BF body kit on EF, yes or no?

XXRR-50 · 26-09-2007, 05:13 AM

Well guys, I was thinking of putting a BF Typhoon body kit on my EF. I can get the front bar straight away, and side skirts and rear bar are still in development stage, but not far away.

I also thought of changing the plates if I get the kit to EF2BF.

Should I do it, or should I keep the existing kit and just get a bonnet bulge?

Cheers,
Bud

Jeeepers · 26-09-2007, 05:23 AM

Don't know about that.... I'm not convinced, at least from those pics.

BLKPHN · 26-09-2007, 10:16 AM

Hmm i like the look of you car as it is!!

Redrum · 26-09-2007, 10:47 AM

I must say the lines of your car and the plates are great as is!

X ORSMXR · 26-09-2007, 01:21 PM

Mate l would leave it the way it is as yours looks tough!!!!

l am sure you could come up with other cosmetic mods to do.....ie: try and get an el xr6 front end they look sweet in your color.....

Cheers Chris

**MR_LON** · 26-09-2007, 05:24 PM

it looks better than i thought it would, would be interesting to see how it looked painted.
not normally a fan of new kits on old cars, i rember in the late 90's seeing a vt clubby kit on vc - vk's & it looked absolute f'n terrible.

this kit has had alot more design work put in to it so it looks reasonable, unless i saw a complete car & kit painted i wouldn't like to say yes or no, is has potential to look good

SNB05T · 26-09-2007, 06:14 PM

there was a guy at peter warren afd this year with a ba xr8 front bar grafted onto an ef

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probably not the best place to debut a half done job.

yours is done alot better though, it'd be good to see the painted version

sfr rob · 26-09-2007, 06:33 PM

I am sorry dude, but.... do you REALLY want to be laughed off the road by fellow Ford owners, especially BF F6 owners????

It's just as bad as those VK's getting around with VZ clubsport kits, that clearly aren't destined to be fitted to the older model, given none of the lines flow properly.
All that is not to say the F6 kit would not flow nicely on your EL, I am sure it probably wouldn't look too bad given the el's softer lines,but really..... you have to draw a line somewhere with this sort of stuff in my opinion.

XXRR-50 · 26-09-2007, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by sfr rob

I am sorry dude, but.... do you REALLY want to be laughed off the road by fellow Ford owners, especially BF F6 owners????

It's just as bad as those VK's getting around with VZ clubsport kits, that clearly aren't destined to be fitted to the older model, given none of the lines flow properly.
All that is not to say the F6 kit would not flow nicely on your EL, I am sure it probably wouldn't look too bad given the el's softer lines,but really..... you have to draw a line somewhere with this sort of stuff in my opinion.

In general, I too am against putting newer model body kits on older cars, I just thought of doing something different. It was just an idea. Instead of getting the kit, I reckon the better look would be to get the BA bulge and remove the boot wing

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Bud

XXRR-50 · 26-09-2007, 07:05 PM

By the way, my panel beater and I are experimenting with the grille, will see how that pans out. At the moment, I'm driving around without the grille.

Also I thought about fitting dual exhaust with quad tips. In that case I have two options: remove the petrol tank and run straight gas, or find someone to make a smaller petrol tank that would fit in a spare wheel well. Anyone knows any place in Melbourne that makes that sort of stuff?

Cheers,
Bud

bigkev531 · 26-09-2007, 07:12 PM

looks awsome mate highly rate

irlewy86 · 26-09-2007, 06:49 PM

The front bar works but I reckon I would leave the side skirts and rear bar. Lose the wing get a nice boot lip, add EL XR6 vents and should be a nice bit of gear.

Van D · 26-09-2007, 07:12 PM

I don't belong here, lol... BUT. I reckon it'd maybe look better on an XR, with the twin lights. Suit the fog lamps etc more at least.

ORSMEB · 26-09-2007, 08:03 PM

Don't do it Bud. The lines don't match the EF front end.
The XR kit you have is heaps better than the BF front bar.

**MR_LON** · 26-09-2007, 08:10 PM

hi Bud, if you decide to go the BA style buldge, i can help you there. i did the buldge on tonys (ofc-el) el. have a look at his avatar for the quick highlights

cheers
Ron

Kryton · 26-09-2007, 09:22 PM

i say DO IT.
if it looks tacky you can always ditch it on Ebay.

JAKHMR · 27-09-2007, 07:44 PM

It is something very different though, and once its painted properly should look the goods with the 19's you have on.
It may just work out!

LeadFoot81 · 27-09-2007, 07:56 PM

I HATE new-er bodykits kits on older cars (especially VT-X-Y Clubby kits on VS-VN)

BUT I think the Phoon kit and a bulge would look great on an EF-L. If I still had my EF Ghia Id go the Phoon kit in a heartbeat. The bumper looks crook in the pics you posted because its in grey primer, fully painted with dark grey accents and proper mesh and it will look the goods.

1niceef · 27-09-2007, 08:10 PM

i reckon go 4 it mate!!! ive been wanting 2 do it 4 ages (been emailing new gel or whatever there called about it) but its a bit pricey 4 me atm. but yeh neways. i reckon it will stand out and look awsome! (i think that place only does front bars aswell)

cheers scott.

Cy4NiD3 · 27-09-2007, 08:24 PM

Ill be watching this thread

...... Ive got the BA Bulge on mine and waiting on cash to get the same typhoon front bar should look mean

1niceef how much did they quote u?

XXRR-50 · 27-09-2007, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cy4NiD3

Ill be watching this thread

...... Ive got the BA Bulge on mine and waiting on cash to get the same typhoon front bar should look mean

1niceef how much did they quote u?

$660+postage, includes primered bumper, mesh and driving lights

RED FGII · 27-09-2007, 08:49 PM

Hi Bud, i recon have both, change from front 2 front as u pls
cheers tony

auMatt · 28-09-2007, 09:36 AM

Hey Bud, I personally dont like the bumper, but its your car mate and if your happy with it , thats all that matters. As for exhaust places , all I can suggest is DONT go to St Albans Exhaust.

Matt