|
|
|
|
|
|
Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us. Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated. |
|
|||||||
| The Bar For non Automotive Related Chat |
 |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
|
13-01-2006, 07:13 AM
|
#1 | ||
|
That Canadian guy.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Toronto, Canada.
Posts: 67
|
Hello.
Well, I'm not sure where or even IF you need to post an intro here but hopefully if it is yes, this is the right spot! Well, as my info says, I am in Canada. I hope you don't mind my joining and perusing your forum as I am addicted to Australian Fords. Okay I am addicted to Fords in general! LOL. We just don't have much that's very interesting over here so I have been looking for info on Australian Fords as I prefer a V8 and a clutch and NEED a family car. That particular combo does not exist over here! Since all I can do is dream, I decided to look around for a forum that would have the information I'd like. Who knows? Maybe one day we may get lucky enough to move over there? LOL. We have friends in Hobart, Tasmania anyways if we ever decided to. Well, I just thought I'd say "Hi" and since i doubt I'd have much to contribute will probably mostly lurk and learn. If you've any questions about over here, I'd be more than happy to help if I could. Thank you for your time. I hope I'm not intruding.
__________________
Den from Canada. (Want safer drivers? Ban cellphones, GPS/NAV, traction/stability Control and parking sensors. That'd be a good start! If you're that bad a driver-WALK!! PLEASE WALK!!) |
||
|
|
|
13-01-2006, 07:36 AM
|
#2 | ||
|
The one and only
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Carrum Downs, Victoria
Posts: 9,053
|
Hi Den and welcome.
THis is a great forum full of great people. Anyone from anywhere is welcome as long as you like cars, etc. And no you can't export a car from here! ha ha. Australians like their RWD V8 sedans 
__________________
1992 DC LTDHO 360rwkw built by me Tuned by CVE Performance Going of the rails on a crazy train Other cars include Dynamic ED Sprint, Dynamic DL LTD, Sparkling Burgundy DL LTD, Yellow, Red & Blue XB sedan & Black XB Coupe
|
||
|
|
|
|
13-01-2006, 08:11 AM
|
#3 | |||
|
That Canadian guy.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Toronto, Canada.
Posts: 67
|
Quote:
__________________
Den from Canada. (Want safer drivers? Ban cellphones, GPS/NAV, traction/stability Control and parking sensors. That'd be a good start! If you're that bad a driver-WALK!! PLEASE WALK!!) |
|||
|
|
|
|
13-01-2006, 09:02 AM
|
#4 | |||
|
Regular Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Adelaide
Posts: 394
|
Quote:
eg 210kw = 281.4 hp. Went to Canada a few times, only to a NATO base at Goose Bay in Labrador, nowhere near Toronto, but Jeez it was cold!!!!!!!!!! Welcome to the forum. |
|||
|
|
|
|
13-01-2006, 10:20 AM
|
#5 | ||||
|
AU DIE HARD
  
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Between 2nd and 5th gear
Posts: 5,073
 
|
Quote:
 : feel free to ask what ever you like here theres bound to be some body with a answer some ware if not we will make one up for you :Reverend: in answer to your first Q. there is 1.34hp to 1kw or 300kw = 403 hp........ give or take a bit enjoy your stay regards Whoosha :eclipsee_
__________________
........Age and treachery will ALWAYS overcome youth and skill....... CORTINA 250 2V POWER soon to be AUXR8 Windsor pwrd .............WINDSOR WARLORD WHO CARRIES THE CLEVO MAFIA AND BROKEN BOSSES... .........................  .........................Quote:
|
||||
|
|
|
|
13-01-2006, 11:53 AM
|
#6 | ||
|
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Central Q..10kms west of Rocky...
Posts: 8,308
|
DEN The only new v8 rear wheel drive wagon is Holden (GM) Berlina. go to www.holden.com.au for info. I have a Ford Fairmont Wagon V8, Ford no longer build a v8 wagon downunder. Plenty of second hand Ford v8 wagons though. Export would be expensive.
|
||
|
|
|
|
13-01-2006, 12:06 PM
|
#7 | |||
|
That Canadian guy.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Toronto, Canada.
Posts: 67
|
Quote:
 : Used is preferable anyways. My wife says I'd probably never buy a new car even if I cpould afford it as I need something to tuinker with. LOL. Canada is also becoming very "Old Car unfriendly"! Thank you all for the warm welcome. It would seem Australia's reputation for friendly people is true after all.
__________________
Den from Canada. (Want safer drivers? Ban cellphones, GPS/NAV, traction/stability Control and parking sensors. That'd be a good start! If you're that bad a driver-WALK!! PLEASE WALK!!) |
|||
|
|
|
|
13-01-2006, 08:27 AM
|
#8 | ||
|
That Canadian guy.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Toronto, Canada.
Posts: 67
|
Basically most people here now buy FWD japanese stuff. GM has gone mostly SUV and for V8 rear drive only has the Corvette (Which now looks like a Supra!) and the godawful UGLEEEE Cadillac stuff.
Ford still has the Grand Marquis (for now) but the Crown Vic is only available for fleet use. Currently most of the new Fords here are Mazdas! The 500 is a Volvo platform with the same old six in it from years ago! Though the Mustang is rather interesting! Dodge has some interesting stuff but almost ALL only come with autoboxes and Chrysler is notorious here for real BAD tranny life! I have a question. I'm still searching and my wife needs the computer so.... Can you get a V8 rear drive wagon with a CLUTCH??? new/used/etc? I have three daughters, ALL in booster/car seats so NEED room to put the three across the rear seat! makes the market rather limited here!
