Newbie from Newy
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- Nath
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Newbie from Newy
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
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
- rock_it
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Re: Newbie from Newy
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
I talk a lot of sh*t, usually have to keep a roll of toilet paper handy in the car for my mouth
Astron_Boy wrote:Hold me Sooty, I need man comfort.
- FTOwnage
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Re: Newbie from Newy
WTTC
More for our Newcastle chapter haha!
More for our Newcastle chapter haha!
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Re: Newbie from Newy
Welcome. We really need to get a NSW cruise going. Perhaps a Putty Rd run or a cruise to Bathurst.
Bennoz wrote:A whoooole lot 'o jismTechnikhaus wrote:What is in said Bens big penis by the way?
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Re: Newbie from Newy
G'Day nath, WTTC.
You have bought a nice FTO.
Do you like having sissor doors?
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!
Daniel2019 wrote:Come on phil, we bonded at the bonfire, lets be honest here...me and phil are besties now...
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Re: Newbie from Newy
wish I could come hahaha dont go wisemans though lolVectose wrote:Welcome. We really need to get a NSW cruise going. Perhaps a Putty Rd run or a cruise to Bathurst.
gotta get there one day :)
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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
Man '89 Legacy RS Rally car
Man '90 MR2 GT
Auto '08 Fairmont Ghia
- Nath
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Re: Newbie from Newy
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.
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.
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Re: Newbie from Newy
Because nothing is faster than a p plater in a commodore.....
except maybe a p plater on a unicorn
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!
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hahahahahaha f**king LOL
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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
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.
Put new brakes on already. They were shot. Must have had fun with the slotted rotors
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.
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Re: Newbie from Newy
Step one - remove hideous scissor doors - sell to african/indian
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Step 2 - don't listen to anything this tosser says ^^^^
Welcome to the club
Welcome to the club
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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
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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.
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.
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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
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
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Re: Newbie from Newy
Where abouts in Newcastle are you from?
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Re: Newbie from Newy
the work,money & effort put into this car makes it pretty brilliant 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
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!
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From memory, it already had both my front and rear bars on it as well
Complete FTO (http://www.completefto.com.au/completefto.asp)
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
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
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Re: Newbie from Newy
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
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