inches.

Only time will tell, but I will let you know when it arrives.

cheers.

brchi17

20-03-2003, 11:29 AM

Originally posted by the_goldie
Tyres - I have just reached 30,000km after almost 3 years and my tyres are a little overdue... I got some Bridgestones priced a few months back and they were around $450each! Could have blown me over with a feather. That's one of the main reasons you won't see smoke coming out of my rears @that price. I will have to bite the bullet real soon though cause they are getting pretty worn. Hopefully they have dropped a bit now.

WOW !!!!!

I certaintly won't be turning the traction control off if they are THAT dear !!!!

Thanks for your kind words,

cheers.:)

Bernie

20-03-2003, 02:18 PM

Traction control...........TAKES THE FUN OUT OF DRIVING:D

wacpt

20-03-2003, 02:26 PM

Reason I went for the SS is there's not a lot of options. Most of the things I wanted are standard.
As for clutches, if you don't want to buy them, get an auto with manual valve kit in it, works jsut as well, just a few less gears to play with.
What the hell, I'll enjoy it regardless.

You should too Brchi17. Nothing like the grunt of a bent 8

timbo333

20-03-2003, 05:03 PM

My XR6 originally came with those crap Dunlop SP 2000?? tyres which just made it to 20,000km. At $378 each tyre I thought they were noisy, made the car track all over the place (follow road variations etc). When I was told the replacement cost I said forget it!!

Replaced with Hankook?? Ventus 102K Y rated tyres. These are excellent in both dry and wet and I have done 42,000km on these and still plenty of tread left. These were recommended by a client who swears by them at $175 each fitted. I'm very happy with them!

Should get around 60,000km out of a set. They are on my company car so they get plenty of welly!

Cheers,

brchi17

20-03-2003, 05:30 PM

Originally posted by wacpt
Nothing like the grunt of a bent 8

I know what you mean & its' what sold me on the SV8.

Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr !!!

cheers.:D

vt2envy

20-03-2003, 05:47 PM

I am running Kumos on my clubby.They have seen 15.000 and are wearing well.They look like doing about 40.000.Great tyre in the wet even with traction control off.But when they let go,they let go big time..good thing to keep t.c. on when wet.
Mine are 245 x 18 and around 350.00 per corner.A mate has just reshod his with pirellis at 700.00 per corner but after giving the kumos a run he is going to use them himself..

cheers

Rodderz

20-03-2003, 07:56 PM

After being one-eyed holden, i swayed over to Ford the last 4 yrs or so for a couple of reasons- 1 was i grew up with craig lowndes who lived close by, and the other was having a mate being a service manager at a holden dealer and learning of the problems associated with the Holdens.

I am about to take delivery of a BA XR8 ute, after driving the whole falcon range they are simply fantastic, better in the whole package than anything else local. I'm pretty picky with cars and i havent faulted them...sure they are heavy but they dont drive that way and handle fantastic.... i cant wait for the Boss V8, one of the best V8 notes i've heard!

Bernie

21-03-2003, 04:38 AM

Rodderz you lucky boy! You should love the car.
I have found 1 fault with BA which is front brakes. Had mine machined once. 2 weeks later rotors were replaced. Car has done 12k. Will keep you posted. Apart from that, the car is fantastic.

brchi17

21-03-2003, 06:27 AM

Bernie,
It sounds to me like Ford are still using soft rotars with a hard pad compound.

This has been a common Ford trait since the EF & in my EL I put some Bendix performax pads, which saved the rotars.

cheers.

Bernie

21-03-2003, 06:49 AM

Brchi17,
I suggested that to them. Have to use genuine pads. Talk of Premium Brake replacement if trouble persists I hope.

brchi17

21-03-2003, 06:59 AM

Believe me if they have fitted genune pad as a replacement you have not solved your problem.

IT WILL HAPPEN AGAIN & it is caused because Ford is using cheap crapy brake pads.

Just take it to your local mechanic & specify that you need deasent pads fitted (Bendix, for example) & just pay the money. Over the long term you will be happy you did & you should see an instant improvement in your stopping distances. You will not get the same live from the pads, but you also won't need to replace the rotars every time the pads are replaced

I have spoken at length to Ford about this problem, but they either don't care, arnt interested or are too pathetic to pay a few dollars more to solve this problem.

I think that it is interesting that this problem only started to occur when Ford changed from Bendix pads to a cheaper brand as their OEM brake pad.

Good luck.

timbo333

21-03-2003, 03:40 PM

Bernie & Others.......

I run the Tickford Premium Brake Package on my XR6 VCT. The car has done 62,000km and I'm on my 3rd set of rotors. The last set of rotors lasted 8,000kays and Ford said it was my fault!!

Needless to say that Ford replaced both the rotors and the pads (front only). Don't think for a minute that upgrading to Premium package will solve your problems. New Front Rotors and Pads are $968.00 fitted! Not cheap.....

Bernie

21-03-2003, 04:55 PM

Thanks for the info. I might try the soft pads option.
Or buy a magna........NA just kidding.:D

brchi17

21-03-2003, 05:47 PM

As I said earlier its' simply a case of soft rotors & hard pads. Whether Ford will actually acknowledge this is another matter !!!

After fitting Bendix Premium I improved the braking distances by aprox 1 car length over std pads.

When my rotars required replacing I got some DBA slotted rotars (just to try something different) over the std ones,aprox $30 (trade price) per corner dearer than regular non abs DBA rotars, which again inproved my stopping from 100kms by another car lenght. It was an awesome gain in performance for very little effort & price.

The only draw back was that my pad life went from aprox 40,000kms to around 30,000kms. I believe the advantages far out weight the disadvantages, plus the peddal feel was greatly improved !!!

Unfortunately the Bendix Premium have aspendos (I know I can't spell) in them are are now being phased out (they were also a very dusty pad) & on my last pad change I fitted Bendix Performax. These pads took quite a while to bed in, but once they did, WOW !!!!

The performax do take a little while to get to tempreture (usually 1 light to medium application), but once they do the take quite a lot of punishment before they begin to fade - great fun on a windy back road !!!

I might add that they also improved my stopping distance by another car length. So over the std Ford set up (on a EL GLi) I've saved another 3 car lengths at 100kph to 0 stop, truely amazing !!! (I might on 1 occasion it did mean the difference between hitting a car & stopping in time)

Now I know this, because I have always practiced emergeny braking because my EL didn't have ABS. I stop dead from a certain tree on a quite back road from 100kph to a dead stop, measuring my stopping distance in releation to a dirt side road.

