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  1. I agree 100% that's why I'm popping them in storage to keep them in mint condition, so if I ever sell the car it will help resale value.
  2. Thinking of keeping the original wheels in storage and getting something like these. But can't decide whether to stick with 19" or go 20" also thinking 275, rather than 265 on rears. https://saviniwheels.com/wheels/bm12/ http://vertiniwheels.com/rfs1-1/ http://www.nicheroadwheels.com/wheel/4201/niche-sport-series-essen-m147/?finishID=3253&lugs=5
  3. Few pics of the new Sprint. New plates coming in about a week, once it's registered in NSW.
  4. 2nd hand of course. There are a few on car sales right now.
  5. I'll pop some pics up when I get it. Coming from Vic, so covid makes things challenging.
  6. Winter White. I think it works best with the black wheels and black inserts everywhere.
  7. So after all that the new rotors and pads arrived, but there was a 5 week wait on the intercooler from CMS. That gave me way too much time to think about the money I was going to spend on the Ute. So I sold it last week and am buying an XR6 Sprint 🤑
  8. I was quite happy with Michelin Pilot Sport 4s tyres on my ute. Much better than factory tyres and certainly better than the Falkens I was running on my last ute.
  9. You're convincing me to pay someone to do it 🤑 Definitely not the 19" ones the come on the FG, FG MKII or FGX. I guess that's why the HWP always went 18" FPV wheels on their XR6 Turbos.
  10. Well I have my answer. They don't fit. I had a mate with an FPV and we tried to put my wheels on his car and they fouled. So I have just ordered some DBA T3 4000 https://www.sparesbox.com.au/part/dba-t3-4000-performance-slotted-brake-rotor-pair-front-dba42107s Slotted Rotors and Bendix Ultimate Pads. I think I'll have a crack at installing them myself. I downloaded the workshop manual and it seems straight forward enough, but does anyone have a guide with pictures for a simpleton?
  11. That's bloody awesome. If my spoilt mutt would sleep outside I'd make one. But alas the wife is a sucker and keeps her indoors.
  12. You know your wheels. Yeah 20's. Not much of a jump from the 19's I'm running. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/20-Inch-Koya-SF04-Flow-Forged-Concave-Wheel-Ford-FPV-XR6-XR8-F6-FG-X-BF-Typhoon/253422455291?hash=item3b0127c9fb:g:huQAAOSwK6RZJjat Not even sure if they would fit Brembo brake kit. Would they allow for a wider rear tyre? more traction could be something I need soon 😃
  13. I'll be honest there is a small part of me that just likes the look of them. I know that's a terrible reason. But the choice may be made for me, as I don't really want to drop the dollars on extra wheels and rubber. Or do I 🤔 These look nice. In the gun metal 😎
  14. Contacted Matthew at RBS, he's got a good deal on front Brembo kits, but isn't sure if the will foul on my 19" luxury pack wheels. Anyone know the answer? Looking to run 98. Joe suggested I might be able to pick up a 2nd hand SCT device to save some money. Process West Stage 1 doesn't require cutting. Plazmaman does according to their website. I don't want to mess with my care, or have road worthy issues. I am aiming for 300rwkw and don't see myself going beyond 400rwkw in the future. Most stage 2/2+ kits seem to manage without it. But I do see your point and appreciate the feedback.
  15. Then buy a turbo and a book on self control 😉
  16. It's been a few years since I sold my wifes BF N/A Falcon, but I recall her having transmission issues and a symbol on on the top left was a fault light. The one on the bottom right is traction control indicator. Edit. Manual says upper left symbol is stability control, perhaps someone else can confirm?
  17. After speaking with both Spiro and Joe, I have decided to go with the stage 2 kit from CMS. Should hear back from Joe soon about a time. Apparently there are some stock availability issues, no doubt due to COVID. Will post update when the upgrades are complete. Will get in touch with RBS and see if I can get new discs and pads on the day CMS are done, as it's a 5 hour round trip.
