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02-03-2012, 06:19 PM | #1 | ||
REAL 4X4'S RATTLE
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Well today's the day....
Our 1992 EB Fairmont, 'Whitey', is being picked up by its new owner. We've owned the EB since brand new and it has been a fantastic car, and is still running perfectly today. I will be sad to see it go, it's one of the most comfortable cars to sit in in my opinion, it's great to drive, it looks good and has given us trouble free motoring for the past 20 years. The interior has held up remarkably well, even though it was subjected to ferrying kids to and from school for a fair chunk of it's life. It's been a very faithful beast. I'm gonna miss it... Anyway, that's my little rant and opinion on EB's. I think somewhere down the track, I'll get another one, and who knows, maybe I'll find Whitey! I suppose I'll give some sort of topic to the thread... Has anyone else been sad to see there car of a long period of time be taken away? Or am I just a big sook? Cheers guys...
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THE SLUG - 1985 Toyota 4Runner 2.8L Turbo, 2.5" exhaust, 5" lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZs, lots of stickers THE DAILY - 2006 BFII XR6T Process West plenum, intercooler, intake kit, and throttle body relocation, 80lb injectors, 4" dump, twin 2.5" X-Force exhaust, high flow cat, ZF tune, 330rwkw @ 15 psi, 20" staggered MC Racing Simmons copies THE TOY - 2000 AU Falcon 4.0L, 2.5" straight pipe, T5, BA brakes, spool, stripped out, slammed |
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02-03-2012, 06:23 PM | #2 | ||
2003 BA Falcon XT
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I had a 1985 Land Cruiser Diesel that I dearly loved. Had it for over 9 years (I was 29 when I sold it), but in the end I grew tired of hauling around a heavy car. Thought I'd be really up set but just gave the guy the keys and said enjoy.
I think if I had used it to go camping and taking the kids around it would hold quite a lot of memories, but it didn't. Strange though cause I loved the old girl, but I wanted another BA Falcon.
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02-03-2012, 06:24 PM | #3 | ||
Cruising...
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Maybe were both sooks haha. I miss our old AUII wagon! If i see it id buy it back on the spot! Why? Lots of sentimental value..and its the perfect car for me..reliable, tough, comfy as, could sleep in it, perfect country cruiser, great for road trips, looks great in Burgundy..and i wanna do that RTV conversion ive always wanted to do on an AUII
Love the AUII wags...you can guess what the next stablemate to the Courier will be. Wonder if one could track it down?
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02-03-2012, 06:38 PM | #4 | ||
REAL 4X4'S RATTLE
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Oh good, I'm not the only panzy ;)
Yeah Whitey's got heaps of sentimental value...that's the main reason I'm gonna miss him... Hmm I'm not sure how one would go about tracking it down...
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THE SLUG - 1985 Toyota 4Runner 2.8L Turbo, 2.5" exhaust, 5" lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZs, lots of stickers THE DAILY - 2006 BFII XR6T Process West plenum, intercooler, intake kit, and throttle body relocation, 80lb injectors, 4" dump, twin 2.5" X-Force exhaust, high flow cat, ZF tune, 330rwkw @ 15 psi, 20" staggered MC Racing Simmons copies THE TOY - 2000 AU Falcon 4.0L, 2.5" straight pipe, T5, BA brakes, spool, stripped out, slammed |
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02-03-2012, 06:57 PM | #5 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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We sold the AU XR6 VCT nearly 12 months ago. That was a fantastic car!
It was the first car my wife and I bought together, the car our kids came home from hospital in too. We had it for 6 years and 100,000kms and was completely reliable, very enjoyable (roadholding was excellent), low maintenance, great on the road trips with excellent economy and looked terrific. I've had a Commodore, a Mitsu Galant, 92 & 94 Nissans and 3 Falcons (AU, AU2, FG) and a couple of motorbikes. The Falcons have all been the best cars to drive and the most reliable. Which is why we still have two of them right now. Of those cars sold, it really is ONLY the red AU XR which i miss.
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02-03-2012, 07:14 PM | #6 | ||
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ED GLi Classic in white, dark tint.
