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05-01-2010, 04:59 PM
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Nice kitty . .
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Brisbane
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So, here we are 5 days into 2010 . . . still don't know what happened to October.
What is your "THIS YEAR I'M GUNNA DO . . ." list for your car? I know Melbzetec is jacking up the radiator cap and pushing a newly rebuilt motor under it shortly. And I suspect sumpPUMP is off for a pedicure . . . but what about everyone else? Are you doing anything interesting? :eclipsee_ Fredo
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Just remember, amateurs built the Ark and professionals built the Titanic! Late 2005 LS CL, 5spd Manual, 5 Door, Titanium Grey To Do List:- :- Using 95 RON Fuel (DONE -easiest upgrade of all) :- XR5 Springs (DONE) :- Lower air box removal (DONE) :- K & N Panel Air Filter (DONE) :- 2.25" Cat Back (DONE) :- DBA Brake upgrade (DONE) |
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05-01-2010, 06:05 PM
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You can call me Chris
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Sydney
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Well i fitted the cai on dec 30 (close enough to 2010), brakes painted on jan 1, xhaust getting done tomorrow and then im done for the year, or my mrs will have my n&$@s!
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'06 LS Focus Hatch -2 1/4" Lukey Exhaust -RDA Slotted discs/Greenstuff pads -Rear Whiteline swaybay -Lenso 18's w/Kumho rubber -Tinted Windows |
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05-01-2010, 06:53 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: sydney.nsw.au
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This is my plan (will be interesting to see how it pans out)
~ March: Dreamscience unit (mmm tuned goodness) ~ June / July: catback exhaust (get her popping / cracking like she should) ~ September / October: Intercooler (keep temps safe for warmer weather while running DS) Apart from that I'd like to do springs at somepoint possibly.
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05-01-2010, 06:59 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
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Gonna get mine serviced, pay the rego and insurance and put some fuel in it.
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05-01-2010, 08:36 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
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Get Minor Panel damage repaired (Insurance), Set of Super Low Kings, and maybe a Cat Back Zorst or just Muffler more so for sound rather then power gain..... nothing too drastic.
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05-01-2010, 09:12 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Adelaide
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Well, unintentionally, rims now I suppose, and lowered, I guess I'll have to....
My plans were actually going to all be interior stuff. Tint windows, integrated sat/nav, chrome inside door handles, leather seats and door trims, centre console with arm rest, and rear vents, oh, and rear passenger lighting! Did the sun visor lamps the other day (2009). Look, and work great. Also did a Nokia blutooth kit. Also works great. Maybe play with the instrument cluster, if I can find a cheap one. Me thinks this will all come back and bite me on the *** by Christmas this year...
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05-01-2010, 09:14 PM
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The Villan
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: NSW, SW Sydney
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Hoping to buy an AU xr6 (manual), replace stereo head unit, xr50 body kit, AMG quake rims, instead of white illumination change it to blue and hopefully not crash it. But it's hard to say I might complete any of this due to time and money, but least I can do is try.
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05-01-2010, 10:09 PM
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Old enough to know better
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Great idea for a thread
Well, for me: Brand new short motor (by necessity....damn it) Will include a fully ported U.S. 2000 intake manifold (better flow) ARP main studs Quaife Torque Sensing LSD (whilst I have the engine out anyway) Custom radio surround (details to remain a surprise) Wilwood brake calipers and 13" slotted (aluminium hat) discs on front 4 x Boston Acoustic SL80 component speakers, and a JL Audio G4500 4 channel amp (Yes, Melbzetec finally enters the world of ICE....but tastefully!!!!) :sm_headba All components have been purchased....just got to get them fitted! All the ICE components are second hand, in great condition, planned, and gradually picked during last 12 months on Ebay for low prices. (Amp $150. One pair of speakers today $96. Other pair $130 )
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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05-01-2010, 10:11 PM
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Old enough to know better
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Quote:
 . Best answer of the lot!!!
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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05-01-2010, 10:19 PM
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Knows nothing. Apparently
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: On the front steps, Brown-baggin' it.
