EL Fail machine

[misk]

lol you didnt see if both discs span the same direction?
kinda had it coming if you didnt check that.

[EFFalcon]

was it a complete diff or just the centre though?

[ClassicAU]

Was the housing less axles. I did check it myself, stuck a finder in each end and had someone spin it, the both spun the same way. What I should have done was take it to a diff place and have them open it up. I just got excited when I called this place and they gave me a good deal.
I did have it coming, I always do.

[SnyperEB]

Should of put the diff in yourself easy 3 hour job!

[bentls]

Should of put the diff in yourself easy 3 hour job!

wait you mean people can work on their own cars?

[ClassicAU]

For you blokes maybe, not for a fail munger like me!

[misk]

i wouldnt feel bad, a diff swap isn't that easy, specially first time round lol
its bit of fucking around

[SnyperEB]

I think I have done about 5 diff changes. Pretty easy these days.

[EFFalcon]

sounds like you're offereing to do it for him shaun

[SnyperEB]

Nope lol.

[misk]

I think I have done about 5 diff changes. Pretty easy these days.

after the first time and getting all the tools...yes
its still a bit of a **** of a job

[ClassicAU]

I don't have a LSD of any sort at all anyway, so nothing to offer. I won't be getting one either. I'm over this car now. Time for some more debt, BF XR6T's with 6 speed auto can be had for under $20k it seems!!

[Sunboost]

Lock / delete / ban?

[pHaT`eL]

Wait 10 mins, his mind will change

[Commando]

USA trip AND BFZFXR6T? Yeah nah.

[[Sterling]]

lol this is how much he fails, is willing to take out a loan to buy an XRTurbo..
if you going to america take a loan out before hand and get an Corvette ZR1. pfft simple fix.

[Commando]

lol this is how much he fails, is willing to take out a loan to buy an XRTurbo..

Said the guy who took out a loan for an XRn/a

[[Sterling]]

lol this is how much he fails, is willing to take out a loan to buy an XRTurbo..

Said the guy who took out a loan for an XRn/a

Awesome Credit rating HERE I COME!

[bentls]

your credit rating doesnt get better by having a loan dick. they cant actually see if you got the loan or not on your official credit rating...

[KR1STO]

Kristo, but I am not blaming him. He was clear to me that he was unsure it was a LSD or not when I bought it. That's not the issue, its that I took it to a few other people who said they knew what they were on about, but obviously didn't.
I am more dissapointed in myself really, that I let myself get taken again, instead of actually checking it.

sucks man...
i really had no idea what it was...
we should've pulled it apart hey...

[NL_CONCORDE]

Diff swaps are fun i had a good friend help me as i had no idea
Dont give up mate there will be something that will pop up...
there was nothing wrong with my old 1 just upgraded to 3.45 lsd
then i went and blew up the engine goin au transplant now
1st pic is of the old 3.45 single pegger out of lane
then the fresh ef fairmont ghia tickford lsd in 2nd pic

[krisisdog]

Diff swaps really just a bolt in jobbie, theres not much you can stuff up! 2 sets of hands and a trolley jack make light work out of a swap.
Sucks that you really spent money on nothing there though, (another?) tough break.

[private9]

So you reco'd your single pegger is that correct?

[nstg8a]

should have just spool'd it.

[FordFairmont]

go back to a AU 2/3.

will be 10x uglier, but 2x better

[ClassicAU]

USA trip is already happening, I leave on Thursday morning. Anything else car related will be dealt with when I come back. Although I did get left with one more task before I go, seeing as which ever monkey at the diff joint moved my car went ahead and reefed up my handbrake to the point that it is no longer functional!! So at some point this weekend I get to crawl back under the bastard and attempt to tighten it up. Must be done, as my driveway is on a fairly steep incline, and I would prefer not to leave it sitting in reverse.

Justin, yes I did mate. Didn't really have much of a choice, as they had already pulled both bloody diffs apart when the gave me the good news. So I now have a nice and tight single pegger!

Anyway, there will be no mind changing, this car will not be modded again. I never really intended to, but thought I could get away with a couple of little things. No such thing, not with me anyway. Yes, a loan is massive fail, but whatever, its only money. If I can find another AU2/3 XR8, that is what I want. The auto one I had was cool, so a manual one would be awesome! They are getting rare though. So if not I'll look at ZF turbos. I'm over the Boss, they are pox and too expensive to do up, and LS2's are more than I want to spend.

Sunny, you do what you like mate. If I am pissin you blokes off too much, then so be it.

[KR1STO]

a nice 220 xr8 would be a good way to go ev...

[nstg8a]

debt for a car is a definite fail, but sometimes its the only way to get a decent car for some of us...

personally, if i was gonna go into debt on an au, then it would have to be a t series, theyre the only au's that have any real hope of holding their value long term.

a nice t3... no fail there... me, id go the p250...

[KR1STO]

yeah a T would be what i would go into debt for too..

Ev there's a few nice one's on carsales atm..!!!

[Dansedgli]

He needs something with a warranty to discourage him from touching it.

[nstg8a]

He needs something with a warranty to discourage him from touching it.

haha, thats very true

[ClassicAU]

Shit, a T3 would be the absolute balls!! Plus, why the hell would I need to touch it anyway? It already is a stroker, has awesome heads, cam, Koni suspension, big wheels..............damn it, I think I have to have one!

[KR1STO]

ev, even if you get a nice T2 with the 220 engine, it'd be nice...
also, you could lay low a bit and not cause too much attention..
I'd go have a look at this one mate..
it's had a few subtle changes, but still looks great..
20K is too much, i'd offer around the 17,500 mark..

http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/pri ... &silo=1011

[ClassicAU]

A T2 would still be cool, but I just dont know about an auto though. Yes the ZF would be awesome in a turbo, but if I got a V8 I think a part of me would regret not getting a manual. I had an auto XR8, and it was fun and all, but I have never had a manual V8.
As for that particular one, its been butchered. Putting the T3 bar and removing the wing just makes it look buck toothed. Those seats are damn friggin nice though!!

[KR1STO]

i think it looks ok...

a manual would be awesome and seeing as though you've had an auto 8 you're probably better off getting a manual i guess..

if you do buy a T for the love of god Leave it STOCK!!!!!!!

..................and let me take it for a spin....hahaha

[ClassicAU]

hahaha, I wouldn't touch it mate, trust me. I wouldn't bloody need to!

Anyways, they are still pretty bloody expensive. For the money, I am really starting to like a BF Turbo. The ZF is a sweet auto, and apparently works better with the turbo motor than a T56? I think I should drive one to see.

[KR1STO]

i drove a ZF typhoon and it was awesome.. so much better than the manual...
i'd imagine an XR would be almost identical with a touch less power...

guess you just need to make up your mind on what you really want...!

[67rce]

Evan: http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/pri ... &silo=1003

This is T2 TS50, build 22, Factory Alloy heads, Pacies, Twin system. It's mint, barely driven (done 15000k's in 3 years). Has a stereo, looks stock, sounds fairly tough. Ran a 14.5@100mph with a single 2.5" zorst. Also has an Edelbrock Performer RPM2 manifold. DO IT!

[KR1STO]

that's a nice one for sure!!

[ClassicAU]

NEIN!!! It's been molested by that fat idiot Herrod!! I have a hate on for that tool after he destroyed my old man's AU Ghia. Plus, uni chips suck, sif use that when you can get a flash tune. That, and its a BTR. Nice looking car, dont get me wrong. Just not for me, would rather an untouched example.

Nope, I want to drive a ZF turbo now, before I decide what to look for. Won't happen till next month when I get back from the states though.