EL Fairmont wagon?

Vision Zetec · 31-10-2006, 09:03 PM

hey guys, looking at buying an EL fairmont sometime next year.

my mate has a VX wagon and had been trying to convince me to get a EL Fairmont wagon! would stand out i think slammed with 18's as you dont see many around!

what are their reputation as in handling and performance?

can they be dropped on their *** as simple as sedans can? (springs and shortened shocks) asking as i read something about leaf springs in the rear...?

cheers

EBFalcs · 31-10-2006, 09:13 PM

handling wise, my EB wagon (auto) always handled pretty well and it was all stock, but power wise it was a weapon, kept right up with an auto ED XR6. EF would probably be quicker, also are you getting a 6 or an 8.

Vision Zetec · 31-10-2006, 09:21 PM

probably a 6, would like an 8, however very hard to find a EL fairmont wagon v8!

LUXO_8 · 31-10-2006, 09:25 PM

not really....for some reason most EF/EL Fairmont wagons i see are V8's. certainly more common with a v8 optioned than sedans are

my old EA wagon was lowered and it handled pretty good

Rollin · 31-10-2006, 09:31 PM

You would need to get the rear springs "re-set" to lower it properly. I'm not sure if anyone does aftermarket leaf springs for them...

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LUXO_8 · 31-10-2006, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rollin

You would need to get the rear springs "re-set" to lower it properly. I'm not sure if anyone does aftermarket leaf springs for them...

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when you get them reset, you just let them know what you're wanting with the car (better handling / better towing capability / looking pimp) and they add extra leaves of the appropriate spring rate for the task...

neb · 31-10-2006, 09:34 PM

you can buy lowered leaf springs through king springs, or just get yours reset... either option works well.

don't use lowering blocks they are gay

LUXO_8 · 31-10-2006, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by neb

don't use lowering blocks they are gay

shhh

they're an ok stopgap untill you can afford to get them done properly..........
if you do use blocks, dont just put the reset leaves into the too hard basket...

Julza · 31-10-2006, 09:36 PM

mate get the wagon! I had one until recently, a Fairmont 6 and it was fantastic. A V8 would be awesome, but there's nothing wrong with the 6 at all. Get some nice rims and dump it and you got yourself a sweet ride

cheers,
Julza

El_Poochino · 31-10-2006, 10:20 PM

Wagons are sexy. Black out the windows and watch the ladies come a knocking :hihi:

Haven't put my wagon through it's paces yet but the handling is fine.

-jjM- · 01-11-2006, 12:09 AM

i want a wagon too, theyd look horn on there ***, do it wardy and ill follow

EFFalcon · 01-11-2006, 01:05 AM

deffiantely wardy, i'd love a dumped EL wagon...
i'd have big plans ;)

Rollin · 01-11-2006, 01:49 AM

A slammed white EB wagon, everything colour coded except for the windows, B and C pillars (which would be black), with a chrome strip.

Polished 18s, rebuilt motor, big turbo and polished cooler, shiftkitted auto and 3.45:1 lockright diff....mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....

Or maybe the above car but All in black except the wheels and intercooler...

Vision Zetec · 01-11-2006, 10:21 AM

yeah ok thanks guys! my plans would be to lower it on supers and put 18" GT-P rims on it! i think then it would stand out in a crowd... just a bit!!! :P

so i would need super low springs, shortened shocks and reset leaf springs to lower it properly?

anyone got pics of an EF/EL wagon dumped with rims? cheers

RUQ1KA · 01-11-2006, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Rollin

A slammed white EB wagon, everything colour coded except for the windows, B and C pillars (which would be black), with a chrome strip.

Polished 18s, rebuilt motor, big turbo and polished cooler, shiftkitted auto and 3.45:1 lockright diff....mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....

Or maybe the above car but All in black except the wheels and intercooler...

