Guest Burtz Guests Posted 29/08/03 07:53 PM Share Posted 29/08/03 07:53 PM It's a great day at my place today.Picking up a new XR6T in Auckland with the kids this morning. They think we're just going for a test drive - until the dealer tells us not to bother bringing it back!To top it off it's my birthday, and I guess it's the cars as well.Off for a test run round Waiuku, South Auckland. I'll let you know how it goes! Will also get some digital pics next week.CheersBurtz Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5772-happy-birthday-xr6t-and-me/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEN 24T Gandalf the Grey, Maiar of Manwë and Varda, Team HgAg/Sneaky Member 7,371 Member For: 21y 10m 19d Gender: Male Location: The Shire, Middle Earth Posted 29/08/03 11:20 PM Share Posted 29/08/03 11:20 PM Great news, Burtz! Keen to hear your first impressions and see the pics ... pity she's not HgAg though. :lol: Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5772-happy-birthday-xr6t-and-me/#findComment-46536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagabond Bored Member Administrator 35,722 Member For: 22y 6m 5d Gender: Male Location: Dé·jà vu Posted 30/08/03 01:53 AM Share Posted 30/08/03 01:53 AM Nice birthday pressie Burtz.Have a good one. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5772-happy-birthday-xr6t-and-me/#findComment-46556 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Burtz Guests Posted 30/08/03 06:04 AM Share Posted 30/08/03 06:04 AM That was the look on my face when I put my foot on the go pedal a little vigourously on my first drive!My impressions - FWIW, and note my previous ride was a 2000 AU1 XR8 185Kw. First off, I noted the increased responsiveness - as long as the shifter was in Performance mode. Leaving it in the regular slot and it felt sluggish compared to the V8. More like an ordinary V6 I guess. This was particularly true with the slow takeoff in run in mode rather than with a kick down acceleration. THM - leave it in performance mode.Funniest thing was when we stopped after the first 60km and the kids asked what the burning rubber smell was- I jokingly replied its probably the rubber bands in the engine bay. Had a look under the hood and rubber band count = 2.Dealer gripe - One squirt of the windscreen washer and it was done, had to fill it up myself. Dealer smiley - Fuel tank was full!Oh, and the colour certainly turned a few heads in Auckland today. I got a friendly toot in Waiuku from a fellow Blood Orange driver -Thanks mate.Can any one direct me to a thread, or advise, whether I should give it a coat of Silicon Car polish straight off or wait ?CheerzBurtzPS It's 6pm and still can't get the grin off my face!PSS The one great new "feature" is the lack of footrest, at 6'4" that thing was a pain (literally) in the AU. Now I can stretch my left leg! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5772-happy-birthday-xr6t-and-me/#findComment-46587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIPS Great rack Donating Members 1,351 Member For: 22y 1m 23d Gender: Male Location: Geelong Vic. Posted 30/08/03 06:52 AM Share Posted 30/08/03 06:52 AM That "grin" will last for weeks my freind. :D Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5772-happy-birthday-xr6t-and-me/#findComment-46601 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Burtz Guests Posted 30/08/03 07:47 AM Share Posted 30/08/03 07:47 AM Just opened my wifes birthday present to me tonight. Nice set of BLACK FLUFFY DICE!!!!!!!!Do you think she is trying to tell me something?Funny thing is they look great hanging under the rear view mirror LOL ! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5772-happy-birthday-xr6t-and-me/#findComment-46609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRSICKT Member 1,032 Member For: 22y 1m 4d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 30/08/03 08:23 AM Share Posted 30/08/03 08:23 AM Congrats mate and happy birthday, nothing can beat a present such as yours Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5772-happy-birthday-xr6t-and-me/#findComment-46611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEN 24T Gandalf the Grey, Maiar of Manwë and Varda, Team HgAg/Sneaky Member 7,371 Member For: 21y 10m 19d Gender: Male Location: The Shire, Middle Earth Posted 30/08/03 09:34 AM Share Posted 30/08/03 09:34 AM Sounds like she's got a good sense of humour ... might want to keep her, ah? :lol: Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5772-happy-birthday-xr6t-and-me/#findComment-46629 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disgruntled Goat Member 98 Member For: 22y 18d Posted 30/08/03 11:52 AM Share Posted 30/08/03 11:52 AM that's some birthday - new XR6T!Great stuff & love the colour Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5772-happy-birthday-xr6t-and-me/#findComment-46677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJF077 The Noble Leader Administrator 4,786 Member For: 22y 7m 7d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Australia Posted 30/08/03 12:04 PM Share Posted 30/08/03 12:04 PM Happy Birthday mate Wow what a present!!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5772-happy-birthday-xr6t-and-me/#findComment-46679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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