FTO AUSTRALIA

First post updated with some payments made...

Night 4 Friday - Narooma, NSW
@ Easts Holiday Park - 1800332787
Princes Highway, Narooma
http://www.eastsnarooma.com.au/
2 Unpowered sites with water frontage - $112 - $19 per person - PAID

Night 6 Sunday - Hay, NSW
@ Hay Caravan Park - 0269931066
Sturt Hwy, Hay
http://www.haycp.com.au
1 cabin for 6 - $99 - $16.50 per person - $30 DEPOSIT PAID


Still waiting on ObsidianRadios payment

Will join you guys in Vic on Friday morning or whatever time you're setting off.

First post updated...

ObsidianRadio +1 - $107.00 PAID

All money has been payed, Thank You

Thanks Jack

Not long to go now

PHIL069 wrote:First post updated...

ObsidianRadio +1 - $107.00 PAID

All money has been payed, Thank You

Thanks Jack

Not long to go now

Paid*

Rob Furniss wrote:Will join you guys in Vic on Friday morning or whatever time you're setting off.

Shotgun a joyride in the supercharged FTO at the first rest stop.

SO EXCITED!!

Now I face the next dilemma... Which FTO to prepare/fix to take to the bonfire!?

Here's my situation:

GOLD FTO (ROCKET):

THE GOOD:
- Brand new BC coilovers (no more fucked shocks yay)
- All bushes etc replaced so handles well
- Pretty much new Bridgestone RE002 tyres so it grips well
- It's not obnoxiously loud so hopefully it doesn't get McEvoy'd
- Looks really pretty
- The auto box means Amy can drive as well

THE BAD:
- Gauge cluster lights stopped working (it's the fuse but it keeps blowing)
- The tail light fuse keeps blowing as well so I can't drive this one at night
- Radiator needs welding
- Should probably replace alternator belt (it's super old)
- Needs oil/filter change
- Needs pretty much a full service
- Motor seems to be running quite rough and it's slow as all sh*t for some reason (alongside other auto GRs it still gets left behind)

THE VERSION R (TIFFANY):

THE GOOD:
- The motor runs really smooth
- 5 Spd manual means lesser fuel consumption when travelling on highways etc
- Doesn't have subwoofers in the boot so it can carry more luggage
- It's quick as f**k
- It rips great skids
- The interior isn't falling apart

THE BAD:
- Front passenger brake line has split for unknown reason (raised suspicion about condition of the other lines) and needs replacing ASAP (it's off the road)
- Major clunking when cornering resulting from the 1.5 way LSD
- Really cheap quality tyres (Bob Jane all-rounders)
- Coilovers are really rough (even on softest setting) and they clunk a fair bit (must be old)
- Only one HID works
- Amy can't drive manual so we can't alternate driving duties
- I think it needs rego


Based on this info; which one should I prepare for the trip? Which FTO does everyone want to see at the bonfire? This is the greatest first world problem I've ever had

Combine them into one driveable car?

Bring the Gold one, I want to see the paint!

Yes your car please. Having said that though you may end up with some stone chips in your brand new paint

Daniel2019 wrote:Yes your car please. Having said that though you may end up with some stone chips in your brand new paint

Nothing that can't be fixed

Alright I'll try get it all prepped for the trip then

Yay!

ObsidianRadio wrote:

Daniel2019 wrote:Yes your car please. Having said that though you may end up with some stone chips in your brand new paint

Nothing that can't be fixed

That's true.. but would be a shame to get stone chips all through your good paint!

Also, I'm sure your missus would be able to drive OK along the high way.. would just be in 5th gear the whole time!

ObsidianRadio wrote: - Amy can't drive manual so we can't alternate driving duties

Best opportunity to learn a manual

One thing I haven't organised is our meeting time/place on Wednesday morning in Adelaide.
Does meeting at Kiz's place at 8am for a leaving time not too long after sound good?


Also I have to pack the FTO today, I'm working Mon/Tues and leaving for Adelaide after work Tuesday.

Kiz's place sounds fine. I think I might even remember how to get there.

7 Riley Street Holden Hill.

Coffee will be supplied. Could even have a quick bbq breakfast if needed?

PHIL069 wrote: Also I have to pack the FTO today, I'm working Mon/Tues and leaving for Adelaide after work Tuesday.

Drive safe young man, will see you in the flip side!

SchumieFan wrote:

PHIL069 wrote: Also I have to pack the FTO today, I'm working Mon/Tues and leaving for Adelaide after work Tuesday.

Drive safe young man, will see you in the flip side!

Roger, over and out

kiz wrote:7 Riley Street Mitsubishi Hill.

Fixed

kiz wrote:Jim Beam will be supplied.

Fixed again

PHIL069 wrote:

kiz wrote:Jim Beam will be supplied.

Fixed again

Ok, but only for you

kiz wrote:

PHIL069 wrote:

kiz wrote:Jim Beam will be supplied.

Fixed again

Ok, but only for you

It's OK, I will be bringing a bottle.