R-SPEC

Rob, it's an AP Racing twin Plate clutch, it can put up with a lot of power! There's no reason to waste money on upgrading if you only want 250 to 290rwkw like you said. Get Ford to fix/ replace the clutch plate, especially if the engine is still standard like you said. Chances are there's something that's not aligned properly, and every time you put a new plate in there, it'll chew itself up. Take it to Ford asap. As much as they are useless with everything else, principal says that clutch warranties at 6500kms must get fixed! EDIT: Also, the only way they can prove it's driver fault is if your brand new SP MAXX's are slashed at the rear, or if there's rubber stuck under the rear guards and you've gone out and bought new tyres, or if there's a huge amount of clutch sitting around the flywheel and plate area. I'm pretty sure that's all they can look for.

Nah I was saying do it by yourself first. The Ford mech will do the same thing when he tests it. If it doesn't slip when you do this test yourself first, then when you take it in and they do it and it doesn't slip doing this, they will just tell you were dreaming... Make sure under the most extreme stress (that test) it slips, otherwise you'll have trouble proving it. Cheers, James.

My old BA MKII 5 speed manual had a slipping clutch at 16,00kms. I took it in and they tried to talk their way out of it saying that 'if there's any driver abuse, we're not liable. Do you still want us to pull it out?' I said 'I drive this thing to work and back every day and it sits on cruise control for 3/4 of it's life...Drop the box and fix it.' So they did and replaced it without question. 'ooh ohh sorry James the pressure plate failed.' I was thinkin, 'yeah...that's right f*ckers...I know how to drive. I don't slip the clutch when I change gears...' So just cruise down there and politely mention that it's slipping under load and they'll go and test it. If they can't fault it, take one of the mechs for a drive and do this: When in 2nd or 3rd gear doing 60 to 80 kph, put the clutch in, put your foot down till it gets to 5 or 6k rpm then dump your clutch and keep your foot flat to the floor. It'll either slip or stick. That's ya best test... Good luck!

Me neither...When are we having this night cruise fools?

Looks sensational Rob. Post some pics of the new stance. I want to put these on my car... Here's a really bad photoshop of what it might look like... Don't laugh...

I'm sorry but I'm having trouble understanding why Etheridge Ford is in on this 1300nizpro thing. I mean, the assistant sales manager at Ringwood told me my F6's turbo ran at 3psi when I test drove it. And he used to drive one! I mean, for f*ck sake! He doesn't know the boost pressure of an F6 and they're a sponsor or partner in a Nizpro release... C'mon! P.S. Can't wait for this....

Looks great mate. My Accord has 17" Prodrive rims on it and people say they look a bit small, but it makes it look more like a track car than a show car. Looks tough! These are made by Prodrive and are 6.8kgs each...

Perhaps you Sir should keep your opinions to yourself. I bought a Ford Performance Vehicle, not a Ford. And if you Sir look at the new FPVs, they all have these badges. So nuuhh

Hi girls. I know this is gonna get moved from this area, however I really hate the Ford badges all over my FPV and I want to know if anyone knows where I can buy FPV badges to replace the front grill, rear tail and also possibly the steering wheel badges? SV300 I'm using a photo of your car to show everyone... http://liveimages.carsales.com.au/private/3259072.jpg Cheers!

NV have you done anything to your stock BOV? If I did the same sort of pipe that you have done, do you think it would increase the noise level of the induction? There's no doubt it would improve the airflow (just barely). Also, has anyone considered putting on the plazmaman hot and cold side piping to improve airflow? WITHOUT a tune this is...

I run a pod on my F6. It just sits in bottom of the stock box (see pic attached). I know it sucks hot air in, but I just love the sound it makes. I can't get enough of it! Especially the way it sucks from about 2200 to 3000. I find myself driving to work now without music coz I'm too busy listening to the induction. I've got the stock top to the box with a K&N panel stashed in the boot just in case I need to swap it for some extra power, but I much prefer the flutter and sucking noise than 1 or 2 kws. Edit: I love that pipe running straight in though, might copy that!

Stupid cops. 'Bigger fish to fry'? What, like you're investigating someone throwing a pickle outta their car window at NPark Maccas? Seriously though, there's more unroadworthy cars that aren't a few years old in Melbourne than modded cars ffs. Why can't they leave petrol heads alone?

NEITHER DO I...? Ahem...In that case I'll SMS you if I come out to see where you are. We'll just look like a couple of tossers in our stock R Specs

ANYONE GOING OUT OR MEETING UP AT THE USUAL SPOT TONIGHT? IS IT GONNA RAIN? WHY AM I YELLING?

Yeah the power cable is connected to the battery and the remote wire is connected to the fuse box and earth is wired into the body just like a normal amp. I've never seen the stock 150w amp, wouldn't know where to look? It's probably under the parcel shelf.

Basically they clipped the wires running into the factory sub and ran them into an RCA splitter. Then you just plug the RCAs into the monoblock, then run speaker wire from the amp to the sub. Job done! This way you can still control the bass from the ICC. Also, with the iPod up full, it absolutely cranks. The natural volume is at least twice as loud as when the radio is on, so use your iPods coz they crank!

new peeps! Top buy on those R Specs! I wonder how many are left. Does anyone know when the stuff from FPV arrives? I've had my car for just over a month and I have naassing!

Watch my vids here... http://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=42797

Beach to bush sounds good Evil. Starting around 7 would be good. The late workers can call someone and join the line. That way we get some good dusk driving and night driving. I'm in! Next Wednesday? Edit: By the way, I saw a nice XR or Phoon (not sure) with the plates BLUNV in Ringwood on Maroondah Hwy today. Anyone know who it is? He was on his P's. Really really nice rims on it whoever owns it!

Now no one is going to know what you were talking about coz I edited it

I got it done today and then REPLACED it after a few hours. (My sincere apologies Dags) It sounds great accelerating, but pops and spits too much... Managed to get a few vids for people who want to know what it sounds like from all angles. The popping and spitting under deceleration is not my thang. Sounds AMAZING accelerating though! Enjoy! James.

Could we please please please make them after hours? I work all weekend and have Tuesdays and Wednesdays off, and I really want to come on one of these set up cruises. Cheers.

I'm not using the standard amp if that's what you mean. I've got a monoblock for the 12". I have no idea what the standard one is like? I actually forgot there was a standard one!

I whacked a JL Audio sub in there. It's not that powerful. It's this without the silly mesh thing over it: http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_enclosu...&page_id=25 I'm not a Chapel St nazi I just like feeling music punching me in my back. The speakers in it are actually quite loud. I was used to the speakers in the XR6, but these ones pack some serious noise levels! I had it on about 22 with my iPod cranked and it was hurting my ears (I'm not soft either, I'm a drummer in a live band, so my hearing's f*cked lol) You'll have some near sleepless nights waiting for the F6 dude, but it's well worth it. Just make sure you run it in properly and get the most you can out of it. Don't speed, just drive it hard to the speed limit. You might look like a wa*ker but you have an excuse!

I think Ethridge still have am auto white one in their yard. They got mine and that one delivered at the same time. Probably one of the goons from there. Keep a lookout for some lightening on the roads near there though lol