Numbers Game

flappist · 19-03-2010, 06:53 PM

Speaking with a friend today who owns an early VE GTS about the car and he stated he was a bit annoyed that it has a big 307 on it which in his words "diminishes" the car as only a few months after he bought this "top of the line" model it appears lesser as there was a 317.

I made the comment that none of my FPVs (BA GTP, 2xBA2 F6) had external engine power badges but then realized that many of then do now.

Initially it was optional in the bonnet decal but now in many models it is part of the badging.

This has been standard on HSVs for years and I have often looked at one and worked out what it was and how old or slow by the power badge.

So, BOSS 290 owners, how did you feel when the 302 came out a week later?

FG owners, have you any views on the fact that an almost identical car to yours will be here in a few weeks with 330 where your 315 is?

Historically Ford/FTE/FPV did not do this and if you bought a 200kw XR8 it looked the same to most as the 220 etc.

So, should the engine power be private knowledge only shared by enthusiasts or should the world know that your BF2 GT 290kw is nowhere near as "wonderful" as the BF2 GT bought a month later regardless of what options or mods you have fitted.

View Poll Results: Do you thing "power" badges are a good idea?
Yes, mandatory. I want passers by to know exactly what I am driving	2	3.08%
Yes, optional. Some like some don't, it is personal choice	36	55.38%
No. It detracts from the "class" of the marque, AMG, M etc don't do it.	25	38.46%
Meh, who cares I will put a real badge on showing the power of my heavily modded street weapon	2	3.08%
Voters: 65. You may not vote on this poll