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Old 11-09-2006, 01:45 PM   #31
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I'd even go so far to say as the dyno print out is in HP.. 200 odd rwkw is still not too shabby...


THe guy selling seems like abit of a newbie... but if the price says @ less than 7k it is an OK buy
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Old 11-09-2006, 02:49 PM   #32
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have you done work on the engine? any modifications?
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A: Hi there, its had a new computer chip put in, a new full exhaust system, plus headers, heads flowed and balanced, high rachio pistons, dyno-charted at 275kw 12 months ago...most of the work had been done when I purchased it. but its been sitting in the garage for 11 - 12 months, doing nothing.. Thanks for enquiry. tiarakm

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Old 11-09-2006, 04:13 PM   #33
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yea i asked for sum shot but he still hasnt sent them yet i wont be buying it if theres sumthin wrong wit it
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Old 12-09-2006, 02:15 PM   #34
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I can go around for you and take some shots and post them up if you like??

Or maybe Ask one of the other members who dont have anything to do during the day and live around the area so they can take day shots as I work 9 to 5 and mine will be night shots

There was a thread somewhere with all the members from South East Suburbs - surely there is some one out there that can take some day photo's for you???????
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Old 12-09-2006, 03:25 PM   #35
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its good guys he sent me pix today hear they are
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Old 12-09-2006, 03:27 PM   #36
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its good guys he sent me pix today hear they are
Can't see any.
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Old 12-09-2006, 03:28 PM   #37
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Old 12-09-2006, 03:32 PM   #38
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sorry guys didnt work i will try sumthin els
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Old 12-09-2006, 03:34 PM   #39
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ford, send the pics to chris@yagz.com

I will host them for you and post them in the thread.

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Old 12-09-2006, 03:44 PM   #40
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Do you know Yagz?
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Old 12-09-2006, 03:44 PM   #41
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k thanx mate i will send them now
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Old 12-09-2006, 03:48 PM   #42
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ok they have been sent to me it dosnt look to bad but i cant realy tell anythin by lookin
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Old 12-09-2006, 03:59 PM   #43
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na i dont im pritty new to hear
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Old 12-09-2006, 04:39 PM   #44
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Yeah i do..

Ford, I'll post the pics up in 2 mins or so..

Then i'll post my judgement.
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Old 12-09-2006, 04:48 PM   #45
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thank you shuresm i really apriciate it
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Old 12-09-2006, 04:50 PM   #46
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Here are the pics.....















I'm calling bullshit to all the work he says it has done. That looks to me to be a standard Series 2 XR8 engine bay. They are standard series 2 EL GT Headers. he said it had a full new exhaust system through it. They guy is either dumb and doesn't know what he's got, or he's trying to fool someone. It definitely DOES NOT have 274rwkw OR 274rwhp. Maybe he got it dyno'd somewhere where they use rw****erWatts.

The bidding on the ebay item has finished and someone won it for $6900. That is a BARGAIN! was that you Ford?? Or someone else?

It's basically a carbon copy of my old XR8, except this one has a bodykit. For $6.9k, it's a VERY cheap car. It's got a 3.45LSD, Explorer engine, 5 speed, bodykit, etc.

But having said that, there's a series 2 xr8 on this site for sale, blue, immaculate condition, auto, and he's only asking $10k for it.

Man, how the market for V8's has died :( Sad sad day.
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Old 12-09-2006, 04:52 PM   #47
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Oh, and if the stereo comes with it too, it is a BARGAIN..

Just noticed the MOMO steering wheel too.. Just gets better and better :P
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Old 12-09-2006, 05:05 PM   #48
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The car is going to need some love.

Check things like upper radiator hose, heater tap, coolant leaks, clutch feel (heavy clutch = stuffed = $700 replacement), LSD tightness, gearbox noises, engine noises, etc.

If you were the winning bidder, I'd be happy to come along with you and help you check the car out before you buy it. I've owned one and became pretty accustomed to how they should feel/drive. It's a bit of a drive to clayton, but I always accept some corona's as payment ;)
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That looks to me to be a standard Series 2 XR8 engine bay.
I agree. Although it's impossible to tell what has been done to the internals. Who's to say it isn't a 347 stroker?
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Old 12-09-2006, 05:39 PM   #50
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I agree. Although it's impossible to tell what has been done to the internals. Who's to say it isn't a 347 stroker?
Well, you can't tell without putting it on a dyno.. or actually taking the engine covers off and looking for anything that looks not factory.

I mean, it's not impossible, but why run a 347 stroker on a stock EEC, with a 55mm MAF, and standard Explorer intake, with 60mm TB?
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Old 12-09-2006, 05:44 PM   #51
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thank you and yes i was the winning bidder i am just waiting for the bank to get back to me on the loan i was just wondering wat the light grey areas around the bolts would be from
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on the engin cover i mean
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Old 12-09-2006, 05:52 PM   #53
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gota be happy with that for 6.9k
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Old 12-09-2006, 06:02 PM   #54
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yea i am just hopin the bank says yes i just noticed hes tryin to say its 11/1998 but on the rocker cover the sticker thing if u zoom in on the pick its got 06/06/97
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Old 12-09-2006, 06:03 PM   #55
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I almost put a bid on that because it's just so cheap. Only things that put me off were a) it's a V8 b) It's got a GT scoop (why? WHHYYYY??) and c) It's a V8.

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Old 12-09-2006, 06:05 PM   #56
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lol i love the look of the gt scoop
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Old 12-09-2006, 06:24 PM   #57
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I can tell you right now it's not 11/98. It's 06/97 as you said.

I am almost 100% certain he is lying about the engine modifications, so if the car is not upto scratch when you go to see it, you can use that as a get-out-of contract clause, because the description of the car was innaccurate, causing you to bid under false pretences. So atleast it gives you something to fall back on if there is something wrong with the car.

As I said, if the bank says yes, and it's a go ahead, I'd be happy to come and check it out with you.

Let me know.
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Old 12-09-2006, 06:30 PM   #58
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k thanks yea i didnt think it was 98 but that dosent worry me just long as it mech good and i will take you up on that offer shuresm i will let you know how i go
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Old 12-09-2006, 06:59 PM   #59
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For once i dont actually mind the GT bonnet scoop i think it looks good in that colour/bodykit combo.

6.9K is a steal for that car! so im assuming you should be prepared to spend at least a few grand getting it up to scratch and RWC.
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Old 12-09-2006, 07:05 PM   #60
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yea but didnt think ya need rwc when it alredy registerd thought ya could just change over into my name
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