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12-08-2009, 07:47 PM
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05 BA MkII XR8
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: East Side, SA
Posts: 351
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Hey everyone,
Just want to get some answers from everyone. "What do you HATE&LOVE most about your E-Series?" Cheers
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FOR SALE !!!!! BA MKII XR8 6 SPEED MANUAL IN SA!!!! MAKE ME AN OFFER
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12-08-2009, 08:08 PM
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mustang pilot
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SA
Posts: 372
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I've had many of them over the years.Even bought a couple brand new ones years ago.
Currently a 198000 km EB XR8 and a 215000 km EF XR6 wagon bought S/H-daily drivers Love - The RIGHT size. Brilliant forward vision. Great handlers with minimum modification. Really tough interiors-good quality-both ours unmarked no wear and tear. Easy to work on. All good lookers if well kept and on nice wheels Good highway cars-very comfortable and eat up the miles Hate- Dizzy under intake manifold on 6 cylinders Thats it. |
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12-08-2009, 08:28 PM
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14.915 @ 151 KPH
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Sydney, NSW
Posts: 995
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pros:
power/handling/comfort/looks/reliable (sometimes  : )cons: cant take off without a smoke show  :
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:evil3: 96 EF2 Futura I6 Auto :evil3: EL XR Front, 16 inch Tickford's, Superlow's Front/Rear with Monroe GT Sport's  : , XR6T Snorkle/Fram Filter, 4499's/Hi Flow Cat/2.5 inch Redback, 4.11's/LSD, 5% Tint, Sony Head Unit/ 6 1/2 Inch 190w Speaker's: 14.915 @ 151 kph 60' 2.254 : |
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12-08-2009, 10:02 PM
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normality is boring
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Up in the hills on the QLD/NSW boarder
Posts: 1,803
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Like: Its not a kitted commodore
Hate: I cant finish it or sell it |
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24-08-2009, 10:15 PM
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Supercharged Mang-mobile
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Behind the wheel
Posts: 1,792
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LOVE:
Tickfords work in general comfortable seats good looking interior performance in general dispatching injected 5L commodores with ease cruise on steeringwheel not indicator stalk HATE: keyfob never wants to work smartlock when it wants to play up thirsty power windows slow to wind up
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09/00 VX HSV XU6 Build #0001 of 0171 http://fordforums.com.au/showthread....09#post5571209 -- Best E/T: |14.982 @92.12mph | R/T:0.013 | 60' 2.213| 330: 6.283 | 1/8: 9.624 @ 73.17mph | 1000: 12.529 | 25Deg, N/A Hum, 1010mb | Willowbank Raceway 7/12/16 Tickford EL Falcon XR6 RIP  -- Factory Manual -- Best E/T: |14.991 @ 92.71mph | R/T: 0.607 | 60': 2.215 | 660': 9.665 |13Deg, 86%H, 1024mb, 184RA @ Willowbank Raceway |
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29-08-2009, 10:13 PM
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I'm on a Boat!
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Vic.
Posts: 365
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Love:
Handling can be made brilliant No throttle lag Interior wins me over, I'd buy a T series if it had an E series dash in it...... Cast iron V8....It's nearly indestructable! It's got all the comforts without going too technical, keeps things easy to fix/mod. Hate: Has anyone noticed that the EF's drivers seat sits a little to the left of the steering wheel? The two i've had both have it.........
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El Tazo's 96' DFII LTD, TE50 5.0l, AFR165, Qtrhorse, T5, Pedders Coilovers, No Stege, Thumpin twin system, AU upper arms 12 Deg Caster.
