495rwhp Taxi!!!! - Page 3

EATHSV · 20-07-2011, 01:29 AM

Impressive. Big step above a Econospec Falcodore that usually drives you home. The Tassie boys have it backwards we're gettin prius's and jazz down here....

**GasoLane** · 21-07-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by EATHSV

Impressive. Big step above a Econospec Falcodore that usually drives you home. The Tassie boys have it backwards we're gettin prius's and jazz down here....

The last time I caught a taxi in Tas (a very long time ago) the drivers wore a suit with a white shirt and tie !!

That didn't help their driving though.

Cabbie · 22-07-2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Phildo

Running a taxi on petrol is only really suitable if you're doing the job as a hobby.

This guy has income from other sources (ie owning multiple taxis), so this car is a bit of fun. Not particularly profitable, but a heap of fun. But he doesn't need income from this car because there's plenty of money coming from the rest of the business.

There's a guy in Perth running an FG G6E Turbo on petrol.

Sorry Phildo,for a Tech guy, I don’t think that you have a clue on how my business runs(Hobby,yer right),yes you are on the right path in saying that I have multiple taxis,13 in fact In my Town (Casino) and another 2 more in another Town, Total of 15 Cabs(Plus 3 Hire Cars) including the one you referenced to(This Cab runs in my business like a silver service Taxi, with my wife and myself as the ONLY drivers other than our mechanic)we run this vehicle as a pre booked cab and mainly works with corporate, medical Transfers, so to say this cab is Not particularly profitable, Well if you haven’t worked it out Phildo,this cab not only pays for itself, it makes a profit.

You are right in saying that it would be a lot of fun, it is, when you do the Hours and ks that I do, I like to be comfee and have some go when I need it (That’s the pros for owning a business), sometimes when i go up or come back from runs to places like, Brisbane/Gold Coast Airports or Medical Transfers, somtimes i run empty, That’s when I find its a good time to have a play in this cab.

Why do I run this cab on petrol and not LPG?

The suppliers of LPG in our area supply a bad mix of LPG which causes our other Cabs to have converter clean outs more often than not, we are waiting for a new supplier to supply 100% Propane to us which will be soon, than we will look at maybe converting this cab to LPG,with all the Mods,we seem to be returning good consumption figures on our long distance work, which is mainly what this cab does.

Anybody looking for LPG Conversions, Talk to Adam and the boys from 1st Class Taxis on the Gold Coast for LPG fitouts,They do a TOP JOB,They will be doing our G6ET if I decide to go that way.

Phildo,if you want This guy (you can call me Cabbie if you like)to help you either in the Taxi Industry or a Taxi Driving Job,Dont hesitate in getting in contact with me. I would love to help you out or set you straight.

davenl5l · 23-07-2011, 02:04 PM

well done a hot car not a tradie ute and he claims it all on tax !!

Mr Hardware · 23-07-2011, 03:12 PM

That's awesome Cabbie.

**TUF_302** · 23-07-2011, 06:04 PM

Thats a quick taxi ride!!

deesun · 24-07-2011, 01:13 AM

Welcome to the forums Cabbie. There are a few of your type on here particularly in the LPG section. Will you be going SVI or Li with the gas conversion? And like most have drooled, nice Cab there Cabbie.

Cabbie · 24-07-2011, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by deesun

Welcome to the forums Cabbie. There are a few of your type on here particularly in the LPG section. Will you be going SVI or Li with the gas conversion? And like most have drooled, nice Cab there Cabbie.

Hi deesun,thanks for the welcome and the comment on our Cab,id say we will be going down the road of the liquid injection option,we are still finding info on this though,but i will be leaving this with our head mechanic (Rod)but im sure we will go this way,once we sort out our LPG issue (Bad Gas).

deesun · 24-07-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cabbie

but im sure we will go this way,once we sort out our LPG issue (Bad Gas).

Yeah, haven't we all had that problem

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Cabbie · 24-07-2011, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by deesun

Yeah, haven't we all had that problem

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Yeah,I agree.lol

Wheelsforsale · 26-07-2011, 06:29 PM

thats crazy! at least you wont arrive late, even if you get picked up late!

falconnut · 26-07-2011, 07:48 PM

Crazy Taxi in real life anyone? :p Awesome car thanks for sharing!

Cabbie · 25-09-2011, 09:05 PM

We have just ordered more parts to hopefully get over 500rwhp before we go to Willowbank Raceway to see if we can get in the Guinness book of records for the worlds fastest 1/4 mile Cab/Taxi with all proceeds raised going to Ourkids who raise money for hospitals with shortage of equipment in there childrens wards.

