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West! Right near soccer stadium

Heres my thread, its not too long, pretty sure all you want is in there, including some more info on my experience http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/88078-ba-xr6t-307rwkw-after-owning-for-6-years/

Just got my daily forum digest, saw talk asking for options on graham west. My car goes there now, and I've only got good things to say about them, Brett in particular. Prices are fair, and work is good. I had a tune before going there done elsewhere, which had a horrible a/f curve. Since I had to get a retune anyway I went for more power, got them to fit a second hand avo intercooller kit & premium brakes I supplied, and got them to supply full exhaust, injectors etc. Ended up with 307rwkw, and it drives really well. Brett used to own a BA himself, so he has love for them. I've seen a few FGs there when I've been there as well, they definitely do them too. I'd definitely have a chat to them if you need some work done, make up your own mind. Just talking to brett you should be able to see he has an interest in his work and tuning, unlike some places which just want cars in and out asap.

Details please! I've been thinking of adding a Raspberry Pi to my car with a screen, would be great if I could use the premo sound screen instead.

Considering my Ba has only done 85k kms, it will take me quite a few years to report on a couple of 100,000 kms!

A malibu would be nice! Yeah I'm not too worried about MV, should be good. I'll let you know in a couple of years

Nah, I don't have a boat, was a mates boat. I don't know what it is. Had a 308 in it, I didn't mind listening to it I didn't take any pics, its not pretty, the paints been neglected, its got no shine at all. that's the sh*t thing, wasn't even towing when it went bang. Used cruise control to go from 110 > 100. Couple taps of a button essentially.

'Internal failure' as predicted. Turns out I had lost 2nd too, explains why it was holding first so long Brett at Graham West recommended MV at blackwood (I assume that's what you meant Jet). So that's two trusted recommendations, so its off there shortly. With some luck I'll get it back Friday. With my luck just before xmas. -Ryan

Cool thanks. I'll report back with the diagnosis. Im assuming its dead rather than solenoids.

Thanks for the advice guys (and girl). Plaza automatics were the ones that did the first one. Car was stock then, at the time I didnt know I was going to go for 300kw. They used AU planetaries as they thought they were stronger. I'll stay away from the hi-stall, thanks Jet. Is it worth getting a shift kit?

Hey after some advice.... So after spending the weekend at Murray Bridge skiing, I was driving back on the freeway (I wasnt towing). When it went from 110km/h to 100, I pushed down the the cruise control a couple of times. The trans shifted down a gear, with a bit of strange noise. Not long after I got a temp warning on the dash (flashing every few seconds, no beeps), the same icon as the coolant indicator. My autometer was reporting slightly over 100C engine oil temp (oil filter sandwich). I didnt think that was too bad, so I kept going. Not long after the decent into Adelaide started, engine didnt have to work, and when the autometter gauge reported under 100C, around the same time the warning light disappeared. The trans didnt feel right to me though. After getting into adelaide, I turned down a side street to check under the bonnet, and picked a bad one. I tried to reverse and discovered reverse was gone :( Engine just revved. It when back in drive ok, but the BTR (4speed auto) adaptive and perf were basically the same, engine was always above 2000rpm. When taking off the trans let the engine rev a fair bit before going into second. Further down cross roads I lost all power, and the car got really heavy. My arms really appreciated power steering disappearing after skiing. Battery light and oil light. Pulled over and the missus came and picked me up. Car started, but I figured I'd leave it for a bit. There was coolant in the reservoir, and oil on the dip stick. Battery isnt that old. Came back and a mate followed me to the mechanic (Graham West is my tuner). Luckily he was there doing paperwork or something at 6pm on a sunday, so it locked it in the garage, will inspect tomorrow. I'm assuming the trans is rooted. Which kinda sucks, it was only reconditioned 2 years ago, but at that time the car was stock, its now running 307rwkw. I've probably only done 10-15k km on it (car has only done 85k). Trans wasn't done by West to be clear. Assuming the trans is f*cked, what are my options in Adelaide? I've got a BA MK2 with the 4speed auto. Is it possible to get the BF 6speed auto in there? Is that stronger? Who in adelaide can build a BTR up to strength for 300rwkw? At what cost? Cheers

It was only 2 cars that followed me. I waited in the gym park till everyone cleared out so that no one followed me, but a couple came out of no where and ignored my waving arm out the window pointing to turn right. Pulled over and sorted them out, hopefully they caught up! I wouldn't mind a UHF....

Was good to finally put faces to names/avatars. Next time I'll try and not double book so I can last the whole way. Sorry again to the blokes who followed me straight through the round back towards town, hope you caught up to everyone else.

Sweet. I'll find it. I've only met Jet before, when he did my suspension. He was on his best behaviour, no butt plug talk luckily.