Just bought my first FPV !!

OJ_Pursuit · 02-01-2008, 02:58 PM

Hey all, Hope everyone had a safe but enjoyable festive season.

Just traded my 05 XR8 auto on an 04 FPV pursuit 6sp man. in Mandarin with 45K on the odo. Has a custom exhaust already (I believe its hand made) sounds awesome!!

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Also while I was in Perth, I was given a voucher for Trackskills V8 commodore cup racing at Barbagello raceway for a chrissy present!
Turned out to be an awesome day, everyone had a blast and the instructors
are great guys... I highly recommend the experience. As an added bonus my team ended up winning on the day, so I got a nice trophy to take home too!

Will post some pics of the new beasty when its parked long enough he he

kenz · 02-01-2008, 03:03 PM

Congrats on the ute. Im heading down the 6spd manual pursuit road in about 4 months I cant wait

Hurry up and get some picks up already :P

Casablanca · 02-01-2008, 03:06 PM

sounds awesome dude cant wait to see the pics

T3ts50 · 02-01-2008, 03:31 PM

Sounds nice. How she go compared to the XR8?

OJ_Pursuit · 02-01-2008, 03:58 PM

Ok people I just uploaded a couple of quick snaps with my phone

I used to think my XR8 was quick... but its got nothing on this one
I dont think its had any mods other than the exhaust, but its hard to tell without pulling covers off the engine. The whole car rocks at idle!

Shaggzy · 02-01-2008, 04:01 PM

Looks dam nice mate, hope you have fun with it!

JD86 · 02-01-2008, 04:18 PM

congrats mate good awesome car

kenz · 02-01-2008, 05:50 PM

How much did you pick it up for if you dont mind me asking? Looks really good

OJ_Pursuit · 02-01-2008, 06:00 PM

just over 41k

dannyxm · 02-01-2008, 09:45 PM

Good for you mate, top stuff!!!

gtfpv · 02-01-2008, 09:49 PM

nice car mate. the rock at idle is part of a BA 290 character. looks good have fun .

OJ_Pursuit · 02-01-2008, 10:01 PM

Yeah that wasn't a complaint, I like the rocking, Its actually kind of soothing lol
I reckon if everyone had a boss 290 there would be a lot less road rage and a lot more drivers with something to smile about! he he

OJ_Pursuit · 02-01-2008, 10:03 PM

Thanks for the great comments guys!

S/P BLUTE · 02-01-2008, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by whitelightening

Hey all, Hope everyone had a safe but enjoyable festive season.

Just traded my 05 XR8 auto on an 04 FPV pursuit 6sp man. in Mandarin with 45K on the odo. Has a custom exhaust already (I believe its hand made) sounds awesome!!

:

Also while I was in Perth, I was given a voucher for Trackskills V8 commodore cup racing at Barbagello raceway for a chrissy present!
Turned out to be an awesome day, everyone had a blast and the instructors
are great guys... I highly recommend the experience. As an added bonus my team ended up winning on the day, so I got a nice trophy to take home too!

Will post some pics of the new beasty when its parked long enough he he

Yep the 290 goes a bit harder than the 260 i also traded from 06 XR8 UTE to a new Super Pursuit and love it

nz13boy · 03-01-2008, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by S/P BLUTE

Yep the 290 goes a bit harder than the 260 i also traded from 06 XR8 UTE to a new Super Pursuit and love it

just about anything with a engine goes quicker then a 260

DarkXr · 03-01-2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by nz13boy

just about anything with a engine goes quicker then a 260

Interesting Comment. Pal - you're a Richard Cranium.

OJ_Pursuit · 03-01-2008, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by nz13boy

just about anything with a engine goes quicker then a 260

Wow... now I know people are entitled to thier own opinions... But that comment was a bit left-of-field eh?
My XR8 was quicker over the quarter than a VZ Malloo with the 6.0L and 6speed... everytime he had to change gears I walked away from him !
But I suppose a Malloo isn't just anything with an engine, or is it??

Oh and if you think I made that story up, check the pages of Street Machine, I believe its either the nov 2006 or dec 2006 issue with the silver and blue torry on the cover. he he

XR8-260 · 03-01-2008, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nz13boy

just about anything with a engine goes quicker then a 260

Someone has been reading too many wheels magazines. A properly driven Boss 260 will easily match any stock LS1 SS.

XR8-260 · 03-01-2008, 06:35 PM

Nice ride whitelightening. Have you got any plans to take it to the drags? With an extra 30kw the 290 should go a fair bit better than the 260.

sfr rob · 02-01-2008, 10:06 PM

Fantastic ute, awesome color!
I often wonder if i made the right choice when driving my Tornado, yeah its quick and turns heads, but damn, do i miss that V8 roar when its over 5000 rpm!

FPV8U · 02-01-2008, 10:18 PM

Awesome Ute man, but im not a fan of the Wheels.

OJ_Pursuit · 02-01-2008, 10:19 PM

S/P blute, how does yours go? Have you taken it to the drags or dyno day?
Have you done any mods at all and what did you think of them?

S/P BLUTE · 02-01-2008, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by whitelightening

S/P blute, how does yours go? Have you taken it to the drags or dyno day?
Have you done any mods at all and what did you think of them?

Hey There Whitey no i have not taken it to the drags but i do want to maybe soon......ihad a full difilippo 3" exhaust fitted (haeaders hi flow cats etc etc )
Dynoed about a month ago 271 rwkw with tune......goes a lot better now

pitpal · 02-01-2008, 10:23 PM

Nice one! Good to see you went the 6sp man. If possible get a dyno run and let us know what it pulls. I think youl be pleasantly surprised at how powerful these motors are

OJ_Pursuit · 02-01-2008, 10:24 PM

No i agree with you there, But they are more interesting than the standard wheels.
I would like to get some black 19" wheels with the chrome lip on there and possibly remove the decals

Xploded · 02-01-2008, 11:39 PM

Man thats a nice ride you just got your self there, love the colour ..... Im sure you will enjoy owning that

bonspeed · 03-01-2008, 12:08 AM

Are you sure its 04? I thought the 6 speed came out in 05?
Cool ute anyways.

OJ_Pursuit · 03-01-2008, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bonspeed

Are you sure its 04? I thought the 6 speed came out in 05?
Cool ute anyways.

Its October 04 so it may have been in the transitional period or maybe even an optional extra? I dont really know, I thought all FPV's had the 6 speed manual as an option after mark 1

wazza69 · 03-01-2008, 02:21 AM

mmm making me wish they'd hurry up and deliver mine - waiting on a super pursuit in ego with the 302 in it ;-)

Quicksand · 03-01-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by wazza69

mmm making me wish they'd hurry up and deliver mine - waiting on a super pursuit in ego with the 302 in it ;-)

now thats another nice buy right there mate..well done!