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30-12-2005, 03:21 PM
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BEU77Y and the BEE55T
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: NSW South Coast
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Hi all,
We've read the forums for a while now, and thought it was high time we introduced ourselves. My name is Lisa and my husband is Dave. We have two daughters, Shania who is 6 and Erin who is 3 - and baby no. 3 is due in April. We are both Ford fans, and purchased our Ford earlier this year. We would've liked an XR, but a wagon is far more practical for us, so a Futura wagon is my daily driver. The only mod we have made to it so far is to take the factory mags off and put XR mags on it - a good mate of Dave's owns a tyre shop so the price was right. Eventually we would like to mod the performance of it though - and in the process make our fuel economy better as she chews through between 14-15l/100kms. So we'll probably need to seek advice from you guys for that. Here are a couple of pics of the Futura:   Lisa
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Hers: BEU77Y Winter white '02 BA Futura Wagon Window tint, 17" XR8 mags 235/45/17 Falken Ziex rubber, XR6T CAI His: BEE55T 80 Series Landcruiser Double diff locks, Rancho in cab adjustable shocks, 2" lift, GPS, Mickey Thompson Baja Claws (offroad) and coming soon Mickey Thompson ATZ Radials Last edited by russellw; 30-12-2005 at 04:37 PM. |
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30-12-2005, 03:25 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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Hey lisa. Welcome to the forums
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30-12-2005, 03:28 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Brisbane
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welcome lisa and dave!
hopefully you can find some help here - 14-15l/100kms is a bit excessive! |
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30-12-2005, 03:35 PM
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Formerly au^ute
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Location: VIC
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Welcome Lisa and Dave!
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30-12-2005, 03:37 PM
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BEU77Y and the BEE55T
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: NSW South Coast
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Thanks guys. I do have a slightly heavy foot, but not that bad.
We had it back at the Ford dealer before warranty ran out and they ran a check on the computer, but they said there wasn't a problem and everything was normal. The only thing they did say was it only had an 'average' computer in it. Uh huh, whatever. Other than the fuel consumption, it goes great. Lisa
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Hers: BEU77Y Winter white '02 BA Futura Wagon Window tint, 17" XR8 mags 235/45/17 Falken Ziex rubber, XR6T CAI His: BEE55T 80 Series Landcruiser Double diff locks, Rancho in cab adjustable shocks, 2" lift, GPS, Mickey Thompson Baja Claws (offroad) and coming soon Mickey Thompson ATZ Radials |
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30-12-2005, 03:39 PM
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Welcome Lisa and Dave,my name is Nathan..I have XR6 '04,my wife.Andy has a Fiesta '05...3 kids..15,13 and 10...would like to pay off my car so..I can hot it up a bit.
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30-12-2005, 03:41 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Welcome to the forums Lisa and Dave. Nice wagon you have there!
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30-12-2005, 04:10 PM
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TL40 Wagon?
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Location: Sydney
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Welcome to the forums.
Plenty of family wagons on the site now! |
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30-12-2005, 04:23 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Lake Macquarie, NSW
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Hi Lisa, Dave -
Nice to know you, I'm a tired, very old and increasingly cranky European leaning motorist's advocate. I need food and much sleep. Nice car n love the tint, but you need to order from your local Ford dealer Part No. A92SX 19F524AA, so write the part number down, buy it and store it in the boot area. BTW - Where is the pic taken? Sorry.....
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ORDER FORD AUSTRALIA PART NO: AM6U7J19G329AA. This is a European-UN/AS3790B Spec safety-warning triangle used to give advanced warning to approaching traffic of a vehicle breakdown, or crash scene (to prevent secondary). Stow in the boot area. See your Ford dealer for this $35.95 safety item & when you buy a new Ford, please insist on it! See Page 83, part 4.4.1 http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/media...eSafePart4.pdf |
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30-12-2005, 04:24 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Hey Lisa n Dave Welcome to the forums....
Nice wagon
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30-12-2005, 04:28 PM
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Hi Lisa & Dave, welcome to ford land, where you l;eanr something new every day here.
I have a GT which get the same fuel ecconony numbers as yours. Do you do a lot of short drives etc cheers |
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30-12-2005, 04:38 PM
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BEU77Y and the BEE55T
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: NSW South Coast
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Yep, mostly suburban driving. Lots of little trips to the shops and school.