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There's a big list of things I'd like to do but i need to finish the little lady's car first.
I might try and sneak a few cheap mods past the war office though: De-res (been procrastinating on that one for a while) Maybe a Simota CAI if i can get one cheap enough. Not the best CAI but you can buy about three or four simotas for every dreamscience CAI. I was looking at my car in the carpark at work today thinking it'd look nice lowered but i had to force myself not to pick up the phone and start ordering parts.
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05-01-2010, 11:46 PM
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Torquer
Join Date: Jul 2007
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I took my bonnet protector off, but that was last year. Looks so much better without it.
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06-01-2010, 10:22 AM
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Nice kitty . .
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Brisbane
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Knew I forgot something . . . . that's probably all I'll be doing too Mate.
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Just remember, amateurs built the Ark and professionals built the Titanic! Late 2005 LS CL, 5spd Manual, 5 Door, Titanium Grey To Do List:- :- Using 95 RON Fuel (DONE -easiest upgrade of all) :- XR5 Springs (DONE) :- Lower air box removal (DONE) :- K & N Panel Air Filter (DONE) :- 2.25" Cat Back (DONE) :- DBA Brake upgrade (DONE) |
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06-01-2010, 02:48 PM
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Sell my XR6T for a BOSS powered vehicle...
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06-01-2010, 04:50 PM
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You can call me Chris
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Sydney
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Well exhaust is done as of lunch time today. Really happy with the sound, not too loud, just a nice tune. The tip doesnt look great, but thats my fault for choosing one he said would be too big! Might get a new tip down the track - will have to post pics later on!
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'06 LS Focus Hatch -2 1/4" Lukey Exhaust -RDA Slotted discs/Greenstuff pads -Rear Whiteline swaybay -Lenso 18's w/Kumho rubber -Tinted Windows |
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06-01-2010, 05:30 PM
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Noobie
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Brisbane
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I just bought mine! I have had it 3 years, but I leased it. Just paid out the residual today. It's already tinted and has mats and sheepskin seat inserts, Rola racks and roof pod. I'm going to put a towbar on it this year for occasional box trailer rental etc.. That's about it. 80,000km so far and couldn't be happier.
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07-01-2010, 09:57 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: nsw
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Gday Sgt Bourne, posted pics in 'its filter time' Im still hating the look 24 hours later!
SOund.. hmm, gotta see if I can work out how to upload sound recordings from my iphone, so will try my best!
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07-01-2010, 12:07 PM
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yum
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Keep it on the road. Done a service already, have brakes ordered. Will need to do clutch, as well as get all new suspension - Probably get coilovers but that leaves all the bushes to change.
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07-01-2010, 12:08 PM
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You can call me Chris
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Location: Sydney
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07-01-2010, 04:49 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: The Blue Mountains, N.S.W.
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I'm looking at purchasing part of the Factory OE 4 Piece Bodykit just for the Rear Bar amongst other things.
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Interior Enhancements: Footwell Lighting, Brushed Alum. H/brake Handle, 6 Disc In-Dash System. Exterior Enhancements: ST170 Wheels, Richbrook Shorty Aerial, Euro-Spec Hatch Handle. Performance Enhancements: Ate Callipers/EBC Rotors/EBC Greens Stuff Pads, ST170 Suspension, Herrod's Custom Tune, Ford Racing Coated Exhaust Manifold & Bespoke 2.25in Exhaust. Awards: AFD '07 EFOC Best Focus, SFS '09 EFOC Best Focus, SFS '10 RSOC O/all Best Focus, AFD '10 CFC O/all Best Focus. |
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07-01-2010, 06:00 PM
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Old enough to know better
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
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That modification list is starting to look very impressive Eddie.
And just to think..a few years back...no-one thought that Eddie would ever modify the "red rocket"!
