Xa Coupe

[fordmfp]

Thanks mate im really happy with it!! Just gotta get this petrol tank sorted so i can get back out cruising!!

[fordmfp]

Hey guys heres a couple of pics of the coupe with the 17s off my EF, Im still gettin rub with the 10s on the back when theres weight in the back and were going to Taupo for a Ford cruise next week and taking some mates so i'll use these so i dont chew out the 275s. They dont look as bad as i thought they would




A mate has just been over in the Gold coast and while he was there he picked me up some stainless gt tips so that should be done soon!!

[Geez Louise]

No rubbing issues with the 17's?

Looking good mate

[fordmfp]

Cheers, They rub a little on full lock but less than the 15s do

[morgs1]

This is one amazing car! Well done to you!

Just a question... In the future I'm looking at a respray for my matte black wagon in gloss - does your gloss have a name? I was thinking of hitting up some kind of BMW or Mercedes black because the newer models looks so good, but yours looks amazing!

Also I noticed you have some highlights in metallic black as well, this would also look amazing on the XB GS bonnet with the GT striped done in metallic black.

Any help in this department would be greatly appreciated. I don't have the dosh to be respraying in the near future as it's my daily and I play in a band that takes up all my spare cash, but I'm keen to get a good idea of which shade of black to do and whether or not to accent it with metallic on the GT stripes

[XBCoupeNZ]

I've got those exact same rims on my HJ 1 Ton ute

They look pretty good on your baby mate.

[fordmfp]

Originally Posted by morgs1

This is one amazing car! Well done to you!

Just a question... In the future I'm looking at a respray for my matte black wagon in gloss - does your gloss have a name? I was thinking of hitting up some kind of BMW or Mercedes black because the newer models looks so good, but yours looks amazing!

Also I noticed you have some highlights in metallic black as well, this would also look amazing on the XB GS bonnet with the GT striped done in metallic black.

Any help in this department would be greatly appreciated. I don't have the dosh to be respraying in the near future as it's my daily and I play in a band that takes up all my spare cash, but I'm keen to get a good idea of which shade of black to do and whether or not to accent it with metallic on the GT stripes

Hey bud cheers for the compliments

The car is painted in a Straight black with a red and white pearl in it and the blackouts are actually done in a porsche metallic grey, Heres a couple of pics of what you see in the sun

[fordmfp]

Originally Posted by XBCoupeNZ

I've got those exact same rims on my HJ 1 Ton ute

They look pretty good on your baby mate.

Cheers bud, Im really wanting a big set of 19s or 20s now though lol

[fordmfp]

Hey guys heres a couple of pics from our last run

[COUPE 72]

Very nice...well done

[rfxb74]

VERY NICE!!! Currently looking for a painter/panelbeater in sydney, and ive got a similar budget $4-5K

my thread - http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11317223

[lilmattie]

Great thread mate. Congratulations on having an awesome car. It's been great reading the progress and it is inspiring to see one come up so well.

How are you finding the maintenance on a black car? Are you still glad you painted it black?

[fordmfp]

Cheers bud, Yep its a bit of work to keep her clean but still very happy with the black and so long as your careful when you wash them and use the right gear you dont get the ugly swirl marks that are common on most black cars. I couldnt imagine it any other colour now

[xakewtd]

Awesome thread bro! Has been inspiring watching it come along and to see such a great end product for you is fantastic!!

That middle pic in post #189 from the front right looks sssaaawwweeeetttt!! Lol

I'm going to hopefully start my build in November so fingers crossed it comes out half as good as yours.

[fordmfp]

thanks mate im really stoked with how it came out, Heres some oics of my new wheels they are 18x8 18x9 Boyds/ As soon as i get some coin sorted for tyres i will put them on

[xakewtd]

Great looking rims mate. How much was the freight?

[fordmfp]

I got them landed here in NZ for $1600 including taxes and freight, I think the freight was $500 us. They were really quick on postage though they turned up 4 days after i paid for them which i thought was really good.

[fordmfp]

Hey guys heres some qiuck pics of the old girl with the new wheels, Ive just got to tyre shine the tyres and get the rear sitting down a bit lower

[xakewtd]

Rims look great bro!!

Gonna look tough as sittin a bit lower.

[fordmfp]

Cheers mate, will get the bum sitting down a bit lower for a start as its only dropped 1.5"s so will drop it another 1.5"s and then to the front which has superlows that have had a coil cut out aswell but still isnt sitting low enough, I'll probably have to get shortened shocks down the track and get reset springs

[xakewtd]

Yeah mate get the guards sitting on top of the rim front and back!!

[XBCoupeNZ]

Sweeeeeet!!

[fordmfp]

Hey Guys

Heres some pics of the coupe with the new reset leaves ive put in and the new exhaust system with stainless tips and m&h mufflers

[Tha Jack]

Just keeps getting better and better.
Looking Good!!!!

[falconator]

Jake the mus, of the car world!

[fordmfp]

Cheers guys

[FDCOOP]

Hey fordmfp,

Sweet coupe ya got there, love how the rear sits and was wondering what your Tyre sizes are and is there any guard liping going on?

Cheers

[fordmfp]

Cheers mate, Its running 235s and 295s the fronts have been lipped but the rears are still standard, Im gunna chuck some 40mm lowering blocks in the rear soon to see how it looks and rides, Should look the goods

[rfxb74]

Awesome thread mate! looks awesome, you've done a great job, cant wait to see some more pics.

[fordmfp]

Hi guys, Just thought id throw up some pics of the coupe with the new ride height. What do ya reckon? Better?