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Old 12-06-2007, 10:42 AM   #1
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Question too early for a build thread??

hey guys, im just wondering if you think its too early for me to start my build thread. heres a listy of things iv done so far and i have taken heaps of pictures to

stripped engine
cut down my shifter
removed head
taken block out
and am now in the process of cleaning my engine bay

and things to come are

el xr6 motor
turbo
strengthen my box internals
full respray
fine new dash as mines cracked
and full eb fairmont interior

im hoping for around 200+rwkw

so whats some peoples opinions?? should i start it now??

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Old 12-06-2007, 10:47 AM   #2
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yeah may as well start it.
id be interested to hear what youve done
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Old 12-06-2007, 10:51 AM   #3
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Definantly start it, its a lot more interesting than peoples build threads where they added clear indicators, wheels and a headunit
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Old 12-06-2007, 11:13 AM   #4
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Definately start it. When I started my build thread, it was only about how I pranged the car, fixed it all up, added a head unit and speakers, an XH snorkel and clear indicators. (mind you, a T5 conversion was on the way)
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Old 12-06-2007, 11:16 AM   #5
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allright then, i think ill start it up this arvo, i have to make all my pictures smaller and thats annoying so this arvo it will be done.. thanks guys
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Old 12-06-2007, 11:18 AM   #6
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you may as well get an AU engine and put a decomp plate in there..
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Old 12-06-2007, 11:23 AM   #7
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you may as well get an AU engine and put a decomp plate in there..
why is the au engine better than the el??
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Old 12-06-2007, 11:41 AM   #8
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If you've got a EL XR6 motor why do you keep enquiring about ED 4.0's and other motors in the For Sale section for your car?

I eagerly await your build thread with the photos and everything.

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Old 12-06-2007, 11:44 AM   #9
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im just having a hard time trying to decide what motor to go for! its a hard choice
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Old 12-06-2007, 11:45 AM   #10
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Definantly start it, its a lot more interesting than peoples build threads where they added clear indicators, wheels and a headunit
True, but not everyone can justify spending alot of cash on an e series, not the greatest financial move.

Just do it, if people are interested then they will post.
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Old 12-06-2007, 12:00 PM   #11
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AU Motor FTW!!!

Start your build thread...
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im just having a hard time trying to decide what motor to go for! its a hard choice
Why would you even bother with asking about ED motors when you have a EL XR6 motor sitting there ready to go?

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Old 12-06-2007, 12:39 PM   #13
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becuase iv heard from a few people the el motors arent the best, or was it ef?? i cant remember... anyway ill be putting up my build thread later on

bye for now
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Old 12-06-2007, 01:33 PM   #14
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allright then, i think ill start it up this arvo, i have to make all my pictures smaller and thats annoying so this arvo it will be done.. thanks guys
if you upload them to photobucket it automaticly resizes them to 800x600. THen you can just link them to the thread using the img code
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Old 12-06-2007, 01:59 PM   #15
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make sure you get photos of everything you get for it
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Old 12-06-2007, 02:01 PM   #16
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Weird question to ask but anyway.

I only started my build thread for myself to keep track of what I've done to my car, kinda like a journal. It dosent bother me if anyone else its interested in it or not, although it is nice to have people regualy check your build thread for updates etc.

Do it for you, not for anyone else, if you want to start it now than do so, its no one else's business really.
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Weird question to ask but anyway.

I only started my build thread for myself to keep track of what I've done to my car, kinda like a journal. It dosent bother me if anyone else its interested in it or not, although it is nice to have people regualy check your build thread for updates etc.

Do it for you, not for anyone else, if you want to start it now than do so, its no one else's business really.
Thats a good point. Also for friends etc that I dont see much and they wonder what I am up to just for curiosity sake, send them the link. (im not a myspace kind of guy).

Most of my mods have been cosmetic, some people want different things out of there cars so just do what you want.

I wasted another $30 on a badge today FFS, so dont worry about it Ill get a pic of the badge tomorrow..LOL :togo:
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Old 12-06-2007, 02:15 PM   #18
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Thats a good point. Also for friends etc that I dont see much and they wonder what I am up to just for curiosity sake, send them the link. (im not a myspace kind of guy).

Most of my mods have been cosmetic, some people want different things out of there cars so just do what you want.

I wasted another $30 on a badge today FFS, so dont worry about it Ill get a pic of the badge tomorrow..LOL :togo:

lol yeah good point, the main reason i want to doa buld thread is i need a little bit of help, so far me and my mate jason have done all the work. hes 17 im 18 so not allot of experiance between us but were trying hard. iv managed to "score" a couple of xr6 badges and some tickford 30trh anniversary badges from the wreckers haha.
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Weird question to ask but anyway.


Do it for you, not for anyone else, if you want to start it now than do so, its no one else's business really.

It is if its a public forum.....You don't need to make a build thread to keep track of it
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