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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08-01-2010, 04:12 PM
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SUMPA's sedan
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Mandurah WA
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well ive got:
LV XR5 wheels on the way. xenon headlights to install. calipers to paint. 60km service some time this year. probaly attempt to afford a brake upgrade with service. but other than that, just like everyone else, keep her on the road with some juice. :P
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'07 sapphire black manual LT focus zetec sedan 6.5" alpine dvd player - alpine splits - response amp - alpine 12" sub - lovell's supalow springs - LV XR5 Focus wheels - Kumho KU31's - black leather - tint
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11-01-2010, 09:25 AM
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Nice kitty . .
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Brisbane
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DBAs? XR5s? Fredo
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Just remember, amateurs built the Ark and professionals built the Titanic! Late 2005 LS CL, 5spd Manual, 5 Door, Titanium Grey To Do List:- :- Using 95 RON Fuel (DONE -easiest upgrade of all) :- XR5 Springs (DONE) :- Lower air box removal (DONE) :- K & N Panel Air Filter (DONE) :- 2.25" Cat Back (DONE) :- DBA Brake upgrade (DONE) |
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11-01-2010, 09:29 AM
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Knows nothing. Apparently
Join Date: Aug 2007
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There's a bloke on the XR5 forum selling some callipers (don't think he has hubs anymore)
I've posted his stuff here before actually.
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2008 Electric Orange LV XR5. With dreamscience strategem SCT, K&N 57i Gen2 cold air intake for more fun and demonic vaccum cleaner noise!! 1975 Mitsubishi/Chrysler GC Galant 2-door Hardtop. 4G63 DOHC heart transplant nearly complete!
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11-01-2010, 10:01 AM
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Nice kitty . .
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Location: Brisbane
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Fredo
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Just remember, amateurs built the Ark and professionals built the Titanic! Late 2005 LS CL, 5spd Manual, 5 Door, Titanium Grey To Do List:- :- Using 95 RON Fuel (DONE -easiest upgrade of all) :- XR5 Springs (DONE) :- Lower air box removal (DONE) :- K & N Panel Air Filter (DONE) :- 2.25" Cat Back (DONE) :- DBA Brake upgrade (DONE) |
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11-01-2010, 11:53 AM
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SUMPA's sedan
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uh im not sure bcoz ive heard the dba/greenstuff combo are a bit stiff (squeaky when cold). otherwise it depends on if there are any on the xr5 forums at the time. does anyone have xr5 brakes and recommend them...?
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'07 sapphire black manual LT focus zetec sedan 6.5" alpine dvd player - alpine splits - response amp - alpine 12" sub - lovell's supalow springs - LV XR5 Focus wheels - Kumho KU31's - black leather - tint
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11-01-2010, 11:57 AM
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Knows nothing. Apparently
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Location: On the front steps, Brown-baggin' it.
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I do and I do. :P
I ran greenstuff with slotted on my LR a while back and could not fault them. Squeaked a tiny little bit but only under light braking. Didn't sound like a bus. Will be using that combination when the brakes need doing on the 5.
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2008 Electric Orange LV XR5. With dreamscience strategem SCT, K&N 57i Gen2 cold air intake for more fun and demonic vaccum cleaner noise!! 1975 Mitsubishi/Chrysler GC Galant 2-door Hardtop. 4G63 DOHC heart transplant nearly complete!
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11-01-2010, 02:06 PM
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I'm running DBA 4000's all round on my XR5 with braided lines and Hawk pads.
I don't think i'd go hawk pads again, but the rotor and braided line combo is pretty darn nice. Got one of the XR5 guys to have a few decent goes on the brake pedal and he was quite impressed
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11-01-2010, 03:35 PM
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Eat my Brake Dust
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: In the back with Miss Alba
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With the coming purchase of a house, funiture and a second car I very much doubt I'll be doing anything to my car this year that will be costly.
I've been looking into the costs of detailing the engine bay with a little colour-coding as well as airbrushing the engine cover. Also been looking at getting an old skool backward scoop along with wrc style air vents. Its not just for looks but for improved ventillation into the engine bay in prepriation for the turbo/engine rebuild that I've been talking about for a couple of years now. Unlikly that any of this will happen this yera through.
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Who is doing what to their car this year?
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