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Old 29-09-2008, 06:44 PM   #1
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Default tired of the same old questions and tutorial questions ?

ok so i noticed a fair few of the same tutorials and D.I.Y questions come up and well when i first joined i must admit i was one to ask a lot of questions instead of looking for answers.

we should make a post/sticky with the main tutorials or D.I.Y quides and questions that are commonly asked

e.g;
shifter surround removel/replacement
instrument cluster removel/changing facia
body kit install / bumper removal

just common and commonly asked questions

what you guys think ? im aware that Aufalcon is going to house most of the tutorials and how to guides in time, but till them.

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Old 30-09-2008, 11:53 AM   #2
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We've been wanting to do this for a while. Add a sub forum within here, and add all the tech/diy stuff that is relevant.

But it has been nocked back by the site admin a few times, as they want to create (have??) a technical section for everyone. With all the info in there.

But i've just got another idea, so dauphin you have a pm.

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Old 30-09-2008, 12:44 PM   #3
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these threads are almost as common as the "how do i do this" threads

because at the end of the day, noone will read the FAQ thread anyway and the same stuff will be asked/posted.
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Old 30-09-2008, 01:40 PM   #4
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I got the PM. Good idea. If someone wants to get a list of the relevant threads together and PM me, then I guess we can make a closed sticky and put links to them all. This will do until they get the bigger picture happening.
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Old 30-09-2008, 05:06 PM   #5
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haha i like ur idea of thinking superroo/daulpin

haha u will help HLC i know u cant say no
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Old 30-09-2008, 06:39 PM   #6
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haha i like ur idea of thinking superroo/daulpin

haha u will help HLC i know u cant say no
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Old 30-09-2008, 06:58 PM   #7
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locked threads and stickies don't show up when you hit 'new posts' ...

Alot of members simply navigate AFF by that as there are aldready 100 and 1 subforums.
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Old 30-09-2008, 07:57 PM   #8
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Here's the stuff I've put together myself, and collected from others over the past 3 years.

LINKS TO GK’S “HOW TO” THREADS

Seatbelt conversion
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...1&postcount=78

Rear Rotor and Pads Change
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...5&postcount=54

Filing the handbrake shoes
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...2&postcount=68

Chrome Gear surround
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...5&postcount=27

Brake Bleeding
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...7&postcount=49

De-rusting and painting rotors
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...2&postcount=68

Changing Front Coil Springs
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...1&postcount=27

Changing Rear Coil Springs
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...9&postcount=28

Oil and Filter Change
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...3&postcount=35

Changing Diff Oil
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...7&postcount=42

Cleaning ISC Valve
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...9&postcount=43

Cleaning Throttle Body
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...2&postcount=48

Changing Steering Wheel
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...1&postcount=59

Washing with a pressure washer and water drum
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...7&postcount=82

Changing Fuel Filter
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...3&postcount=37

Resetting of AU ECU
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...9&postcount=85

Inspecting and Cleaning Auto Transmission Connectors
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...0&postcount=86

Training Keypads &
Setting Two Stage or Single Stage Lock/Unlock

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...6&postcount=93

Repairing / Tweaking S2-3 Keypads
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...&postcount=105

Changing Tail Light Bulbs – Sedan & Wagon
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...2&postcount=94

Changing Manual Gear Levers
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...7&postcount=95

Cleaning Window Switches (by Racecraft)
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...828#post263828


OTHER HELPFUL LINKS

Penrite Oil Recommendations
http://www.penrite.com.au/html/s02_a...&nav_top_id=61

Denso Plugs Finder
http://www.denso.com.au/sparkplug/finder

NGK Plugs Finder
http://www.ngkspark.com.au/index.php

Pedders Suspension
http://www.pedders.com.au/

AU Automatics – By Johnnydep!
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...4&page=1&pp=25

Cluster Upgrades – Pin Changes and Other Helpful Information
http://fordmods.com/forums/documents.php?doc=4

Picks of Oil Sender Unit (not switch) that must be changed
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...34#post1429969

Brake Upgrade AU1 – AU2-3 / BA
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...4&page=5&pp=25

AU Recalls / Field Campaigns
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...hlight=recalls

Some Ides for Fixing Remotes
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...5&postcount=18

Rust in the Right Rear A-B Series
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11207199

Cheers,

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Old 30-09-2008, 10:02 PM   #9
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Here's the stuff I've put together myself, and collected from others over the past 3 years.

