One Hot G220 - Page 2

sfr rob · 07-02-2006, 06:05 PM

i kinda like the idea, only thing that lets it down is the rear end and the bad stripes!

Maybe if the front bar had a few differances between the GT bar, and some nice skirts and a lip for the rear bar, it would look very tough!

I see it to be a pointless excersise though, might as well have bought a GT for the price, interior, exterior... doesnt make sence.

cheers
rob

sfr rob · 07-02-2006, 06:07 PM

oh forgot to add, the stripes arnt inline either.. :hihi:

Psycho Chicken · 07-02-2006, 06:15 PM

Ruined a perfectly goot G220? From what? From being an underpowered over weight 4WD height grandpa car that's tarted up to be something it's not?

I'm not a fan of the stripes, but good on him. Looks heaps better. Get a 260 or 290 in there and it'd be perfect.

WASP · 07-02-2006, 06:29 PM

Apart from the stripes I actually quite like it. Would like to see more bulky side and rear skirts however. Nothing wrong with the 3 valve engine either in modified form. They respond quite well to a tiggle ;)

WASP · 07-02-2006, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sfr rob

i kinda like the idea, only thing that lets it down is the rear end and the bad stripes!

Maybe if the front bar had a few differances between the GT bar, and some nice skirts and a lip for the rear bar, it would look very tough!

I see it to be a pointless excersise though, might as well have bought a GT for the price, interior, exterior... doesnt make sence.

cheers
rob

No doubt this person would have bought it used for much less that the $60k retail. Either that or they bought it new a year or so ago and the changeover to the BF GT was not worthwhile. Would have at least been $30k I imagine. You can do alot with $30k on a G220. I would say he's spent around $10 already. Another $10k for Bembros, a performance tiggle, rest of the body kit and stripe remover (lol

: ) and he will still be infront. Resale will be painful but you get that.

LUXO_8 · 07-02-2006, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

I saw this car in the center of geelong yesterday...certainly has some wow factor.

good on him I say..atleast someone loves the fairlane!

ive seen it too....damn L plates in the window..

jealous!!!

FPV8U · 07-02-2006, 06:56 PM

Hate it i could think of a lot better way to PIMP a BA/BF Fairlane...

F6man · 07-02-2006, 06:59 PM

The guy next door has a G220 & I think it looks great, its white with tinted glass & looks very smart.
The GT body kit on the G220 looks good too but, the strips & the grey highlight's "to me" don't suit that car. But well done anyway...

**Polyal** · 07-02-2006, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Did it have the stripes on it, as I saw this car about a week ago as I was next to it at the lights, and it didn't have any stripes on it. Looked cool, liked the rims, but it was better with no stripes.

yeap it had stripes and all.

I still think its sweet. People sooking about ti being ruined are nuts..its not like they are rare nor sort after. If I had the dosh id do the same.

ten[A]cio[U]s · 07-02-2006, 07:08 PM

Well.. isnt that a ded sexy car! Its got what everyone wants on and in it.. power, style, elegance.. This is a bloody awsome car and the guy has done very well.

Deadman · 07-02-2006, 07:15 PM

Looks horrible IMO.

But beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If the owner loves it - then I'm happy for them

NC 5ltr · 07-02-2006, 07:55 PM

Looks great,except for the grey highlights and stripes which makes the front look abit un-organised.

as mentioned before quad exhaust pipes out the back and a 260 or 290 boss motor.

at least he didnt put stripes on the bulge.

Transit Truck · 07-02-2006, 10:33 PM

Can anyone find any pics of the FPV Galaxie? I googled around and couldn't find any... FPV should of made one of these with a more powerful motor than the GT.

Just to have a large flagship model like other european brands make (Eg. AMG). It would also compete against the Grange and would probably sell alot more than a standard Fairlane/LTD.

Although the rear end of the Fairlane/LTD should of come out much nicer than it did. Should of stretched the tail lights more into the centre like previous models did.

My 2 cents...

blackers10 · 08-02-2006, 04:10 AM

i think if he kept the fairlane headlights and bonnet..
gave it a tickle in the engine department and got some nice black leather trim instead of GTP seats..
it would look hot as..

would make it more a sportyer bodykit'ed fairlane /G220
rather than a GTP with a longer *** end..

i like it over all tho.. the stripes.. im undecided on..

still aint got ИИИИ on mine

im trying to decide what to do with the front end of mine.. thinking a BA XR front bar but keeping the stock headlights.. IF one can fit..
as im keen for some driving lights.. just adds a lil more class..(my mate has a WH statesman(2000 model) and its dark green and looks hot cruising along with him..(2 green limousines ...always suspicious

)

phat_stak_tipa · 08-02-2006, 11:33 PM

i dont like the stripes or the front bar i reckon it should have been left alone... he should have just done wheels and lowered it some more that way its more PIMPED just what a G220 was designed for

Bucknaked · 09-02-2006, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by akiklovich

Can anyone find any pics of the FPV Galaxie? I googled around and couldn't find any... FPV should of made one of these with a more powerful motor than the GT.

http://members.ozemail.com.au/~dwayn...com.au/Galaxy/

I took these at the FPV weekend 2 years ago.

Jock260 · 09-02-2006, 07:01 PM

hey fellas, how do i get display pic

nb_351 · 09-02-2006, 07:55 PM

that looks alright... love the rims on that car, not sure how theyd look on something brighter though...

AUIII XR8 MAN · 09-02-2006, 09:57 PM

I like the basic idear of the car. But having GTP stich into the seat is a bit much & seem out of place.

HLC · 09-02-2006, 10:07 PM

the front just doesnt look right IMO. and yeah.

GlennBA · 10-02-2006, 12:54 AM

looks nice, the stripes ruin it but. And why swap leather for cloth.. that is whack!