New Members Thread

[E.ZTRBO]

Whats going on guys love the forum is so helpful and all my questions are always answered with great knowledge and I seem to learn something new every time I read through old posts..

Have currently put a deposit down for an fg f6 in white with dark argents fully optioned but reverse camera and air bags with custom red leather. Build time is mid jan so should have it late Feb..

Although lately I have been thinking to change my order before its built I really like to modify my cars and change body work but I think changing the body work on any f6 is wrong they are perfect the way the are and for the money I will spend will probably have to keep it stock except for a flash tune. I am lucky to have family members whom work for ford and get 17% of fpv but 25% of fords and that includes discount on options so my fully optioned fg f6 came to 64g on road and that's with the big boy brembos. But what I'm thinking is to change to an fg xr6t they look nice as so smooth but I like to remove rear wings and delete badges and to slam it with big black 20's and with a nice precision turbo or a big garret it will be keeping up with the f6 for alot cheaper the 30 odd grand I would save could be spent on the xr6t making it very nice and my dealer said he would consider chucking the optioned brembos on it for a fee.

Thought I would share my thoughts at this moment and love the forum and am glad I choose the blue oval path not the lion the ford/fpv scene is so much better and the people are a lot more mature and there are no stupid p plate hoons with chopped springs, holes in muffler cruising around in ba/bf's so that always makes me smile..

Thanks guys and the info some of you have provided me with which made me see the light in choosing the zf six speed after one test drive I was hooked, I am pretty new to the modified car scene always loved cars but only since landing a great paying job and doing a lot of driving in mates bf's I decided to take this more serious so if I sound a bit stupid sometimes I'm just trying to learn no one was born knowing how a blah blah works so at some stage in life you were told and the best place I find is on here..

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no stupid p plate hoons with ...

Mainly because in most states they are forbidden under the p-plater power restrictions. So we've just got a slight reprieve - it will happen eventually.

The whole F6 vs. modified T argument has been around since adam was a boy. If you're going to modify then the T would be a better bang-for-your-buck platform to begin with IMHO, but everyone's opinion varies. There's no doubting the F6 is pretty special but if you're going to butcher it then why bother?

Either way you'll be hooked

[locknut]

Greetings boosters,

Joined up a little while ago as I'm in the market for a BA XR6T. Always have been tinkering with cars, usually older models to suit my budget and ease of working; however it's been a bit difficult lately, so have decided to get a newer model car. Last few rides have been EA's, and have proven points at the skidpan that the right setup has good potential.

Whilst have been lovin the Fords, and am a bit of a fan, I don't consider myself a "Ford Man" through and through, but rather just a man. I'm a fan of automotive engineering, and I think a few can relate to it. There are heaps of good looking and performing cars out there - not just from one manufacturer. Whilst never owned a Holden, I do like the look of some HSV's, but prefer older Holdens (pre commondore). So many Expensive Daewoo fanboi's have no idea what torque is, and that your manual 4.0L will always give a 5L a good run, if not beat it. Also prefer the seating and handling of the Aussie car (Ford). It's a shame so many fella's think the torqueless V6 with an auto is the greatest car on the road LOL.

When it came to the crunch recently, and I had to bite the bullet and realise I need to get a newer car. The only newer car I like is the BA/BF. So here I am, been researching the XR6T and can't honestly see a better bang for your buck ride. Am now ready to purchase one, but some sellers are way off the mark for the price. Have even spoken to some seller's after they've sold their ride to see what they got for it. Right now, am looking for a manual with leather and premium sound, and around 120k, give or take. Prefer a stocker too.

I'm also on fordmods.com - great site, been there for a few years. Hardly any t00ls on there compared to a certain larger ford site. This site looks like it's shaping up to be the same standard of decent enthusiasts and people as fordmods, so am happy to come aboard. Rock on.

Cheers.

[DJR]

Hi all, thought I should introduce myself as I've been lurking around here for a LONG time. Almost bought a BA turbs at the start of the year but an inspection revealed it to have been in 2 separate bingles so steered clear of it. Ended up buying a modded WRX instead and was always happy with it until I saw a few F6's around... so after convincing the 'accounting department' we needed a family car I picked up an Ego BF Mk2 F6 last week. I couldn't be happier, can't believe how good the acceleration is for stock car. The WRX will be missed but I'll get over it. Pretty quickly I'm thinking.

[tray_182005]

Nice family car mate What colour did u get it in? I hope u dont get the mod bug being a family car an all lol

[DJR]

The colour is Ego, looks so much better in person. As for mods the Ford Warranty Help Line didn't give me any joy, might have to discuss my 'options' with the local Ford dealer. I'm at least going to upgrade the boost/oil pressure gauges though to Autometer cobalt ones.

[Dillz]

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Don't be so rude. At least throw up a

You may miss the rex on the corners, but the other 98% of driving conditions will more than make up for it.

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G'day all, I've been stalking these forums for some months now, and only just started joining in on the chit chat haha. So just saying a big G'DAY to the turbo community...PS I'll hopefully be blown sometime this week

[E.ZTRBO]

I reckon it would be an awesome idea if there was an event once a year where all the newbies could meet with fellow members in there state for ideas and tips on there wheels and maybe show us new turbo drivers ( and no I'm not going to buy my first car as a turbo 6 I learn't to drive in both my dads ba xr8 and my uncles bf phoon and still get to cruise around in the eight most days) a thing or to plus show there wheels off it would be a great way to meet new people and organize future events if it all went well maybe have a $20 entry fee with all money donated to the site and burnouts and some track action.

I know it would probably cost a lot with the burnouts and drag because of strict guidelines and all that but maybe just even a meet at a park in every major city of every state for a bbq and a show of all members rides?

p.s THE BLUE OVAL ROCKS THE LION IS JUST AN OVER SIZED PUSSY CAT!!!