AU Fairmont.. HELP NEEDED!!

LilMissDrift · 05-11-2006, 10:14 PM

HEY!!!

Im a 17yr Old girl in Armidale, NSW. I recently Purchased a Silver AU Fairmont (99) and its Pretty standard, and in pretty good condition. It has the factory sunroof.. and thats about it. (ANd yes!!! I bought it not my Mum n DAD)

Coming from a Ford Loving Family, The first veichle i owned after gettin my P'S was a Ford Corsair.. and I Thought an AU would be the best way to go for me, as i have a bit of a history with them (Mum has an AU XR6-ex police chaser in which i learnt to drive)

Ive been looking at TS50 Bodykits.. and Chrome rims.. as I want to have it looking schmick! I want to do a few motor modifications but am unsure of how to go about it as of the HIGH PERFOMANCE P PLATER RESTRICTIONS..
Anyone who can help me with ANY ideas.. Please email me

moto_x_playgirl@hotmail.com

Thanks Heaps, Danii [XoXoX]

Hords · 06-11-2006, 12:34 AM

Stuff the bodykit, if it isn't a Tickford enhanced AU outta their workshop then it doesn't deserve their body kit (IMO). Get yourself a nice set of rims (chrome, if that's your fancy) and drop it a tad. Fairmonts have that touch of class and don't require body add ons. Save the bodykit dosh for performance enhancements. Sorry I can't help with your 'P' resrictions in NSW. Us Mexicans have different regulations. Get a pic of your silver bullet onto this forum. Can never be enough classy Fairmonts!

Sapper · 06-11-2006, 01:07 AM

Definately some nice rims and lower springs are the go. Don't bother going bigger than 18". You don't want to lose the ride quality. There are some BA rims that are mint on an AU (BA Fairmont, BA XR 18's, G220 rims spring to mind). A bootlip spoiler (if thats your thing) would finish it off nicely. Don't forget the interior though. Thats where you spend most of your time so its where you'll feel the improvements most. And don't forget the tint.

As far as the performance mods go, its probably better to let them wait unitl you get off your P's and focus on the car's looks. The time goes pretty quickly if you keep your licence.

Check out the workshop biuld section for ideas. Post up some pics.

OZFORDAU · 06-11-2006, 03:58 AM

Awesome, someone my age actally on this forum lol! Well im 18 lol...Nearly 19 everyone on the 15th!

Hey how u going! Im Simon,

Check out my car and it's mods...

www.aufalcon.com/ozfordau

Let me know what u think!

I used to want the TS50 kit as well, but it was going to be too expensive so i just brought a new grill, lowered it on it's *** and chucked some 18" wheels and tyre package on it and it looks hot as!

I've done more to it then that but currently its late and i cbf writing anymore about it lol!

Welcome to the forums n hav fun!

Cheers

Simon :eclipsee_

BeStRaFe · 06-11-2006, 04:14 AM

well im only 20.....

and just got me a BA
i have seen some really nice au's floating around this forum...
on the rims.... 17 - 18'' ... i strapped 19'' on my au and swapped them back to 18'' after a few days..
sadley my au got written off :(

im not a fan of the stock au spoilers...
maby do the cams / exhaust if you want more power

basics
-dark tint
-pimpin rims
-spoiler
-new grills
-sideskirts

LilMissDrift · 06-11-2006, 09:17 AM

Hey EVERYONE! First I would like to thank you's for your input...

Maybe I was thinking along the wrong lines with the bodykit.. even though it looks so sweet... Ive booked the Fairmont in For Friday to get tinted windows...and Ive been looking around at Rims.. Cant decide exactly what I want though because I want them to be different... Originality is the key to success. Umm the Fairmont already has the spoiler (the boot lid), and it has the factory electric sunroof.. i think i already mentioned that.... So Its got a bit of class... Im sick of being told to take "MUMMY N DADDYS CAR HOME" especially considering it had NOTHING to do with them, I payed for it LOL... I dont tell all these pretty boys, in their VX Commodores, and so on to take their's back to their parents. hahaha..

Umm as for the managing to hold onto my license for the whole time.. I havent been booked as yet hey... "AS YET" being key words... I used to be a bit of a ******** in my old car... doin stupid stuff.. dont play up in the fairmont... but have taken a couple of corners a little too fast... lol.. oh and havent indicated of a roundabout (LOL DUMB LAW)... so im goin alright!

