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Confirmation of
Motor said NO TURBO ECHO FOR AUSTRALIA!...Australia..australia..
for now anwyay
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Wed, 05 February 2003 05:27
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Yep... Feeding the trolls...
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Wed, 05 February 2003 05:29
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I dont doult the Xr6 turbo is alot better in many ways from my celica!! and i also would have one if someone gave it to me
however that aint gunna happen, good on ford finnaly producing a car that is believed to better than its holden friends, im happy for them send them my love 
but $45,000 is alot to spend on a car ( yeah its probably worth it) at least i can say i own my car
i was just asking how they went etc
in a way my car still more powerful than it in kw/Litres
4age 62.5kw/L
1ggte 78.5kw/L
Xr6 turbo 45kw/l or round abouts
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Wed, 05 February 2003 06:04
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They are actually a rotary - and Front wheel drive 
I think Kia provided the drivetrain !
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Wed, 05 February 2003 06:18
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re revving low - the point of the falcons goodness with power is the fact itsa a toquey motor - its designed to put the boot in low - not way way up in the rev range like other similar turbo 6's
Out of curiousity - wheres the M3 get its peak power - low or High ? Those things are seiously good - and my money would be put down on it still flogging the pants off supras and skylines ..
the Barra 6's all run variable cam timing - ie a VVTI similar system - so technology wise they may only be a footstep or two behind the beolved camrys instead of said YEARS
as for old school celica Vs turbo XR6 - ha - the xr6 would flog the pants out of my ta22 * laughs * - and they sure as hell hvave givenn STI subies a good kicking in a few departments too in recent comparisons ..
All in all - its the BEST aussie car out there at this moment - fords on the right track - they finally have something worthy of international comparison
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Wed, 05 February 2003 06:38
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| Classique71 wrote on Wed, 05 February 2003 17:18 |
re revving low - the point of the falcons goodness with power is the fact itsa a toquey motor - its designed to put the boot in low - not way way up in the rev range like other similar turbo 6's
Out of curiousity - wheres the M3 get its peak power - low or High ? Those things are seiously good - and my money would be put down on it still flogging the pants off supras and skylines ..
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E46 M3 makes max power at 7,900rpm and peak torque at 4,900rpm.
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as for old school celica Vs turbo XR6 - ha - the xr6 would flog the pants out of my ta22 * laughs * - and they sure as hell hvave givenn STI subies a good kicking in a few departments too in recent comparisons ..
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As I said, I don't believe anything written from the Australian press. Comparing an XR6 to an STi is a bit laughable.
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Wed, 05 February 2003 06:40
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And thats why im Buying an St185 - Cheaper - and i know theres power in there with a little love - all for the bargain price of 11 K
Hmm - echo turbo - now THERES a real fast hairdressers car !
I think we have a new winner of the golden hairdryer award for toyota 
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Wed, 05 February 2003 06:49
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Well they compared Nark - Issie or towo ago - was either motor or wheels
read up and Hmm at the article - in a nutshell - the XR6 won the comparison and then - a month or so took out the car of the year award OVER camry's and corollas and all those things badged toymota
it might not be as light - or REV as hard as the STI - but it still kept up with the STI everywhere else ..
OOPS - im baiting nark again - better pull in my narkfish hooks !
just on a BAD ford thing - theres 4 things i did NOT like on the Xr6 turbo - the ability that you cant put in a decent aftermarket radio - the shitty plastic door handles - and the annoying plasticy feel of the shifter , and the little number thats hard to see on the dash to tell you what gear you were in in the " sports shift " mode..
but i quickly ignored them when that hand shifted the thing to 1st on the stick - and the right foot went down - then it was WHEE!! FUN! as i zipped happily thru the otways looking for the next hairpin, S bend or tight corner.
PS - someone get the gaffa tape for nark - hes starting to froth at the mouth  !
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Wed, 05 February 2003 07:04
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Well they compared Nark - Issie or towo ago - was either motor or wheels
read up and Hmm at the article - in a nutshell - the XR6 won the comparison and then - a month or so took out the car of the year award OVER camry's and corollas and all those things badged toymota
it might not be as light - or REV as hard as the STI - but it still kept up with the STI everywhere else ..