I still miss it. Bought with 50,000km at 6 years old, our first proper family car, bought home a child in it. So comfortable, seats were fantastic just like your EB, so solid compared to Dad's VR, so torquey, ate long trips, had the best mag wheels Ford did in the 1990's on it. Reliable. I used to love listening to it idle. Sold at 100,000 when I should have paid a bit extra and maintained it. An other I regret is a white XW Fairmont Wagon, 302 column shift, saddle trim. What a beautiful car. Next one will be current Territory, unless I keep it... |
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02-03-2012, 07:22 PM | #7 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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It might sound crazy but as much as they get a bad rep, theres just something about EB's that I really love.
After owning my first car, an EB Fairmont for over 5 years, I recently bought an AU as my new daily. Sure Ive had my fair share of issues with the EB (many of them self-inflicted), but overall it has been great value, quite reliable and a hell of alot of fun. Compared to the AU its slower, more thirsty, doesnt sound or handle as good, is much less refined, it squeaks and rattles and has alot of wind and road noise, but I still bloody love that car and drive it every chance I get. Dont get me wrong the AU is a fantastic car, but I dont know if Ill ever have the same sort of connection with it as I do with the ol' EB. Not sure what the plans are for it, but buggered if I can bring myself to sell it.
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Current Ride: EL XR6 - 4.0, M5, FULL EXHAUST, 18” ANZ TYCOON'S, SUPERLOWS Former Rides: EB1 FAIRMONT – 4.0, A4, FULL EXHAUST, WADE 1004, TIP J3, 18” BA XR8’S, SUPERLOWS, SPRINT KIT, AU1 FAIRMONT GHIA – 5.0, A4, 3" CATBACK, 20" VERSUS WRAITH, ULTRALOWS, TICKFORD & MOMO GOODIES |
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02-03-2012, 07:58 PM | #8 | ||
Falcon RTV - FG G6ET
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Had an XR Ute, I still get misty over, not as misty as my ol' 54 Mainline though, I really miss "ol' Yella", it's been ........ 40 years this year..... damit.... where's me hankie!
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02-03-2012, 07:59 PM | #9 | ||
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Agree on comfort for e-series. As someone who sits in all types of cars on a regular basis as part of my job, I have to say the EF Falcon footrest is one of the best because your ankle is supported by carpet (plush in my Fairmont).
So many other vehicles don't have that sort of comfort and support in my opinion. And wtf is up with FG seats? XR ones feel like it's scrunched up pieces of newspapers instead of foam inside.
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02-03-2012, 08:34 PM | #10 | ||
REAL 4X4'S RATTLE
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That's it boys, let it all out...
Today is the first time in a very long time that I have no choice of what car to drive. The 4Runner's too rusty for this rain, so it's dad's AU for a while! On a side note, the bloke who picked up Whitey was really great. He's paying by doing carpentry work on my holiday house, but even so he gave us a thankyou card and a $100 restaurant voucher. That makes me a lot happier to let him go...
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THE SLUG - 1985 Toyota 4Runner 2.8L Turbo, 2.5" exhaust, 5" lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZs, lots of stickers THE DAILY - 2006 BFII XR6T Process West plenum, intercooler, intake kit, and throttle body relocation, 80lb injectors, 4" dump, twin 2.5" X-Force exhaust, high flow cat, ZF tune, 330rwkw @ 15 psi, 20" staggered MC Racing Simmons copies THE TOY - 2000 AU Falcon 4.0L, 2.5" straight pipe, T5, BA brakes, spool, stripped out, slammed |
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02-03-2012, 08:39 PM | #11 | ||
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Not a ford... but
'95 BMW 318i Signature edition Comfy leather seats, Climate control, and I couldn't tell the difference between it and a quiet v8 when idling. Wish they made bmw's like that these days |
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03-03-2012, 01:45 AM | #12 | ||
Call me dirt... Joe Dirt
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I've been thinking about my first car alot recently... XE S-pack. Brilliant car, was spotless inside and out, dark blue rust free body. Wish I still had it. Oh well.
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03-03-2012, 02:17 AM | #13 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Nealy sold my XB wagon yrs ago but just couldn`t do it , too many memories so it`s parked up in a paddock growing rust awaiting that "one day I`ll do the ol girl up again", ( this WILL happen btw lol)
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03-03-2012, 12:59 PM | #14 | ||
REAL 4X4'S RATTLE
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That's good that you didn't sell your XB, it sounds like you would be kicking yourself if you did, like everyone else in this thread is...
