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14-04-2009, 11:08 AM
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Watts a panhard.
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I was very surprised at how fast the XY was on the circuit considering its tyres.
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14-04-2009, 11:39 AM
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Go the falcons!!! Very nice to see the 2 fords come out on top in this challenge, but i agree all the 1/4 times were pretty slow for the work that has been done to them.
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14-04-2009, 12:27 PM
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Watts a panhard.
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I suspect a lot of it has to do with the track surface and driver skill.
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14-04-2009, 03:59 PM
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1409hp 1190lb.ft 18psi...
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very much to do with having to drive them on street tyres only...
the xy has over 700rwhp and on street tyres you cant exactly rev it to 7000rpm and expect it to grip on a basic strip of concrete... so the power needs to be fed in very slowly... the owner is quite experienced as he used to race a tubbed XF that ran into 8's, so driver skill wasn't a factor in that case... in fact i think most of the high power cars posted slow times because of the conds they were governed to race them in.
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The Daily 2003 BA GT Falcon http://fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11367185 The Weekender: 1971 Twin Turbo XY Falcon http://fordforums.com.au/showthread....=twin+turbo+xy |
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14-04-2009, 05:48 PM
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Watts a panhard.
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Oh, I'm definitely not denigrating the XY or its owner in any way.
I do like that they force them to run on street tyres, run pump fuel and race in "normal" conditions.
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14-04-2009, 07:03 PM
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its good to see the fords going great.
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14-04-2009, 07:06 PM
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14-04-2009, 10:27 PM
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14-04-2009, 11:26 PM
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Real cars are not driven by front wheels,real cars lift them!!... BABYS ARE BOTTLE FED, REAL MEN GET BLOWN. Don't be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the Ark...Professionals built the Titanic! Dart 330ci block turbo black pearl EBXR8 482 rwkw.. Daily driver GTE FG.. Projects http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=107711 http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...8+turbo&page=4 |
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15-04-2009, 12:28 AM
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1409hp 1190lb.ft 18psi...
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15-04-2009, 09:42 AM
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VK wasn't going anywhere fast, it had a broken axle.
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15-04-2009, 09:43 AM
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And how about the pumpkin in the supercharged Monaro! Started his first run in second gear and stalled on the line................
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15-04-2009, 09:59 AM
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Hey all. I'm the owner of the blue ford laser. You guys would notice it silver. It has been on a couple of ford cruises in Brisbane and there is a write up on this car on your forum from ages ago.
I'm just writing to say a few things about what's going around about the laser. I did not do as well as I hoped in the show as the car was still being put together on arrival for the show. I had stock gearbox, stock lowered suspension, stock brakes and an open wheel diff. I was just happy to show off my project and meet guys like George and Sash who are great guys. If anyone wants to know about this car or talk to me about anything I will reopen my post on the laser. Hopefully I can stop the bagging out on the car. Enjoy the series. |
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15-04-2009, 10:56 AM
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15-04-2009, 11:03 AM
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Arhhhh, I have downloaded the first ep but cant get the others!
Looks like an awesome show, if anyone can provide me with the shows on file I will host it for others for a short time!
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15-04-2009, 11:38 AM
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I think you will find he was just running XR stockies on the back. Not drag tyres?
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15-04-2009, 11:55 AM
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Why no mention of the attractiveness of Samantha Stevens? I thought this was integral to the show?
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15-04-2009, 12:18 PM
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Often persons bagging your car is just jealous. Although not my cup of tea, its definitely looks as good as any other enthusiasts motor car. BTW, what sort of power does it have? Shame you couldn't make it a Ford Trifecta at the quarter mile strip.
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15-04-2009, 12:40 PM
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Perhaps you can give some behind the scenes info after each episode has screened. BTW, how did you get onto the show in the first place? |
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15-04-2009, 01:07 PM
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Also, Ian Luff, is he always a goose?
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15-04-2009, 01:39 PM
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Glad they brought her in to replace the guy(name escapes me from Fast 4's mag) that they had in the first series.
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15-04-2009, 03:48 PM
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Turbo - the way to go!
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I must say it is an experience as you could say to meet Luffy. He is one that speaks his mind and you can easily be insulted by what he says.
As for how to get on the show, well I saw an add on Fox advertising for competitors so I thought I would try as an unique car and to try and open up to the FWD market. I was acually the underdog especially with my car not ready but drove it anyway, but it was funny that the attention went onto NZ and he all of a sudden became the underdog when he had the package from the start. Anything you want to know I will answer all...... |
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15-04-2009, 03:53 PM
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Turbo - the way to go!
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I will down size the pictures and I will show you what happened to a competitors car. He unfortunately wrote her off. Apparently might be able to be restored after getting a new body.
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15-04-2009, 04:44 PM
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15-04-2009, 04:45 PM
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15-04-2009, 06:18 PM
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She's gorgeous for a cougar and the F6 Typhoon is puuuure sex... !
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15-04-2009, 06:33 PM
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Gday mate, congrats on being an entrant on Blood Sweat and Gears. Oh no, who wrote there car of mate ? Tel us ? Cheers Mick. |
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15-04-2009, 08:07 PM
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When he was interviewed he said the old "EL" taxi goes well... Umm?? We all said "it's an E.B"... Ideal for this type of clip though ...Much in the mold of John Force .. Haha
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Real cars are not driven by front wheels,real cars lift them!!... BABYS ARE BOTTLE FED, REAL MEN GET BLOWN. Don't be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the Ark...Professionals built the Titanic! Dart 330ci block turbo black pearl EBXR8 482 rwkw.. Daily driver GTE FG.. Projects http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=107711 http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...8+turbo&page=4 |
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16-04-2009, 10:19 AM
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Turbo - the way to go!
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Poor Rocky.......
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16-04-2009, 10:32 AM
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should I do the "It'll buff out joke"
Poor guy,that's tragic. |
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