Got my Shaker - now what do ya rekon to do... - Page 2

**Falcon Coupe** · 08-12-2005, 06:02 PM

Go for your life nak, it's not like it's increasing in value anyway.

geckoGT · 08-12-2005, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

Go for your life nak, it's not like it's increasing in value anyway.

very few cars do and if you buy a car as an investment, you are an idiot.

NAK302 · 08-12-2005, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

Go for your life nak, it's not like it's increasing in value anyway.

typical arrogant comment from people living in the past.

fordboy1981 · 08-12-2005, 06:31 PM

i reckon a clear coated carbon bonnet and a gloss black shaker...

Dave.

vino3o2 · 08-12-2005, 06:40 PM

I think option 3 would be the go...Should look tuff, I'd stay away from colour coding the shaker, might be a bit to much

galaxy xr8 · 08-12-2005, 07:16 PM

I love the Shaker's on the FPV's, it's your vehicle mate, so go for it, post some pic's up when it's done though,
Everybody goes on about how the Shaker's belonged on the XY and they shouldn't be fitted to the new, but how about FPV fitting identical GT badges to that off the old, on the front off the new, maybe one day we will see FPV release a factory fitted shaker, then who will have egg on their face?????.

FalKeen · 08-12-2005, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bathurst77

Sinclair Ford NSW sells XR8 and GTs with Herrod exhaust and shakers.
They look great.

http://www.sinclairford.com.au/secti...astshakers.php

wowsers check out those prices!!

we can do the shaker FITTED for $2000

hope you didnt pay too much for yours Damo, told you i could do you a deal

Adam

rob_liss_lms10 · 08-12-2005, 07:35 PM

so what actually makes a shaker on a modern car non-functional, where as on a xy it is functional. Define functional, surely a shaker, which is nothing more than a form of cai anyway, is functional if it is connected to the air box. with a xy cold air from the shaker is collected underneath it,pass through filter,then into carby,on a modern day shaker the air is collected in the air box,passes through a filter then to the tb, the path is a little longer,but none the less, still same in principle.I believe the rice point is mute, only being used by ppl to dis-courage others from installing them, if you dont like them,dont put them on your car...easy. I consider that it is not an insult to the xy, but more a tribute. I'm done

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98AUXR6 · 08-12-2005, 07:58 PM

hi,

If I got a GT, the first thing I would do would be to get a shaker! Just surprised at the cost of them though. Wouldnt stop me!!

Walkinshaw · 08-12-2005, 08:19 PM

Just don't do it. You WILL be a laughing stock.

Blue Oval Mopar Man · 08-12-2005, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by geckoxr8

very few cars do and if you buy a car as an investment, you are an idiot.

Damn , Now i hate myself for buying that 71 vermillion fire XY GT HO in excelent condition in 1983 thinking i may make some money in 30 years if I didnt drive it and handled it with kit gloves !

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just joking , i dont realy have one !

347_XR8 · 08-12-2005, 09:16 PM

When it comes to the term RICE it is defined as
(para-phraseing here): I kodification that has no impact on peformance of any kidn (such as power, handeling etc...) and which exceeds legality's (such as 20" rims on a WRX, under body neons). Also modifcations which look tacky and do not "flow" with the car's lines (such as huge bodykits and neons).
So basically if you keep within laws and common sense this is easily aviodable

xdclevo · 08-12-2005, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Oval Mopar Man

Damn , Now i hate myself for buying that 71 vermillion fire XY GT HO in excelent condition in 1983 thinking i may make some money in 30 years if I didnt drive it and handled it with kit gloves !

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just joking , i dont realy have one !

So true!!! If you were a Ford fan in the late 60's/early 70's or anytime really, and also bought as an investment, you are no idiot. How can enjoying a GT that is also going to make you a very healthy profit be idiotic in any sense?

geckoGT · 08-12-2005, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Oval Mopar Man

Damn , Now i hate myself for buying that 71 vermillion fire XY GT HO in excelent condition in 1983 thinking i may make some money in 30 years if I didnt drive it and handled it with kit gloves !

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just joking , i dont realy have one !

There are some that do appreciate in price but how long does it take to double it's purchase price, I would guess about 20 years average, does it earn you any money in the process? No, does it cost you in the process? Yes

Property averages a double in price every 7 yrs and earns money in the process, that is one example of what I am talking about. Cars are not good investments. Even an average house will generate more income than the reveered GTHO phase 3

geckoGT · 08-12-2005, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by xdclevo

So true!!! If you were a Ford fan in the late 60's/early 70's or anytime really, and also bought as an investment, you are no idiot. How can enjoying a GT that is also going to make you a very healthy profit be idiotic in any sense?

