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Old 09-05-2012, 09:43 AM   #1
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Default BLKPHN's new toy FG XR8

So here is my new toy,

I was getting very bored driving around a stock EA s-pack wagon, a very immaculate wagon but after having many fun cars it was doing my head in.
getting close to winter boating season was well and truly over. So i started looking for another toy, I was looking at SSV sportswagons, Typhoon again, FG GT's and after talking to Theo at bluepower and him saying that the FG GT's can't really be supercharged without building a motor straight away changed my decision on the GT so I started looking at XR8's. I found this one on Carsales had all the goodies so i called up the ford dealer in bendigo where it was and asked them all about it, as you know i keep my cars immaculate to i didn't want to drive up there and find that it was crap, he assured me it was very clean with no scratches or marks on it at all. So next day i was driving home from Bendigo in my new toy though on the way to pick it up i went past Bluepower to get one of there Airbox's also.

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Leather, Premium sound, Optioned 19's (Pirrelli P-Zero Nero's), Reverse Sensors.

So the plans are simple, KB, Difillipo, brembo's 400+ atw

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Old 09-05-2012, 10:22 AM   #2
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mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm very nice but i like my ute better haha

great colour the nitro
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Old 09-05-2012, 10:25 AM   #3
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very nice mate, nice camera too
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Old 09-05-2012, 10:35 AM   #4
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very nice pick up! gotta love the FG xr8's probably my favourite of the series... gonna keep a close eye on this build

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Old 09-05-2012, 10:36 AM   #5
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Nice starting base for a KB build.

Luxury Pack as well by the looks of it ... and Manual
Ticks all the boxes.

Looking forward to the build.
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Old 09-05-2012, 10:50 AM   #6
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Nice starting base for a KB build.

Luxury Pack as well by the looks of it ... and Manual
Ticks all the boxes.

Looking forward to the build.

Cheers, ticking all the box's is exactly why i chose this one.

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mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm very nice but i like my ute better haha

great colour the nitro
yeah Nitro is a great color i wasn't 100% sure on it, kinda the ford hero color but have learnt to love it.

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very nice mate, nice camera too
Cheers I do enjoy taking a few snaps.

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very nice pick up! gotta love the FG xr8's probably my favourite of the series... gonna keep a close eye on this build

cheers,
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Old 09-05-2012, 11:22 AM   #7
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Awesome car for a KB Blown Project, out of interest any reason why you are going with a KB 5.4L over say a Miami GS/GT?

Personally i like the route you are taking alot more.
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Old 09-05-2012, 11:41 AM   #8
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Awesome car for a KB Blown Project, out of interest any reason why you are going with a KB 5.4L over say a Miami GS/GT?

Personally i like the route you are taking alot more.

Cheers man,

I used to own a BA XR8 a few years ago and always loved the sound of the 5.4, the Miami is nice but a GS is just a XR8 really anyway.
I have driven a 355 GT for the day and it was good but wasn't that excited over it.
Cost is another thing a Miami is going to be a good 12k more on the base car plus parts, exhaust, intake, intercooler and blower snout.
A 5.4 will produce more torque than a Miami of the same power, the only real down fall is the weight which can be overcome with a alloy block

That was my thoughts anyways, haha
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Old 09-05-2012, 11:58 AM   #9
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Friggen nice man!!

If you don't mind me asking, how much did it set you back?
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Old 09-05-2012, 12:18 PM   #10
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Friggen nice man!!

If you don't mind me asking, how much did it set you back?
cheers man, 32k
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Old 09-05-2012, 02:59 PM   #11
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Great Choice Tristan an XR8 and a manual with leather and premuim sound. I like the wat your heading with this. Carnt wait!!
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Old 09-05-2012, 03:42 PM   #12
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awesome ride, well done
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Old 09-05-2012, 04:24 PM   #13
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thats a very nice car at a good price as well congrats on the new ride if you dont mind me asking how many klms on it ?
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Old 09-05-2012, 04:34 PM   #14
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Its about time you finally came around and got a V8 again!!!
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Old 09-05-2012, 04:45 PM   #15
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Beautiful car - I love the XR8s.

Is it just me or is that lower than stock also? Is that the way you bought it?
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Old 09-05-2012, 06:44 PM   #16
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Man... Ford had it spot on when they designed this thing, those wheels, the bonnet buldge... It's bloody awesome. Great camera work there mate.

Now... Get those mods happening ;)
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Old 09-05-2012, 10:43 PM   #17
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Orsm ride mate enjoy it cheers gary
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Old 09-05-2012, 10:58 PM   #18
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Cheers guys most defiantly enjoying it!!!
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Nice one Tristan, congrats mate. Love the Nitro color.
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even mcdonalds would say 'im loven it'
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Nice ride Trist. Already love it.
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Old 17-05-2012, 09:07 AM   #22
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Nice ride Trist. Already love it.
Cheer Jack, when are you going to get yourself a new toy?

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Nice one Tristan, congrats mate. Love the Nitro color.
Thanks bud. Its a pretty intense color.

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even mcdonalds would say 'im loven it'
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Very nice, I prefer spoilered but its clean without.

I dont think I have ever seen a straight Ford exhaust tip..hehe
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Nice mate. Very nice. I'm glad you've got a manual again
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tuff.. i like the plans aswell
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Looks very nice buddy. Nice and clean. I prefer a spoiler but in saying that it does look good without it. Just needs a little lowering e.g SL/SSL or something.
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Cheers Jack, when are you going to get yourself a new toy?
Who knows? I can't just yet. Have to wait n see how the financial year ends.
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Great car mate does indeed look clean. Great photo's also
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Great car mate does indeed look clean. Great photo's also
Cheers, I enjoy taking photo's.

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Very nice, I prefer spoilered but its clean without.

I dont think I have ever seen a straight Ford exhaust tip..hehe

Cheers man, I've never liked spoiler are per all my cars have had them removed. I like the clean lines and uncluttered look.

Yeah everyone says that but i never really notice it i guess it cause I'm driving it not looking at it from behind.


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tuff.. i like the plans aswell
cheers the plans are simple, but will happen in time.

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Looks very nice buddy. Nice and clean. I prefer a spoiler but in saying that it does look good without it. Just needs a little lowering e.g SL/SSL or something.
cheers
Yeah it needs some lowering in the rear it sits to high and which emphasizes the wedge shape of the FG's, I hope to rectify it with a set of coil overs.

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Love it.
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