The Evolution of ORSMT

Jeeepers · 30-09-2007, 12:07 PM

It all started back in December 2005, when I bought my first Ford. Yes it is true, I am from the Dark Side. The release of the BA was the event that nailed the lid on Holden's coffin for me personally, and I waited 3 years due to finances and the fact that I intended to mod. ORSMT was just out of factory warranty when I picked her up. I opted for the 90 day 5,000k warranty, and when that was up, it was time to play.

The first few mods were a boost guage in the clock bezel and a Monza cooler. The cooler was fitted in the driveway by my son and myself. It all came together and worked a treat. Power was added, but a tune was now needed. The boost guage looked like this, but I was never convinced, and only took a pic when I had it for sale.

The next phase was Tune, and that's when I went to a local workshop I had seen in town. Aussie Car Enhancements. Craig was very helpfull, and has been at the forefront of everything I have done. With his help, and introduction to Chris at Bluepower, the T ended up with 236 rwkw. Only mods at this stage were cooler and BMC filter. Wheels were next on the shopping list, and I went with a set of 19" D'corsa Stellar rims. Also had the PBR upgrade done.

Jeeepers · 30-09-2007, 12:26 PM

It was time to go inside and do something about the bland icc, so a trip to ASL Logistics and some Fadi magic.

And this....

Became this with the addition of FPV Typhoon guages...

The DVD player also fitted at ASL. And plays on the newly added colour screen. Some custom piping and a PWR expansion tank graced the engine bay next, and it was also time to fit some injectors and see what that can do with a retune.

We now got 264 rwkw safely, as the valve springs were now nearing their limits.

Jeeepers · 30-09-2007, 12:33 PM

A trip to Heathcote for my first taste of a dragstrip. Jas (Redrum) and I had a blast.I can now answer all those "What'll she do" questions. I had nervous first run of 13.06 @113.26mph Win, followed by a 13.03 @ 113.04mph Win and shaky 13.26@ 111.94mph Win. Gave the car a break and a cooldown while I composed myself for a fresh assault on a 12...

Second session, and still nervous I changed tack and tried a higher rev on stallup. Fourth run was woeful, messed everything up. Went 13.38 @112.42 Win then I hit my PB for the day, with a 12.60 @114,01mph Win. A solo run completed this session, with a 12.80 @117.37mph then lunch.

Third session saw my only loss for the day on the first run. Went 12.86 @113.46mph Lose Opponent ran a 12.31 @121.20 Well done Blown Commie SS. Followed this up with a 12.84 @112.02mph Win, and a final solo of 12.81@112.64.

Jeeepers · 30-09-2007, 12:50 PM

Next few mods were some Pole Position Auto products, the first release was the ECU cover. As always, supplied by Aussie Car Enhancements.

A nagging issue with rubbing between the bonnet and the custom piping had driven me near insane, so off came the Di Filippo crossover set, and a polished stockie was fitted.

Ah bliss, no more rattle and hum... LOL

A few more PPA products come online, and grace the engine bay. Enter one fuse box cover, and a power steering spill tray.

Add one BF front bar....

Add some GT-P replicas...

And she's ready for the Show Us Your Wheels show 'n' shine at Numurkah.

Jeeepers · 30-09-2007, 01:07 PM

Numurkah was a fantastic day, with plenty to do and see. Weather was almost perfect but a tad windy. We took out Best Club Display again, having won the previous year also, and were only 1 car off the Best Attendance Trophy too. But the day ended in heartbreak, as a freak accident with a marqee saw 5 of the ORSM cars damaged. Mine included. Shannon's were fantastic, and came to the party for all, and all rides were returned to the former glory. Best insurance company I have dealt with.
Some of the damages on mine...

While it was in the shop, I decided to take advantage, and do some work. While the paint was from the same blend. I scored an XT bootlid, and a Ghia Garnish. And had the items added to the repair at my cost. No badges were replaced except the blue ovals. A pair of much needed new headlights supplied by The Dok (cheers Scott), and she was almost ready for the FPV day. The day she left the panel shop... 40 degree day too...

Jeeepers · 30-09-2007, 01:17 PM

Add a custom bra for those momentus cruises....

And some more Pole Position goodies, this time a silicon hose set.

And some consol components in GT-P silver..

Jeeepers · 30-09-2007, 01:32 PM

Now time to get rid of that red rocker cover... A few things to source, rocker cover, and an upper intake plenum for polishing. Parts are aquired..

One to the painter, one to the polisher and voila!

The T is due a service at Aussie Car Enhancements. While your under the bonnet Craig, could you whack these in? What a guy! What a result!!

Just throw in a Turbosmart BOV, and a billet oil cap.

And that is about it........for now!!

ORSMT would like to thank:-

Craig of Aussie Cra Enhancements
Chris of Bluepower Racing Developments
Fadi of ASL Logistics
Scott (The Dok) of The Headlight Hospital
Gaela for her help in colour matching the consol
The membership of ORSM Ford Cruisers for there support
Apologies to anyone not mentioned.