Because to really pull in the money off it you can't enjoy it much, just look at it heaps. As I said before, it is low return for the time you have to wait.

FalKeen · 08-12-2005, 10:12 PM

lets get back on topic

ltd · 08-12-2005, 11:01 PM

Do it, I saw an orange GT-P with a black shaker and it looked incredibly awesome. Besides, the XR8 and GT's don't have many visually distinguishing points between them, and a shaker spells out serious business for the GT. I think you'll also be pleasantly surprised by the amount of prospective second hand GT buyers that would like the look of it and choose yours over a standard GT anyway.

If you can, get it fitted by a dealer so when it comes time to sell it, it promotes confidence in the modification.

GT595 · 08-12-2005, 11:13 PM

Falkeen -
I had already ordered the the shaker prior to that weekend you were down....
It did end up coming with the fiberglass template....
Rourkie cant fit until early Jan cause of the storm damaged vehicles here in Canberra from last and this week..... So what did I do - brought a Dremel today and many wonderful connections (gonna keep it away from the missus

: ) - so guess who might be ordering a bonnet from you very soon!!!!! Im gonna give it a go this weekend :MrT_anim:!!!! Should have pics up by Sat arvo...

This forum is cool -

: Had a great laugh how this post ended up - Its great!!!! Keep it up!!!

py:

fauxpas · 08-12-2005, 11:18 PM

Do what I suggested... that way it can be brought back to stock at any time for any reason... (sale or you just don't like it)

GT595 · 08-12-2005, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by fauxpas

Do what I suggested... that way it can be brought back to stock at any time for any reason... (sale or you just don't like it)

I will be hanging onto this one for a while - when I go to sell it I will offer with or without shaker option - I think might get a better response with - but will see! - It would be the way to go but min $500 at the moment for fibreglass RAW + $300 Blueprint when Id rather spend $800 - $1000 later, on an original one when it comes time to sell....
Cheers

BJ · 09-12-2005, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

Go for your life nak, it's not like it's increasing in value anyway.

Never a truer word spoken. As if it will be worth thesame as any of the early ones.

geckoGT · 09-12-2005, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by CH7472

Never a truer word spoken. As if it will be worth thesame as any of the early ones.

Yeah, that really contributes to the discussion!

SpoolMan · 09-12-2005, 01:11 AM

We are way off topic here, back to the Shaker disscusion.
Each to there own, its your car do to it what you like...
You have to pay for it & drive it.

geckoGT · 09-12-2005, 02:51 AM

Have to say that I really think the black shaker on blueprint would be the way to go. I think the second bonnet is an outstanding idea though

Abacus · 09-12-2005, 04:10 PM

I second Fauxpas - don't hack up the original bonnet - get an aftermarket one, then you can refit the original when you sell the car.

I was gonna say paint the shaker black, but a chrome one would look pretty cool. How do you get a chrome finish on fibreglass though? Or is the shaker metal?

FalKeen · 09-12-2005, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GT595

...when Id rather spend $800 - $1000 later, on an original one when it comes time to sell....
Cheers

last i heard was they were $1700 for a genuine BA XR8/GT bonnet

if it came with a fibreglass template Damo then it would be one of ours, who did you order it through?

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Originally Posted by ltd

If you can, get it fitted by a dealer so when it comes time to sell it, it promotes confidence in the modification.

thats a good one

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GlennBA · 09-12-2005, 08:57 PM

blueprint bonnet.. black shaker.. imo

Gauntster · 09-12-2005, 11:07 PM

Is a shaker the same thing as a Knee Trembler?

rob_liss_lms10 · 10-12-2005, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Walkinshaw

Just don't do it. You WILL be a laughing stock.

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Please tell that to all the people who stop me and want to have a look at my car + shaker and beg me to Rev the car so they can see it Shake....also might want to pass on a note to all the Ford people at various Ford shows that take roll after roll of photos of BA/AU's with shakers installed....Me thinks you may be laughing on your own

Lissa The female half of Rob_ liss Yes i do have my own opinion :newangel:

eb91xr6 · 10-12-2005, 01:20 PM

Respray