FG X, The Last EVER Falcon - Picture & Discussion Thread - Page 272

Bonn · 21-08-2014, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by elfinke

I won't make it to the mountain this year unfortunately, but that would be a pretty rad thing to do.

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Originally Posted by xr8territory

Will Ford have official/unofficial unveiling at Sandown or Bathurst?
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Here's hoping - AND Frosty punting FGX-01 around the mount!
That sort of stuff sells Falcons! (to me anyway)

CyberWasp · 21-08-2014, 11:25 PM

The bonnet bulge shrinks in cool weather or when a Holden is near and gets bigger when another XR8 is in front of, or beside the vehicle.

Adamz Ghia · 21-08-2014, 11:26 PM

They unveiled the BF XR8 at Bathurst so they have form...

timeout · 22-08-2014, 03:10 AM

I'm not convinced with the the rear end photos .. might be the case of better in real life....

Front looks the goods.

Dr Smith · 22-08-2014, 06:10 AM

Almost fell out of my breakfast chair, heard on 3AW a positive news comment about new Falcon's safety feature calling 000 emergency services after a crash and then heard an interview with Toby Hagon discuss it during the main breakfast show with NO negative comments AT ALL! (lol), If Ford can capture in some ads actual car features to show it's up to date, its improved safety like reverse cam etc.., has a state-of-the-art ICC (which going by some YouTube vids it will) coupled with an exterior that obviously shows it could be a new model then things might be OK until 2016.

sxckevo · 22-08-2014, 06:19 AM

Are those symbols on the end of the wiper stalk something to do with rain sensing wipers? I'm pretty sure my FG doesn't have them.

**Polyal** · 22-08-2014, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Adamz Ghia

They unveiled the BF XR8 at Bathurst so they have form...

I thought they did something similar with the FG too...perfect time to run up a V8SC mock up.

Walt Kowalski · 22-08-2014, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by moparodbuster

If I was in the market for a performance sedan, I WOULD absolutely get the FGX XR8 because it represents best bang for buck in the market hands down! Even though it's interior and electronics are truly outdated by it's competition, that wouldn't be a deal breaker for me because I place the actual 'DRIVE' as top priority and not the bells and whistles. Unfortunately, I'm in the market for a performance V8 ute and that's where Ford fell flat on its face by not offering it in the FGX! Sadly, it is what it is.

SPOT ON MATE but no point, Ford doesn't listen to the market. Never has really - although it did upgrade XR utes to 2300Kg on FG after lobbying here on AFF. But that was back in the days of an Aussie who understood the (small) Aussie market and knew that with a minor upspeccing from parts bin, niche vehicle could be sold.

OLD BALDY · 22-08-2014, 08:12 AM

Here's your chance! all you critics of the new Falcon design.
Ford are looking for designers.
Check out Go Auto.com.au Magizine.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

T-Pak Addict · 22-08-2014, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by OLD BALDY

Here's your chance! all you critics of the new Falcon design.
Ford are looking for designers.
Check out Go Auto.com.au Magizine.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Would could end up with a Homer....

csv8 · 22-08-2014, 08:26 AM

http://www.caradvice.com.au/303005/2...rt-cabin-tech/ people want tech ? its here !!
Paragraph 5..it has Tiles ? unless people are used to Windows 8 or 8.1 might be confusing to some people..my cousin in Canada had an hour training session and a refresher on his Explorer LTD info system...

FGX335 · 22-08-2014, 08:36 AM

I would have thought on a forum like this that GT performance at XR pricing would have been reason enough to buy one. Starting to wonder if we have a few Holden fanciers in the group, based on the nitpicking...

I'm all for added features, but if I need a little reminder that someone is in the lane next to me, then I am not a very observant driver and my mirrors are not adjusted correctly. If I need crash avoidance, then I must be travelling too close to the car in front. It's nice to have all the fruit, but I hardly see it as a make or break factor.

And it does come with SYNC 2, which is more than I was expecting would happen. I think they've delivered more changes than I was expecting. They could have easily trotted out a MkIII (I know many of you are saying this is a MkIII), but they gave us a full refresh on the outside, the performance to blow in any Holden and most HSV's, and included interior upgrades to get through to 2016. I think they've done a great job, considering the limiting factors. Bring on the launch, bring on the pricing, and bring on the test drive!

stevefreestyle · 22-08-2014, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by tapeworm

How is the Commodore SS meant to compete with the driveline of the XR8? ha

Don't worry, the likes of Joshua Dowling will find a way to prove the 260 kw SS Commondoor is quicker than the 335 Kw (Really 385+) XR8.....errr 3 + 3 - 6 = 278

graphicgoose · 22-08-2014, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by csv8

http://www.caradvice.com.au/303005/2...rt-cabin-tech/ people want tech ? its here !!
Paragraph 5..it has Tiles ? unless people are used to Windows 8 or 8.1 might be confusing to some people..my cousin in Canada had an hour training session and a refresher on his Explorer LTD info system...

Seems like a great and easy to use concept to me. If it's able to be retrofitted to an FG MK2 then I'd be keen to throw it into my GT for sure!

FGX335 · 22-08-2014, 08:50 AM

I used SYNC in a Ford Edge when I was last in the US, and it is a great system. You could control it from the instrument cluster too, so it was fully customisable. Looking forward to using it again, that's for sure.

