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23-04-2009, 01:37 AM
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Long live those Fords
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Adelaide
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ive been goin through the AU Falcon forum threads..and I just cant believe all the problems there is with this model car...OMG...Ill just leave mine in the shed...LOL..wtf?
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23-04-2009, 01:38 AM
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Miami Pilot
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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23-04-2009, 01:41 AM
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Long live those Fords
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Adelaide
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"AU, yeh you" i like that JC ;)
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23-04-2009, 01:54 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2008
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dont be ridiculous lol theyre the most reliable car ford ever made! ask any taxi driver! :P
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Current Blueprint 03 xr8  5 speed manual, Difilippo Quad Big Boy system, BPR CAI, BPR Custom tune, Underdrives 256rwkw   BA manual Typhoon Fully optioned, 340rwkw@16psi (thanks Bluepower)! The old ride.... AU Fairmont, cammed beast, R.I.P you made my p plate years bearable! 150.8rwkw courtesy BPR |
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23-04-2009, 01:59 AM
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Long live those Fords
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Adelaide
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they dont speak english anymore lol
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23-04-2009, 02:46 AM
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Just slidin'
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Brisvegas
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Ahahaha. I have a series one Fairmont, bought it at 157 000, now at 283 000. Only thing that I had to replace was 2 brake switches, a set of rotors, and two tranny services, the rest has been general maintenance.
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23-04-2009, 08:45 AM
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Sales Representative
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Young
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I'm on my 2nd AU with little trouble (this time) :P
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23-04-2009, 08:47 AM
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gone fishing
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Morayfield qld
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I'm still on my first (10 years old) and had no big issues with it just the normal maintenance stuff.
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23-04-2009, 09:02 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Riff
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have replaced a water pump, shocks and springs and steering rack in 12 months of ownership- the rest was done for what I wanted wasnt needed. Most reliable car i have owned so far. Has done around 30 runs at the drags, and day to day commuting.
220k on the clock!- love it!!
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23-04-2009, 09:03 AM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 265
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anyone had any drama's with manuals ripping the cable through the firewall?
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23-04-2009, 10:09 AM
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Miami Pilot
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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23-04-2009, 12:25 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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and the prevention is??
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23-04-2009, 12:50 PM
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BA Xr8
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: NZ
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Had 5 AUs with little drama. Great cars.
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23-04-2009, 01:00 PM
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Miami Pilot
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
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 You need to strengthen the plate on the firewall. I have seen some weld or bolt on a section of 5mm steel plate - seems to do the trick.
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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23-04-2009, 02:28 PM
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Long live those Fords
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Adelaide
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so far so good ....keep em clean...dont give em too much ...and keep up services...sounds like a winner!
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23-04-2009, 02:54 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 855
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Au= Gold lol ;)
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23-04-2009, 03:01 PM
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Critical Thinker
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Adelaide
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Plus parts are dirt cheap. All I have done with my car is change the shockers...other than that its dead stock  :
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23-04-2009, 03:11 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Western Suburbs / Philippines /Jakarta
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Had the wagooon 3 years now
VERY HAPPY AS : Mods to date: 1 chrome tow ball fitted : Mods to come: Nothing planed yet |
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23-04-2009, 04:07 PM
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interesting, a guy at work had his rip through completely, also is there a plastic grommet that goes through with it that wears out first? auto is defiantley not an option
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23-04-2009, 04:17 PM
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The Destroyer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Gold Coast
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mine is far from stock and it doesent even suffer from the usual modded car problems
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23-04-2009, 04:42 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Brisbane
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Nothing wrong with AU's - I racked up about 500,000 in them and never really had an issue.... except for that one wombat.
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23-04-2009, 05:53 PM
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Miami Pilot
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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23-04-2009, 06:07 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2006
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3 Year on. Driving a series one. And the only problem's I've had are because of simply wear and tear.
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23-04-2009, 06:37 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: jimboomba
Posts: 4,638
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my au series 1 fotre has done 293 000 ks to date and just started this year replacing, back and front shocks, new brake pads, gear box seal where the tail shaft connects in. belt tensioner, bbm manifold gasket, stepper motor, engine and gear box mounts,
basically all i have done so far, but springs will be on the todo list and im up for a new gearbox soon, will look into a second hand one and get it recondition |
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24-04-2009, 12:07 AM
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Long live those Fords
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 75
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thanx guys for commenting in this thread ...;)
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Freakin out....noooo
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