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Hers: BEU77Y Winter white '02 BA Futura Wagon Window tint, 17" XR8 mags 235/45/17 Falken Ziex rubber, XR6T CAI His: BEE55T 80 Series Landcruiser Double diff locks, Rancho in cab adjustable shocks, 2" lift, GPS, Mickey Thompson Baja Claws (offroad) and coming soon Mickey Thompson ATZ Radials |
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30-12-2005, 04:39 PM
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Hi lisa & Dave welcome. My AU XR8 gets that and i'm very heavy on the right foot when the misses and the baby isn't in the car
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DAILY DRIVER/TRACK CAR BUILD NUMBER 006 299.5 rwkw's 12.74 @108mph ON MT's ON MAXXIS MAV1's 275/45/17 13.27 @ 106mph
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30-12-2005, 04:41 PM
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you mention you were after an XR6, you could always fit an XR front to your futura, its just headlights, front bar and fog lamps...
something for you to think about doing anyhow.. welcome to the forums |
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30-12-2005, 04:41 PM
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Welcome Lisa!
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30-12-2005, 05:34 PM
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Welcome Lisa (and Dave).
I'm pretty sure I've seen your wagon on the road (check my location) it looks great with the XR mags. I'll keep an eye out for you in the future, nice plates too Rob
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30-12-2005, 05:35 PM
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Hiya Lisa, Dave and family. Welcome aboard the good ship FoMoCo AFF
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30-12-2005, 06:48 PM
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Welcome lisa, my name is jodie and i have an ef xr6, doesnt use that much fuel, mind you i dont have a lead foot.
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30-12-2005, 07:15 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Dnn't worry to much about 14-15l/100k's. I have an XR8 ute which when only driven to work and back approx 7 k's each way averages about 18l/100k's. Hey but who cares it's only petrol and when it gets low you can fill up again. And be happy in the fact that your driving a FORD. Welcome to the forums and hope ypu enjoy.
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30-12-2005, 08:18 PM
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Welcome aboard!!!!!!!!!
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30-12-2005, 10:59 PM
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welcome and may you have cool running
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30-12-2005, 11:34 PM
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G'day guy's don't pay any attention to keep left.....he has a brain injury.....we tolerate him out of respect for the disabled.
Anyway...welcome you know you can check out any time you want...but you can never leave...nurse...Nurse...NURSE.. where's my valium.
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FORD RULES OK The more I know ppl the more I love my DOGS. 2011 SY Territory Limited Edition TS 2000 AUII SE ute IL6 |
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30-12-2005, 11:39 PM
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nice introduction . g'day to you both.be carefull what you write here you two , these threads can start arguements at times .
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31-12-2005, 02:14 AM
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Good to have you here ! Join in and enjoy !
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31-12-2005, 08:13 AM
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BEU77Y and the BEE55T
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: NSW South Coast
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Thanks all for the warm welcome! Sorry the pics are so large - I was trying to crop them to fit better and then my edit time ran out and they just ended up huge.
I've seen a few arguments erupt so I'll be sure to be careful - I'm not here to intentionally upset anyone. Raptor, you live in a pretty part of the world - you may have seen our wagon about. We are about 15-20 mins north of you, but spend some time down your way. Thanks again for the welcome everyone, it was great! Lisa
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Hers: BEU77Y Winter white '02 BA Futura Wagon Window tint, 17" XR8 mags 235/45/17 Falken Ziex rubber, XR6T CAI His: BEE55T 80 Series Landcruiser Double diff locks, Rancho in cab adjustable shocks, 2" lift, GPS, Mickey Thompson Baja Claws (offroad) and coming soon Mickey Thompson ATZ Radials |
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31-12-2005, 08:38 PM
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Yayyyyy another Lisa who has a wagon
....... OK ok ok yes mine is only an E series & isnt as pretty as yours .........I know you will find everyone helpful here and dont forget the only silly question is the one not asked ;) |
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31-12-2005, 10:02 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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MN...hate to correct you but the there is no such thing as a silly question....there are only silly answers!
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FORD RULES OK The more I know ppl the more I love my DOGS. 2011 SY Territory Limited Edition TS 2000 AUII SE ute IL6 |
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01-01-2006, 07:03 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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HI & welcome, hope you enjoy the site.
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When traveling to V8 Supercar rounds, i book through KYLEE MOLE Travel agents, She Goes, She Goes, She Goes & I just went. Now Zetec Powered. 1.6lt of madness. But the XR8 still remains 
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01-01-2006, 10:12 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Sounds like a few people had New Years resolutions to join FFAU Welcome Lisa and Dave and the little chidlings too of course.
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igodabigblackshinycar and I relented and allowed a BMW into the garage. 
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01-01-2006, 09:45 PM
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re: fuel economy...
Are wagons geared different? I imagine they don't have the control blad rear suspension either? |
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About time for an introduction
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