Well SIMON.. Happy Birthday for the 15th.. Im on the countdown to my 18th... I checked out your AU... its pretty sweet!!! I love the rims ... Well I've Got a bit over a month and a half (i like saying it that way instead of a bit under 2 months.. doesn't seem so long.. hahaha)... so yeah just deciding what to do... coz ive been going to the pubs n clubs here since i was 16... maybe i'll have to head somewhere else for it!!

And god its sooo good to see the support for the AU's.. especially for the younger people (i cant talk i seem to be the youngest) but... Im just so excited u rnt all going up a VT Commodore with a HSV Bodykit. .and Cheap chromies... with 2 12' subs.. that seems to be the common thing these days... HAHAHAH...

Sapper · 06-11-2006, 09:42 AM

I agree, not even 350kW is enough to make a VT/VX worth driving. You wont get any more comments about it being mummy's or daddy's car once you've finished. :hihi:

Its worth taking the time to search out the regulations for P platers and finding out what you really can and can't do. You'll be surprised how much truth is lost through the media.

Once you get started modding away, post up a build blog here. I also recommend photochopping wheels onto your car before you buy them. Examples here.

Matt

LilMissDrift · 06-11-2006, 10:00 AM

Yeah I wouldnt wanna get anymore comments about it bein Mum n Dads car or i might have to get a little violent.. LOL JOKES...

As for the P Plater restrictions i might ehad to the RTA this afternoon and suss that out.. i just wanna have a little fun..

Pinkbits · 06-11-2006, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OZFORDAU

Awesome, someone my age actally on this forum lol! Well im 18 lol...Nearly 19 everyone on the 15th!

Hey how u going! Im Simon,

Check out my car and it's mods...

www.aufalcon.com/ozfordau

Let me know what u think!

I used to want the TS50 kit as well, but it was going to be too expensive so i just brought a new grill, lowered it on it's *** and chucked some 18" wheels and tyre package on it and it looks hot as!

I've done more to it then that but currently its late and i cbf writing anymore about it lol!

Welcome to the forums n hav fun!

Cheers

Simon :eclipsee_

Gee Simon, you've told her everything about you except your sexuality!

LG · 06-11-2006, 12:26 PM

I reckon, hold off on the bodykit for a little while.

Do the main things:
- Tint
- Suspension
- Wheels
- Exhaust

This will give you some power, while still looking good. Then when the bodykit comes along, perhaps go for the Tickford Kit, like Glenn's car. Very nice!!

If it were me, and I were re-doing my car, I'd have a closer look at the HO rear bar.

Also there are a few cheap, but effective interior mods, which increase the look by 10 times.

Cheers

06-11-2006, 01:25 PM

With the P plate mods, You'll be fine with pretty much anything this side of turboing or supercharging the car.

Putting in a higher ratio'd LSD diff and a stallie would be my first step.

Then King Spring superlows with some nice rims.

Then extractors, 2.5" exhaust and intake.

needaXYGT · 06-11-2006, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Awesome, someone my age actally on this forum lol! Well im 18 lol

there is actualy a fair few people our age in the forums. im 18

HLC · 06-11-2006, 06:36 PM

im now 19, and had a AU2 Fairmont since i was 17.

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=33219 and www.aufalcon.com/hlc

the look fairly tops. i'd look at the Series 2/3 tickford body kit. but you will need a new series 2 rear bar.

NSW laws. well you prolly cant avoid them..

Body kits are cool, as long as they dont stick out, or are able to stab people. -thats the legal limitations.

there is a guide on the RTA website as to what's legal and whats not...

Quote:

Originally Posted by LilMissDrift

Im sick of being told to take "MUMMY N DADDYS CAR HOME" especially considering it had NOTHING to do with them, I payed for it LOL...

and i get the exact same thing HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHA

fomoco3628 · 06-11-2006, 06:37 PM

I reckon you should mags and get it lowered first... getting a decent bodykit will cost you a fair bit of money. plus cars with standard au rims (excludeing tickford rims) look ****. the mod thread on here should give you a good ideas on what to do to make your au a bit faster. By the sound of it you have a pretty good base to make your pizza :p . post some pics up when you get a chance.

poolkeeper · 06-11-2006, 07:06 PM

Yep 18 here 2, xr6 ute, exhaust, intake and edit

LilMissDrift · 06-11-2006, 07:47 PM

OMG Finally people who appreciate REAL cars.. Im sooo over rice burners... sorry.. but these Lancers (that when they put the EVO kit on it people somehow seem to think they are evos).., mirages, pulsars etc are just driving me insane!
Its awesome that theres people my age who are giving me honest opinions! thanks heaps.. keep it coming.. when the weather clears up ill get some pics of the Sexi Fairmont on here (its only sexi coz its MINE) LOL...

