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

[Blueford260]

If they make the Brembos std or even a big set of DBA drilled and slotted rotors with a good set 4 pot calipers and keep the price reasonable I will buy one to go with my BA XR8

[kempy311]

Couldn't care if they didn't have any brembos keep the price down and get them put on later.

[csv8]

Even the Russian Ural motorcycle has Brembos as standard!!!!
Since 2003 Ural motorcycles have utilized Brembo hydraulic disc brakes on the front wheel, and drum brakes for both the rear and sidecar wheels. The drum brakes required the rider to apply more force to the brake pedal. Also this configuration required more frequent maintenance and adjustment.

What It Will Be

Beginning in 2014 Urals will feature disc brakes on all three wheels.

The rear wheel utilizes a big bore integrated floating caliper by HB (Hayes Brakes) and a 256 mm solid NG rotor. The caliper also incorporates the mechanical parking brake feature.

The sidecar wheel is equipped with a two-piston Brembo caliper and a 245 mm NG floating rotor.

Both rear calipers are operated by their own Brembo master cylinders.

[fgpsi]

Any new spy pics off that other ford forum site?

[stevefreestyle]

Originally Posted by fgpsi

Any new spy pics off that other ford forum site?

Sadly not. With the next Falcon supposedly due around Oct' of THIS year, I cant believe the lack of information, leaks, spy pics etc. This is a major contrast the the lead-up priming to the FG release, with a steady drip feed of spy pics etc.

Although at least we know the XR8 is back, and with the FPV S/C 5.0. (335 ??)

Ford seem to have conveniently lost all interest in promoting the falcon. Very frustrating to say the least!!

[Adamz Ghia]

Probably don't want to kill of what's left of FG sales, gotta keep the plant ticking along building something...

[ryeman]

I suspect the dealers have moved on to selling what the general public actually want now, not revisiting the past.

[The Eagle]

Originally Posted by ryeman

I suspect the dealers have moved on to selling what the general public actually want now, not revisiting the past.

IMO the only way to save the falcon is to boycott the brand once the ford we all want is gone

I for one don't want some korean heap of **** and i certainly do not want a taurus,the ONLY reason they don't sell the falcon in the US is because of the XL and yeah,it was ****

But so was that ugly thing they badged a taurus here,DO NOT WANT!

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by The Eagle

IMO the only way to save the falcon is to boycott the brand once the ford we all want is gone

I for one don't want some korean heap of **** and i certainly do not want a taurus,the ONLY reason they don't sell the falcon in the US is because of the XL and yeah,it was ****

But so was that ugly thing they badged a taurus here,DO NOT WANT!

our Korean "heap of crap" has been great.

also boycott all you like, you'd be in the minority as the sales reflect this, so it'd make zero difference.

[Road Games]

Originally Posted by The Eagle

IMO the only way to save the falcon is to boycott the brand once the ford we all want is gone

I for one don't want some korean heap of **** and i certainly do not want a taurus,the ONLY reason they don't sell the falcon in the US is because of the XL and yeah,it was ****

But so was that ugly thing they badged a taurus here,DO NOT WANT!

Sure thing stev's ... whatever

[The Eagle]

I won't buy another new car from Ford after the falcon's death

Currently im driving basically a mazda (Ranger 2011 but the keys and interior are very mazda,badge engineered diesel eating crap)

So you to want to see it replaced by a bumdragger? Do you know what FWD is actually good for? Towing? NO! Taking off? NO! cornering? NO! Cost effective repairs? NO,look up CV JOINTS!! Being a paperweight? YES! Torque steer? Yeah its great for that but not really a positive

As a blue blooded life long Ford fan i'd prefer buy a dodge or a chev than the mustang,Why? I think the Camaro,Challenger and Charger look about 1000000 times better than the 'Stang,as an australian what does the mustang mean to me? Yeah some import that looks mediocre with better looking competition

I'd rather buy a commodore than some korean or some american and thats basically what its all about,i'd rather have a car MADE FOR OUR ROADS than a car made for the US or Asia because guess what

Our roads are among the worst in the world and i believe we need Australian DESIGNED cars for our pathetic roads

2 peices of the fabric of this country are going and never coming back,why should we buy what some american suit thinks is good enough when clearly the product is sub par,i have driven the new look taurus and to me it felt very hyundai or camry,like a tight cardigan,whitegoods on wheels

