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03-12-2010, 12:40 AM
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Although the ute is great fun in the snow its getting boring in the cold now.
had over 3 feet at my house dug the car out 5 times so far but it just snows harder after. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...2122010020.jpg |
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03-12-2010, 01:39 AM
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no thanks haha........get many comments on the old falc ute?
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03-12-2010, 02:08 AM
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i always get stopped by people and folk taking pictures. Most comments just now are 'are you effing mental driving it in this weather.
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03-12-2010, 07:26 AM
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Looks kinda tough, like an annoyed caged tiger, in that pic. Hard to explain. But I like it! Had an trouble with it in those temps? I can't imagine Ford did too much snow testing.
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03-12-2010, 08:09 AM
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It its actually good in the low temps. Gets a bit of condensation inside tho due to the wet car mats so drying them out in the house.
Its amazingly controlable in the snow and ice and shows up a good few cars trudging through the snow. The lower UK temps are probably better for it i think. The only thing that has failed is a rear abs sensor. So far i have changed the full suspension bushes to pedders urethane stuff and sports front struts so its all nice and tight. I ordered new front and rear discs from dba but only stuck on the rear as it turns out the front werent warped it was just one of the bushes causing the vibration. Ive bought a transmission coller from pwr which ive still to fit. Although this is the bit ive looked into alot and the main cause for failure seems to be the australian heat combined with higher engine temps. I never see that sort of temps here. I have had a custom 3" turbo back stainless system made and a dreamscience remap and maxed the injectors out so stuck it back to 9psi. Next thing is 60lbs injectors for a 10psi tune. Still knocking out nearly 410hp I gave it a heavy duty coat of underseal for our climate. Anyway this is even more of a case Ford UK should bring it here unlike that pile of crap ranger pickup we get here. Its been winter tested by me anyway. and in its normal playground http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...5092010362.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...5092010365.jpg |
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03-12-2010, 08:18 AM
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Sorry, not knowing you, but you are an Aussie living in Scotland ?
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03-12-2010, 08:24 AM
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Nope i am a full blooded Scot living in Scotland.
I just bought it when it came up fro sale by the first owner who imported it. I love the utes and its far better than uk fords. Im always into rare and different cars. And secretly lusted after a falcon ever since i seen the BA launched years ago. On another note its going Autobahn bashing in june next year since i de-restricted it and hopefully its going around the nurburgring provided it passes the noise limit. |
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03-12-2010, 08:32 AM
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I hope you hadn't just washed her, ?.
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03-12-2010, 08:37 AM
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03-12-2010, 08:39 AM
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It drives spot on. Stick it in drive to pull out the drive then stick it into sports and 2nd to drive along.
Not stuck any weight in the back just stuck good tyres on it. |
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03-12-2010, 09:03 AM
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Your the man.Like to see those motoring guys have a go and they would rave about it as much as they do Holdung things.Could you thow jeremy captain slow and hammond in the back under the tarp and take them for a blat around the block.I thinking when you get back you might have shakin some sence into them.On reflection hammond has a soft spot for dodges I have a 70 Dodge charger R/T {all be it a basket case** anyway love to swap homes one day.Mum loved every minute she had over there cathing up with rellies {shields**.
btw It's 23 c here right now great pic
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03-12-2010, 09:06 AM
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23deg you lucky barsteward. Its showing -8 on the thermometer just now.
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03-12-2010, 09:14 AM
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http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t...8/untitled.jpg
here's a pic of the dodge you know that they one the nascar chapionship in 1970 I have some awesome video's of them spinning the wheels out of corners at 140 MPH.yeee haaaa
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03-12-2010, 09:19 AM
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Great pics! Great to see an Aussie Falcon over there, but you can keep your frezzing temps. 32c here today. Perfect!
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03-12-2010, 09:21 AM
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Next step is maybe a new fpv coyote gt saloon when i get my **** in gear next year
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03-12-2010, 09:22 AM
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03-12-2010, 09:33 AM
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Been raining all knight and still drizzling now.So top temp will be 28/29 but 23 atm with a nice breeze.Gotta love gladstone
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03-12-2010, 11:36 AM
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wow, nice snow. this winter we only had one slight fall that didnt' settle. -8? thats about as cold as it gets here.
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03-12-2010, 11:53 AM
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"Bloody awesome!" is all I can say! She looks great over in bonny Scotland, really does look different from the run of the mill cars over there. Good on you!
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03-12-2010, 02:09 PM
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I would to swap places with you. You can have my boring office job, while I'll take your car out for a spin!!! |
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03-12-2010, 06:15 PM
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I dont do offices lol. Unless im in a workshop or oilrig.
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03-12-2010, 07:24 PM
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Hey Saber, if I took you cruising, your hair will never be the same again, LOL!
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03-12-2010, 10:32 PM
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has it always snowed that much over there? i remember last year there was another cold snap like now but is that normal
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03-12-2010, 10:48 PM
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Hi Midnight
did you ever do anything about importing a Falcon I sugested you try one of the old eastern bloc countries as a destination did it help John |
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04-12-2010, 12:02 AM
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This is the second year in a row its been bad snow.
As for importing them its not hard just takes time and a little extra money. |
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Anybody want to swap places??
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