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Texy_5 Occasional Poster Group: Members Posts: 50 Member No.: 2675 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:-- Car Profile Comments Member: Texy_5 Location: australia, lara Vehicle: 1988 Ford Telstar TX5 AT2, 2.2NA Drivetrain: FWD Engine: Naturally Aspirated 4 Cylinder Car Category: Not Selected Profile Created: February 5, 2005 Car Profile Link: https://www.totalrpm.com/car/2675 QIK-TX5 Regular Poster Group: Members Posts: 103 Member No.: 1555 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Feb 7 2005, 04:08 PM dude i see you finally got that carpet for your boxes...looks nice OldSkoolTX5 Newbie Group: Members Posts: 17 Member No.: 1480 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Feb 17 2005, 08:43 PM How did u do ur instuments? i have a '89 turbo and its so dull blue. zorb_rules Forum Junkie Group: Members Posts: 322 Member No.: 1812 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Feb 21 2005, 09:33 AM Hye mate just wraning ya watch out for ay blue aprkers..me and my mate both got done in seperate spots on the weekend apparently cops are cracking down on them hard core. QIK-TX5 Regular Poster Group: Members Posts: 103 Member No.: 1555 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Feb 28 2005, 04:10 PM was searching in google for websites on the tx5 turbo and came across this feature on a 180.9 kw at the wheels 86 tx5, thought you guys mite wanna have a look http://www.autospeed.com.au/cms/A_2383/article.html you guys mite have already seen it, but i jus thought i'd post it for anyone who hasnt. oh btw, how was the kinglake cruise (for those who went) cos i couldnt make it QIK-TX5 Regular Poster Group: Members Posts: 103 Member No.: 1555 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Mar 6 2005, 09:49 AM dude, i did a head gasket! Texy_5 Occasional Poster Group: Members Posts: 50 Member No.: 2675 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Mar 8 2005, 09:15 PM damn dude, i dont know how much they are but your best bet is QAH on tommo's rd. listen are you doing anything this weekend? (12-14th) two words.... motor show, ill give you a lift up there too if you want, its probly me and benny (tall dude) maybe don dunno yet just let me know. i also found out how much HP that ute at the drifts has, 600 atm but they're throwing a supercharger on it, that'll take it to 1000+ HP QIK-TX5 Regular Poster Group: Members Posts: 103 Member No.: 1555 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Mar 9 2005, 10:38 AM my regular mechanic (dave at lara automotive) told me $500-$600 if it's just the gasket and the head hasnt cracked or warped (hopefully it hasnt) yeah motor show sounds good - ok i jus checked and it's $16.50 for adults - i may have to follow you guys up cos i dunno what time you guys will wanna leave but i gotta work at 6pm on sat nite - i'll call you tonight sometime after u get home from work 2 talk bout it OldSkoolTX5 Newbie Group: Members Posts: 17 Member No.: 1480 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Mar 22 2005, 08:27 PM Naughty Naughty. Should speed. :sly: My NA TX5 tops out @ 205-210? and The turbo one i can get the needle round to the the M on KM/h then it stops. :) QIK-TX5 Regular Poster Group: Members Posts: 103 Member No.: 1555 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Mar 24 2005, 12:06 PM dude my car's goin in 2 get the head gasket replaced on wed week...hopefully the head isnt cracked. he said i should have it back by friday week we should cruise that sat nite after i finish work, mkay? Texy_5 Occasional Poster Group: Members Posts: 50 Member No.: 2675 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Mar 24 2005, 09:20 PM if i got the petrol sounds good xtreme tx5 Occasional Poster Group: Members Posts: 63 Member No.: 2927 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Mar 25 2005, 06:12 PM hey bro my tx5 was na i got a mx6 motor(same f2t) put in for it to be road worthy you've gotta upgrade brakes and suspension as well. ended up costin bout 2500 for the work only i got the motor n box for 2grand. any wayz man i got some ideas off u so thanx nice ride bro. my car will be up soon Texy_5 Occasional Poster Group: Members Posts: 50 Member No.: 2675 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Mar 28 2005, 04:14 PM no driving for me at all xtreme tx5 Occasional Poster Group: Members Posts: 63 Member No.: 2927 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Mar 29 2005, 05:58 PM hey texy,yeah i painted the dash myself i just taped up the windows and used a custom mixed can from autobarn (black with red pearl)just make sure to sand down lightly and spray some plastic adhesive first,then after ur colour coats spray a clear coat.u hasen a motor,what area u in? xtreme tx5 Occasional Poster Group: Members Posts: 63 Member No.: 2927 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Mar 30 2005, 08:19 PM im in brisbane, n e wayz bro ur interior looks good white.it dont cost much if u do the work urself i spent about 200-300 bucks on mine. u can get cans of carpet dye i've used on my roof lining. how did u get ur dash lights blue? looks sick maaaate. QIK-TX5 Regular Poster Group: Members Posts: 103 Member No.: 1555 Car Profile: Available Status: Offline Posted:Mar 30 2005, 11:06 PM dude he just used the stock globes, pulled off the green plasticky stuff and put on some sort of blue contact. i think i'll be doing my dash black aswell, with a blue instead of texy's white, cos i wanna colour code the interior like yours, with blue and black to match my steering wheel and the custom door trims i'm getting for REALLY CHEAP! i love the interior on yours bro, and the colour coding of the engine bay...looks 'fully sik' as thorpey would say nice bro, i love your work!

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