FTO AUSTRALIA

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2008 3:57 pm**

Righto... just thought it'd be fun for everyone to find their very first post and quote it (or just copy and paste) into here...

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:00 pm**

FtoSam wrote:Help my 1995 GPX FTO's Alternator is broke!! I think it's the regulator because every now and then my Batt light will flash and the voltage spike. Its also making a nasty whinning/Grinding noise that sounds like bearings. My auto Electrician said $200 for Regulator and another $100 for bearing and another $100 for labour. Thats a $400 alternator!!!not including paying my mechanic $160 to get the little barstard out!!
Anyone know a place that sells new ones? or of a substitute (ie. outta a lancer?). Even if i have to modify the wiring thats fine. as long as it physically fits...

Or would anyone know the dimensions of the unit? I dont wanna spend heaps on getting it out just to measure the barstard.

Or last option is does anyone know a wreckers with an FTO?

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:11 pm**

I wanna know how many posts you start with the word 'righto'

In fact I could probably look that up

My first post:

Bennoz wrote:Hey folks,

Just did a brake upgrade on my GR.

Went and bought some nice vented rotors (GPX) from the UK (Camskill)
and all you gotta do is pull your GR calipers off & put the GPX
calipers on... They bolt straight onto the same hubs. Stops on a dime
I tells ya!

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:26 pm**

my first post
the thing is I still love it just as I did back then

aza013 wrote: Hi there to all.
My name is Aaron and I just picked up my fto its a 97 GP version R 2 1/2 weeks ago.
Its a big step up from a pulsar
I have been looking around the site and love all the info every one gives so it will be great for me as I dont know much about the FTOs and would love to know more and also get involved in the cruses that you have.
The car just came over from japan with 46000km on the clock and already I have put 3000 onto that as I con not stop driving it.
I just love it .

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:49 pm**

Wow thats weird going back and reading all your old stuff

I8A4RE wrote:Hi everyone just joined this fantastic website

My Name: Simon (Docco) Docherty
My Ride : 94 FTO 4 speed tip
My Location Gold Coast
My Mods: Nothing yet......oh but just you wait

Why i say no mods its because i just put in a brand new 2-dinn in dash dvd player, speakers, and amp. Then after 3 days some jerk broke and stole the dvd player and the tweeters. Thats not the worst part though instead of using a screwdriver it looks as though they used a hammer. they broke all my dash from under the a/c controls right to the surround around the shifter stick.

If anyone knows where i can find dash parts i would be greatly thankful

Cya Simon[/b]

Haha i couldnt even do the bold thing right

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2008 4:50 pm**

must have been for some sort of cruise haha

Robsta wrote:Ive only had my FTO for 2 weeks but i'll come, i'll meet up at caboolture

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:30 pm**

lwrida wrote:Having just bought my 96 FTO GPX Mivec late last year I'm getting the sh*ts with the beeping sound that occurs when you put the car in reverse.

Is there a way to turn this off?

And is there a way to turn the reading lamps off when you have a door open ?

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2008 6:42 pm**

lol, bloody good idea Sam

'tis weird reading all my old posts..

I wouldn't go up any more than 17"s on an FTO. I saw a few of them with 18"s while i was shopping around, and they were rubbing against the inside of the guards and wearing unevenly, even with low profile tyres... it could possibly be corrected by adjusting the suspension, or lowering like others have said... though, I decided it would be too much dollars, and hassle to get them to behave like they should.
hope this helps.

aye & bye

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:23 pm**

the_msta_chizz wrote:I fell in love with the FTO about 5 years ago..when i was playing the original Gran Turismo..ever since, i've loved them.
yes, i am only 14, no im not a total n00b...i do know 'Some' things about the FTO...
anyway, To the question!
if i were to buy an FTO GPR, with the Tiptronic auto, what if the original owner(s) were really lax drivers?..like, is there anyway to reset it so i can have the power when i want it?
And, while im here, if there is an aftermarket way to reset it, are there any consequences with doing so?

other than that, i hope to enjoy browsing the Forums, and getting some much needed info on actually owning an FTO..
Thanks for your time,
Chizz.

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:24 pm**

me! wrote:Hi guys,

sorry to bring up an old thread, but I just recently bought my FTO and the tacho was not working from the start.

I already fixed the central locking (since I got the car on tuesday) - used the DIY guide to pull the doors apart and have a look at what was up... whoever installed the aftermarket alarm had put the central locking motor onto the door handle rod, not the locking mechanism. You'd think if you knew enough about cars to pull the door trim off and make merry with the central locking, then you'd be able to read the instructions and do it properly...

Anyway, I need to have my tacho looked at. Do you think the ignition sensor is a likely culprit, and is there anything I can do myself to check? I'm not particularly car-minded (yet) but if I can have a go and save some money myself, great.

Lol I've got the exact same problem now... at least I know what it is!

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2008 8:40 pm**

Supplanter wrote: finally got my car, so I'll be in...
Be gentle, it's my first time

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:06 pm**

I guess some things never change.....

Have got a couple of part numbers for front end for anyone interested

Anti roll bar bushes (MR197005) about $7 each genuine

Strutt Tops (MR131420) about $65 each from pedders (same as CE lancer)

Posted: **Mon Mar 10, 2008 9:36 pm**

maggsy wrote:central locking can sometimes go but i got mine fixed from master tint for $40 so thats not a problem. also headlights start to peel and look all flakey and dull but there is a link which can help fix that problem.

http://www.myfto.co.uk/peeling.htm

other than that there is no serious probs that i have found.

i've come a long way since then.

Posted: **Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:22 pm**

jonowong wrote:hey i was just wondering how many km a fto can run on a litre and how much fuel economy the exhaust and air filter mods add...
can anyone help me?

hahahaha ooooh no....

Posted: **Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:53 pm**

jonowong wrote:
jonowong wrote:hey i was just wondering how many km a fto can run on a litre and how much fuel economy the exhaust and air filter mods add...
can anyone help me?
hahahaha ooooh no....

hahahaha you noob

Posted: **Sat Mar 15, 2008 5:12 pm**

RallyMad wrote:Hi everyone, you'll actually find that it all depends on how you drive too. Push way too hot into a corner and any car will under steer, this knowledge comes from driving formula fords.

I don't know much about FTO's cause I haven't bought mine yet, so thanks for all these thoughts, their teaching me a lot.

However my TX3 rally car has a front strut brace and a 30mm front sway bar, it's huge. I've got nothing in the rear, and I can tell you it definately doens't understeer, only digs in and turns hard under acceleration.

Wow, this is a longgg time ago.

EDIT
had to look again for how long .... Aug 15 2003, not quite as long hey Kaz

Posted: **Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:01 pm**

From May 3rd 2003....

kazbah wrote: As a new owner of an FTO - and loving every minute of it! - could someone please give me a rundown of problems that may be encountered with the triptronic gearbox. I'm not too sure if mine is playing up as it seems to select a half gear while in forth (?)... Its still under warranty so if it is playing up I want to report it now and get them to pay for the repairs..

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