Buf-Phoon loitering with intent Lifetime Members 13,318 Member For: 21y 3m 11d Gender: Male Location: Zombie Birdhouse Posted 21/09/14 02:44 AM Share Posted 21/09/14 02:44 AM most of the better shops are in the SE from memory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petch Member 5 Member For: 10y 2m 10d Gender: Male Location: melbourne Posted 21/09/14 02:47 AM Share Posted 21/09/14 02:47 AM yeah im not handy with mechanics at all unfortunately. would it be safe to say if I was going to do it, it would be wise to try and sell my gearbox now while its still working and that way I could still get something for it rather than waiting to blow it? as a rough guide how much would the 6 speed gearbox cost? and how much could you sell the 5sp for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buf-Phoon loitering with intent Lifetime Members 13,318 Member For: 21y 3m 11d Gender: Male Location: Zombie Birdhouse Posted 21/09/14 02:51 AM Share Posted 21/09/14 02:51 AM Can always do a 6spd conversion mate if your up to the task, shouldn't hurt to much if you can do it yourself.Mal Wood or maybe Pitlane would be good places to start that conversation on which bits you will need.Probably looking north of 3.5k k if not doing it yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petch Member 5 Member For: 10y 2m 10d Gender: Male Location: melbourne Posted 21/09/14 10:48 AM Share Posted 21/09/14 10:48 AM thanks guys for your comments and help, seems I have some decisions and thinking to do. for now im just enjoying the new experience of owning my first turbo.on another topic and sorry if its been discussed before but I cant seem to find any info on upcoming events or cruises. id love to go on an organised ford cruise to get some ideas and inspiration. if possible let me know when the next cruise is on or any info regarding cruises.thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Velocity_ Bronze Donating Members 2,768 Member For: 13y 7m 5d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 22/09/14 03:23 AM Share Posted 22/09/14 03:23 AM The weather is looking up so hopefully these Victorian Cruise Controllers pull their fingers out and get to work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab WOT? Moderating Team 10,981 Member For: 11y 9m 4d Gender: Male Location: Frankston, 3199 Posted 22/09/14 05:08 AM Share Posted 22/09/14 05:08 AM Wouldn't know any would you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Velocity_ Bronze Donating Members 2,768 Member For: 13y 7m 5d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 22/09/14 06:23 AM Share Posted 22/09/14 06:23 AM No good ones located near my dwelling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTopGun New Member 22 Member For: 10y 1m 18d Posted 12/10/14 09:42 AM Share Posted 12/10/14 09:42 AM Hey guys, new here. I've read through most of the FAQ's, buyers guides etc but I still want some personal opinions.Its finally time to retire my trusty R31 and upgrade to something a bit newer.I've always loved xr6t's and have my heart set on one. My budget is around 10k - 11max, looking around theres a lot of BA's and a few BF's. Ideally I want something completely stock with <150000k's. Also pretty set on auto as I hear theyre a bit stronger than the manuals. I have a few questions I'm hoping some people can offer their help on...1. Is the BF 6-speed really THAT much better than the BA 4 speed ?2. Theres a lot for sale with just over 100000K's, is there a reason? still have plenty of life in them?3. Will be used to tow a track car every so often, reckon they're pretty good at towing ?4. Anything to look out for when looking at cars to buy ?Thanks guys, hope to be in an xr6t soooon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xr6tForMe Donating Members 265 Member For: 11y 5m Gender: Male Posted 13/10/14 09:59 PM Share Posted 13/10/14 09:59 PM 1. I have not driven a turbo 4 speed auto and only test driven a few BF 6 speeds, but I have an NA BA 4 speed auto wagon and an FG G6ET. The 6 speed auto in the FG is fantastic. WAY better than the 4 speed in our BA. If I was in your shoes I would be going for a BF for the 6 speed box. I generally prefer manual, but if the choice was a manual which shifts like the one in my friends NA BA XR6 (slow to shift) or a 6 speed auto like my G6ET has, I may well have chosen the auto. I wanted a G6ET, so there was no choice for a manual. I hope all of that is helpful.2. I would guess its a mental thing for the people selling them. "100000 ks! It's old now, time to replace it." Rather than "100000 ks It's still got 2/3rd of its life left, but I will have lost 2/3rd of the money I paid buying it"3. I have not towed with my FG, but have towed a few things with the BA. I would expect either BA turbo or BF turbo to be fine for towing.4. I am sure reading on here will give much better info on what to look for than what I could write up.Good luck with your purchase I am sure you will love the upgrade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamK New Member 12 Member For: 9y 6m 5d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 24/05/15 01:55 PM Share Posted 24/05/15 01:55 PM Hey guys, new to the ford scene. Was initially going to buy a turbo Subaru of some kind but ever since my brother bought an FG F6E, life's been hard deciding what I want.Found an FG XR6T MkII for sale for the right price and was definitely considering it. Is there anything I should look for when inspecting the vehicle? Starting mods?Cheers guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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