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Old 04-11-2017, 09:51 PM   #1
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Default XE S Pack VIN tags...how to check?

Hey I cangrab this car as a project. It looks legit and interior correct and paint etc, but is there a way to tell form these tags if its a real S pack? 6cyl auto FYI.









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Old 05-11-2017, 07:27 AM   #2
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Default Re: XE S Pack VIN tags...how to check?

Not without checking the SIDO with a dealer. The S-Pack used the same 18233 model code as the GL sedan although the trim code (C2) does help as it is the Chamois Striped Wool that I don't think was fitted to GL models.

Engine W is the 4.1 ALLOY HEAD HC (except NSW); paint code 7 is Sovereign Metallic; Trans code B is the 3 speed auto with floor shift.

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Old 05-11-2017, 07:30 AM   #3
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Default Re: XE S Pack VIN tags...how to check?

From my limited knowledge on Falcons
S2 trim represents some sort of S pack interior option ,
W engine code is 4.1 alloy crossflow (outside NSW)
B trans is 3 speed auto (on the floor)
R trans is 3 on the tree.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

Hope this helps until someone more in the know answers.

Sorry mod answered at the same time.
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Old 05-11-2017, 07:31 AM   #4
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Default Re: XE S Pack VIN tags...how to check?

Definitely correct 6cyl auto.
Paint sovereign mettalic.
Chamois interior.

All looks good to me.
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Old 05-11-2017, 07:00 PM   #5
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Default Re: XE S Pack VIN tags...how to check?

thanks, it has the stripes etc but paint is all stuffed up on it. owner said its a real s pack. Interior looks right etc. Will see how I go.
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My book says paint code 7 as being Russet?
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Old 05-11-2017, 10:00 PM   #7
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thanks, it has the stripes etc but paint is all stuffed up on it. owner said its a real s pack. Interior looks right etc. Will see how I go.
Does it still have the front bar lip and driving lights.

I still miss mine, they were a great car the XE S pack.
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Old 06-11-2017, 08:00 AM   #8
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Default Re: XE S Pack VIN tags...how to check?

Grab it mate, my XE S-Pack will always be my favourite car, Sno White, 4 speed... sold it to my mate for $300 to rust away in his paddock
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Old 06-11-2017, 10:27 AM   #9
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Default Re: XE S Pack VIN tags...how to check?

I've had 5 in total, 2 in White, 1 in Blue and 2 in Bahama beige.

My last one was the best, 1 owner, Bahama Beige, Auto, Efi, option wheels.
Bought it in 07 with 214k's on it.
Converted it to straight gas removing the whole EFi setup and ran the gas through an Impco mixer, rebuilt the top end to suit, polished the rocker cover, plenum and intake runners, converted to single rail 4 sp, rebuilt the whole front end, sports system and then sold it..
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Old 09-11-2017, 03:51 PM   #10
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Does it still have the front bar lip and driving lights.

I still miss mine, they were a great car the XE S pack.
yes and yes
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