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Old 27-01-2015, 06:51 PM   #4321
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Hi everybody, newbie here. Down in Tassie, hoping to get a turbo 6 ute sometime soon so I though I would join up and start studying some info on them. currently driving a Verada whilst im saving up, I am on the FPV and XR owners club of Tasmanias page on Facebook as well.
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Old 28-01-2015, 09:22 PM   #4322
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Hi, I'm a new member from Canberra. I've been a fan of the falcon my whole life and have owned an XE sedan, XB wagon, XD ute, XF ute, EF sedan, EL XR8 sedan and now a BF fairmont ghia. I'm looking to recreate a bit of my youth and am trying to track down a matching number XD V8 ute in Canberra (or surrounding area). The budget is pretty flexible for the right ute. Anyone got anything for sale?
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Old 28-01-2015, 10:11 PM   #4323
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Hi, I'm a new member from Canberra. I've been a fan of the falcon my whole life and have owned an XE sedan, XB wagon, XD ute, XF ute, EF sedan, EL XR8 sedan and now a BF fairmont ghia. I'm looking to recreate a bit of my youth and am trying to track down a matching number XD V8 ute in Canberra (or surrounding area). The budget is pretty flexible for the right ute. Anyone got anything for sale?
XD fan - here you go (Narre Warren is just south of Canberra, turn right at Cann River) http://www.fordmusclecars.com.au/vie...p?ItemID=12179

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Old 28-01-2015, 10:19 PM   #4324
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Thanks nuthin fancy, I have see that one and I reckon it is good value but I really don't like the LTD front end. I think the standard grill looks heaps better.
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Old 28-01-2015, 11:58 PM   #4325
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Hey Guys! All new to this forums stuff, I've got a Bf xr8 ex cop car 6sp auto, Has Herod CIA been tuned, has headers and 2.5" exhaust. Dyno says I've got 242rwkw and 700nm torque. Goes well but thinking I'd like to put on a supercharger to get it up to that 300kw..anyone done this ? What's your thoughts?

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Old 29-01-2015, 07:04 AM   #4326
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Hi all been viewing for a while thought id say hi just brought my second ford a 2008 FG XR8 manual good to see a group that love there fords and help others out
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Old 29-01-2015, 10:34 AM   #4327
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Hi all I have just joined this forum as I have bought a BF ute (dedicated gas)and expect to have a few technical questions as time goes by.I have already gained a bit of imfo from reading some stickies and applying the remedies ,which worked well and I am happy with that.I hope to get enough posts up so that I can start asking and advising over time.Cheers Albie.
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Old 29-01-2015, 05:22 PM   #4328
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Hi all I have just joined this forum as I have bought a BF ute (dedicated gas)and expect to have a few technical questions as time goes by.I have already gained a bit of imfo from reading some stickies and applying the remedies ,which worked well and I am happy with that.I hope to get enough posts up so that I can start asking and advising over time.Cheers Albie.

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Hey Guys! All new to this forums stuff, I've got a Bf xr8 ex cop car 6sp auto, Has Herod CIA been tuned, has headers and 2.5" exhaust. Dyno says I've got 242rwkw and 700nm torque. Goes well but thinking I'd like to put on a supercharger to get it up to that 300kw..anyone done this ? What's your thoughts?

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Old 29-01-2015, 09:59 PM   #4329
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good day to you all , please help me if you can as I do not understand a lot of lingo with posts and threads ? I am a lover of the 1970 falcons we have a sedan and a ute . thanks for any help you can give me ....
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Old 29-01-2015, 10:03 PM   #4330
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good day to you all , please help me if you can as I do not understand a lot of lingo with posts and threads ? I am a lover of the 1970 falcons we have a sedan and a ute . thanks for any help you can give me ....
HI Patchwork and welcome.

Is there any particular kind of help that you need ?
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Old 30-01-2015, 10:12 AM   #4331
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Gidday ,SHILO here, I have just joined the Forum and looking forward to Ford chat.Have been in the motor trade for some fifty years 50/50 Ford and Toyota. My first ford was a 1940 club convertible followed by a 1951 twin spinner numerous falcons and a Cortina GT shoved in there somewhere. No car at the moment as Im enjoying my other love, motorcycles current ride is a 2013 FJR which I use every day,for comuting and pleasure.
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Old 30-01-2015, 08:11 PM   #4332
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Hello all
Always been a car fan but have had mainly had Fords. Current one XW GT replica been enjoying last couple of months but now engine needs rings so thought tidy up of the rest while I'm at it so on here for info and ideas. Good site with lots of tech articles which I like as a big fan of DIY. Thanks in advance for any help
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Old 30-01-2015, 08:43 PM   #4333
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Hi all. Noticed some posts on this forum being useful in my adventures of auto works. Others just full of keyboard commandos. I got 2 fords now. One late model and one classic. Hope I can be of service to any questions if I know the answer.

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Old 02-02-2015, 09:04 AM   #4334
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Hello all
No Ford (yet) for me. I'm considering a 2010 Ford Ranger 4x4 to do some off-road treks and camping. I registered in the hope that I could learn about the Ranger from forum members.
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Old 02-02-2015, 10:01 AM   #4335
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Hello Ford lovers !!

