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03-06-2006, 09:45 PM
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tuff
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Bentleigh,vic
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Has anybody ever thought why do we spend heaps on our cars make them use more petrol ,get hasseled by the cops , sell them for more or less ...then buy another car and do the same all over again!? its a en addiction
im over it lol
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03-06-2006, 09:54 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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it because there our cars, and we enjoy them... also I've been told it way of expression...
or Ford didn't quite them right so we have to "fix" em... really i have no idea... |
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03-06-2006, 09:55 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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you know
i really dont now lol. i guess im doing it because it's a lot more fun then buying a house and it pull's the chick's uleh!!!:P |
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03-06-2006, 09:55 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: South East Suburbs
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Yeh, why do we do it? Its all just a big hassle. (BUT IT'S FUN :P)
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03-06-2006, 10:05 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Yup, my dad is always asking me why i'm making it hard for my self and I never have an answer other than "nah it's sick..............................."
It's all fun though, i'm not upto the defect stage though!
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1988 EA S-Pack|MPI|LSD|AIT turbo manifold|Garrett GT3540|3" Exhaust turbo back|Cooler|Sports ryder shocks|Pedders lows|Resprayed|Microtech LT8s|60lb Injectors|Bosch 044 with surge tank|3000 RPM stall|Ported AU head|Turbo grind cam|Crow double valve springs|1.3mm MLS headgasket|C4 Conversion|Built bottom end|Custom plenum|10.6@125MPH |
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03-06-2006, 10:13 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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^ put ya springs back in gilli :P
I don't really know, but i guessing it's better than spending it on drugs and driving a clapped out old early 80's 4 cylinder sh1tbox. My car will be copping new motor, wheels, exhaust, cam, chip, interior, paint and sterio over the next 2 months. Good bye 8k! |
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03-06-2006, 10:17 PM
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Slide Baby Slide
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: SA - The Drift State
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I see it like a drug. Once i start i can't stop, just something about getting into my car when i've spent so much time and money on it and see it pay-off, IT'S AWESOME!
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03-06-2006, 10:21 PM
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windsor user
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Geelong
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because its fun.....and awesome to see it turning heads...
i get quite a few comments "nice car" etc and im still far from happy with it lol.... |
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04-06-2006, 12:10 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: perth
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:Up_to_som because we can !!!
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04-06-2006, 12:14 AM
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likes falcon's
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
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personal choice. you want it like that while its yours.
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04-06-2006, 12:15 AM
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V8 Ute V8 Boat
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: south australia
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i guess it gives me somthing to fill out my days off, and i need to do somthing with my money, and its great when you pull up to the lights with a commi and flant it,
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04-06-2006, 12:31 AM
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LOW 4RD
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: vic
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yes!! i'd have too say that its an aflection on our selfs!! i know mine is... but mostly too get lots of looks from hot little chicky babes!
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04-06-2006, 01:12 AM
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Last warning
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Mornington Peninsula, Victoria HeadCount: 3
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no hobby is a good investment, but you've gotta do something.
some people spend hundreds each week going out on the weekends, we spend it on cars.
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04-06-2006, 09:41 AM
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Banned
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Oakleigh
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i guess its something to do, same when i riced out my computer, but it was just going to become last weeks technology next week.
all i know is,if i didnt have interests, id be a rich boring man |
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04-06-2006, 10:46 AM
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Once PHASED.
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Townsville
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Yeah.It's nothing new is it, I remember my old man putting a bigger carb and home made headers on his 1954 Chrysler Windsor Delux back in 1960 to try and beat his mates Ford customline.It's quite simple.Buy car,Handling is a bit sloppy, do this do that ah,thats better.Brakes not bad, but if I do this she will pull up a lot better,Ok goes well,but if I did this and this to the engine plus this oh, thats a lots better. Carby/induction needs to be modified to keep up with engine enhancements.Not getting off the line quick enough,clutch,gearbox,diff.yep,thats better,tyres/wheels upgraded.Finished..Well not exactly, now if I did this she would really fly...
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04-06-2006, 09:55 PM
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back to the shop........
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Bundaberg
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Because we love our rides!!!! and because we love the feeling of watching people looking and admiring our hard work, passion and devotion!!! My car was on a trailor going to have the piping done and people were stopping to look at it everytime we were stopped at the lights or were just pulled over!!! Made me grin from ear to ear!!
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04-06-2006, 09:57 PM
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Because we love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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04-06-2006, 10:53 PM
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Shoot.
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
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I have a dream of what I want in my head, so I do piece by piece to get it closer to that dream. Plus we need to show those Commies and Imports the potential of the Blue Oval!
I just damn-well love my Fords, and having people think it's the under-dog in its class.
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05-06-2006, 05:36 PM
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tuff
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Bentleigh,vic
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^^^ hmmm the blue oval has a bit of potenuial , but id rather a import ...which is why im getting one lol
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05-06-2006, 05:58 PM
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Bring on the lion...
