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28-06-2009, 07:02 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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As the title suggests, I have gone and traded the ute in and bought myself a new G6ET.
I got it from Etheridge Ford in Melbourne, an awsome group of people to deal with. To say that I was a bit apprehensive about it would be an understatement as all of you would now how much I liked the ute. Well all of that went out the window by the time I had reached tarcutta on the way home. I am in love all over again ( don't tell Janene  ). These cars are totally in a league of their own. (Would have got an 8 if available though.) After spending the day washing it and the usual messing around, I have not been able to find a problem with it in build quality.Those who were at Harry's last night would of had a sneak peek at her, dirty at that after 6 hours of rain on the way home. Anyway enough of my dribble here some pics for you all, not the best as I can't take it out of the yard due to no rego as yet. But these will have to do for the time being       I don't know what is going on with photobucket, as these pics have loaded up looking blurry. They are fine on my programs but not here ???????  :Last edited by The G6ET Spot; 28-06-2009 at 07:38 PM. |
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28-06-2009, 07:51 PM
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Giddy up.
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Kramerica Industries.
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Your a very lucky man, look's very nice mate.
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28-06-2009, 07:54 PM
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EL GHIA LIFE
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very nice Dave, bout the only car that i would buy to get me back to a 6 cyl. got any plans to tinker with this? Do you miss the XR8?
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28-06-2009, 07:58 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I would have loved this car with a V8, You do miss the rumble. But in saying that I do love this car already and that is saying something. |
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28-06-2009, 08:10 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: ACT
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Looks like a very nice car Dave. I think I much prefer the look of the G6ET over the XR's and the FPV's. Quite a classy looking car. The luxury side make these quite an attractive option.
Whats the colour? It looks a little burgandy in some shots. Very nice. |
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28-06-2009, 08:14 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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28-06-2009, 08:14 PM
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Saving for a Jet Car
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Very, Very Nice Dave... Well Done!
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28-06-2009, 08:20 PM
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Dan Brown Photography
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looks better when its clean.
congrats mate, whilst i couldn't have the white leather in my car (im a messy grub ) it matches the compliments the paint colour, good job.can't wait to see the new plates on the g6et.
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28-06-2009, 11:32 PM
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Regular Member
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yep one word - TURBO
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proud owner of a 2006 bf xr6t typhoon intercooler/typhoon cai/k&n panel filter/custom injectors/walbro internal fuel pump/custom 3.5 inch exhaust/bta custom tune/custom suspension/19 inch typhoon rims.12 psi actuator special thanks-bta/nolathan/race brakes/autobarn/www.nvstrim.com.au my wife claudia tuned to 325rwkw drag tune 346 kw atw drag tune 12.6 @ 111mph wsid dec 2008 12.4 @ 113 mph wsid april 2009 12.2 @ 117mph wsid may 2009 11.7 @ 122mph wsid nov 2009 |
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28-06-2009, 11:40 PM
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Saving for a Jet Car
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29-06-2009, 04:29 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Things to look out for RapidXR8
1. Warped glovebox lid protuding at the top left hand side 2. Peeling tyre placard stciker (not a biggie) 3. Keep an eye on the bits of rubber coming of the serpentine belt (its normal but something to keep an eye on - one member had to have some brackets/clamps redone) 4. and watch out for any oil leaks - one or two members had minor oil leaks that needed attention Enjoy the car - they are awesome! |
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29-06-2009, 09:14 PM
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The Fox
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If they were to bring them out with a v8 it would be called a G8E not G6E but welcome to the side of real power although you will miss the rumble of the V8.
Mate looks great clean.
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29-06-2009, 10:58 PM
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BF FPV GT-P Goodness.....
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Very nice mate!
I didn't get the chance to meet you and the G6ET Sat night as you were just driving out when I realised it was you. maybe next time mate.
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29-06-2009, 11:10 PM
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Looking forward to meeting you soon. |
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29-06-2009, 11:13 PM
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BF FPV GT-P Goodness.....
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Quote:
 yeah sounded a bit funny in my previous post so have edited...
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29-06-2009, 11:22 PM
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ROCKING THE EL FUTURA
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nice colour aswell, great car.
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30-06-2009, 02:17 PM
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congrats on the car, great choice!
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02-07-2009, 09:25 AM
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not here much anymore
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Congrats Dave, it suits the 'old man' look a lot better than a bright yellow ute. I never did understand who you were trying to kid driving round in a big yellow bumble bee :hihi:
I LOVE the colour, very jealous. It would look perfect being just a tiny bit lower, thats the one thing I have noticed with FG models - they're all too bloody high. It's like the EF range all over again!
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02-07-2009, 10:47 AM
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Very nice colour combo indeed.
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18-07-2009, 09:06 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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As you may know I have been waiting on a set of number plates for the new car.
\ After 3 weeks they have finally arrived. here they are. Sort of appropriate I think. 
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18-07-2009, 09:26 PM
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Dan Brown Photography
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looking good dave. :sm_headba
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18-07-2009, 09:34 PM
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Saving for a Jet Car
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AWESOME
What colour is that BTW ?
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19-07-2009, 12:27 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Best colour in FG range period |
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19-07-2009, 11:56 AM
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The Fox
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Nice plates mate they suit the car.
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19-07-2009, 01:00 PM
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email sent dave. finally. sorrryyy
 :nicep lates too!
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19-07-2009, 01:20 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Thanks Henri. they look good. I like the 2nd one, not sure about the whitwalls though.
It has been put on the back burner for a while now, I have a couple of thing in the pipeline that if it goes ahead I will be needing all my pennies for that. |
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19-07-2009, 11:29 PM
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yer look good gold/black suit the car
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proud owner of a 2006 bf xr6t typhoon intercooler/typhoon cai/k&n panel filter/custom injectors/walbro internal fuel pump/custom 3.5 inch exhaust/bta custom tune/custom suspension/19 inch typhoon rims.12 psi actuator special thanks-bta/nolathan/race brakes/autobarn/www.nvstrim.com.au my wife claudia tuned to 325rwkw drag tune 346 kw atw drag tune 12.6 @ 111mph wsid dec 2008 12.4 @ 113 mph wsid april 2009 12.2 @ 117mph wsid may 2009 11.7 @ 122mph wsid nov 2009 |
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19-07-2009, 11:41 PM
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Far out mate your car looks briliant!
The second pic looks like it has the most amazing deep shine. What wax did you use? |
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20-07-2009, 12:15 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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beautiful car! love the colour, well done
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