OOPS - im baiting nark again - better pull in my narkfish hooks !
just on a BAD ford thing - theres 4 things i did NOT like on the Xr6 turbo - the ability that you cant put in a decent aftermarket radio - the shitty plastic door handles - and the annoying plasticy feel of the shifter , and the little number thats hard to see on the dash to tell you what gear you were in in the " sports shift " mode..
but i quickly ignored them when that hand shifted the thing to 1st on the stick - and the right foot went down - then it was WHEE!! FUN! as i zipped happily thru the otways looking for the next hairpin, S bend or tight corner.
PS - someone get the gaffa tape for nark - hes starting to froth at the mouth !
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Wed, 05 February 2003 07:08
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my brothers v6 commowhore engine could rev to 8000 with or without s/charger quite happily, everytime.
had a fair bit of balancing and whatnot but no more than a fair few of you guys have done to your worked toyo engines.. This is with standard block aswell.
ALSO... (here we go..)
A REAL sports car engine should just keep revving without risk of anything.. So:
WHY GO UP & DOWN WHEN U CAN GO ROUND & ROUND. (for a limited number of k's haha)
Rotor's are the bomb apart from twincam toyota engines. If you want a shitload of power get any sort of rotor and rebuild it and you have a barrel of fun in the right chassis.
If you want a big car engine get a 20B.
Peace and enjoy whatever your driving.. wish i had my car, id just go sit in it and feel content.
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Wed, 05 February 2003 07:13
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Nah, as I said, I don't believe anything the Australian press writes about Falcadores.
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Wed, 05 February 2003 07:17
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Bizarre - 2 posts .. Oh well
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Wed, 05 February 2003 09:18
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As for the M3, it's worth noting that they get 256KW from those things...that is, 256KW NA!!
An XR6 won't go near it in a drag...and I wont even start on the handling side.
Oh, and before anyone starts comparing costs etc, I KNOW that, for the price of an M3, you'd probably buy 4 or 5 Falcons. That way, you buy your 5, and have spares for when they break!! 
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Wed, 05 February 2003 09:23
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Isn't the XR6 turbo just a family car for men going through a mid life crisis? I dont recall any advertising about the xr6 stating that its a full on sports car! I could be wrong!
Also after having a quick read of all the crap below it seems that people are comparing a stock falcon to a worked 1g? Am I correct?
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Thu, 06 February 2003 04:08
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Shit, if I wanted a decent 4-door family car, I'd be buying a Chaser
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Thu, 06 February 2003 04:14
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JCMF: LMFAO!! That is exactly what I have been telling people for a while now!!
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Thu, 06 February 2003 06:27
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Not defending ford or anything, i would never buy an australian car, but at least Ford have now got a Twin Cam engine, not like bloody Holden which STILL is using that 3.8L unrefined OHV engine
just a post i thought i would make
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Sat, 08 February 2003 07:56
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One thing you guys seem to be forgetting when talking hp (or kw) is that hp is only a measure of torque and revs. If you can produce low down torque and have the gearing to match the rev limit is irrelevant. Basically the Falcon may need a 2000 rpm increase to go from 100k to 180k in 4th gear. If it gets there in the same time as a Celica (1G for arguments sake) that needs a 3000 rpm increase which engine has performed better? I would say neither, they are both just doing what they were designed to do.
Nark if revs where the only thing differentiating sports (or sporty) cars we would all be driving rotaries or riding motorbikes. You need to consider what the car is intended for. The XR6 Turbo is for someone who wants to be able to lug around a family but still wants to be able to have a bit of fun as well.
Personally I prefer Toyota's but you need to find a car that matches your requirements.
Take some of the vehicle I have owned.
Hillman Avenger wagon, cheap carried lots of people.
KE30 Corolla all lowered out, cheap to run, handled well, perfect for when I was at uni.
KP61 Starlet lowered out, cheap, nice sounds and handled well, great for my second year at uni doing lots of travelling.
TE72 Corolla, rusted out shit box but was cheap, reliable and had a tow bar to tow my car club car
1964 Rambler American, a bit heavy on gas but a fantastic car for cruising around in and really stands out (and I can afford the gas bills now)
KP61 Starlet project receiving 3T-GTEU/W55/IRS, lightweight small and RWD perfect for club use
I prefer toyota's but if there isn't one suitable for the purpose I want I find a car that is. I am yet to find a Toyota that stands out and is as nice a cruiser as my Rambler, but then Toyota didn't really build those type of cars. I would buy an XR6 Turbo if I had kids or maybe for a tow wagon for when my Starlet is finished (and if I had the cash). I wouldn't buy a Celica for this purpose no matter how high it revved. It isn't designed for it.
