A Closer Look at my Ford BA Falcon Mk II XR6 Turbo Manual! It Needs Fixing Already...

[@mightycarmods]

Excellent video as usual! Well done!

[@torincatanzaro8095]

Woah

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks guys!

[@RobJaskula]

Amazing how you've got NO wind noise coming through that microphone! That lavalier is working overtime.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I had a bit during the walkaround, but it turned out pretty good really.

[@jimmybrown5062]

@@MotoringBoxTV !

[@schmoosmith]

“So I shot over there in the Fairlane, I got some time off work to do that” 😂😂😂 In other words, you left your laptop on and left without telling anyone 😂😂 In all seriousness, another top purchase Sean. Manual gearbox = win.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I see you read between the lines there hahaha

[@schmoosmith]

@@MotoringBoxTV Busted!

[@SteveMack]

I agree about the mercury silver; my 2003 Fairmont Ghia paint is still very close to mint all these years later - no signs of fading or blemishes anywhere!🙂👍👍

[@mckav2358]

Hi Sean what a brilliant car, everything about it, colour, turbo, manual, interior= 10/10 Did well son & agree completely the manual is a fantastic driving experience, nothing wrong with an auto but the manual engages the driver on another level Are ypu going to serice it yourself?

[@project_calais4977]

The BA XR range has aged incredibly well compared to the VY Commodore S/SS. The BA-BF XR range still looks great to this day

[@brocksinclair66]

i have to disagree, the vy ss interior is far ahead

[@MehSlushy]

Agree for the standard versions but the hsv’s vy vz are strong competitors they still look good today as well as the fpv’s in that era

[@jamesfrench7299]

The Falcon looks much more robust. The Commodore looks "delicate" and dents with a thumb push.

[@HybridBell]

BF FPV F6 and GT's looked much better than the VY and VZ imo. Although the LS motors are great.

[@brocksinclair66]

@@HybridBell no. Come on man. Every Holden owner knows the barra and zf are great, but they just look like taxis with body kits with poor suspension and brakes

[@Levent_Ergun]

This was the car that got me into Aussie cars. You sir, you just got a great car and made a really good investment. Can't wait to see more of this beast.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Yup, it's truly a shame it never got sold in any international markets apart from NZ.

[@terrificspokesman7416]

@@MotoringBoxTV Yeah would be cool if they sold it here in UK

[@HuqBhai2246]

That XR6T is probably one of the cleanest on the market. Its definitely been taken care of. Love your stuff mate. Keep it up.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

I do think I got lucky with it. Mostly it was the seller being an awesome bloke. So many people were chasing him, but he was still willing to sell it to me and even take a substantial amount off the asking price in the process without me having to throw a lower figure at him. I didn't want to stuff him around, and he didn't want to be stuffed around either.

[@burtonsmiddleclassreview4511]

As an owner of a VT Calais and a VX Commodore S, I can honestly say the 6 cylinder engine in those Fords right up to the FGX are sublime. Sure, they eat a bit of fuel, but they are easily the best 6 cylinder engine Australia produced. Can’t wait to see the next episode! 👍🇦🇺

[@paulsz6194]

Burton's Middle Class Review Barra’s are good engines, but before the AU VCT motor came around the Buick 3800 was the better engine

[@JorgieTV01]

@@paulsz6194 even non vct was better than the Buick engines lol, even EF intech was superior.

[@paulsz6194]

@@JorgieTV01 what makes you say that? It may have been better in terms of more power & Torque , but the 3800 had the edge in terms and f economy& reliability.

[@rodneymcgiveron]

I love the way you think regarding the way to use the car ..Fed up no end on how the Barra Turbo is used to squeeze every last ounce of power and wring it's neck constantly ..The whole joy of the engine is to give boost for safe and very quick overtaking , for extra power when needed and for making driving more fun in general.. Do that with good maintenance ant the Turbo will see huge service and put a big smile on the face every time you turn the key . I have an FG XR6 non turbo and a sweet as AU ll Futura and they are both a absolute joy to own ..Thanks Sean , your videos are just great to watch ..Love them .

[@darth3pio]

Speaking of sleepers, I wanna turn my wagon into a sleeper. Rebadge it as a Millennium Falcon, "She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts...."

