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06-01-2008, 03:53 PM
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HICKV8
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Traralgon Vic
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Hi all just wanted to say hi, Just bought my second Au Fairmont both have been 3/99 models 1st being a polar white v8 GHIA , which i regretfully sold a few years ago. But the bug bit again ( Corolla too small for kids ) an the week before Xmas bought a bargain off the net , a Metallic pearl Blue Fairmont V8 with full factory compliance Tickford options from motor, brakes body kit an suspension an LSD an wheels. With 110,000 KLMS on the clock for under $10 Gr.
So i joined here to get sum advise on engine upgrades an stuff so too all Fairmont fans have a good new year.. HICKV8..... P.S goin to do coupla pics right now get em on here soon.. |
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06-01-2008, 04:53 PM
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Miami Pilot
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: ACT
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Sounds great - what exactly are the Tickford options on the motor & brakes. There should be a Tickford plate listing what the fitted - it should be limited to suspension,, maybe brakes (if it got the Tickford premium setup) and perhaps momo gear and sunroof. AFAIK, Tickford did not "tickle" the motor.
What about a few photos too?
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06-01-2008, 05:07 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Didnt think premo brakes were available on anything other then XR's, could be wrong
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06-01-2008, 05:12 PM
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HICKV8
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Traralgon Vic
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Sorry guys my mistake on the motor ? the plate does stipulate the cross drilled ventilated rotors suspension wheels and body kit, but compared to my GHIA this Motor absolutley hammers cant keep it in a straight line when u plant it it just skittles side ways up the road. PICS are being loaded as i speak
she is a bit dirty though |
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06-01-2008, 05:25 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2006
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AU Mont Ghia's got the VCT engine with a quieter exhaust....
EDIT... Just realised it was a V8... |
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06-01-2008, 05:41 PM
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Miami Pilot
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Location: ACT
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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06-01-2008, 06:03 PM
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HICKV8
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Traralgon Vic
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Here She Is..
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06-01-2008, 06:06 PM
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HICKV8
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Traralgon Vic
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No nuthin wrong with suspension this thing is just insane the torque is unbeleivable
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06-01-2008, 07:37 PM
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Barra Turbo > V8
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Do the front brake calipers have tickford wings etched into them? if they do it has premium brakes if not it doesnt
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06-01-2008, 10:12 PM
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HICKV8
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Traralgon Vic
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Yes they are etched wings and it is on the tickford compliance plate aswell under the bonnet on laft side of engine bay just beside the radiator water
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06-01-2008, 10:19 PM
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Shakern, not stirred
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Canberra
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Looks good. It is Narooma or Monsoon blue?
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06-01-2008, 11:33 PM
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Miami Pilot
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Zhodak - neither colour came out in AU1, I reckon it's galaxy blue. You and your blue colours, LOL.
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The Hammer: FG GTE | 376rwkw | 1/4 mile 11.793 @ 119.75mph 1.733 60' (4408lb) 1 of 60 FG MK1 335 GTEs (1 of 118 FG Mk 1 & 2 335 GTEs). Mods: Tune, HSD/ShockWorks, black GT335 19” staggered replicas with 245 & 275/35/19 Michelin Pilot sport 5s Daily: BF2 Fairmont Ghia I6 ZF, machine face GT335 19” staggered Replicas with 245s and 275s, Bilsteins & Kings FPV 335 build stats: <click here> Ford Performance Club ACT |
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07-01-2008, 07:54 AM
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Sly like a G6
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Hunter Valley Whine Country
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If you can post that and the wheel & tyre sizes I should be able to tell you what diff ratio you have.
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07-01-2008, 11:24 AM
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HICKV8
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Traralgon Vic
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JC depends on which way your lookin i suppose ? from front of car looking into the engine bay its on the left side where the coolant holder is will take a snap of it an post when i can...
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07-01-2008, 11:47 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: May 2005
Location: In my shed
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Nice looking car & a great pick-up.
And welcome to the forums. |
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07-01-2008, 03:42 PM
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Barra Turbo > V8
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07-01-2008, 05:52 PM
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HICKV8
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Traralgon Vic
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Thanks PINKBITS , i too used to have an XA fairmont with a 351 clevo an fmx which i stripped back flared the gaurds put 295/50/15 under the painted it gloss black with a 1 off color on the wheel arch an side trim called nipple pink so good on ya 4 standin out
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