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03-08-2006, 10:50 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Spotted this XR8 ute here in Canberra last week. Awesome looking car but not sure about the...erm..."modification"...
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03-08-2006, 11:18 PM
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Zoom Zoom
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Melbourne, VIC
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No thanks. Almost as bad as a bonnet bulge on an SS.
In its own right I reckon it'd look alright, but given that it's a Commodore item... nope.
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03-08-2006, 11:24 PM
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Now With 2 Cylinders More
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sunny Coast, QLD
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looks better on the ford then on a holden... shoot me down as you will, but with the bonnet bulge, i like it
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04-08-2006, 12:27 AM
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growing up is optional
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Gawler area SA
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Its like a Commodore with 12 slotters!!!
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04-08-2006, 12:36 AM
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Only a matter of time.
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne
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Thats nothing i just seen a VR commodore driving in-front of me with a Ford badge below the right taillight:P
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04-08-2006, 01:02 AM
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Shoot.
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Location: Melbourne
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It doesn't follow the lines of the car very well.
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04-08-2006, 01:06 AM
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04-08-2006, 02:58 AM
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Only a matter of time.
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It's really not a big enough pic to get a good look at.
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04-08-2006, 06:36 AM
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Flat floor shifter
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Location: swappers xing
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On looks alone it's well suited but the fact is you dont mix and match local brands cause thats just rice!!!!
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04-08-2006, 07:14 AM
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The one and only
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Carrum Downs, Victoria
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Hi, I own an XR but always wanted an SS...... :P
They are bad enough on Commodores, but on a Falcon, that's terrible. The wheels look great though.
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04-08-2006, 08:26 AM
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Adapt or perish...
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AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Kill it, kill it.
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04-08-2006, 08:40 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Oct 2005
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That's just sooooo wrong.
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04-08-2006, 08:53 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Beaumont Hills
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He's got my wheels!!!
I'm not sure if i like it or hate it to be honest.......  :
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04-08-2006, 09:27 AM
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I.B.S is a pain in d'***
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Central Coast NSW
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Put him and her out of its missery
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04-08-2006, 09:38 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Brisbane
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Alright I'll stick my neck out on this one.
Whilst it is a very strange mod to make - I actually dont think it looks too bad??? What if it wasnt a Holden vent - would everyone still bag it? |
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04-08-2006, 02:55 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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hhmm, i imagine they would get grief from both sides the fence
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04-08-2006, 03:59 PM
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The 'Stihl' Man
 
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yeap thats definately WRONG
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04-08-2006, 04:45 PM
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lol..obviously someone who wants it all!! (Bulge & vents) I'm sorry to say this but putting any Holden biased thoughts aside for a moment I think it actually looks good..
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04-08-2006, 04:54 PM
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Merry Xmas To All
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Melton South, Moderator: ORSM Club
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If it was absolutely necessary, I would have gone with the vents off the Cooper S. It least it would be so canable... Different strokes I guess.
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04-08-2006, 05:21 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Hewett SA
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Too busy looking with the body side moulds....doesnt suit the Fords 'look'
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04-08-2006, 05:22 PM
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Impressive...
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maybe he wants to be more like and Aston Martin.
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04-08-2006, 05:58 PM
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meh
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Location: Brisbane
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On the larger picture it looks better, but I rekon it looks better on a commy then a falcon. Not bad either way.
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04-08-2006, 07:21 PM
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Get in the van!
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Location: Adelaide, SA
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I think it looks good, or at least the idea is sound. Perhaps there is a vent that suits the lines of the car a bit better. Extra points for it being an XR8 Cab Chassis anyway.
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04-08-2006, 07:38 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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i am BIG TIME anti rice which it is, but it dosen't look too bad (did i just say that out loud) have you got the rest of the photo i wouldn't mind seeing the tonna tray?
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04-08-2006, 08:07 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: on the loud pedal! Brisbane
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ive actually got pics of this ute somewhere, when i find them i will post up
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04-08-2006, 08:49 PM
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04-08-2006, 09:00 PM
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Back to Le Frenchy
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Back home.....
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Nup, that just ain't right.
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04-08-2006, 10:15 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Seing that makes my mind go blank.
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04-08-2006, 10:29 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: whitsundays
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tell the truth it is yours isn't it kenz !!!!!! like old mate with the chev in xy last street machine this guy is trying to get a reaction, pity they look so stupid doing so
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Something just doesn't seem right here....
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