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Old 31-01-2008, 11:55 AM   #1
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Well I have finally picked up my XR4 on Tuesday, so here are my 2 drives...

my 1997 KJ2 Ford Laser Liata.... with the following,

K&N high flow panel air filter, top gun 8.8 mm leads, Tinted windows, whiteline anti-roll bar, fully adjustable Ksport Suspension (2 weeks old), 15 inch Speedy mags, slotted front rotors (2 weeks old), SAAS sports steering wheel, Crystal clear side guard indicators, Crystal Clear head lights (imported), 2 1/4 inch exhurst from cat back and sound system with Kenwood 10x7s and JBL 12 inch Sub.






MY 2008 Ford Fiesta XR4.... only days old...









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Old 31-01-2008, 01:04 PM   #2
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Enjoy the new ride, very nice indeed, dont forget the Eibach Springs, makes em look so much better.... :hihi:
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Old 31-01-2008, 01:16 PM   #3
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Looking good there Ben! See you on the weekend at Victorian Small Ford Sunday.

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Old 31-01-2008, 01:19 PM   #4
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Nice ride ben. Bet your rapped. Wont be long now though till you want more though lol
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Old 31-01-2008, 03:54 PM   #5
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Awesome, congrats for the new XR4. You wont be dissapointed. Nice colour combo too.
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Old 31-01-2008, 04:08 PM   #6
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The pics look great- congrats on the purchase!
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Old 01-02-2008, 10:17 AM   #7
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Thanks guys,

I get dissappionted everytime I step out of the little rocket... I just want to drive her all the time.

robjh80, how much and where could i get a set of the Eibach springs?

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Old 01-02-2008, 10:29 AM   #8
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Looks great Ben, good colour choice too

So when you taking me for a drive?
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Old 01-02-2008, 12:26 PM   #9
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Thanks guys,

I get dissappionted everytime I step out of the little rocket... I just want to drive her all the time.

robjh80, how much and where could i get a set of the Eibach springs?

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European Parts in Germany is where to get the Eibach Springs Ben, I got mine sent airfreight, cost $340 delivered, if you get them sent by normal seafreight they should cost around $270, you will need to have a PayPal account to place the order.....Link Here

http://www.european-parts.net/catalo...roducts_id=472

Here's a link to thread with pics of my XR4 with the springs installed

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11205479
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Old 01-02-2008, 06:34 PM   #10
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Ben

Laser looks really good - I think you've done well with the mods you put on. XR4... nothing more to say than has been said already!

Rob.. you should get commission for the amount of times that you have recommended Euro parts and the Eibachs!
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Old 02-02-2008, 04:45 PM   #11
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Laser looks really good - I think you've done well with the mods you put on. XR4... nothing more to say than has been said already!

Rob.. you should get commission for the amount of times that you have recommended Euro parts and the Eibachs!
LOL, yea your not wrong mate, it would be nice, I recommend the Eibach's because I'm so happy with mine, they make the car look "soooooo much better", I think the Eibach's are about as good as it gets for aftermarket performance springs, I would rather see people buying something decent that is specifically designed for the ST/XR4......note, King Springs "do not make aftermarket springs yet for the XR4", only the 1.6L models, the 2.0 in the XR4 is a heavier engine and the Kings will not work.

I also would recommend Euro-Parts for the Eibach's because firstly, the price.....so much cheaper than buying them in Oz, and secondly.....Euro-Parts gave me excellent service, the springs were delivered immediately after placing the order, I was emailed a couple of times on the progress of the order and the springs were delivered fairly quickly.
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Old 04-02-2008, 02:25 PM   #12
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Thanks heaps everyone. The Laser will evently become a project, just rebuild motor and thats about it.

ELXR6: Never.... lol, nah I'll call you maybe after I finish work or something.

Thanks robjh80, i'll keep that in mind, at the moment I am saving, so keep a look out.

the news just keeps getting better... I won Best Fiesta XR4 at the Small Ford Day in Melbourne on the weekend.

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Old 09-02-2008, 12:40 AM   #13
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Heard you went alright at small ford day Ben? :P
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