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Guys, Here is another update re the Terry on GoAuto Enews (Cant find the other post that listed the last GoAuto update..) Direct quotes from Enews 25 Feb 04 Ford's Territory is equipped to the hilt FORD’S forthcoming Territory SUV could well be the car for those who just can’t do without a canoe carrier, 50-litre mobile fridge or at least 31 internal storage compartments. Ford has released detailed equipment lists for its full-size crossover wagon, and the inventory of no fewer than 67 dealer-fit accessories makes for interesting reading. The list also confirms Territory, on sale June 1, will be offered in two specification levels, dubbed in the interim by Ford as Entry Series and High Series – each available as either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Ford’s 182kW DOHC inline six-cylinder is the only engine choice (for now), but combined with ex-factory optional third row seating across the board there’s officially eight different Territory variants. The range will kick-off with a rear-drive five-seater priced in the mid-to-high $30,000 bracket. Entry Series RWD Standard interior equipment: Trek cloth trim in Eucalyptus Interior Command Centre Trip Computer Air-conditioning Power adjustable pedals Front/rear power windows Steering wheel audio controls 60-40 split-fold second row Four-way power driver’s seat 100-watt single-CD audio system Wet/dry reversible rear floor 31 storgae compartments Flat folding load floor Standard exterior equipment: Roof rack rails Standard mechanical equipment: Acutrac rear-wheel drivetrain Control Blade IRS Virtual Pivot Control Link front suspension ABS Grade Logic Control Traction control Barra 182 4.0-litre DOHC six-cyl Sequential Sports Shift auto 17-inch steel wheels 235/60 R17 102H road tyres Standard safety/security equipment: Remote keyless entry Panic alarm Childproof rear door locks Intelligent safety system Dual-stage driver airbag Front passenger airbag Smartshield security system Factory options: Side curtain airbags Cruise control Second row slide function Third row seats Prestige paint Exterior dealer accessories: 17 x 7.5 five-spoke alloys Unpainted body styling kit Colour-coded body styling kit Running boards Unpainted spoiler Colour-coded spoiler Bike carrier Canoe/kayak holder Carry bars Roof luggage basket 375-litre roof luggage box 405-litre roof luggage box Soft roof luggage cover Three ski carriers Five ski carriers Bonnet protectors Dust deflector Foglight guards Headlight guards Licence plate covers Mudspats Rear bumper protector Sump guard kit Tyre step Front weathershields Rear weathershields Slimline weathershields Standard towpack Heavy-duty towpack Interior dealer accessories: Reverse sensing system Alarm Integrated alarm with backup Safety barrier 1kg fire extinguisher 2kg fire extinguisher First-aid kit Safety triangle Load area cargo shelf CD wallet 15-litre ‘Day Tripper’ fridge 35-litre ‘Weekender’ fridge 50-litre ‘Camper’ fridge Fridge power adaptor Insulated fridge cover (35L) Insulated fridge cover (50L) Mobile phone presenter REX3 entertainment system REX3 games adaptor and bag Seatback organiser Cargo hammock net Cargo liner Cargo retention net Cargo swing net Carpet mats Console insul-bag Dashmat Leather sequential sports shifter Leather steering wheel Rubber floor mats Sporty scuff plate inserts Alloy scuff plate inserts Waterproof seat cover Set of two window shades Set of three window shades Entry Series AWD Entry Series RWD plus: Acutrac Plus all-wheel drive Dynamic Stability Control 235/60 R17 102H SUV tyres High Series RWD: Entry series RWD plus: Leather trim in Eucalyptus Premium ICC with colour screen Dual-zone climate control Electrochromatic rear-view mirror Leather steering wheel Leather gearshifter Leather handbrake lever Six-way power driver’s seat Premium six-CD audio system 33 storage compartments Cargo hammock net Prestige paint Full body colour Foglights 17-inch alloy wheels 235/60 R17 102H road tyres Side curtain airbags Reverse sensing system High Series AWD: High series RWD plus: Acutrac Plus all-wheel drive Dynamic Stability Control 235/60 R17 102H SUV tyres Optional Hill Descent Control End Quote...

NT Turbo, Wasnt it 4 Turbos and some ring in that drives a funny light blue thing?

RICE!!!!

Spotted a Terry this morning with trade plates on it. It was lightning strike.(or close to it) It looked like it had a full set of badges on it. It must have been a low series as it had a "XT" badge on the rear right. I work near Jeffs shed. So must have been heading that way for the Motor Show. Looked the goods!

Yep I would go another T... It all depends on what is around.! If the Terry comes in T form and drives like one. It may be a goer! If I had to replace it tomorrow. Then Yep the T would be the winner!

geezz there are some tossers around!!

Mate, Im am not 100% but fairly sure that FPV only have incorporated clubs to set up a display. Given the late notice I would think that they have every thing set out by now. So maybe next year.. I will be there for a few hours on the day to have a look see..

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Dags, Cool mate. Should has asked for the sun tan. I had plenty to share!.. Let us know when you get the thing working and I will post some more. (not too many!)

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xrdreaming, Mate.. Yeh that is what I thought!. Who was the wise guy that parked all the undercoat machines in the front! :banghead: I have a few more pics of come of the BA - GT's with stripes if anyone is interested.

