Fairmont II interior swap

InfernoSR · 13-09-2007, 10:14 PM

I know I asked this before, but it looks like the thread has disappeared when i got my name changed...

How can i swap the entire Fairmont II interior into my Forte' I? What do i need to get, swap over, hook up etc.

All help is needed and highly appreciated.

And yes... i want the luxury interior... i love it

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TwistedEL · 13-09-2007, 10:22 PM

I can't give you any technical advice since I haven't done it, but I suspect it would be a straight swap as long as you have the Fairmont BEM, ECU and looms.

What I can say is DO IT! The Fairmont interior is so much better than Forte!!!
In fact, the only reason I haven't bought an XR8 is because I hate the interior...

InfernoSR · 13-09-2007, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwistedEL

I can't give you any technical advice since I haven't done it, but I suspect it would be a straight swap as long as you have the Fairmont BEM, ECU and looms.

What I can say is DO IT! The Fairmont interior is so much better than Forte!!!
In fact, the only reason I haven't bought an XR8 is because I hate the interior...

BEM?
I was kinda hoping that I could put part of the dash in and just hook whats needed as i get the other parts and stuff... but i think that might not work.
With the ECU, will that affect my factory Tickford Duel Fuel?

Sorry if i sound like i'm an idiot, but i am only just learning more about the A-Series now that i own one... X-Series and E-Series and i'm fine :P

TwistedEL · 13-09-2007, 10:48 PM

BEM = Body Electronics Module - Same as the E series
If you want it to be a straight swap I suspect you will need what I stated above.

You can probably get away without using the ECU (letting you keep the use of your gas) but you will need to get it paired with the new BEM.

Also I assume you have a series II? If you have a series I things just got a whole lot more complicated

Don't forget all the bits and pieces for the climate control...

superroo · 13-09-2007, 10:53 PM

Have a look here

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...ht=high+series

Been discussed, and even done before though. Not fot the faint hearted though

Cheers

InfernoSR · 13-09-2007, 11:19 PM

Thanks for the great link... dont know how i missed it manually searching and using the search function (must of used the wrong words :P )

FGII-XR6 · 13-09-2007, 11:20 PM

you will need to do it all in one hit and it is a huge job but doable

InfernoSR · 14-09-2007, 12:14 AM

Looks like i'll have to get the ute back on the road ASAP... just so i can then work on the Bluey.