Stock std I over shot the intersection, by 1 car length.
With just Bendix Premium on the std rotars I pulled up at the dirt road.
With DBA Slotted rotars & Bendix Premium it was 1 car length before the side road.
With Bendix Permformax & the DBA slotted rotars it was 2 car lengths from the side road.

So you guys with late model Fords, with brake wear problems, if you only change your pads to a good quality one you'll notice a big difference. And as one company says, "if it only saves you once a year, its' a good year"

cheers.:D

chet

21-03-2003, 08:19 PM

Originally posted by zeitgeist
'99 Maxima SE
'01 Miata
'88 Honda Accord (winter beater - like you guys need one!)

No kids, so the first two are spotless. The Accord is used to haul everything and anything and looks like it.

Maybe some day I'll have Zorak import me an XB coupe.

BC

What do I drive? An XB coupe. (Worked 351C/C4/9" disc-braked limited slip diff/15x7 and 15x10 Magnum Eliminator wheels with 295 BFG TAs/custom upholstery/electric blue over silver). Have Zorak drop me a line.:p

Bernie

22-03-2003, 07:52 PM

Brchi17, I might try the Bendix option if problem persists.

npf

23-03-2003, 07:19 AM

i have a 351 fairlane but mainly drive my supercharged statesman when the ferarri gts 308 is in the shop:D

Odin

23-03-2003, 01:29 PM

I have a 1993 Mazda Mx6 4ws. Nice car :)

Bernie

24-03-2003, 02:12 PM

My drive car at work is a Toyota Landcruiser ute 4x4. Work in Central Australia. Funny thing is I rarely use 4wd. Only when it gets real wet, then fun in 2wd till I get bogged.:D

BLADERUNNER

27-03-2003, 04:14 PM

HSV VT2 GTS IN STING RED ( LIVES IN THE SHED )
WB HOLDEN UTE 253 WITH A HX MONARO FRONT END AND DASH IN IT
2001 CBR929 FIREBLADE

nick

27-03-2003, 05:14 PM

earlier you were wondering what type of tyres the SV8 runs. Just in case you still haven't found out they are Bridgestone B530 235/45R17
Nick

butts

28-03-2003, 06:49 PM

A mate of mine has a serious car obsession. Starting with the old Mini Cooper S, in a beautiful HSV metallic blue, ( oh what a sight!), moving on to the XT GT in Candyapple Red, then there is the RX-3 equipped with RX-7 Series 2 Turbo driveline, as well as the ex-chaser VL Turbo ( ain't boost a rush!!), and the standard VL Calais, in smick condition. Can't say I envy him when it comes to rego time but!!!:p

bernoo

30-03-2003, 09:32 AM

ADMIN are yo going to tell us what your drive car is or are? More Holdens than Fords?:p

bortall

30-03-2003, 10:23 AM

Holden Country out this way - the family cars are as follows

VU S Ute
VT SS
Rodeo
VS Berlina
VX SS

bernoo

31-03-2003, 05:20 PM

Driving around today and noticed that there is a heck of a lot of BA XR8 and XR6 falcons on the road let alone standard ones. They are everywhere.
Just goes to show what a superiour car they are!!:D
Ford are catching up real quick for top sales. Some of you Olden...... sorry, Holden guys might want to get with it and swap to the blue oval!

Malik

31-03-2003, 05:24 PM

Bernoo.. gotta say it...

when hell freezes over!!!!!

vt2envy

31-03-2003, 08:05 PM

Bernoo

I am afraid to say it,but in my professional opinion you, like many other poor unfortunate australians, are suffering a little known and often misdiagnosed disorder known as FoMoCodilerium.Please don't panic as this disorder is not life threatening .But in saying this please do not treat this disorder lightly as long term exposure can lead to volvoitis.Some of the symptoms of this this disorder are as follows
1Exagerated sense of performance
2Denial when confronted with disappearing hsv tail lights
3 Depression
The only treatment avaliable is a trip to your holden dealer where a test drive in a r8 clubsport will have instant effect,a smile will return immediatley along with a sense of well being.We have had great success with this treatment even with those who have suffered long term exposure.Please do not delay...

bernoo

31-03-2003, 08:18 PM

Hey VT2slow.....envy. Only sickness here is Holdentoslowitis. Have driven R8, has 2manygears and ohsougly:D More style in s series valiant. But not to worry, someone has to like them. So Sad:p

And finally........Have YOU Driven A Ford Lately?

XR8

01-04-2003, 02:07 AM

Originally posted by vt2envy
Bernoo

I am afraid to say it,but in my professional opinion you, like many other poor unfortunate australians, are suffering a little known and often misdiagnosed disorder known as FoMoCodilerium.Please don't panic as this disorder is not life threatening .But in saying this please do not treat this disorder lightly as long term exposure can lead to volvoitis.Some of the symptoms of this this disorder are as follows
1Exagerated sense of performance
2Denial when confronted with disappearing hsv tail lights
3 Depression
The only treatment avaliable is a trip to your holden dealer where a test drive in a r8 clubsport will have instant effect,a smile will return immediatley along with a sense of well being.We have had great success with this treatment even with those who have suffered long term exposure.Please do not delay...

Doesn't the old bowling hat fit in there somewhere, or is that in the further advanced cases??? :D

Ed :)

P.S For the record, I suffer heavily from Forditis, and they'll NEVER come up with a cure for me!!!

Malik

01-04-2003, 03:21 PM

brchi17

01-04-2003, 07:31 PM

Well guys,

As of 12:30pm on Saturday the 29th of March, I offically crossed to the other side.

I took delivery of my Red Hot VY SV8 !!!!

AWESOME - is the only way to describe the sound & feel of the 5.7Lt V8. I just love it. Lead me to some corners !!!!!

Everything is just where you want it & it just goes like the clappers, even when your not trying !!!. I haven't even been giving it much stick (keeping it under 4000rpm with a maxium of 50% throttle), as I'm lead to believe that it can take up to 10,000km to run the big beast in.

I took the red rocketship down towards the Island on Sunday (forgot about the superbikes being on) to find a few of my favourite roads. Well, it was an extream rush as the SV8 roared around corners as if they weren't there. 4th & 5th gears were just what the doctor ordered for 80 to 100kph cornering !!!