Man! now your making me want to paint mine white:P lol

Stock my wagon handles like a boat(but then again im used to the fe2 suspension in the commodore) , never had a lowered one so cant tell if it gets improved, but it will deffinetly get dumped (the proper way:P)

I really wonna paint mine white now... look what you did Rollin

out: LOL

[Tonko] · 01-11-2006, 03:46 PM

i parked next to a 5.0 fairmont wagon this morning, was regency red. it had scratches, dirt and finger marks all over it, i thought, what a shame, it was for sale aswell but they wanted 10 grand for it....what are they worth?

CaRtZ · 01-11-2006, 04:03 PM

ive seen a few, i wouldnt pay more than 10 for a EF 8.... i too am interested in lowering my wagon.... i have been offered a pair of king Lows for $50 off an ED. would these fit the front? how much do the drop the car? and should they be black in colour?

AdzT3-146 · 01-11-2006, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by CaRtZ

ive seen a few, i wouldnt pay more than 10 for a EF 8.... i too am interested in lowering my wagon.... i have been offered a pair of king Lows for $50 off an ED. would these fit the front? how much do the drop the car? and should they be black in colour?

King Springs should be yellow. If the springs are black i would say they would be tickford springs. But King "Lows" are the equivalent of Tickford springs anyway as far as i'm aware.

TS50 · 01-11-2006, 04:22 PM

I had a EBII 6 cyl S pack Manual wagon, then went into a EFII V8 Auto Wagon
The 6 was a quicker car by far, V8 was very disapointing in comparison, however the exhaust note was nice and with a few mods, they can go

CaRtZ · 01-11-2006, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AdzELXR

King Springs should be yellow. If the springs are black i would say they would be tickford springs. But King "Lows" are the equivalent of Tickford springs anyway as far as i'm aware.

oh ok then cool. so how much will they take off?

AdzT3-146 · 01-11-2006, 04:50 PM

Should drop it to XR6 height.

But if you want to go to 105mm off the ground like your sig, you are better off going with Superlows and shortened shocks.

Sorry to stray off topic Daniel, and as the other guys have said, an EL Wagon slammed on 18's would look awesome, you should definatly do it

CaRtZ · 01-11-2006, 05:15 PM

thanks adz, do they go to super low for leaf springs?

EL on Pedders Sports Ryder

http://www.pedders.com.au/displayphoto.asp?id=320

Vision Zetec · 02-11-2006, 03:49 PM

its ok about the spray off topic! i know now that i would stand out a bit with a EL fairmont wagon dumped on 18's!

crannersEL · 02-11-2006, 04:17 PM

Amber off fordmods has a dumpt Ef/L Fairmont wagon, try and get some picture from her mate!

FairmontEL · 02-11-2006, 04:19 PM

get a regency red one!!! LOL good luck with it :evil3:

mr_efxr · 02-11-2006, 11:03 PM

EBII Falcon, I've got my EF Wagon in the For Sale section, alot of work done and in mint condition.

XR6WGN · 03-11-2006, 02:45 PM

I'd pretty much agree with what has already been said. I was originally looking for a V8 Fairmont wagon but then I found my XR6 - as soon as i saw it was manual I had to have it.
I run 16" rims/tyres on mine, I have thought about 18's but I think I'll settle for the 17's (AU II copies) - being a Tickford wagon it does sit lower (than standard) but there still is about 1.5" between the guard and the top of the tyre so it could easily go down another inch. (I was talking to someone over here in Adelaide - he said for me to get the front at the desired height and then he would reset the rears to suit for around $250.00)

There's a couple of photos in my gallery if you're interested.
http://www.fordforums.com.au/photos/...500&ppuser=608

Cheers - Go the Wagons

Paul B.
XR6WGN

Vision Zetec · 03-11-2006, 10:11 PM

thx for the info guys, 'mr efxr' im not looking at buying till middle of next year, nice ride tho!

cranners: is that the wagon on marroondah hwy in ringwood?

crannersEL · 03-11-2006, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by EBII Falcon

thx for the info guys, 'mr efxr' im not looking at buying till middle of next year, nice ride tho!

cranners: is that the wagon on marroondah hwy in ringwood?

Yeah it is Wardy...