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jimmixr

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Hi Guys

Sort of been hanging around here for the past year or so.. so I thought it was about time I introduce myself officially.

This is my FG XRT. Purchased new 12 months ago. First Ford (apart from acouple of GT,s over the years) after owning a string of HSV' since the early 90's.

An extremely refreshing change, and loving it. Same old story as from what Ive gathered with alot of you on here.. Im not going to modify. Happy to keep it stock... FAIL !!

So..Ill give you a quick run down on what Ive done so far.. and I guess in the order of aswell.

1. Surfacetech stone guard protection. Clear film that covers complete front bar, guards,bonnet and rear vision mirrors. I hate stonechips. Brilliant stuff, highly reccomended

2. New rear bootlid and G6 lip spoiler- debadged & G6 bootlid liner

3.XR8 airbox and K&N..

4. Kings and Koni suspension

5. Simmons wheels (originals) FR19's 9&10 inch respectively. Kumho KU31 245/35 & 275/30 (grippy but noisy)

6.Brembo 6 & 4spots.. bebco braided lines

7.FPV GS exhaust mould

And that's about it..so far. Just getting round to engine mods.. but no rush.

Have ran it at WISD.. stock, bar intake and rubber and managed a 12.8 @ 109mph

So there we have it. Must say this site has been a wealth of information.. so thanks guys..and hope to catch up on a cruise sooner than later

Cheers

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12.8 stock :clap: looks good buddy

Thanks mate.. I sort of knew how I wanted it to look before I even purchased it. Less is more attitude I guess.

Yeah 12.8 isnt too shabby for a stocker. But in saying that, probably one of the best mods you can do to get these things quicker is to give them traction. Makes all the difference.

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looks mint, love the colour, height and phat wheels :spoton: they woulda cost ya a bit

hows the ride compared to stock?

boot lid is sexy

Wheels werent that bad... I was lucky. Costly bit was getting them re-dished.. twice!!

Suprisingly it rides really good. Smoother than stock. After past experiences with Bilstiens and the like, I went for the Koni reds. Pat at wholesale sort of pushed me that way too. More than happy I did. Coupled with the lower profile tyres its firm but not jittery or thumpy.

P.S.. on the hunt for a FG F6 rear muffler and tip assembly. :)

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Tight looking car mate. Its pretty much the epitome of understated class. Well done.

(I gotta say though I reckon a Lada Niva would look good with FR19's on it :))

Lol.. Funny you should say that! I think Tempe is looking at the Russian market!! :)

Thanks Luke

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Love the look mate. I have the same color which is also debadged. I must say your rear wheels fill up the guards nicely. Could you tell me what off-set on the rears and if they rub at all.

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