The worst & only down side to this car, is how easy it is to get a bit of the old right foot feaver & thats when the speed alert sure comes in handy.

You should have seen the faces of all of the grade 5&6 boys hanging over the fence at school on Monday morning, when I rocked up in a bright shinny red SV8. Let alone when I took the guys at work for a run up Arthurs Seat at lunchtime. I think I might have sold another 4 SV8 !!!

I really think Holden are on a winner with this model (admin I think you should make this car as well !!!), but then again I could be a little bit bais as for me, it was love at first sight !!!

When we arrived back from our little drive, the boys were still hanging over the fence, waiting to hear the great throaty tones of the big V8.

You can all proberly tell, this for me is a dream car dream come true. As a 13y/o boy who dreams of a Red Manual V8 & finally acheiving his dream almost 14yrs later, Saturday for me was a very special day. And I've been living that dream every day since !!!!

cheers.:D

bernoo

01-04-2003, 07:56 PM

Brchi17............what can I say. With passion like that you should be a sales rep for GMH. You would do great. Had me thinking there for a while. But, I will stick to the BA thanks. GOOD LUCK with the new beast and have fun.......safely please:D

wacpt

01-04-2003, 10:13 PM

Brchi17
Really sounds like you're impressed. It's only been two weeks since I orderd my SS Ute. Just have to keep waiting for delivery. Right foot is getting tired of pushing the old VN 3.8l go pedal to the floor. Time for some real grunt again. Really miss it.

Enjoy it Brchi.... needless to say you will. Have you removed the smile of your face yet??????

Donny05

02-04-2003, 04:03 AM

Hi Wacpt,

Hope your wait isn't as long as mine was for an SS Ute. I took delivery of my 2002 VU SS on the 1st of February last year after waiting 7 very long months for it to arrive. I think the main wait was for manual versions that customers just couldn't get enough of. Anyway hope you enjoy it when you get it as I certainly have mine.

By the way ADMIN are Biante going to do the VU SS utes in 1:18 scale as I have been told that CC's are releasing some soon?

Cheers, Jason

:D

brchi17

02-04-2003, 07:11 AM

Originally posted by wacpt
Enjoy it Brchi.... needless to say you will. Have you removed the smile of your face yet??????

Nar,
I get a massive grin from ear to ear everytime anyone asks just about anything about it.

This car is awesome.

I never thought I could be happy in a Holden (being a Ford person for all my life to date), but I really enjoy driving this car.

Bernoo, good luck with the Ba as it was the car I really wanted, but it wasn't my cup of tea - I didn't really like it myself, but I hope for Ford it is the great white knight they needed.

After all, with all these great cars hitting our streets, at the end of the day competition will drive improvement & us customers will benifit.

cheers..

the_goldie

02-04-2003, 07:28 AM

Hi Brad,

Good to hear you LOVE the car! How good is that 5.7L grunt hehehe

keeping it under 4000rpm with a maxium of 50% throttle I rarely go over 4,000 - 5,000, don't really need to unless you have to get somewhere in a real hurry or someone wants to take you on at the lights :D

Enjoy the car and drive safely, cause remember they get taily pretty easy and the oversteer can catch you out.

Wouldn't mind seeing some pics email when you get a chance.

Grubby

02-04-2003, 07:32 AM

Brad

Sounds like you had a great weekend.

I guess now you don't need to be asked twice about nipping down to the shops and picking something up.

All I can say is ENJOY. ( sounds like you are and will )

You are now 50% there. Just have to convert you to following Holden's on the track now.

Grubby

bernoo

02-04-2003, 09:57 AM

Originally posted by Grubby
Brad

Sounds like you had a great weekend.

I guess now you don't need to be asked twice about nipping down to the shops and picking something up.

All I can say is ENJOY. ( sounds like you are and will )

You are now 50% there. Just have to convert you to following Holden's on the track now.

Grubby

Come on now Grubby, you cant have everything. Let the the new holden owner follow ford racing teams!
I might send him a Ford Racing sticker to put om the back window of his VY:D

brchi17

02-04-2003, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by Grubby
You are now 50% there. Just have to convert you to following Holden's on the track now.

Well Grubby, I can't see that happening !!!

Althought last year at PI i did spend some time in Greg Murphy's pit & I was impressed by how he handled himself after the Bargwanna insident. I might add tht I also spent some time with Steve Johnson in the DJR transporter & was impressed.

If one day when all the Fords have either crashed or broken down, then & only then would I support a Holden & it would be the Murph !!!

cheers.

Grubby

02-04-2003, 12:47 PM

Brad

That's fair enough.

If everyone followed the same team it wouldn't be any fun anyway.

Grubby

brchi17

02-04-2003, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by the_goldie
Wouldn't mind seeing some pics email when you get a chance.

Give a couple of days & I'll get the digi camera & take some. Things are very, very busy at work this week (maths week & I have a big sports day on Friday) so everyone is using the 3 digital camera's we have at work. I should be able to get my hands on it over the weekend.

Then I will put some pics up for you all to see.

Thanks to everyone for their kind words.

cheers.

wacpt

02-04-2003, 04:14 PM

Brchi
Looks like we all will be waiting for the pics. Glad to see your decision to go with the general was a good one, as for baracking for the other side, we won't hold that against you, but please, no Ford team stickers. Just won't look right

cossie

02-04-2003, 04:45 PM

Mate all blue blood here, my daily drive is a 1992 Ford Sierra Cosworth 4WD 4 door, wife drives 2003 Ford Explorer V8, and 1996 Ford Transit Flat deck and 1998 Ford Escort van for work. Would love BA XR8

wesley charles

02-04-2003, 06:10 PM

I drive a dark blue Falcon AU 2 Futura Wagon,with Fairmont grille 8 seater, looks better than a Commodore wagon.
First car was a xy track red 302 G/S 4 on the floor ,extractors, 600 holly and elbrock manifol, pissed on worked 253 monaros with $2.500 worth of work , this is back in the early 80's
Then done up a TRACK RED XY GTHO PH 3 spent over $14.000 on it, $3.000 on the engine internals alone, 3.5 Detroit locker.
Gee! this thing went and reved, 8000 RPM in top gear,.
We got a 3 mile straight near where I still live and one day we held her flat, the needle on the speedo was straight up and down in the digits, way past the 140 mph
I eventually extended the speedo to 160 mph which it easly passed
Brought a GTHO PHASE 1 as well and built 2 XY GT utes plus many other XY's plus XA GT
Wish I still had them all.

