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Old 04-10-2014, 10:20 AM   #9871
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How much for a set of rear XR8 rims?
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Old 04-10-2014, 10:36 AM   #9873
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Is the rear wing on that blue XR8 just a carry over XR one from the previous model or a new one? Kinda like the way it sits just above the top of the rear quarter panels like the old school GT ones did.

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I don't know for sure, but looking last night it seemed like a new spoiler rather than a carry over.
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Old 04-10-2014, 10:36 AM   #9874
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Old 04-10-2014, 10:37 AM   #9875
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Will the cars still be there across the weekend?
I know the exhibition of artwork that was there will be there over the weekend but not sure about the cars.
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Old 04-10-2014, 10:40 AM   #9876
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I know the exhibition of artwork that was there will be there over the weekend but not sure about the cars.
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Old 04-10-2014, 11:08 AM   #9877
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Those sketches of the coupe made me cry . So good

Hopefully we get to see the sketches of the fpv range
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Old 04-10-2014, 11:18 AM   #9878
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So what's the transmission backup plan you are alluding to callum?
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Old 04-10-2014, 11:20 AM   #9879
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So what's the transmission backup plan you are alluding to callum?
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Old 04-10-2014, 11:26 AM   #9880
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Ford Australia's facebook page have nothing about last nights reveal - just pathetic
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Old 04-10-2014, 11:37 AM   #9881
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I see it's got Dunlops fitted.

Weren't they supposed to have Michelins?
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Old 04-10-2014, 11:38 AM   #9882
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My mate must be high, he thinks VF is more aggresive looking from the front
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Old 04-10-2014, 11:42 AM   #9883
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Tell your mate: FGX (Shark) > VF (Octopus)
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Haha nice one. I actually said FGX (Mustang/Fusion) vs VF (Epica/Malibu)
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Some one has to say it, it just needs a bigger rear wing and some GT Badges, ha ha, it will happen
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Haha nice one. I actually said FGX (Mustang/Fusion) vs VF (Epica/Malibu)
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Some one has to say it, it just needs a bigger rear wing and some GT Badges, ha ha, it will happen
No not this time.................Ford have this time gone for plenty of its grass roots Performance Arm pre FPV styling cues with the new XR Falcons.............although this approach seems strangely too low key to some imo the big a&$e rice FPV spoiler would look totally wrong on that sexy rear end.

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No not this time.................Ford have this time gone for plenty of its grass roots Performance Arm pre FPV styling cues with the new XR Falcons.............although this approach seems strangely too low key to some imo the big a&$e rice FPV spoiler would look totally wrong on that sexy rear end.

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I meant someone doing it after purchase, no Ford doing it, how many more GTHO's are there getting around that are not genuine, I'm just saying, that's all
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Old 04-10-2014, 01:27 PM   #9889
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Only could wish for a coupe version, would look amazing on the streets! But that definitely isn't gonna happen. Sedan looks good
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Old 04-10-2014, 02:07 PM   #9890
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surprised no one has mentioned the turbo badge as we all thought the xr6t would not have one
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Went and had a look today they only had the blue XR8 there
The rear of the car is the winner for me it looks so nice and has a classy look to it the front on the other hand was a bit of a let down couldnt put my finger on as to why but i think the grill is so big that the plastic insert is massive and a bit of an overload in black plastic. Might look better in the G6E I think the rear would match better also in the G6E
Then I sat in it like someone on here said if your not in an FG now you will love it but for me it was just the same old FG
Had a play with Sync a nice bit of tech so thats a plus
Opened the bonnet and there it was the big 335 what a motor
If I was to get one of these I would have my mates over pop the bonnet and drink cans and just look at that motor
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Would have to be less than the asking price FPV were charging for the 19x9" rears. It's now a standard Ford part!
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Replace the grill with an FPV style metal one with the XR8 symbol in it. That would look hot.
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Went and checked out the exhibit today. Must say the xr8 looks tough if I was in a position to buy one I would in a heartbeat! Even the interior is nice those few changes have made a big difference of the FG, it's still familiar but also different enough for me.
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Some more photos from the gallery.

Like most people have been saying, this thing really looks a lot better in person.











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Im really loving the XR6T. If they are going to have issues with the XR8 they should have made them manual only, would of added a little more cred to it too.
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Matte finish plastic spears? Very cheap

No gloss like FG. Must be completely broke
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So the mirrors are actually grey...

I think I'd paint those black.
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For those that have sat in the FGX is the seat position unchanged?
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