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22-01-2007, 02:24 PM
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Right out sideways
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Coffs Harbour NSW
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Well ........ finally, something majorish has gone wrong with my AU XR8 sedan. At 127000kms the radiator decided to check out, $250 later all sweet. I can't fault the all round reliability of the AU though to be honest, everytime i think i may cash it in and upgrade, i think ....... its a great car cost me nearly nothing on top of usual maintainance + fuel costs, and therefore, i can not part with it.
And only reason the radiator cracked is basically is my wife has the A/C on 100% of the time she drives, and its aways hot around our area. So this thread is kinda useless i guess as i havent asked a question, but say good things about your AU in your comments. Peace out  |
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22-01-2007, 02:44 PM
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not here much anymore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sthn NSW
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Good things about my AU.....hmmm...........
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22-01-2007, 02:50 PM
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22-01-2007, 03:07 PM
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Back on the road
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Location: Wollongong, NSW
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------------------------------------------------------------------------- AU XR8 Ute 13.90 @ 100mph - http://www.aufalcon.com/xr8ute 5L Windsor, GT40X heads, Crane 2030, Pacey 4-1s, Lukey 3", 3.91:1, auto. Tuned by me w/Quarterhorse and BinaryEditor. Coming Soon: Ported lower intake, Tickford "Premium" Brakes, and a good wash. |
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22-01-2007, 06:21 PM
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Spin 'em Habib !
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Cranbourne Victoria
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Black AU XRs are Ver`Nice !
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22-01-2007, 06:25 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sydney.
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good things... its so slow that i cant possibly endanger myself... :nutsycuck yeah that must be a good thing!
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22-01-2007, 06:43 PM
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Spin 'em Habib !
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Location: Cranbourne Victoria
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5 star Safety is Good ,
5 Seconds to 100ks is Bad
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22-01-2007, 08:33 PM
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Are you sure about that?
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Location: Up here, out there
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Gotta love 'em great cars.
After training the aftermarket on the AU and BA range of cars Fords in general are just misunderstood. |
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22-01-2007, 09:31 PM
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A humorous statement
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22-01-2007, 09:45 PM
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22-01-2007, 09:57 PM
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A humorous statement
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22-01-2007, 10:10 PM
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XB in parts...
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Location: Sydney
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I'll like my AU even more when I can afford to get all the rest of the turbo bits I need.
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22-01-2007, 10:32 PM
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Blown 5L coming
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Warwick, QLD
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must say that my black 3 speed n/a auto XE was quick off the mark, even my missus loved driving it, maybe red appears to go faster, but black IS faster! all in all, i love my au (even though i was hesitant in buying my first one because of the bad wrap they got when they first come out). theres something about it that i just cannt put my finger on that makes it so damn appealing!
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23-01-2007, 01:22 PM
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Irregular member
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
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Lovely photo, Fella!! My AU has given me no hassles that weren't a result of something I did, so I think it is a very reliable car in my case but I've heard some horror stories about AUs and also B-series cars on this forum.
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23-01-2007, 01:43 PM
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Location: Adelaide SA
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Wheres the bloody ode? I was promised an ode!
Right... ill have to make do then. Ode to my AU. Though your body may be fat and lumpy nose be pointy and ąss be dumpy your springs no good for rumpy pumpy and the trans more smashed then humpty dumpty I love thee. Next time, dont skimp on the freakin ode.
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23-01-2007, 02:01 PM
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23-01-2007, 02:04 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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The best thing about the AU was upgrading to a BF
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23-01-2007, 03:57 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Radiator must be a design feature .. mine went at about 133,000km ..
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23-01-2007, 04:15 PM
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Adapt or perish...
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Mine went at 124,000km. Mind you, so did a few other things... namely cooling based...
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23-01-2007, 04:26 PM
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Location: Melbourne
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My car has done 233,000km and its going so strong! Bloody tough car!
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23-01-2007, 08:11 PM
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Apart from the overheating issue ... it's been great.
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23-01-2007, 08:14 PM
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A humorous statement
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23-01-2007, 09:25 PM
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Ode to the AU
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