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

[Cashie]

Originally Posted by Polyal

New Commy is kinda relevant though. Until more pics or something is found what exactly do you expect people to talk about? Some new sticker pack on another GT?

I thought the VF was totally relevant, an Australian large car update that could have many similarities (effort and factory input, not the actual changes) to the Falcon update.

[galaxy xr8]

Originally Posted by Cashie

Why? Just don't open the thread if you dislike the content.

I'm appreciating the updates, members views of the new Falcons and the general conversation.These threads are what FF is all about.

Bit hard to not open it when your intentions are to come to a thread that is supposed to be about the new Falc and all you read is dribble.

What are people supposed to do then if by your meaning they shouldn’t open a thread about the new Falcon when that is what they want to read/hear ?.

[Cashie]

Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

Bit hard to not open it when your intentions are to come to a thread that is supposed to be about the new Falc and all you read is dribble.

What are people supposed to do then if by your meaning they shouldn’t open a thread about the new Falcon when that is what they want to read/hear ?.

The thread is about the new Falcon.
I think the mods have done a good job keeping this on track. As already mentioned, conversion about the Falcon and around the Falcon are all relevant.
If you want to read just about actual official confirmed updates on the new Falcon maybe ford.com.au is appropriate?
This thread IMO has closely followed all previous pre-release threads on FF, lots of speculation, lots of comparisons, lots of crap spoken, all part of the FF experience I thought.

[EgoFG]

Is Metadiscussion OT ?

IMHO aiming for a VF front end is aiming backwards.

[Dauphin]

Originally Posted by The-ShowStoPPa

Here you go.

... EA mag scans...

That's amazing, they were shown in the 1985 mag for a 1988 release!

[Callum31]

Originally Posted by Dauphin

That's amazing, they were shown in the 1985 mag for a 1988 release!

I honestly thought they would have gotten into big trouble for that, seeings it (like you said) was 3 years away and could of impacted on XF sales and ruined the launch plans for Ford.

Risky move I reckon, especially how still today Ford are protective about leaked images of the 2014 Falcon.

[MAGPIE]

Originally Posted by Cashie

Why? Just don't open the thread if you dislike the content.

I'm appreciating the updates, members views of the new Falcons and the general conversation.These threads are what FF is all about.

We all wan't to see and absorb info on the new Falcon that's why we view the thread, but then we are visually assaulted by pictures of Holdens and Jags (Jags I can stomach, Holdens not so much).

Is it impossible to have a Falcon thread without a Holden making an appearance ?

[Alan D Segal]

See I don't have a problem with the Holdens, but it is the Jags that make me vote for thread closure

[jimt3te50]

Originally Posted by Polyal

New Commy is kinda relevant though. Until more pics or something is found what exactly do you expect people to talk about? Some new sticker pack on another GT?

Some new sticker pack on another GT?

Are you serious? Read that back to yourself mate.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by jimt3te50

Some new sticker pack on another GT?

Are you serious? Read that back to yourself mate.

That took longer than I thought, all in jest! Just proving a point that we can move on with the new Falcon now (so can Ford).

[FGX-351]

Originally Posted by Dauphin

That's amazing, they were shown in the 1985 mag for a 1988 release!

Yeah compared to today it's crazy that they would just do that.
I'm pretty sure I have another 85 wheels/motor that references it winning design comps & beating out Mercs....etc
Will have to dig through my mag piles.

[rdmr]

I have only heard positive comments from the employees who have seen the new G6 and XR8 in the flesh. All have said it looks awesome and tuff.

[Callum31]

Originally Posted by rdmr

I have only heard positive comments from the employees who have seen the new G6 and XR8 in the flesh. All have said it looks awesome and tuff.

Hi rdmr, I totally agree, I have only ever had one guy message me saying he worked at Ford and he thought it looked ****** but other than that, so far I've talked to about 5 other Ford employees who have seen it and they all have said they love the new design and said the team at Ford couldn't have been anymore proud with what they have achieved with this last Falcon from a design standpoint.

I think Ford have hit the nail on the head with this final Falcon. Too bad they just didn't have a bit more of a budget.

[vztrt]

Originally Posted by Dauphin

That's amazing, they were shown in the 1985 mag for a 1988 release!

Thought pics of the EA were leaked? Could explain the early marketing.

[fgpsi]

What would happen if a ford employee took a creep pic of the new falcon

[vztrt]

Originally Posted by fgpsi

What would happen if a ford employee took a creep pic of the new falcon

Loss of job and loss of payout.

[Alan D Segal]

...according to spyman they'd get followed around by private investigators in sliver FGs on gas.

[xr8territory]

Originally Posted by Alan D Segal

...according to spyman they'd get followed around by private investigators in sliver FGs on gas.

Even PI's and thugs need to drive economiacl vehicles.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by vztrt

Loss of job and loss of payout.

They wouldn't get a redundancy but they will still get their entitlements.

There are people at Ford who are letting others look at these cars and take photos, thats a no brainer.

I think to these guys it seems like its a bit of a game, plus I think a few of them enjoy the publicity that the car gets when certain things are leaked.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by Alan D Segal

...according to spyman they'd get followed around by private investigators in sliver FGs on gas.

Lol they aren't PI's they are Ford employees, who can do jack ****. They are just trying to source the source of the sauce... LOL. Sounds to me like its never going to happen.

[Dr Smith]

Originally Posted by csv8

new topic Tezza to get new diesel ? 3l ?

Won't fit and never was.

[Bonn]

5.0 for Tezza?

[Guzz226]

Originally Posted by Bonn

5.0 for Tezza?

Sadly no chance given the Tezza is a minimal cosmetic update and the tweaks for fuel economy as part of the Federal funding.

If they did I would be one of the first in line though.

[Callum31]

Originally Posted by Bonn

5.0 for Tezza?

Sign me up! ;)

[xa_jg66]

What is the usual process with colour range on new models? My thoughts are they will probably roll over the majority of the current colours, maybe drop 2 and add 2 new ones?

[Callum31]

Originally Posted by xa_jg66

What is the usual process with colour range on new models? My thoughts are they will probably roll over the majority of the current colours, maybe drop 2 and add 2 new ones?

Hopefully they bring back those unique colours that some of the earlier FG's had, like the really cool green colour (Can't remember the name) and I think there was a blue that alot of fans want back.

[Smoke Pursuit]

What Dash and Nitro...

[Callum31]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

What Dash and Nitro...

Yes! They're it!

[xa_jg66]

I cant see them bringing back any colours, though a couple of the most popular colours from the past would be a nice farewell. From what I remember the stable colours like Silhouette, Winter white, Lightning strike etc that have been around awhile will likely stay and they may replace a couple of the other colours. Actually Octane has been around for quite a while as well.

[MOND30]

Just need to work out which colour will go best with that new tan leather