95' DF LTD, TE50 5.0, T5, Rip Shifter, Sunroof, FBT grille, Clarion HX-D2, 343mm Quad Piston AP's ,Koni Yellow Front, Red Rear, 14" Caster. 79' XD 5lt Clevo Supra 5 sp Hotwires and some usual rust, needs a resto, It will wait for me. 76 Celica Ra23 with Lexus 4lr V8, kaaz LSD, Quad piston RX7 front brakes. 1999 BMW 328ci, Topaz Blue, Manual, Sunroof. |
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11-09-2009, 02:35 PM
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VFII SS UTE
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Central Coast
Posts: 6,353
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Quote:
allow the window guide to centre itself and retighten. over time wondows start to bind in their runners.
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I don't often hear the sound of a screaming LSX. But when I do, So do the neighbours.. GO SOUTHS
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29-08-2009, 10:38 PM
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Just a bogan VF SS driver
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blackwater, QLD
Posts: 719
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hate my whole car, pile of crap it is, nothing but trouble have had it for 1.5yrs and it has spent majoirty of its time off the road
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Just your typical Holden Driver 
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29-08-2009, 10:48 PM
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AFF's 1st DM.......
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Wha???... There is only 2 states 2 be in.. WA or Drunk..
Posts: 6,200
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Love... buying it
Hate... Selling it as of yesterday and will regret it for sometime to come...
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FORD GIVING POWER TO THE PEOPLE Alloy headed 347ci EDXR8 13.21 @107.7mph Quote:
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11-09-2009, 11:20 AM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Hebersham, NSW
Posts: 478
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Love:-
The lumpy V8 Handling sticks like crap to the road looks stock looking over at the other car at the lights knowing i can beat it Hates:- dont idle well in low speed traffic smartlock when it plays up city driving |
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11-09-2009, 11:38 AM
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Parts bin special
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Narre Warren, Vic
Posts: 8,276
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love:
The look of it Comfortable cruiser Cheap parts Faster than a VX-VY V6 hate: Oil leaks timing chain rattle suspension squeaks that my RF guard doesn't blend well with the drivers door at all
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Weekender 1964 US Falcon Futura convertible - Rangoon Red 260 Windsor V8, 4 speed manual, LHD, Electronic ignition, Mustang wheels https://fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11470868 Daily 2014 SZII Territory diesel - basic runabout Previous Cars 1990 EAII Fairmont Ghia - Tickford engine, 5 speed, SVO wheels, bodykit, much more 2000 AUII Fairmont - XR wheels, Ghia interior 2010 FG XR50T ute - XR8 bonnet, Streetfighter intake |
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11-09-2009, 12:04 PM
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Petro-sexual
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 4,527
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Pros:
Easy to work on Abundant cheap spare parts Look good just lowered with wheels Good feel and feedback from steering Doesnt grab attention from MrPlod Cons: Doesnt grab attention from other car enthusiasts unless it has a wild colour paint or various other line destroying add-ons Thirsty in city traffic Seats are too high hard to jack up the rear end when on superlows |
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12-09-2009, 10:42 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Golden Grove, SA
Posts: 1,333
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It looks sexy.
Not always reliable.
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'96 EL Fairmont Ghia 5L |
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13-09-2009, 09:26 PM
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OzECruisers Treasurer
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,176
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I like that it hasn't broken down.
I just wish it went faster. |
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27-09-2010, 08:32 PM
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sliding by you...
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: werribee, vic.
Posts: 282
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ED XR6 ... love everything....except the handbrake!
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28-09-2010, 09:01 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Cattai, Sydney
Posts: 7,701
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Love the handling, sound, seating position.