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Punch it Chewie!

[@DrJatzCrackers]

Hey Sean. Thanks for continuing to showcase Aussie cars. I love the content!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

More to come!

[@SarahH0g4n]

My favourite car of all time. Even the 6sp ZF is amazing and rock solid.

[@masteryoda498]

I had the pleasure of driving a BA XR6 (non turbo), it was a great car to to drive, very comfortable seats, smooth powerful engine.

[@meownmazda1]

Hey Sean, I live in Warwick and while I don’t know Mal personally I do know his workshop and yes they do great work, you won’t be disappointed

[@vinnyd91]

What a handsome looking car, it's aged remarkably well. I'm a Holden man but have always admired this generation of Falcon. Congrats on your purchase!

[@arokh72]

You got a decent XR6T for under $10k? Mate that's doing bloody well. Plenty of them seem to be creeping north of that $10k mark, even for a BA/BF.

[@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310]

Yep, if you want one get one now because they’re not getting any cheaper.

[@Flying_GC]

In NZ this one would be 17k or so. Definitely on the rise

[@Jpgundarun]

Turned down a hail damaged BA Turbo with a rolling Turbo shell 3 days ago for 3.5k. I recon I could have had it on the road registered for 5K. Not enough room at my place for 2 cars at the moment though, Spewin.

[@paulsz6194]

The fly life because there is so fewer of them around in NZ...

[@blackie75]

Hard to find one under $15k in good condition where I live at the moment.

[@rogermouton2273]

I've always been more of a Euro car guy, but I do find these very appealing. Really show that there was some serious design and engineering talent here in Oz If you want a very affordable big sedan that's a great drive, it's a fine choice. I'm not surprised demand is through the roof. It was fairly obvious that when they stopped building Falcons, it was going to do great things for the value of used ones. Especially the hot ones like this. You keep this in good nick (as I know you will), and I've no doubt that its value in coming years is going to go sky high. Especially being a 6 speed manual. Good luck with it mate. I like your style.

[@andyboiii]

Im with you not building monster HP. I have an FG 50th anniversary XR6T since new and i'm keeping it completely stock. I think everyone who buys these mods them and it'll get harder and harder to find a stock and reliable version.

[@Adam-yh9xt]

Me too. Agreed!

[@hamishfullerton7309]

Mal fixed my au 5.0ltr manual pedal box a couple of years ago and did a great job at a good price, he's and expert in this area and specializes in tre-mac and other locally made manuals, definitely the to bloke to see

[@GMHX77]

Keen for the engine detailing video

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Me too!

[@DiscoFang]

Spray it with Armorall Tyre Foam. Not the Extreme Shine, just the Tyre Foam. 5 minutes and everything will look new. Kid you not, absolutely amazing. Check out these guys for the tip. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYLMq52hfrN9hM0

[@GreendragonDMX]

as long as hes actually doing a proper detail, last detailing video i seen he "polished" the outside of the car with wax, gave it gloss, gave it protection, did nothing to remove any paint defects, swirls etc

[@GreendragonDMX]

@@DiscoFang dont do this, full of sillicone, looks good untill you drive it and the dust clings to absolutely everything,esp dont use a air gun...you will fling it absolutely everywhere, degrease, hose down, spot clean with a APC and detailing brush to remove any missed spots, wipe over with a water based or sillicone free product, same results, but stays clean alot longer

[@DiscoFang]

GreendragonDMX Nope, complete nonsense. I’ve done 3 of my cars and after a year they still look mint. It’s perfectly safe for even for alternators & every surface.

[@chrispraz5198]

This car is a gem. Something we'd never get here stateside.🇺🇲

[@frankc5075]

"No bullshit mods" and thats why i love watching your videos mate! Great work!

[@savmarjanac1627]

Just give Mal a call. Really nice guy, I bought a t56 magnum off him a few years ago and clutch kit. He is always there.

[@savmarjanac1627]

The t56 magnum wasn't cheap. I think he stung me $13500 all up, no installation. But that box can handle up to 2000hp guaranteed. It's going behind my 4.6L supercharged v8 in an old school xw Ute.