And if you are good with tech, it'll only take you 5 minutes to get your head around it all.

**kypez** · 22-08-2014, 09:06 AM

I've heard 3 stations report on the new Falcon on the news this morning on various radio stations and in particular, the 000 in case of an emergency with the GPS coordinates! Thats the most I've ever heard about the Falcon on the news since it won Car of the Year many a moon ago.

I dont think these are ads either!

elfinke · 22-08-2014, 09:34 AM

By all accounts SYNC2 is a clever bit of kit. I wonder if there are any aftermarket mods to enable it to display 0-60, RPM, boost and so on, similar to the 300 SRTs? Be a neat mod.

I'm still well on board!

**FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0** · 22-08-2014, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FGX335

I used SYNC in a Ford Edge when I was last in the US, and it is a great system. You could control it from the instrument cluster too, so it was fully customisable. Looking forward to using it again, that's for sure.

And if you are good with tech, it'll only take you 5 minutes to get your head around it all.

I have SYNC in the ST, and whilst it is good, I wouldn't rave about it. It also has glitches that can drive you insane. For example, to be able to sync with my phone, I have to turn SYNC on first. Lucky for me, the vast majority of the time I already have it on, but when I don't it drives me nuts.

The other issue I constantly have is that the indexing of my ipod becomes 'stuck' and the only way to rest this is to remove fuse 67. Not an overly big deal, but it is annoying.

I hope SYNC 2 is vastly improved.....

Craig H

FGX335 · 22-08-2014, 10:37 AM

I drove it for two weeks without an issue, but I'm sure that living with it would find some glitches. I'd be inclined to get Ford to fix it, although I have no doubt you've been there and done that.

Gotta love technology, maybe this is why the VE has had issues.

**FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0** · 22-08-2014, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by P6LTD351

Sorry, but you are obviously a troll or just a ****** stirrer.

Either that or it is his honest opinion. Emphasis on opinion.

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Originally Posted by P6LTD351

You may not like it (god knows how) but in no way can it be called horrendous.

Again, that may actually be his real opinion. You may not understand that, but that doesn't mean he is wrong! Opinions are neither right nor wrong, they just are.

Whilst you may not agree (and I certainly don't agree with him; I reckon the rear end looks pretty damn schmick) he is just as entitled to his opinion as you, I or anyone else on here is.

I seriously believe you have great difficulty in understanding the difference between fact and opinion. either that or you are just so one-eyed that you can't see things objectively.

Craig H

joeyy17 · 22-08-2014, 10:57 AM

Any chance older falcons that have screens (g6e, xr50) can somehow install Sync 2?

FGX335 · 22-08-2014, 11:17 AM

You would think that the majority of the commands in Sync would only relate to the ICC, so it sounds possible. I'm sure someone well versed in ICC's and the Sync system could shed some more light.

sxckevo · 22-08-2014, 11:30 AM

So now people don't want the new Falcon, they just want the ICC out of it..

joeyy17 · 22-08-2014, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by sxckevo

So now people don't want the new Falcon, they just want the ICC out of it..

Sorry that i cant afford a brand new car...

P6LTD351 · 22-08-2014, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by psychobimbo

Either that or it is his honest opinion. Emphasis on opinion.

Again, that may actually be his real opinion. You may not understand that, but that doesn't mean he is wrong! Opinions are neither right nor wrong, they just are.

Whilst you may not agree (and I certainly don't agree with him; I reckon the rear end looks pretty damn schmick) he is just as entitled to his opinion as you, I or anyone else on here is.

I seriously believe you have great difficulty in understanding the difference between fact and opinion. either that or you are just so one-eyed that you can't see things objectively.

Craig H

There's a difference between a Ford bashing troll and someone getting their opinion across in a measured way. You know exactly which one he is and you know exactly where I'm coming from. But, carry on with the agenda.

mal1988 · 22-08-2014, 01:26 PM

Retrofitting ICC's...Hmm, I've always wondered whether an FG MkII ICC (8" touch screen) could be retrofitted into an FG MkI?

**FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0** · 22-08-2014, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by P6LTD351

a Ford bashing troll

So says you.

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But, carry on with the agenda.

And what exactly is my agenda?

Craig H

**Professor Farnsworth** · 22-08-2014, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by mal1988

Retrofitting ICC's...Hmm, I've always wondered whether an FG MkII ICC (8" touch screen) could be retrofitted into an FG MkI?

yes the ICC can be swapped over

V8 Ghia Mike · 22-08-2014, 01:34 PM

Plug and play swap, or are software updates needed?

Mike

Smoke Pursuit · 22-08-2014, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by psychobimbo

I have SYNC in the ST, and whilst it is good, I wouldn't rave about it. It also has glitches that can drive you insane. For example, to be able to sync with my phone, I have to turn SYNC on first. Lucky for me, the vast majority of the time I already have it on, but when I don't it drives me nuts.

The other issue I constantly have is that the indexing of my ipod becomes 'stuck' and the only way to rest this is to remove fuse 67. Not an overly big deal, but it is annoying.

I hope SYNC 2 is vastly improved.....

Craig H

Sync 2 is totally different.