FG X, The Last EVER Falcon - Picture & Discussion Thread - Page 160

au2000 · 29-06-2014, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Callum31

I was told alot of the earlier and still a few of the prototypes weren't going to use the new interior yet. As people could fairly easily see it. I tried looking for the message but someone messaged me saying a few days ago they saw the new Falcon testing and the interior was covered up. So maybe they're starting to use the official new interior on the prototypes now? Closer to launch?

New interior?????????
Don't u mean minor refreshed interior?

**GasoLane** · 29-06-2014, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

You really need to indicate that that was sarcasm, regarding some of the earlier posts from people claiming you work for Ford. Can you do me a favour and be clear in regards to that, the last thing I need is for your sarcastic posts to be misinterpreted, and then I get dragged through the coals. Cheers.

If anyone thought spyman was serious they really should be on the Commodore boards, cos they aren't bright enough to be here

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Originally Posted by ReVd_uP

Any car fitted with auto up windows needs to have a fail safe "anti-trap" feature to be legal I'm pretty sure

One would hope so, some of the Mothers I've seen leaving school areas need someone with them to think for them, while they drive.

joeyy17 · 29-06-2014, 08:23 PM

So the next falcon will not have an electronic hand brake? not to be a pain and compare it to the commodore but the VF sv6 has an electronic hand brake does it not?

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Originally Posted by Nikked

May as well do a rear end while im going :-) [/URL][/URL]

Your computer skills are amazing man, no offense at all but i hope the back looks a little different from that personally.

I see you edited the taillights making them straight at the base. If I'm not mistaken apparently the FG taillights are supposed to be designed to look like the Falcon bird's beak that's why it has such a unique shape, your editing skills look crazy nonetheless.

Nikked · 29-06-2014, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by au2000

New interior?????????
Don't u mean minor refreshed interior?

Like the one in post 4727?

Bonn · 29-06-2014, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by joeyy17

So the next falcon will not have an electronic hand brake? not to be a pain and compare it to the commodore but the VF sv6 has an electronic hand brake does it not?

Electronic handbrakes are for dead-set fairies

au2000 · 29-06-2014, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikked

Like the one in post 4727?

Yep, that's what I meant, a few minor tweaks but not a "new" interior

Nikked · 29-06-2014, 08:31 PM

Would the current falcon IRS cradle be able to utilise a electronic hand break set up?

Callum31 · 29-06-2014, 08:36 PM

It's updated, therefore it's new. Not 'all new' totally different things.

au2000 · 29-06-2014, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Callum31

It's updated, therefore it's new. Not 'all new' totally different things.

Yeah I'd have to disagree on that one, new is new , changing one or two things on an existing interior is not new, it's updated, and given that realistically all that's getting done is some new fabrics and a change to the shape of the dash spear I'd hardly calling that new. . . .
Having said that the FG interior is still a fantastic looking interior IMO

Callum31 · 29-06-2014, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by au2000

Yeah I'd have to disagree on that one, new is new , changing one or two things on an existing interior is not new, it's updated, and given that realistically all that's getting done is some new fabrics and a change to the shape of the dash spear I'd hardly calling that new. . . .
Having said that the FG interior is still a fantastic looking interior IMO

Well what would you call the 2014 Falcon's exterior then? New or updated? It's been changed but not fully? Some all it updated, some call it new. New mean's it's different, hasn't been used before. If it's been changed, whether it's minor or major it's new, it's still different.

**GasoLane** · 29-06-2014, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Callum31

Well what would you call the 2014 Falcon's exterior then? New or updated? It's been changed but not fully? Some all it updated, some call it new. New mean's it's different, hasn't been used before. If it's been changed, whether it's minor or major it's new, it's still different.

My head hurts now!

GTP534 · 29-06-2014, 09:09 PM

FG interior is a nice place to be. It's simple, well finished and squeak and rattle free. Looks a treat with the gloss black finish; I don't know how some people can say the gloss black looks cheap.

Nikked · 29-06-2014, 09:14 PM

Problem with "new" is, people assume that it means "all new" and expect to see wholesale changes over the out going model, example being the VF. When people here the falcon will get a "new" interior, that's the expectation.

Then people get let down when they see the "new" interior is a change in dash plastics and different stitching...

Nikked · 29-06-2014, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by GTP534

FG interior is a nice place to be. It's simple, well finished and squeak and rattle free. Looks a treat with the gloss black finish; I don't know how some people can say the gloss black looks cheap.

Gloss black is miles better then the faux alloy finish that some get...

Callum31 · 29-06-2014, 09:25 PM

I think some don't like the 'gloss black' because they think it smudges and scratches :/.

Ford already mentioned in the first teaser (October 2012) that it was "The next evolution of a true Australian icon". No changes to the design since then has changed only a few minor tweaks and improvements during 2013, sticking to the same budget announced back in February 2012.

