What do you hate most about the AU Falcon?! - Page 3

nutter_x · 02-07-2008, 12:18 PM

I hate the fact that everyone criticizes it...mostly they are crap cars, slow, ugly etc.

One guy at work used to say his BA XR6 was way better, yet it was worse on fuel, handled like a barge (if I ever chased him I had to be on the brakes around every corner) and was slower than my XR. So his reply?

"It's still an AU"

At least my car can be picked from the crowd...his was just another Mercury Silver BA XR6, along with the 5 or 6 others on town...

Apart from that, just the rattles. But they only turned up after the ultralow spring/18" wheel combo...I wonder why?

ayeyew · 02-07-2008, 07:03 PM

Oh another thing i hate..

Getting the speaker wire thru the kickpanel when installing splits in the doors

private9 · 02-07-2008, 07:17 PM

Some good points so far! I pretty much agree with everything so far, other than reliability issues and the headlining. My headlining is fine, and the car has been ultra reliable for 3 years now, requiring nothing other than servicing. Guess I'm lucky!

DAMO 58 · 02-07-2008, 07:22 PM

Have to agree the flash looking leather seats in my ghia are really uncomfortable after a couple of hundred klm.

DoreSlamR · 02-07-2008, 07:25 PM

And so it begins...

ohzone · 02-07-2008, 07:39 PM

Me looz Brane oh oh!

dishpig · 02-07-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ohzone

Me looz Brane oh oh!

BURN!!!!

ronwest · 02-07-2008, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TUNGA

Have to agree the flash looking leather seats in my ghia are really uncomfortable after a couple of hundred klm.

I guess you've adjusted as much as you can?

When we go away (3 or 4 times per year) it's usually 3-5000 kms in a week or so.

We've only been back a couple of weeks from a Bris - Cunnamulla - Charleville - Roma - Biloela - Bundaberg - Bris, all up 3500k in 5 days, and I've always found the seat and seating position particularly good in my Ghia.

I'm average height (5'10") so unless you're very tall/short/fat or have back probs I'd be inclined to try and fiddle with the settings a bit more.
I'm also 57yo so a fair bit off my prime.

It took me a while to get the "perfect" settings but I fiddled until I did.

**DJM83** · 02-07-2008, 07:57 PM

Some might think the same about you but atleast we can sell our AU's your stuck like it

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**Mechan1k** · 03-07-2008, 07:47 AM

Keep it up people and the thread disappears.
I'll keep an eye on this and if it degrades further I'll have to take action.
Now play nice.

BFD83 · 03-07-2008, 09:26 AM

I have a problem with the front windows rattling it drives me nuts! its probably due to all the excess bass haha. Anyone else have this problem? i know i will need to pull the door frames off and try and tighten them.

InfernoSR · 03-07-2008, 11:46 AM

I dont like how the roof and pillar trims only seemed to come in grey... whats the go with that?

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**DFB FGXR6** · 03-07-2008, 12:55 PM

I had an AUIII Fairmont and absolutly loved it.
The general ergonomics were a pain though. Like most , I could never seem to get comfortable. Actual seat comfort was good , but the seating position was crook and the steering wheel would not go high enough. I also hated the window button location , having to curl your arm up to push them. And EVERYTHING seemed to be a reach , gear selector , climate control and stereo.
I also had some permanant rattles and a buzz/rattle from the dash that would pop up every now and them.The brakes would also wilt under insignifcant pressure.
Apart from that , every thing else was great. The engine was torquey (thrashy above 3000rpm though) , the steering was fantastic , the ride was ok and the interior & exterior build quiality was brilliant. The two B-series we have are terrible in this regard(gapeing interior pannel gaps).
I think I'm going to miss the old Fairmont.

