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Old 08-09-2006, 09:37 PM   #1
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Well I finally picked her up on Wednesday, I would have posted pics up earlier but with work and having too much fun with the car I haven't had much time. I know, I know it needs a wash already.

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Old 08-09-2006, 09:40 PM   #2
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nice! a 220 as well! just needs front pods :P
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Old 09-09-2006, 11:48 AM   #3
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nice! a 220 as well! just needs front pods :P
Does it have this already?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
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Old 09-09-2006, 12:37 PM   #4
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Hmm....dunno about that eBay ad. Thats off a BA, right?

It would need some significant modifications to fit the MAF in there. And the price is huuuge!!
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Old 08-09-2006, 09:41 PM   #5
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Now that just screams sexxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxy ;)

Well done mate, nice ride.
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Old 08-09-2006, 09:51 PM   #6
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Nice car, well done!

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Old 08-09-2006, 10:10 PM   #7
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That looks unreal...nice work.

And a GT40 upper manifold!!!!!
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Old 08-09-2006, 10:17 PM   #8
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Awesome ride man - congrats
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Old 08-09-2006, 10:20 PM   #9
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Looks good. The BA rims suit it well.
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Old 08-09-2006, 10:33 PM   #10
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Very nice pick up. I really like the BA rims on it. Hoping to get one in the next 6 months. Cheers Phil
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Old 08-09-2006, 11:00 PM   #11
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Looks mean as! Is it auto or man?
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Old 08-09-2006, 11:49 PM   #12
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Old 09-09-2006, 12:02 AM   #13
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Old 09-09-2006, 03:58 PM   #14
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Old 09-09-2006, 04:51 PM   #15
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But what are "pods" ?
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Old 09-09-2006, 01:23 AM   #17
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Old 09-09-2006, 06:26 AM   #18
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xr8ute - A GT40 upper manifold, thanks for solving that one. No one was able to tell me what it was.

Private9 - It's an auto, I was after a manual but this was just too good to pass up.

It's also got premo sound, herrod headers and cats, larger T-series (apparently) throttle body, larger MAF, herrod intake pipe and a 2.5" cat back system. It's a bloody nice car.
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xr8ute - A GT40 upper manifold, thanks for solving that one. No one was able to tell me what it was.

Private9 - It's an auto, I was after a manual but this was just too good to pass up.

It's also got premo sound, herrod headers and cats, larger T-series (apparently) throttle body, larger MAF, herrod intake pipe and a 2.5" cat back system. It's a bloody nice car.
Yep 70mm TB you can see there with the wings on it. Id tell you to put the engine cover back on (i reckon it looks a LOT cleaner with it personally) but not sure if it would fit with that manifold. Do you have it? If it doesnt fit I might be interested in it if you wanna let it go.....

The BA rims look great on AU's, they really suit them so well, and on a lowered one like yours it really sets them off.
But get on the phone to FTG and get yourself some pods for the front bar, they'll cost you $120 or so, but trust me, you'll be glad you put 'em on.
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Yep 70mm TB you can see there with the wings on it. Id tell you to put the engine cover back on (i reckon it looks a LOT cleaner with it personally) but not sure if it would fit with that manifold. Do you have it? If it doesnt fit I might be interested in it if you wanna let it go.....

The BA rims look great on AU's, they really suit them so well, and on a lowered one like yours it really sets them off.
But get on the phone to FTG and get yourself some pods for the front bar, they'll cost you $120 or so, but trust me, you'll be glad you put 'em on.
A bloke that i know has an engine cover lying around so i'm going to see if we can get it to fit, just to clean up the engine bay. I would get the pods for the front bar but I don't reckon i'd make it up my own driveway if I did.

Now can someone confirm that this red is called Venom?
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Old 09-09-2006, 06:54 AM   #21
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That's one very nice looking ride there
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Old 09-09-2006, 07:00 AM   #22
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Old 09-09-2006, 07:32 AM   #23
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make you a deal i will swap my left arm plus my AU for your car lol :

seriously mate very nice car and i think it was said above the BA wheels really set it off

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Old 09-09-2006, 07:34 AM   #24
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And to think that there are people out there that say the AU is ugly. Well :MrT_anim: :thebirds:
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I'm not too happy with the 2.5" cat back system, so what exhaust would you guys recommend?
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I'm not too happy with the 2.5" cat back system, so what exhaust would you guys recommend?
You mean noise, power, or both?
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I absolutely love the series 3 220kw xr8s, especially the ones fitted with the rebel body kits, they look fantastic. Hopefully in a few years time i will find a nice manual one in red, ive seen some for as low as 17g. Congrats on the purchase and post up a sound clip so we can hear the beast
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You mean noise, power, or both?
Both of course, I don't want a show pony.

And what are these pods? Anyone got a pic?
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without a seccond thought, go twin 2 1/4.......

thats what i have on my NC and it sounds great
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Very nice mate and welcome to the AU world !!!!!
Time to change your nic name.
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