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THE SLUG - 1985 Toyota 4Runner 2.8L Turbo, 2.5" exhaust, 5" lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZs, lots of stickers THE DAILY - 2006 BFII XR6T Process West plenum, intercooler, intake kit, and throttle body relocation, 80lb injectors, 4" dump, twin 2.5" X-Force exhaust, high flow cat, ZF tune, 330rwkw @ 15 psi, 20" staggered MC Racing Simmons copies THE TOY - 2000 AU Falcon 4.0L, 2.5" straight pipe, T5, BA brakes, spool, stripped out, slammed |
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03-03-2012, 05:57 PM | #15 | |||
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05-03-2012, 06:54 PM | #16 | |||
REAL 4X4'S RATTLE
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2) No ABS - very bad in the wet; kids lives are worth more than a car 3) Horrible traction in the wet (all EBs) - kids lives are worth more than a car That's why And I will see it again..in a couple of weeks when the bloke comes to do carpentry work on our holiday house
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THE SLUG - 1985 Toyota 4Runner 2.8L Turbo, 2.5" exhaust, 5" lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZs, lots of stickers THE DAILY - 2006 BFII XR6T Process West plenum, intercooler, intake kit, and throttle body relocation, 80lb injectors, 4" dump, twin 2.5" X-Force exhaust, high flow cat, ZF tune, 330rwkw @ 15 psi, 20" staggered MC Racing Simmons copies THE TOY - 2000 AU Falcon 4.0L, 2.5" straight pipe, T5, BA brakes, spool, stripped out, slammed |
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05-03-2012, 06:59 PM | #17 | ||
Fossil fuel consumer
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THE SLUG: i like your whacked sense of humour, you remind me of me *tear*
i regret selling my 347ci EB Ghia, i agree the EB was a fantastic car. Comfortable, decent steering, handling was ok, tough looks. I let it go for WAY less than it was worth and i miss it the most. It's one of only two cars i miss, out of many.
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05-03-2012, 07:03 PM | #18 | ||
REAL 4X4'S RATTLE
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I knew I couldn't be the only one Professor *tear*
They were fantastic cars, if it wan't for the safety issues, I would of kept the beast forever!
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THE SLUG - 1985 Toyota 4Runner 2.8L Turbo, 2.5" exhaust, 5" lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZs, lots of stickers THE DAILY - 2006 BFII XR6T Process West plenum, intercooler, intake kit, and throttle body relocation, 80lb injectors, 4" dump, twin 2.5" X-Force exhaust, high flow cat, ZF tune, 330rwkw @ 15 psi, 20" staggered MC Racing Simmons copies THE TOY - 2000 AU Falcon 4.0L, 2.5" straight pipe, T5, BA brakes, spool, stripped out, slammed |
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05-03-2012, 07:10 PM | #19 | ||
PX3 WildTrak & RTV
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Selling old faithfulls is hard - still miss my trusty old RTV. We spent a lot of time touring round Oz..just couldnt justify 3 regos and was space poor...I hope the bloke looks after it - after 250,000km was still as good as they day i picked it up...big internet man hugs mate!
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05-03-2012, 07:12 PM | #20 | ||
meh.
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The EB Fairmont I have doesn't have any of that, same with the EF, yet if you drive carefully enough and know how to control a car, you'll be fine...
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05-03-2012, 07:14 PM | #21 | |||
Fossil fuel consumer
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05-03-2012, 07:14 PM | #22 | ||
REAL 4X4'S RATTLE
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Falcon Crazy: That's a tough one, having traveled that many kms in a short-ish time in it.
Stay strong!
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THE SLUG - 1985 Toyota 4Runner 2.8L Turbo, 2.5" exhaust, 5" lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZs, lots of stickers THE DAILY - 2006 BFII XR6T Process West plenum, intercooler, intake kit, and throttle body relocation, 80lb injectors, 4" dump, twin 2.5" X-Force exhaust, high flow cat, ZF tune, 330rwkw @ 15 psi, 20" staggered MC Racing Simmons copies THE TOY - 2000 AU Falcon 4.0L, 2.5" straight pipe, T5, BA brakes, spool, stripped out, slammed |
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05-03-2012, 07:16 PM | #23 | |||
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It would lose traction under the lightest acceleration, in very bad situations where you need to move off quickly...
