FG X, The Last EVER Falcon - Picture & Discussion Thread

[SlowF6]

Think I'm really going to like the last Aussie Falcon

[Bobman]

I don't mind the antenna.

Look at how many other cars (European) have it and the BA/BF Fairlane had one as well.

[LooLoo18]

Anyone have any ideas on if there will be new color's if so what are they?

[scotty_dee]

Will any XR variants come with a lip spoiler?

[sxckevo]

Callum31's posts make be dislike this thread, nothing but his own assumptions.

[Callum31]

Originally Posted by scotty_dee

Will any XR variants come with a lip spoiler?

I don't think so, most likely the G6E Turbo like the current model. I think the lip spoiler idea on the S series VF Commodore was a love/hate thing. So I think Ford will stick with the regular large spoiler for all XR models. Which will share around the same kit.

[Blem]

Car in post #3833 looks to have the F6 rear spoiler.
XR has only 2 supports where as the F6 has 3. An extra support in the middle.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by Callum31

I don't think so, most likely the G6E Turbo like the current model. I think the lip spoiler idea on the S series VF Commodore was a love/hate thing. So I think Ford will stick with the regular large spoiler for all XR models. Which will share around the same kit.

Do you actually know anything that you post, or is it all based on assumption?

[XR Martin]

Lip spoiler on the VF was for fuel economy.
The wing on VEs contributed something like .2L/100km on the highway cycle or something.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by Callum31

The new Falcon will feature an entire new front and rear, that means front quarter panels, front bumper, grille, bonnet, rear bootlid and bumper. As well as new taillights and headlamps It'll look alot different! When compared to the current FG MKII Falcon

Front quarters are the same with flutes cute out in them for inserts the same as the SZ Territory, otherwise they are identical.

[Focused]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

Do you actually know anything that you post, or is it all based on assumption?

I've been asking this question for weeks and suggesting he state in his posts whether he knows something or is speculating... alas he's ignored everything I've said...

I'm now ignoring everything he says. I appreciating the images he's posted but otherwise his credibility has been blown...

[joeyy17]

Originally Posted by Silver Ghia

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Just looking at this photo, wonder if Ford has finally straightened the exhaust tip that has been crooked since 2008?

Just wondering if that antenna on the back of the roof is temporary or?

[Professor Farnsworth]

i don't think so.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Temporary? No.

The new system requires it.

FGII's built from this month come with it too...

[naddis01]

What have they changed on the FGII to require the antenna change?

[Professor Farnsworth]

isn't it for Microsoft Sync?

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by naddis01

What have they changed on the FGII to require the antenna change?

The turret.

Why how Im not sure. Id say they had to do something with the turret stamping machine and have moved to the new turret that comes stamped with a hole in it for the antenna.

GTF 351 gets the new antenna too.

[LoudPipes]

Originally Posted by scotty_dee

Will any XR variants come with a lip spoiler?

Originally Posted by Callum31

I don't think so, most likely the G6E Turbo like the current model. I think the lip spoiler idea on the S series VF Commodore was a love/hate thing. So I think Ford will stick with the regular large spoiler for all XR models. Which will share around the same kit.

The option would be nice.
I like the clean look of lip spoilers, to my mind they’re a little bit more up market.
The bigger wings would be the go if I was doing 300kph on the Autobahn.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

isn't it for Microsoft Sync?

FG2's wont get that though (apparently).

I thought the GT-F may have, if any of them do it will, but the rest wont.

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by naddis01

What have they changed on the FGII to require the antenna change?

Interesting question. I know why it is there, but I don't know why they have appeared on the FGII all of a sudden??

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

Front quarters are the same with flutes cute out in them for inserts the same as the SZ Territory, otherwise they are identical.

This, going of thd photos we have, the only new sheet metal will be the bonnet and boot. Rear quaters seem to be the same with the lights maintaining the FG cut out in the panel. Same with the front, I'd say the FH gaurd will bolt directly to a FG without changing the bar or lights...

[Thunder]

Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

Interesting question. I know why it is there, but I don't know why they have appeared on the FGII all of a sudden??

And is that an opening for us to plead with you to reveal why???????

LOL

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

Interesting question. I know why it is there, but I don't know why they have appeared on the FGII all of a sudden??

Reception issues? Change of supplier?

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

Do you actually know anything that you post, or is it all based on assumption?

He doesn't, half of what he "knows" is recycled from this thread (including half of the images on his page), but claims to have seen the thing in flesh...

[Professor Farnsworth]

i don't want to sound cynical, but from what i've experienced over the years, it's most likely down to money.

or maybe just a hint at the next model which they also did many times over the years

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by Thunder

And is that an opening for us to plead with you to reveal why???????

LOL

LOL no I don't know, it is an FH/FX thing and we know the reason the FH car has the antenna, but I don't know why it has now appeared on the FGII??

Why put an antenna on a car that is not connected to anything??

[Wretched]

Really? This much discussion over the inclusion of an antenna?
Who really cares?
If it improves the reception that the earlier window integrated antenna had then why not?
Cost saving, well being the last model it doesn't matter.
There are far more pressing items that require attention than an antenna.

[Bucket]

Tail light from the Escort Concept.. Making more and more sense now (Australian Designed too).. I'd foresee a bigger version (obviously) with a longer. flatter tail given it's got a bigger boot. That headlight cluster is looking like a dead give away actually..




I'll chuck a vid in too.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MENOFhELWF8

[FalconXV]

I hope the tail light fascia part that's on the boot works too, and isn't just ornamental...

[Smoke Pursuit]

It does work. Theres a pic somewhere of it working.