My AU, Need ideas! - Page 3

T-Pak Addict · 23-01-2007, 09:12 PM

well hopefully the tail light issue can be put to rest for a while and maybe we can come up with some other ideas perhaps.......

what about the futura chrome mouldings etc they look alright on dark coloured cars

T-Pak Addict · 23-01-2007, 09:22 PM

hey 5tumpy, just looked at the pic of your car again.... have you painted those side strips yet? would make it look alot cleaner, was one of the 1st things I did to mine. Just kinda looks out of place with that lovely silver.

Mark One · 23-01-2007, 09:26 PM

How about these tail lights?

You can try Aftermarket headlights I guess.

5tumpy · 24-01-2007, 02:07 PM

Are those headlights the black ones or the chrome ones? I bought my chromes ones about 2 weeks before they started selling the black ones, kicking myself now... I have blue parkers in mine, it looks awesome, have to find a pic...

Edit.... Here we go...

During the day/just before dark...

At night...

Low beam....

High beam...

Christopher.j · 24-01-2007, 03:17 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....MakeTrack=true

Just baught a set of those

Edit: went down and got some green plates today

packedmedacks · 24-01-2007, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Christopher.j

G'day guys! I just baught my AU 3 months ago. last week i had new 18' Lenso RS5 wheels and CEAT Tyres fitted.

Iv got some money left over and im not sure what to do with the car now, I live in a small town and nobody has one like mine so im trying to make it a bit more different to other falcons. I dont want anything major like body kits or a Huge wing or anything like that just some nifty little things.. I thought of new lights and maybe Bi-Xenon globe upgrade?

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Chris.

Forgive the images there on funny angles cause i didnt have much room in the drive way Lol

The Exact model is the 2000 AU Classic,

Red P's stop me from doing anything to the engine so i wont be touching that for a while yet

How bout a bonnet scoop and a paint job. If you've got enough for the paint job.

GlennBA · 24-01-2007, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Christopher.j

Yeah True Mechanik , I want it to look classy but still sporty. Hard to do i suppose 012's TS50 is a really good example.

I thought instead of getting aftermarket lights, having the original ones tinted maybe

Like i said then.. less is more.
A set of superlows will cost around $350 maybe? Then just pay someone to fit them. Go with the AU2/3 tail lights, and the C2R grill, keep it all sorta body colour, try remove all badges (except the falcon one, its got holes behind it), remove mudflaps.. just keep it very simple and it'll look classy... but still have a tough as nuts look about it. I wouldn't go the altezza lights if you're going for the classy look lol!

JefXR8 · 24-01-2007, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ddarby

Yep, you are a ****er!

Was that really needed?
Its only his opinion.

Mark One · 24-01-2007, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 5tumpy

Are those headlights the black ones or the chrome ones?

Black mate.

GlennBA · 24-01-2007, 04:10 PM

I had a bit of a muck around in ms paint.. haha its the only thing i know how to use :(
Heres a start.. but i couldn't do the headlights. Get "the dok" to do them. He did mattp's headlights for him and did a mad job.

I just lowered it to super low height, made the grill look like a hawk one, clear blinker, au2/3 tail lights and removed intech sticker. Looks a bit cleaner?

Christopher.j · 24-01-2007, 04:20 PM

Yeah iv got Clear Indicators allready ordered from ebay And amber globes included.
Ordered Some Dobinson Super lows off ebay and Im gonna pull all the stickers and crap off it tonight after work.

Iv Found a Big hole in the Exhaust so thats another set-back ill have to deal with =\

Glenn, your cars probably the best example of what i want And also 012's TS50 is a good example.

5tumpy · 24-01-2007, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Christopher.j

Iv Found a Big hole in the Exhaust so thats another set-back ill have to deal with =\

Nope not a problem mate! It's a good thing, an excuse to put a 2.5" on it, some extractors too if you have enough $$$, shouldn't cost much more than $800-900 for the zorst with extractors, or $300-$400 for just the zorst and tip...

Christopher.j · 24-01-2007, 09:42 PM

hehe 295 Supplied and fitted for a Lukey 2.5 And they said i can have an intake for 45 bucks while im there lol

Edit: im gonna try and bundle lowering and exhaust at the same time and ill have to hit the boss for My Cheque

JefXR8 · 25-01-2007, 07:12 AM

Where bouts you getting the exhaust done?