I am now a proud and satisfied owner of a G6E , love the smooth ride and comfort . Surprisingly good economy too. The only mods so far are I downgraded the wheels size from 18" to 17" .. could not find my choice of rubber but ,better it next time !!

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Old 02-02-2015, 10:24 AM   #4336
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Hi to old and welcom to new member i m muhammad i m a car lover and this forum is great help thanks
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Old 02-02-2015, 12:09 PM   #4337
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and now I'm wondering if my aircon needs a re-gas or is just not that great (seems to be the case), and I definitely feel and hear the bumps in the road, which I'm hoping is just some stiff suspension in the back from towing.


Hey ...I just bought my G6E last week too and its quite smooth ..I choose some 17" wheels and higher profile tyres to tackle the bumps better , but I'm guessing with the 2009 model they come standard with 17" wheels. The air-con is very good so maybe yours might need regas.
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Old 02-02-2015, 05:24 PM   #4338
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HI everyone my name is George I am new on this site and wanted to ask a question I have a 2004 BA Falcon XT with 16'' wheels and have 17'' rims from Mazda 626 which I found have a offset 37-50 high positive are these OK to use.
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Old 02-02-2015, 10:55 PM   #4339
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hey all figured id post on here i have sort of a frenzy of fords lets see i have au falcon with bf xr 17s lowered c2r side and rear bars au xr seats and door trims and a fg 2013 xr6 turbo ex cop with 20s and brembos also have a xf ute with 16 inch wheels work ute i have a kf tx3 non turbo and a tx3 turbo all wheel drive so ya just a few fords hahaha
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Old 03-02-2015, 10:55 AM   #4340
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Hi all, have been a Ford fan for most of my life, but got out of V8's for about 15 yrs.
Anyway, a few months back I picked up a 63 Fairlane Sport Coupe that I just couldn't say no too.
She's a 289 HIPO with a T10 close ratio 4 speed & 9inch with 3.89 gears.
Its a rare K-code of which there's only 76 accounted for in the U.S.

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Old 03-02-2015, 11:08 AM   #4341
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HI everyone my name is George I am new on this site and wanted to ask a question I have a 2004 BA Falcon XT with 16'' wheels and have 17'' rims from Mazda 626 which I found have a offset 37-50 high positive are these OK to use.
hey dude...the BA has a +36 offset..+37 will stick (tiny bit) towards the brakes

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Old 03-02-2015, 12:06 PM   #4342
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Recently joined up. Not really a Ford fan, more off a car enthusiast in general but there are plenty of Fords I like and after driving a 4x4 for a few years I'm looking at buying something a little bit more fun again, so hopefully in a couple of months time will buy a BA-BF XR8 Ute.
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Old 03-02-2015, 07:27 PM   #4343
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Hi Ford Forum members, Learnt to drive in an Anglia way back when, so still have fond memories driving around the block in that, good times! Now have a Territory as the daily driver and its just an awesome car, does everything and more!
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Old 03-02-2015, 08:02 PM   #4344
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Welcome everyone. I look forward to reading more about your experiences and love of the Ford brand

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Old 03-02-2015, 11:07 PM   #4345
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Hi there. My name is Ben. I hail from Perth, Western Australia! I have converted from Holden to Ford....just love the milage you get from a ford. 10,000 taxi drivers can't be wrong!!! I own a factory standard 2004 Ford Fiesta Ghia. 5 speed manual. This little baby has some boot and great economy. Can't stand the RDS 4500 EON head unit though! Hope to learn some cool stuff on here.....☺
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Old 05-02-2015, 04:06 PM   #4346
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Hello ford people , my name is Owen . I own a xb fairmont coupe in desperate need of lotsa TLC . Due to work commitments as a personal carer , i don't have the time for the rebuild of my neglected coupe , am looking for a reputable panel beater / spray painter that won't rip me off . Love mad max style , but want painted green colour of my original superbird . Any help would be appreciated.
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Old 05-02-2015, 09:50 PM   #4347
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Welcome Owen. What state are you in? I know of a few great workshops now and am happy to help point you in the right direction.

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Old 06-02-2015, 08:04 AM   #4348
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Hello ford people , my name is Owen . I own a xb fairmont coupe in desperate need of lotsa TLC . Due to work commitments as a personal carer , i don't have the time for the rebuild of my neglected coupe , am looking for a reputable panel beater / spray painter that won't rip me off . Love mad max style , but want painted green colour of my original superbird . Any help would be appreciated.
I live in Victoria , the closest suburbia is Lillydale or Bayswater , east of Melbourne .
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Old 06-02-2015, 11:47 AM   #4349
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Hi All,
My name's Fred. Nothing exciting like some of you blokes - Just a plain jane AU3 wagon workhorse with 488k on the clock which still runs like a dream. Thought I'd join up as I enjoy reading the posts and lots of good information and tips too. Thanks.
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Old 06-02-2015, 03:34 PM   #4350
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Howdy people just chasing information on restoring my k code xb Fairmont sedan cheers
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