[kempy311]

Originally Posted by The Eagle

I won't buy another new car from Ford after the falcon's death

Currently im driving basically a mazda (Ranger 2011 but the keys and interior are very mazda,badge engineered diesel eating crap)

So you to want to see it replaced by a bumdragger? Do you know what FWD is actually good for? Towing? NO! Taking off? NO! cornering? NO! Cost effective repairs? NO,look up CV JOINTS!! Being a paperweight? YES! Torque steer? Yeah its great for that but not really a positive

As a blue blooded life long Ford fan i'd prefer buy a dodge or a chev than the mustang,Why? I think the Camaro,Challenger and Charger look about 1000000 times better than the 'Stang,as an australian what does the mustang mean to me? Yeah some import that looks mediocre with better looking competition

I'd rather buy a commodore than some korean or some american and thats basically what its all about,i'd rather have a car MADE FOR OUR ROADS than a car made for the US or Asia because guess what

Our roads are among the worst in the world and i believe we need Australian DESIGNED cars for our pathetic roads

2 peices of the fabric of this country are going and never coming back,why should we buy what some american suit thinks is good enough when clearly the product is sub par,i have driven the new look taurus and to me it felt very hyundai or camry,like a tight cardigan,whitegoods on wheels

Your very special.

[martinijosh]

Originally Posted by The Eagle

I won't buy another new car from Ford after the falcon's death

Currently im driving basically a mazda (Ranger 2011 but the keys and interior are very mazda,badge engineered diesel eating crap)

So you to want to see it replaced by a bumdragger? Do you know what FWD is actually good for? Towing? NO! Taking off? NO! cornering? NO! Cost effective repairs? NO,look up CV JOINTS!! Being a paperweight? YES! Torque steer? Yeah its great for that but not really a positive

As a blue blooded life long Ford fan i'd prefer buy a dodge or a chev than the mustang,Why? I think the Camaro,Challenger and Charger look about 1000000 times better than the 'Stang,as an australian what does the mustang mean to me? Yeah some import that looks mediocre with better looking competition

I'd rather buy a commodore than some korean or some american and thats basically what its all about,i'd rather have a car MADE FOR OUR ROADS than a car made for the US or Asia because guess what

Our roads are among the worst in the world and i believe we need Australian DESIGNED cars for our pathetic roads

2 peices of the fabric of this country are going and never coming back,why should we buy what some american suit thinks is good enough when clearly the product is sub par,i have driven the new look taurus and to me it felt very hyundai or camry,like a tight cardigan,whitegoods on wheels

You ever driven a Falcon... Doesn't look like you have.

[NX74205]

Originally Posted by The Eagle

IMO the only way to save the falcon is to boycott the brand once the ford we all want is gone

Don't you dare pretend to speak for all of us.

I for one will stick with Ford no matter what. My next car will almost definitely be a Ford. I couldn't care less where it's built, or what wheels it drives, or whether it can tow, or how fast it goes from 0-100. As long as it looks good, is well built, can do 0-100 in less than 8 seconds, has all the gadgets and gizmos I want, and a Ford badge, I'm happy.

Originally Posted by The Eagle

I for one don't want some korean heap of **** and i certainly do not want a taurus,the ONLY reason they don't sell the falcon in the US is because of the XL and yeah,it was ****

But so was that ugly thing they badged a taurus here,DO NOT WANT!

Maybe you haven't heard. The Taurus isn't coming.

Originally Posted by The Eagle

I won't buy another new car from Ford after the falcon's death

Your loss, not mine. There's so much more to Ford than Falcon.

Originally Posted by The Eagle

As a blue blooded life long Ford fan i'd prefer buy a dodge or a chev than the mustang,Why? I think the Camaro,Challenger and Charger look about 1000000 times better than the 'Stang,as an australian what does the mustang mean to me? Yeah some import that looks mediocre with better looking competition

If I were in the market for a muscle car I'd buy a Mustang. Why? Because it's a Ford. That's all the reason I need.

Originally Posted by The Eagle

Our roads are among the worst in the world and i believe we need Australian DESIGNED cars for our pathetic roads

So, like the Ranger than? And the Everest?