I guess calling the Falcon a sports car is the wrong label, it is really a sports sedan. So while it has limitations it seems to do what it was designed to do very well and doesn't need a 9000 rpm rev limiter to do it.
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Sat, 08 February 2003 09:00
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Re: 5-6 fords for one M3 ...
you wouldnt have to worry about the ford(s) being stolen either ...
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Re: XR6 Turbo (rant)
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Sun, 09 February 2003 05:06
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well doods - i think this thread is finally getting around to the POINT.
Bang for yer buck!
I own a car for a couple grand that can outrun and outbrake a Boxter.
And if I repaint it... might look as slick too.
Many of the supra owners here can outrun *anything* legal on the roads - 1G/1J/7M/whatever is in it.
If you got the power, and the stiff chassis, and the brakes, and tires and susp all working as a package you got the shiznit!
This is why i dig Toytotas! Minor mods = big reward.
Toyota cruiser? Cressida. 7MGE over here, limited edition even had the GTE in it!
I have a neighbour who just spent over $45,000CDN on a TRUCK! Only a chevy too! Goddam doods! If I was an overpaid exec with more money than god i might consider one of these crap plastic things with a bit o power, but so what if the frikken S2000 or Z4 or Carrerra make 100HP/L and can outrun me...
I'll catch them anyway since my car (that I can replace 20 times for the cost of ONE of theirs) is built to be *driven* not babied.
The 1Uz comes in a verry nice car over here. For about $70,000.
http://www.lexus.ca/lexus/experience/en/home/vehic les/BL69SP2003/veh_2003gs430.jsp
So I have a heater that doesn't always work, and i tune my car once in a while...I still got ya beat.
You doods have any idea HOW fast and slick yer car would be if you put a full week's pay into it every month? (Like a car payment on a new high-priced car)
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Sun, 13 February 2005 23:27
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Toyota cruiser? Cressida. 7MGE over here, limited edition even had the GTE in it!
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Sorry, but i'm not aware of ANY cressida that came standard with a 7MGTE, and i dont believe any JDM models did either...
All the ones on the road are covos i'm pretty sure, but i'd be happy to be proven wrong.
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Re: XR6 Turbo (rant)
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Sun, 13 February 2005 23:38
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| 89 MX83 wrote on Thu, 06 February 2003 16:57 |
Not defending ford or anything, i would never buy an australian car, but at least Ford have now got a Twin Cam engine, not like bloody Holden which STILL is using that 3.8L unrefined OHV engine
just a post i thought i would make
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Get with the times man 
Check out the VZ released in August last year
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Sun, 13 February 2005 23:42
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a tuner in syd recently got 280RWKW (or maybe it was 260, I cant remember) from a lightly modded XR6-t.
basically a fuel computer (and maybe some injectors?).
I'd say putting out that much power, with the uber-torque of a 4 litre turbo, that it would be reaming most cars that haven't had a decent bit put into the engine & mods.
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Re: XR6 Turbo (rant)
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Mon, 14 February 2005 00:26
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| bbaacchhyy wrote on Mon, 14 February 2005 09:38 |
| 89 MX83 wrote on Thu, 06 February 2003 16:57 |
Not defending ford or anything, i would never buy an australian car, but at least Ford have now got a Twin Cam engine, not like bloody Holden which STILL is using that 3.8L unrefined OHV engine
just a post i thought i would make
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Get with the times man
Check out the VZ released in August last year
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Maybe you should get with the times? This thread is from 2 years ago
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Mon, 14 February 2005 01:17
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well i must add im a convert... my brother just got an AU series 2 tickford XR6 and fuck me it handles! on stock suspension!
but unfortunately you can say it has AMI build quality (refering to the comparison of the early ozzy built toyotas compared to jap ones)
if i won lotto i'd go out get an xr6t before a jza80 
Allan
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Mon, 14 February 2005 02:22
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the AU has a bit of a twitchy arse, and not nearly as much feel in the bum as a supra... that's my only real complaint.
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Mon, 14 February 2005 02:36
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AU series II XR6 got IRS... much much better
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Mon, 14 February 2005 02:52
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Having driven an XR6 turbo, i just gotta say they hammer. A bit sluggish until boost kicks in, but then they fly.
Never been in the celica so not sure. Theres just to many factors to take into account.