**Grunter** · 25-09-2011, 10:16 PM

Nice one!

Post up when your going and I'll be there to watch (and go a couple of runs of course)

Mr Hardware · 26-09-2011, 01:11 PM

Sounds awesome Cabbie, chuck up some pictures!

TheSneakiness · 26-09-2011, 01:26 PM

Awesome. Perfect excuse to go out and have a watch.

And buy a helmet and take the bongo bus down the quarter while watching my missus' eyes roll in the back of her head.

raised by monkeys · 26-09-2011, 02:38 PM

haha.....

" hello, can i have a taxi to number [insert address here] "
" how many people sir? "
" just me and 4 semi slick tyres "
" and where are you going? "
" to the end of the closest drag strip "

**GasoLane** · 27-09-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Cabbie

We have just ordered more parts to hopefully get over 500rwhp before we go to Willowbank Raceway to see if we can get in the Guinness book of records for the worlds fastest 1/4 mile Cab/Taxi with all proceeds raised going to Ourkids who raise money for hospitals with shortage of equipment in there childrens wards.

And of course to prove it really is a country cab you will have 4 very inebriated station hands on their way home from the B&S Ball..... right ?

bang_on33 · 28-09-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Hardware

That's awesome Cabbie.

+2 .

last fairlane · 28-09-2011, 05:47 PM

I saw this today
It was going along Beaudesert Rd at Coopers plains and it did a U turn
I looked at the twin pipes on the right side the mag wheels
and no LPG stickers
and I thought to my self
thats my next car
The Mrs has a BA Ghia
and I have an AU Monty on LPG
so thats My next one
I will settle for the standard 300HP

thanks John

Cabbie · 17-05-2012, 09:42 PM

Just come back from the Dyno today,it now has 400rwkw(was 369rwkw).Casino has its 8th mile drags at our Airport this weekend(19th)we are going to give it a run over there before we end up at willowbank,Our local Westpac surf live saving helicopter and Ourkids foundation will be over there with us to rase money for there orginisations.If your interested in running your car,enter at www.dragcity.com.au (summerland Drags).

Buntz · 18-05-2012, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Cabbie

Just come back from the Dyno today,it now has 400rwkw(was 369rwkw).Casino has its 8th mile drags at our Airport this weekend(19th)we are going to give it a run over there before we end up at willowbank,Our local Westpac surf live saving helicopter and Ourkids foundation will be over there with us to rase money for there orginisations.If your interested in running your car,enter at www.dragcity.com.au (summerland Drags).

No Taxi jokes are made about this Falcon.

THE SLUG · 18-05-2012, 08:48 AM

That's awesome!! I'd pay a premium for a ride in that! How many kms does she have now? Thanks for sharing

Cabbie · 24-05-2012, 11:06 PM

Hope this works,did the old copy & paste.

http://www.nbnnews.com.au/index.php/...sino-airstrip/

Raised a few bucks for the Helicopter & for Ourkids Foundation and had a heap of fun,nearly smoked the tyres the whole 8th mile on my first run.

TMC · 25-05-2012, 10:05 AM

All I can say is "Why not?".

TMC · 25-05-2012, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Cabbie

Why do I run this cab on petrol and not LPG?

The suppliers of LPG in our area supply a bad mix of LPG which causes our other Cabs to have converter clean outs more often than not, we are waiting for a new supplier to supply 100% Propane to us which will be soon, than we will look at maybe converting this cab to LPG,with all the Mods,we seem to be returning good consumption figures on our long distance work, which is mainly what this cab does.

Anybody looking for LPG Conversions, Talk to Adam and the boys from 1st Class Taxis on the Gold Coast for LPG fitouts,They do a TOP JOB,They will be doing our G6ET if I decide to go that way.

If you fitted LPi, (JTG the only option for you) there is no convertor to worry about. Just fill her up and plant it.

Cabbie · 26-05-2012, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TMC

If you fitted LPi, (JTG the only option for you) there is no convertor to worry about. Just fill her up and plant it.

We are looking at becoming fitters of LPG (our Workshop is Called Global Fleet Care) & yes we will be fitting LPI when we become installers.

Cabbie · 16-06-2012, 01:01 PM

A few runs are now on you tube,RWHP should be 536RWHP not 545,would be good if it had that little bit more though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWgJv-u7k6w&feature=plcp