My Old Fairmont Ghia Is Back* Now With A BIG TURBO!
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Welcome to another Episode of Ross Reviews AU on this weeks Video we check out my old ford fairmont Ghia! my very one... but with a twist, the new owner has since turboed it and man this car moves now.. beautiful street car... gotta love a nice ghia.
My Old Fairmont Ghia Is Back* Now With A BIG TURBO!
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Love me a Fairmont Ghia. I'm going to have to binge watch your last few vids Ross. You're a bloody prolific content creating machine!
I'm glad to see she's gone to a good home being loved & looked after instead of flogged & left at the wreckers man.
That needs the 19" FG G6 wheels💪 the Ghia is to classy for rota copies
definitely
*Wheels don't suit a Fairmont Ghia.💯% They are too Jap style for a Falcon. Needs some wheels off a BF or FG. They don't match the style of the car at all.*
There was quite a rare factory luxury turbo model in the bf it was the fpv force 6
Almost never see them on the road, same as the force 8’s… stunning cars though.
I swear, you have the exact same taste in cars that I do... only difference being you aren't a broke af bogan so you actually own the cars I dream about lmfao.
The Aussie car scene would be a lot less awesome without you Ross. Thanks for that, no joke.
Well said, unfortunately same for me 😂
*His name is 'Johnny' Jonathan Ross. That's how you get 'Ross Reviews'*
Appreciate you brother but I am actually a broke bogan at heart 🤣
@@victorpeirce4753 thank you for informing me of that. I had no idea.
@@RossReviewsau you belong here in australia, thats for damn sure.
I miss my from new 2002 BA MK 1 Fairmont Ghia V8, in Pearlescent Blue with Grey leather. Had the Herrods stainless steel exhaust, sold in 2005 unfortunately with 25,000 k’s on it. Was a good daily.
Now, got a 2008 FG G6E NA since new with 101,000 k’s in Kashmir. Would consider a Na+T conversion when finances allow. Also a decent daily for what it is.
This BF MK2 is sick! 👍
Air filter has left the chat 😂
I have a silver Bf 2 ghia turbo i did about 2 years ago. Looks like a stock turbo under the bonnet though and is on dark argents.
That would have looked clean wh
I love my BF2 ,Fairmont Ghia seduce colour. Std 6cyl. Black interior an done 260,000km since 2007.
Wouldn't have it any other way😁
I was super happy when u bought the white BF2 Fairmont Ghia
She’s just broken in mate
I definitely prefer the stock look on these things. The stock wheels and front end is just perfect. Each to their own tho. I’m a commodore guy but these things look beautiful stock 👌
i would say some lux packs, or silver argents would look good
I also prefer stock looks but like the turbo upgrade
That’s awesome, a car you sold a while back then now seeing it upgraded and better then ever! With a big sututtutututu
in 33 yrs of buying and selling many cars i've only ever seen 2 of mineagain after i sold them
would be good to know where they all ended up
It’s a special thing to see your old car again 😅🥹
@@RossReviewsau right after i watched your video i came across that same car on marketplace looking to change the rims
very strange coincidence
like when i bought a zb fairlane the week after i watched your zb fairlane video
It's close to a sleeper. The only giveaway is the wheels. Still a sweet ride! 👍
I seen a v8 one of these today bf ghia v8 it sounded off it’s head too! Very rare the v8s
Full of dramas to
@@nickwilliams-li6wr Yeah I will take the 'Barra Turbo' over any V8 Falcon garbage. Iykyk.💯%
@@victorpeirce4753Barra v8 dramas , please exclude the old Windsor & even older Cleveland engines , no dramas there.
Not bad bro once again old school u look after them thay look after you keep the good ones on the road cheers Vz Glenn 🏎
Always
I preferred the stock look but the turbo upgrade is awesome!
Same here tbh. Now it just looks like another Falcon.
