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20-02-2007, 04:28 PM
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Hi all my name is JD and im am a lady owner to a 91 EB ford fairmont Ghia it is all stock standard and i just wanted some ideas where to start on doing it up i want to do some small thing and see how i go then move onto the big stuff, i have no idea where to start so it would be nice to get some ideas hope to speack to you all soon thanks and i hope you can help me.
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20-02-2007, 04:34 PM
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Well first things first, how much do you want to spend on mods, and how much can you do yourself.
Are you after performance or handling as a priority. Also welcome to the Forums 
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20-02-2007, 04:39 PM
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20-02-2007, 05:09 PM
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Welcome to the club. Were all a big happy family here haha
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20-02-2007, 05:55 PM
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Welcome to the club. As for mods, I'd start with a decent exhaust. I've got a 2.5" catback system and it's great. It improves performance, and sounds nice too! Also, lowering should be on the cards. You can improve handling and it looks better too. I haven't lowered mine yet, but it will be lowered very very soon. Also, for improving the looks of the car, get some clear indicators for it. Hope this helps
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20-02-2007, 06:05 PM
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Clears Indicators and side repeaters would have to be the first mod. Welcome aboard.
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20-02-2007, 06:09 PM
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Location: Melbourne
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Welcome aboard!
First decision is between "show" or "go" id say. Are you going for looks more than efficency and economy or even considering power and performance gains? *Bigger intake snorkel is one of THE most common first engine mods. From there ppl round here can steer you in the right direction ;)
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20-02-2007, 06:09 PM
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Location: Bendigo. Victoria
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Clear indicators and repeaters, 2.5" exhaust catback, lowered, FTR wheels (or any wheels you like really). Maybe some dark window tint and remove any dodgey plastics, ie windshields, bonnet protectors etc if the car has any.
Welcome to the forums. Enjoy.
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20-02-2007, 06:28 PM
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Lower spring's + stokies = finished.
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20-02-2007, 06:30 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Liverpool
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G'day. welcome to the forums.
yeh, what EDXR6T said. lowered and stockies |
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20-02-2007, 09:34 PM
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welcome to the club. yeah lowerd, stockies, clear indicator+repeters and 2.5" cat back will look and sound great.....then boost :evil3:
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20-02-2007, 09:57 PM
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20-02-2007, 09:58 PM
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First set a budget, then double it. Make a list of what you want to do to the car and have a look at some of the other members cars to get some ideas, the "workshop builds" section is a good place to start. Work out what you can do by yourself and what you can get friends or family to help with and what you will have to pay to get done.
Most people on here will help with what they can for a BBQ and beer. Good luck and welcome to the forums. |
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21-02-2007, 06:46 PM
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cant beat super lows and jet black stockies... WOO HOO  4:
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21-02-2007, 06:49 PM
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Supers lows and a set of nice mags! 4:
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21-02-2007, 06:52 PM
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hmm ill meet you half way. i nice set of mags and burnout spec stockies on the back haha with super lows or super super lows if you want a real nice stance 
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21-02-2007, 06:59 PM
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21-02-2007, 07:09 PM
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welcome to the club, good to see another sydney member.
you cant go wrong with an exhaust and lowering. |
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21-02-2007, 07:10 PM
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21-02-2007, 07:17 PM
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Well this is about keeping the cost down.
Getting a good set of wheel's with decent tyres (17's or bigger) you'l be hard pressed to get a set under $600. Another option. The humble gloss black stockies. You can get the wheels from a wreak for 25 each then (if you want) get new tyres fitted for $400 so thats $500 for cheap nice looking wheel's were you dont have to worry about hitting gutters or scuffing and you have peace of mind knowing you got new tyres. Any set of 17's under $500 would be in less than average condition, have sh|t tread there for being unsafe. P.S. A set of 16 inch ROH wheel's arnt a. As you say "nice set of mags". Last edited by EDXR6T; 21-02-2007 at 07:34 PM. |
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21-02-2007, 08:19 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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rims lowered is the best starting point as to everyone else has said, anyway welcome to the forums....
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24-02-2007, 04:36 PM
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Starter Motor
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thank you so much for the help i will sit down and come up with a budget but i have to keep in mind that we are no going to have the car for a long time so i will have to control myself but i also want it to look nice and be comfy when im driving around in it also so i will kee you posted and let you know how i go thanks agin for your replys...
P.S last night i went put and had some dick scratch **** into my boot its not deep but i dont want to see it there either any idea how to get rid of it there are also some other scratches on it that i didnt do so if i can do something to make it look a bit better then i will be happy... |
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24-02-2007, 05:40 PM
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@jas_23_
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if its not that deep than some polish will get it out, id use mothers polish. however if that does not work than it may need to be buffed out using a buffing machine.
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