[@queenslandballistics2987]

I'm very excited to see the food analogy you use, as you talk us through the falcon range. Such as the XT, SR, XR6, XR6T, XR8 and then the FPV range such as the F6 TYPHOON, GT and lastly the GT-P.

[@TaffPlays]

Dont forget the futura

[@queenslandballistics2987]

@@TaffPlays Thank you very much, I had a hunch that maybe I might've left something out from the Falcon range. Cheers...👍

[@tomodonnell3526]

My first car was a Mercury Silver XR6 BA. It was my dream to own since I grew up watching Supercars. I now own an FG, I love my falcons 😊 Both manual of course!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Good taste mate. Thanks for the comment.

[@timhamm4027]

I couldn't agree more with the manual gearbox comments, especially if its a weekend only car. Looking forward to coming videos.

[@martyburgess341]

A rare sight to see an original XR6 Turbo! I'm glad your're not gonna mess with it too much because it will hold it value or even better when it is time to sell it.

[@lobsterwhisperer7932]

indeed, a slight glance on carsales, and all have aftermarket wheels which scream, don't buy me, my owner has put me through the ringer.

[@jamesdixon4124]

another good reason for the harsh plastics is that they last longer then leathers and fabrics. Also certain colours on the falcons were really difficult to colour match after crashes. Great video! looking foreword to seeing this car more

[@plumbs7199]

Congratulations Mate on such a fine example! Love your passion for your new car ! You are a perfect custodian of Aussie Barra history! They will be worth a lot in the not too distant future!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate! I'll definitely be looking after it, but it will cop some respectful (and reversible) mods too.

[@thelegalfiction]

My fav modern ford. Ive got a white mk2 xr6t. Love it. Fun, powerful good looking beast. 330kw at the wheels. Ive got the engine out, rebuilding a forged engine to poke around 500kw at the wheels 🍻. Enjoy.

[@Noelly1980]

Awesome video mate. Love the manual gearbox. I have had the same conversation with some of my mates about auto vs manual. Manual, for me just makes them drivers cars. Nothing like the feeling of moving through the gears and making the decision for yourself. I currently have a manual FG F6 and wouldn't have it any other way. Love the B series man, looking forward to the next video.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Yup exactly right! The autos are faster, but what do you do... you just sit there and floor it. Nothing wrong with the ZF's, they're amazing automatics - just not something I was interested in.

[@Noelly1980]

100 percent man. Hats off to the ZF gearbox, they are superb gearboxes, but autos in general just bore me. Give me a clutch and a mechanical click of gears any day. 👌

[@stevenweymouth-wilson2932]

Great car, look forward to future videos. I have a BA2 F6 Typhoon and absolutely love the manual transmission behind the mighty Barra 6.

[@ethan_hsv62l]

I do like this more than I originally did now that you have given us a tour. Glad to hear that the VT has gone to a good owner. Great buy mate.

[@paulsz6194]

Love the fact that it is 100% stock..

[@AzLaRue]

I’m 16 and on my L’s with my first car, a ‘99 Toyota Corolla AE112R Levin, which is semi rare on our roads. But what makes it more rare is it’s a Japanese import, so its value may potentially inflate over time. I love the car to bits, especially with it’s factory head unit (which is a cassette player AND CD player as it’s the higher spec Levin model), but Sean you got me set on getting a mighty BA Falcon next (next as in pretty soon after I reach my P’s). A few people I know have Falcons and I strongly feel that I need to own one before they all shoot up in value, which is already happening. My plan is to try and find a really nice example of a BA and just enjoy it, respect it, and truly acknowledge it for what it is. I’ll be one of those very few P platers that own a Falcon and haven’t modified and thrashed it to pieces. I love stock vehicles. Great video man, beautiful car great buy. That’s how I want my XR6 to look like, stock, clean, and shiny.

[@Tonyc_1987]

Subscribed. I've watched a few videos and like where your channel is going mate! Keep up the good work. Great car and I'm keen to see the engine detailing video!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Coming soon!

[@jean-marcandjoshua-petsjournal]

Nice find, BA Manual XR6 Turbo. They are very rare, shame the car needs work. She will be a great drive once you resolve the issue. The Barra is a fantastic motor.

