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11-06-2006, 09:34 AM | #1 | ||
hmmm boost
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well after my poor little ED fairmont got written off :-( and the purchase of this
i thought i should better buy a car to put it on so here it is, i think its a pretty big upgrade in my books, its a 97 EL fairmont ghia ,hopefully when this rain stops i can put my old springs in it and give it the dumping it needs
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11-06-2006, 09:41 AM | #2 | ||
XRR83D
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Nice f'mont! Definately a nice upgrade. You can really feel the difference from the Early E series to the later ones. Be interested to see your progress with the windmill. The rain sux hey!
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11-06-2006, 09:43 AM | #3 | ||
Gunna girlie-man
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very nice mate, and it looks like uve got some "go fast" parts ready hehehe, clean and tidy unit. whats the engine size, k's on the clock etc.
hope it all works out for u man. scott
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11-06-2006, 09:44 AM | #4 | ||
hmmm boost
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its a 6 and its got 170,000's k's full service history,
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11-06-2006, 09:46 AM | #5 | ||
Slide Baby Slide
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Looking good, time for some modding!
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11-06-2006, 10:17 AM | #6 | ||
The 'Stihl' Man
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yeah they are pretty good IMO. Only complaint I have about mine is some interior bits sqweeking. Do you get that? I think I just need to go around with a screw driver.
Hmmm...Id love a turbo. For what you pay you sure get alot of car!
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11-06-2006, 10:25 AM | #7 | ||
hmmm boost
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nah no sqweaking ive noticed yet
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11-06-2006, 10:29 AM | #8 | ||
BLOWN 383 CHEV OWNER
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good looking car mate, needs to be lowered a little though.
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11-06-2006, 10:30 AM | #9 | ||
hmmm boost
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ive got superlows here waiting for it
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11-06-2006, 10:49 AM | #10 | ||
Rocket Fuel Anyone?
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Nice car mate, I kinda miss my Monty.
Here's a quick chop to see what it'll look like lowered. |
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11-06-2006, 11:46 AM | #11 | ||
Fossil fuel consumer
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I was just thinking the same thing, i really miss my EL Ghia - sometimes i wonder if maybe i should have just kept it and poured some cash into it. Loved the feather light steering (even with 17's on it) and the squinty look it had to it - very classy.
They're a pretty solid feeling car, my suspension was buggered though, and i never did get around to droppin it a couple of inches. Still loved it though..
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11-06-2006, 01:15 PM | #12 | ||
Shoot.
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Nice one mate. Should be good with the snail on the side
You're missing a wheel nut too :P
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11-06-2006, 01:37 PM | #13 | ||
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As this appears to be a non-technical discussion, thread has been moved.
Nice EL mate, a silver lining on the ED cloud perhaps. Sounds like a great project, keep us posted! |
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11-06-2006, 01:42 PM | #14 | ||
BLUE OVAL INC.
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Sweet ride mate!
EL's Fairmonts rock Those ROH wheels will look even better when its dumped! |
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11-06-2006, 01:59 PM | #15 | ||
tuff
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lol will sit higher than that phtoshop olympus
looks alright , you need better rims i reckon
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11-06-2006, 02:03 PM | #16 | ||
BLOWN 383 CHEV OWNER
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looks heaps better in photoshop pic should be good to see when you get it done!
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11-06-2006, 02:46 PM | #17 | ||
OzEcruisers PRESIDENT
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Very Nice - I like the rims - Spend money on engine instead :
Turbo sleeper :
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11-06-2006, 02:59 PM | #18 | ||
SnortPerformance.com
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EL Fairmont Ghia is the pinacle of the e-series imo. I also have one, one owner full history, all that. You got the colour I wanted but, Damn it looks good in that colour. All the sparkling Burgandy ones I saw were puss, ours is regency red and I don't think I'll ever make the same mistake as a few others in here by selling it. I love it.
Anyway nice car man, good luck with it. |
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11-06-2006, 04:55 PM | #19 | ||
Hmmmmm
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veeeeery noice f'mont!
if u dont wanna keep those rims ill buy em off ya.....love the look of those roh's! |
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11-06-2006, 05:04 PM | #20 | ||
Parts bin special
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Looks nice. I see it's got the AU Momo steering wheel, in my opinion one of the best looking falcon steering wheels. Welcome to the "Ghia" club!
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11-06-2006, 05:17 PM | #21 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Good pickup Jared. Will have to cruise down to Canberra and show us sometime!
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11-06-2006, 09:11 PM | #22 | ||
hmmm boost
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yeah thanks guys ,ive got ultra lows for the back ,and superlows for the front ,will see what it looks like dumped and i may sell the wheels ,
and i know im missing a wheel nut 2 infact cant find the bloody things
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11-06-2006, 10:55 PM | #23 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Nice pickup, EL Ghia's are awesome cars because they have it all leather (plus all other luxury features), 162kw tickford engine, 3.45 LSD etc etc! Great cars!
Congrats on the purchase
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11-06-2006, 11:07 PM | #24 | ||
NOT A TOYOTA :/
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drop that truck, will be cool with the mods tho
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11-06-2006, 11:11 PM | #25 | ||
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why do people allways compare phones to turbos ? :hihi:
Looks great dude, EL Ghias are the Fo shiz these days, everyone seems to be buying them. |
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12-06-2006, 09:23 AM | #26 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Nice looking car there Im also a fan of the colour :eclipsee_ :
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12-06-2006, 04:46 PM | #27 | ||
commodore bogan
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good stuff mate, they are awsome cars, i really miss my old one, but couldnt afford to keep it at the time
been slowley looking around for another one but do u think i can find another navy blue one??? I DONT THINK SO! |
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12-06-2006, 06:02 PM | #28 | |||
own the road
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great looking ghia you've got there. big fan of the colour too.
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12-06-2006, 06:55 PM | #29 | ||
MADED.6
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yeah that looks nice mate good pickup.
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12-06-2006, 10:45 PM | #30 | ||
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yeah looks alright, needs dumpage etc etc. if only they made EL Ghias in cobalt.....but i still prefer the ED Shape than EL so i guess it doesnt matter :P regency ones are nice too.
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