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[chubbz] · 31-08-2005, 09:55 PM

Hello all im a new member here just bought my self a first car.....an EB Fairmont 1991 modle and thought i would join also i was just wondering about 2 things

1. Whats the best way to go about lowering the thing and an avarge price

2. I was wonder about a set of ford wheels people have told me there EA wheels made by SVO they are a greyish colour and was wondering if any one had a pic and a price on what a set would cost me.

PULLY6 · 31-08-2005, 10:00 PM

G'day, welcome.

1. Buy replacement springs, or cut yours if you have limited funds. Replacing the springs will cost you $120 per set ie $220 for front and rear. Cutting will cost you nothing, but its illegal, and the ride will be terrible. With either method, replacing the shock absorbers is recommended too - will cost $300-500.

2. The rims you are talking about are EA SVO rims - I'm sure Gunns or one of the other SVO owners has a pic of the rims.

[chubbz] · 31-08-2005, 10:06 PM

thanx alot mate if i chge the springs unly with lowered ones will the ride still be smooth?

PULLY6 · 31-08-2005, 10:11 PM

I've got King superlows on standard shocks - the ride was good to begin with but the shocks have deteriorated to the point where the ride now SUCKS.

It judders over sharp bumps and bounces over large ones. However, the stock shocks are fine for about six weeks - its given me enough time to save for semi-decent shocks. I'm putting Monroe GT Gas in soon.

Age182 · 31-08-2005, 10:21 PM

ouch SVOs are expensive and Rare all da best finding them

[chubbz] · 31-08-2005, 10:39 PM

i didnt relise they were hard to find does anyone know what a set of EF-EL XR8 Wheels would set me back thx for all your help in advance

Rmyers · 31-08-2005, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Age182

ouch SVOs are expensive and Rare all da best finding them

I know were there's a set for sale ;) Not overly expensive either

Age182 · 31-08-2005, 10:41 PM

ill sell ya mine there scrached abit tho im thinking about fixing them if ya not desperate ill getem cleaned up and well work something out with tires

Rmyers · 31-08-2005, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Age182

ouch SVOs are expensive and Rare all da best finding them

Funny how you mentioned that they were "expensive and rare" without mentioning you had a set for sale :P

[chubbz] · 31-08-2005, 10:46 PM

Age182 thx for the offer but im just finding out how much money i need to save as i spent my cash on buying the car and still want to get it lowered first but thx for the offer

Age182 · 31-08-2005, 10:46 PM

na dude i ment EF XR6 lol my bad but SVOs are hard to find
well ill sell ya mine for $800 with brand new tires they hav gutter damage on some as the last owners were an elderly couple
bloody geelong drivers lol

[chubbz] · 31-08-2005, 10:51 PM

i'd love to buy them but like i said the rims will have to wait till i have a bit more money

Age182 · 31-08-2005, 10:54 PM

thats kool send me a private message or an email when or if ya ever want them
fat_pizza_stooge69@hotmail.com

Damo · 31-08-2005, 11:06 PM

I sold a set of genuine EF XR 16's recently for $450 with 2 reasonable tyres 2 bald (1 popped) and one wheel had slight dint.

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