Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated.

Go Back   Australian Ford Forums > General Topics > Non Ford Related Community Forums > The Bar

The Bar For non Automotive Related Chat

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-03-2013, 09:43 PM   #1
FalconXR6
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
FalconXR6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,028
Default What would a brand new EB GLi drive like ?

Here's one way to answer that question;

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/hobar...an/1014942253#

Anyone with a love affair for the EB would have to take a squiz at this prime example !

__________________
Looking at cleavage is like looking at the sun.
You don't stare at it, it's too risky.
You get a glimpse of it then you look away.
FalconXR6 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 05-03-2013, 09:45 PM   #2
TheInterceptor
Cruising...
 
TheInterceptor's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Perth
Posts: 3,819
Default Re: What would a brand new EB GLi drive like ?

Holy smokes!! I want it and im not an EB diehard!
__________________
FBT '98
BA XT '04
F100 4x4 '82

Subaru Outback '02
TheInterceptor is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 05-03-2013, 10:00 PM   #3
40RDT
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
40RDT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: QLD
Posts: 1,515
Default Re: What would a brand new EB GLi drive like ?

Thats pretty cool
__________________
FG XR6T Ute
300rwkw
40RDT is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 05-03-2013, 10:02 PM   #4
Ford_The_Win
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,730
Default Re: What would a brand new EB GLi drive like ?

What a shame it never saw any useful life and probably never will, now it's just old and the cooling, fuel and brake systems will be buggered from no use.
__________________
2011 FG XR6 Sedan
Ford_The_Win is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 05-03-2013, 10:05 PM   #5
Peuty
Afterburner + skids =
Donating Member1
 
Peuty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Skidsville
Posts: 12,151
Default Re: What would a brand new EB GLi drive like ?

Heh, that's pretty cool.

Ford_The_Win, it's safe to say that the squillion other EB's out there have done enough work for this one to sit back and put it's feet up.
__________________
Speed Kills. So buy an AU XR8 and live forever.

Oo\===/oO
Peuty is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
4 users like this post:
Old 05-03-2013, 10:39 PM   #6
ebxr8240
Performance moderator
 
ebxr8240's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: St Clair..N.S.W
Posts: 14,875
Technical Contributor: For members who share their technical expertise. - Issue reason: Always willing to help out with technical advice. 
Default Re: What would a brand new EB GLi drive like ?

Comparing my EB with new GT ?? Although the EBXR8 has [600Lb] coil overs in the front and Bilsteins all around,Adjustable rear sway bar, 350 A.P front brakes.. It stands up well with new car over 20 newer..
The EB is faster but NOT as fuel efficient !!
__________________
Real cars are not driven by front wheels,real cars lift them!!...
BABYS ARE BOTTLE FED, REAL MEN GET BLOWN.
Don't be afraid to try something new. Remember, amateurs built the Ark...Professionals built the Titanic!
Dart 330ci block turbo black pearl EBXR8 482 rwkw..
Daily driver GTE FG..
Projects http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=107711
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...8+turbo&page=4
ebxr8240 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 05-03-2013, 10:46 PM   #7
mik
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
mik's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Melb north
Posts: 12,025
Default Re: What would a brand new EB GLi drive like ?

looks like it just rolled off the line, i drove a friends of the family`s ea series a few years ago, and after listening to bucketing some people give the e series, i was shocked , it drove dam good, had a better steering lock than my au, had excellent visibility all around better than any modern car i can think of and it was very smooth, it was a good car!
even if this car needed a head gasget and cooling system /brakes works, you could knock that over in a weekend and have a top car.
mik is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Old 05-03-2013, 10:54 PM   #8
SSD-85
Donating Member
Donating Member1
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 5,142
Default Re: What would a brand new EB GLi drive like ?

So that is what an EB looks like in good condition.

Dont see anyone paying 10k for it though.....
SSD-85 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 05-03-2013, 11:08 PM   #9
STINKY NINJA
Banned
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PERTH. WA
Posts: 4,697
Default Re: What would a brand new EB GLi drive like ?

Awesome eb,wish mine was that nice.
I also think 10g is a bit harsh,its awesome but not that awesome
STINKY NINJA is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 06-03-2013, 11:30 AM   #10
BENT_8
BLUE OVAL INC.
 
BENT_8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 8,768
Default Re: What would a brand new EB GLi drive like ?

Wow, what a time capsule, shame about the colour, would have been real nice in red.

FWIW, Dick Johnson was asked at the last Adelaide GP, which Falcon would he chose if he had to drive back to QLD, he said the EB as it was the best 'drivers' car Ford had built.
BENT_8 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 06-03-2013, 12:21 PM   #11
LTDHO
The one and only
 
LTDHO's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Carrum Downs, Victoria
Posts: 9,053
Default Re: What would a brand new EB GLi drive like ?

It won't sell, no one will pay $10k for an EB GLi.
I don't even think anyone would to put it in a museum.
__________________
1992 DC LTDHO 360rwkw built by me
Tuned by CVE Performance
Going of the rails on a crazy train
Other cars include Dynamic ED Sprint, Dynamic DL LTD, Sparkling Burgundy DL LTD, Yellow, Red & Blue XB sedan & Black XB Coupe
LTDHO is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Old 06-03-2013, 01:01 PM   #12
Magna
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Magna's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,013
Default Re: What would a brand new EB GLi drive like ?

what a shame they didn't get a EB GT!
Magna is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
2 users like this post:
Old 06-03-2013, 02:44 PM   #13
Powdered Toast Man
Professional Mouse Jockey
 
Powdered Toast Man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SE Vic
Posts: 3,185
Default Re: What would a brand new EB GLi drive like ?

Quote:
Originally Posted by mik View Post
looks like it just rolled off the line, i drove a friends of the family`s ea series a few years ago, and after listening to bucketing some people give the e series, i was shocked , it drove dam good, had a better steering lock than my au, had excellent visibility all around better than any modern car i can think of and it was very smooth, it was a good car!
even if this car needed a head gasget and cooling system /brakes works, you could knock that over in a weekend and have a top car.
Yep, had an EAII myself and even to this day I consider it the easiest, most comfortable car to drive. Although I'm now very comfortable in my BA after 6.5 years so it will probably surpass my EA on my personal comfort scale.
__________________
Isuzu MUX for towing horses - currently no Fords in the stable

Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana. Groucho Marx
Powdered Toast Man is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 06-03-2013, 04:58 PM   #14
ford71V8
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
ford71V8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 5,159
Default Re: What would a brand new EB GLi drive like ?

I miss my EB Fairmont
ford71V8 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 07-03-2013, 12:39 AM   #15
xr gr8
Winter White Weapon
 
xr gr8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Perth
Posts: 747
Default Re: What would a brand new EB GLi drive like ?

Ahh the memories!

What a fantastic find, sheepies on the front too

We had a EBII S for nine years. Reliable as!

And like a lot of modern day falcons...massively underrated!!!
__________________
FG FVI
XFT Enhanced
360rwk/806nm
xr gr8 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
This user likes this post:
Reply


Forum Jump


All times are GMT +11. The time now is 07:51 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Other than what is legally copyrighted by the respective owners, this site is copyright www.fordforums.com.au
Positive SSL