Hate the shoddy interior build quality and the handbrake
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1992 EBII Fairmont Ghia 4.0l <---Click for the Gallery! Insta@mooneye_ghia White on bright red smoothies with thick whitewalls. Cruising around to some rockabilly |
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28-09-2010, 12:41 PM
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OzEcruisers PRESIDENT
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbz
Posts: 15,761
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Love Cruising in it
 Hate assholes who hit & run whilst it is parked :(
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1994 Ford Fairmont EF NA 6cyl Man 3.9 diff Sedan PROEF 13.46 @ 105.78mph Tuned by DYNOMOTIVE 200BUX - AFF Drag Nats 2019 EF Wagon Quote:
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28-09-2010, 06:03 PM
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EL XR6
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Melbourne VIC
Posts: 361
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EL XR6
love smooth flowing lines on the body kit the front end on an xr  performance only two hates, power windows and how thirsty they are
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Winter white 15' FG X XR8 Shockworks coilovers | 1000cc injectors | DiFillipo Twin 3" exhaust | Bluepower tuned | 380rwkw Navy 97' EL XR8 Factory manual | Tickford kit | Pacemakers + Full exhaust |
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28-09-2010, 06:27 PM
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Just a bogan VF SS driver
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blackwater, QLD
Posts: 719
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hate the whole thing, i use to like them but every e series i have owned i have had it off the road more than its been on, **** our VT is more reliable
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Just your typical Holden Driver
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28-09-2010, 07:00 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Brisvegas QLD
Posts: 1,166
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pah vt poo.
My el ghia, love it, dont love the crappy repair job done by a halfbaked panel beater at some stage in its life. love the sound of it. dont like the handbrake or the undersized braking system in general it was funny enough in a lighter ea let alone 10 years later unchanged...
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29-09-2010, 09:38 PM
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EL FALCON
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Gawler SA, Stockport SA
Posts: 128
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goods
comfortable fast good skidz look *** bads brakes |
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29-09-2010, 09:51 PM
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Just a bogan VF SS driver
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Blackwater, QLD
Posts: 719
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yeah the VT is a pile of **** but beenthe most reliable car i have owned!
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Just your typical Holden Driver
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30-09-2010, 12:09 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Brisvegas QLD
Posts: 1,166
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1976 mazda b1600 was very reliable but had nothing in it to break haha
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30-09-2010, 12:12 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: jimboomba
Posts: 4,638
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vts are crap, see one broken down last night, getting towed home lmao
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Welder/Fabricator at Beaudesert Exhuast Posted by Xcabbi, Does it slap or rattle? Rattle is more to do with timing chains and tensioners. Slap is more to do with lifters, rings, bearings or GENIII boat anchors |
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30-09-2010, 02:54 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 5,165
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Lets not get onto a badge slinging match ......
The thread is about what we love & hate about our E Series ........ |
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10-10-2010, 04:35 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Denmark, WA
Posts: 179
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Love..
TWIN LIGHTS!! front seats, manual, V8 Black, handling, general road pressence Hate.. All the below average ones make the good ones look bad, need more power, general wear and tear for the age of the car
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1994 ED XR8 Manual Black
1972 XA Falcon 500 302 Clevo |
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10-10-2010, 05:56 PM
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Size it up
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: big blue ball of mostly water
Posts: 591
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The EB 4.0l
Love that I can't kill it Hate that it just won't die But seriously, love rack and peanut steering, hate head gaskets. |
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16-10-2010, 10:06 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 224
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Loved
Comfort Looks Space How easy and cheap they are to mod and do a 13 sec pass Hate Bem issues Lack of light from headlights HEADGASKETS BRAKES
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18-10-2010, 08:43 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
![Jason[98.EL]'s Avatar](image.php?u=1723&dateline=1308224951)
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: GEELONG
Posts: 7,946
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love the
1...reliability 2...comfort 3.... power good for a car that has not been tuned right yet hate the amount of fuel it is using atm i need it tuned asap on a dyno
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no longer have a ford but a ford man at heart R.I.P 98 EL MAY YOU HAVE A GOOD LIFE IN FALCON HEAVEN [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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03-11-2010, 05:51 PM
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The Experience...
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,017
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EL II XR8
Love; Power Sleek Simple yet so effective Hate; The Ones that have a sunroof are way to close to the drivers head. I soon as I sat in it I wasnt sure if I could buy it simply because of that. The drivers seat doesnt go forward enough to teach my Mrs how to drive manual...
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