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Bud's TOPGIA

PostPosted: September 12th, 2007, 4:28 am
by TOPGIA
Hi everyone, I'm new around here and this is my TOPGIA, a '96 EFII Fairmont Ghia 5.0 V8. I bought the car in June'07 with electric sunroof, body kit, FTR suspension and 16" wheels, all factory fitted. It also had extractors and 3" exhaust. Here are the pics the day I bought her.
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Since than I removed the tow bar and body side stripes, shaved the badges at the back, filled up the holes and repainted the rear panel. Tinted the windows, put K&N filter, changed the exhaust tips, fitted NF Fairlane cornering lights, side moulds and clear repeaters, BF Ghia badges, new headlights( with Phillips Crystal Vision globes) and blinkers. Also reversing sensors( got used to them from my previous car BA Ghia), SVI dual fuel conversion, King Spring superlows with Monroe GT shocks and 19" BF Typhoon replica wheels.

Sorry for the crappy pics, will take proper ones soon.
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Next week I'm putting on DBA slotted and drilled rotors, Bendix pads and painting the callipers. After that taking the boot wing off and maybe BA bulge on. :lol:

Cheers,
Bud

Re: Bud's TOPGIA

PostPosted: September 12th, 2007, 10:14 am
by stockiEF
sexy lookin car mate!! how many k's has it done?? and also if u dont mind me asking- how much did u pick up the replica rims for?? u got any interior shots??

Re: Bud's TOPGIA

PostPosted: September 12th, 2007, 10:45 am
by XRated
Neat work mate. It'll look tops without the rear spoiler.

How does the car feel with the SVI? How much was it fitted?

Re: Bud's TOPGIA

PostPosted: September 12th, 2007, 1:28 pm
by get_an_ea_today
Nice car mate - whats that paint colour called?

Re: Bud's TOPGIA

PostPosted: September 13th, 2007, 2:10 am
by TOPGIA
stockiEF wrote:sexy lookin car mate!! how many k's has it done?? and also if u dont mind me asking- how much did u pick up the replica rims for?? u got any interior shots??

Thanx mate, I got her with just over 142K km on the clock, now its on 148K. Picked up the wheels for $1050 + tyres. The only interior shots I've got are these from the ad.
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After I fit new brakes next week, I'll take some pics with a proper camera.

Cheers,
Bud

Re: Bud's TOPGIA

PostPosted: September 13th, 2007, 2:33 am
by TOPGIA
XRated wrote:Neat work mate. It'll look tops without the rear spoiler.

How does the car feel with the SVI? How much was it fitted?

Thanx XRated, there is no noticeable power loss, apart from extra tank weight. It feels like having an extra passenger in the car. Runs really smooth, no backfiring issues, stalling etc. And the best thing is saving money! :D My average consumption is 18l/100km on lpg, and about the same on petrol. On average I'm saving about $40+ a week. I paid $3950 for the conversion, got the $2000 grant back, so in about a year it will pay itself off.

Cheers,
Bud

Re: Bud's TOPGIA

PostPosted: September 13th, 2007, 2:39 am
by TOPGIA
get_an_ea_today wrote:Nice car mate - whats that paint colour called?

Thanx mate, the colour is called Bordeaux, it was optional on fairmonts and ghias I believe.

Cheers,
Bud

Re: Bud's TOPGIA

PostPosted: September 13th, 2007, 12:01 pm
by get_an_ea_today
Sweet cheers mate, i have seen that colour on a couple of cars, its one of my fav's. I looked it up on fordmods and the code "B8 Bordeaux Red", red? it looks purple to me haha.

Re: Bud's TOPGIA

PostPosted: September 18th, 2007, 4:30 pm
by TOPGIA
A few recent pics
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New brakes fitted yesterday
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And one from sunday
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Re: Bud's TOPGIA

PostPosted: September 18th, 2007, 6:29 pm
by -jjM-
saw this tihnk at sandown looked act, [TOPRID]
very nice @ that last picture, well done dude

Re: Bud's TOPGIA

PostPosted: September 18th, 2007, 7:02 pm
by someLS1
Car looks awesome mate i love that last photo!!! wish i could get a pic like that maybe next year

Re: Bud's TOPGIA

PostPosted: September 18th, 2007, 8:47 pm
by EL XR8
Very nice looking car mate! The colour and wheels look great together.
I laughed at that last photo. I would love one like that with some promo girls around it, but just touching it like they are would've scratched my paint... :cry:

Re: Bud's TOPGIA

PostPosted: October 26th, 2007, 11:52 pm
by orsm5l
NOW ITS MY TURN TO STALK U BUD

Re: Bud's TOPGIA

PostPosted: October 30th, 2007, 4:20 pm
by TOPGIA
orsm5l wrote:NOW ITS MY TURN TO STALK U BUD

Haha cheers stalker ;)

Re: Bud's TOPGIA

PostPosted: November 19th, 2007, 11:43 pm
by TOPGIA
Finally took a few decent interior pics
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AU Momo wood/leather steering wheel
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Gear knob and hand brake in black leather to match steering wheel, DL LTD shift surround, Eurovox 6.5'' double-din Dvd Player
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Re: Bud's TOPGIA

PostPosted: November 19th, 2007, 11:47 pm
by TOPGIA
ORSM Photoshoot at Docklands
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Re: Bud's TOPGIA

PostPosted: November 19th, 2007, 11:56 pm
by TOPGIA
Wagga AFD pics
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Re: Bud's TOPGIA

PostPosted: November 19th, 2007, 11:57 pm
by Damo
nice photos, great looking Ghia. :)

Re: Bud's TOPGIA

PostPosted: November 20th, 2007, 12:03 am
by TOPGIA
And a few from Melton Show & Shine
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Re: Bud's TOPGIA

PostPosted: November 20th, 2007, 7:21 am
by Commando
It looks awesome mate! You need a 56k/work warning though with all those pics!

Re: Bud's TOPGIA

PostPosted: November 20th, 2007, 7:33 am
by Eb Barbie
Nice ride, seen it before, mint as!

Re: Bud's TOPGIA

PostPosted: November 20th, 2007, 7:57 am
by EFFalcon
nice, that colour looks mint.

Re: Bud's TOPGIA

PostPosted: November 20th, 2007, 1:40 pm
by TOPGIA
Thanx for the comments guys, and sorry for lotsa pics!

Been thinking about different wheels lately, my brakes look tiny behind the 19s. I want the dish and wider rear wheels like Simmons OM/FR 17s or 18s, with gold centers. Since the car is driven daily(about 500kms a week), it would be more comfy too.

Cheers,
Bud

Re: Bud's TOPGIA

PostPosted: February 7th, 2008, 12:38 pm
by Italian_Stallion
Hey there.....Gr8 looking car mate i was thinking of getting the BFII Typhoons but dump it on ultra lows...bc i have no bodykit on my car!