Christopher.j · 25-01-2007, 08:08 AM

A place called CarLine In Taree (30 mins north of forster where i live)
I rekon thats pretty good price considering thats cheaper than the Stock Falcon Exhausts

5tumpy · 25-01-2007, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Christopher.j

hehe 295 Supplied and fitted for a Lukey 2.5 And they said i can have an intake for 45 bucks while im there lol

Edit: im gonna try and bundle lowering and exhaust at the same time and ill have to hit the boss for My Cheque

Does that include a tip? When I got mine done, they were like "Yep, 2.5" will be $275." and when I got there, I had to pay $70 for a tip on top of that. Wasn't a problem for me, (i went in on pay-day) but if you're on a budget/paying cash, might wanna make sure they aren't going to hit you up for more money when you get there.

JefXR8 · 25-01-2007, 08:57 AM

it is a good price im between forster and taree thats why i asked,i need a new dual exhaust for my ute when its done,ill go get a price on it from them.
Thanks

Christopher.j · 25-01-2007, 10:16 AM

OMG Jef Iv seen That ute at Tuncurry Smash Repairs, I had my Front left Repaired a few weeks ago there. Nice Ute when its finished!

Cheers

Christopher.j · 25-01-2007, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 5tumpy

Does that include a tip? When I got mine done, they were like "Yep, 2.5" will be $275." and when I got there, I had to pay $70 for a tip on top of that. Wasn't a problem for me, (i went in on pay-day) but if you're on a budget/paying cash, might wanna make sure they aren't going to hit you up for more money when you get there.

dosnt include the tip, but i'm gonna pick a really nice tip for it when it gets done anyway

5tumpy · 25-01-2007, 11:14 AM

Still a good price though especially because ur in the sticks! :P

JefXR8 · 25-01-2007, 11:46 AM

lol its a small world,i thought id seen that car before.

LOL stumpy we will use them sticks on you if your not carefull

JC · 25-01-2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Christopher.j

hehe 295 Supplied and fitted for a Lukey 2.5 And they said i can have an intake for 45 bucks while im there lol

Edit: im gonna try and bundle lowering and exhaust at the same time and ill have to hit the boss for My Cheque

At that price, I'm guessing it's press bent. If so, you might want to pay $50 more and get a redback mandrel bent.
Pressbent = turns flatten pipe (makes 2.5" only 2" at the bends).
Mandrel bent = turns keep pipe diameter all the way through the bend (ie 2.5" stays 2.5" and is better for unrestricted flow).

5tumpy · 25-01-2007, 01:37 PM

JC, My exhaust was $275, mandrel bent, redback...

Christopher.j · 25-01-2007, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JefXR8

lol its a small world,i thought id seen that car before.

LOL stumpy we will use them sticks on you if your not carefull

Hahaha Yep :P
I might as well spend the extra and get the better Exhaust then ill phone em up today and have them order the better one

http://www.lukey.com.au/default.asp?...CONTENT&sid=61

Thats the one on order allready

GlennBA · 25-01-2007, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 5tumpy

JC, My exhaust was $275, mandrel bent, redback...

Mine was $200.. nyaaahh!!

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5tumpy · 25-01-2007, 08:31 PM

Yeah but at least I got mine and kept my *** virginity in tact! :P

Just joking mate... How'd you get one that cheap?

Christopher.j · 27-01-2007, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by GlennAUII

Mine was $200.. nyaaahh!!

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Does it growl? cause 200 bucks is really cheap for an exhaust.

I want a square tip but i dunno it might not suit the car

GlennBA · 28-01-2007, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 5tumpy

Yeah but at least I got mine and kept my *** virginity in tact! :P

Just joking mate... How'd you get one that cheap?

Basic 2.5" mandrel is $200 from the place i got it from. Then i got twin 3" stainless steel tips so it added up to like $290

GlennBA · 28-01-2007, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Christopher.j

Does it growl? cause 200 bucks is really cheap for an exhaust.

I want a square tip but i dunno it might not suit the car

It growls. Sounds unreal imo. My mate got the same exhaust on his EF and it sounds better on mine (naturally..

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AU3 HERROD XR8 · 28-01-2007, 02:48 AM

LOL for some reason everything is always better on Glennys car

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