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    Would have worked better without commercials...

    Would have worked better without commercials every 5 minutes!. It took them an hour and a half to show 45 minutes of TV!
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    [WA] Black vinyl wrap perhaps?

    Black vinyl wrap perhaps?
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    Just keep hassling the assessor until it is done...

    Just keep hassling the assessor until it is done to your satisfaction. He doesn't want to spend any more time on the job than necessary so if you keep on his back it should get fixed properly now.
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    I've never had a problem with gear changes or the...

    I've never had a problem with gear changes or the clutch but then my previous car was an XR6 Turbo. After I had test driven the MPS i got back into the XR6,put my foot on the clutch and thought it...
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    I recall that my best (worst) was 114l/100km once...

    I recall that my best (worst) was 114l/100km once just before I changed up from second!

    My weekly average though is 42km/hr @10.9l/100km
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    1961 Consul Cortina (complete with Occy strap for...

    1961 Consul Cortina (complete with Occy strap for accelerator spring
    XW Falcon Wagon (302 Auto) - shared with Dad. When he drove it I had his TD 250 Cortina
    1977 TD Gemini (with Lukey muffler)...
  7. "THE federal budget will save almost $1 billion...

    "THE federal budget will save almost $1 billion by cracking down on the rorting of fringe benefits tax concessions for those who drive salary-sacrificed cars."

    Interesting words -saving by...
  8. Thread: Fuel light mps6

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    My best effort was in driving to Kalgoorlie. Fuel...

    My best effort was in driving to Kalgoorlie. Fuel light came on half way between Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie and I think I drove the last 30k showing 0km left. Got in to Kal and refuelled and only took...
  9. Thread: Hi from Spudpec

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    [WA] I have a towbar fitted to mine. In fact I have...

    I have a towbar fitted to mine. In fact I have had two fitted after someone ran into the back of me a while ago. Mind you it only meant a $700 bill for the other guy rather than replacing the rear...
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    Sorry, only just picked up on your message. ...

    Sorry, only just picked up on your message.

    Previous tyres were K110 V12's but when I went to get some more I was told that none were coming in the next shipment and could only get K107s. As my...
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    Sticky: I have to add AFM in Osborne Park. They do all...

    I have to add AFM in Osborne Park. They do all the work for Jason Mazda and have done work on my car (twice). Hail damage repair was fantastic. Phil Foster doesn't take on too much work so you will...
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    I recall my best result was about 6.8l/100k on a...

    I recall my best result was about 6.8l/100k on a two up trip to Kalgoorlie. Average speed just under 100km (including towns) and big tail wind. Return trip into the wind pushed this out to 7.6. Only...
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    I am sure my wife would be happy to swap her auto...

    I am sure my wife would be happy to swap her auto Focus Zetec Hatch for the MX5 to help out!
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    After 31,000k on my last set of Hankook's(my best...

    After 31,000k on my last set of Hankook's(my best result in 3 years) I went to get some more yesterday only to be told that there are none in Australia. Apparently they are on the boat and due to...
  15. Poll: I have been researching this for a couple of...

    I have been researching this for a couple of years (as an insurance broker) and am not aware of any insurer providing cover for track days or competitive motor sport events. All motor vehicle...
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    Targa West 26 - 29 August

    Are any Perthites heading out to catch some of Targa West this weekend?

    I will probably only be able to get to the Sunday Super Stage down on Riverside Drive on Sunday afternoon.
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    Finally getting a quote

    I finally got a "collision repair specialist" to look at my car and his initial thought was between $10 and $12k. As a Mazda specialist (he does a lot of work for one of the dealers) I am comfortable...
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    Not only that but in WA with our wonderful "hoon"...

    Not only that but in WA with our wonderful "hoon" laws, if the mechanic is caught hooning (excessive speed) with your car, the car gets impounded for 28 days!!! I presume everyone has read about the...
  19. Thread: Mazda 6 MPS

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    [WA] Park Ford has a red MPS6 for around $26k I think...

    Park Ford has a red MPS6 for around $26k I think with about 44000 k on it. Looks stock but don't know what the service history is.
  20. Thread: Hi from Perth

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    [WA] Nice to see another Titanium Grey 6MPS in Perth!

    Nice to see another Titanium Grey 6MPS in Perth!
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    But it will look pretty bland when the Sirocco...

    But it will look pretty bland when the Sirocco arrives. I saw recently that they will be running a Sirocco Cup next year in Europe. Check out...
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    apparently they sent one to SEMA. I will have to...

    apparently they sent one to SEMA. I will have to see if I can find a pic of a custom version
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    A slight deviation to this thread but I have just...

    A slight deviation to this thread but I have just seen photos of the new Suzuki Kizashi.
    Maybe its just me but it looks a lot like what I would imagine the MPS 6 should look like. Add in the 3litre...
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    Suzuki Kizashi coming here

    Now this sounds interesting (particularly the 3litre V6 AWD!

    The countdown has started on the Suzuki Kizashi as the badge’s biggest Australian gamble.

    "Kizashi no longer a teaser:
    Suzuki...
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    So that will mean the reduced UK show (there is a...

    So that will mean the reduced UK show (there is a shorter version for commercial markets) and 20 minutes of commercials! Perhaps Channel 9 will get Glenn Ridge to host the show!!
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