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Old 09-02-2006, 11:03 AM   #1
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I got the exhaust done on my NC 'lane yesterday, just a 2.5" cat back (actually Y piece back), straight thru redback muffler and a reso, sounds quiet at idle, and not that much louder at 4krpm, hopefully it'll burn in and sound a bit deeper... It's a lot better than having 1 completely rusted out muffler and the exhaust pretty much dangling on the road. It does however feel slightly more responsive down in the lower RPM...
I also paid out the remainder of my car loan (almost $2k worth) so, it's mine... and w00t. I'm going to leave it stock-ish, I can get PH4000 fitted for $600 and I've been told monaro cats are as good a high flow as anything after market and don't cost as much... So if I feel inclined to waste more money on it, that's where it'll go. I've just spent a bit on rego, bushes, idler pully, power aerial fixed; So I'm going to resent it for awhile.
I have also replaced brake fluid, diff oil and a few other small things on it. Next in line will probably be power steering fluid, a bit burnt.. and my steering is a bit shagged anyway. Front pads and rotors will be going soon, not a lot of meat left and quite a lot of vibration at anything over 90k when braking now....
No pics, but who hasn't seen a cat back system? Very, very neat and tidy install... I'd highly recommend Carline Mufflers on Marion Rd. He's an older guy and been doing it awhile, knows his stuff...


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Old 09-02-2006, 11:14 AM   #2
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I also got into the uni course I wanted, Bachelor of Technology in Forensic and Analytical chem. I'm now a povo uni student, with a V8.
That's my 15minutes....
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Old 09-02-2006, 11:17 AM   #3
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Can I haunt you with those words in the future, no one with an e-series and belonging to AFF leaves a car stockish ............... LOL
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Old 09-02-2006, 11:23 AM   #4
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Can I haunt you with those words in the future, no one with an e-series and belonging to AFF leaves a car stockish ............... LOL
Well... perhaps...
There was this incident with a gutter, hence the new 17" mags instead of 15"
It's got a factory sunroof, immobiliser and alarm fitted (aftermarket) (it's a May 92, so series II but pre-smartlock???) and a decent enough sound system already in it... so I've got a pretty good canvas to start with...
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Old 09-02-2006, 11:35 AM   #5
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lower the damn thing and lose one of the ford badges on the front lol.....
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Old 09-02-2006, 11:56 AM   #6
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lower the damn thing and lose one of the ford badges on the front lol.....
You've got an angle grinder and a screw driver don't you? come give us a hand ;) mmm ford grill badge x 2 and ford seat covers x 2... rice :
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Old 09-02-2006, 01:58 PM   #7
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Fit a 5 speed you stooge!
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Old 09-02-2006, 06:24 PM   #8
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Hey FordFan86, why not an LPG conversion too? Save ya heaps. I never change my diff oil 'cos the dealer sold me the car put a sticker on the windscreen says "Warning: diff may contain traces of bananas and sawdust. Change of lubricant may necessitate the occupants to wear ear-muffs". :
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Old 09-02-2006, 06:57 PM   #9
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In a Fairlane? Pffft.
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Old 09-02-2006, 07:01 PM   #10
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In a Fairlane? Pffft.
haha agree, although if i was given a T56 conversion i wouldnt knock it back!
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Old 09-02-2006, 07:13 PM   #11
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Can I haunt you with those words in the future, no one with an e-series and belonging to AFF leaves a car stockish ............... LOL
My car is still stockish, been here almost a year now
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Old 09-02-2006, 07:43 PM   #12
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j4m35 ya didn't tell me u paid off teh loanz0r! Woohoo for 100% ownage now!

I reckon you should fit a switchable shift kit ;) Nice cheap mod that's 100% reversible. Mine has exposed spade connectors dangling above my left foot, and it hasn't missed a beat ;) Well, there *was* the LHM issue, but that was due to poor earthing elsewhere (at battery, contacts needed cleaning).

And get some stockies for the rear ;)
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Old 09-02-2006, 07:59 PM   #13
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And get some stockies for the rear ;)
lol yes, fairlanes look nuts with rear stockies
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Old 09-02-2006, 08:18 PM   #14
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And wash it!
pfft cleanliness is overrated! j4m35 if you want to pamper her, give her a free theraputic mudbath.
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Well he has to make his car a little less grandpa, and getting another car isn't an option, because he needs space to get intimate with certain people who have acne beards...
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Well he has to make his car a little less grandpa, and getting another car isn't an option, because he needs space to get intimate with certain people who have acne beards...
No matter what the size of the car is, getting it on with ANY rear-vision mirror would be difficult!
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You will see evryone with done up cars and you wont be able to help yourself!!
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