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Samboc

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About Samboc

  • Birthday 04/02/1953

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    Like my FG
  1. Happy Birthday Samboc!

  2. Happy Birthday Samboc!

  3. Hi Chris, Great article. I am looking at towing a boat ( not as big as yours) with my next FG Turbo. I was wondering if I could quote some of your post ( esp sec 5 ) to show some none believers
  4. 170,000 on my 2009 FG . 10 - 11 ltr per 100k. Easliy get 650 to the tank.
  5. Happy Birthday Samboc!

  6. Maybe the driving technique is the answer. Don't become a target of the Cops. Stories of getting booked 3 or 4 time for less than 8 k over the limit are crap. I have over 40 years driving - now have an XR6T ex NSW HWP . I cover about 40,000 k per year and haven't been booked for 30 years. And I have been know to enjoy the car at times. It is rare I don't see a HWP car every day in my area. They are quite active and I am well known ( only other car like mine is still in uniform) It's the way you drive that makes the difference. PS Had radar detectors years ago - decided a good cruise control was a much better idea.
  7. Just an update. Have now got 120,000 K on the clock. Only trouble was the water pump pulley coming loose. Replaced under Ford warranty. Have just had the diff bushes replaced under extended warranty. The local Ford dealer feels happier doing a service every 7,500 K. I am happy with that. Used to change my oil every 5,000 k in the past and it keeps the warranty good. Still on the same brake pads since I bought the car. Must be due for a change soon. Also had it's 1st buff and polish. Looking good. The Federals are at 50%. I can not find a reason to buy factory fitted Dunlops. On a score of 0-10 has to be 10+.
  8. Watch the auctions - one went 2 weeks ago. About 100k . Bit much . The ex NSW Cop cars are obvious. Most get traded at 60K ?? The "Wheels and Brakes". Even the newest have the same wheels and brakes. I have noticed Ford have moved the XR6 Turbo badge to the passengers side ?? Any ideas why ?? Is it just an upgrade ?
  9. Happy Birthday Samboc!

  10. Hi , My Son's Late model camira looks just like that . Sorry to see a good car gone.
  11. Hi All, I have had this car for a year now. Added 35,000 K . Absolutely perfect. Just replaced the Dunlops. Crap tyres. Needed Ear Muffs. Bought 4 Federals. Can't pick the difference in performance at legal speeds ( + 50% ) but much much smoother and quieter. At half the price, will never go back to Factory. Fuel about 11.5 around town. Much less than 10 on a trip. Brakes have proven to be extra-ordinary. Smooth, linear and totally reliable. To all the knockers of ex cop cars. I would not buy anything else. I have had many enquirers about the car. Value for for money is 100% And for you lot questioning the brakes. Front and rear are large diameter. 4 pot Brembos on the front PBR on the rear Unbelievable brakes. I can only wonder at a 6 X 4 setup. Expensive Daewoo HSV? Ford FPV? And I believe firmer suspension. Get in and drive one .
  12. Car moded - no warranty. Strip the brakes down and clean. I only have 4 pots but are smooth and progressive. Friend of mine had a stone lodged in the calipers - did much the same
  13. Agree, The cars looks OK . I've done about 400Km since yesterday. The job looks Good. Ford Customer Relations phoned me up today to check on the quality of the work. Not bad service. Pitty the local Ford Dealer was as useless as tits on a bull. My next service is due now. Not going to Ford
  14. Well looks like Ford Service have lived up to their reputation. When the car broke down the local mechanic had a quick look and recommended Ford repair the car under warranty. At the time he noticed that the tension pulley had also been damaged and would need replacing. When Ford looked at the car they ordered a Water Pump and Belt. ( Day 1 ) Ford promised car would be ready on Monday The next day when working on the car they noticed the damage to the Tension Pulley ( already advised by the local mechanic) ( Day 2 ) (Weekend - days 3 and 4 ) Day 5 - Monday - parts arrive - they are busy and don't finish the job. Day 6 - Tuesday - Mechanic is working on car and damages the water pump gasket so badly it cannot be used. ( at least he is honest ) They don't have a gasket and can only find one at a garage 20 km away. They cannot get it the same day due to work commitments. Day 7 - Wednesday - Girl who work in Service Dept picks up gasket on way to work. Call me at 2 pm - car is OK to pick up. The job appears good. I have done 100 KM this afternoon and all looks well. A week to replace a water pump and tension pulley. I'm guessing 2 hours would cover the job ( based on my work on older cars ). Have lost a lot of confidence in Ford QOS . I would have been better off getting the work done by my local mechanic and pay the few hundred dollars. Makes my initial concern about warranty work fade somewhat. ( although this was only $100's not $1000's )
  15. Most of the fast RWD cars tend to have the engine in the back seat ??? Not to many 4 door passenger cars
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