AU XR8 Rebel question.

sbcb · 01-02-2006, 09:08 AM

Hello fellow AU owners.
I have an AU2 XR8 and was thinking about at 18'" alloys. I want to know what it will look like with standard suspension and the 18's. The XR8 Rebel had 18's (I think), was the suspension still the same ride height as the standard XR8's? or was it lower to match the lower profile tyre?
Can someone answer this and post some pic's of a standard XR8 suspension setup with 18's to give me an idea.

I don't want to get 18's then think it looks like it needs to be lowered because of the lower profile tyres.

Cheers.

HLC · 01-02-2006, 10:12 AM

my neighbours down the road have an XR8 rebel, and it just has those 5 spoke 17" 's on it. *shrug*

Casper · 01-02-2006, 10:14 AM

Far as I know only the T Series cars had 18" standard rims. Might be wrong but I cant think of any XR8 package in the AU's that had 18's.

01-02-2006, 10:16 AM

Yes the Rebel had 18's and 245 Tyres.....Don't be fooled a lot of people call an AUIII a Rebel It's NOT.... The Rebel is an AUII
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Mine is Lowered

But they look Ok if there STD ,They just look better LOW .. IMO

Perana · 01-02-2006, 10:18 AM

The Rebel AU2 had 18's.. They were the speedline wheels the same as one of the T1's had.

Casper · 01-02-2006, 10:22 AM

There ya go, I just learnt something new...

HLC · 01-02-2006, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Casper

There ya go, I just learnt something new...

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and i just learnt that my neighbours car us a S# not a rebel.

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sbcb · 01-02-2006, 11:53 PM

Cheers for the replys all.
Stampy - nice ride. Lowered right - down from the Rebel height? I think the Rebel package was the first to have the 220kw motor in an XR, before it became mainstream? correct?
One more thing stampy, if your Rebel has been lowered, do you have a photo of it at standard height with the 18's and do you know if this is the same as regular XR8s. Cheers

**Mechan1k** · 02-02-2006, 12:00 AM

Love those wheels .... hmmmmm ... about the only wheels I'd replace my Territory steelies for really .... LMAO.

12 · 02-02-2006, 12:00 AM

Yep.. the only AU XR8's to have 18's from factory were the AU2 Rebel and AU3 XR8 Pursuit utes. The rims fitted to the AU2 XR8 Rebel (as above pic's) were factory fitted to AU1 TS50 / TL50, and AU2 TS50 / TL50.

Stampy.. nice ride!! Lowering is a defenite must.. doesn't matter what size rims you got. AU's look sooo much better lowered.

12 · 02-02-2006, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by sbcb

I think the Rebel package was the first to have the 220kw motor in an XR, before it became mainstream? correct?

Correct.

clontarf_x · 02-02-2006, 12:33 AM

Don't forget the AU III XR6 VCT ST, stock 18"

12 · 02-02-2006, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by clontarf_x

Don't forget the AU III XR6 VCT ST, stock 18"

Nah.. they don't count. Only 6 cylinders! The V8's are the REAL XR's.

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:hihi: .. Just kiddin' bud. Yeah.. forgot about the AU3 ST's. Stock 18" Azzurros. Can you blame me though, only 125 of them ever made.

**FTE217** · 02-02-2006, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 012

Nah.. they don't count. Only 6 cylinders! The V8's are the REAL XR's.

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:hihi: .. Just kiddin' bud. Yeah.. forgot about the AU3 ST's. Stock 18" Azzurros. Can you blame me though, only 125 of them ever made.

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: the 8's are :king: 's.....

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buickman · 02-02-2006, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Casper

There ya go, I just learnt something new...

LOL. It took me 5 years to notice there was a difference in the headlights of AU's

Chippar · 02-02-2006, 12:00 PM

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Hello fellow AU owners.
I have an AU2 XR8 and was thinking about at 18'" alloys. I want to know what it will look like with standard suspension and the 18's. The XR8 Rebel had 18's (I think), was the suspension still the same ride height as the standard XR8's? or was it lower to match the lower profile tyre?
Can someone answer this and post some pic's of a standard XR8 suspension setup with 18's to give me an idea.

I don't want to get 18's then think it looks like it needs to be lowered because of the lower profile tyres.

Cheers

My son has an AUII XR8 with 18inch chrome alloy wheels, low profile tyres and still has the standard XR height and it looks great. I think that the style and type of wheels makes all the difference.

I'll get a pic from him after he finishes work today and try and post it for you.

sbcb · 02-02-2006, 12:05 PM

Cheers chippitydip, appreciate everyones info.

Casper · 02-02-2006, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 012

Nah.. they don't count. Only 6 cylinders! The V8's are the REAL XR's.