**DJM83** · 03-07-2008, 01:10 PM

Dont know what people are saying about the rattles in the dash ive had 2 AU's and they have both been fine

V3RSAC3 · 03-07-2008, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 51RTE

Dont know what people are saying about the rattles in the dash ive had 2 AU's and they have both been fine

Same here, haven't heard a thing?

ooh, but the way the diff clunks when turning with the IRS :( FTL

ayeyew · 03-07-2008, 01:23 PM

I've never had rattles in the dash, but my windows do rattle at times when i am stationary and my engine orbits between 500-600rpm, possibly something to do with the alternator

**Peuty** · 03-07-2008, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by V3RSAC3

Same here, haven't heard a thing?

ooh, but the way the diff clunks when turning with the IRS :( FTL

Time to change your diff oil then.

**DJM83** · 03-07-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Peuty

Time to change your diff oil then.

That 'generally' wont fix it with abit of additive it can 'tone' it down.
Plus i think its more promonent in autos aswell
Mine doesnt do it when turning just when im going slow.

RG · 03-07-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 51RTE

That 'generally' wont fix it with abit of additive it can 'tone' it down.
Plus i think its more promonent in autos aswell
Mine doesnt do it when turning just when im going slow.

Actually an oil change can fix it. Use the heavier 85w Penrite Limslip gear oil and the Penrite LSD additive and I guarantee that the diff chatter will stop.

RG · 03-07-2008, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by craigosmoddedEF

gees this thread is popular......

Yes it is, any more of your insightful additions to be made?

V3RSAC3 · 03-07-2008, 01:57 PM

Cheers boy's might get him too try it ... ooh and yeah it's only when the wheel is locked and going slow, not just if we turn corners ... but no biggie

V3RSAC3 · 03-07-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by craigosmoddedEF

gees this thread is popular......

AU's are a very popular vehicle ...

so let's try not to be too much of a smart here ;)

RG · 03-07-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by V3RSAC3

Cheers boy's might get him too try it ... ooh and yeah it's only when the wheel is locked and going slow, not just if we turn corners ... but no biggie

Yep that is diff chatter. I used what I said above and it fixed that, it's worked for every other person I've told too.

**DJM83** · 03-07-2008, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell

Actually an oil change can fix it. Use the heavier 85w Penrite Limslip gear oil and the Penrite LSD additive and I guarantee that the diff chatter will stop.

Yeah thats on the list mate.

Martys_EL_V8 · 03-07-2008, 02:35 PM

when mum brought home one of the first AU's i was pretty amazed at the styling... and it looked really cool.. untill the next morning when she went to drive it , it wouldnt start... admittably it was a pre release car but wasnt stoked.
When i had one as a work car the things that got me were much the same as everyone else
- dash rattles
- rear windows winding themselves down
- hot/cold air mix ( but that annoyed me in my EL as well)
- my recirc fan used to stick on
- there was a 'cricket' like noise coming from behind the glove box and it drove me nuts, ford looked at it half dozen times and couldnt find it
- the sunroof would stop halfway and require a re set
- headlight angle.. when driving towards an AU its not great, driving one the headlights are fine
- smartlock remote used to barely work
- the rake of the windscreen

hmm only a small list

b2tf · 03-07-2008, 02:37 PM

Next person who wants to stir something in this thread will lose access to the AU forums

That is unless we get to start a "what do you hate about E Series" thread

**Peuty** · 03-07-2008, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Russell

Actually an oil change can fix it. Use the heavier 85w Penrite Limslip gear oil and the Penrite LSD additive and I guarantee that the diff chatter will stop.

Thats exactly what I did and voila, no more chatter.

**DJM83** · 03-07-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

Next person who wants to stir something in this thread will lose access to the AU forums

That is unless we get to start a "what do you hate about E Series" thread

Thanks mate, i already a mod in here to clear up the rubbish and PM the offender. And yes there is a thread as you stated

HLC · 03-07-2008, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

Next person who wants to stir something in this thread will lose access to the AU forums

That is unless we get to start a "what do you hate about E Series" thread

why not throw in a free holiday too?

**DJM83** · 03-07-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by HLC

why not throw in a free holiday too?

Ive already thrown in the offer Henri, no one has taken me up yet