Yeah wheels not my style for a luxpack
@@bksniperguy That's why we have Ears, because as soon as you hear it, you know it's nothing like any 'normal Falcon'
Johnny is right. They should have made a BF Fairmont Ghia with the option of getting a 'Turbo Barra' and ZF 6 speed Auto Trans from Factory. Would have made a great cruiser,but has the power and torque on tap, when you need it.💯%
love how these cars look with mild mods. and how much more fun they become with a turbo haha and they dont even have to make a crazy 20+ psi to be fun. 5-10psi is so much fun in these
They are good looking machines
I own a v8 5.4L ghia surprisingly has more torque than a boss (500 to 620) im glad ive gotten myself onto ghias, despite the fact they have open diffs, kids dont realize you put 3 hrs in for a lsd swap and you have a rolls royce falcon lol 😉 mines sounds hectic too, xforce catback with no cats, pops n bangs without a tune, mean rumble etc
Good stuff mate
i love the attitude its got now its so sick!
White coil cover would really complement the gold in the engine bay.
🤢🤮🤮
Thank you for sharing this car. You clearly like this car. You had a grand time spending time with the car again.
Appreciate you mate! Always good to see you here
@@RossReviewsau I appreciate the videos as I watch and learn about the Australian motor car industry. I enjoy seeing The Holdens and Ford Fairlanes/LTD and Fairmonts.
👌Engine bay looks great
Turbo helps eh
Ford need to bring back the falcon. Make them in the US for all I care, there is no better car for oz roads and highways. There is some talk of a 4-door mustang in the US! just call it a falcon and ship it to us
Low sixes enough to loose your licence in that time is perth metro (60k zone above)
This road is 80km/hr zone.
Yes they do go for awhile if looked after. Cheers
I had a BA Fairmont (not a Ghia or Turbo) it was a beautiful car to drive, just so good I was impressed every time I drove it. The problem was it was designed in a hurry because of the unpopular AU. I think a lot of the design ideas were inspired by Audi. It looked like a larger version of the then A4. Even the side tail-light arrangement was exactly the same. The brake rotors tended to warp after a while and that caused steering wobble. My power steering pump also failed. I found the car tended to float along on curves a bit too much for my liking. After the transmission was serviced it later played up. It was the 4 speed unit. At that point I traded it in for a used G6E (ex-Avis car) which I still have and will keep. The handling is so much better (with a firmer ride) and it has the ZF 6 Speed, I will be leaving alone.
Mate, my fairmont has been the most loyal car I've ever owned. They are an awesome car - this one drives so smooth despite the hell I've given her.
@@JunkyardDogffa That's great, leave the transmission alone unless it plays up. I found the FG handled so much better (with a firmer ride) I was amazed. With the Fairmont I was very careful on windy roads. Ford achieved this by taking the front suspension of the Territory and putting it on the FG Falcon. It saved 30kG in weight. The ZF 6 speed is quite good (you can catch it out at times) and I get much better fuel economy. The BA was incredibly thirsty but rode like an expensive euro sedan.
@@arunta5 the fairmont handles well for a standard car. The fg suspension revision definitely improved overall handling, particularly on turn in. This isnt my first ba or falcon by a long way so believe me, I know them well.
@@arunta5 I don't think its incredibly thirsty necessarily. I get 13l/100km/h and have a very heavy right foot. My 93 sxr6 used to chew through way more fuel than that. The Barra is worth spending a few bucks more on fuel anyway
@@arunta5 ruclips.net/user/shortsgEHg08mg3PM?si=x1E6bKdqxWbgRCLf
Beautiful I love everything about it 😍
Very nice
Now that's cool👌👍
Should’ve gone with piano black Aeropro ICC. Otherwise absolutely mint!
I liked the stock head unite but no CarPlay 🥲
Ross must have been a good " Re-Union " with your old car that's now a Turbo Barra.
I must be too old because Japanese style wheels look wrong on a Falcon to me
*Nah. You're not wrong. They look like 💩.*
Depends I reckon
Looks a lot meaner
💯
Same with its top of the line model the Fairlane ghia and besides is this Fairmont Ghia a I6 or a V8?