[@1969Risky]

Being a Holden man, I like the XR6 turbo engine & I'd be happy to throw that into my VY S ute any day. The BA is what the AU should have been when released. When you get the chance, go to an automotive paint supplier & buy these 2 products: Juice Super C cutting compound & 3M Perfect-It Ultrafine Machine Polish 06068. The Fords of that era suffer horribly from paint fade due to the harshness of our weather. Clean the car first to get rid of any grit & contaminants, use a machine polisher for the Juice Super C & then hit it after with the 3M Perfect-It Ultrafine Machine Polish 06068. The results will astound you & you only need to do it twice a year to protect the paint & metal. It'll keep it shiny & perfect. Excellent score with the XR6 Turbo

[@tajbennett5526]

Thoughts in comments... looks sick. Genuinely amazed how good that paint still looks

[@anakinskywalker4113]

I'm so glad you went for the manual. In my mind you cannot be a true petrol head if you don't drive a manual. it is the only way to travel if you want a drivers car to hoon around the mountain roads within legal speeds of course. It is just awesome fun to flick through the gears and feel connected to what is happening. keep up the great videos.

[@fumbles0076]

Good thing too with the manual is they keep you awake while driving those long kms! 👍

[@anakinskywalker4113]

fumbles007 definitely keeps you awake. Also makes you a better driver.

[@Adam-yh9xt]

Have owned both. FG XR6T is a WEAPON with the 6 speed auto too

[@Chriswales]

Good to see you got a fairly straight example that hasn't been messed around with. Don't know much about them so look forward to your future videos. Be careful with that clutch, I burnt one out on a manual turbo car. It was starting to slip like yours and I ignored it for too long and was left stuck at the side of the road. Avoid flooring it in high gears that puts the most amount of wear on it ... trust me I speak from experience ...

[@chrisnewton2325]

There's not many channels I will give a like to before I watch but this is one of them love the work

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate!

[@brendanmatthys3788]

It's great for me that you've just bought this car as I've just bought a BF Fairlane and getting ideas for mods/fun stuff to do to it via your channel will be awesome. Keep up the great content man!

[@obs4281]

10/10 as usual. Looking forward to more context! Great car :)

[@Deano084]

Absolutely love the fact you have mentioned and showed the #1 pirtek falcon! 💙💙💙

[@jamesmcgowen1769]

Hi Sean, in regards to the roof, I’d give it a good wash, then a clay bar. If that doesn’t help, you’ll probably need to give it a rub with 2000 grit wet n dry then a gentle buff using the best compound you can find.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate. I tested a clay bar on a small patch of the roof last night and it fixed the issue, so luckily it was just contaminants as I expected.

[@nsotelo]

@@MotoringBoxTV highly recommend using bowden's three way with the claying rubber pad, much easier to use (and clean) than clay bars. just make sure it's been thoroughly washed before hand. love the car :)

[@paulr3556]

Hiya, I'm in Perth WA, but still ordered a Malwoods short shifter for my BAXR8 5speed manual. And love it.

[@timsmith854]

Hey, remember me? I was the bloke who purchased the Ford mobile office table for my AU2. Lovely car mate. My friend bought a BA Mk I 5sp in Phantom new from the factory. Sounds like a great choice EXCEPT he sold his concourse condition E48 Charger for $24,000 to fund the purchase :( A car that would fetch well over $100-200,000 now. I guess nearly every older car enthusiast has a story of a muscle car that they sold for peanuts. Oh, and the ECU would not allow him to fan the clutch and lay rubber. Protecting the driveline, I guess. Anyway, I am so glad that you got a manual one. The turbo Barra is like all other turbo engines in the sense that it responds well to modifications - if that is what you are into. Even as stock, they are fun to drive. My uncle has a later model Tyfoon sedan, and that thing pulls quite hard. It is just a shame that it is an auto. Because the Tyfoon is a large, 4 door sedan, it does not handle as well as the two Nissan 200SX's that I have owned. That is just Physics. As far as prices go, hopefully, it will appreciate in value. Sadly for owners, if this virus drags on, we may see some bargains come up for sale. Time will tell. I am sure that you will enjoy your new purchase-all the best with it.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

As far as automotive regrets go that's a pretty big one!

