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10-09-2007, 06:34 PM
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Fairmont Ghia
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Location: NSW
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I finally secured my new project car, but only thanks to Adam (FOCUSonTHIS). Without your help, it wouldn't have happened. So thank you.
All the details here! http://eurofordclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2535#2535 I'm excited! Timmeh  |
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10-09-2007, 07:21 PM
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AFF Post NAZI
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Albury
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Nice one tim. congrats on the whine. i expect to hear a nice whine soon!!! lol
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10-09-2007, 07:27 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
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Looking forward to seeing this project as it gets into full swing. Well done. Looks to be in great condition. A good base.
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10-09-2007, 09:03 PM
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Old enough to know better
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Top choice Timmeh. And knowing your standards, you'll do a superb job on the project. Plus another Zetec E engine back into the fold!!! Yehhh!!
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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10-09-2007, 09:32 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Tim....great car....only because I have seen it and been for a drive in it. Hope you have a good trip back mate
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10-09-2007, 09:37 PM
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AFF Post NAZI
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10-09-2007, 09:46 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Melbourne
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For Tim and I to know....and only for you to dream about
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Previous Cars 2002 AUIII XR6 1995 EF Falcon XR6 2003 LR Focus Zetec 1989 KE Laser TX3 |
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10-09-2007, 09:59 PM
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Well hello Mr Fancypants
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Perth
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hahaha. congrats mate. it is exactly the same as the car i had my accident in. keep an eye out for an English Fast FDord magazine., they have lots of tuners and details in there. i am pretty sure you can buy ST24 replica bodykits from the UK. i am very interestd in teh supercharger route. i have got tyhe bug with my new car and want to modify it. lowering the things is a good start, and 17's fill the arches nicely. love your choice of wheels except for one thing...i wanted those!!!
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10-09-2007, 10:02 PM
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Fairmont Ghia
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: NSW
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10-09-2007, 10:05 PM
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Fairmont Ghia
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Location: NSW
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I definitely do not want an ST bodykit, I'm actually talking to a team now about a genuine Super Tourer bodykit but I fear the cost of it, but we'll see anyhow. I hope this car remains accident free! Timmeh |
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11-09-2007, 09:23 AM
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Motorsport Guru
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: The Blue Mountains, N.S.W.
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Looks like it's got massive potential and I really look forward to following the progress until the finished results. Looks like we'll be making a few trips to the racetrack again. Well done Tim.
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Interior Enhancements: Footwell Lighting, Brushed Alum. H/brake Handle, 6 Disc In-Dash System. Exterior Enhancements: ST170 Wheels, Richbrook Shorty Aerial, Euro-Spec Hatch Handle. Performance Enhancements: Ate Callipers/EBC Rotors/EBC Greens Stuff Pads, ST170 Suspension, Herrod's Custom Tune, Ford Racing Coated Exhaust Manifold & Bespoke 2.25in Exhaust. Awards: AFD '07 EFOC Best Focus, SFS '09 EFOC Best Focus, SFS '10 RSOC O/all Best Focus, AFD '10 CFC O/all Best Focus. |
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11-09-2007, 11:23 AM
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Old enough to know better
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Timmeh, any reason for the Jackson Racing Supercharger (Ford Racing) rather than the Powerworks??
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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11-09-2007, 11:43 AM
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formally ozmondeo
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SE burbs Melbourne
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it looks tops, and at a good price. let the mods begin. parts are a to find and are very expencive.
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11-09-2007, 12:34 PM
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Boss for Go, L98 for Show
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Victorialand
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Looking forward to see it today Tim. Oh XR8 is ready for the convoy duty.
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11-09-2007, 08:11 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne, VIC
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Likewise my XR8 mate, ready for convoy from Goulburn or Bowral tomorrow arvo!
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12-09-2007, 06:19 PM
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12-09-2007, 11:33 PM
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Zoom Zoom
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne, VIC
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Yum!
Clear indicators first mod just like the CL?!!!
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13-09-2007, 10:15 AM
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Supes
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Looks the goods Tim, hope the pick up went well.
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13-09-2007, 05:53 PM
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Fairmont Ghia
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: NSW
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Thanks Mark, not only for the photos but the wheels and the massive help cleaning the thing after its trip from Melbourne.
The trip went well. I flew down on Jetstar to Melbourne on the Tuesday night ($79 airfare), where Gary (XR_Strider_GuY) picked me up from the airport in his beautiful XR8. We went over to Richmond and after some confusion in the narrow tiny streets, finally found the car and did the cash deal thing. We went back to Gary's place and after Gary did a Jeremy Clarkson on my car, I crashed the night there. The next morning I left Melbourne at 4.30am for Sydney. My aim was to be in Sydney by early afternoon to get the car ready for WSID that night, as I was passing through Sydney on my way home to Newcastle. I did not stop from leaving Melbourne to arriving in Sydney, 9 hours straight, 900km, 52 litres of fuel, which I estimate to be 5.78L / 100km on the freeway. Fifth gear is just so tall, the engine is not working at all at 110kmh. I didn't need to stop for food, toilet, or fuel, so I did the whole trip in one hit, and the car was fine. The fuel light had just come on. Mark helped me wash the car after we fitted his old 16 inch Cougar rims to the Mondeo that I bought from him. They look awesome until I can afford a set of 18s, so thanks Mark! The car needs a good paint doctor / claybar / polish / wax to bring out the depth of colour and shine, and remove all the swirls and marks on the clear coat, but otherwise scrubbed up well. WSID was a disaster, but only because I didn't get to run the car thanks to their incompetence, but that's another story. Anyhow, really happy with the car. I didn't know the 00 model got the Zetec black top engine ( as opposed to the previous generation silver tops found in all other Mondeos), and it's HEAPS more smooth than my Focus engine. The computer is far less intrusive, I assume that has alot to do with the emission controls. I just love the engine, so do my friends at work that have driven the car. It's just so smooth and loves to rev! I'll give a more detailed report on the car soon with more photos, but thanks for putting some up now Mark. Thanks for all the positive comments, it will be at a Eurofordclub meet near you soon! Timmeh |
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13-09-2007, 06:38 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Brisbane
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Excellent Tim
Glad to hear you have it, and that you are very happy with it !
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13-09-2007, 07:52 PM
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Its yellow, NOT green!
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Hunter Valley
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Did you end up getting the free ticket for WSID Tim?
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13-09-2007, 08:01 PM
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Zoom Zoom
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne, VIC
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Holy crap that fuel economy is amazing! Glad you love the car.
Good to see you behind a Zetec again!
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13-09-2007, 09:46 PM
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Fairmont Ghia
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: NSW
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I haven't called yet, I'll probably do it tomorrow. I was flat out today. I'll see how I go!
Thanks for the well wishes! Timmeh |
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Timmeh's new ride (and some heartfelt thank yous)
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