Go Back   Australian Ford Forums > Club and Speciality Forums > Forum Community Car Clubs > AU Falcon.com.au

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 02-05-2006, 02:53 PM   #1
I6corp
Was V6corp
 
I6corp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 537
Lightbulb New AU / Member

Gday guys,

iv been a member for the last month reading up on all ur guys Au's...

I finally got mine yesturday, Blue 1999 AU1. very clean.... and stock :thebirds:

I'm 18 so this is a very decent car for my age and im stoked.

Got an exhaust + extractors on the way in the next few weeks.

Expect to see me posting abit more. Will post pics tomorrow,

Cheer guys

I6corp is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 02:55 PM   #2
Fairlane
V8 Powaah
 
Fairlane's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD
Posts: 1,994
Default

Nice buy and being a 1999 model it should have some of the AUI running changes, good stuff. Its a sedan right?
__________________
FG G6E Turbo- Seduce & Cashmere - Sold


XF S pack Sedan- AU 302 Windsor, T5, 2.77 LSD, Many Mods
Fairlane is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 03:04 PM   #3
OZFORDAU
Banned
 
OZFORDAU's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 1,318
Talking Welcome Mate

Hey Mate,

Welcome to the forums! Good job on getting the AU im sure it'll make you very happy as mine as made me! And watch out for the mod bug lol! What model AU1 is it? I've got a 1999 AU1 Forte I6

Fairlane, what do you mean is should have some of the AUI running changes?

Cheers

Simon :eclipsee_
OZFORDAU is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 03:11 PM   #4
Fairlane
V8 Powaah
 
Fairlane's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD
Posts: 1,994
Default

Grille changes, Smart Shield and other small things that were done in 1999 prior to the Series 2.
__________________
FG G6E Turbo- Seduce & Cashmere - Sold


XF S pack Sedan- AU 302 Windsor, T5, 2.77 LSD, Many Mods
Fairlane is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 03:19 PM   #5
I6corp
Was V6corp
 
I6corp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 537
Default

Yeah its a sedan, and same model as urs OZFORDAU!

Not sure about running changes tho :S
I6corp is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 03:48 PM   #6
OZFORDAU
Banned
 
OZFORDAU's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 1,318
Talking Ok

Quote:
Originally Posted by Fairlane
Grille changes, Smart Shield and other small things that were done in 1999 prior to the Series 2.
Oh damn mine doesn't have any of those i don't think!


Cool as V6corp, looking forward to seeing those pics mate!

Cheers

Simon :eclipsee_ :eclipsee_
OZFORDAU is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 03:54 PM   #7
Casper
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Contributing Member
 
Casper's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 12,083
Default

Welcome. Might have to change your name to I6corp though :
__________________
Older, wiser, poorer.


Now in Euro-Trash. VW Coupe V6 4motion.
Casper is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 04:00 PM   #8
GK
Walking with God
 
GK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 7,321
Tech Writer: Recognition for the technical writers of AFF - Issue reason: Writing tech articles 
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Casper
Welcome. Might have to change your name to I6corp though :
Agreed! :

Welcome.

GK
__________________
2009 Mondeo Zetec TDCi - Moondust Silver

2015 Kia Sorento Platinum - Snow White Pearl

2001 Ducati Monster 900Sie - Red

Now gone!
1999 AU1 Futura Wagon - Sparkling Burgundy
On LPG



Want a Full Life? John 10:10
GK is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 04:02 PM   #9
I6corp
Was V6corp
 
I6corp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 537
Default

haha true

Cheers guys
I6corp is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 04:10 PM   #10
FRDGAL
GT-P #0336
 
FRDGAL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 2,360
Default

V6corp? We're gonna have to work with you :

Welcome!! Enjoy!! Please be advised: Your wallet must be open and ready as it's our duty to inform you of every single 'bling' and 'go' mod available for the AU :

By the time we're finished with you - the AU will be unrecognisable. Don't be scared :Up_to_som

Post up some pictures so that we can get to work on some ideas _2:

Krissy
__________________
2003 FULLY OPTIONED MERCURY SILVER BA GT-P BUILD #336
REVERSE CAMERA - SAT NAV - PIONEER SUB & AMP - SUNROOF - DVD PLAYER - CUSTOM DUAL EXHAUST
~Tuned By Bluepower Racing~
FRDGAL is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 07:06 PM   #11
rayner22
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
rayner22's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Dubbo, NSW
Posts: 805
Default

^^^^ Yup, its all true, hmm the mod bug..... "its ok, we'll get married one day, I just gotta go n buy one of those G&D CAI's first okayyyyyyy..."