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Mon, 14 February 2005 10:12
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i dont know about the turbo but i drove my mates XR6 company car yesterday,yes company car the lucky bastard..and it has to be one of the nicest cars I have ever driven! It corners really well gets up and goes great has all the creature comforts and all round was a really well balanced car..my suggestion is dont bag it till you drive it...the turbo would just put the icing on the cake..
nothing shits me more than people who feel they can give opinions on cars after reading about them in wheels/motor mag
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Re: XR6 Turbo (rant)
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Mon, 14 February 2005 10:18
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| riceburna73 wrote on Mon, 14 February 2005 20:12 |
nothing shits me more than people who feel they can give opinions on cars after reading about them in wheels/motor mag
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Damm straight. Also the same wankas they have sisters with boy friends with mates that heard they are crap
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Mon, 14 February 2005 10:23
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I hate fords but I'll admit the xr6 turbo is a good car, very tunable, not as heavy as the barge nose V8's and cheaper too. If Fords are what you like it is by far the most round pavkage for value for money, option up the better brakes couple grand for ecu upgrade and voila 280kw and the brakes to stop it. Specially the Mark2 with the t56 which has better capabilities of supporting further power.
another couple grand and 330kw 550nm of torque and it's becoming a serious animal, all in a car capable of taking the family interstate or cutting low thirteens to high twelves down the quarter.
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Mon, 14 February 2005 12:31
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allan you traitor!
anyway toyota seem to be moving on over to electric sports cars, no doubt when this happens the rest of the car world will be struggeling to keep up (and i mean in performance aswell)
the combustion engine is archaic compared to an electric motor. (and the electric motors that are gonna hit the shores in sports cars one day soon are mad torque monsters that rev way way beyond 6000rpm!)
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Mon, 14 February 2005 22:51
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mmm old thread.
Anyway, I find that the interior feels cheap, very very cheap. The driving experience is dull and lifeless (imho). I don't feel as if i'm driving the car, i'm more just going along for the ride, and if I can fool the car into doing what I want so much the better!
Old school modified toyota's kick it's arse
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Tue, 15 February 2005 03:51
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My neighbour and good friend has an XR6T. Loves it, but hates it at the same time. He is constantly complaining about the Fuel consumption. It sits on 15.5L/100km - thats shithouse. And therefore only good for 400k out of a 600L tank. And since buying new Holden One tonner, the XR6T sits in the garage.
oh and on another note: my police man friend who also Owns an XR6T has been through 3 clutches and 2 gearboxs.
And no he doesn't thrash it, but he did buy a turbo - not a fairmont. So its driven likewise.
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Tue, 15 February 2005 04:06
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the MK1 gearboxes were pov. The new one's are a master piece. XR6T is a very very fast car. No doubt I would own one over any toyota, holden or nissan, apart from an R34 GTR. 4LTR, huge torque turbo maniac. Lots of potential and will see some very fast times. The F6 typhoon, even better.
The new HSV's with the LS2 will give it to it.. faster than an M3, porsche gt etc straight of the floor. Once again, 10's are to easy to obtain.
Thats all drag strip though, not track times. Jap cars would outrun it easy on the track.
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Tue, 15 February 2005 04:16
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| boostjunkie wrote on Tue, 15 February 2005 12:06 |
The new HSV's with the LS2 will give it to it.. faster than an M3, porsche gt etc straight of the floor. Once again, 10's are to easy to obtain.
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Maybe a Boxster Any 911 or M3 would lay waste to a Clubsport R8 and the like.
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Tue, 15 February 2005 04:24
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| justcallmefrank wrote on Tue, 15 February 2005 14:46 |
| boostjunkie wrote on Tue, 15 February 2005 12:06 |
The new HSV's with the LS2 will give it to it.. faster than an M3, porsche gt etc straight of the floor. Once again, 10's are to easy to obtain.
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Maybe a Boxster Any 911 or M3 would lay waste to a Clubsport R8 and the like.
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I dunno for sure. All I know from the testing, they can be quite quick (but seem to fade in hot weather).
Anyway, for the price, the Z Series HSV's and XR6T can certainly go faster than most people can handle for bugger all money.
Simple as that.
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Tue, 15 February 2005 04:26
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i couldnt believe how high the clutch was on my mates XR6 over halfway up before it bit  as for the interior looking cheap WTF? my mates has leather option and it is gorgeous,as usual anyone who faults this car I believe hasnt come close to either sitting in the thing let alone taken it for a drive... top car allround..while i love my old ta22 what have you done for me lately toyota?
