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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2009 11:51 pm 
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haha yeah lots of smoke. and from a single spinner.... but spins both well haha

 

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 3:09 pm 
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BA Headlight Mod.I installed the correct H7 High Beam Globes in to the BA Reflector and the light emitted is now much better. Driving at night out on the open road is much easier when you can see what is up ahead
Makes it easier when you're already running H4's in the low beam - how did you fit the original H3's to the high beam ??
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I thought the EL headlights where the same as the EF except for the radius on the inside corner, someone correct me if I am wrong.
The casings are the same - the front polcarb lenses are shaped differently.

 

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 7:11 pm 
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Makes it easier when you're already running H4's in the low beam - how did you fit the original H3's to the high beam ??


If you recall, dear Snap, you and I spent a lazy couple of hours working out how to use the EB High Beam globe basket, and modded the BA spring clip to hold the globe in place.

I duplicated that extensive research on the right hand light. But have now undone it as the H7s are now in their correct place.

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 9:01 pm 
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Yep, now it's all coming back to me - extensive research is correct.
Think I'll use the H4/H7 combo.

 

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 10:49 pm 
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haha yeah lots of smoke. and from a single spinner.... but spins both well haha


LOL, is that your padock basher mate.

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2009 11:00 pm 
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yeah.. its not too healthy now lol. ok back on topic now.


ben, need any wagon parts? im going to strip out my wagon. once i take the bushes out i need ill sell it for 250 bucks or something

 

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:25 pm 
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OK.

Have been doing a couple of odds and ends over the last couple of weeks.

You may recall that I am now using a Silver and Black Steering wheel.

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I found a centre ring the other day, and it tidies up the look of the wheel nicely.

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I will be removing the previous Cruise Switch Bracket soon, and have another idea on how to implement the Cruise. More on that in the future.

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I finally got around to hooking up the EL Cruise Control. I had installed the module and run my custom looms when the dash went in, but I had not spliced it into the Steering Column loom. This is now done, and the Cruise is now WORKING. About time too. I believe I previously mentioned that I had hooked up the cable extension from the EL cable to the Log Manifold Throttle Body.

I have not connected the clutch switch cancel yet, and will have another look at that soon.

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When I installed the driving lights, I hooked them up to come on with High Beam. Due to the mounting position, in NSW, the lights are deemed to be 'Fog Lights' and therefore must be able to be switched off.

Soooo, I finally got around to wiring in a switch. YAY!!

I have wired the lights up so that they can be off completely, can be triggered by the Park Lights, or can be triggered by the High Beam.

I wanted the switch to be within arms reach, but out of sight, so I mounted it beside my Thermo Fan Override Switch.

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Now with Driving Light Switch

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Can't be seen from the drivers seat.

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Still easy to reach.

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I also picked up these.

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The Tailgate is off Racedirectors EB Wagon, and the doors are off his EL Donor Wagon. I will be prepping and painting these over the next few months in Black Pearl, to be installed on my Wagon. I also have some ideas revolving around the door handles. I will advise as things happen.

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I will be heading down to the ACT on Saturday morning to pick up an EF Factory Electric Sunroof. I will attempt to install this in the Wagon, so expect more updates as that mod progresses.

Tomorrow I hope to be picking up a 'Performance Enhancement Device'. More news on that tomorrow.

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:23 am 
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looking good ben. loving the progress. cant wait to see the sunroof installed

 

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 2:49 pm 
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Wel, the 'Performance Enhancement Device' is a bust. The cam I was looking at purchasing second hand suffered from a lot of pitting on the bearing and lobe surfaces. I elected not to proceed with the purchase.

Will consider other options now.

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 2:53 pm 
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Hey Ben

I had a thought... if you want to practice cutting a hole in the roof for your sunroof, my EL will be here for another week or so. You are welcome to attack it if you want to :)

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 2:57 pm 
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Nice couple of updates there Ben. Will be good to see her painted, will you be doing just the doors at this stage?

 

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:14 pm 
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Hey Ben

I had a thought... if you want to practice cutting a hole in the roof for your sunroof, my EL will be here for another week or so. You are welcome to attack it if you want to :)

Cheers
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Hmmm, now there is a thought. Will get back to you on that.

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Nice couple of updates there Ben. Will be good to see her painted, will you be doing just the doors at this stage?


Well, the long term plan is to paint most of it. Short term, the bonnet will probably be the first thing I have a go at prepping and painting. It is at Dr SWCs and has undergone some minor reconstructive surgery, but is in the recovery room and the prognosis is all good.

The area that NEED paint is, well, most of it. From a distance it looks ok, but up close there is a myriad of marks and scratches. The rear quarters will probably be next as I can't leave the primer on there forever.

The paint will take a while to do. I will prep and prime all the doors and the tailgate as time permits. Will be the first time I have attempted this, so will be interesting. I won't be looking for a 'show' finish, but just want it to look presentable.

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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 5:34 pm 
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""I have not connected the clutch switch cancel yet, and will have another look at that soon.""

Oh yeah? I've found my thingy to work okay. Try it rigging your clutch up to push the DECEL or SET - button............!


You can actually change gears with cruise turned on without doing anything...... It just sounds like a double clutch -- -And you have to change gear reasonably quickly before the engine revs its head off!
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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 7:51 pm 
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{USERNAME} wrote:
Hey Ben

I had a thought... if you want to practice cutting a hole in the roof for your sunroof, my EL will be here for another week or so. You are welcome to attack it if you want to :)

Cheers
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Hmmm, now there is a thought. Will get back to you on that.

{USERNAME} wrote:
Nice couple of updates there Ben. Will be good to see her painted, will you be doing just the doors at this stage?


Well, the long term plan is to paint most of it. Short term, the bonnet will probably be the first thing I have a go at prepping and painting. It is at Dr SWCs and has undergone some minor reconstructive surgery, but is in the recovery room and the prognosis is all good.

The area that NEED paint is, well, most of it. From a distance it looks ok, but up close there is a myriad of marks and scratches. The rear quarters will probably be next as I can't leave the primer on there forever.

The paint will take a while to do. I will prep and prime all the doors and the tailgate as time permits. Will be the first time I have attempted this, so will be interesting. I won't be looking for a 'show' finish, but just want it to look presentable.

Cheers
BenJ


Bonnet is in Primer Surfacer and is awaiting Spray Putty but this bloody weather is not helping. Hope to get it down tomorrow but not looking good at this stage.
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 Post subject: Re: BenJ's EB T5 Ghia Wagon
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 8:25 pm 
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shame about the cam benj.. im sure another one will pop up

 

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