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Old 04-09-2005, 08:12 PM   #1
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Well i never thought it would happen but i just bought an Acid Rush BA XR8, it has premium brakes and sound, 18" rims and is a manual. I never thought it would happen but with only 30K on the clock and for $27000 i couldn't resist the quad cam V8.

I have been a holden man all my life and I own a VN SS that has been featured in Street Commodores, before that it was an immaculate HQ SS that ran 14 sec quarters with a 253 and several EH's before that.

I can't wait to have a play with the XR8, give it a little tickle for some more grunt, :eclipsee_ so i will be looking for tips guys.
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Old 04-09-2005, 08:15 PM   #2
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how lucky is the pricing well enjoy and im sure you wont regret it though im sure you'll be getting grief off your mates though ay

have fun with your new toy.
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Old 04-09-2005, 08:15 PM   #3
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Well done..
Good to see you have come over from the DARK side..
for a quick and effective mod try
http://www.capa.com.au/ford_flash_tu...et_machine.pdf
I have done mine and good value for $
more KW and better Fuel economy as well...
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Old 04-09-2005, 08:22 PM   #4
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great news. and for $27k... awesome.
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Old 04-09-2005, 08:36 PM   #5
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Welcome to the forums, and I hope you enjoy your XR8 to its fullest!

You wouldn't by any chance be the same ssrevhead who was a host in the old "Holden vs Ford" chatroom in the old MSN Chat would you?
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Old 04-09-2005, 08:41 PM   #6
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Mongrel!! $27K for an XR8 with 30,000km!!! You lucky b@stid! Seriously, great buy .. enjoy!
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Old 04-09-2005, 08:53 PM   #7
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Welcome to the first days of the rest of your life.

Great buy.
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Old 04-09-2005, 08:55 PM   #8
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Well i never thought it would happen but i just bought an Acid Rush BA XR8, it has premium brakes and sound, 18" rims and is a manual. I never thought it would happen but with only 30K on the clock and for $27000 i couldn't resist the quad cam V8.

I have been a holden man all my life and I own a VN SS that has been featured in Street Commodores, before that it was an immaculate HQ SS that ran 14 sec quarters with a 253 and several EH's before that.

I can't wait to have a play with the XR8, give it a little tickle for some more grunt, :eclipsee_ so i will be looking for tips guys.
Well done mate welcome to ford world, you wont be dissapointed. Just a few mods to look at G&D cai, BPT underdrives, full 3" difilipo system, helix spacer, and of course the edit should get her cracking.
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Old 04-09-2005, 10:08 PM   #9
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Great buy! i cant wait till i finish uni and start getting 'real' money

There is a guide for supercharging the BA xr8 floating around these forums...
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Old 04-09-2005, 11:22 PM   #10
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WOW.
Only just starting to see XR6's under 30k.
Awesome to pick up a low km XR8 for that price.
Enjoy it.
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Old 05-09-2005, 06:26 AM   #11
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Geez. Got mine for $41k with 20k on the clock less than 6 months ago. There goes my resale :(
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Old 05-09-2005, 06:43 AM   #12
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wow, the price is unreal. Im not sure yet if this is a good thing or a bad thing!.

Great buyer market !
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Old 05-09-2005, 07:16 AM   #13
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Mongrel!! $27K for an XR8 with 30,000km!!! You lucky b@stid! Seriously, great buy .. enjoy!

this wouldnt to happen to be one from Fowles would it ???

and white by any chance.

they had about 5 or 6 XR6ts and a few XR8s for that money

2003 - 2004 car

but nice work.
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Old 05-09-2005, 08:09 AM   #14
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Well done.


Wonder what the prices will be like once BF comes out....
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Old 05-09-2005, 09:24 AM   #15
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this wouldnt to happen to be one from Fowles would it ???

and white by any chance.

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Great buy indeed! Have fun.
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Old 05-09-2005, 01:29 PM   #16
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My bad sorry.

Nice work enjoy
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Old 05-09-2005, 05:20 PM   #17
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Well done on the great buy. It will be a milestone for you and as Black XR6 said it will be the first day of the rest of your life.
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Old 05-09-2005, 05:26 PM   #18
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Whoooooooooooooo well done whatch out for the petrol bill , thats the only reason i can think it went so cheap. or was it because of the missing engine and wheels! LOL
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Congratulations and welcome to the Ford camp lol.
Enjoy your XR8
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Old 05-09-2005, 08:18 PM   #20
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Great First Post. Welcome, and enjoy your stay, and that Boss Power.
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Old 05-09-2005, 08:24 PM   #21
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Old 05-09-2005, 08:28 PM   #22
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Whoooooooooooooo well done whatch out for the petrol bill , thats the only reason i can think it went so cheap. or was it because of the missing engine and wheels! LOL
: He got it cheap cause the sign on the windscreen said "Needs Petrol"

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