[@timsmith854]

@@MotoringBoxTV Oh yeah. I have some automotive related illness. I have owned over 40 cars in my 48 years. I have many regrets - like a XA fairmont V8 hardtop, an R/T Charger, a brand new black S15, a mint boosted S14 and a heap more old Fords, Holdens & especially Valiants.

[@mickeydee3595]

Ford smashed a home run with the BA model. And for the record, anybody can drive an automatic car fast. Very few can do it in a manual. Not to mention there are far more things you can do with a manual transmission. Malwood is where I got my hurst short throw shifter for my VE SSv. Can vouch for them they are great!

[@jasonhaslett3313]

I just got a xr8 boss 260 6 speed manual after owning v8 commodores all my life... and I have to say, I absolutely love my falcon. 1 of the best Aussie cars I've owned

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Apparently the 260's were chucking out more than 260kW from factory...

[@jasonhaslett3313]

@@MotoringBoxTV mine was 225rwkw first run with just a growler intake, pacemaker extractors and high flow cats and twin 2.5inch straight exhaust. Now after tune, running 250.3rwkw

[@gregmyatt9932]

I like the BA as well. We had a BA mk ll wagon that we towed our caravan with. It was a great effort less towing vehicle with heaps of room for our whole family. I like how the BA XR6 has that pissed off looking face. Its a “get out of the way” look. Yours is in great untouched nik.

[@bradhouse4649]

Congratulations mate, it’s beautiful 👌🏻

[@re20bt]

Well done mate! Very clean & you can tell it’s been well looked after. I have a ‘04 BA XR8 and can see why the MKII is really the bees knees of the Falcons. Things to look out for on the next service - CV joints, sway bars, diff bushes and the one every owner has dealt with - the centre bearing. I’ve had to replace the lot on mine at around 120,000kms. One upgrade I would definitely recommend is the F6 / Typhoon / GT Brembo & PBR brake kit. They’re factory, so it’s an easy fit. Trust me - you won’t look back! If you ever come down to Syd would love a cruise & a coffee :)

[@gav240z]

The modern VL Turbo.

[@fumbles0076]

Congrats on your car, a very nice and clean car. I agree on the manual transmission... they're a lot of fun!! A proud owner of a fg falcon xr6 turbo 6sp manual!👍

[@XA393GT]

Looks like you have picked yourself up a great car and at a bargain price. Well done! I am a BF II owner with the zf6. Although my car is lightly modified, i have done many things to keep a higher level of refinement within the car. Things such a sound proofing the cabin and boot, full fpv leather interior and all touch points replaced with new or close to new condition. I have also replaced just about every bush, mount, joint, arm that can be replaced along with oem rated shocks and heavy duty stock height springs. Do yourself a solid and get the car up on the hoist and do a full inspection. You will be surprised at how well these cars still drive even with busted or worn out parts... Then they get better and better when said parts are renewed. Subscribed for future updates!

[@yagamicelco2508]

19:58 Zac Baldy getting called out lmao

[@AdventureSupreme]

I'm super jealous. I picked up a BA MKII XR6 manual last year in the same colour, and while I adore it and it's got very low km's I've always craved an XR6 Turbo. It looks stunning!

[@AdiosAdiosAdios]

I would love to see an engine detailing/cleanup video! Looking forward to more xr6 vids

[@shhmule]

Having been a Ford fan, I really enjoy watching the details of this car! I am, however, a proud Holden CalaisV owner, and I feel a lot more at home in the Commy.

[@shazzam6246]

Very nice. I have the 2003 xr6t in mercury silver and 4 speed auto, unmodified and well maintained. Its my daily driver and a pleasure to drive. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with your new(ish) car. Keep up the good work.

[@SGTschultz1986]

I’ve always loved the BA/BF XR6/8 Thinking back to when they first came out it was a significant improvement on looks though I don’t find the AU to be as bad now as I did back in the day. Both my brother’s have owned a BA XR6 and I really enjoyed driving their XR6s when ever I got the chance.

