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09-03-2005, 12:17 PM
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ED Fairmont 4.0L
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Chch, NZ
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G'day fellow E-series owners!
I'm new to this site, and just wnted to ask you guys (and gals) a question: Have you ever heard of or seen a factory lowered EAII Fairmont? I have recentley purchased such a vehicle (EAII Fairmont with 3.9L CFI, 4-spd auto, and most of the options) and according to all the previous owners it was 'factory' lowered. I am curious too know if itt could be from the factory itself or was it done at a dealer? I know the car has been like this (low enough at the front to scrape the bumper and undercarriage on speed humps and driveways if you don't crawl over them, and lowered slightly at the rear) since it was first sold in New Zealand in 1993 (don't know if it was sold in Australia previousley) and was wondering if anyone else has a car with a simillar stance? It looks really aggressive and can outmanouver my mated 302 Clevo-powered XF, and can take it off the line (due to power-to-weight ratio) so I'm gonna leave it like it is (although the back shocks have been replaced with Monroe Gas shocks and the front will be done soon, I'm NOT gonna change the rideheight)! Thanx to anyone who can help satisfy my curiousity. |
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09-03-2005, 12:36 PM
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Former E-Series Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Welcome aboard.
 The S models were lowered a little but nothing like what you describe. I remember the cars pictured in the brochure were pretty darn low so obviously Ford had a trick up their sleeve. But this will be the first I've heard of it.
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09-03-2005, 12:57 PM
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PM me if you want
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Pk Ranger Modding - QLD 👍
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First I have heard of it, S-pacs were a little lower, but no EA's ever sat on the ground from the factory.
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09-03-2005, 01:33 PM
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ED Fairmont 4.0L
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Chch, NZ
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thanx for replying. yeah, no-one seems to know anthing about it. I'll post a pic of my car as soon as I can get me camera working, and I'll also post the ridheight measurements. Maybe that'll help. Hey trouty - whats the deal with your GL? Are you modifiyng it, restoring it...etc?
Last edited by darkfang888; 09-03-2005 at 01:35 PM. Reason: forgot to metnion person in reference. |
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09-03-2005, 01:46 PM
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PM me if you want
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Pk Ranger Modding - QLD 👍
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Trouty is rebuilding an ea series 1, to have an AU motor, swap from 3 speed to 4 speed auto, and throw in a turbo on top of all that.
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Owner of first ever car to retrofit BA SSS - the EA2BA Send me a PM if you want to know anything 2010 Ford Ranger PK High Rider (Auto) - 2011 Ford Fiesta (Auto)
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09-03-2005, 02:57 PM
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Former E-Series Member
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Correction, Dellboy is doing all of the above for me (j/k).
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09-03-2005, 03:03 PM
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Low and Loud
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
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ahh where would we all be without jason
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1993 Ford Fairlane NC3 Silver - LTD mockup, Worked V8 & Auto, Fully Optioned, Half of my Audio department at work installed in the car 1993 Ford Falcon XR6 Poly Green Stationwagon - 4.0 I6, Auto, 3:45LSD, All the usual XR6 Stuff but in a wagon  :
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09-03-2005, 03:05 PM
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Low and Loud
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
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Jebus!
Darkfang888 your avitar is a bit racey for a forums isnt it? LOL
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1993 Ford Fairlane NC3 Silver - LTD mockup, Worked V8 & Auto, Fully Optioned, Half of my Audio department at work installed in the car 1993 Ford Falcon XR6 Poly Green Stationwagon - 4.0 I6, Auto, 3:45LSD, All the usual XR6 Stuff but in a wagon :
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09-03-2005, 03:24 PM
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ED Fairmont 4.0L
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Chch, NZ
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yep clicked wrong file. am changing it now b4 someone gets upset.
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09-03-2005, 04:57 PM
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Banned
Join Date: Dec 2004
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what was the avatar ? lol
Sounds like a nice ride darkfang, pic would be good. 
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09-03-2005, 11:17 PM
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The Guy You Love To Hate
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Vic
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What is it? Now im curious
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factory lowered EAII
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