changing front ends

robbos · 12-10-2005, 02:42 PM

will an AU series 1 xr6 front bar fit on a standard series 1 AU forte if i replace the headlights

thanks robbos

Casper · 12-10-2005, 02:59 PM

yep, straight swap (with the headlights of course)

GlennBA · 12-10-2005, 03:16 PM

au 2/3 XR front will also fit au1 forte as well if i recall correctly.

JC · 12-10-2005, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbos

will an AU series 1 xr6 front bar fit on a standard series 1 AU forte if i replace the headlights

thanks robbos

Define "fit". Now why would you want to do this? Talk about rice! ROFL! I have just done this to my forte wagon.

Refer to the attached thread for all the info you need. http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=22450

**FTE217** · 12-10-2005, 04:05 PM

looks great JCRicer...

xr8ute · 12-10-2005, 05:35 PM

thats nice rice

JC · 12-10-2005, 05:52 PM

Thanks Blue Ricer!

sfr rob · 12-10-2005, 07:41 PM

i have done it to

you just need the indicator lenses. the brackets on either front guard to attach to the front bar, and the bolts.

and the headlights.

JC has just written the bible on how to be a ricer with an AU, its a good tutorial.

cheers,
and GOOD LUCK!

Rob

JADED6 · 13-10-2005, 04:05 AM

That looks awesome sfr rob.

JC, love the progress on the wagon.

MAFIA · 13-10-2005, 05:18 AM

JC XRwgn and sfr rob that fully sic man!!!

GTHOXR8 · 13-10-2005, 08:05 AM

Sorry for being naive, it's probably my age, but what does RICE or RICER mean?

Casper · 13-10-2005, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by GTHOXR8

Sorry for being naive, it's probably my age, but what does RICE or RICER mean?

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Ricer

(Ricer: from the latin word Ricarius meaning to suck at everything you attempt)

A person who makes unecessary modifications to their most often import car (hence the term "rice") to make it (mostly make it look) faster. The most common modifications are (but not limited to):

- Huge exhaust that serves no purpose but to make the car louder
- Large spoiler on the back that looks like something Boeing made for the 747
- Lots of after-market company stickers they don't have parts from, but must be cool
- Expensive rims that usually cost more than the car itself
- Bodykit to make the car appear lower, usually accented with chicken wire
- Clear tail lights and corner signals
- A "performace intake"- a tube that feeds cold air to their engine usually located in areas of excessive heat (behind or on top of the engine)
- Most of these riced cars (a.k.a. rice rockets or rice burners) are imports; Honda Civics, Accords, Integras, CRXs, RSXs, Del Sols Mitsubishi Eclipses, Lancers, Subaru Imprezas, however there are some domestics such as Chevrolet Caviliers, Dodge Neons, Ford Focus; small, slow, economy cars designed specifically to go slow. Please note that some Supras, Skylines, WRX's and other higher performance imports are designed to go fast, and are therfore not always considered rice. It really depends on the severity of the case.

The "ricer" attempts to make their car "performance" by adding the modifications listed above. These ricers are not confined to any one ethnic group or color, however different ethnic groups are known for certain styles.
Honda Civics with big spoilers and 4" exhaust tips are considered to be ricers.

AU:PROJECT:UTE · 13-10-2005, 11:39 AM

Funnily enough in the town where I live there is only one Honda CRX, and it got flogged by a stock Focus. Thankyou Casper for that link hours of laugh s for me today

micksta · 13-10-2005, 05:56 PM

hahahahaha. you know .. sometimes i enjoy having the net at work and reading funny stuff like this.

good read.

GTHOXR8 · 14-10-2005, 08:05 AM

Thanks Casper
Much appreciated. You learn something new everyday.
By the way, I am also about to start a front end swap. XR bar onto my forte. Just have to wait for the parts to arrive. Got the lights from the Headlight Hospital as you mentioned. Great guy to do business with. The XR front is in Melbourne and I need to move it up to Sydney which I am arranging now. Anyone know of any good freight firms?