Glen Alexander

02-04-2003, 09:48 PM

After driving a F**d around for the last few years, it's my second TX3 now - first one being too good looking to scumbag thieves*, I've decided a change is necessary. But I'm being realistic, going overseas in October, so next year I'm gonna get behind the wheel of a Cherry Black VS Clubsport. It is my favourite HSV, so I gotta do it while I'm young!! I have no real complaints though with the TX3, although it lacks power, but it's faster than my previous two Geminis, but not as fast as the TX3 before this one.

*I'd love to strap cars thieves to missiles and fire them!!!!

biante1478

03-04-2003, 12:43 PM

BA Falcon XR8, auto, Blueprint, leather, premium sound here.....

Nice car. Lots of power, good handling, smooth ride.

My 60th consecutive Ford. No prizes for guessing where I work! ;)

Three_o_seven

03-04-2003, 03:16 PM

Well I drive a candy apple red 1999 fully imported Action A4 wheelchair with 25 inch alloy SW6000 light weight sunrims, magnesium alloy frame, J2 gel seat 5 3/4 '' carbon fibre front castors and wheelie bars.

Flys down hills....doesnt go down steps too well.....takes out unsuspecting shoppers ankles and gives a stainless steel wobbly wheel trolley a run for its money.....plus you can get away with Drink driving, the only catch is co-ordination sucks when ur drunk so steering is a whole new handling issue.

Jeremy

bernoo

03-04-2003, 09:01 PM

hey brchi17, how is the SV8 going. You sick of it yet......not! Look after that right hand rear tyre. Smokin:D

brchi17

04-04-2003, 01:05 PM

Originally posted by bernoo
hey brchi17, how is the SV8 going. You sick of it yet......not! Look after that right hand rear tyre. Smokin:D

Nar I love this car. The sound the smell, the roar power !!!!!

I don't know about running out the right rear as it's fitted with a LSD & so it will proberly be both of them, if I was to act like a fool & tramp it without the traction control on.

I've been told by one of my fathers mates (who has a VX SS ute)that these things will even wheel spin in 3rd gear during a heavy takeoff on a dry road!!!
Haven't tryed it myself but I would imagine that by then you would be absolutely flying !!!

The tourque of the big V8 is awesome & so you don't need to push it to the point of wheel spin to get it moving along very quickly.

The only down side is that running it around town (5kms to work each way) the computer says it averaging 20Lt per 100kms - must take it for a run, as last weekend I saw 9Lt per 100kms on the screen on the hwy !!!!

cheers from one very, very happy SV8 driver.:D

the_goldie

04-04-2003, 01:28 PM

) the computer says it averaging 20Lt per 100kms - must take it for a run, as last weekend I saw 9Lt per 100kms on the screen on the hwy !!!!

Hi Brad - in my VT SII clubby, with my wife driving it around town like yourself it seems to average around 16l/100km. On the freeway is a different matter altogether. On long runs my best is about 8.9l/100km!!! Even with the AC on it doesn't make much difference on the long trips.

I could imagine how fast you would be going trying to spin in 3rd jeeez :eek: !

brchi17

04-04-2003, 02:14 PM

I know what you mean about the ecconomy.

Yeaterday when I got into the car it wa saying 20Lt per 100 then after a short 3km burst down the freeway it was down to 13.2Lt per 100kms !!!

But then we don't primarely buy these cars for fuel efficency do we ???

While it is nice, for me it's all about the performance & sound of that great V8 !!!

cheers.

bernoo

06-04-2003, 06:05 AM

My BA XR6 is getting about 13 - 14 L/100km city cycle. Bit high I think. You have to drive the car realy realy smooth and carefully to get anyehere near what the manafacturer quotes. I have not done it yet. Given up and drive normal now.

Malik

06-04-2003, 02:17 PM

Hey Brchi... does this mean we can all come for a ride in it when we all come visit Victoria sometime soon?

brchi17

06-04-2003, 09:00 PM

Originally posted by Malik
Hey Brchi... does this mean we can all come for a ride in it when we all come visit Victoria sometime soon?

At present there is a very, very long waiting list as I work my way throught my friends & family. Anyone would think they've never seen a big V8 before !!!

Come to think about it, I think mine is the first V8 in our extended family in more than 10 years - the biggest problem is getting my father out of the drivers seat, so that I can have a drive.

It least now I should get more of a drive of his Supercharged VX Calais !!!

While it might not be as fast as my SV8, its a different kind of speed with the supercharger - A lot of fun anyway !!!

ps Over the weekend I did 600kms averaging 10.2Lt per 100kms (And I didn't ***** foot around) !!!

Who says you can't have performance & ecconomy !!!

I compared these figures with what I used to get in my EL on LPG, it worked out at $18.50 dearer to run the SV8 over the EL on LPG, now I know what enjoy driving the most & it aint the EL !!!!!!

cheers.:D

8713

09-04-2003, 03:03 PM

My daily drive is an '87 Holden Rodeo ute - good reliable old bus, as well as a Honda CBR1000 Super sport which comes in handy when I'm running late for work. My weekend cruizer is a rare '82 XD Ford Fairmont Ghia ( not an ESP model) - 351 clev (matching numbers) - 4 speed top loader - all original except for the wheels and suspension, low mileage and in very good condition.

My project car - is a '59 Star model Ford Customline - have owned this car for about 28 years and have only deregistered it about 3 years ago. It needs rebuilding but overall is in good condition - a very good base car to start a new project.

And just to keep the Ford line in the family - the lady drives a '99 model Au Falcon.

FORDS - KEEP ON CRUZIN :)

wacpt

09-04-2003, 03:12 PM

Hey Brchi
Said it before and I'll say it again

Nothing like the grunt of a bent 8

bernoo

12-04-2003, 02:01 PM

WAPCT, a bent Ford V8 mate! I also noticed at the Adelaide Motor Show a couple of Commodores with 260 KW badges on them now. Speak of coppying FORD:cool: Just like before when the new VY rear end was copied from MAGNA. Should call it a MAGNADORE! Wish they would design their own stuff with out copying:D
Is this the begining of the end for Holden?

butts

12-04-2003, 02:51 PM

It seems as though everyone* on this forum can afford a $60,000+ car, so what does fuel matter in this case? Damn, if I could splash out that much on a car, then fuel would be the least of my concerns! I am not knocking anyone of course, there is nothing better than going hard and fast, but there are, to me, greater concerns than fuel consumption when you are driving something that you love!!:D

Note: * : everyone is definitely a bit of an exaggeration.
Happy driving to all.

