FG X, The Last EVER Falcon - Picture & Discussion Thread - Page 357

FGX-302 · 30-10-2014, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by P6LTD351

Good thinking.

Why anyone would get a 2014 plate (other than for a discounted price down the track) is beyond me. Especially since it's released in December. You have the car for 1 month and it's effectively 1 year old.

I can't see me ever selling mine but why buy a dec14 when u can have a 2015.. I couldn't wait for a 2016 n who knows if u could get one!
Plus I'd rather let the boys build a few get into a rhythm with the FGX XR8 builds then purchase one.

furiousgibbon · 30-10-2014, 10:19 PM

anyone keen to upgrade their FG with the new 19" wheels from the XR8, I checked pricing and availability today. They're in the system, the front wheels (19x8) are around $525 each, the rears (19x9) were around $575 each. Availability is... not yet. I was told that once the car is released (apparently first models arriving mid November?) they will be able to update me.

**Polyal** · 30-10-2014, 10:37 PM

Speaking of VF...I was behind a ss today and it had a little lip/duck tail spoiler that would look really nice on the FGX.

FGX335 · 30-10-2014, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by P6LTD351

Good thinking.

Why anyone would get a 2014 plate (other than for a discounted price down the track) is beyond me. Especially since it's released in December. You have the car for 1 month and it's effectively 1 year old.

If you are keeping the car for 3 years, what do you trade up to next? For some, it isn't about that, and I'll drive my 2014 plate car with pride. I'm not looking to make an investment, and unless Ford miraculously come out with another large V8 sedan, I won't be replacing it for a very long time.

If you don't get it, I guess you never will. I am in it for the car, not a plate and not for some perceived resale.

icecold84 · 31-10-2014, 01:27 AM

I live in South east melbourne and had a new xr8 come flying down my street past my house tonight, anyone else seen a blue one getting around chadstone? Looked and sounded awesome.. Mustang vs xr8 I have a lot of thinking to do...

bionic2006xr6t · 31-10-2014, 02:28 AM

It is all about the car but I still insisted mine had to be a 2015 plate. Mostly because 5 is my lucky number. I also never intend to sell it and like others just had to have the last V8 falcon so much so my beautiful FG F6 has to go to make it happen. I was informed yesterday my car is now been brought forward to a January build as my dealer managed to change there first allocation car from and auto to a manual as well as victory gold to white so no more 5 month wait for me. Even though they stated it was locked in by ford as an auto in there build schedule. Mine will be the first XR8 my dealer aquires. Fun times ahead!

Cheers Ryan

**Dave R** · 31-10-2014, 02:29 AM

Rear end looking good.

bionic2006xr6t · 31-10-2014, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Adrenaline

Rear end looking good.

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I do like the back much more than the FG! Glad the kept the interior the same as the FG has one of the best falcon dashes ever! A vast improvement over the BA BF.

Cheers Ryan

Mainforcepatrol · 31-10-2014, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by icecold84

I live in South east melbourne and had a new xr8 come flying down my street past my house tonight, anyone else seen a blue one getting around chadstone? Looked and sounded awesome.. Mustang vs xr8 I have a lot of thinking to do...

After seeing the archaic and ordinary looking dashboard of the Mustang i would take the XR8 without any hesitation even if its dash layout is six years old.

EB# · 31-10-2014, 06:07 AM

I have read that the total build number for the new XR8 is likely to be around the 1400 mark.
Does anybody know how many XR8 cars are likely to roll off the line per month?

XR Martin · 31-10-2014, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Adrenaline

Rear end looking good.

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Nice feed there too

FGX-302 · 31-10-2014, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by FGX335

If you are keeping the car for 3 years, what do you trade up to next? For some, it isn't about that, and I'll drive my 2014 plate car with pride. I'm not looking to make an investment, and unless Ford miraculously come out with another large V8 sedan, I won't be replacing it for a very long time.

If you don't get it, I guess you never will. I am in it for the car, not a plate and not for some perceived resale.

For me it's more financially it suits me than anything else. Though I understand the point about 2015 plate I agree with the fact your car is a year older in one month hence I'm happy with my purchase conditions. Completely understand people wanting to get the first ones though, nothing like having the first/last XR8 S/C V8!!! :-D

**Polyal** · 31-10-2014, 08:54 AM

The gold looks so much better in sunlight.

I would still like to see a lip spoiler for it, I dont know, the rear looks "tall" with that spoiler. Not bad just big.

Sorry for the VF pic..

MAGPIE · 31-10-2014, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Sorry for the VF pic..