[@leeperkins84]

Awesome work mate, the trim is cool, always liked the Ba/Bf. You'll be right with Mal Wood.

[@Wolf1ekun]

We have a few BAs in the family but none quite as clean as this - it looks stunning! One of the things I love most is they’re easy to work on and easy to do little upgrades/mods with parts from other models. If you’re interested in fitting an auto-dimming rear view mirror let me know, it takes about 10 minutes and I’d be happy to donate a wiring loom that can be plugged into the auxiliary power plug behind the fuse box.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Yeah, it's been interesting learning about the car and find out what they can be upgraded with. Obviously it's also night and day when you compare how many aftermarket upgrade parts are available compared to the old AU.

[@basic086]

Your channel is full of Aussie treasures 🔥🔥🇦🇺 you make us proud!

[@histriamagna1014]

Slovenia watching.👍👍

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Welcome back.

[@histriamagna1014]

@@MotoringBoxTV Always waiting for your new videos. One of the most sincere car channels. Keep doing it the same way.

[@rwd323]

Nice car, even better being manual and with those seats. I never really understood the negativity towards the ba/bf interior either, yes some of the plastics are cheap and bit flimsy but it looks pretty good - much better than a vy/vz!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

The interior is surprisingly well built in my opinion. Others may disagree.

[@echosan9]

I had picked up a 5 speed mk1 about 18 months ago. The usual opened marketplace at the right time, seller had originally intended to part it out. Asked him if he'd sell the whole car, he said 1500, was down there within 30 minutes of the ad being posted. Threw registration on it online and drove it home, albeit without a working clutch pedal. Really only needed a small list of work that I completed in my shed, biggest being dropping the gearbox to replace the concentric slave cylinder. Threw on some series 1 AU Tickford 5 spoke wheels and that was it until I sold it after doing a few interstate trips in it

[@sch-corp]

I assume the diff bushes have been done? Looks brilliant. Low km and under $10k you have a keeper for sure. Feeling very nostalgic for my old one now!

[@sch-corp]

Oh and the manual/auto debate - the ZFs are known for lunching themselves unless you put a trans cooler in, which probably costs as much as a new uprated clutch for yours, so it's horses for courses really.

[@perry8905]

Looks great and I am looking forward to the future episodes. I agree with you getting a manual car over a auto, it just feels like you are in more in control and a bit more fun. A great job again with the choice of car.

[@emmareporter4324]

i love how understated the styling is!

[@bradcrawford9856]

Love the new car! Long live the mighty ford falcon

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks mate, loving it.

[@vadeout.]

I considered gettin one of these till I took an mk2 xr5 turbo for a spin.. Had to go with the Focus. Nice comprehensive vid 👍

[@tyronedoyle]

I wish the XR6 turbos were P plate legal in Victoria. If so I would've gotten on over my BMW e93 335i. BA/BF/FG/FGX Falcons have always been some of my favourite cars if not my favourite cars. Glad to see a KZbin channel focusing on our great Aussie cars! Still hurts our car manufacturering industry is dead.

[@MotoringBoxTV]

FG XR6's seem to be the P plate weapon of choice these days. I think they wouldn't be much slower than my B-Series XR6T.

[@tyronedoyle]

@@MotoringBoxTV Very much true. It won't be long till I get myself an FG XR6/XR6 turbo. Finding a clean manual one is a struggle though

[@munnsie100]

So nice to see one of these that isn't rooted, and it's manual! We had one of the very last BF XR6s as a rental car quite a few years ago, even in NA form they pull like a train. The turbo must be so much better.

[@peterriggall8409]

Thanks for showing the car before you got stuck into it. Will be good to follow the journey. 6 speed manual makes the car way more attractive IMHO. Looks like car has been garaged. Low kms. too. It has gone to the right person.

[@thecamlog]

I remember riding passenger in the backseat of an XR6 and the rear seats felt like a sofa it was so comfy

[@MotoringBoxTV]

They're quite comfortable surprisingly.

[@Xen2288]

Another awesome video! So keen to see more vidoes on the XR6T I myself own a BA ute and love it. I had to do a clutch on it. I couldn't recommends Xtreme clutches more. Get the complete clutch kit from them, that includes a lightweight flywheel *massive improvement* spigot bearing, thrust bearing, new bolts and more. Love your vidoes

[@DATONALKY]

Nice find mate, super tidy!

