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GK

#166995
March 30, 2015, 01:58:29 AM Last Edit: March 30, 2015, 02:34:50 AM by GK
Painting the front fence project well underway. We're about 65% through painting the undercoat. We had half done (myself and daughter #1) in 3 hours this morning.

We pulled up stumps (Aussies World Cup Cricket Champs again), had lunch then went and test drove a Ford Kuga. It had the 2.0 Duratorq diesel engine. It pulled really well off the line, but was somewhat disappointing in overtaking scenarios. it was loaded with tech though.

Tomorrow, we're taking another one for a spin, this time it will have the 2.0 Ecoboost engine and the DSG gearbox fitted. That might make it somewhat more lively.

It's between this car and the Ford Territory 4.0 I6 Petrol. If the Ecoboost engine gives me the oomph I need at overtaking speeds, then it might just get the nod over the Territory. Sunroof, auto opening and closing hatch, adaptive cruise control, blind spot warning, front parking sensors are quite handy features to have.

Choices.

Anyway, after tea tonight, we put in another hour of painting.

Tomorrow, a few hours painting in the morning, and a few more test drives!  [thumbsup]
2001 Ducati  Monster 900S ie
JE high comp pistons, bit of porting, open airbox with DP filter, PC3 with custom map, CCW matched injectors, Termignoni cf slip ons, 14:39 gearing.

Gone but not forgotten!
Honda VFR800i, Honda CBR600F3, Honda CBX750, Norton Commando 750S, Suzuki GS750, Yamaha XT250, Kawasaki Z250, Kawasaki KX80, Honda XL250, Suzuki TC100.

ducpainter

#166996
March 30, 2015, 03:14:07 AM
morning
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


ungeheuer

#166997
March 30, 2015, 04:21:21 AM
4 litre I6 petrol Territory is a notoriously thirsty beast....  Why not the V6 Diesel?  8lt/100km, not quite as frugal as a Mondeo diesel but pretty good fora large beast.
Ducati 1100S Monster + Ducati 1260S Multistrada + Moto Guzzi Griso 1200SE

Previously: Ducati1200SMultistradaDucatiMonster696DucatiSD900MotoMorini31/2

DarkMonster620

#166998
March 30, 2015, 06:28:51 AM
morning . . .didnt oversleep . . . was sitting in my porch enjoying the cool breeze . . .
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."

GK

#166999
March 30, 2015, 06:35:39 AM
Morning!

Ung, the diesel is simply under powered.

More concerning though, is the problems being reported about the diesel gearbox. No such concerns about the petrol box.

Also, I can always put it on LPG later if I like.

The Kuga with the Ecoboost will be an interesting drive though.
2001 Ducati  Monster 900S ie
JE high comp pistons, bit of porting, open airbox with DP filter, PC3 with custom map, CCW matched injectors, Termignoni cf slip ons, 14:39 gearing.

Gone but not forgotten!
Honda VFR800i, Honda CBR600F3, Honda CBX750, Norton Commando 750S, Suzuki GS750, Yamaha XT250, Kawasaki Z250, Kawasaki KX80, Honda XL250, Suzuki TC100.

the_Journeyman

#167000
March 30, 2015, 07:12:05 AM Last Edit: March 30, 2015, 07:13:48 AM by the_Journeyman
That 4L I-6 from Ford has always been thirsty.  Good motor, just uses a lot of fuel.  A version of it used to be available in the F150 over here.  Not much improvement over the V8.

Morning.

JM
Got Torque?
Quote from: r_ciao on January 28, 2011, 10:30:29 AM
ADULT TRUTHS

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

GK

#167001
March 30, 2015, 07:20:50 AM
Morning JM.

Good but thirsty sums it up well!

It's a great engine in turbo guise too, but only marginally better on juice than a V8.
2001 Ducati  Monster 900S ie
JE high comp pistons, bit of porting, open airbox with DP filter, PC3 with custom map, CCW matched injectors, Termignoni cf slip ons, 14:39 gearing.

Gone but not forgotten!
Honda VFR800i, Honda CBR600F3, Honda CBX750, Norton Commando 750S, Suzuki GS750, Yamaha XT250, Kawasaki Z250, Kawasaki KX80, Honda XL250, Suzuki TC100.

the_Journeyman

#167002
March 30, 2015, 07:58:37 AM
We never got the turbo version, but it's been available in the full size Ford since the 70s in one version or another.  My grandad's 1978 Ford truck has the carburated version.  Which reminds me, I need to go check on it, it's only got about 75,000 miles on it and just sits most of the time now.

JM
Got Torque?
Quote from: r_ciao on January 28, 2011, 10:30:29 AM
ADULT TRUTHS

10. Bad decisions make good stories.

ducpainter

#167003
March 30, 2015, 08:29:37 AM
Quote from: the_Journeyman on March 30, 2015, 07:58:37 AM
We never got the turbo version, but it's been available in the full size Ford since the 70s in one version or another.  My grandad's 1978 Ford truck has the carburated version.  Which reminds me, I need to go check on it, it's only got about 75,000 miles on it and just sits most of the time now.

JM
I believe the motor that was in Fords forever...which started as a 240 cu in I-6 and was a 300 in Gramps P/U is a very different motor than this 4l I-6.

If it' isn't...get the new I-6...it'll be thirsty for about a million miles. ;)
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Popeye the Sailor

#167004
March 30, 2015, 09:06:40 AM
Sold the F250.

Someone is very interested in my F350.

Wasn't planning on selling it buy 12k for a 6500 truck is hard to resist.
If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

ducpainter

#167005
March 30, 2015, 09:07:39 AM
You gonna buy a 20K truck to replace the 2? [evil]
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


duccarlos

#167006
March 30, 2015, 09:39:13 AM
If only they would have come out with a small diesel pickup. Chevy had the opportunity with their revamped Colorado.
Quote from: polivo on November 16, 2011, 12:18:55 PM
my keyboard just served me with paternity suit.

Popeye the Sailor

#167007
March 30, 2015, 11:42:21 AM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 30, 2015, 09:07:39 AM
You gonna buy a 20K truck to replace the 2? [evil]

Nah-I still have my Jeep and I'm not hauling near as much anymore. Just not worth the expense out here.

I bought the F250 for $2800, used it for almost four years, sold it for $4500.

I can't justify having so many cars after I quit my job and sold the rental properties. My income is slightly diminished these days.
If the state had not cut funding for the mental institutions, this project could never have happened.

Needle99

#167008
March 30, 2015, 01:48:56 PM
Morning. ..
2004 S4R, Full Termi Kit, marving midpipe, DP Clutch pressure plate, Rizoma Open Clutch Cover,  Ducabike Slave Cyl and some tasteful carbon blingy goodness

DarkMonster620

#167009
March 30, 2015, 01:53:03 PM
Quote from: Needle99 on March 30, 2015, 01:48:56 PM
Morning. ..
go back to sleep and wait for dp to say it's morning
Carlos
I said I was smart, never that I had my shit together
Quote from: ducatiz on March 27, 2014, 08:34:34 AMDucati is the pretty girl that can't walk in heels without stumbling. I still love her.
"When you have eliminated all which is impossible, then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."
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