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

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by XRFutura

Car advice have posted this on their Facebook page. Ford engineer showing off sync 2 with myford touch integrated into a falcon/territory dash test rig.

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I want to buy that test rig! Would make the best gaming console ever

[block58]

Originally Posted by Brazen

I think that is the front parking sensors button. You can see the symbol on photo posted in post 7961

Pretty sure this is right, can't just have the front sensors always turned on. I think spyman confirmed it in one of the first interior pics he posted ages ago.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Yes it's the front parking sensor button.

[sxckevo]

And the wipersssss!

[madmelon]

No reason sensors couldn't be operated automatically at low speed like Mercedes do, front and rear.

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by madmelon

No reason sensors couldn't be operated automatically at low speed like Mercedes do, front and rear.

Until pedestrians walk past your car

[LoudPipes]

The sensors switch off after you start to pick up speed.
The button allows you to turn them back on when you are driving into a parking position.
Most cars with sensors have this button including the Commodores, Mercedes and BMW’s.

[NX74205]

Originally Posted by Crazy Dazz

It's sad that this will be the last ever Falcon, to be replaced by some imported mid-sized FWD PoS.

Falcons aren't getting replaced, they're being discontinued.

In any event, I have no clue what you're talking about. Ford don't make any PoS.

[Bobman]

Originally Posted by NX74205

In any event, I have no clue what you're talking about. Ford don't make any PoS.

Certainly hope that's sarcasm (especially with your previous cars)

[NX74205]

Originally Posted by Bobman

Certainly hope that's sarcasm (especially with your previous cars)

You'll note that my post was in present tense, not past tense. Every one of Ford's current offerings, imported or otherwise, are close to the best, if not the best in its class.

[Dr Smith]

Originally Posted by madmelon

Apparently nobody looked closeley enough at the picture to pick up this...

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I'd love to know the numbers of owners who have the feature and actually use it.

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by Bobman

Certainly hope that's sarcasm (especially with your previous cars)

Whats wrong with an Ausdie built KA laser?

[XtRmn8]

A video of FGX XR6T accelerating to 100 posted on the XR6T forum.

[Dauphin]

I know this is just a very small thing, but it's interesting that we are referring to the FG X as the FGX (no space). I think it shows that we don't like the space in there, and me too.

Someone else pointed out that "Ford FG X XR8" looks and sounds silly. Maybe we enthusiasts will coin our own thing in the future, just shortening it to the FX or something.

[Dave R]

New style cluster, taken from 0-100 video on turbo forum.

[Professor Farnsworth]

Same face, different dial surrounds.

[Bossxr8]

XR font on the gauge face is the new style too, but this doesn't have it. Must be an early build.

[xtremerus]

Originally Posted by DanielXR8

Assuming of course you live somewhere in Australia where they are actually any other dealers within a hours drive of you.

Warranty work has to be done at a dealer, servicing doesn't.

Originally Posted by xr8territory

Hi Extremerus,

what do you do in Dubbo and are not happy with the service?
I see you are from the NW so your options must be limited also.

Are there no other mechanics in Dubbo, other than dealers????

[FGX335]

Without being a member of that forum, how do we see the vid?

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by Adrenaline

New style cluster, taken from 0-100 video on turbo forum.

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So does the XR6T look any quicker?

[lucas2]

Looks about the same from the video..circa 5 seconds by the looks of it.

[Dave R]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

So does the XR6T look any quicker?

Looks the same if not slower than what we're used to. Here's the video for those that can't view it on the other forum...



Credit to "timetaker".

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by Dauphin

I know this is just a very small thing, but it's interesting that we are referring to the FG X as the FGX (no space). I think it shows that we don't like the space in there, and me too.

Someone else pointed out that "Ford FG X XR8" looks and sounds silly. Maybe we enthusiasts will coin our own thing in the future, just shortening it to the FX or something.

No one seems to be liking my FG X ABC123 attempt?

FX is a Holden term, I say we stick to FZ like we were before...lol

[XtRmn8]

Sounds and goes the same as my Euro4 FG XR6T did.

The person who posted the video said it was in normal D and on 91ULP.

[Kryton]

There was a black mule kicking around Warrnambool today.
It had front and rear camo so couldnt really make out exactly what it was.
It did have a bonnet bulge so its at least a V8.
No pics.

[FGX335]

They test all their cars on 91, be interesting to use 98.

And FG X is enough of a mouthful thanks!

[ford man xf]

Bossxr8 do you know what colours the XR models will be available in, and by colours I don't mean the standard colours but the fancy ones they come out with like Blood Orange, Bionic blue etc. do you know of any?

[MAGPIE]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

XR font on the gauge face is the new style too, but this doesn't have it. Must be an early build.

It's on the tacho but obscured by dust and the sunlight.

[EB#]

Originally Posted by Dauphin

....Maybe we enthusiasts will coin our own thing
in the future, just shortening it to the FX or something.

Why confuse the issue and promote something incorrect? Some poor novice forum reader down the track might end up trying to source parts for a 2015 FX or FZ Falcon?

I tend to think that the sooner everybody realizes the "X" is just Ford's tricky-dicky attempt to have a cool "3", then the FGX debate might settle down. The new car is still an FG..... let's all live with it eh!

Do we not recall that the BF2 XT and Fairmont cars got a new bonnet, new lights, grill and front bar and perhaps a few other gizmos thrown in too? I don't recall any widespread uproar about that car not getting a new model designation?

[Silver Ghia]

FGX it is.

Actually FGX is less complicated than saying AU Series II, or BA Mark II etc, which are the official designations.