[@MotoringBoxTV]

Thanks 👍

[@jman4652]

So agree. I love the look of the ba and bf. Especially the xr style. But I love my au Fairmont. Love the channel mate.

[@HomeGymAustralia]

This has me so nostalgic about my first car, a beautiful sapphire blue BA one xr6

[@prolosertheatomistic8101]

I had a Lightning Strike BA XR6 with the black stripes as my first car. What're you onto now? I couldn't leave the B series and upgraded to my beloved 6sp BF, still in Lightning Strike ;)

[@fitzyholden1036]

Start saving for a diff or two. Drove one as a company car for years and loved it but shit did a lot of weird things go wrong before it even got to 100,000 clicks.

[@tx5brent]

Mal Wood has always been the go to for gearbox stuff in the falcon and commodore scenes. I have used a few extreme clutches with good result too. I believe that it may be a good idea to replace the concentric slave cylinder with a high quality unit while youre in there too.

[@georgecupac1202]

That's so much better than the AU. And if it's less than 10k you really got a good deal

[@Tommy-Gunnns]

under 10k wow good find these are really hard to find in that kind of nik im keeping my barra forever camrys just dont do it for me

[@Cyclingchoice]

Waiting for the therapeutic engine bay wash! Congrats on the purchase!

[@aidancahill7742]

My favourite falcon colour has got to be Blueprint Blue. The silver is a close second

[@Pteradigm]

hell yeah dude, picked up a couple of cheap ba's this year. absolute gems. good choice

[@senpailonk]

Super cool! I just picked one of these up a couple of months ago, factory turbo manual sunroof for 7k. I'm interested to see what mods you do, I've just done matinence on mine and bought some new wheels, its bone stock otherwise, its the most reliable and comfortable car I've owned so far though and I'm loving it!

[@costagiourtis2531]

Mal is probs the greatest engineer/fabricater

[@joshfuller5917]

Awsome mate i have the exact same car but in blaze gold, top cars just need some loving since they getting abit older now

[@2burning2turning]

I had the mal wood option 3+ with the mal wool short shift and remote bleeder. It felt good and drove good, but five weeks later to the day, the arp flywheel bolts mal used broke and you could hear them floating around in the bellhousing. Mal fixed her up straight away. 3 months later the clutch was toast, kept slipping and couldn’t hold the power. Another trip from the sunny coast to Warwick and $1000 later she was good to go. If I had my time again I’d go the npc twin plate, still an ace clutch (mal wood option 5) but closer to home.

[@lachlandunn3097]

If you are planning to break off into different manufacturers you should do some datsun utes or sedans

[@Fingermunch]

Hi mate ! Love your new ride. I had an FG 50th Anniversary Turbo. Was one of my favourite all time cars...wish I still had it !

[@nikviscos1055]

Always looking forward to seeing your new videos.!

[@ScarnonCunce]

When it comes to under the bonnet, I just go off what Scotty Kilmer and me old man say; "It doesn't hurt anything if it's a little dirty." Well, looks like you'll finally chop me FG XR6 with one of your cars now. Sweet ride mate.

[@Flying_GC]

Bought an F6 Typhoon brand new in 05, Merc Silver is what i chose still love that on a BA. Have a black BA XR6t now in auto, and prefer the way it drives vs the manual F6. Nice car

[@bradg5910]

Just noticing the yanks are going nuts for our barra turbo. Truly one of the world's great 6 cylinder engine. It was actually codenamed Seagull when being developed because it would shit on anything that got in its way. Quirky fact..

[@lilcreampie2686]

You have a really good taste in cars very nice mate

[@task82]

You'll love the mighty Barra!! I had an xr6t motor and running gear out of a ute in a wagon, it was such a sleeper and an absolute rocket!! These motors are pretty cheap to get significant power out of. In saying that, once you get the clutch sorted, you'll be happy as a pig in shit anyway. Enjoy the new rig mate, I'm stoked for you :)

[@dannynicholas3908]

I've got a bf xr8 in bionic and the paint is perfect.