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09-08-2006, 05:00 PM
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heya
now im stuffed.... Ford Parramatta told me the below ebay wheels wont fit on my AUI Futura.. but he seemed unsure - something about the brakes calipars.. anyone know anything about this ? i wanna buy these now.. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
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09-08-2006, 05:05 PM
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I've seen heaps of AU's around with these wheels.
If you have the premium brakes, then the minimum you can go is 17". Talk to a few of the guys with these rims. But as far as I know, they go straight on. AU/BA, same offset |
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09-08-2006, 05:07 PM
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i see no reason why they wont fit. AU/BA have the same off set and even if you have Premium Brakes, these rims are still 17' so they should clear.
i think ford were just telling you that in the hope you spend your money there instead. |
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09-08-2006, 05:18 PM
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I had genuine 17" BA rims on my auII xr6.fit good,no clearance probs....but I dont have premo brakes.
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09-08-2006, 05:36 PM
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Those wheels will fit any AU or BA with stdnard brakes. I have a Herrod brake upgrade on my ute, they have 330mm discs and I have AU2 XR 17" rims on it that fit without an issue. I've also seen shots of a BA Pursuit which had XR8 18's on it and they fitted without a problem.
Ford guys mostly have no idea about what parts fit what.
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09-08-2006, 05:55 PM
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just note the add says 13,000kl's since new that must be tyres not the rims as i'm pretty sure ford only used the Dunlops SP's in this range maybe someone will know better!
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09-08-2006, 06:04 PM
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i checked for scrathes/marks and he said just a small mark on 1 rim. there is still 5-6 mm of tread left, so im not too concerned.
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09-08-2006, 08:47 PM
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well done, i hope you enjoy them...should be a bit different from the 15's that were on it
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09-08-2006, 09:17 PM
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They'll look great on your car! GK
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09-08-2006, 09:37 PM
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Well done, merkus - I think these rims always looked better on the AU than the BA. Pretty poor form for Parra Ford to tell you that they don't fit though.
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09-08-2006, 10:32 PM
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lol @ BA XR 17's not being able to fit over AU1 futura brakes.. What a crock.
Ford are stupid as sometimes.. |
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09-08-2006, 11:21 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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yeah but i guess i believed it when i got told it from FORD, but hey.. thats why i love this forum.
i will post pics once i pick them up and get them fitted (few weeks away)
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09-08-2006, 11:29 PM
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lol Just buy them and worst comes to worst u sell them again! Ive seen heaps of AUs fitted with them.
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24-08-2006, 02:30 PM
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GOT MY WHEELS TODAY
they were worn on the outside on two of them so i had to buy 2 new tires, but here is a puic from my phone for now anyway. Cheers all who helped.....
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24-08-2006, 03:52 PM
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Nice ... time for it to be decked
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24-08-2006, 06:31 PM
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Looks nice, good job, lowering time!
GK
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24-08-2006, 06:44 PM
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Exactly
I found out that my caster has bent :( so that needs to be done So it is logical for me to get everything done at the same time. Im going to lower the car by 1.25Inch, replace the springs. Do i need to Replace the shocks as well ??? Thats another $480......
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25-08-2006, 04:22 AM
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Get the camber kit on first, or a the same time. Pedder have two styles, the old one costs about $80/side, but is a b-i-a-t-c-h to adjust. They have a new one, which I installed, with the camber adjustment on the outside so it's easer to get to. This costs about $120/side. I dropped to XR8 height and the camber changed a bit, so even if your didn't have something bent already, you should get the camber kit installed. I don't think you have IRS. If you do have IRS you should install the XR rear camber adjustment kit. Costs about $35/side. The part number is Part No Er5K500AKT. See this thread: http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=55659 You should replace the shocks. Even if the OEM ones fit the new springs will have completely different spring rates to what you are using, and your existing shocks won't match. If you're still running the original factory shocks they will be stuffed by now anyway. IMO XR height is low enough for a daily driver - I still do a bit of scraping. I would post some picks so you could see how it looks with those wheels, but the car's in the panelbeaters at the moment. |
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27-08-2006, 04:16 PM
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COngrats on the rims. They look great. Hope you enjoy them!
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27-08-2006, 06:22 PM
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27-08-2006, 06:54 PM
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27-08-2006, 07:09 PM
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 Thats about the straightest front shot I have.
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27-08-2006, 09:57 PM
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Looks great, rear spoiler would be a nice addition.
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confused - wheels - need help
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