Join Date: Nov 2005
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I dont know what i would really call it. Even before iv finished one mod im planning another
 : If i wasnt spending so much money on me car, i would be ****in it up against a wall (altho that still happens a bit LOL). I spose its the modification addiction and thank god for it!!!!  :
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05-06-2006, 05:59 PM
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Bring on the lion...
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El falcon, 4.0, XR6 camshaft, pacemaker extractors, 2.5 inch exhaust with tri flow sports muffler, AU TE50 intake, with K&N panel filter, Advanti racing Stalker 17" rims, Sitting on Ultra Low King Springs, 'Gabriel' Ultras Lowered struts, NOW MANUAL, 3.45 LSD 9.694 @ 75.38 MPH at Mildura Drag Strip 1/8 Mile XC Falcon project car underway...... |
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05-06-2006, 06:01 PM
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Bring on the lion...
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El falcon, 4.0, XR6 camshaft, pacemaker extractors, 2.5 inch exhaust with tri flow sports muffler, AU TE50 intake, with K&N panel filter, Advanti racing Stalker 17" rims, Sitting on Ultra Low King Springs, 'Gabriel' Ultras Lowered struts, NOW MANUAL, 3.45 LSD 9.694 @ 75.38 MPH at Mildura Drag Strip 1/8 Mile XC Falcon project car underway...... |
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05-06-2006, 06:08 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: west melbourne
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fords are the underdog all the time purticully e series. i see less then a qauter of the amount of e series than i do vn's vp' vs's on the road and when i do see one they dont match up too the commodores anyway. im a big ford man but u have to face the facts. lift ur game boys go get a second job for the ones that have a 1st job!!!
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05-06-2006, 06:12 PM
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Bring on the lion...
Join Date: Nov 2005
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THe best thing bout owning a ford, is that there not everywhere and thats the way i like it. Commondoors got there name from just that, there everywhere.
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El falcon, 4.0, XR6 camshaft, pacemaker extractors, 2.5 inch exhaust with tri flow sports muffler, AU TE50 intake, with K&N panel filter, Advanti racing Stalker 17" rims, Sitting on Ultra Low King Springs, 'Gabriel' Ultras Lowered struts, NOW MANUAL, 3.45 LSD 9.694 @ 75.38 MPH at Mildura Drag Strip 1/8 Mile XC Falcon project car underway...... |
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05-06-2006, 06:18 PM
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tuff
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Bentleigh,vic
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well i hate commodores so would never buy one !!! and ford are better cause less around
but im getting a s14 cause they are faster better and more reliable than a ford ..imo ..
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05-06-2006, 06:32 PM
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Bring on the lion...
Join Date: Nov 2005
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*Bites lip, as not to speak his mind*
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El falcon, 4.0, XR6 camshaft, pacemaker extractors, 2.5 inch exhaust with tri flow sports muffler, AU TE50 intake, with K&N panel filter, Advanti racing Stalker 17" rims, Sitting on Ultra Low King Springs, 'Gabriel' Ultras Lowered struts, NOW MANUAL, 3.45 LSD 9.694 @ 75.38 MPH at Mildura Drag Strip 1/8 Mile XC Falcon project car underway...... |
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05-06-2006, 06:38 PM
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tuff
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Bentleigh,vic
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meh even tho im buyin a s14 , ill still have a ford..xc gxl
old school is good
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05-06-2006, 06:44 PM
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Bring on the lion...
Join Date: Nov 2005
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Cant beat the old skool fords. When u mentioned buying rice i thought you were beyond hope, but now youve redeemed yourself
_2: Phew...... I even heard the flat line of the heart monitor, thought we'd lost u there man......
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El falcon, 4.0, XR6 camshaft, pacemaker extractors, 2.5 inch exhaust with tri flow sports muffler, AU TE50 intake, with K&N panel filter, Advanti racing Stalker 17" rims, Sitting on Ultra Low King Springs, 'Gabriel' Ultras Lowered struts, NOW MANUAL, 3.45 LSD 9.694 @ 75.38 MPH at Mildura Drag Strip 1/8 Mile XC Falcon project car underway...... |
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05-06-2006, 06:46 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Melbourne
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Nah imports all good, falcon's are just as reliable as them provioded they have been looked after but they seem to have more annoying little niggling problems than imports.
The only other thing is falons are easier to fix as there technologies are generally older and the engine bays and electrical systems aern't half as complicated as some imports. Th earlier supra's with the 7m-gte were renowed for blowing head gaskets just like e-series. Having said that im considering a TT soarer - woodgrain, electric seats, sunroof and dash + 206kw TT Six standard = pimpin  :
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05-06-2006, 06:51 PM
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Bring on the lion...
Join Date: Nov 2005
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OH NO, not another one
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El falcon, 4.0, XR6 camshaft, pacemaker extractors, 2.5 inch exhaust with tri flow sports muffler, AU TE50 intake, with K&N panel filter, Advanti racing Stalker 17" rims, Sitting on Ultra Low King Springs, 'Gabriel' Ultras Lowered struts, NOW MANUAL, 3.45 LSD 9.694 @ 75.38 MPH at Mildura Drag Strip 1/8 Mile XC Falcon project car underway...... |
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