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Old 22-10-2006, 07:20 PM   #1
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Default BA XR8 scuff plates fit into E series

Hi just wondering would BA xr8 Scuff plates fit straight into replace the E series crapy plastic scuff plates ?? has anyone done this ? what kind of trimming would it involve if any! cheers

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Old 22-10-2006, 07:25 PM   #2
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i measured my parents AU scuff plates and its all different sizes so i'd say no, they wouldnt fit, but really anything is possible so have a crack at it!
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Old 22-10-2006, 07:26 PM   #3
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i think they're shorter then eseries ones, so won't cover up everything.
i havnt confirmed it but thats the impression i'm under.
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Old 22-10-2006, 07:31 PM   #4
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Do u have any good five speeds? For an EA fairmont... and Is it hooked up to computer or anything? Umm have a pedal box too?
Thanks heaps

$850 for a conversion

WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? does it mean i can get a manual conversion for that spirce if not how much to convert to manual?
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Old 22-10-2006, 07:33 PM   #5
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Old 22-10-2006, 07:47 PM   #6
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wtf are u posting here for, go into the technical forum
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Old 22-10-2006, 11:53 PM   #7
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You can buy fully sik bro chrome scuff plates off ebay for around $150 for a set of 4.. Here is a pic..

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Old 23-10-2006, 01:12 AM   #8
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they look sweet! i want em!!
yeh the BA ones are shorter and they wont cover everything, plus the screws will be in different spots.
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Old 23-10-2006, 11:42 AM   #9
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lol i dont no if u where being serious about those scuf plates lol "fully sick etc" lol makin ajoke or something? dont you like the look of those scuff plates ??
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Old 23-10-2006, 12:04 PM   #10
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Those ebay silver scuff plates only stick on to your existing plastic ones. It would be good if they were an actual replacement.
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Old 23-10-2006, 12:07 PM   #11
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Those ebay silver scuff plates only stick on to your existing plastic ones. It would be good if they were an actual replacement.
i checked with the suplier and they dont have the ford logos on them, if anyone can find a replacement logo, let me know.
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Old 23-10-2006, 01:22 PM   #12
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you could get stickers made up for them with that jelly stuff over the top.
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