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THE SLUG - 1985 Toyota 4Runner 2.8L Turbo, 2.5" exhaust, 5" lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZs, lots of stickers THE DAILY - 2006 BFII XR6T Process West plenum, intercooler, intake kit, and throttle body relocation, 80lb injectors, 4" dump, twin 2.5" X-Force exhaust, high flow cat, ZF tune, 330rwkw @ 15 psi, 20" staggered MC Racing Simmons copies THE TOY - 2000 AU Falcon 4.0L, 2.5" straight pipe, T5, BA brakes, spool, stripped out, slammed |
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05-03-2012, 07:32 PM | #24 | ||
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I thought the heading said Bye Bye Whitney....
20 years is a long time, you'll miss it for sure.
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05-03-2012, 07:34 PM | #25 | |||
REAL 4X4'S RATTLE
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Yeah Whitey will be missed.....maybe I should make a shrine?
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THE SLUG - 1985 Toyota 4Runner 2.8L Turbo, 2.5" exhaust, 5" lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZs, lots of stickers THE DAILY - 2006 BFII XR6T Process West plenum, intercooler, intake kit, and throttle body relocation, 80lb injectors, 4" dump, twin 2.5" X-Force exhaust, high flow cat, ZF tune, 330rwkw @ 15 psi, 20" staggered MC Racing Simmons copies THE TOY - 2000 AU Falcon 4.0L, 2.5" straight pipe, T5, BA brakes, spool, stripped out, slammed |
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05-03-2012, 07:43 PM | #26 | |||
REAL 4X4'S RATTLE
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Whilst my EB didn't
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THE SLUG - 1985 Toyota 4Runner 2.8L Turbo, 2.5" exhaust, 5" lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZs, lots of stickers THE DAILY - 2006 BFII XR6T Process West plenum, intercooler, intake kit, and throttle body relocation, 80lb injectors, 4" dump, twin 2.5" X-Force exhaust, high flow cat, ZF tune, 330rwkw @ 15 psi, 20" staggered MC Racing Simmons copies THE TOY - 2000 AU Falcon 4.0L, 2.5" straight pipe, T5, BA brakes, spool, stripped out, slammed Last edited by THE SLUG; 05-03-2012 at 07:50 PM. |
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Lack of airbags and ABS is one of the dumbest reasons to sell a car I have ever heard of Im sorry to say. To fix the traction isssues open your wallet and put decent tyres on it. I have had plenty of EB Falcons and with decent rubber traction isnt an issue. |
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05-03-2012, 07:52 PM | #28 | |||
REAL 4X4'S RATTLE
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And how would one go about fixing the airbag problem?
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THE SLUG - 1985 Toyota 4Runner 2.8L Turbo, 2.5" exhaust, 5" lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZs, lots of stickers THE DAILY - 2006 BFII XR6T Process West plenum, intercooler, intake kit, and throttle body relocation, 80lb injectors, 4" dump, twin 2.5" X-Force exhaust, high flow cat, ZF tune, 330rwkw @ 15 psi, 20" staggered MC Racing Simmons copies THE TOY - 2000 AU Falcon 4.0L, 2.5" straight pipe, T5, BA brakes, spool, stripped out, slammed |
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Then come back & say their lives aren't worth selling a car over |
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REAL 4X4'S RATTLE
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THE SLUG - 1985 Toyota 4Runner 2.8L Turbo, 2.5" exhaust, 5" lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZs, lots of stickers THE DAILY - 2006 BFII XR6T Process West plenum, intercooler, intake kit, and throttle body relocation, 80lb injectors, 4" dump, twin 2.5" X-Force exhaust, high flow cat, ZF tune, 330rwkw @ 15 psi, 20" staggered MC Racing Simmons copies THE TOY - 2000 AU Falcon 4.0L, 2.5" straight pipe, T5, BA brakes, spool, stripped out, slammed |
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