__________________
Den from Canada. (Want safer drivers? Ban cellphones, GPS/NAV, traction/stability Control and parking sensors. That'd be a good start! If you're that bad a driver-WALK!! PLEASE WALK!!) |
||
|
|
|
|
13-01-2006, 08:29 AM
|
#9 | ||
|
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: QLD
Posts: 4,446
|
Welcome Den.....you know you can check out anytime you want..but you can never leave.......nurse....Nurse.......NURSE..where's my valium.
__________________
FORD RULES OK The more I know ppl the more I love my DOGS. 2011 SY Territory Limited Edition TS 2000 AUII SE ute IL6 |
||
|
|
|
|
13-01-2006, 09:11 AM
|
#10 | |||
|
Banned
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 4,377
|
Quote:
|
|||
|
|
|
|
13-01-2006, 09:35 AM
|
#11 | ||
|
Right out sideways
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Coffs Harbour NSW
Posts: 5,306
|
eh welcome buddae
__________________
2010 FG XR50 Turbo | 2007 FPV BFII GT, BOSS 302 |
||
|
|
|
|
13-01-2006, 09:39 AM
|
#12 | ||
|
Official AFF conservative
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Adelaide, SA
Posts: 3,549
|
Welcome aboard, eh.
__________________
A cup half empty... but full of euphoria. |
||
|
|
|
|
13-01-2006, 02:53 PM
|
#13 | ||
|
XR8 v Lee. love you Lee
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Bathurst nsw
Posts: 775
|
Welcome to the forums den.
Done this with a mate in fiji, Classified as spare parts, we stripped certain parts of the car and filled a container which cost us around $1200 aus and about $800 inland . food for thought ?
__________________
1993 EB2 FALCON S XR8 As original from showroom floor with all options Additions - Pacemakers turbo400 3" exhaust Custom cai prototype No 4 Stage 1 shift kit with neck brace Still to come DIVORCE |
||
|
|
|
|
13-01-2006, 02:57 PM
|
#14 | ||
|
White Lightning
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,870
|
well dont move from canada to tassie if you dont like boring. ive been there before and its a gorgeous place to drive around and id love to go back, but i couldnt live there. you need to be mainland.
|
||
|
|
|
|
13-01-2006, 05:50 PM
|
#15 | ||
|
LPG > You
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posts: 4,277
|
Hey, welcome to the forums.
If you need any metric/imperial help.... 1kW = 1.34hp. So, say the FPV GT... 290kW... 290 x 1.34 = 388.6, which rounds up to 389hp. 1ftlb = 1.355Nm. Again, FPV GT as an example... 520Nm... 520/1.355 = 383.76 which rounds up to 384ftlbs. I know you guys use km/h... so no need for converting that
__________________
LPG Lovers Association President & Member #1.  : 
|
||
|
|
|
|
13-01-2006, 07:03 PM
|
#16 | ||
|
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,167
|
Welcome Den. I am not overly technical and am more of a social member so thats where I generally stay but theres more than enough stuff to stay interested though. Have fun
__________________
igodabigblackshinycar and I relented and allowed a BMW into the garage. 
|
||
|
|
|
|
14-01-2006, 10:38 AM
|
#17 | ||
|
Guest
Posts: n/a
|
Welcome aboard!
|
||
|
|
|
14-01-2006, 10:51 AM
|
#18 | ||
|
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: GOsFORD Central Coast NSW
Posts: 1,930
|
Welcome welcome. Sorry to hear about the lack of manual V8's over there..... i really like the canadian built 1956 Ford Meteor (i think) similar to the american fairlanes from memory. Anyways enjoy your stay
|
||
|
|
|
|
14-01-2006, 11:10 PM
|
#19 | ||
|
Excessive Fuel Ingestion
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Central Queensland Coast
Posts: 1,586
|
G'day, welcome to the forums..
A mate from work has always wanted to go to Canada to go skiing, so he's busy trying to save the $$$$$.......... Heh, go for the V8 wagon mate, even if it is an auto! Ed 
|
||
|
|
|
|
23-01-2006, 01:23 AM
|
#20 | ||
|
That Canadian guy.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Toronto, Canada.
Posts: 67
|
Thanks for the warm welcome. I been offline the last week due to a seized hard drive and am only on now because I stole my daughters'!! HAHA.
Still trying to get the new one to work!
__________________
Den from Canada. (Want safer drivers? Ban cellphones, GPS/NAV, traction/stability Control and parking sensors. That'd be a good start! If you're that bad a driver-WALK!! PLEASE WALK!!) |
||
|
|
|
|
23-01-2006, 07:19 AM
|
#21 | ||
|
Perfecting the 1-2 change
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Preston, Victoria
Posts: 606
|
Welcome Den!
This is a great forum, loads of help and some very good ideas. A shame there isn't anything over there which could fill the V8+manual wagon hole that you have. I haven't got a V8 (yet), but used to own a 351C XC Fairmont. It was an auto, but had all the right shift kits in it to keep it entertaining. Again, welcome! |
||
|
|
|
|
23-01-2006, 07:24 AM
|
#22 | |||
|
That Canadian guy.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Toronto, Canada.
Posts: 67
|
Quote:
man I want that car!! LOL.
__________________
Den from Canada. (Want safer drivers? Ban cellphones, GPS/NAV, traction/stability Control and parking sensors. That'd be a good start! If you're that bad a driver-WALK!! PLEASE WALK!!) |
|||
|
|
|
New guy from Canada.
Hybrid Mode