Update on the Fairlane

Psycho Chicken · 13-09-2006, 05:38 PM

Well I've had it a year and finally started modding it. Probably cos I've been away for a few months, incase anyone noticed.

A year ago;

And now;

Crap I've spent too much money on it lately. Twin 2.25, PH4000s, Explorers, 65mm TB, superlows all round (hoping the front will drop a bit more), FTRs, half arsed LTD mock up. A few more things to come, hopefully be on top of them by Saturday.

**Polyal** · 13-09-2006, 05:45 PM

very cool.

weird that the rear looks lower than the front, isn't it usually the other way around?

Psycho Chicken · 13-09-2006, 05:47 PM

Yeah I dunno what's going on there, my boot is full of crap like usual but it's not that heavy. I'll see how it goes over the next week or two.

LUXO_8 · 13-09-2006, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

very cool.

weird that the rear looks lower than the front, isn't it usually the other way around?

nope for some reason, NC/DC's always look lower at the back than the front.... thats about how mine sits too

looking good rob, certainly looking better than at AFD :P

Kenaz · 13-09-2006, 05:48 PM

Sweet as Rob! It's very clean.

I'll bet it goes a bit harder now as well. I look forward to hearing how it sounds with the twin system.

Dezza · 13-09-2006, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MADNC_8

nope for some reason, NC/DC's always look lower at the back than the front.... thats about how mine sits too

Probably all the extra weight sitting over the rear axle.

The car's looking great now! It looks mint.

niko · 13-09-2006, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MADNC_8

nope for some reason, NC/DC's always look lower at the back than the front.... thats about how mine sits too

looking good rob, certainly looking better than at AFD :P

well they do have an extra long butt:P

mcflux · 13-09-2006, 06:05 PM

it's luffly

dansedgli · 13-09-2006, 06:07 PM

noice!!!

XRated · 13-09-2006, 06:23 PM

Looking good Rob. The fronts don't look like superlows though :S

The tinted lights look the goods

**Polyal** · 13-09-2006, 06:44 PM

Oh just noticed the ghia badges are still on with the LTD garnish, im guessing you have that under control?

I heard thats BF fairlane bonnet badges look pretty shmick too

LUXO_8 · 13-09-2006, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Oh just noticed the ghia badges are still on with the LTD garnish, im guessing you have that under control?

its an LTD Ghia, they're more luxurious

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I heard thats BF fairlane bonnet badges look pretty shmick too

they dont look too bad.....to tell you the truth:P

**Polyal** · 13-09-2006, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MADNC_8

its an LTD Ghia, they're more luxurious

they dont look too bad.....to tell you the truth:P

Actually, the BF badges would probably suit the NC/DC shape better anyway

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LUXO_8 · 13-09-2006, 06:52 PM

i'd take a pic of mine but i really cbf lol........:S

Damo · 13-09-2006, 07:18 PM

looks good Rob! Those front springs need some customising though. :P Mind you so do mine. eheh. Any plans to run it down the 1/4 ?

Psycho Chicken · 13-09-2006, 07:32 PM

Might take it to Calder in the next few weeks. Or Heathcote if I can be stuffed with the drive. Not expecting anything better than 15.4 really. But with Ash running 14.8 with pretty much the same set up who knows.

Smoked · 13-09-2006, 08:34 PM

Looks good. The front does sit bit high, but can be fixed easy. Must say I'm a big fan of the colour too.

Damo · 13-09-2006, 08:49 PM

I reckon it would do a low 15 easy, and Ash should go faster than 14.8 now.

: I think we are gunna head up to heathcote in a few weeks time so i'll let you know if you wanna come up too.

Rmyers · 13-09-2006, 08:53 PM

Alex's (the goodz) LTD has recently been lowered and sits the same as yours, low in the back and not incredibly low in the front. Looking heaps better tho, and that colour looks awesome (or i could be used to staring at primer hours on end :P)

Hope to see it in the flesh soon

LowEL2XR8 · 13-09-2006, 08:58 PM

See you got rid of the EGR side of things. What type of throttle body did you get.
I got mine done recently and I have a BBK 75mm throttle body. Got rid of the coolant running through it but I still have the EGR.
Thanks for replying to my PMs too Psycho Chicken, appreciated the help.

dansedgli · 13-09-2006, 09:00 PM

Im up for a heathcote meet sometime soon.

Psycho Chicken · 13-09-2006, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Damo

I reckon it would do a low 15 easy, and Ash should go faster than 14.8 now.

: I think we are gunna head up to heathcote in a few weeks time so i'll let you know if you wanna come up too.

Sick, I'm down. Just gotta sort out my 'hey let's just dump fuel into the engine' issue the ECU seems to be having.

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Originally Posted by LowEFGLi

See you got rid of the EGR side of things. What type of throttle body did you get.
I got mine done recently and I have a BBK 75mm throttle body. Got rid of the coolant running through it but I still have the EGR.

It's an AU 65mm TB and spacer. I butchered the E-series TPS to fit and it's running fine. The AU lower manifold doesn't have the provisions for that coolant line at the back passenger side either. I'm using the AU heater pipe as well so that coolant line is totally gone. Now I just need a Tweecer to get my timing back.

And I wasn't much help? Unless that's sarcasm lol.

InitialD · 14-09-2006, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MADNC_8

nope for some reason, NC/DC's always look lower at the back than the front.... thats about how mine sits too

Mmmm Not on mine it isnt :P

Kenaz · 14-09-2006, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by InitialD

Mmmm Not on mine it isnt :P

Perhaps you should add some more sound system equipment to the boot to make the rear end heavier :hihi:

Tiga_EL · 14-09-2006, 06:35 PM

I cant see pics???

LowEL2XR8 · 14-09-2006, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Psycho Chicken

And I wasn't much help? Unless that's sarcasm lol.

It wasnt sarcasm. You did take a picture of the bracket and answered my questions.
Cheers

InitialD · 14-09-2006, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenaz

Perhaps you should add some more sound system equipment to the boot to make the rear end heavier :hihi:

LOL but then Id be in concrete and couldnt move

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NC_Lane · 15-09-2006, 11:17 AM

Hey what colour codeis that mate? im thinking of painting mine, and that colour looks sweet as...

Psycho Chicken · 15-09-2006, 12:32 PM

It's Cardinal Red, G5.

Medium pimpin'

I only got one done. The guy's machine broke down :( Not too sure if I should take it out tomorrow night and look like a tosser with just one.

NC_Lane · 15-09-2006, 12:38 PM

Thanks,

Mines got F1 Rosewood. Wonder how hard it would be to change
Nice set of trims btw