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 Post subject: The Sam - EL XR6.
Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 2:45 pm 
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Ride: EL XR6

Location: Parramatta
NSW, Australia

Gday guys,

I dont remember starting a build in here but oh well.
Here's my machine:
1996 EL XR6
Bought her in March 09 with 189000 on the clock for $4000

So far:
- 5 speed manual
- 3.45 LSD
- 2.5" single muffler cat-back
- Minor intake mods done
- Blue LED dash and interior lighting
- 20" D-lox wheels
- 225/35/20 Achilles tyres
- Lowered on superlow springs and shocks in the rear and
- Low springs and shocks up front
- Kenwood mp3/cd/usb/ipod deck for audio
- kicker ks60.2 components front stage
- Soundstream XStream 6.5" components rear stage
- 2/Kicker CompVR giving the kicks
- Kicker ZX750.1 powering the puppies
- 4 channel 540rms powering the internals
- More minor mods as you all shall see
All comments appreciated!


When I first got the beast
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I've booked it in for a retrim on the 30th - Black velour and blue suede!
So we shall see how it turns out
Also have some other long term plans for it.
Mould camera screen
Fix sundersills and rust
Iphone holder
Rebuild boot
-subs in corners amps to back seat
Camber kit
Sand and spray hubs
New door trims
- Velvet dash and top trim
Engine bay
- high temp red power steering cover
- respray piping and covers black
Rim clean and polish

And some other things but I cant think of them now
Cheers!
Sam

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 Post subject: Re: The Sam - The green machine. MOVING FORWARDS
Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 2:49 pm 
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Ride: EL XR6

Location: Parramatta
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More pics

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I'll try and snap some current pics after work today for everyone :lol:

Cheers
Sam

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 Post subject: Re: The Sam - The green machine EL XR6. RETRIM
Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 8:22 pm 
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Ride: EA SVO, AU2, Toyota Crown

Location: Bendigo
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looks like your red moulds are faded. AutoGlym bumper care is your friend

 

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 Post subject: Re: The Sam - The green machine EL XR6. RETRIM
Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 9:18 pm 
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Nice looking car keep up the good work....

 

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 Post subject: Re: The Sam - The green machine EL XR6. RETRIM
Posted: Thu Aug 19, 2010 9:53 pm 
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the blue suede looks tuff, so do the wheels !! how are you moulding the subs into the back? with fiberglass
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 Post subject: Re: The Sam - The green machine EL XR6. RETRIM
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 11:09 am 
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Thanks guys!
Yeah my side trims are fading like crazy. The paint is actually peeling off them so i think i'll pick up some new ones and sand and spray them.
The boot is gonna be fiberglassed and i will most likely chuck another battery in there for safety :D
The suede feels wonderful and i chose it, along with velour instead of leather.
The crappy blue vinyl on my dash and doors is coming off and is being replaced with black velour. Trying to keep it all subtle and clean.
I am in the middle of considering a respray as there are multiple chips, dents and scratches just like any other old car. I will more then likely retain the original heritage green to keep the car as close to original as possible.

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 Post subject: Re: The Sam - The green machine EL XR6. RETRIM
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 4:40 pm 
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the sam wrote:
Thanks guys!
Yeah my side trims are fading like crazy. The paint is actually peeling off them so i think i'll pick up some new ones and sand and spray them.
The boot is gonna be fiberglassed and i will most likely chuck another battery in there for safety :D
The suede feels wonderful and i chose it, along with velour instead of leather.
The crappy blue vinyl on my dash and doors is coming off and is being replaced with black velour. Trying to keep it all subtle and clean.
I am in the middle of considering a respray as there are multiple chips, dents and scratches just like any other old car. I will more then likely retain the original heritage green to keep the car as close to original as possible.

Cheers
Sam


Yeh boot will look sick ! If you dont mind me asking what was it worth to get the doors trims done with suede and the rest ??? also what wheels are they ??

 

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 Post subject: Re: The Sam - The green machine EL XR6. RETRIM
Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 5:09 pm 
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Did the doors myself. Overall the interior is costing me around $1500 including new door trims dash and seats done.
Just contemplating now whether i should go all out and have two blue stripes in black carpet to match the seats?
The rims are apec d-lox 2. Au-> offset with adapters. $2300 with tyres.

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 Post subject: Re: The Sam - The green machine EL XR6. RETRIM
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 9:47 am 
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the sam wrote:
Did the doors myself. Overall the interior is costing me around $1500 including new door trims dash and seats done.
Just contemplating now whether i should go all out and have two blue stripes in black carpet to match the seats?
The rims are apec d-lox 2. Au-> offset with adapters. $2300 with tyres.

Cheers
Sam


How did ya go about the door trims??? i reckon it looks insane and wouldnt mind doin it on my EB just around the handles with black or red suede. where did ya get the materials ??

 

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FOR SALE BA XR8 18" GENIUNE 0433006707

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 Post subject: Re: The Sam - The green machine EL XR6. RETRIM
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 9:51 am 
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Spotlight is your friend!
I just took the doors apart and found out how to take the panels off and sprayed them with adhesive and wrapped them.
A nice easy cosmetic mod

Cheers
Sam

 

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 Post subject: Re: The Sam - The green machine EL XR6. RETRIM
Posted: Sat Aug 21, 2010 9:54 am 
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Ahk nice, thats easy then. Would never of thought of doing that ever the doors. thanks mate !

 

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 Post subject: Re: The Sam - The green machine EL XR6. RETRIM
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 1:33 pm 
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Hey guys
No updates as of yet.
Putting new tyres on today, just the rear til i can afford more
Extractors are going on monday and the seats are getting done from sunday!
Got next week off work to sort out some stuff
Swapping rear belts to EA to get the centre lap only belt.
Sanding and respraying rubber door trims and fixing the rest of the internal plastics
EXCITED! :lol:

Oh and i need to weld my new exhaust tip on also

 

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 Post subject: Re: The Sam - The green machine EL XR6. RETRIM
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 1:59 pm 
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Got some more snaps at work

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Cheers

Sam

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 Post subject: Re: The Sam - EL XR6. NEW INTERIOR!!!
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 6:20 pm 
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Gday guys

Just a quick update after my week off work to get some things sorted.
Pretty successful week. Got some stuff done:
- Extractors
- Retrimmed seats
- New starter motor
- New thermostat gasket
- New radiator piping
- Cleaned engine bay and under car

Here are some pics

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 Post subject: Re: The Sam - EL XR6. NEW INTERIOR!!!
Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2010 6:30 pm 
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