[csv8]

For our roads we need a proper 4wd..eg Raptor....
Saw a bumper sticker on a 4wd..its 4WD Drivers Like a Good Snatch. thats a play on words but could be offensive to some people...

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by The Eagle

I won't buy another new car from Ford after the falcon's death

Currently im driving basically a mazda (Ranger 2011 but the keys and interior are very mazda,badge engineered diesel eating crap)

So you to want to see it replaced by a bumdragger? Do you know what FWD is actually good for? Towing? NO! Taking off? NO! cornering? NO! Cost effective repairs? NO,look up CV JOINTS!! Being a paperweight? YES! Torque steer? Yeah its great for that but not really a positive

As a blue blooded life long Ford fan i'd prefer buy a dodge or a chev than the mustang,Why? I think the Camaro,Challenger and Charger look about 1000000 times better than the 'Stang,as an australian what does the mustang mean to me? Yeah some import that looks mediocre with better looking competition

I'd rather buy a commodore than some korean or some american and thats basically what its all about,i'd rather have a car MADE FOR OUR ROADS than a car made for the US or Asia because guess what

Our roads are among the worst in the world and i believe we need Australian DESIGNED cars for our pathetic roads

2 peices of the fabric of this country are going and never coming back,why should we buy what some american suit thinks is good enough when clearly the product is sub par,i have driven the new look taurus and to me it felt very hyundai or camry,like a tight cardigan,whitegoods on wheels

Wow, struggling to comprehend so much stupid in one post. Nearly crashed the internetz

[Focused]

Originally Posted by The Eagle

Currently im driving basically a mazda (Ranger 2011 but the keys and interior are very mazda,badge engineered diesel eating crap)

Ah... if you're such a patriotic Falcon fan, why don't you own one...?

[turbodewd]

I just wish the admins would trawl thru this post and hide/delete all posts that dont have anything to do with pics of the 2014 Falcon!

[martyal44]

Maybe it's like 'The Truman Show'; let us see what we want in a sense, as the only pics have been of an FG with front and back coverings.

[BadMax]

Originally Posted by The Eagle

I'd rather buy a commodore than some korean or some american and thats basically what its all about

That's awesome, you're so patriotic it hurts!

I really hope you love the Commodore to bits, considering 60% of those bits to make the great Australian car is coming out of Asia.

I love it how you're so loudly and proudly Australian, driving a rebadge Mazda. Must make you feel so warm and fuzzy buying local products

[Focused]

Originally Posted by martyal44

Maybe it's like 'The Truman Show'; let us see what we want in a sense, as the only pics have been of an FG with front and back coverings.

Well they could have been FHs. Remember that the FH is a FG with a new front and back.

[xr6turbo270kw]

FH XR8 will get brembos all the mules build so far have brembos fitted
Not sure if it's an option or standard.

[kempy311]

Originally Posted by xr6turbo270kw

FH XR8 will get brembos all the mules build so far have brembos fitted
Not sure if it's an option or standard.

Where are the pictures of them fitted ?

[GCRXR6]

Originally Posted by Focused

Ah... if you're such a patriotic Falcon fan, why don't you own one...?

My thoughts exactly. Don't hang by the jewels waiting' for a sensible answer though.

[martinijosh]

Originally Posted by GCRXR6

My thoughts exactly. Don't hang by the jewels waiting' for a sensible answer though.

Best one is "die hard fans" who scream to support local manufacturing, but only ever buy second hand/used cars...

[Dr Smith]

Originally Posted by kempy311

Where are the pictures of them fitted ?

It's not a good career move to take photo's "factory side".

[richo77]

Originally Posted by martinijosh

Best one is "die hard fans" who scream to support local manufacturing, but only ever buy second hand/used cars...

Or the ones not updating 8 year old cars?

[martinijosh]

Originally Posted by richo77

Or the ones not updating 8 year old cars?

I put a deposit on a new Ford yesterday and bought another new Ford in 2012...

[kempy311]

Originally Posted by Dr Smith

It's not a good career move to take photo's "factory side".

Didn't know he worked in the factory.

[damo6]

Saw a highway patrol stormtrooper today sitting in a xr turbo which was a chocolate brown colour? Never seen that colour before. Maybe a test colour for the FH? I know Holden do that with their outgoing models to gauge opinion,do ford do the same?