BeStRaFe · 06-11-2006, 07:53 PM

yesm... this are is a bit of a holden town aswell....

i started with my XF @ 16

go down to your local bobjanes... there are some really nice rims on display
au's aree a great base
lots of mods that can be done... and a assload of people out there that have them
so lots of stuff to do

GlennBA · 06-11-2006, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LG

I reckon, hold off on the bodykit for a little while.

Do the main things:
- Tint
- Suspension
- Wheels
- Exhaust

This will give you some power, while still looking good. Then when the bodykit comes along, perhaps go for the Tickford Kit, like Glenn's car. Very nice!!

what lg said sounds good. My kit won't fit AU1 because AU2's got chunkier bumpers. Just drop it on 19's i reckon. Should look good. BTW, ever since i modded my car people give my mum funny looks when she drives it.

AU2PWR · 06-11-2006, 08:08 PM

Damn Simon , and here i was thinking your all like 25 ??

gday lilmissdrift , welcome to the House De La Ford,

There are #$$#%## Heaps of Cars on here to get idaes from ,

I Picture the Silver Monty Dumped to 102mm and sitting on a Nice set of AMGs , then Chuck the Usual Stuff like the Tickford Intake and the K&N Race Filter in ,

As for the Drifting , lol , some Nankangs , Vortech MiniBlower and a Really Good Suspension setup and you will be Drifting in No Time , Legally ( :P )

Cheers
Daniel

LilMissDrift · 06-11-2006, 08:15 PM

Hehehe Drifting is a Sexy sport... one i strongly encourage. I love it...
By the Way... now im feeling rude...
Im danielle... but most call me Danii... this is so good being able to discuss stuff like this hey... fords arent exactly encouraged around here... yeah as for people looking at my mum funny.. well she doesnt touch my car.. heheh... only dad does when sumthings up with it..AND ONLY THEN.. LOL

Pinkbits · 06-11-2006, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SR_AU

There are #$$#%## Heaps of Cars on here to get idaes from ,

Cheers
Daniel

So now you think that all of our cars are SH1T! hey Daniel. :the_finge

:

OZFORDAU · 06-11-2006, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REDXR8BLOKE

Gee Simon, you've told her everything about you except your sexuality!

Haha good one Mark, just wait until i see u next...Which will be this saturday! Haha, yes im straight Mark....That's y i hav had g/f's! Didn't u hav them wen u were younger?

LOL....It's ok Mark!

See u soon buddy!

Cheers

Simon

ing_sm

: :evil_laug

Thanks Danii for the nice comments about my car...LOL i just wish it would go faster! But meh...Dnt we all!

AU2PWR · 06-11-2006, 08:27 PM

i said there are #$#%%#$$ Heaps of Cars , Not #$#%%##$ heaps of SH1t ,

take your Bundy Goggles off Santa !

Dont worry Simon, Marks a Frustrated Virgin , stuck in a 50+ Virgins Body

OZFORDAU · 06-11-2006, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SR_AU

Dont worry Simon, Marks a Frustrated Virgin , stuck in a 50+ Virgins Body

Bahahaha very true!

AU2PWR · 06-11-2006, 08:33 PM

Anyway Back to the AU , oh wait given my suggestion , shutting up

LilMissDrift · 06-11-2006, 08:46 PM

Well.. you guys seem pretty crazy.. and yet again im the only female in a male dominated place.. lol im not complaining.. LOL U all seem pretty mad... ummm as for bein gay.. really its ok its more acceptable in todays society.. right? .. LOL... (JOKES)

Umm... I have a reasonable idea of what to do but oo much help is never enough right?! LOL.. well the bonus' of bein a 17yr old chick in a AU Fairmont...

AU2PWR · 06-11-2006, 08:48 PM

lol , Gay People can Read ???? - Ronnie Johns and the Goodtaste Ponie

LilMissDrift · 06-11-2006, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SR_AU

lol , Gay People can Read ???? - Ronnie Johns and the Goodtaste Ponie

Thats soooo not nice.. gay people are still people.. if we were talking female gays ud be fine.. LOL... ANYWAYS... moving along..
come here often.. LOL

poolkeeper · 06-11-2006, 09:02 PM

Put pics up, ill tell you wats hot and wats not :hihi:

stiddy · 06-11-2006, 09:03 PM

Me thinks you should get the kit like you said you were going to get.. make it really stand out, then lower it on some nice 18's or 19's.. get an exhaust so they know your coming and all is sweet

PS. car chicks rule! lol