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Tue, 15 February 2005 04:29
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Sure they're quick, but a 911 S which isn't a heap faster than a standard 911 did a 13 second quarter in MOTOR's PCOTY. None of the HSV's nor FPV's got close. That was same day, same track, and the ambient temps were lower than the 911 S for all cars bar the CV8 Monaro.
Value for money for sure they're great For my money though and everyday usability, I'd be mucking around with an STi and doing something about some decent boost control 
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Tue, 15 February 2005 04:35
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| boostjunkie wrote on Tue, 15 February 2005 12:30 |
No. Clubsport LS2 13sec 1/4 from factory. IS faster than those cars. Proven, not claimed. The LS1's were in 10's without even opening up the engine.. The LS2 will be a mad man, no questions.
Not saying its a better car. But its faster.
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And has it done it since?
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Tue, 15 February 2005 04:42
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| justcallmefrank wrote on Tue, 15 February 2005 15:35 |
And has it done it since?
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I dont know, i dont own one and a strip, but I would imagine that if it pulls of those consistently in testing, then yes. Usually with the right driver you can push a little more out of proven times to.
The price difference is huge between a 911 S and a new clubby. My point is being that it will beat an M3, and obviously win or loose to a 911 S over the quarter mile by only .1 of a second, because thats the numbers were down to here.
Give me a porsche anyday. but if i had to buy it...
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Tue, 15 February 2005 04:59
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| boostjunkie wrote on Tue, 15 February 2005 15:42 |
Usually with the right driver you can push a little more out of proven times to.
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Uh huh.. by right driver you mean pro driver?
I dont know what the XR6T quarter mile times are but my friend who owns one even reckons they're only achievable by a professional driver. And yes he hates the hot weather.
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Tue, 15 February 2005 05:44
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no, just someone who knows how to drive a car. Anyone with a level head that can drive well and isn't a hoon boy racer can do it. With an auto it means something as simple as good tread tyres and stalling the auto up to say 3grand. knock off at a couple points of a second there. Or just knowing how to launch a manual well and keep the power when shifting. Not exactly pro driver crap, but it does require skill to flat shift and launch a manual well, if you've ever been in a high powered car. It isnt a matter just dropping the clutch and expecting that to be the best. (No comment being made on anyone's driving abilities here)
But yeh, any turbo car is a bummer to drive in the hot weather, you will ping. But this depends on timing, cooler, how much boost etc.
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Tue, 15 February 2005 06:26
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One thing to note is that you're comparing engines that are what... 15? 20 years appart?
The XR6T should be more refined, faster, more comfy, more fun, and just better in every single way to an oldschool Celica with a 1G. The fact that they are even comparable in ANY way sais a lot for how crappy the XR6 Turbo realy is.
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Tue, 15 February 2005 07:00
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this thread has become really ghey! at the end of the day I hope a 1g'd celica would beat an xr6t but who knows do a run and see,as for the comparison on the porsche and holdens etc..if you have the money to spend on a porsche why the fukk would you even pay attention to any other mofo on the road,yeh sick you just beat me in ur hsv but im going back to my mansion with my cronic 18 yo model girlfriend and ivory back scratcher while you return to your fat westie wife and 7 kids in penrith to pay off your 100k loan... fools
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Re: XR6 Turbo (rant)
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Tue, 15 February 2005 08:52
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yeh who cares. The XR6T is not comparable to some crappy old toyota, or any other crappy car for that matter. Looks, style, comfort, performance.
Look what they can do after only a YEAR
http://www.autospeed.com/cms/A_2311/article.html
The thing is A BEAST! Just wait until the warrenties start running out and all the owners can start modifying their XR6 Turbo's.. look out.
Dont forget to check out the video.
But maybe these 20 year old sporty toyota's will still keep up with their super sick turbo'd transplant engines ..
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Re: XR6 Turbo (rant)
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Wed, 16 February 2005 03:33
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Hey i'm coming in to this a bit late but yeah.
Haven't driven a turbo model, but in my dad's i run high 15's and it's non turbo. Generally they die in the ass at about 4,000rpm, so i'd imagin one with a turbo spooling up at 3k would be hell fast. I'm thinking high 13's low 14's? Prob faster? And that's just stock, much to be done other than that.
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