BLKPHN · 30-09-2007, 02:38 PM

This car is soo damn good looking. Im so glad you hung on to it. Well done KEV!!!

SHIFTN · 30-09-2007, 02:59 PM

yumm LOL

the oil cap is nice. where'd you get itf rom?

Jeeepers · 30-09-2007, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SHIFTN

yumm LOL

the oil cap is nice. where'd you get itf rom?

Fleabay, a dude in Brisbane. $50 + post.

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Originally Posted by ORSM54

This car is soo damn good looking. Im so glad you hung on to it. Well done KEV!!!

Thanks Tristan. Me too mate.

The Dok · 30-09-2007, 03:29 PM

A true labour of love there, looks like a lot of time & effort has been invested with excellent results mate.
The repairs all look good (compared to when I last saw it) & the bra is a sensible addition.
Nice work!!

Thanks for the mention Kev.

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Jeeepers · 30-09-2007, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dok

A true labour of love there, looks like a lot of time & effort has been invested with excellent results mate.
The repairs all look good (compared to when I last saw it) & the bra is a sensible addition.
Nice work!!

Thanks for the mention Kev.

_2:

Thanks Scott, and the boot isn't white anymore... Hshahaha....

JOSH · 30-09-2007, 03:57 PM

well done mate. what other plans do you have for it. is their a reson you took the 19's off it?

Jeeepers · 30-09-2007, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JOSH

well done mate. what other plans do you have for it. is their a reson you took the 19's off it?

Ummm the 19's, well I should have kept the Stellars. But I liked the FPV replicas, and wanted the brakes to look bigger. So 18's went on. I have a few ideas on some subtle cosmetic mods in the pipeline. Time and money are always the hurdle for me. ORSMT is also my daily driver with around 90k's per day, so it's hard work staying on top of her appearance at times.

JOSH · 30-09-2007, 06:45 PM

if you don't mind me asking how much did asl charge you to upgrade from the standard screen to the icc. i'm thinking about doing this that's all

Jeeepers · 30-09-2007, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JOSH

if you don't mind me asking how much did asl charge you to upgrade from the standard screen to the icc. i'm thinking about doing this that's all

I got the whole package, fascia, colour screen and dvd player $1720 all up fitted. I think the fascia's are $100 plus fit. And the colour screen is about $1,000. Prices are bound to be old though. Mine was done over a year ago.

ORSM6T · 01-10-2007, 11:05 AM

hi kev i sent a email to steve for the club stickers and on tuesday i will see him at the photo shoot and you can get them off me mate

Jeeepers · 01-10-2007, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ORSM6T

hi kev i sent a email to steve for the club stickers and on tuesday i will see him at the photo shoot and you can get them off me mate

Sweet as. 1 x windscreen, and 3 x large style quarter window please?

R0BD0G · 01-10-2007, 01:38 PM

dats hot

Jeeepers · 03-10-2007, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Kermit 73

dats hot

Hahahaha thanks... Currently saving, to turn up the heat.

Jeeepers · 03-10-2007, 03:08 PM

Yes, in case some people were wondering. I had to re-build this build thread...

So for those who replied to the last thread, no you haven't lost your marbles. I may have, but you haven't. Enjoy everyone, updates will be occasional.

Mark^^ · 29-10-2007, 08:56 PM

Very very noice...looks great Kev.

XCSEDAN · 29-10-2007, 11:43 PM

looks awsome man

but lower it 2" at the front an 2.5" the rear and make it sit level and it will look AMAZING

Jeeepers · 30-10-2007, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark^^

Very very noice...looks great Kev.

Thanks Mark, your Terry is smokin' too Bro.

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Originally Posted by XCSEDAN

looks awsome man but lower it 2" at the front an 2.5" the rear and make it sit level and it will look AMAZING

Mate, I wouldn't be able to get home that low. Speed humps. Too many feral burnout kings around here. As it is I have to slowly cross them, as my 3" zorst just makes it.

Jeeepers · 06-11-2007, 04:56 AM

Being a lover of the shaker, I had a fellow AFF member photochop one on my T... Now I hear Performance Shakers are doin' R&D on one for the 6... Woohoo... Maybe this won't be far off....

The Dok · 06-11-2007, 09:36 AM

Whilst I'm not a fan of shakers on anything other than their original application (flame suit zipped up), I do think it looks better on the XR6 bonnet than on the XR8 bonnet, probably because it sits lower & is not overwhelmed by the raised section.
To have it operate independent of the bonnet on a 6 however will take some interesting engineering????
Go for it Kev!

Jeeepers · 06-11-2007, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dok

Whilst I'm not a fan of shakers on anything other than their original application (flame suit zipped up), I do think it looks better on the XR6 bonnet than on the XR8 bonnet, probably because it sits lower & is not overwhelmed by the raised section.
To have it operate independent of the bonnet on a 6 however will take some interesting engineering????
Go for it Kev!

That's my thinking also. I plan to have a wander over to their shop in Dromana and see what progress has been made. I also have an idea that may make it look good bonnet up. Maybe they have the same or similar idea, but I'll find out soon enough. Doubt it's gonna be cheap though.. LOL