I just got an XR8!!!!!!

FoxMulder · 04-05-2005, 08:41 PM

Hey guys,
I just drove home my new (used) ED XR8!!!!

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Mate was it a sweet drive home. It's basically completely stock, with only a clutch and headunit change.

It was the perfect car, I couldn't say no to it.

It's the 1994 Tickford ED XR8, factory manual, Charcoal black, and only cost $9700.

Now all I have to do is get it registered under my name, get some new plates and insure it.

I'll post up some pics tomorrow, when it gets light outside.

StarkEA · 04-05-2005, 08:46 PM

Nice!

mr_efxr · 04-05-2005, 08:49 PM

Congrats, look forward to the pics.

Once a few mods are done, a suggestion for the number plate.

COP-BT8

Aka Cop bait and V8.

ilsautomotive · 04-05-2005, 09:01 PM

Congrats man, great choice!! Get some pics when you can.

FordGirl · 04-05-2005, 09:28 PM

Welcome! ED XR8, nice choice ;)

Hurry up and get some pics! Where abouts are you from?

Grechie · 04-05-2005, 09:59 PM

far-k man, ur one lucky mofo in my eyes, i love em, my bro has a tickfod enhanced EDXR8 ... i just cream over it :( i want it!

MickyB · 05-05-2005, 02:12 AM

Was this car advertised on the forums? Congrats on the purchase mate, black eb xr's certainly look the goods

**DJM83** · 05-05-2005, 11:40 AM

m8 think urself lucky to have a 5sp ED XR8 nice colour to cnt wait to see some pics cars like that are rare as rocking horse shit

FoxMulder · 05-05-2005, 02:59 PM

Here are the pics, I would post them one at a time on the forums, but there are too many and it's easier if you just follow the link.

I'm not sure if it was advertised on the forums, I don't think so. The guy just said that he advertised it once on the Trading Post. I picked the car up from Mooroolbark and had to drive all the way to Mill Park. (A long but very fun drive!).

It's in immaculate condition, the only problem I have with it at the moment is that the brake lights don't work. The Rear parkers will come on, but the brake lights won't engage. At first I just thought that the globe was busted, but I've replaced it and there is still no brake lights. The fuse is fine, I've even tried replacing that but to no avail.

Does anybody have any clue as to what the problem could be?

I bought the car without a RWC, because it was so rare, and the guy kept on saying how he was too busy at work to be able to get the check done.

LG · 05-05-2005, 03:05 PM

Congrats, thats in awesome condition! Looks great! I might see ya cruizin around mill park ;)

b2tf · 05-05-2005, 03:21 PM

Sounds like you may need to replace the brake pedal switch.

If it doesnt have a RWC I'd probably have it given the once over just to be sure, and so you dont have any nasty little surprises when it comes rego time.

darkfang888 · 05-05-2005, 03:29 PM

An EDXR8? Damn, I want one!

neb · 05-05-2005, 04:02 PM

thats one sexy car... a manual ed xr8 would be sweet. looks like its in great condition too.

FordFan86 · 05-05-2005, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by back2thefutura

Sounds like you may need to replace the brake pedal switch.

that sounds like what the problem is, dad had the same thing happen in his EF

madmatty · 05-05-2005, 05:03 PM

nice looking car
its in good nick
look after it wont you

FoxMulder · 05-05-2005, 07:09 PM

Don't worry madmatty, I will.

I'll be off to the wreckers tomorrow to get another switch, (no point getting it from ford spare parts, it will cost 4x as much). Hopefully that's all that's wrong with it. I need to get the RWC, so I can transfer it to my name, and get it insured, just so I can take it for a proper drive!

FordGirl · 05-05-2005, 07:56 PM

Nice ride mate! Congrats!

They look so friggen good in black... can't wait to see you and your beast at some cruises!

JADED6 · 05-05-2005, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FoxMulder

It's the 1994 Tickford ED XR8, factory manual, Charcoal black,

Technically it's "BLACK PEARL METALLIC -J4"

Looks bloody awesome.
You'll enjoy driving that around for quite some time.

InitialD · 05-05-2005, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by LG

Congrats, thats in awesome condition! Looks great! I might see ya cruizin around mill park ;)

Same, Ill have to keep any eye out for it ;)

InitialD · 05-05-2005, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FoxMulder

Don't worry madmatty, I will.

I'll be off to the wreckers tomorrow to get another switch, (no point getting it from ford spare parts, it will cost 4x as much). Hopefully that's all that's wrong with it. I need to get the RWC, so I can transfer it to my name, and get it insured, just so I can take it for a proper drive!

Ohh and since your in Millpark, Check out APEX AUTO Salvage. Good stuff there aswell as nice blokes ;)

Damo · 05-05-2005, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FoxMulder

Don't worry madmatty, I will.

I'll be off to the wreckers tomorrow to get another switch, (no point getting it from ford spare parts, it will cost 4x as much). Hopefully that's all that's wrong with it. I need to get the RWC, so I can transfer it to my name, and get it insured, just so I can take it for a proper drive!

Yeah $17 from Ford, or $5 at the wreckers I pocketed 2 just incase the one i PAID for was dodgey too. Also check that the switch isn't srewed in too far, unplug it, then unsscrew it from the brake pedal, it your brake lights come on then the switch is fine. I have a few spare brake swithes if you're in Eastern Melb as it turned out mine wasn't dead, i think they're the same for EA-ED.

Congrats on the purchase, a manual XR8 would be very nice.

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XRated · 06-05-2005, 12:22 AM

Oh damn, one of the best models EA-ED! Nice pick up

All it needs is a few more cubes and maybe a blower LOL!

12 · 06-05-2005, 12:38 AM

Oh the memories. I had the same EDXR8 a few years back as yours, same colour, same interior, manual aswell. Nice mate, just keep an eye on where the clutch cable goes through to the engine bay. The firewall tends to split and crack at that point on the manuals. If it's not split, do something now before it does.

Kenaz · 06-05-2005, 08:59 AM

Congrats on the pickup, that's a bloody nice car! Looks to be in great condition as well ;)

**DJM83** · 06-05-2005, 10:25 AM

seen the pics m8 very nice make sure u look after her or ppl on here will b lookin for u j/k nice purchase have fun drivin

FoxMulder · 06-05-2005, 08:41 PM

I fixed the problem. Someone had screwed the switch in too far,(and by too far I mean all the way!) so there was no play in the switch, meaning that it could not close the circuit.

I've got a replacement switch now, just in case. (My dad picked it up this morning, while I was asleep, I work nights).

Now all I have to do is get the RWC, transfer and insure, then I can cruise around in the car.