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Beaurepaires have the Fortera on special til Feb 28th for $399. Still not cheap I guess, but developed specially for the Territory. My existing tyres probably have 30-40% left after 35k so it isnt all that bad for wear.. Hopefully there is something a bit grippier and a little quieter out there for not ridiculous money. I'd trade off treadwear for more grip, seeing that she gets driven a few times a month at present.

Hiya Zap, The sales brochure actually lists a Territory Ghia Turbo (TGT).. Just check mate Cheers.. Mal K

Hi all, Im about to fit my Brembo 6 spot calipers and 355mm rotors to our TGT, using a set of FPV F6X rims I have purchased. At the same time I figured it was a nice time to fit new tyres to these rims and simply sell off the factory rims. Has anyone tried something different to the Forteras in the factory size 235/55/18 103V? There is a lot of brands and types out there so I figured it was certainly worth an ask. The Forteras are ok, but seeing as I know what they are like, maybe a move forwards might be in order. I dont do any off-roading and so maybe a more tarmac focused tyre may be the go. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mal K

Hey 'Chic, You obviously realise that Gallardo is actually pronounced "Ghay Ardo"? Damn, sometimes Im just too funny!! I, for one, wouldnt want one of them at home...... Tabby....??

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The only recommendation I could give is to be sure that you are buying decent quality silicone hoses and clamps, there is a BIG difference in the types for sale. Just grab one and see how many layers of reinforcement are visible in the silicone, viewing from the end of the hose. Its the usual story, cheapest isnt always best, you kinda get exactly what you pay for. Mal K PS Use a new water pump and thermostat, service the radiator also, if not replace the thing..To be sure mate..!

Exactly, He deals in misery and deserves everything coming to him... Anyone with children are justified in hating him and his ilk.. Unfortunately he will probably get an ridiculously short sentence...

Well done buddy, many wouldnt realise how many hours you have burned, just to get a simple LOOKING conversion to the driveable stage.. all respect to you for making it possible. Im super impressed and cant wait for a cost breakdown, minus time spent of course.... ha ha ha ha Mal K

The F6's will be too heavy on tyres and brakes, and as for reliability for 12hrs... hmmm.. Go Evo..!

G'day mate, Once your car is tuned using Sniper, the bullet you purchased is locked to your vehicle, so a retune doesnt require a new bullet, just extract the program and make the appropriate changes. Once the standard tune is flashed back into the car, the bullet is returned to the tuning interface. that's the way it works with my tuning package... Perhaps its different with what the tuner has offered you, Im not completely up to date with any new changes.. Hope this helps you work things out. Im sure that the business you are referring to will do a very good job, they have always been honest and up-front with me, for what that's worth. Mal K

Graham Parker and the Rumour -- Hey Lord, dont ask me questions! Nice religious overtones...

Sweet car control, check out the steering corrections he was making, some almost a full turn of lock... Man, that guy was brave AND fast. Im sure I saw a glimpse of sandals and sox for footwear! Awesome drive..

Hey Gassa, Thanks for the heads-up, I managed to get a set of four off Ebay for $800, but its a bit hard to do the conversion at the moment, am stuck in the Timor Sea on a rig, hopefully getting cyclone evac-ed off tomorrow.. Heres hopin mate, Mal K

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Or worse still, a fcuking Taurus (the immortal Ford Cockeroach..Looked the same approaching you as driving away..Damn it was the fugliest thing around, another shining example of Ford US design and execution...blaggh.. ) Unfortunately it will boil down to what Ford US dictate.. Personally, Im saving my coin for the last of the Aust-designed and built line... a replacement for my BA2 F6.. I really hope the result is a good one for us all.. Mal K

Any bushes or spacers you place between the upper arm brackets and the inner guard will ultimately affect the wheel alignment specs of the vehicle, for its at this point that changes are usually made (Barring the use of screw-type camber/castor adjusters) This is getting more interesting all the time.. Mal K PS Are you able to purchase these new upgraded 6spot upper arms?

Lets hope it isnt a hi-tech US "Live Axle" special that they remain so fond of...Or we will be back to XD/EL tech, probably without the Watts Link.. ha ha ha Separate chassis anyone??

When Im not stuck on an oil rig somewhere.. Hockey- Gettin a bit olde now but still give it a crack.. Shooting- Skeet and Trap Motorsport- Flogging the life out of my '71 V8 Capri... yee haa Chasing women- Damn, now banned from this sport since getting re-married ( NO, never was unfaithful, but when you're married, every woman wants to shag you, when you're single, no one does!!) Fishing- Great for relaxation... its not the fish, its the fishing.. that's it...!

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I would expect that DI will become the next standard for being able to meet and exceed new emissions targets.. Perhaps a particulate exhaust filter, like many Euro diesels have been using for years? I reckon we have probably seen the last of the wholly Australian designed and build Falcons, expect an imported vehicle come new model time. The total volume of sales in Aust is so small when viewed from a global perspective, it simply makes no fiscal sense to develop a vehicle just for one market. Ford missed the opportunity when FG was engineered only in RHD form.. Holdens have beed designed and built in both LHD and RHD form for years, giving them both an export market and revenue. Now that Focus manufacturing has been allocated to Thailand, I sadly believe it will only be a matter of time. Its not the product, as the Falcon is good enough to be competitive both in ability and cost. I just hope Im cashed up enough to buy the last model F6 when the time comes. Mal K

I hope Ford Oz make it happen, like most things it will eventually come down to a compelling business case. Ecoboost sounds very promising, 6cyl performance and 4cyl economy, as long as they keep their engineering integrity. Nissan did the same thing, mind you it was a little different, when they fitted the Renault sourced ZZD-30 4cyl high-boost diesel into their Patrol... Its just that the hig boost levels needed to shift 2.3tonnes of Patrol often brought about engine failure, something that was much less likely in the old 6cyl guise. What Im trying to say is that a small motor, squeezed hard for acceptable levels of performance in a large and heavy vehicle, may have trade-offs in service life. Years ago, Expensive Daewoo introduced the mighty Starfire 4, basically a Expensive Daewoo 6cyl motor with a couple of cylinders lopped off, for use in its Torana and Commodores.. All the buyer ended up with was a gutless and thirsty engine, with greatly reduced performance and consumption that would exceed that of its 6cyl big brother when driven ths same way. Even when you tried to drive for economy, they would be beaten by a frugally driven 6cyl..! Im in no way saying that Ecoboost is even remotely in the same engineering league, the game has changed totally from an engineering standpoint. Im just hoping that Ford maintain the reliability of these engines, not just til the warranty runs out, as Im sure many of us cant afford to change vehicles every 3 or so years.. For me, engineering integrity and reliability are hugely important. What do you reckon..?? Mal K r