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29-08-2011, 11:36 PM
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http://www.rdpmotorsport.com/
Just came across this. Apparently this group in USA can import falcons to the US. Check out their twin turbo XR8 BA ute. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxkLqE1wNOA&feature=fvst http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfoJlbL3dCc |
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30-08-2011, 12:01 AM
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And an LJ torana
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30-08-2011, 12:04 AM
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Redcliff Dyno?
Hahhaha... I would do my research before handing over a cent...
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30-08-2011, 12:30 AM
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RDP was/is Australian based ... prior to heading to the USA.
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The Current Stable 2016 SZII TS Territory RWD Petrol The Evolution of the EGA54D utes AU Workshop Build thread of EGA54D B-Series Workshop Build thread of EGA54D 2004 SX TX Territory AWD - Gone but not forgotten 2010 FG XT "The ex-rental" - Moved onto a new home Mechan1k's Flickr Page |
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30-08-2011, 09:47 AM
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30-08-2011, 09:41 AM
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They do some awesome work over in the US, i've had them on Facebook for a while and they are constantly uploading pics of their jobs. Some of their work over there is incredible! They've got some very talented workers and customers with a lot of money regardless of their less than savoury past in Australia.
They didn't import their XR8 from Australia, they took it with them when they moved their operations over there.
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30-08-2011, 09:46 AM
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if i went to live in the states, i'd take my Falcon with me. give the locals something to scratch their heads over!
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30-08-2011, 03:00 PM
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Yeah it wasn't pretty going from the stories on the interwebs.
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30-08-2011, 03:47 PM
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That last youtube vid was shot at Willowbank, Qld a number of years ago.
I've seen that ute in the flesh, as it were:   A couple of photos I took at RDP, Redcliff some years ago. Dyno Steve sold the business a number of years ago to the present owner & moved to the US. When he left some unhappy comments went with him.
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30-08-2011, 03:50 PM
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That utes now powered by a 540ci big block N/A. It was a twin turbo 377ci. They're going to force feed it soon - not sure whether its gonna be turbo or S/C though
edit: "We're going to be fitting some turbonetics turbos in the next few months before seasons end"
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30-08-2011, 04:16 PM
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Google dyno steve...
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30-08-2011, 04:41 PM
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The dynamic duo !
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30-08-2011, 07:04 PM
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they even hate him over there now!
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