Love me a fairmont but those wheels... shheeesh a Ghia should be sitting on some spoked cushy 18's or G6E 19's
I liked the stock wheels eh
Gotta love that tearbo! 😂
🤣🤣🤣
Silver around the icc 🤢 piano black was a must. Each to their own though
Def prefer the black
May i have the wheel specs please? I like that style very much
not sure on these exact specs but Ive got similar fitment with a square set of 18x9.5+22
They are Rota RT5-R - 18x10+15
*These wheels are 💩. I look at them and want to 🤢🤮🤮. The 'Jap' look doesn't suit a BF Fairmont Ghia at all. I'd rather the standard BF Mk11 Fairmont Ghia wheels every day of the year.💯%*
@FairGhia thanks heaps, are they still tucked under the ball joint at the front ?
_Ross, does it remind you of an Ex-girlfriend who’s now got set of bolts-on 😝_
how many times can you say turbo.........Hold my beer
Yes nice. Not a hot car but bro. Its good. An sorry ask for wagon. One day i will' do one
Hey John, as a long time subscriber and fan of your vids, I have to say, he's killed this car. Not focusing on the NA+T conversion, but the overall condition. I can remember the vids watching when you have purchased this car and highlights in this vid, it was immac; seats nice, steering wheel clean ..etc . Sorry mate. Just saying. Good luck to the new owner. No offense. Cheers
The Ghia is a daily with 250 thousand kms on it, it’s going to have wear and tear on the most used areas of the car
@FairGhia Sorry, i don't agree. I've seen cars with higher kms in better condition. Each to their own.
@@vincekara9446 The vehicle was bought in this condition and I’ve recently done the turbo conversion, it’s along way from done. The interior condition you see is from the owner after Ross, I hate seeing it in this condition so I do agree with you but as I said it’s a long way from being finished as the previous owner ruined the interior. It will be stripped and drivers seat restored along with anything else
I appreciate the feedback, I have only had the ghia around 5 months.
@FairGhia I understand. As an ex BF2 Ghia owner (got wiped off in April) i hope you restore her to her glory. They are a beautiful car and hopefully see it on this channel when you're finished. I just love the factory look, but that's just me. Good luck in your efforts. Cheers
@@vincekara9446 Thank you 🙂
ooph, has a bluetooth air filter it seems
*At **0:27**. That's a nice non existent clamp on the silicone joiner. This thing just doesn't sound right. Done on the cheap. Has the Exhaust Note of an NA Barra with a little flutter. No way that's making 3OOrwkw, it barely breaks traction in the wet. Rough as guts.💯%*
wow what a hater. It’s a na+t of course it’s going to sound like one. I’m pretty sure it’s also got an external wastegate. dont get why people hate so much on other peoples builds. Give them some good feedback on what to improve?? you don’t sound very fun to be around
@@JamesKar28 I'm far from a hater. I just can't handle when people don't do things correctly
Seems like it runs like shit must not be anything high boost or something Idk much about barras tho! Nice looking car but
Sounds shit
@@richarddimitrijevic5625it’s externally gated with a screamer pipe and only running 9psi 👍
@FairGhia .makes sense brother love it I think it looks tough bro
Not a fan of those stupid oversize wheels, look at me stickers on rear glass. Lack of attention to detail on that loose intake hose which has a pipe shoved in it, dirty leather…
100% owned by a flat cap vaper
Uncool. Keep it constructive, dude.
Yeah wow what a d1 hater
@@haydnpaull5447 He can't have an opinion ? I can't have an opinion? Hahahaha. It's the RUclips Comments section dude. You expect everyone to agree with each other and sing Kumbaya around the campfire? Wake up to yourself.💯%
@victorpeirce4753 putting words in my mouth, much? Constructing a sentence without coming across as a flog is just too difficult for some blokes. Excusing nastiness by saying "iTs YoUtUbE" doesn't change the fact someone's still nasty.
@@haydnpaull5447 Nasty ? When? You're soft as melted butter 🧈💯