Rusty XR6T

I read an article the other day that stated the FG Turbo range has overboost as part of the normal turbo operation. Apart from a different turbo to the BA/BF it said the FG has overboost covered in the ECU for a little bit of an extra kick. I've read it in quite a few places now and was just looking for a definition on what this meant exactly. I know you can experience overboost when messing with the intake system and the exhaust, and that overboost was a bad thing, but most of the threads have been directed at BA/BF's. I would assume because this is going outside the parameters of the ECU, is it still a problem with the FG's considering this overboost function in the ECU? I'm only talking about completely stock here, so only from factory. Can anyone shed some light on this?

I take it this cruise wont change depending on numbers? as in it wont be cancelled if we don't have enough! I have already organised my little boy with his mum and have cancelled a massive family dinner with relatives visiting from overseas, I had to miss the snowys cruise, theres no way I'm missing this one

a few points that have effected my mates and work colleagues lately. 1. Work colleague was behind a slow driver coming back from Lakes Entrance (1 lane each way) speeds up to take over, does the maneuver and pulls back into his side of the road, copper pulls him over, fines him and takes his license and his car for 1 month, reason? did not slow down fast enough after over taking, was done for 140k in a 100k zone. was driving a Calais V, is 38 and has a perfect driving record. 2. Friend was recently done for excessive acceleration, going from a stop at a red light up to 80km, was fined, lost his car and license for 28 days, was in an XR6 non turbo and again late 30's with perfect driving record. is there any purpose to these 2 drivers loosing their license and cars? both use their cars for work and are now having work troubles due to no ride. the laws are in place to stop hoon drivers, make people slow down and abide by the rules, these 2 were nabbed for no reason besides following the rules... what constitutes "not slowing down in time" or excessive acceleration? this morning on my way to work I was nearly side swiped by a grandma changing lanes, she didnt care that it was bumper to bumper traffic moving at 80km/h, she was not phased that my car was in the way of her maneuver. I had to slam the brakes thus the car behind me nearly hitting me and so on. I flashed my lights and hit the horn but didnt even get a wave from her saying sorry! now if I report this incident will the police even care? or follow it up? I bet not! Yet if there were to be 3 annonymous calls made about my vehicle driving dangerously with no proof but the callers discretion I can get hit by the hoon laws? I think drivers in Australia should have to go through a retest every 2-3 years, not only to retest skill levels etc but so all drivers are aware of the rules, they change that many rules per year that most drivers wouldn't even know they are breaking the law until they come across a bored copper that is way off his quoter for the day.

so far the cruise list is pretty dissapointing, considering a cruise without a route and without a date already has over 60, I know a lot wont come but still This has an amazing route, will be a brilliant couple of days and only has a hand full confirmed... I guess with a hand full of people we dont have to wait and can give those roads the hell they deserve oh and props to Gaz's 28 day forecast, at least with Gaz's cruises you always know whats going to happen

on a seperate note, is there any reason why this happens in the Vic cruise section when looking at threads?

ha that's funny, it all seems to be displaying properly now in both IE and Firefox, and the weird description in the IE tabs has gone... good work!

yer all of my posts are centre justified as well... in both IE and Firefox oh and the description on the IE tabs for the threads im reading dont say the thread title like they normally do, they state an entry point. For example this thread is showing #entry1079870#entry

its always going to be a little harder for traction in the ute, mine is a manual also and I managed a 12.89 with a 1.9 60ft but in a sedan. On your gear changes keep your accelerator to the floor and clutch in a little, not all the way and rip the gear in... dont worry from 1st to 2nd and from 2nd to 3rd you have triple synchros so the gear will go in smoothly!

I guess we can all wait for the pics and see.

I like the cross eyed looking headlights

Tassie was amazing mate, hope we do a cruise there at some point, I can definitely recommend some amazing roads and good routes to take, I have plenty of pics and vids so will put some up soon. I happened to have my in car camera going for the twisties so some good footage there! Too bad I missed the All Ford Day, it looks like there was a great turn out of both kinds of ladies

any pics ladies?

http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/73266-fg-throttle-body-elbow-pipe/page__p__1080910#entry1080910

that look nice, any links?

60+ Turbo's on city and suburban streets wont attract any attention at all that's enough cars to have our own show and shine or a mini auto salon. Can't wait to see the date or even the meet points, going to need some pretty big parking areas

I will be at the Vic Night Cruise 4: Depending on date Dillz Rudiger R-SPEC Evildaifu Kingers *Beep* jono baz24 Jman Dre Rusty

too many users online causing a bottle neck?

I vote you give the camera to Connor next time, I think Bethany is discriminating against my car

ok I totally forgot about this thread and just saw it in the New Content. I stall it up to 3,000rpm, and hold the car still with very very minimal handbrake. Then I just ride the clutch out for a non slip take off, I get a 60ft of around 2.0 I think the trick is in the gear changes, I only use minimal clutch and pretty much flat shift the gear. I'll have to scan my slip and post it up, although it should be in my timeslip section oh and the car hasnt been tuned, I bought it new off the lot

just read online that the accident on Great Ocean Road was a motorcyclist hit by a Ford Falcon of all things at Wye River. Rider died unfortunately but there were heaps of witnesses. Thanks for the cruise Rudiger, great job as usual Also thanks for helping with the solenoid mate, car is running like a dream now

not too late at all shananp, your in! rudiger will add you to the list on the first post shortly

weather for Lorne is showing morning clouds, cold and windy but no rain

wow there are a fair few cars now

I'll take 2 x option 1's in Silhouette

good work, be careful of that poor little turbo though