FGX-351 · 29-06-2014, 09:41 PM

My money is on them surprising us with a G8E model alongside the G6ET.
Admittedly unlikely but I could see that being one of the more popular models.

XR Martin · 29-06-2014, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ReVd_uP

Any car fitted with auto up windows needs to have a fail safe "anti-trap" feature to be legal I'm pretty sure

They do, but it still takes alot of resistance before it stops.
I tried it once on my arm, and I reckon it would easily break small fingers.

Nikked · 29-06-2014, 09:48 PM

How cool was the AU falcon for interiors...the Fairlane storage pockets and the flip up arm rests, and this...

Bonn · 29-06-2014, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The-ShowStoPPa

My money is on them surprising us with a G8E model alongside the G6ET.
Admittedly unlikely but I could see that being one of the more popular models.

For sure, and it would be a GT-E in all but name/badging.
A sleeper like that would get a massive following.

madmelon · 29-06-2014, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

They do, but it still takes alot of resistance before it stops.
I tried it once on my arm, and I reckon it would easily break small fingers.

I've tried BMW auto up fail safe and was surprised how little effort was required to make it go down again...

AUS GRUNT · 29-06-2014, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by joeyy17

So the next falcon will not have an electronic hand brake? not to be a pain and compare it to the commodore but the VF sv6 has an electronic hand brake does it not?

I honestly don't really like the idea of an electronic handbrake, at least with the current mechanical handbrake setup ya can feel when it is on properly.

spyman03 · 29-06-2014, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

You really need to indicate that that was sarcasm, regarding some of the earlier posts from people claiming you work for Ford. Can you do me a favour and be clear in regards to that, the last thing I need is for your sarcastic posts to be misinterpreted, and then I get dragged through the coals. Cheers.

Hey,
Dear masters at ford I will not be getting in contact with this guy in anyway over the next 4 weeks to do anything bad with your prototypes

Those that know me here know I don't work at ford, but my mate does;-)

You couldn't get me anything more than I've already shown mate......

You need to chill or not give to much away yourself bloke.

thats not my doing,

By you saying you will be out and about in a "car" that needs "covering" if you had seen me,puts you in the frame for questioning by your boss

Not a bit of "sarcasm" by others/me

Spyman

**Elks** · 29-06-2014, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonn

For sure, and it would be a GT-E in all but name/badging.
A sleeper like that would get a massive following.

And it would sell like GTE and Force 8 and TS50 before it. Don't get me wrong, I love those cars. I own 2 out of 3 of them and I'd a have Force anytime, but they never sold well. FoA need to focus on volume to keep the doors open.

XR8putts · 29-06-2014, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GasOLane

Not in favour of the Auto up on all windows. Too much chance of little kids (or Dogs in some cases) getting a hand/paw caught

I can stop the auto-up windows in my 3-series with my pinky finger in the way as resistance. It baffles me that you can buy a car in 2014 without auto-up windows on all four doors. I reckon I use that feature twice a day in summer.

spyman03 · 29-06-2014, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by puts99

I can stop the auto-up windows in my 3-series with my pinky finger in the way as resistance.

Hey,

Didn't think grey inports from 1930's Germany had auto windows;-)

Sorry sarcasm.........lol

Spyman

Auslandau · 29-06-2014, 10:56 PM

I have used the auto up in a *cough* Camry and don't like it at all! trying to get the thing to stop with a gap at the top was frustrating to the max as that is how I like to drive. But then thats me and I get annoyed easily.

malazn mafia · 29-06-2014, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by AUS GRUNT

I honestly don't really like the idea of an electronic handbrake, at least with the current mechanical handbrake setup ya can feel when it is on properly.

How would an electrical handbrake setup work in a scenario where you are going up or down a very steep ramp and need to have handbrake half on or half off to prevent rolling?

NX74205 · 29-06-2014, 11:10 PM

On the other hand, auto-up is great for people like me who always drive with the a/c on and windows wound up. For me, when getting in and out of the car park, having auto-up windows means that once I've wound down the window to get the ticket, I only need one press of a button to wind up the window again as I drive off, rather than having to hold it down for 5 seconds and having to try to turn the steering wheel with one hand.

XR8putts · 29-06-2014, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by spyman03

Hey,

Didn't think grey inports from 1930's Germany had auto windows;-)

Sorry sarcasm.........lol

Spyman

Maybe I was talking about my Mazda!

mif73 · 29-06-2014, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Auslandau

I have used the auto up in a *cough* Camry and don't like it at all! trying to get the thing to stop with a gap at the top was frustrating to the max as that is how I like to drive. But then thats me and I get annoyed easily.

Yep.
Same with the corolla with auto up and auto down on the driver's window.
It's very difficult to get it to the "vent" position, trying to get the window to open just a few cm can take a few goes and a bit of cursing.