Odin

12-04-2003, 02:53 PM

The rear end of the VY looks nothing like a magna rear end. Why people refer to that I don't know why. oh BTW commodores still outsell falcons so there!

skylines#1

12-04-2003, 03:10 PM

I have been a FORD man for most of my life and cant wait for the next V8 Championship win.AS far as road going cars go though I have definately been converted to the Nissan product.Especially the Skylines.I have owned 2 now,currently a R33 GTS-t.I work for FORD and have owned both Fords and Holdens.Neither however come up to the build quality,handling or performance levels of the Skylines.I haven't come across a FORD or HOLDEN that has put up a challenge yet.Not even the $90.000 versions.

The only thing lacking is the deep grumble of the V8.Small price to pay. Hopefully Santa will bring me an R34 GTR one of these years.

Donny05

12-04-2003, 06:10 PM

Hey Bernoo,

At least Holden came up with a great looking car in the VT which can't be said for Ford's AU. Now they have made the BA look like a Commodore so they can hopefully sell some! :p

bernoo

12-04-2003, 07:55 PM

Hey Donny05.............did not take long did it. HERE FISHY FISHY:D
Get a copy of Wheels april issue and turn to page 24. Sad, very Sad.

the_goldie

24-04-2003, 07:39 PM

Also, I am lead to believe that they are worth around $300 per corner, is this far off their actual price ??? I am hoping they last around the 30-40,000km mark, so that I get around 18-24months from them ??? - brchi17

Brad - I just got some new tyres on my 2000 Clubby. I was sold on some Continentals $299 each. Quiet as a mouse(alot quieter than the BridgestoneS02) and great in the dry. Have not tested them in the wet yet.

They are ContiSportContact (have an Asymmetrical Tread Pattern). Anyway anyone who needs some new tyres check these babies out. Let's see how long they last. The dealer said they should last more than 30,000km.

Here is the link for them.

Continentals (http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/us/en/continental/automob ile/themes/pc_tyres/performance/conti_sport_contac t/master_en.html)

blazer

25-04-2003, 08:15 PM

Hi Brad,
I DRIVE A VX II CLUBSPORT R8 STING RED

:D

timbo333

25-04-2003, 08:29 PM

Hi Brad,
I DRIVE A VX II CLUBSPORT R8 STRING RED

Hey blazer...........is that a giant tampon your driving around in....LOL:D

I know its extremely poor taste but you left yourself wide open for that one....old son

Only kidding.......sounds great...........really it does;)

Timbo

blazer

25-04-2003, 08:43 PM

[QUOTE]Originally posted by timbo333
[B]

Hey blazer...........is that a giant tampon your driving around in....LOL:D

I see what you MEAN timbo - My mistake.

Get one up ya lol:D

biante5485

29-04-2003, 10:18 AM

Was driving an Arrow go kart once a month up till December last year but now we sold them and now I cant/dont drive at all!

The reason being is I am short sighted and can only read things up to about 2 metres away (with a struggle). Bloody hard as Im a mad car nut!! Have been since I was 10!!

Maybe one day theyll come up with a way to fix my problem.

roity

01-05-2003, 09:58 PM

Interesting thread...
My daily driver is a Phantom Mica VT2 SS with mods.

So yes, my model collecting directly relates to what I drive... I'm a shocker though, I have all sorts of Holden paraphanalia (clothes, flags, posters, keyrings, phone cover, etc. etc.) and usually wear my HSV polos. My ex-gf ( :( ) is also into Holdens and we always used to look odd when seen together!!

I digress.
Dave
:D

Glen Alexander

01-05-2003, 10:25 PM

My ex-girlfriend is a Ford supporter, so you can imagine how odd we looked at the track when I wear my HRT gear and she was in her Ozemail stuff!!!!! We'd get comments all the time!!

Three_o_seven

02-05-2003, 08:19 AM

My ex-girlfriend is an idiot.:p

Grubby

02-05-2003, 08:22 AM

C'mon fellas this thread is about what we "drive on the road"

Grubby

Three_o_seven

02-05-2003, 08:25 AM

hehehe

bernoo

02-05-2003, 12:03 PM

Come on now Fellas.....with all these comments you are
:D DRIVING ME CRAZY :D

in1way

02-05-2003, 03:11 PM

My drive for the last 18 months is a 93 SLUG!! (Landcruiser). My daughter does the dressage/showjumping thing so it was a necessary purchase for towing the float and sometimes two horses. It does what it was built to do quite well, but it's still a SLUG.
My wife has a 99 Magna (HOT.35L for you Penrith locals) and without getting laughed at by you Ford/Holden freaks, it's a bloody nice thing to get around in. Plenty of grunt, more than capable of blowing away your average 6cyl Ford or Holden, and even takes care of my sons V8 VS. Just needs to be RWD!!

Now you can:D

bernoo

12-05-2003, 09:05 PM

I was going to trade my BA xr6 on a BA xr8 ute. Was offered as a trade in $13k less than new price and thats only after 6 months. I soon forgot that idea after the missus started to pack my bags. Ill stick with the 6 for a while longer.:rolleyes:

brchi17

12-05-2003, 09:18 PM

hey bernoo,

whats wrong with the Barra, you so oftern gloat about ???:D

On a serious note, are you not happy with the XR6 or has things changed where you need a ute ???

I was offered a change over price of $29k on my EL GLi for a AU XR6 when the EL was 9 months old, with less than 20,000kms on the clock !!!

good luck.:)

ps. MY SV8 is going really, really well & its' at least 10k cheaper than an SS or XR8 !!!

terrine

12-05-2003, 09:20 PM

yes its good fun buying these new cars...i got a trade in ballpark figure on my then 10 mnth old patrol done 4000klms on an xr8 and their guess was $25k under new.

is there room for both in the garage?

r/peter

bernoo

12-05-2003, 09:23 PM

brchi17, the car is great. However you know what it is like. You get used to it and it aint a rocket ship. A 260 kw ute would have been lotsa fun. Hohum. I will just play GT3 on the playstation and drive the Seaton race car.

brchi17

12-05-2003, 09:30 PM

I can understand that Bernoo.

