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Ordered NEW BA XR8

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#1 ·
Just though my first message here at the forumns should be good news.

Last week I orded my first brand new car a BA XR8.

Choose the great Blueprint colour along with a few nice options for a bit of luxury and sportiness.

Chunky Sports Steering Wheel
XR Luxury Interior Package
Premium Audio
Premium Interior Command Centre
XR Sports Leather Seats
18” Alloy Wheels (Set of Five)
Reverse Sensing System
XR Car Mats
XR Scuff Plates
Extra Windows Tinting

Now only have to wait the slow 2 months or more to get the car.
 
#27 ·
Followed up on the Blueprint problem everyone is having at the moment with my local dealer Jarvis Ford here in Adelaide.

Good news that the Blueprint colour is not discontinued.

Dealer said "Blueprint it such a popular colour that Ford don't want to get rid of it. Even thinking of doing a Territory in that colour. But the have changed a few other colours. Blood Orange to Mangirine".

So the XR8 is still going to be ordered in Blueprint.

Check out the Ford Colour range on their web site.
http://www.ford.com.au/falcon/htmlPageFrameSet.asp?destination=colours
 
#28 ·
Diablo69 said:
Followed up on the Blueprint problem everyone is having at the moment with my local dealer Jarvis Ford here in Adelaide.

Good news that the Blueprint colour is not discontinued.

Dealer said "Blueprint it such a popular colour that Ford don't want to get rid of it. Even thinking of doing a Territory in that colour. But the have changed a few other colours. Blood Orange to Mangirine".

So the XR8 is still going to be ordered in Blueprint.

Check out the Ford Colour range on their web site.
http://www.ford.com.au/falcon/htmlPageFrameSet.asp?destination=colours
Man I'd love to see a blueprint Territory.
 
#30 ·
Just confirmed today that the car was order with Ford in the Blueprint and haven't heard any problems since. See how it goes from here.

Can't wait to drive the XR8 again after that test drive.

Gotta love the Manual though. When I drove the Auto it just didn't seem right to me. Love the gear shift and clutch dump. :wnc:
 
#31 ·
Keep the Blueprint to just the XRs and FPV vehicles.
Cheers John
 
#33 ·
Finally picked up my Blueprint BA XR8 last Friday. Just a bit busy driving it around and enjoying the pull of the V8 to much to post any picks up of it. But here it is.

Tried to Attach some photos but was not working. Will try again.

I had it all ready to go to.
 
#34 ·
Great news enjoy your new car....in the support forum there is help how to post pics maybe there to big.....if you still cant do it send them to me i will post them up for you..
xrfpv8@iprimus.com.au
 
#40 ·
EB 5.6 said:
Welcome to Forums, and the blueprint club.

i hereby declare this new XR8 one worthy of modification..............................

Yeah whats the list at now?

underdrive pulleys
pacemaker full system exhausts
unichip (at a reliable dealer)
ss inductions CAI
air filter upgrade

Oh and those new 5.4litre cams...
 
#41 ·
ianmcginley said:
Yeah whats the list at now?

underdrive pulleys
pacemaker full system exhausts
unichip (at a reliable dealer)
ss inductions CAI
air filter upgrade

Oh and those new 5.4litre cams...
underdrive pulleys
unichip (at APS)
ss inductions CAI or BPT
air filter upgrade
Oh and those new 5.4litre cams.
DiFillpo headers are the go....
Herrod or Difillpo cat back
BPT Power Tower
SS 80mm T/B
Set of Diff Gears
BPT themostat
Auto mod
SURE SHIFT
look out for more OFR is out testing..
 
#46 ·
great pics dude, thats a top car hope it serves you well.

Dave
 
#49 ·
Didn't get the premium brakes package as I though it was to expensive. I did look around and it is cheaper to buy the premium Discs and Calipers for the XR. When the current breaks on the car start to go out and need replacing I will be going for the bigger brakes.

Interior is excellent. I am so happy with it.
 
#50 ·
i got the sports leather in my ute aswell, an i reckon it's a bit soft. Could do with a bit more firmer bolster in the side's were ya leg sits against, other than that it's very comfy to sit in.
 
#51 ·
Very nice looking ride :)
The blueprint is good but is coming common, so therefore should stay as xr/fpv vehicles only! I like the choice of manual and the 18's...
Interior looks really nice too, congrats on ur purchase
 
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