As I want to look after my new XR6, looking to "protect" it wit the following means.
1. Lower grill insert. Seen many of them around now. Want one (i Think) that is close to the upper grill in spacing etc. Can ne1 recommend any in particular. Seen them from $80 - $230 odd? I am confused what type to get.
2. Fog light protectors. Can these just be obtained from Ford dealers?
3. Headlight protectors. Seen thrm for about $48, but not for an XR6, seem to be just for the XT. Would these fit the XR allright or look out of place?
4. Bonnet protector. From dealers I think they are about $120!!! Has anyone found them in autobahns, autopro, k-marts etc?
5. Car Bra????? Around $350 up. Are they worth it? If I purchase this then probably would not purchase any of the above???
What are peoples thoughts? Are any of these a waste of money? Need to look after the new addition.........
2. Fog light protectors must be obtained from Ford Parts. You have to ask for Territory Foglight ones (same light, just not actually listed for XR yet).
3. You have to buy the XR ones, the XT/FUTURA/FAIRMONT/GHIA ones wont fit your car as your lights go down in the bumper.
4. Bonnet protector may be able to be sourced after market as the BA's all have the same bonnets (except for boss 260/290).
5. Car bra - they are ugly and are a pain in the arse, you'll soon get over having to put it on and pull it off!
As I want to look after my new XR6, looking to "protect" it wit the following means.
3. Headlight protectors. Seen thrm for about $48, but not for an XR6, seem to be just for the XT. Would these fit the XR allright or look out of place?
4. Bonnet protector. From dealers I think they are about $120!!! Has anyone found them in autobahns, autopro, k-marts etc?
Jamie
U sure have your car fitted out with the works!!!!!!
Re a few of your stuff. U got headlight covers for the XR6 did u, seems like aftermarket are only the XT one's. Is a ford delaer the only option here? Have found bonnet protector for around 60 - 66 bucks for the xr, should be the same for the XR6 and XT i am assuming..........??
Do u believe the lower grill is worth the money as I have seen others much cheaper, and they do not look too bad at all. Are the style, ie mesh holes about the same sizes as the upper grille?
DO u have the car bra and these extras? If so, are they no probs when installing the car bra, ie fit?
Jamie
U sure have your car fitted out with the works!!!!!!
Re a few of your stuff. U got headlight covers for the XR6 did u, seems like aftermarket are only the XT one's. Is a ford delaer the only option here? Have found bonnet protector for around 60 - 66 bucks for the xr, should be the same for the XR6 and XT i am assuming..........??
Do u believe the lower grill is worth the money as I have seen others much cheaper, and they do not look too bad at all. Are the style, ie mesh holes about the same sizes as the upper grille?
DO u have the car bra and these extras? If so, are they no probs when installing the car bra, ie fit?
I bought my headlight protectors from Ford. I think you are right, aftermarket ones are only available for the XT.
The bonnet protector would be the same as the XT as there is no difference between them across the bonnet.
The grill, honestly is the best I've seen. It's not cheap but I've had mine now for around 7 months and I'm very happy with it. It hasnt chipped or rusted as it's stainless steel. It's also very easy to fit and suits the car.
I haven't got the car bra. I only know the price as I've enquired about them. There are a few on the market but the original car bra seems the best value.
Yes its ok for a Turbo model, but whats the use with an NA? The few ive seen on the market are pretty rough to unless you wanna spend shitloads of money..
Yes its ok for a Turbo model, but whats the use with an NA? The few ive seen on the market are pretty rough to unless you wanna spend shitloads of money..
Tossing up whether to go 4 the cheaper ones (the grill holes looks smaller) or the dearer ones (the grill holes are similar in size to the upper).
Can ne1 recommend what they believe looks the best as I prefer the same size grill holes, but the $$$$$$ worth it.........
Going to have alook at 1 today 4 200 clams with XR6 badge on it. WIll report back.
Also......been doing some shopping and the prices at ford dealers are as such
Bonnet protector 105-113.00!!!!!!
Headlight protector 83 - 89.00!!!!
Fog Lamp protector 41 - 44.00
Lower grill 170.00 (think it is herrod one) - 200 (with XR6 badge on it) yet to see it.
Then went aftermarket pricing
Bonnet protector 60 - 70.00
Headlight protector 47 - 60.00
Have also found another aftermarket (not aungar, called cheviot) and can get both protectors for $106.00. Not bad price I believe. ANyone know about cheviot products?? There was none in the shop 2 look at. Had to order them in.
Yes its ok for a Turbo model, but whats the use with an NA? The few ive seen on the market are pretty rough to unless you wanna spend shitloads of money..
Yeh, dont worry about the car bra, waste of money.
When it comes time to trade the car just get the front resprayed or get the chips touched up. I live in Bathurst and do a lot of highway driving and my car probably has about 10 stone chips on the front. Just dont follow trucks too close.
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