Thats why I bought the SV8 !!!

For the money, it the best performance car out there. I was looking at n/a XR6, but didn't like the Barra & found the SV8 an instant dream car, which I could actually afford !!!:D

To be honest I did want a ute, but I let my other half have some input in what I purchased & so a 4 door it was.

Still enjoying the pure grunt of a 6spd, 235kw, 5.7Lt V8.

cheers.:D

bernoo

12-05-2003, 09:35 PM

And they say that the sv8 is faster than the xr8. Have to send the falcons to jenny craig. Every 100kg less weight is = to 1/2 second down the 1/4 mile

brchi17

12-05-2003, 09:53 PM

I'm lead to believe that its' also quicker than the SS due to it weighing less.

I wouldn't know myself as I'm still getting used to driving a manual (1st manual car I've ever owned !!!) & learning to find the best revs to launch it with !!!:D

cheers.

toranasaurus

13-05-2003, 01:08 PM

I have a vh commodore with a commodore cup spoiler kit, roh mags, and also a speedway torana.

Riddler

13-05-2003, 01:21 PM

I drive a VX SS and the better half has an Audi A3 Turbo.

I also race an Arrow AX7 kart with Rotax 125 engine.

I did race dirt bikes but now only ride socially.

And I wonder why I dont have the funds to buy all the models I want...

QIKHRT

13-05-2003, 01:24 PM

I own a VX series 2 Clubsport, and was a previous owner of the Brock/Moffat 05 VK Commodore that raced at bathurst

Grubby

13-05-2003, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by QIKHRT
I own a VX series 2 Clubsport, and was a previous owner of the Brock/Moffat 05 VK Commodore that raced at bathurst

QIKHRT

What sort of condition was the 05 car in while you had it.

Did you get to drive it on a race track.

Grubby

in1way

13-05-2003, 01:30 PM

Originally posted by Riddler

I also race an Arrow AX7 kart with Rotax 125 engine.

Riddler,
Do you run in lights, heavies or supers and what is the lifespan of your tyres (ie. how many race meets)???

Riddler

13-05-2003, 01:47 PM

Riddler,
Do you run in lights, heavies or supers and what is the lifespan of your tyres (ie. how many race meets)???

in1way,

I am running in heavys. Price you pay for playing rugby and being close to 100kg.

I Only fairly new to the karting game. So far I have only run 2 meetings and have run about 5 practice sessions. I still have plenty of life left in the tyres though.

biante5485

13-05-2003, 03:21 PM

I used to race senior national heavy (junior engine senior class) and the tyres I had on my kart (DUNLOP) were two years old and had plenty of rubber left on them, although it was a bit slippery until they got hot!!!

Only raced one season and in that time I got 2 third place trophies

bernoo

13-05-2003, 05:38 PM

You know, this is probafly the bigest thread that has been on the Forum. Could have been beaten a couple of days ago if you know what I mean:D

QIKHRT

13-05-2003, 06:53 PM

Grubby

The ex race car was fine, I did get it out on the Wanneroo track a few times at test & tune days and also on HDT/HSV owners club meetings. The thing had so much torque it was amazing. The plan was to put it back to original condition as raced by Brock and Moffat at Bathurst, but the Mrs wanted to go to Europe so I had to sell it to fund the trip.

Grubby

13-05-2003, 07:04 PM

Originally posted by QIKHRT
Grubby

The ex race car was fine, I did get it out on the Wanneroo track a few times at test & tune days and also on HDT/HSV owners club meetings. The thing had so much torque it was amazing. The plan was to put it back to original condition as raced by Brock and Moffat at Bathurst, but the Mrs wanted to go to Europe so I had to sell it to fund the trip.

By the sounds of it you at least got to enjoy it while you had it.

Grubby

Donny05

13-05-2003, 08:14 PM

Hi QIKHRT,

Did Peter Champion buy that car off you?
As I was talking to him today at Targa and he told me that he now owns that car with many other famous 05 cars. Lucky Bugger!

Cheers, Jason :D

spoonster05

13-05-2003, 08:45 PM

I've got a VY Commodore daily driver (company car) and a twin turbo Supra just for fun, thinking of trading her in and buying a new toy, don't know whether to go classic or something newer..

QIKHRT

14-05-2003, 03:00 PM

Hi Donny05

I did not sell the car to the person you mentioned, I had it back in 1997 and sold it around 1999 to people from the car club (HDT/HSV), I have not been involved in the car club since that time so it might have been sold.

mmazz30

19-05-2003, 10:32 PM

VN C/dore V6 for the last 8 years after giving in to a mates persistant pressure to sell him my HJ Monaro 350 sedan.The VN cost me 12 grand back then.
I sold the HJ for 7 grand.
That HJ has held it's value or even gained.
The VN has dropped about 8 grand.
I still see my ex HJ every couple of weeks.
I missed it so much that I offered to buy it back recently.....umm he said.... no thanks...@#$%.
So I bit the bullet and found an HJ Monaro Coupe !! 308 auto for $3500.00 2 weeks ago in fairly good nick,that needs to be put together.Now I look forward to going home from work and tinkering around with it.
Ahhhh the good ol' days are flooding back.

XYGTHOIII

20-05-2003, 08:32 AM

Hi Guys,

VL Turbo/ 5speed for myself, XD 351/w Toploader for the missus, a 1964 EH Holden Ute (202 Trimatic) in the Garage, and a Toyota Sprinter( 5speed) to use as a runabout.

I will say though the missus loves the '51.
I'm a Holden freak myself.

regards
D

bernoo

20-05-2003, 08:42 AM

XYGTHO111 if you are a Holden fan how come the name XYGTHO111?

V8SS

20-05-2003, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by bernoo
XYGTHO111 if you are a Holden fan how come the name XYGTHO111?

Was just gonna ask that too but you can't knock him for choosing a legendary car in the history of Australian muscle cars.
Welcome to the forum XYGTHO111.

XYGTHOIII

20-05-2003, 09:21 AM

aye,
but one must pay respect to the early Falcs. As a kid i was a staunch Ford fan, these days i love me Holdens.

