well... i guess i'm one of you'se now :)

RUQ1KA · 31-10-2005, 07:51 PM

yep well after many months spent cursing and yelling at my 2 e-series cars cause of their unreliability and just basically being money pits, i have decided to sell them both

what have i got to replace them now?
a 1999 au series 1 forte mocked up to be an xr6

its all a nice car except i am not too keen on the colour but meh

here are some pics for you'se, will have the car late this week/ early next week, just getting a few dealer fit accesories done + the finance approval

Vehicle: FORD FALCON FORTE AU SEDAN
Engine: Multi-point injected
Engine Size: 4.0
Fuel Type: Unleaded/gas
Transmission: AUTO
Kilometres: 176365
Colour: GOLD
Features: Air-Bag, Air Conditioning, Central Locking, Immobiliser, Power Mirrors, Power Steering, Power Windows Front, ABS, Cruise Control

LG · 31-10-2005, 07:59 PM

Smooth!! Personally i'd remove the XR6 badges. Your lucky you found a black interior one. Good start ;)

LUXO_8 · 31-10-2005, 08:00 PM

looks good tommi....
i hope it hasnt had a hit, the front bar doesnt seem to be fitting up quite right..... shouldnt be too hard to sort out though...

how much is it? did you trade both cars for it?

Dezza · 31-10-2005, 08:06 PM

You're leaving the e-series owners club, Tommy? So much for modifying the EA! By the way, have you fixed the ED bumper, or the door for that matter? I agree that is a nice looking AU, even though I must admit I've never been a fan of that colour either. Good luck with you new purchase. Hope to see you bring the AU on a few e-series cruises!

RUQ1KA · 31-10-2005, 08:07 PM

ea's on e-bay
wagon (dent and all)lol is the trade in for $2250

the au's costing me $11888

RUQ1KA · 31-10-2005, 08:08 PM

btw: ill stick around you e-series guys aswell

lol
you cant get rid of me that easy:P

Dezza · 31-10-2005, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by mad_ed_wagon

btw: ill stick around you e-series guys aswell

lol
you cant get rid of me that easy:P

NOOOOOOO.... only joking! :nutsycuck

EFFalcon · 31-10-2005, 08:20 PM

so how long till u buy a BA?

GlennBA · 31-10-2005, 08:26 PM

looks good,
nice find grabbing one with black interior and xr front. Just drop it a bit and get rid of them xr badges

JC · 31-10-2005, 09:22 PM

Nice - I'd leave the badges, but definitely lower it a bit. Welcome to the late 20th century!

xr6 ausome · 01-11-2005, 12:11 AM

damn i traded my ed fairmont for 8000 6 months ago on a galaxy blue xr6 1 with 102000 km and got the dealer to replace two tyers reco the head (had a tiny oil leak) new antenna all up the car cost me 5500 welcome to the au family
(looks like u bought it from Dandenong Suzuki Auto group right)

Casper · 01-11-2005, 08:36 AM

Welcome, happy to have another join the growing ranks.
I dont mind the colour at all to be honest, but the XR badge is a bit much.
Either way, looks like a good car, enjoy it and have fun. Maybe sign up for the Heathcote drags in Jan and remove its "virgin" status.

Falcon Freak · 01-11-2005, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MADNC_8

looks good tommi....
i hope it hasnt had a hit, the front bar doesnt seem to be fitting up quite right..... shouldnt be too hard to sort out though...

how much is it? did you trade both cars for it?

From the pic it looks like it may have been hit as the colour match on between the right front guard, bonnet and front bumper doesn't look right.

FF

Casper · 01-11-2005, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Freak

From the pic it looks like it may have been hit as the colour match on between the right front guard, bonnet and front bumper doesn't look right.

FF

Its often the case even without a hit. Look at the Silver XR's in the AU, they had massive issues trying to match the pain from the factory. Some colours just seem to do that.

RUQ1KA · 01-11-2005, 12:50 PM

i noticed that aswell on the pictures but it matches up quite well in real life i think its just the pics

btw: yeah im getting it from dandy suzuki
(i think it's still on their website aswell)

b2tf · 01-11-2005, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper

Its often the case even without a hit. Look at the Silver XR's in the AU, they had massive issues trying to match the pain from the factory. Some colours just seem to do that.

Its cos the front bars are made of a different material to the rest of the panels. Not anythig to worry about unless you cant stand the mismatch.

Casper · 01-11-2005, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by back2thefutura

Its cos the front bars are made of a different material to the rest of the panels. Not anythig to worry about unless you cant stand the mismatch.

Yep, I know.... thank god for Black I say.. no mismatch issues there

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aualright · 01-11-2005, 01:51 PM

Needs the authentic full Tickford kit (re sideskirts, etc)....it'll sit much nicer. Seems those XR's (even the real ones) without the full kit don't look as mean..??

max^power · 01-11-2005, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by aualright

Needs the authentic full Tickford kit (re sideskirts, etc)....it'll sit much nicer. Seems those XR's (even the real ones) without the full kit don't look as mean..??

yeah, while mines a ute, the S1 probably isn't the meanest one out there, but then that's what AWC is for!

Still, this looks like a nice sedan. Well done mate.

Casper · 01-11-2005, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aualright

Needs the authentic full Tickford kit (re sideskirts, etc)....it'll sit much nicer. Seems those XR's (even the real ones) without the full kit don't look as mean..??

Meh, plenty of mean looking show ponies around. Give it some balls, then worry how "mean" it looks. Of course, by then, you only need to worry about the back, thats all most will ever see.

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niko · 01-11-2005, 05:25 PM

gold is the new bling... ;) and chrome will always be

GTHOXR8 · 01-11-2005, 05:55 PM

Nice car. I'm astounded with the black interior. I thought all Forte interiors came in any colour you wanted as long as it was grey!

sfr rob · 01-11-2005, 08:32 PM

welcome to the au section mate!

pitty i hate you already! LOL
( black interior envy )

she looks the goods mate!
just paint the center dash thing black too!

cheers Rob

EvilChief · 01-11-2005, 09:04 PM

i didnt know that S1 came with black interior ...

niko · 01-11-2005, 11:55 PM

well now u do...lol

it is possible that it was changed.

b2tf · 01-11-2005, 11:59 PM

My suggestions for it would be:-

Full AU1 kit including biplane spoiler with top level painted black
Carbon Fibre Centre console area, leave the rest black
MOMO wheel
Leather seat skins (can get them new from Ford)
More oomph

RUQ1KA · 02-11-2005, 12:10 AM

black interiors actually did come with the series 1, one of our family friends has an au series 1 since new and it was an option to get black if i remember correctly, but i dont think they advertised it in brochures etc...

b2tf · 02-11-2005, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mad_ed_wagon

black interiors actually did come with the series 1, one of our family friends has an au series 1 since new and it was an option to get black if i remember correctly, but i dont think they advertised it in brochures etc...

It wasnt an option but it was available on certain models.

Ford dont make options for cars and then not advertise them.

OED666 · 02-11-2005, 12:37 AM

i like it... i would drop the xr badges, drop it on the deck... and it will, (and already does) look great!

**FTE217** · 02-11-2005, 11:35 AM

Top upgrade ! Well done mate and welcome to the club.
De badge it, lower her. Nice colour by the way and you are only fully part of us once you change that e reference in your nic lol..........