AU XR8 Rebel question.

[stiddy]

Originally Posted by Bluedriver

hehe put the bait out and I knew you couldn't help yourself _2: :
Casper 1/4 mile doesn't interest me at all, I have never gone to the drags here and don't plan to.
In saying that I'm sure there's enough 8's down there for you to challenge, I would like to see a match up with similar mods to yours to make it a fair comparison.

im still ahead of him yet : with less mods to, god i love my manual :P hahaha.. c'mon casper got some 14's to do lol

[FTE217]

sorry double post

[Chippar]

Originally Posted by chippitydip

Sorry mate, I have a pic but it's not a full side on shot. I have tried to post it but I am all fingers and thumbs and stuffed it up bigtime. I'll try to post it again later with my son's help.

Chippy

Here we go, hope it turns out ok.

[stiddy]

yep, that pic turned out..
its a really nice looking car.. dosent even look like it needs to be lowered..

So here are the two together

[sbcb]

Thanks for pics Stampy and chippitydip, appreciate it. Both cars look very sharp. The standard ride height does look alright with the 18's, lowered is definitely more aggressive looking but would probably be unrealistic for my roading conditions.
hmmm.... thinking I might have to look seriously at the 18's now.
Amazing how this thread somehow turned into a 6 verses 8 scrap but cheers for remembering why it was started. Any others with pics of 18's on standard XR ride height would also be welcome additions.

[Dark Horse]

I suppose I'd better post a pic that Wulos took of one of mine then.



AUIII XR6 HP with the default Forte rear springs replaced with King Lows which is roughly equivalent to the standard ride height of the IRS models. I blame Bluedriver for making me upgrade to 18" wheels.

[FTE217]

and what a beautiful AU Darky, your a good listener mate lol....

[Bucknaked]

Originally Posted by sbcb

Amazing how this thread somehow turned into a 6 verses 8 scrap but cheers for remembering why it was started.

That's because they started it. 6's rule. The 8 guys are dreamers _2:

Originally Posted by Dark Horse

I blame Bluedriver for making me upgrade to 18" wheels.

We could start a club on those who Blame Bluedriver for making them get 18's. You can be president. I want to start a sub Branch on people who blame him for getting 19's. I'll be the president of that club

[Casper]

Originally Posted by Bluedriver

In saying that I'm sure there's enough 8's down there for you to challenge, I would like to see a match up with similar mods to yours to make it a fair comparison.

Sure, fair is good. So fair would be pulling 2 spark plugs out of the V8's right? :voldar02: Got to keep it even and fair :

Life isnt fair.. :

[sbcb]

Very nice Darkhorse

[trimmaster]

Here is an AU 1 Fairmont, which has the XR suspension (factory fitted ) with TS50 18" speedline's.

[FTE217]

Originally Posted by Casper

Sure, fair is good. So fair would be pulling 2 spark plugs out of the V8's right? :voldar02: Got to keep it even and fair :

Life isnt fair.. :

I suppose thats the only way to give yourself a chance :

Oh cheeesh whats the topic again ?

Oh yer Rebels, they look nice, mine looks something like them :monkes:

[stiddy]

hahaha this is good for a laugh..

[Casper]

Originally Posted by Bluedriver

I suppose thats the only way to give yourself a chance :

: You were the one who wanted it to be fair.
The other option is for me to force feed 5 litres of fuel and air into my 4 litre... that would be fare too.

Either that or we can forget fair and just go head to head... I'm happy to do that. I cant lose the way I see it.
If the V8 wins thats fine, its supposed to. If I win I get to point and laugh. Either way no loss to me

[AU-Hog]

Originally Posted by sbcb

Thanks for pics Stampy and chippitydip, appreciate it. Both cars look very sharp. The standard ride height does look alright with the 18's, lowered is definitely more aggressive looking but would probably be unrealistic for my roading conditions.
hmmm.... thinking I might have to look seriously at the 18's now.
Amazing how this thread somehow turned into a 6 verses 8 scrap but cheers for remembering why it was started. Any others with pics of 18's on standard XR ride height would also be welcome additions.

Here is a pic of an ex-cop AU3 (OPT20) with 18 inch wheels and 245/40-18 tyres. I think the suspension is at the same height as an XR.

[Dark Horse]

Bucky and I will just start getting BD Wheels Inc up and running, sit back and get corrupted firstly by wheels off an ex V8 and then possibly even a V8.

Meanwhilst Casper will be on the job corrupting the both of us on the merits of a JMM Exhaust.

[xd5.8l]

Wait for a cool night at calder casper I'm not done with yet. This time I'll go into the red instead of the 5000rpm limit I set myself at heatcote. 32 degree track temps meant I was coservative with my runs and still managed a 15.6 89mph.

Not taking away anything from your car, bloody rocket and has no right to be as fast as it is and you know it.

[Casper]

Originally Posted by xd5.8l

Wait for a cool night at calder casper I'm not done with yet. This time I'll go into the red instead of the 5000rpm limit I set myself at heatcote. 32 degree track temps meant I was coservative with my runs and still managed a 15.6 89mph.

Not taking away anything from your car, bloody rocket and has no right to be as fast as it is and you know it.

Thats basically the plan. Cool winters night and a 14.8 is the goal. Stock engine, stock diff, no tricks. Should be possible.

[LG]

I'm still waiting Maurie... Wheres my 19s!!!! lol. I'm keen on some chrome 19s. :

Nice XRs guys!

[xd5.8l]

When is the merry band of AU's hitting calder? I'm thinking in a fortnight if anynones interested. At least this time we won't blow head gaskets, glaze/score bores and punish those big ends into submission. Nights have been cool lately