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hi guys new to the site
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 2:34 pm
by patto
Hi guys just bought my first fto 95 model gpx manual and loving the car especially when I only picked it up for $800
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 ?
Re: hi guys new to the site
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 2:40 pm
by bjk
WTTC!
I'm sure someone with actual knowledge can chime in on the clutch.
Re: hi guys new to the site
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 2:49 pm
by Bennoz
I've got it down to about 5 hours in & out lol
Re: hi guys new to the site
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 2:51 pm
by kiz
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
Re: hi guys new to the site
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 3:06 pm
by patto
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
Re: hi guys new to the site
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 3:09 pm
by patto
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
Re: hi guys new to the site
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 3:10 pm
by patto
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
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 ?
Re: hi guys new to the site
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 5:58 pm
by dstocks
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.
Re: hi guys new to the site
Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2015 10:10 pm
by patto
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
Re: hi guys new to the site
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 1:18 am
by bradicus
How'd you get it for so cheap??
Re: hi guys new to the site
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 10:54 am
by patto
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
Re: hi guys new to the site
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 11:30 am
by bjk
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
And goes something like this
Re: hi guys new to the site
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 1:36 pm
by patto
Yea definitely was a steal
I've got big plans for it just got to convince the misses
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
Re: hi guys new to the site
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 1:51 pm
by bjk
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.
Re: hi guys new to the site
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 3:31 pm
by patto
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
Re: hi guys new to the site
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 5:58 pm
by bjk
Best aftermarket one out there, at least in Aus definitely.
UAS also make the prefacelift and regular facelift in fiberglass as well.
Re: hi guys new to the site
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2015 9:35 pm
by patto
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
Yea got a few to pick from so might get a bit of an idea from this bonfire next year
Re: hi guys new to the site
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 1:31 am
by bjk
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
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.
Re: hi guys new to the site
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 7:13 am
by dstocks
dstocks is me
. 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
Re: hi guys new to the site
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 9:32 am
by patto
Well apparently your up for sale haha
Nice will jump on a have a look