  18. Hey @violetpop really enjoying the build. Keep up the good work 👍
  19. Thanks for the warm welcome. I'll give him a call tomorrow. This seems like a worthwhile investment, pretty sure it was a PW cooler in the stage 3 kit. Any recommendation on discs and pads? Would my local Jax/Quickfit be qualified to help with this, or should I visit someone in Sydney? Thanks
  20. Hi all, I have been reading the forums for a number of months and though I should join and share what will possibly be an expensive journey. "don't tell the wife" 😋 I have had two XR6 Turbo utes, the first being a 2011 FG and my current being a 2015 FGX. As I had leased both of these through my business I have not been in a position to do any mods or upgrades. However I have recently bought my FGX (46,000km) at the end of it's lease and am keen to start making some changes. I hate people that ask heaps of dumb questions, without trying to find the answers first, so hopefully I'm not one of those people 😉 I'm pretty happy with the look of the ute from the factory, but perhaps darker window tint would be nice (any recommendations near the Shoalhaven or Sydney?) I still remember the smile on my face the first time I drove my XR6 Turbo, but like most things you get used to it and now I want more power. I have spent a bit of time reading through the "Modding your FG" by MattyP. Very helpful for someone who loves cars, but knows his away around a computer more than an engine bay. I also spent about 3hrs reading OZYWALKER "XR50T Ute journey" bloody cool to see the progress from stock to street demon. OZY clearly has the tools and the knowledge to do a significant amount of work himself. Unfortunately I would not be able to tackle this myself. Finally had a good read through the "Recommended Tuner/Workshops in NSW. Initially I would like to take my ute to 300-330rwkw and am leaning towards the following: 1000cc Bosch Fuel Injectors - New Intercooler (one that doesn't require cutting) - Full turbo back exhaust (4" dump, 3.5" High Flow Cat back) - cold air intake. Plus a service on the transmission. I don't think the turbo mods would be worthwhile, as it seems most people just end up wanting a bigger turbo a year or two later anyway. So I just want to make sure I'm buying smart for the beginning. So far I have contacted CMS and Autotech and gotten pricing between $3490 and $10,650. but I have a few questions that I am hoping someone here may be able to answer. From the below quotes, is Spiro talking FWKW as opposed to Joe who is talking RWKW? CMS is suggesting a Dump pipe and Hi Flow cat merged to the existing exhaust, where Autotech is suggesting a full turbo back system. What are the pros and cons here? I don't want a droney sounding exhaust, but if I decide to go further later will this be a restriction? Autotech does not seem to recommend a new intercooler in their stage 2 package, where CMS says "entry level intercooler" in their stage 2. Any thoughts on what I should do here? Keep in mind I want to have this ute for quite a while and want to protect the rest of the car (engine, transmisson etc) from premature failure. Are breaks something that I should be investing in? and if so, could anyone point me in the right direction? CMS - "Our (stage 2) is a popular seller where you will see between 280-320rwkw on 98 this is the stage 2 package from $6650.00 Herrod or KPM cold air Intake assembly 4” dump pipe, 3.5” Hi flow Cat & merge pipe to std exhaust Entry level Intercooler kit 1000cc Bosch fuel injectors Pcmtec or SCT E85 tune ready Then we have the (stage 2 plus) & you will see between 370-390 rwkw on 98 this package will be from $10,650.00 Herrod or KPM cold air Intake assembly 4” dump pipe, 3.5” Hi flow Cat & merge pipe to std exhaust Entry level Intercooler kit 1000cc Bosch fuel injectors Atomic valve springs Walbro 460 intank fuel pump 11 blade front turbo wheel mod Wastegate mods 12 lb Turbosmart actuator Pcmtec or SCT E85 tune ready Autotech Engineering - "Firstly, thank you for your enquiry. We have several packages for the FG xr6 turbo. Our stage 1 kit is a tune only using the flash 4 unit. This will increase the power level to 310kw. The cost is $1550. The stage 1 plus kit is a tune using the flash 4 unit and a high flow cat and 4-inch dump pipe. This kit will increase the power up to 330kw. The cost to do the stage 1 plus is $2790. We can also offer you the stage 1 plus kit with 6 x 1000cc injectors for $3490. The stage 2 kit is one of our most popular packages. The stage two kit consists of a cold air intake, 6 x high flow injectors, a full turbo back stainless-steel exhaust and custom tuned with the sct flash 4 box. This kit will increase the power to 350 - 360kw. The cost of the Phase 2 kit supplied and fitted is $4995. The stage 3 kit is a follow on from the stage 2 kit. We add an intercooler and piping kit, supply and fit a high flow in tank fuel pump. The last upgrade in our stage 3 kit is the removal of the turbo and port the waste gate with the installation of a new swing valve and the replacement of the actuator to a 12psi actuator. If you already have the stage 2 kit fitted to your vehicle, the cost to upgrade to the stage 3 is $4665.00. If the stage 3 kit is done all in one go, the cost of the kit is $8800. This price also includes all of the componentry in the stage 2 kit as well. The power level for the stage 3 kit will increase the power level to 420kw. All the above kits include custom tuning on the dyno with before and after power figures." Cheers, Michael
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