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Old 03-05-2006, 01:07 PM   #31
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Congrats on the new ride russell.

..but i'd rather have Flappists phoon.
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Old 03-05-2006, 01:52 PM   #32
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Why are you waiting on a letter from FPV? Did they stuff you arround?
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Old 03-05-2006, 05:58 PM   #33
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Temp is high most of the time - they run a high pressure colling system and even on a cool day like today it will sit above 180C. Probably explains why the guys in the States install 180 degree thermostats to replace the 195 that is fitted stock.

Something I will no doubt do before summer comes back.

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Old 03-05-2006, 06:02 PM   #34
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Temp is high most of the time - they run a high pressure colling system and even on a cool day like today it will sit above 180C. Probably explains why the guys in the States install 180 degree thermostats to replace the 195 that is fitted stock.

Something I will no doubt do before summer comes back.

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Wow ... so they run that warm ... geez. Learn something new everyday.
I would have taken it back on the first day saying it was overheating ... hee hee
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Old 03-05-2006, 06:02 PM   #35
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is it going to heathcote?
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Old 03-05-2006, 06:45 PM   #36
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Very nice! :
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Old 03-05-2006, 07:28 PM   #37
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Old 03-05-2006, 07:39 PM   #38
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nICE RIDE........gee 569nm is a bit of a worry, HSV will have an easier time pulling that from an LS2 then FPV will with the BOSS290.
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Old 03-05-2006, 07:51 PM   #39
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Some slightly better pics:

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EVIC







.. and finally the most important item:



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Old 03-05-2006, 07:52 PM   #40
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fwoah, i want that dash info!
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Old 03-05-2006, 09:02 PM   #41
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Old 03-05-2006, 09:32 PM   #42
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A Ford Forums sticker on a Chrysler. That's blasphemy. Should be wog chariot or mafia staff car.
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Old 03-05-2006, 09:37 PM   #43
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Old 03-05-2006, 09:42 PM   #45
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so what made you decide to switch from a GT-P to an SRT-8 Russ?
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Theres no reason why Ford can't include such features on the BF. A little tweeny bit of programming is all it takes and it could be shown on the ICC in glorious colour.
Oil pressure, Oil temp, coolent temp, revs, tyre pressure, Revs, speed, G f/b l/r, etc.

They sure look brutal. Im sure ford and holden are going to have to react. But with what?

Some sort of Typhooned engined Fairmont Ghia (and Fairlane Ghia), with upgraded audio, interior, bodykit, classy 19" wheels, Territory turbo brakes, heated seats, Xenon lights, etc.

But oh no, it will be the BF Fairlane Sportyman with distinctive sportsman badging and Falcon Classic alloys.
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Old 03-05-2006, 09:56 PM   #47
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Aren't they made by Ssang-Yong (tm)?

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so what made you decide to switch from a GT-P to an SRT-8 Russ?
Simple really. The GT-P had reached the 3 year old mark. My choices then came down to another of the same (GT-P) with the only real upgrade being the ZF gearbox; a Typhoon (and I really couldn't do that even though I considered it) or a Fairlane/Ltd which I'm not yet old enough for.

Consequently when I saw the pre-release information on the SRT-8 it sounded like my kind of car.

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Simple really. The GT-P had reached the 3 year old mark. My choices then came down to another of the same (GT-P) with the only real upgrade being the ZF gearbox; a Typhoon (and I really couldn't do that even though I considered it) or a Fairlane/Ltd which I'm not yet old enough for.

Consequently when I saw the pre-release information on the SRT-8 it sounded like my kind of car.

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Street Machines featuring new Hemi donks will be sprouting up very soon.

Very nice Rusty, I reckon you should add the mesh grill upgrade!
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Old 04-05-2006, 05:52 PM   #51
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The mesh grille is already on the way - the standard one is about the only visual aspect I don't like.

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Initial comparison review is now posted HERE

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Mmm a Charger with a Retro Fitted 6.1 would be nice :sm_headba
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Excellent write up Russ, l look forward to spotting an SRT-8 on the road. How do you find the interior plastics in both quality and fit/finish? Seems to be one area it draws critisim. As if HSV and FPV didnt have enough to worry about clobbering each other, the SRT-8 arrives to really stir things up. Can only be a good thing for the future model releases from FPV and HSV.

Dare l ask what sort of economy does the SRT-8 get :yeees:

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As if HSV and FPV didnt have enough to worry about clobbering each other, the SRT-8 arrives to really stir things up. Can only be a good thing for the future model releases from FPV and HSV.
Exactly right hopefully this will finally Push FPV to go to the next step over it's current range.
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Why is it being called "Aussie Chrysler V8"?

ITs and American car or UStrian or South African or wherever its built.
US designed by US owned company. Built o/s and sold here.
Its no more an Aussie V8 then a Porsche Ferrari or any other imported car.

Yes Chrysler used to build cars in OZ, but they sold out to Mistsubishi. Theres no chrysler left in Aust.
Other companies used to build in Aust, VW, Nissan, Renault, BMC, Rambler .. others. Do we still think they are somehow an "aussie company"?

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But i DO think the 300C SRT8 is a great car, and woud tempt me if i was in the GT-P market.
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