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  1. I picked up my new T on Sat 30 Oct. The following day we headed off to QLD for a family hoilday. The car is now 12 days old as has clocked up 3000kms. I have been very impressed with the car so far. No noticable diff clunks but the car did cut out once at the top of first gear (overboost ?). The sustained giggle from my 7 year old son after I gave it a short squirt was priceless. Beats the Late model camira ad with the grinning kid hands down. The 6-speed is very precise and the ratios seem to be very well matched. The auto headlights feature is nice but IMO I think it needs a brighter threshold before they turn on. eg. Driving back from QLD in the pouring rain at about 4:00pm - bad visibility but they didn't turn on when I believe the conditions warranted it. I have attached some pics for those who like to watch. Cheers Peter
  2. Here's another one: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi...me=STRK:MEWA:IT A '02 model Yanmaha R1 for $4000. I emailed the guy and the bike is in the Czech republic.
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    V8's at Indy

    Lets see - Rick Kelly's weekend: Race 1 - spun Russell Ingall at 1st corner. Black flagged (drive thru penalty) resumes the race a lap down and harrasses Ambrose. Won't pass when Ambrose gave him 3 opportunities. Race 2 - spun John Bowe - no penalty received. Spun Jason Bright at chicane - totalled his car and put the Expensive Daewoo with the best chance of winning the Championship out of the race. Rick Kelly - loser
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    Mk II Price

    My order was placed in July. Is to be delivered tomorrow MKII Turbo 6spd sedan - Envi, 18's, Premium sound, Tow bar, floormats,scuffs. $46K
  5. macka, I prefer the later version. Sitting a bit lower certainly helps the overall look of the shaker. This is one of the best mods (aesthetic and functional) I've seen for a T. Good work
  6. I also get annoyed with Hyundai drivers who leave their fog (high visibility) tail lights on. They are brighter than brake lights.
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    BA MkII

    I spoke to the dealer on Friday. He gave me a delivery date of 21st Oct. He mentioned that manual turbo's were not in the first build lots for the MKII. Am getting: XR6T - Envi 6-speed manual 18" wheels Premium sound Tow pack XR Floor mats & scuff plates. Any one want to buy a EBII Fairmont wagon after 21 OCt ????
  8. I have had an order placed over a month ago now. The dealer hasn't been able to give me a delivery date as yet. The waiting is driving me crazy.
  9. Picton is about 5/10 mins after you turn right off the Hume Highway at the Wilton turnoff when heading south. The Wilton turnoff is where they have the skydiving/parachute area.
  10. Good one Exar. I've ordered the same colour, trim, premium sound, towpack, 18's but as I wanted a manual, I'm waiting for the MK11. I would also like to see a piccy of the interior as I've only seen it in the brochures. Looks like September is going to be a bloody long month.
  11. It is very unlikely for a drag car of those ET's (11-15 secs) to get out of shape and crash. It is more likely with the amount of traction, especially at WSID, Willowbank etc for the vehicle to suffer from drive line breakages. I have seen some gearboxes, diffs and tailshafts destroyed. For peace of mind I would recommend a tail-shaft loop around the front of the tailshaft - stops a car from pitch-poling incase of a broken front uni-joint.
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    Outsiders

    I have a MKII Turbo (6-speed) on order. I have always been a fan of the blue oval. First car was a 1968 XT Falcon - 221ci, GT grille and dress-rims. Followed by a 302ci 4-speed XC GS. Next was a XE Fairmont Ghia ESP with a 351, 16" V5 Simmons. Then the family car phase with a EB Fairmont wagon - soon to be sold when the T needs the garage space. The T will complete the symmetry of 4, 6 and 8 cylinder vehicles I have. The V8 will be the slowest and the T won't be the quickest
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    BA MkII

    Yes - I have placed an order. Pricing was not confirmed - Dealer said there MAYBE a 1-2% price rise. If there is then I'm thinking it will be compensated for by the T56.
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    BA MkII

    I was in the process of ordering a new T through a novated lease when I started reading some of the posts on this board (Very informative indeed). I have decided to wait for a MKII because of the 6-speed. The Ford dealer tells me the order has been placed and I should be getting one of the first deliveries. October can't come quick enough
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