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Old 08-04-2006, 01:02 AM   #1
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Default AU 1 vs AU II / III Fairmont Ghia

Hello Everybody

Search turned up nothing (and I looked real hard : )

What are the differences between the AU and the AUII Fairmont Ghia.

Also, what makes an AU 1 into a Ghia - i.e what is there that's not on your regular Fairmont?

Sorry for the noob thread

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Old 08-04-2006, 01:22 AM   #2
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Diff Change (3.45 iirc)
Leather option (became standard in AU II Ghia)
VCT Engine 168KW
Better mags
Badging
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Old 08-04-2006, 01:33 AM   #3
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found these within the forums, they might help

AU 1
http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...ry.php?cat=728

AU 2
http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...cat=748&page=3
http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...cat=748&page=3
http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...cat=748&page=3
http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...cat=748&page=3
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...dont get me wrong this 3.8v6 is pretty special, it does come with the popular shake rattle and roll option and the auto compliments this with the ever popular snap crackle and pop feature
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Old 08-04-2006, 01:52 AM   #4
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Sweet
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Man those pics make me wanna drool
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Old 08-04-2006, 02:20 AM   #5
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Wagons get a raw deal huh
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Old 08-04-2006, 10:21 PM   #6
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to check out different options on models and what month they came out redbook helps me out heaps, also power,torque weight length all that stuff.
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Old 08-04-2006, 10:51 PM   #7
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Hello Everybody


Also, what makes an AU 1 into a Ghia - i.e what is there that's not on your regular Fairmont?


Cheers
On the S1 6 cyl the ghia had the VCT mtr (168KW),
IRS rear end (3.45 )
traction control
chrome flash on the grill
chrome interior bits
premiun sound system
16" mags
electric drivers seat
leather s/wheel & gear change
It had semi leather as standed or full as a option.

The AU Ghia S2/3 exepting for better front brakes, different interior lighting on the dash & C/Control & firewall improvements it was all cosmetics that was different
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Old 08-04-2006, 10:54 PM   #8
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ghia has dual air bags in series 1. dont know about others
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Old 09-04-2006, 10:18 AM   #9
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The only fairmont ghia vct head I looked at had bigger ports than the AU
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Old 09-04-2006, 03:35 PM   #10
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ghia has dual air bags in series 1. dont know about others
forte has dual airbags in series 1..
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