I still love the old Fords, mainly anything pre-XD (although my missus drives an XD - not my choice though). They're as tough as ***k.
regards
D

Anyhow, dosen't every bloke love a 'HO ??;)

brchi17

03-06-2003, 07:50 PM

Originally posted by the_goldie
.....Wouldn't mind seeing some pics email when you get a chance.

Finally got around to getting the photo's developed of the SV8.

Here goes & remember that you won't be able to see them until admin has approved them.
cheers.:D

brchi17

03-06-2003, 07:53 PM

2nd pic

brchi17

03-06-2003, 07:54 PM

3rd pic

Esses

07-06-2003, 06:53 PM

The EA is gone, long live the EF. Traded our trusty old EA today on a '95 EF GLi Wagon. 4.0 l, air/auto/ps/cent-smart-lock/cruise/8-seater etc.etc. Done 166 000 km, only 30 000 in last 3 years & looks/drives like new. Is the wife happy? You bet.
Tried to interest her in a VR Commode with HRT wheels but she wouldn't be in it. Oh well, looks like I've turned her from Toyotas to real cars. She's a Ford girl now.

bernoo

09-06-2003, 05:30 AM

This is my work vehicle. Finest Tojo 4WD. Picture is taken at Burkes Grave site near Inaminka.

SWRT

09-06-2003, 06:39 PM

I might have a black 91-92 Subaru Legacy GT which is a Liberty RS Turbo in disguse soon since I got my L's not long ago.

Malik

09-06-2003, 06:43 PM

dang SWRT.. how old r u?

bernoo

09-06-2003, 06:45 PM

SWRT, you gonna drive a turbo on L plates? Better pull 3 plug leads:D

brchi17

09-06-2003, 07:02 PM

SWRT, your've talking 1:18 scale arn't you !!!

To be driving one of those Turbo Liberty's you either have money to burn on insurance or you've got a kind parent who are insuring it on their name with you as a nominated driver yes ???

If you're only getting your L's why not start with a std RS Liberty & wait until you on the full license before you get the Turbo.

At least it then shouldn't cost you a pack to keep it insured.

From memory I think there are no power restriction on L's but one you actually get your P's the restrictions come in & I'm sure Turbo's etc...., are frounded upon.

cheers & good luck. :)

Donny05

10-06-2003, 06:05 AM

Hey Bernoo,

You're not Russell Coight by any chance are you?

Cheers, Jason :D :D

bernoo

10-06-2003, 06:40 AM

donny05, He taught me everything I don`t know

Stealth00

10-06-2003, 02:32 PM

Ford man through and through, but I drive a Phantom VTII Acclaim, check the sig

biante11500

11-06-2003, 08:54 AM

hi i am a big dodge, plymouth man i have a 1973 plymouth duster 340 v8 built,orange with white stripes,and it has front and rear spoilers,and the twin snorkel hood scoop in gloss black,and weld drag lite wheels.its sweet. also a gm luminia euro sport i drive daily to work for gas miliage.my girl friend has a 1992 ford cobra mustang with the high performance 302 its burgandy and silver.

brchi17

11-06-2003, 09:24 AM

Originally posted by biante11500
hi i am a big dodge, plymouth man i have a 1973 plymouth duster 340 v8 built,orange with white stripes,and it has front and rear spoilers,and the twin snorkel hood scoop in gloss black,and weld drag lite wheels.its sweet. also a gm luminia euro sport i drive daily to work for gas miliage.my girl friend has a 1992 ford cobra mustang with the high performance 302 its burgandy and silver.

any pics ???

Sounds like a good line up of perormance vehicles

That Luminia, is that what we foke down here call a Commodore ???

cheers. :)

Leigh

11-06-2003, 10:10 AM

Brad,

Chevy Lumina's are rebadged Commodore's in some countries, but not the US.

IIRC Chevrolet stopped making Lumina's 2-3 years ago, about the time we started using the name for an optioned-up Commodore...One of a long list of GM owned names that get used differnetly in different countries.

eg Opel had Commodore's and Senator's, US had/has Caprice's, GTO's, Lumina's etc (I think Berlina and Calais were o/s models before they were used here as well)

I have attached a pic of a '94 Chevy Lumina Eurosport

Tony, Please correct me if I'm wrong above...What year is your Lumina?

Regards

brchi17

11-06-2003, 12:35 PM

Thanks for the info Leigh.

I know my Australian stuff pretty well, but as for the others my knowledge is almost zip !!!

cheers. :)

Falchoon

13-06-2003, 08:28 AM

Venom Red BA XR6T auto, 18s and Herrod suspension for me.

I've seen the BA XR8 models that Biante are doing, any plans for XR6?:confused:

biante11500

23-06-2003, 09:18 AM

heres a picture of my 340 duster,pic01.jpg

biante11500

23-06-2003, 09:21 AM

heres a picture of my 340 duster,pic20.jpg

biante11500

23-06-2003, 09:27 AM

hi this is a picture of my girl friends 1992 mustang cobrapic05.jpg

brchi17

23-06-2003, 12:28 PM

biante 11500,

can you check your links as when I clicked on them I got a error message saying object not found

cheers.

timbo333

23-06-2003, 01:43 PM

same here....link doesn't work:(

Can you check please and correct??

Thanks.

Timbo.

Glen Alexander

23-06-2003, 02:20 PM

Hey Timbo, I guess you're happy they're making the XR6 in Galaxy Blue, almost just like yours!!

timbo333

23-06-2003, 02:46 PM

Glen......yep. Very happy indeed. as you say its almost like mine.

I'll have to send it onto you for 'modification':D

Only joking!

Cheers,

Timbo

brchi17

24-06-2003, 08:06 PM

Gee when I fist saw's biante 11500's mustang I thought it was a VL Calais !!!

Good thing I took a second look & saw the Ford badge.

cheers. :)

Glen Alexander

24-06-2003, 09:04 PM

Brad, did you have a few drinks tonight???!!! LOL :D How'd you see a VL Calais out of that? You haven't been fully Holdenised, you need to do a few more thousand K's in your SV8 to fully become a Holden man!!!!!

toad

24-06-2003, 10:35 PM

I think I have a problem as I have about a dozen cars in the shed that I have collected over the yrs and just can't bring myself to sell any of them.

But my everyday driver is a Mercedes Benz 320S.