LINKS TO GK’S “HOW TO” THREADS

Seatbelt conversion
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...1&postcount=78

Rear Rotor and Pads Change
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...5&postcount=54

Filing the handbrake shoes
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...2&postcount=68

Chrome Gear surround
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...5&postcount=27

Brake Bleeding
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...7&postcount=49

De-rusting and painting rotors
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...2&postcount=68

Changing Front Coil Springs
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...1&postcount=27

Changing Rear Coil Springs
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...9&postcount=28

Oil and Filter Change
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...3&postcount=35

Changing Diff Oil
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...7&postcount=42

Cleaning ISC Valve
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...9&postcount=43

Cleaning Throttle Body
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...2&postcount=48

Changing Steering Wheel
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...1&postcount=59

Washing with a pressure washer and water drum
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...7&postcount=82

Changing Fuel Filter
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...3&postcount=37

Resetting of AU ECU
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...9&postcount=85

Inspecting and Cleaning Auto Transmission Connectors
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...0&postcount=86

Training Keypads &
Setting Two Stage or Single Stage Lock/Unlock

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...6&postcount=93

Repairing / Tweaking S2-3 Keypads
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...&postcount=105

Changing Tail Light Bulbs – Sedan & Wagon
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...2&postcount=94

Changing Manual Gear Levers
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...7&postcount=95

Cleaning Window Switches (by Racecraft)
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...828#post263828


OTHER HELPFUL LINKS

Penrite Oil Recommendations
http://www.penrite.com.au/html/s02_a...&nav_top_id=61

Denso Plugs Finder
http://www.denso.com.au/sparkplug/finder

NGK Plugs Finder
http://www.ngkspark.com.au/index.php

Pedders Suspension
http://www.pedders.com.au/

AU Automatics – By Johnnydep!
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...4&page=1&pp=25

Cluster Upgrades – Pin Changes and Other Helpful Information
http://fordmods.com/forums/documents.php?doc=4

Picks of Oil Sender Unit (not switch) that must be changed
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...34#post1429969

Brake Upgrade AU1 – AU2-3 / BA
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...4&page=5&pp=25

AU Recalls / Field Campaigns
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...hlight=recalls

Some Ides for Fixing Remotes
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showpos...5&postcount=18

Rust in the Right Rear A-B Series
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11207199

Cheers,

GK
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Love ya work GK.
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Old 30-09-2008, 10:59 PM   #10
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Cheers!

I was very busy in the past, but now taking things pretty easy. I have no money for mods! LOL!

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Old 01-10-2008, 04:09 PM   #11
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There is a link at the top of pafe (no matter what subforum you are in) ... it is underlined Technical Resources (in the blue header ... third field from the left)

Here's the actual hyperlink:
http://www.fordforums.com.au/vbporta...category&cid=3

Everything is IN THERE ... not just AU specific details ... but EVERYTHING.
Have fun reading ... this is where all Technical doco is put and in one central place so it doesn't clog up forums.

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Old 09-08-2011, 01:16 PM   #12
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Default Re: tired of the same old questions and tutorial questions ?

May I suggest GK's post 8 above become a sticky as it has lots of How to's which cannot be found anywhere else such as technical info, sticky threads etc..

Oh and sorry to thread mine but I was looking for something and only found it in this thread.
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Old 09-08-2011, 01:52 PM   #13
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Default Re: tired of the same old questions and tutorial questions ?

http://fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11244844

Already Stickied....
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Old 09-08-2011, 02:11 PM   #14
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Default Re: tired of the same old questions and tutorial questions ?

No it isn't, not all of it.

As mentioned I looked at all stickies including the one you posted and the tech docs.

Anyway it really doesn't bother me if it ain't stickied, just thought it would help others.
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