Not even married yet n I'm close to divorce...
rayner22 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 07:28 PM   #12
XR6-VCT-2000
Fantastic Plastic
 
XR6-VCT-2000's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Mars most of the time
Posts: 2,019
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Casper
Welcome. Might have to change your name to I6corp though :
lol , i was thinking exactelly the same thing soon as i saw the ID ..lol , do i suspect a holden fan ! ? ..jokin ..lol ;)

Welcome to the forums mate , and good purchase of car , especially for an 18 year old ... nice .. i hope it serves you well .
As mentioned already by others - get ready for the mod bug to bite ..lol ..

cheers . :
__________________
------------------------------------------------------------

:eclipsee_
XR6-VCT-2000 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 08:09 PM   #13
GK
Walking with God
 
GK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 7,321
Tech Writer: Recognition for the technical writers of AFF - Issue reason: Writing tech articles 
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by XR6-VCT-2000
lol As mentioned already by others - get ready for the mod bug to bite ..lol ..
Mod bug indeed, it's very much alive and well on this forum! LOL!

GK
__________________
2009 Mondeo Zetec TDCi - Moondust Silver

2015 Kia Sorento Platinum - Snow White Pearl

2001 Ducati Monster 900Sie - Red

Now gone!
1999 AU1 Futura Wagon - Sparkling Burgundy
On LPG



Want a Full Life? John 10:10
GK is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 08:27 PM   #14
galaxy xr8
Giddy up.
 
galaxy xr8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Kramerica Industries.
Posts: 15,608
Default

Welcome aboard matey.
galaxy xr8 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 08:51 PM   #15
I6corp
Was V6corp
 
I6corp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 537
Default









Sorry for the bad quality, took the pics with my phone
I6corp is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 08:59 PM   #16
GlennBA
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
GlennBA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 3,918
Default

nice. I like your number plate..! Y Be You? lol
so how much was it?
GlennBA is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 09:00 PM   #17
HLC
Audi S3
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sydney.
Posts: 8,307
Default

that AU looks VERY tidy. good buy

and welcome to our end... :
__________________
HLC is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 09:00 PM   #18
Yum-Yum
My 1st set of Wings!!!
 
Yum-Yum's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: way, WAY south of the Bombays!!!
Posts: 773
Default

Nice ride mate, well worth the buy I reckon. welcome to the fold. Your definitely in the right place for info on your latest purchase. That mod bugs a bit of a bugger, I keep finding new things to do bwahahahahaha!!!
__________________
PROUD OWNER
NAROOMA BLUE
2002 AUIII XR6
:sm_headba
Yum-Yum is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 09:27 PM   #19
AU2PWR
Spin 'em Habib !
 
AU2PWR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Cranbourne Victoria
Posts: 3,854
Default

nice ride man ,welcome to the AU Brotherhood !
__________________
AU2PWR

AU2PWR is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 09:46 PM   #20
I6corp
Was V6corp
 
I6corp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 537
Default

Hahaha yeah the mod bugs just itching to get going

Picked it up for $8,000 .... talked down from $10,000 (Over priced)
I6corp is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 09:51 PM   #21
AU2PWR
Spin 'em Habib !
 
AU2PWR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Cranbourne Victoria
Posts: 3,854
Default

sweet

with the @2000 you saved think about Turbo Kit or Tickford 17's always look nice on Blue Au's

or $711 will get you a G&D CAI system , i heard they are the Fashizzle My Nizzle , im getting one in July :voldar02:
__________________
AU2PWR

AU2PWR is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 09:56 PM   #22
Casper
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Contributing Member
 
Casper's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 12,083
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by SR_AU
or $711 will get you a G&D CAI system , i heard they are the Fashizzle My Nizzle , im getting one in July :voldar02:
Mmmm, intake, might have to get one too....


Oh, hang on, :
__________________
Older, wiser, poorer.


Now in Euro-Trash. VW Coupe V6 4motion.
Casper is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 09:57 PM   #23
Peuty
Afterburner + skids =
Donating Member1
 
Peuty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Skidsville
Posts: 12,110
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by SR_AU
.....i heard they are the Fashizzle My Nizzle......
Ermmmm, right.

Nice clean looking AU mate, perfect base for a few mods. Lowering and wheels should destock the looks nicely!
__________________
Speed Kills. So buy an AU XR8 and live forever.

