what to do??

WIKIDSTIX · 01-03-2005, 10:59 PM

deciding on a 5 sp manual eb s xr6, or an ed xr6. theyre pretty hard to find, so if i can find one in good nick for about 6k, awesome. but if i cant....

how much work needs to be done, to a stock eb-d to get it up to xr standards or maybe a bit more, mechanical wise...eg. driveline and suspension. ive got a budget of around $6000

any help appreciated

dan

niko · 01-03-2005, 11:09 PM

go the ed? newer gear less age on its shoulders

01-03-2005, 11:11 PM

if i were you, id buy the XR straight up! turning a Gli into an XR would nearly cost you the same amount in XR Parts than what it would to get the whole car! then the fact you have to do diff changes, interior swaps, engine swaps, Manual conversions (unlees you find a manual one) or the other option is to not worry about XR parts, get a GLi and go nuts on performance stuff! but if i were you id find a manual model straight up, will save a lot of hassles chasing up a "good" box and all the other stuff needed.

BoZZa17 · 01-03-2005, 11:14 PM

get a ea 5speed good nick (2k) and buy jmm dev3hl kit =)

will work out to like just under 6 and ull have a 5speed that will beat any xr6 =P

neb · 01-03-2005, 11:22 PM

if i was in your position.. i'd hunt around for the ed xr6 in manual... might have trouble finding one.. but worth spending time finding one it'll be worth it in the long run. otherwise you'll be like me and be forever buying small things to make your gli better lol.

WIKIDSTIX · 01-03-2005, 11:32 PM

ed xr's go for a heaps more than eb's. but its only cosmetics aint it?? (twin lights, clear indicators, etc..

im kinda stayin clear of ea's...prolly go an ebII onwards, whats the jmm dev3hl kit?? ive heard about it, but i dunno coz i live in WA.

im gonna get a manual straight up, whats the difference in diffs and suspension. besides the xr having lsd.

hey neb, ill be doing that with the xr nywayz :P but is there a better model to start with....futura??

WIKIDSTIX · 01-03-2005, 11:59 PM

also because of insurance, im 18, been drivin for a year and a bit (with a licence).

id be getting 3rd party, but the thing is that the xr is more on insurance. but i dunno how much more.

Damo · 02-03-2005, 12:06 AM

get an ED GLi 5 speed, dump it, get some nice wheels, full zorst, cam.

The XR6 drivers will be looking at your nice GLi badge. Insurance will be cheaper for a Base model too.

XRated · 02-03-2005, 12:25 AM

Go a Fairmont/Ghia... All the luxuries and to bring it up to XR performance, I'd say you're looking at the following:
Shorter diff ie. 3.45/3.9s etc
Bigger cam (Wade does regrinds for 120 exchange)
Exhaust & extractors

and I dare say you'd be comfortably beating stock EB/ED XR6s & 8s.

WIKIDSTIX · 02-03-2005, 01:04 AM

*no my aim is to beat that vs commodore :evil_laug

id love it to look like this :sm_drool:

Damo · 02-03-2005, 01:06 AM

t5 is where it's at luke. It's in your sig allready. He should get a car like yours but Manual. ;)

XRated · 02-03-2005, 01:47 AM

Damo, when are you putting in that T5? Ya know... You could always sell it ;)

Damo · 02-03-2005, 05:32 PM

you wouldn't want it, it's from an EA.

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XRated · 02-03-2005, 05:57 PM

You're right....... I reallllly want it ;)

TIKFD6 · 02-03-2005, 08:13 PM

Buy the newest car you can aford mate.
If you get an ED XR you will have a far better base to start with.
:P

WIKIDSTIX · 03-03-2005, 12:56 AM

yeh and they looks soo awesome, with a decent set of mags.. UPDATE** good news, im getting a nightfill job at coles BONUS....so im in good position atm.

i went into a dealership, theyre helping me out privately, coz my parents just bought a couple of new cars off em. so theyre helping me find an eb-d xr6 or around that, in manual for about 6000. sweet as

when it says 161kw for the xr's, is that at the fw or rw?

FPVWEPN · 03-03-2005, 12:59 AM

ummmm fwkw lol!

WIKIDSTIX · 03-03-2005, 02:38 AM

WERD lol....what would that be rwkw? like 140??

Kenaz · 03-03-2005, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by wikid_sticks

WERD lol....what would that be rwkw? like 140??

Probably closer to about 115-ish

03-03-2005, 09:41 AM

starting with a base of a EB 11 Ghia, what would the cost be to put an XR nose on it?

EBII Ghia · 03-03-2005, 10:14 AM

I know its an auto, but check the price:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....532033007&rd=1

WIKIDSTIX · 03-03-2005, 12:57 PM

shit, thats pretty cheap....hopefully i wont have any troubles finding one for 6k then

115rwkw- ive seen more from hyundi's hahahaha....ill definatly have to mod it

FRDXR6 · 03-03-2005, 01:30 PM

Most hyundais would be lucky to be pushing 55rwkw, also yes insurance is a lot dearer on XR's for example it costs just under 1k more a year to insure my EF XR6 than it does for my brother to insure his EF Futura (granted his is stock and mine has some mods). But 3rd party you should be alright will proably be about $600ish a year

chelvdog · 03-03-2005, 02:29 PM

OK, to get 115kw out of a hyundai, you'd need to spend about $10k on a turbo kit, strengthened internals, intercooler, etc. It'd still be an ugly as shit, everyday hyundai worth nowhere near the $$$ you've poored into it.
I've got an ed gli, i spent $1000 on extractors, exhaust, intake and cam. It puts out 127rwkw and puts VS commy's to shame, yes, even that supposed precious icon, the SS. I still run the 4speed auto but was lucky that mine came optioned with a 3.45lsd. With a T5, i'd be in heaven!

just for your info, fwkw relate to front wheel drive cars, and rwkw refer to rear wheel drive cars.

The great thing about owning a sleeper looking E-series, is that all the fully sik homies think they can take you in their fully sik clunkadores with their fully sik clubsport wheels.

good luck with your XR, they are a great machine.

dansedgli · 03-03-2005, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by chelvdog

The great thing about owning a sleeper looking E-series, is that all the fully sik homies think they can take you in their fully sik clunkadores with their fully sik clubsport wheels.

Yep! I love my hubcaps and beating gen 3's!!

chelvdog · 03-03-2005, 02:53 PM

hah, oh how i wish my car had forced induction like yours dan, that must be an awesome car and so much fun at the drags!

WIKIDSTIX · 03-03-2005, 05:54 PM

its called a hyundi tiburon :P

Quote:

Originally Posted by chelvdog

just for your info, fwkw relate to front wheel drive cars, and rwkw refer to rear wheel drive cars.

not this again..hhahaha*flykw then :P

what type of intake and cam do ya have, sounds awesome

mcflux · 03-03-2005, 06:33 PM

/me and my 110rwkw V8 hide in shame

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LUXO_8 · 03-03-2005, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by chelvdog

just for your info, fwkw relate to front wheel drive cars, and rwkw refer to rear wheel drive cars.

haha.....crap :togo:

EA_Bender · 03-03-2005, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by chelvdog

just for your info, fwkw relate to front wheel drive cars, and rwkw refer to rear wheel drive cars.

hehe this rings some bells..... :Up_to_som