Newbie from Newy

New to FTO's? Or Just new to this forum? Come introduce yourself, we dont bite.

Moderators: IMC, Club Staff

Post Reply
User avatar
Nath
Apprentice
Posts: 68
jedwabna poszewka promocja
Joined: Wed Jan 29, 2014 2:23 am
Location: Newcastle

Newbie from Newy

Post by Nath »

Hi everyone. Bought myself a GPX finally and was advised to join this club by the previous owner so no doubt some of you from Sydney will know the car.
Sadly I had to sell my track ready EVO V, but I'm really starting to enjoy the FTO.

I'm pretty much Mitsu-religious but had no idea how unique the FTO was until I checked out this forum. Thanks to all who have added so much content over the years. It has already helped me start tuning and replacing tired parts.

Looking forward to a cruise and club meet :D
User avatar
rock_it
Oldtimer
Posts: 6599
Joined: Sun Jun 10, 2007 5:00 pm
Location: The Shire .. NSW
Contact:

Re: Newbie from Newy

Post by rock_it »

WTTC.. Check out the bonfire thread.. Our biggest meet every year .. In April..
I just had to add it ......
sublime19 wrote:Lol clearly you don't know me well enough, it was a joke :roll:
I talk a lot of sh*t, usually have to keep a roll of toilet paper handy in the car for my mouth :lol:
Astron_Boy wrote:Hold me Sooty, I need man comfort.
:utbnb:
User avatar
FTOwnage
Mechanic
Posts: 648
Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2012 11:15 am
Location: Newcastle

Re: Newbie from Newy

Post by FTOwnage »

WTTC

More for our Newcastle chapter haha!
FTO GPvR 6A13 Single Turbo (Almost finished....)
User avatar
Vectose
Forum Moderator
Posts: 3947
Joined: Sun Nov 28, 2010 8:45 pm
Location: Newcastle

Re: Newbie from Newy

Post by Vectose »

Welcome. We really need to get a NSW cruise going. Perhaps a Putty Rd run or a cruise to Bathurst.
Bennoz wrote:
Technikhaus wrote:What is in said Bens big penis by the way?
A whoooole lot 'o jism 8)
User avatar
PHIL069
Oldtimer
Posts: 4719
Joined: Sun Sep 20, 2009 5:00 pm
Location: Central Coast > South Australia

Re: Newbie from Newy

Post by PHIL069 »

G'Day nath, WTTC.
You have bought a nice FTO.
Do you like having sissor doors?
mikeey01nzl wrote:Hats off to you too Phil for spending so much time on the phone trying to help someone out, your a top man and only a few would've spent so much time. well done! :salut:
Daniel2019 wrote:Come on phil, we bonded at the bonfire, lets be honest here...me and phil are besties now... :lol:
User avatar
ZFL45H1
Oldtimer
Posts: 1830
Joined: Sun Feb 07, 2010 6:00 pm
Location: Albury

Re: Newbie from Newy

Post by ZFL45H1 »

Vectose wrote:Welcome. We really need to get a NSW cruise going. Perhaps a Putty Rd run or a cruise to Bathurst.
wish I could come hahaha dont go wisemans though lol
gotta get there one day :)
User avatar
Technikhaus
Oldtimer
Posts: 3656
Joined: Wed Dec 28, 2011 4:45 pm
Location: Dunedin - NZ
Contact:

Re: Newbie from Newy

Post by Technikhaus »

WTTC, always liked that FTO you purchased :)
Man '96 FTO GPX
Man '89 Legacy RS Rally car
Man '90 MR2 GT
Auto '08 Fairmont Ghia
User avatar
Nath
Apprentice
Posts: 68
Joined: Wed Jan 29, 2014 2:23 am
Location: Newcastle

Re: Newbie from Newy

Post by Nath »

Scissor doors are a good wow factor for a lot of people to look at......but living with them can get frustrating. They need some adjusting and maybe a slight guide rail mod but once I get them right I'm sure I wont complain anymore. They are really handy in the garage :-)

The guy that owned the car before me has done heaps of work, mainly electrical and cosmetic. I'll take some photos and post them tomorrow. Just got new wheels and tyres today to eliminate scrubbing. Going for new suspension / swaybars next.

This is project car #15 for me. If anyone from Newcastle is interested, I can post 1 or 2 pics of previous cars I've owned. Anyone from the Newcastle car scene from early 2000s will probably recognise a few of them ;)

I'm in for a Putty rd run. Haven't been out that way for years.
User avatar
destinationtoby
Broke it
Posts: 3503
Joined: Sat Nov 24, 2012 11:05 pm
Location: mid north coast

Re: Newbie from Newy

Post by destinationtoby »

Because nothing is faster than a p plater in a commodore.....
except maybe a p plater on a unicorn
FTOcrazy273 wrote: Destinationtoby probably has one of THE best FTO's on the forum I never get tired of looking at his pics! Good work mate!
silverGPX
9.5"
Posts: 6793
Joined: Tue Oct 13, 2009 5:00 pm

Re: Newbie from Newy

Post by silverGPX »

hahahahahaha f**king LOL
User avatar
Nath
Apprentice
Posts: 68
Joined: Wed Jan 29, 2014 2:23 am
Location: Newcastle

Re: Newbie from Newy

Post by Nath »

Thanks for the link. Nice to know it was for sale for so long. Drove the car past him within days of getting back to work... small world.

Put new brakes on already. They were shot. Must have had fun with the slotted rotors 8O

My list of planned mods/upgrades is ridiculous so I'll just post them as they happen, especially the things I do myself if it isn't already covered in the DIY section.
silverGPX
9.5"
Posts: 6793
Joined: Tue Oct 13, 2009 5:00 pm

Re: Newbie from Newy

Post by silverGPX »

Step one - remove hideous scissor doors - sell to african/indian
User avatar
Bennoz
National President
Posts: 23668
Joined: Fri Jan 21, 2005 6:00 pm
Location: Sydney
Contact:

Re: Newbie from Newy

Post by Bennoz »

Step 2 - don't listen to anything this tosser says ^^^^

Welcome to the club ;)
User avatar
Nath
Apprentice
Posts: 68
Joined: Wed Jan 29, 2014 2:23 am
Location: Newcastle

Re: Newbie from Newy

Post by Nath »

Haha, almost took them off on day 2. I noticed the original mounting points are all still there if I want to put normal hinges back on. I'll see what my mate says about the current setup before I make a final decision but it looks like I might be able to adjust them and add additional struts to make them almost automatic :)
User avatar
dstocks
National Vice President
Posts: 9529
Joined: Fri Jun 24, 2005 5:00 pm
Location: Utopia
Contact:

Re: Newbie from Newy

Post by dstocks »

Good to keep this one in the club.

Mark out the first weekend in April. Hold a bonfire at my place each year. Biggest event of the year and there should be a few coming from up your way.

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=28493

Welcome to the club BTW.
Complete FTO (http://www.completefto.com.au/completefto.asp)
    Image
    If you are trying to contact me and not getting a quick answer, its because im disorganised. Hassle me and ill get back to you
    User avatar
    FTOwnage
    Mechanic
    Posts: 648
    Joined: Tue Oct 09, 2012 11:15 am
    Location: Newcastle

    Re: Newbie from Newy

    Post by FTOwnage »

    Where abouts in Newcastle are you from?
    FTO GPvR 6A13 Single Turbo (Almost finished....)
    User avatar
    destinationtoby
    Broke it
    Posts: 3503
    Joined: Sat Nov 24, 2012 11:05 pm
    Location: mid north coast

    Re: Newbie from Newy

    Post by destinationtoby »

    the work,money & effort put into this car makes it pretty brilliant :thumleft: regardless of the previous owners taste in style
    Because nothing is faster than a p plater in a commodore.....
    except maybe a p plater on a unicorn
    FTOcrazy273 wrote: Destinationtoby probably has one of THE best FTO's on the forum I never get tired of looking at his pics! Good work mate!
    User avatar
    dstocks
    National Vice President
    Posts: 9529
    Joined: Fri Jun 24, 2005 5:00 pm
    Location: Utopia
    Contact:

    Re: Newbie from Newy

    Post by dstocks »

    From memory, it already had both my front and rear bars on it as well
    Complete FTO (http://www.completefto.com.au/completefto.asp)
      Image
      If you are trying to contact me and not getting a quick answer, its because im disorganised. Hassle me and ill get back to you
      User avatar
      Nath
      Apprentice
      Posts: 68
      Joined: Wed Jan 29, 2014 2:23 am
      Location: Newcastle

      Re: Newbie from Newy

      Post by Nath »

      No doubt it's a great machine. He did a good job and everything was definitely done professionally. I'm mainly upgrading all the old components that die on any car it's age.
      I'll hopefully be available for the bonfire. I go to Sydney every few weeks to teach courses so fingers crossed that doesn't interfere.

      I'm in Thornton so not exactly Newcastle, but close enough.

      The main reason I bought this one was for the front and rear bars (and low Kms) so if they were yours, thanks dstocks :D
      Post Reply