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Bwahahahahahaha... pity the XR6's are as quick if not quicker then most of them.

I enjoyed slamdunking a T2TE50's times at Heathcote actually

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LG · 02-02-2006, 01:29 PM

Did they still call it the Rebel Kit for the AUIII?

So for example, BD's is a AUIII XR8, with the factory Rebel Kit fitted? But it is not a Rebel.

So only the AUII XR8 220, that we're optioned with the Rebel kit, we're called Rebels?

12 · 02-02-2006, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LG

Did they still call it the Rebel Kit for the AUIII?

No. The correct term is "Ford Racing" kit for the AUIII XR's.

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Originally Posted by LG

So for example, BD's is a AUIII XR8, with the factory Rebel Kit fitted? But it is not a Rebel.

BD's XR8 is a AUIII XR8 fitted with NCO (no cost option) of the "Ford Racing" bodykit. It is not a Rebel kit or a Rebel AUII XR8. Quote taken from fpv.com.au below.

"For the AU Series III upgrade in November 2001, XR8 buyers were given the choice of the Ford Racing exterior or the original AU Series II XR8 styling. It was a tough choice for Ford performance buyers as to how they would take home the last Windsor-powered XR8."

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Originally Posted by LG

So only the AUII XR8 220, that we're optioned with the Rebel kit, we're called Rebels?

Not exactly. The Ford Racing kit was not an option for AUII XR's. The AUII "Rebel" XR8 was a limited edition run of 250 cars and was the first to have the Ford Racing kit fitted standard. It then was a NCO for AUIII XR8's (I think standard XR6 owners had to pay to upgrade to the Ford Racing kit though... not 100% sure on this), and was standard fitment to AUIII XR6 VCT ST aswell (limited edition of 125 cars).

**FTE217** · 02-02-2006, 02:09 PM

You are right fellow 8 pot luver !
Bah Humbug Casper ! Never seen the rear of a Had unless I let them lol.......

02-02-2006, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LG

Did they still call it the Rebel Kit for the AUIII?

. No .

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Originally Posted by LG

So only the AUII XR8 220, that we're optioned with the Rebel kit, we're called Rebels?

The Kit was not an option, this is how they were produced standard from the factory along with th MOMO accessories and 18" Wheels as per PIC above of the rear wheel the decal Rebel was on them ,limited to 250 units ,there was only some minor differences between the AUIII and AUII Rebel and you could option all the same accessories as the Rebel in your AUIII XR8

LG · 02-02-2006, 02:25 PM

Ok cool, I follow now, thanks.

12 · 02-02-2006, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Stampy

..there was only some minor differences between the AUIII and AUII Rebel..

There was no AUIII Rebel.

02-02-2006, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 012

There was no AUIII Rebel.

Silly me I know that ,What I meant is an AUIII XR8 Could be optioned up with the same accessories , but would still not be a Rebel

Is that a bit clearer

And the only way you will ever know if it's an original is look at the Original bill of sale , It's a easy car to make a copy of..

Casper · 02-02-2006, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluedriver

Bah Humbug Casper ! Never seen the rear of a Had unless I let them lol.......

Words of a frightened man me thinks

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Lets go raceing Maurie, you have nothing to fear.......apparently :voldar02:

Chippar · 02-02-2006, 11:32 PM

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My son has an AUII XR8 with 18inch chrome alloy wheels, low profile tyres and still has the standard XR height and it looks great. I think that the style and type of wheels makes all the difference.

I'll get a pic from him after he finishes work today and try and post it for you.

Sorry mate, I have a pic but it's not a full side on shot. I have tried to post it but I am all fingers and thumbs and stuffed it up bigtime. I'll try to post it again later with my son's help.

Chippy

davocol · 02-02-2006, 11:44 PM

Haha your such a ИИИИ stirrer, if only my car was not in the panel shop. I would have loved a rematch @ heathcote, bbq day I will race you for a sausage

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Originally Posted by Casper

Words of a frightened man me thinks

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Lets go raceing Maurie, you have nothing to fear.......apparently :voldar02:

Casper · 02-02-2006, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by davocol

Haha your such a ИИИИ stirrer, if only my car was not in the panel shop. I would have loved a rematch @ heathcote, bbq day I will race you for a sausage

lol, things have changed a fair bit with my car since you last saw it.. its picked up a hell of a lauch on it now

**FTE217** · 03-02-2006, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Casper

Words of a frightened man me thinks

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Lets go raceing Maurie, you have nothing to fear.......apparently :voldar02:

hehe put the bait out and I knew you couldn't help yourself

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Casper 1/4 mile doesn't interest me at all, I have never gone to the drags here and don't plan to.
In saying that I'm sure there's enough 8's down there for you to challenge, I would like to see a match up with similar mods to yours to make it a fair comparison.