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

[ryeman]

IMO FG was ~5yrs after the boat had pushed out!

[XBv8mmm!]

Originally Posted by trendkill555666

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Heading over the west gate this afternoon, not the best shot, my phone was a bit dirty, defiantly mondeo (ish) tail lights.

Didn't get to see the front or interior, covered with camo anyway, side indicators were taped up too, doors and everything look the same.

Thanks trend.

As I, and others have said in this thread and others. Hurry the **** up Ford and take my money. Get the bastard out already.

[martyal44]

'As for front, the new Figo is a very good starting point... Falconise that and you're there.'

I did a google image search for 'Figo' and there it is....
thanks JPFS1- post 990.

[Bobman]

Originally Posted by martyal44

'As for front, the new Figo is a very good starting point... Falconise that and you're there.'

I did a google image search for 'Figo' and there it is....
thanks JPFS1- post 990.

The Figo was based on the WP Fiesta and is just a restyled WP Fiesta really.

Falcon front won't look anything like it.

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by Bobman

The Figo was based on the WP Fiesta and is just a restyled WP Fiesta really.

Falcon front won't look anything like it.

He's talking about the new concept car.

[csv8]

This is on the Support The 2014 Falcon FB page .
Hey today someone showed me something on the internet n apparently ford showcased the new falcon yesterday or the day before in red. Looked good n they said it will be released in October this year. Didn't say a exact date just October. I know you can't trust everything on the internet but it seemed convincing.
My Comment : Is this true ??

[stevefreestyle]

Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

That antenna looks pox. Why put that on there now at this stage of the car's life? I'll be getting rid of that and replacing it with a fin

I doubt they would depart from the very effective in-glass aerial system. That roof aerial is probably just a temporary back to base communications aerial, similar to motorsport applications.

[Fordman1]

Originally Posted by stevefreestyle

I doubt they would depart from the very effective in-glass aerial system. That roof aerial is probably just a temporary back to base communications aerial, similar to motorsport applications.

I think you'll find the opposite, and Falcon Sedan goes to a roof mounted aerial.

[turbodewd]

Ive never had an issue with the in-glass aerial with the BA or FG. Why are they going roof-mounted!?!??

[XR Martin]

To allow another area which can will rust

[ryeman]

Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

To allow another area which can will rust

Maybe an indicator of increased demand fm the icc/ice etc.

[XtRmn8]

External antenna could also be an indicator of DAB+ in the new Falcon.

If that is the case then it will be a very good thing. Regular FM vs DAB+ is like comparing regular FM vs AM.

[mcnews]

And FG radio reception is currently crap.

[csv8]

DAB+ would be good ,only capital cities have DAB+..Holden Pandora/Stitcher better idea, if you have a good mobile plan. Holden said " they have to keep bee sting aerial for Pandora etc" Rockhampton has applied for DAB, up to Tony!!!

[Bobman]

Radio reception has been a big issue since the release of the BA; compounded by window tint (even if non metallised).

[martinijosh]

Originally Posted by Bobman

Radio reception has been a big issue since the release of the BA; compounded by window tint (even if non metallised).

Really? My BA and BF have never had any issues with reception all over brisbane, gold coast, ipswich, sunshine coast, glass house mountains...

Only black spot I think was a spot in between Toowoomba and Jandowae

Compared to our WT Fiesta... fuzzy reception pretty much everywhere outside of CBD areas.

[csv8]

No problems with my BF Mk2 driving from Rocky to Briz..just gotta tune in the stations.
ZINC AM I get all the way up and down the Bruce Hwy.

[Bobman]

That's great that people are having "no problems", but there are many who do and it was well-known upon the release.

Personally, I like the sleeker look of an in-glass antenna and never listen to the radio anyway.

However, as with the FG ute, that's quite likely what the new sedan will have.

[BHDOGS]

its got an aerial on the roof big deal its the last one anyway like ford give a **** either way there leaving

[Struggo]

The FG product brochure has the antenna on the roof on all of the cars, yet as we are aware it never made into production. Why its there on the test car, time will tell.

Personally out of the changes one would like, I wish they would allow the drivers seat to go lower than its low point.

Side Note: No issues with reception in either of the FG's I have owned.

[No.6]

No issues with reception in the BA or FG, except in a certain spot on the Cumberland hwy on 96.1 where it seems to mix in with an Arabic station of some sort.

In any case, who really cares if the antennae is on the outside or not? Its hardly a make or break detail that will stop people from buying it.

[lucas2]

In my BF when I turn the rear de-mister on, the reception gets a lot of interference and makes it hard to hear the radio clearly. At least it isn't located in the same spot as the Mustangs (rear right side), that sticks out like you know what.

[smciner1]

Originally Posted by No.6

No issues with reception in the BA or FG, except in a certain spot on the Cumberland hwy on 96.1 where it seems to mix in with an Arabic station of some sort.

In any case, who really cares if the antennae is on the outside or not? Its hardly a make or break detail that will stop people from buying it.

My Wife's FG XR6 does the same. It is like someone is winding the Volume up and down constantly.

[smciner1]

Originally Posted by lucas2

In my BF when I turn the rear de-mister on, the reception gets a lot of interference and makes it hard to hear the radio clearly. At least it isn't located in the same spot as the Mustangs (rear right side), that sticks out like you know what.

My BA GT does the same. You can't listen to FM with the demister on.

[JPFS1]

Surprised the pics that are up on the other ford australia forum aren't up here yet.

[Dave R]

[martinijosh]

Like taking photos of the elusive Yeti...

[Smoke Pursuit]

Looks as tho the FH is going to have a very big front grill... Not so sure about it now... Cheese cutter?

[Bobman]

Looks like antenna is confirmed then and a shark fin on the higher models.

The obsession with oversize lower grilles is disappointing though. FGII looks odd compared to the original FG.

[Road_Warrior]

Grr antenna begone lol