Road Runner 72

24-06-2003, 10:39 PM

well Brad, ok I sort of see what you mean by thinking it was a VL Calais, the silver around the bottom of the car, I wounder if the Yanks look at My VL & think its a mustang, I think the 4 doors would give it away.

Cheers

;)

brchi17

25-06-2003, 06:48 AM

Glen, look at the size of the photo !!!:D

If you look at the headlights & the front 1/4 pannel I'm sure you'll see where I could see the VL.

Sure it has 2 doors, but I thought around the lights & how the lines begin to run down the side of the car it looked a little VL-ish.

cheers. :)

MrHoldens

25-06-2003, 11:38 AM

Got my new Drive this week here is a pic of itClick Here (http://community.webshots.com/photo/78240123/7817 5651UIvnpe)

Grubby

25-06-2003, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by MrHoldens
Got my new Drive this week here is a pic of itClick Here (http://community.webshots.com/photo/78240123/7817 5651UIvnpe)

Looks very nice. You'll enjoy driving that around.

Grubby

Glen Alexander

25-06-2003, 12:17 PM

HAHA!! I still think you had a couple a brewskies!!! The front at first glance looks like standard VL commodore while the grey around the bottom has the Calais look.

bernoo

10-07-2003, 08:56 PM

MrHoldens, that is a very nice car mate!

inter

11-03-2005, 07:35 PM

This is an old thread but ;
i drive an XR6 ba blueprint falcon .

inter:)

james

12-03-2005, 07:38 AM

My ride is a VX R8 CLUBBY in HSV racing green A4 , wife has Mistu/Mirage and family car is a Mistsu/Magna Advance.

TBVX05

12-03-2005, 07:45 AM

My drive is a Black VX SS. Look in 'My profile' for pics. :cool:

biante11500

12-03-2005, 08:24 AM

my daily driver is a 1993 chevy lumina euro sport 3.1 v6, white
also have a 1994 chevy lumina Z34 3.4 v6 twin cam, red
& 1973 plymouth 340 v8 duster hemi orange/white stripes
my girlfriend has a 1992 dodge r/t caravan all wheel drive v6,red
and a 1992 mustang cobra 302 v8 burgandy/silver. needless to say were insurance poor.:rolleyes:

LC Torana

12-03-2005, 10:49 AM

84 KB Laser - the getting around doing the day to day stuff car - A real petrol miser
95 EF XR8 - The wife's pride and joy
70 LC Torana - My pride and joy... :)

crispy crunchy

12-03-2005, 11:58 AM

started off holden ... hr , xu1, willys jeep, now have a barina
follow fords in v8S cause i luv lowndes and ingall

Poita

12-03-2005, 08:38 PM

Currently driving a Nissan Maxima '97, just brought a Ford Territory which gets delivered Thursday before Easter.

Peter

Kenseth17

13-03-2005, 10:09 AM

Ford through and through for me.
I currently drive a 2000 Liquid Silver Ford Falcon Forte AUII that was set up with optional extras as a demo model and is nearly a Futura.It was driven by the Melbourne Factory manager for the first 7000kms and then was shipped to WA as one of the first AU series II's here.It has currently done 63,500kms.I absolutely love it and it is an excellent car to drive and has been extremely reliable.Hope to have it for many years to come. :)

Dowelly

13-03-2005, 10:55 AM

I'm a holden man....I drive a 2000 Gen 3 Calais with 18" Grange wheels added in shadow chrome colour. I'm very happy with its preformace even though its only standard:D

215i

13-03-2005, 01:44 PM

VR 215i senator, but for running around Kawasaki ninja

craigrobbo

13-03-2005, 01:57 PM

My current drive is a 3.0L Subaru Outback

The only upgrade I made was to leather seats, and to change the front speakers and add an amplifier

Subaru stereo systems (apart from those in the top-spec cars) are the only thing I can fault with them, as this is the fourth Subaru I have owned

Graeme

13-03-2005, 08:48 PM

Holden Adventra LX8.

I have a few friends who berrated my choice, but hey, Ford don't do a Territory 'Boss 260'. And yes forum members, I have read the rumblings about a turbocharged FPV Territory, but it just wouldn't be the same thing !!

bernoo

14-03-2005, 03:56 AM

Originally posted by Graeme
Holden Adventra LX8.

I have a few friends who berrated my choice, but hey, Ford don't do a Territory 'Boss 260'. And yes forum members, I have read the rumblings about a turbocharged FPV Territory, but it just wouldn't be the same thing !!

IWent to the All Ford Day in Adelaide yesterday and saw a
BOSS 260 V8 Supercharged Territoty. Pic posted

bernoo

14-03-2005, 08:18 PM

Well, I finally have taken the plunge tonight and bought a
XT GT Falcon. All maching numbers and verified. White with black interior. Auto. It has historic reg.
I have been waiting years for this to hapen. WOOOOHOOO
any one want to but a BA XR6?
Cheers

bernoo

14-03-2005, 08:21 PM

this is it

bernoo

17-03-2005, 06:31 AM

How lucky can a boy be? Called motor reg dept about rego for car. Asked if reg plate "XTGT" was avaliable. He said YES. Pick plates up in 14 days.
Any one else have custom plates? Hey, new thread can start here. "What Custom Plates do you have"

brchi17

17-03-2005, 10:51 AM

Originally posted by bernoo
Well, I finally have taken the plunge tonight and bought a
XT GT Falcon. All maching numbers and verified. White with black interior. Auto. It has historic reg.
I have been waiting years for this to hapen. WOOOOHOOO
any one want to but a BA XR6?

Mate that is one beautiful ride ;) !!!

I suppose being a white one, that would make it pretty rare as well ???

cheers. :)

brchi17

17-03-2005, 10:51 AM

a9x308

17-03-2005, 12:33 PM

My current daily driver is a 76 LX torana coup 308 auto and a 1985 GPZ 1100.
The cheif cook and bottle washer wouldn't swap her landrover discovery tdi for anything.

wayno

17-03-2005, 02:42 PM

Originally posted by bernoo
Well, I finally have taken the plunge tonight and bought a
XT GT Falcon. All maching numbers and verified. White with black interior. Auto. It has historic reg.
I have been waiting years for this to hapen. WOOOOHOOO
any one want to but a BA XR6?
Cheers

Whilst the manufacturer aint my favourite I have to say well done. Great to see an intact piece of history like that go to an owner that will obviously cherish it and treat it with the respect it deserves.
Enjoy. :cool: