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Hi guys just bought my first fto 95 model gpx manual and loving the car especially when I only picked it up for $800 :D
Now I have the fto bug can't stop putting add ons on it and mucking around with things
Have been giving the thing a great hiding as I love the sound of the mivec with the intake system just growls but now I think I'm up for a clutch done plenty of rear wheel drives but haven't tackled a front wheel yet is there much work involved ?
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WTTC!

I'm sure someone with actual knowledge can chime in on the clutch. ;)
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I've got it down to about 5 hours in & out lol
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WTTC,

There really isn't much difference between a FWD and other cars in terms of how easy or difficult they are to work on. You'll work out any differences pretty quick though just looking at it.

And Bennoz is just bragging :lol:
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bjk wrote:WTTC!

I'm sure someone with actual knowledge can chime in on the clutch. ;)
Yea I'm used to doing land cruisers you can swing a cat under them things
but it's just so compact under the fto's hood scares me :lol:
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patto wrote:
bjk wrote:WTTC!

I'm sure someone with actual knowledge can chime in on the clutch. ;)
Yea I'm used to doing land cruisers you can swing a cat under them things
but it's just so compact under the fto's hood scares me :lol:
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patto wrote:Hi guys just bought my first fto 95 model gpx manual and loving the car especially when I only picked it up for $800 :D
Now I have the fto bug can't stop putting add ons on it and mucking around with things
Have been giving the thing a great hiding as I love the sound of the mivec with the intake system just growls but now I think I'm up for a clutch done plenty of rear wheel drives but haven't tackled a front wheel yet is there much work involved ?
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You did well picking that up for $800.

And welcome to the club. And looks like you are close enough to makeit to the bonfire in April as well if you are able/inclined.
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    dstocks wrote:You did well picking that up for $800.

    And welcome to the club. And looks like you are close enough to makeit to the bonfire in April as well if you are able/inclined.
    Thanks man
    Yea was a great buy and all ways wanted one since I was a young bloke could not pass it up
    What were and when is the bonfire ? Haha sorry no idea :lol:
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    How'd you get it for so cheap??
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    bradicus wrote:How'd you get it for so cheap??
    Done a blokes yard mowed and cleaned up the whole place
    And that was sitting out the back had moss and sh*t all over it spent a few days washing and polishing it and come up like new again has 5 months Rego but has the commen front end clunks
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    Definitely a good steal! Have much planned other than tidying it up?

    Thread and info for bonfire is here: http://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=30337
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    bjk wrote:Definitely a good steal! Have much planned other than tidying it up?

    Thread and info for bonfire is here: http://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=30337
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    Yea definitely was a steal
    I've got big plans for it just got to convince the misses :lol:
    Eventually get rid of the stock wheels and body kit to start with
    And a lot of interior work should be a good project over time
    Bonfire looks great would be good to get some ideas and get to meet a few blokes
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    Dwayne (dstocks) is your man in the body kit department. I think he has about 5 pieces these days (facelift factory Ts front, prefacelift Ts front, Kaze fenders, DCuatro skirts and his custom Vortex rear bar)

    The more the merrier at the bonfire.
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    bjk wrote:Dwayne (dstocks) is your man in the body kit department. I think he has about 5 pieces these days (facelift factory Ts front, prefacelift Ts front, Kaze fenders, DCuatro skirts and his custom Vortex rear bar)

    The more the merrier at the bonfire.
    Cheers for the lead
    I've seen photos of the vortex rear bar before looks mint
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    Best aftermarket one out there, at least in Aus definitely.

    UAS also make the prefacelift and regular facelift in fiberglass as well.
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    bjk wrote:Best aftermarket one out there, at least in Aus definitely.

    UAS also make the prefacelift and regular facelift in fiberglass as well.
    Tried going on the dstocks website says it's closed and up for sale 8O
    Yea got a few to pick from so might get a bit of an idea from this bonfire next year
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    patto wrote:
    bjk wrote:Best aftermarket one out there, at least in Aus definitely.

    UAS also make the prefacelift and regular facelift in fiberglass as well.
    Tried going on the dstocks website says it's closed and up for sale 8O
    Yea got a few to pick from so might get a bit of an idea from this bonfire next year
    Oh, the store link on Complete FTO? Easier to PM him anyway.
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    dstocks is me :lol: . And website is still up and running:

    http://www.completefto.com.au/default.aspx

    You can see most of the kit on my FTO:

    http://www.completefto.com.au/Default.aspx?aid=487
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      dstocks wrote:dstocks is me :lol: . And website is still up and running:

      http://www.completefto.com.au/default.aspx

      You can see most of the kit on my FTO:

      http://www.completefto.com.au/Default.aspx?aid=487
      Well apparently your up for sale haha :lol:
      Nice will jump on a have a look
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