pictures say it all :( "destruction"

[Sam_Boss260]

Originally Posted by LOW12S

first pic in first post

YIKES !!!!

[schultzie]

ok insurance is all done.. should get the car back monday.

now what i ask is do i get another bf 2 xr8 in breese and Finish it how it was meant to be. the green pokey mobile.

or

do i get an fg xr8 lux and tech packs and finish that... will cost more but would it be worth it? keeping it in mind breese is no longer available and most of the other colours are pox in my oppinion.

also is there a decent tail shaft fix? concidering it will be on bags lol

if i went the bf option there will almost be enough money left over for a blower...

[GavL]

Sounds almost like a choice between new vs mods and speed :p.

[DJM83]

Id go a new ute mate.

[schultzie]

the fg will be bagged and have a stereo upgrade before i take delivery

[XR6_190]

Mate sorry to see, was a real beauty too.

Personally I would go an FG, newer car, and better in every way.

[Pearly]

One word for you BLOWN

Once you go boost, you will never go back.

[schultzie]

i just don't know at the moment time will tell keep the ideas coming

[StookEB]

So did you end up getting the amount you wanted?? or just 40K?

What are you going to do with the wreck? I'm assuming you bought it back

[Melz]

FG XR6T then you get the best of both the worlds you are after...

I'm not stupid

[schultzie]

your an idiot fg xr8 on the way

[Stoney!]

Same thing happened to my bosses BA wagon company car, pretty scary cause the garage was under the house, she got a commodore after that happened.

Stoney!

[sly_ba]

Did you buy the wreck back mate??

[schultzie]

yeah i did, im just waiting for them to finish with it send send it home to me

[sly_ba]

Are you going to be selling it off in bits then???

I might be interested in some parts........

[schultzie]

all that will be for sale is the motor and gearbox and extractors. i have sold the rolling shell to a bloke my dad works with

[sly_ba]

Cool, how many kms has the motor done?? Any issues, noises etc etc?

Looking at the photos there is not much left up the top of the motor. What is usable and how much did you want for it?

[gtfpv]

Originally Posted by Pearly

One word for you BLOWN

Once you go boost, you will never go back.

this guy probably doesnt need to be blown . a guy cant have everything .

[schultzie]

40,000 klm oil done at 1000klm, 5000klm, 15000, 25000, 35000, motor was very strong,

basically everything up top should be taken condition unknown, injectors may be salvageable as with the alternator. it would just need the loom replaced TB ect and you would be right to go

i believe that $3500 is reasonable for a long motor

[schultzie]

oh yeha and by the way i have orderd an fg xr8 the 290 has plenty of go

[AzuR]

Originally Posted by schultzie

oh yeha and by the way i have orderd an fg xr8 the 290 has plenty of go

nice choice mate they have plenty of go indeed

[schultzie]

only thing i need to sus out is how to maintain the pinion angle with springs and air bags... i dont want to do a tail shaft..mind you the bags do hold the axle to a degree.. im just scared.

[gtfpv]

Originally Posted by schultzie

only thing i need to sus out is how to maintain the pinion angle with springs and air bags... i dont want to do a tail shaft..mind you the bags do hold the axle to a degree.. im just scared.

there has been some negative feed back with FG UTES AND AIR BAGS !!! do a search here . there is a thread about broken chassis rails which FORD wont cover under warranty due to the air bags being fitted .

suss it out mate . dont want to hear any more bad news .
i think it was a tray top though . may be the same or differant , i dont know , but worth checking out .

[AzuR]

I'm not sure mate, but if ya lucky maybe they've started putting the revised tailshafts in builds from now, doubt it, but hey ya never know ;)

The herrod leaf springs are getting some good feedback and no tailshafts breaking guessing you getting another ute then eh?

[Mr Brooksy]

Great choice.

What colour and options if you dont mind telling?

[schultzie]

that fg bending its chassis is a combination of errors, mostly to do with the giflight body only being mounted in 4 places not 6 like most units. and it is loaded all the time... my ute is a toy

I spoke to Rob on monday and his springs wont suit my needs.. dw customs are now going to sort it out when it goes in for the install. any idea if a BF tailshaft would fit??


Viper, luxuary pack, technology pack, scuff thingies, floor mats tinted windows and a heavy duty towbar.

[AzuR]

Originally Posted by schultzie

that fg bending its chassis is a combination of errors, mostly to do with the giflight body only being mounted in 4 places not 6 like most units. and it is loaded all the time... my ute is a toy

I spoke to Rob on monday and his springs wont suit my needs.. dw customs are now going to sort it out when it goes in for the install. any idea if a BF tailshaft would fit??


Viper, luxuary pack, technology pack, scuff thingies, floor mats tinted windows and a heavy duty towbar.

I think thats what fords version of a revised tailshaft is, the BF one, correct me if i'm wrong ;)

[gtfpv]

Originally Posted by schultzie

that fg bending its chassis is a combination of errors, mostly to do with the giflight body only being mounted in 4 places not 6 like most units. and it is loaded all the time... my ute is a toy

I spoke to Rob on monday and his springs wont suit my needs.. dw customs are now going to sort it out when it goes in for the install. any idea if a BF tailshaft would fit??


Viper, luxuary pack, technology pack, scuff thingies, floor mats tinted windows and a heavy duty towbar.

good to hear . the fg looks a much better car . interior wise anyway . look forward to pics .

[schultzie]

Originally Posted by AzuR

I think thats what fords version of a revised tail shaft is, the BF one, correct me if i'm wrong ;)

Might see if the bloke buying my car doesnt mind if i keep the tail shaft as well haha

[GUTLES]

Nice on Justin, Viper's the purple a bit like Phantom yeah?

Thought you we're getting Black..