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got the car back tonight.all I can say is... wow.

superclean. the Mercury guys have really done a good job.

took some better pics (all other stuff was off my phone's camera).

also have a video which I will post soon.

first up, Dyno sheet

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actually the auto does work really well. at least without a load behind. hope it holds up ok.

doesnt come off boost so much. the hill up to my house on one approach is very steep. previously almost came to a stop. now it just keeps pulling all the way

haha, you bet

havent done any off road driving so keen to give it a go sometime for sure.

when you're ready mate ...we'll take it moderately easy but challenging to start off with to get the confidence up....and go from there.

am in south brissy. plenty of guys around here that can pull us out if stuck :)

  • 4 weeks later...

hey mate any more updates?

fuel economy observations?

temps? etc

fuel economy is not surprisingly poor. 22L/100km around town 50% and highway 50%

update on how it drives - fantastic. power delivery is smooth and acceleration anytime is awesome.

no towing yet but just took delivery of trailer so will update more at end of April after a few trips to the track

  • 10 months later...

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