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A hot but good day had by all.. Here are a few pics... (Mods please feel free to move to Photo Gallery in special curise / events areas.!) 12 cars from the Group in all...! Well done.

oz951, Mate.. I have an Auto XR6T. I have towed a caravan around Australia (the van was around 1500kg loaded. During the trip I encountered the extreems of the Australian outback (46 deg head wind etc) with no problems at all. The Auto cars come with a finned auto trans cooler as standard. THe engine temp raised to about half but that was it. The performance of the car while towing is still fantastic. Just excelerate to pass the road trains and off she went. While towing I mainly sat on 90-95k/h. On the complete trip of 20,000km I averaged 16l/100K (fairly flat roads). I have not run mine on the track so cane comment re the auto and track work. The manual shift on the auto is good but not as good as a manual for track work I would guess. How hevey is the 944?? The XR8 auto is limited to 2300kg so with all your tools, trailer, car etc it may be over the 1600KG, although I am guessing that there is safety margin in the 1600KG limit on the Turbo. I would not like to try too many runs up the adelaide hills though.. my 2cents worth.

Cary, I think you have hit the nail on the head. I have changed a few cars over after leases and I believe that you will not get the money back that you spend on a bunch of options. I have the theory that the options list is the nice bits you want and have not direct effect on the resale value. Apart form maybe premium sound. My 2cents worth. Oh by the way Quick will someone save Cary from the dredded team HgAg

Here is a link to the FPV press release.... http://www.fpv.com.au/g9_popup.htm

I guess it had to be "T" something. I guess it will grow on us. Personaly I like the "F6".

Bugger... Would have attraced a few people! I am sure there are a few volenters that would drive it there for him!!!

ducatijb, must admit I was also dissapointed with the info re the transmition. I was talking to a guy from BTR a few weeks ago (while taking him for a drive in my car to show him noises form the diff) and the impression I got was that the Series II would have the ZF and the low series cars would have the current box. So maybee the ZF could be an interum thing.. Not sure. ime will tell..

Guys, Here is an article in Go Auto Enews No: 224.... Turbo Typhoon - Coming to the Melb motor show. Direct quote from Go Auto Enews... By MARTON PETTENDY STOP surfing those chat rooms, Blue Oval performance enthusiasts: Ford Performance Vehicles’ Melbourne motor show cat is out of the bag. That’s right, FPV has unveiled first (sketchy) details of its first turbocharged model, the F6 Typhoon, more than two weeks before it is due to wow crowds at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre on February 27 – as predicted by GoAuto three weeks ago. Although officially still a concept, a production version is expected to go on sale in BA Series II guise around Sydney show time in October, when the F6 Typhoon name (which designates its employment of a “forced” straight six) will continue into showrooms if reaction is positive. Typhoon’s technical details will not be forthcoming until show time, but the F6 is clearly based on the popular XR6 Turbo sedan and features internal modifications similar to those seen on the XR6T mule piloted successfully by Steve Hoinville in the 2003 Targa Tasmania. That means a mild increase in peak turbo boost, a free-flowing exhaust system and a far more prominent and efficient intercooler. GoAuto understands Ford’s effective 4.0-litre DOHC turbo six is good for up to 350kW without major modifications and some aftermarket tuners already offer bolton XR6T kits that produce around 330kW of peak power. But refinement and reliability will be among FPV’s key objectives in upping the standard turbo engine’s output. Marketing demands will see Typhoon positioned – in terms of both performance and pricing – below the 290kW, $59,850 GT in FPV’s threesedan range, but above both Ford’s XR6T (240kW, $45,085) and XR8 (260kW, $50,130) sedans. So expect a pricetag of around $55,000 and power output in the vicinity of 280kW, plus enough torque to challenge the 5.4-litre DOHC XR8’s maximum of 500Nm. GoAuto, however, believes media reports that suggest Typhoon will be the first FPV to be offered with both a six-speed Tremec manual and six-speed semi-auto from German ZF are wide of the mark. Ford is still at least two years away from offering premium Falcons with a six-speed automatic transmission, and when it does it will be Ford’s newly developed six-cog slusher rather than the expensive German unit found in everything from S-Type to XJ, A8, 7 Series and LS430. Of course, Typhoon will also be graced with a new and exclusive front, rear and side bodywork, a rear wing and racy new 18-inch alloys. But Expensive Daewoo plans on stealing its thunder in Melbourne with the 2004 HSV GTS, the SST concept and another 'suprise' reveal. “This is the beginning of a new era for Ford Performance Vehicles,” said FPV managing director David Flint. “We raised the bar in the V8 segment with the GT and we believe the F6 Typhoon will further strengthen our position as the technical leaders in the tribal high-performance vehicle market. “It will demonstrate our commitment to providing a family of cars that offer a total performance package. “When we announced the formation of Ford Performance Vehicles we promised to create the broadest range of locallydeveloped high-performance vehicles in Australia. We believe the exciting F6 Typhoon is the next step in delivering that promise – but certainly not the last.” Mr Flint’s promise of more FPV models to come no doubt refers to a turbocharged version of Ford’s forthcoming Territory SUV, expected to be dubbed Hurricane 4x4, plus – further afield – the range-topping supercharged V8 GTHO. End Quote... Some interesting times ahead.