Oo\===/oO
Peuty is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 11:00 PM   #24
GK
Walking with God
 
GK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 7,321
Tech Writer: Recognition for the technical writers of AFF - Issue reason: Writing tech articles 
Default

A very good job with the pics considering they're from your phone!

It'll do very well as a base for mods. First mod suggestion, new grille!

The S1 Futura one is an easy fix and very cheap. There are some really good ones available also, but more money, and could neccesitate a front bar change. Then that usually requires new alloys and tyres, which can lead to lowering and new shocks, which can lead to rear bar, side skirts and spoiler!!!

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh run, it's the mod bug!

Just wait though, you'll get many great ideas here!

GK
__________________
2009 Mondeo Zetec TDCi - Moondust Silver

2015 Kia Sorento Platinum - Snow White Pearl

2001 Ducati Monster 900Sie - Red

Now gone!
1999 AU1 Futura Wagon - Sparkling Burgundy
On LPG



Want a Full Life? John 10:10
GK is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 11:06 PM   #25
I6corp
Was V6corp
 
I6corp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Canberra
Posts: 537
Default

yeah, the new grill is an easy fix.

A mate of mine works at a ford dealer ship here in A.C.T and can swap my grill for a nicer one ;)

As for the other mods, time and $$$$ will tell
I6corp is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 02-05-2006, 11:09 PM   #26
Uncle_Ken
Next upgraded Mk1 Leopard
Donating Member1
 
Uncle_Ken's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney, in the burbs
Posts: 4,903
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: Always putting some imput into the forums to help or make it a bit easier for others Tech Writer: Recognition for the technical writers of AFF - Issue reason: Writing tech articles 
Default

Welcome to the forum Corp.
Hope you have some extra $$$$ cause the mod bug GK posted is catchy.
Keep an eye out for some mags and you'll have a great looking ride in no time flat. Just remember to take care of your AU (and yourself) when you drive it.
Uncle Ken (old fart)
__________________
Plastic Surgery 1 AUII Monsoon Blue
Plastic Surgery 2 AUIII XR8 220 Rebel
Plastic Surgery 3 Watch this space ??? Living in AU Heaven
How 2's: Change rear view mirror, Install backfire valve, Change foam front seats, Install auto transmission cooler, Replace Trans Shift Globe, Remove front door Trim, Paint AU headlights, install door spears, Premium Rear Parcel Shelf, go here...
Uncle_Ken is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 03-05-2006, 04:59 PM   #27
bdypierced30
Starter Motor
 
bdypierced30's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: PENRITH
Posts: 10
Default

Nice 2 Hear Mate..i Was A Holden Man Until I Brought My Au2 Xr6 I've Had It For About 2 Months Now And I Love It..


I Have Definatley Seen The Light Now.. Lol
bdypierced30 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 03-05-2006, 05:04 PM   #28
Casper
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Contributing Member
 
Casper's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 12,083
Default

: What is this mod bug? Is it catching?
__________________
Older, wiser, poorer.


Now in Euro-Trash. VW Coupe V6 4motion.
Casper is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 03-05-2006, 05:09 PM   #29
Papa Smurf
Donating Member
Donating Member2
 
Papa Smurf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: St John's Park NSW
Posts: 1,454
Default

Very nice there V6. Pat yourself on the back for getting a good deal on a WELL looked after car.
Papa Smurf is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 03-05-2006, 09:52 PM   #30
Uncle_Ken
Next upgraded Mk1 Leopard
Donating Member1
 
Uncle_Ken's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sydney, in the burbs
Posts: 4,903
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: Always putting some imput into the forums to help or make it a bit easier for others Tech Writer: Recognition for the technical writers of AFF - Issue reason: Writing tech articles 
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Casper
: What is this mod bug? Is it catching?
All I know is you are a major carrier
UK
__________________
Plastic Surgery 1 AUII Monsoon Blue
Plastic Surgery 2 AUIII XR8 220 Rebel
Plastic Surgery 3 Watch this space ??? Living in AU Heaven
How 2's: Change rear view mirror, Install backfire valve, Change foam front seats, Install auto transmission cooler, Replace Trans Shift Globe, Remove front door Trim, Paint AU headlights, install door spears, Premium Rear Parcel Shelf, go here...
Uncle_Ken is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Reply


Forum Jump


All times are GMT +11. The time now is 09:37 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Other than what is legally copyrighted by the respective owners, this site is copyright www.fordforums.com.au
Positive SSL