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Old 16-04-2006, 01:29 PM   #1
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Talking finally pics

: Heres some pics of new XR8. Sorry about the dirt they were taken on the drive up to Darwin from Melbourne.

Tell me what you guys think







It does 240k/m, I didnt get a photo at that speed, because the road was little bumpy and holding the whell with one hand at that speed is a bit hairy.

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Old 16-04-2006, 01:47 PM   #2
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Nice work. Thats all I have to say.
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Old 16-04-2006, 01:57 PM   #3
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Looks really nice.

Looks like you'll be having a service too! I noticed the spanner on the dash.

How much did you have to go BTW, did the engine have much after 240 or was it over by then?

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Old 16-04-2006, 01:58 PM   #4
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very nice indeed. Looks like it's got a bit of mumbo to go aswell
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Old 16-04-2006, 02:06 PM   #5
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didnt take too long. still had a couple of hundred revs to go.
Bloody spanner. 100k service due. It also handles like dream. This is my third AU XR and this handles the best by far. I think the previous owner has had a camber/caster kit put in as the front end looks different than my other ones
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Old 16-04-2006, 02:17 PM   #6
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240km/h in a 185Kw Au 1 is a pretty good effort mate, well done...
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Old 16-04-2006, 02:32 PM   #7
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Thanks. Its got an 21/2 2 into 1 exhaust with extractors. I have an series 11 xr8 ute that i'm selling for the old man and it has a air filter and there is nothing in them. The ute takes off quiker, but the sedan has more top end
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Old 16-04-2006, 03:43 PM   #8
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Nice looking XR mate, keeo it serviced it should last for ages.
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Old 16-04-2006, 04:48 PM   #9
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Yep there"s another classic for sure .....nice
Gee.... road trip to N.T for next years BBQ.. the bit in the middle could be fun :hihi: _2:
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Old 18-04-2006, 10:07 AM   #10
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Have to say, very Nice Colour, Body Kit, Mags & suspension. Although I could be biased, as i have an AU Fairmont that colour, that kit & mags & tickford suspension. I have had a camber & caster kit thrown in mine and it definately makes it feel much much better.

Very Nice car mate.

Only thing i could say, is probably look into getting colour coded mirrors & clear side repeaters. Just adds that little something extra to them i think.
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Old 18-04-2006, 02:42 PM   #11
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Neat looking car mate, silvers a great colour
and its a series 1 front.. love it!
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Old 18-04-2006, 07:33 PM   #12
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Ive got the same in Galaxy blue and my bro gas a s2 like the 1 better lol
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