BLKPHN's new toy FG XR8
 

So here is my new toy,

I was getting very bored driving around a stock EA s-pack wagon, a very immaculate wagon but after having many fun cars it was doing my head in.
getting close to winter boating season was well and truly over. So i started looking for another toy, I was looking at SSV sportswagons, Typhoon again, FG GT's and after talking to Theo at bluepower and him saying that the FG GT's can't really be supercharged without building a motor straight away changed my decision on the GT so I started looking at XR8's. I found this one on Carsales had all the goodies so i called up the ford dealer in bendigo where it was and asked them all about it, as you know i keep my cars immaculate to i didn't want to drive up there and find that it was crap, he assured me it was very clean with no scratches or marks on it at all. So next day i was driving home from Bendigo in my new toy though on the way to pick it up i went past Bluepower to get one of there Airbox's also.

Spec's
2009 FG XR8 in Nitro.
290 Boss motor.
TR6060 manual.
Leather, Premium sound, Optioned 19's (Pirrelli P-Zero Nero's), Reverse Sensors.

So the plans are simple, KB, Difillipo, brembo's 400+ atw :D

Pics.

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Re: BLKPHN's new toy FG XR8
 

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm very nice but i like my ute better haha

great colour the nitro

Re: BLKPHN's new toy FG XR8
 

very nice mate, nice camera too

Re: BLKPHN's new toy FG XR8
 

very nice pick up! gotta love the FG xr8's probably my favourite of the series... gonna keep a close eye on this build :)

cheers,
Julza

Re: BLKPHN's new toy FG XR8
 

Nice starting base for a KB build.

Luxury Pack as well by the looks of it ... and Manual
Ticks all the boxes.

Looking forward to the build.

Re: BLKPHN's new toy FG XR8
 

Cheers, ticking all the box's is exactly why i chose this one.

yeah Nitro is a great color i wasn't 100% sure on it, kinda the ford hero color but have learnt to love it.

Cheers I do enjoy taking a few snaps.

Can't beat that huge bulge and understated body kit.

Re: BLKPHN's new toy FG XR8
 

Awesome car for a KB Blown Project, out of interest any reason why you are going with a KB 5.4L over say a Miami GS/GT?

Personally i like the route you are taking alot more.

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Cheers man,

I used to own a BA XR8 a few years ago and always loved the sound of the 5.4, the Miami is nice but a GS is just a XR8 really anyway.
I have driven a 355 GT for the day and it was good but wasn't that excited over it.
Cost is another thing a Miami is going to be a good 12k more on the base car plus parts, exhaust, intake, intercooler and blower snout.
A 5.4 will produce more torque than a Miami of the same power, the only real down fall is the weight which can be overcome with a alloy block

That was my thoughts anyways, haha

Re: BLKPHN's new toy FG XR8
 

Friggen nice man!!

If you don't mind me asking, how much did it set you back?

Re: BLKPHN's new toy FG XR8
 

cheers man, 32k

Re: BLKPHN's new toy FG XR8
 

Great Choice Tristan an XR8 and a manual with leather and premuim sound. I like the wat your heading with this. Carnt wait!!

Re: BLKPHN's new toy FG XR8
 

awesome ride, well done :dance

Re: BLKPHN's new toy FG XR8
 

thats a very nice car at a good price as well congrats on the new ride if you dont mind me asking how many klms on it ?

Re: BLKPHN's new toy FG XR8
 

Its about time you finally came around and got a V8 again!!!

Re: BLKPHN's new toy FG XR8
 

Beautiful car - I love the XR8s.

Is it just me or is that lower than stock also? Is that the way you bought it?

Re: BLKPHN's new toy FG XR8
 

Man... Ford had it spot on when they designed this thing, those wheels, the bonnet buldge... It's bloody awesome. Great camera work there mate.

Now... Get those mods happening ;)

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Orsm ride mate enjoy it cheers gary

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Cheers guys most defiantly enjoying it!!!

Re: BLKPHN's new toy FG XR8
 

Nice one Tristan, congrats mate. Love the Nitro color.

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even mcdonalds would say 'im loven it'

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Nice ride Trist. Already love it.

Re: BLKPHN's new toy FG XR8
 

Cheer Jack, when are you going to get yourself a new toy?

Thanks bud. Its a pretty intense color.

hahah cheers man

DE Spoilerd and LED fog lights.

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Re: BLKPHN's new toy FG XR8
 

Very nice, I prefer spoilered but its clean without.

I dont think I have ever seen a straight Ford exhaust tip..hehe

Re: BLKPHN's new toy FG XR8
 

Nice mate. Very nice. I'm glad you've got a manual again :)

Re: BLKPHN's new toy FG XR8
 

tuff.. i like the plans aswell :)

Re: BLKPHN's new toy FG XR8
 

Looks very nice buddy. Nice and clean. I prefer a spoiler but in saying that it does look good without it. Just needs a little lowering :D e.g SL/SSL or something.
cheers

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Who knows? I can't just yet. Have to wait n see how the financial year ends.
Always looking though.....

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Great car mate does indeed look clean. Great photo's also

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Cheers, I enjoy taking photo's.


Cheers man, I've never liked spoiler are per all my cars have had them removed. I like the clean lines and uncluttered look.

Yeah everyone says that but i never really notice it i guess it cause I'm driving it not looking at it from behind.


Thanks Steve, Yes im gald its manual also none of this auto crap!

cheers the plans are simple, but will happen in time.

Yeah it needs some lowering in the rear it sits to high and which emphasizes the wedge shape of the FG's, I hope to rectify it with a set of coil overs.


Nice stuff jack! Cheers mate.

Re: BLKPHN's new toy FG XR8
 

Love it.