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

[Dalonian]

Just a couple more photos showing the difference in headlights between XR and G6E/falcon models.

[SensationFG8]

Originally Posted by FPV8U

For those that have sat in the FGX is the seat position unchanged?

Unchanged, same adjustments, slightly better bolsters.

[fgpsi]

Why no octane ?

[Tbm1121]

Originally Posted by F6 Concorde

Would have to be less than the asking price FPV were charging for the 19x9" rears. It's now a standard Ford part!

They did a internal bulletin saying march onwards they will retail for$500 each wheel, even for the 19x9 on the rear.

[PepeLePew]

Line up line up..... ;)

[Mighty Reds]

I would love to know how many orders have been taken for the XR8.

[Full_Monty]

Went along today. The car does look better in person than in pictures.
Grill is a bit plasticy though, not sold on the pattern.
Back end looks great, love the tail lights and even the new low line wing.

However I wont be getting one. It still has the worst driving position for anyone over 6,3". The seat is way too high at the lowest setting, and the wheel is sitting against my legs in the uppermost position! there is a massive gap between the column and the dash, cant see what this wasnt addressed. Given this was banged on about by the journo's since the FG's release...pretty annoying. Even the ford guy said he couldnt believe how bad the fit was for me. Like I wouldnt physically be able to drive the manual, due to my legs sticking between the wheel and console.

bummer.

interior is pretty underwhelming overall. Only real visual difference is seat skins, headlining, and dash & door spears being a fake carbon finish. it looks like a 6yr old design to tell the truth, and will detract from allot of potential buyers, given how good the VF interior is.

[XR Martin]

If you pull the steering wheel out, you gain significantly more height

[LooLoo18]

Originally Posted by fgpsi

Matte finish plastic spears? Very cheap

No gloss like FG. Must be completely broke

The matte finish around the shifter looks nice they should have used that up around the screen also the silver looks dated and not sure why you would use 2 different finishes

[Full_Monty]

steeting wheel was all the way out and up. its bul**** bad

[P6LTD351]

Originally Posted by Full_Monty

interior is pretty underwhelming overall. Only real visual difference is seat skins, headlining, and dash & door spears being a fake carbon finish. it looks like a 6yr old design to tell the truth, and will detract from allot of potential buyers, given how good the VF interior is.

Too bad for the VF that it doesn't have the 335 sitting under its hood.

I know what I'd prefer.

[LooLoo18]

Originally Posted by SensationFG8

So the mirrors are actually grey...

I think I'd paint those black.

Not sure why lower spec cars get colour coded mirrors
Could find yourself paying extra for lower spec mirrors if you want the same colour!!!!

[LooLoo18]

Originally Posted by FPV8U

For those that have sat in the FGX is the seat position unchanged?

Like sitting in my FG unchanged

[DFB FGXR6]

Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

If you pull the steering wheel out, you gain significantly more height

THIS.

I have been a FG owner from the very start of production. I'm Tall and have a driving position that suits me fine. Would it be nice to have a lower feeling in the car, maybe. Is it worth bleating on and on about, NO.

Nothing short of a new floor pan in conjunction with a new seat design was going to fix this "issue". Ford were never going to spend that sort of money or effort for a car that will be on sale in (low) numbers for just under two years.

[LooLoo18]

Originally Posted by DFB FGXR6

THIS.

I have been a FG owner from the very start of production. I'm Tall and have a driving position that suits me fine. Would it be nice to have a lower feeling in the car, maybe. Is it worth bleating on and on about, NO.

Nothing short of a new floor pan in conjunction with a new seat design was going to fix this "issue". Ford were never going to spend that sort of money or effort for a car that will be on sale in (low) numbers for just under two years.

Yep Im 6'1 and I don't see a problem with the driving position in my FG

[P6LTD351]

Originally Posted by LooLoo18

Not sure why lower spec cars get colour coded mirrors
Could find yourself paying extra for lower spec mirrors if you want the same colour!!!!

It's actually a bit of a trend for performance cars NOT to have colour coded mirrors these days. See the new Maloo and other HSVs for examples.

[SensationFG8]

6'3 here no problems with the seating for me, my height is mostly in legs though.

I also don't think the vf interior is that fantastic...

I get not color coding the mirrors... but grey? why not black?

[Giant Cranium]

6'5 here and I'm fine. Would like lower but after 5 mins I'm in the zone

[P6LTD351]

Originally Posted by SensationFG8

6'3 here no problems with the seating for me, my height is mostly in legs though.

I also don't think the vf interior is that fantastic...

I get not color coding the mirrors... but grey? why not black?

It's the same grey as the grill and fog light surrounds. In a sense, they are colour coded to those items rather than the body.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by Tbm1121

They did a internal bulletin saying march onwards they will retail for$500 each wheel, even for the 19x9 on the rear.

That's a limited supply deal. Plus you have to buy 4 of each. So that means 4 rears.

[Blem]

Originally Posted by PepeLePew

Line up line up..... ;)

Not just taking the pee but we went looking at Lancer GSR, Mazda3 Max & Focus. Yet to decide.
Roll on Ford OZ ugly blando.

[HO 3]

Originally Posted by Mighty Reds

I would love to know how many orders have been taken for the XR8.

Me too

Cheers Mick

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by LooLoo18

Not sure why lower spec cars get colour coded mirrors
Could find yourself paying extra for lower spec mirrors if you want the same colour!!!!

The XR8 mirrors are colour coded...they a coloured to match the grille...it makes the car look tougher!

[fgpsi]

Just a little comparo of the coupes that never made it

[graphicgoose]

Originally Posted by fgpsi

Just a little comparo of the coupes that never made it

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The rear of the falcon in this photo is of the 4 door, not coupe...

[fgpsi]

Originally Posted by graphicgoose

The rear of the falcon in this photo is of the 4 door, not coupe...

Good find. Did they have a sketch of the coupe rear ?

[graphicgoose]

Originally Posted by fgpsi

Good find. Did they have a sketch of the coupe rear ?

Not sure sorry mate, I was just looking at the picture and noticed the inconsistency. The front view looks pretty sexy though, like a cross between FGX, mustang and an Aston.

[HO 3]

Originally Posted by Nikked

The XR8 mirrors are colour coded...they a coloured to match the grille...it makes the car look tougher!

They appear to be Dark Argent from the photos I have seen which is a Ford Corporate thing...............some of the Johnny Come Latelys will simply not understand this and want body colour instead to suit personal taste.

Cheers Mick

[MITCHAY]

I'm thinking I may just snap up an XR6T at some stage. 6 speed with a clutch thank you very much

[responsef6]

Originally Posted by Full_Monty

steeting wheel was all the way out and up. its bul**** bad

I just don't understand, I'm 6"3 and I don't have the slightest problem. I'm confortable as...seems strange, how tall are you.

I also have a low riding, low seating cayman, so Its not like I don't know what true sport seating is, but I've never been unhappy with falcon, love the leg room, headroom and don t have this steering wheel height issue you and others seem to have.

Now cayman is cramped for a tall guy I can say that for sure, but where there's a will theres a way