school me on XR5-turbo

[DBourne]

and here are some quick pics

If there are any sydney siders that would like to do a photoshoot or something let me know

[au^dude]

I'm just wondering how does it go being a FWD? I have always liked the look of them but strayed away because of the whole FWD thing.

[DBourne]

there is torque steer to get used to, but apart from that it all seems fine so far.

Haven't done a spirited drive in it yet, so not sure what the understeer will be like, but only 1 way to find out

In comparison to the barge that is the falcon, this does feel extremely nimble though

[Tj-zetec]

I've gotta say, the torque steer is not as apparent as my LR Focus. But then again the xr has trac control and I probably drive it with a little more respect than the old LR

[DBourne]

i always turn traction control off now, just part of the ritual of starting the car.

[BrisVegas]

very tidy SgtBourne! The window tint suits the colour too.

[DBourne]

thanks mate.

I think its factory tint? it's only a very VERY slight tint.

I think when summer comes around it'll get dark tint done

[The G6ET Spot]

Originally Posted by b2tf

Just wondering why you got rid of the XR8?

I think I shouldn't have let him drive my ute Austin. All of a sudden he up and sells his XR8.

Congratulations on a great looking car Dave.Hope you enjoy it.

I wouldn't mind one myself, but wouldn't get my barge a*rse into the seat of it.

Your tint looks like legal 35%. If you get it redone DO NOT go anywhere near Solartint at Wetherill Park. :

[DBourne]

thanks mate

Yeah the seats are pretty intense. I wouldn't want to be any larger than I am, that's for sure!!!

Thanks for the hint about solartint, you got somewhere you recommend?

[groops]

Ahhhh....you bought it from my Uncle's Dealership. I actually saw that car out there last week and they told me it had been sold...ha ha ha...small world. Yeah I think that one just has standard factory window tint which is very slight...speak to Brenton at the dealership and tell him you know me (Michael Groom) and he'll put you in touch with Sol-Stop that I used when I bought my LV in March. I ended up with a 15-20% tint, and I love it.

Mike

[DBourne]

yet another reason to see your car!

[b2tf]

What a great looking car. Doesn't stand out heaps but just enough if you look at it to know it's something special.

[DBourne]

thanks mate

[groops]

Ha ha. I work out at Harvey Norman Penrith just down the road from there. If you're local, come and see me sometime this week if you want. I'll be at work till Monday(day off and should have new Intercooler and Intake to fit that day too so if you wanna hear de-res only, you'll need to come before then. :P) Here at work late tomorrow night after work and late night trading thursday. feel free to come into the computer's section and ask for me, I can spare 10 minutes to take you for a spin. LOL. Otherwise I'm here over the weekend too.

Mike

[DBourne]

im from kellyville so not THAT far away.

I should be round that area on saturday though. Will give you a buzz

[groops]

Ha....I used to go to school at William Clarke...lol...I live closer to your home than your home is to my work....I'm in North Rocks....just on the other side of Baulko to you...I can probably come by yours on my way home from work friday or something as well.....either way...

Mike

[DBourne]

There ya go!

I gotta pick something up from penrith on sat arvo, but either way im sure we will work something out

[e.valenz]

A Kellyville and North Rocks residents? I am keen for a meet up gents.

[DBourne]

so many kellyville / hills people coming out of the wood work!

I've never seen another XR5 around though! must be in hiding

[groops]

for sure man...where you at e.valenz?

Mike

[e.valenz]

Quakers Hill/Blacktown area. You know a good meet up place somewhere nearby where we can take some good snap shots?

You a member of the xr5forums Mike?

Manny :

[DBourne]

kellyville plaza car park @ night isn't too bad, that or castle towers roof top car park

[DBourne]

Also manny, I replied to a thread in your for sale section on xr5t

and also your modifications thread if u could gimme some info on that, it'd be great

[groops]

yeah, screen name on fordxr5turbo.com is michael.groom

Me and a few mates usually do runs up to Newport arms for dinner through mc-carrs creek road, or out wisemans and all that.....but I'll be on the run on the 29th August up to Singleton....but I do need to get back to sydney that night for the Swans Match....Mick O'Lachlan's final home game...

Mike

[DBourne]

gonna have to join u on some of those runs i think

[Seano]

Originally Posted by SgtBourne

so many kellyville / hills people coming out of the wood work!

I've never seen another XR5 around though! must be in hiding

Another Hills lad here Went to WCC too ;)

Oh and I hardly ever see XR5's around the area... even though it seems to be Sydneys XR5 capital.

[DBourne]

G'day mate, will try and keep an eye out for you then

[groops]

Hey Seano!

What year did you finish at WCC? I was yr 12 2003.

Mike

[Herrod Motorsport]

Originally Posted by melbzetec

SgtBourne, you may also be interested to note that there are a lot of performance packages about, including the one that catchs my eye, the Mountune package.

The package is very affordable, sold through UK Ford Dealers, and apparently impressive results. There are bigger performance packages available, but what I read suggests this package gives a 'next level" performance whilst retaining the smoothness and reliability of factory trim

http://www.drivers-republic.com/dr_t...c9&area=videos

Mountune hot up kits may be coming to Australia very shortly . Talks are underway at the moment.

[Seano]

Originally Posted by groops

Hey Seano!

What year did you finish at WCC? I was yr 12 2003.

Mike

I am old... class of '92... first year through :O