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FFS this a Falcon thread, why do people have to post pictures of Holdens

Is a boot lip spoiler of a G6ET not good enough for you.

commodorenutt · 31-10-2014, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by EB#

I have read that the total build number for the new XR8 is likely to be around the 1400 mark.
Does anybody know how many XR8 cars are likely to roll off the line per month?

There have been figures quoted of the limits on how many engines per day can be assembled, so taking out any down days, public holidays, and the Xmas break, you could come up with a rough estimate.

I have a copy of the latest component supply schedule (supply estimates for the parts my division supplies) which covers a good 6-8 months ahead.
Whilst these are only a guide, and not firm orders, they give you a rough idea. Allowing for variations in supply volume batches VS actual daily usage, my best guess is that it seems to be anywhere between 100-130/month for the next 6 months or so.

In saying that, I don't know what they may have stockpiled already, as we supplied a lot more than 500 sets prior to the GT-F build, so there would still be a lot of motors being built to stock before release. This will skew the figures for the early months.

kazawaki · 31-10-2014, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan D Segal

So apparently they're going for paddle shift in the next SS. With a 6.2L. How do you feel about the bottom feeder XR8 with a normal SSS Auto and the same engine specs as the GT from late 2010 - yes that's 4 years ago!

Also do you think the 430kw VF HSV GTS is better value for money, even though it is around $30k dearer? You seem to get a lot more for your money.

Paddle shifters old hat AU had this in the Te model i think. Holden lah lah lah i cant hear you lah lah lah

**Polyal** · 31-10-2014, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by MAGPIE

FFS this a Falcon thread, why do people have to post pictures of Holdens

Is a boot lip spoiler of a G6ET not good enough for you.

Is it an option on the XR series? And as above, since its a DIRECT and traditional competitor its hardly off topic.

commodorenutt · 31-10-2014, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kazawaki

Paddle shifters old hat AU had this in the Te model i think. Holden lah lah lah i cant hear you lah lah lah

It's only 10 years ago that the VZ SV6 autos were running paddle shifters, so I fail to see what all the fuss is about. They've been there & done it. But don't let the facts get in the way of a good media story (usually written by lazy journalists simply plagiarising the car company media releases..)
People have short memories!

MAGPIE · 31-10-2014, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Is it an option on the XR series? And as above, since its a DIRECT and traditional competitor its hardly off topic.

I never said it's "off topic"

It is offensive to the eye.

And I meant is a photo of a G6ET not good enough for you to get your point across, without having to visually defecate in this thread by way of the that VF photo.

FGX-302 · 31-10-2014, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by MAGPIE

I never said it's "off topic"

It is offensive to the eye.

And I meant is a photo of a G6ET not good enough for you to get your point across, without having to visually defecate in this thread by way of the that VF photo.

Agreed.

**Sorted** · 31-10-2014, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MAGPIE

FFS this a Falcon thread, why do people have to post pictures of Holdens

Is a boot lip spoiler of a G6ET not good enough for you.

And not just a pic - one that is upsized - and its not on topic - who gives a rats **** what the VF looks like this is about the FGX

Smoke Pursuit · 31-10-2014, 10:25 AM

G6ET doesnt come with a bootlip spoiler anymore.

Not sure if an FG one will fit an FGX.

**Polyal** · 31-10-2014, 11:11 AM

Wow...being a bit precious today...even on a Friday.

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Originally Posted by Sorted

And not just a pic - one that is upsized - and its not on topic - who gives a rats **** what the VF looks like this is about the FGX

Says the bloke who posts 4 pics of a FWD Ford that wont be for sale in the country for sometime. Move on princess.

MAGPIE · 31-10-2014, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Wow...being a bit precious today...even on a Friday.

Yep must be hanging out for a Hulk thread to "take the edge off"

MAGPIE · 31-10-2014, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit

G6ET doesnt come with a bootlip spoiler anymore.

Not sure if an FG one will fit an FGX.

Missed the point entirely, it's not about whether the G6ET comes with one or not, or whether it will fit a FGX.

It's about the fact that a photo of a Falcon could have been used to get the point across rather than an over sized photo of VF.

Maybe I am being a bit precious

vztrt · 31-10-2014, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by MAGPIE

Maybe I am being a bit precious

Maybe just trying to protect your eyes?

HO 3 · 31-10-2014, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MAGPIE

Yep must be hanging out for a Hulk thread to "take the edge off"

I can see it already Friday night Hulk thread..............."Who is going to modify their FGX Falcon with bolt on VF Commodore parts?"

Cheers Mick

fgpsi · 31-10-2014, 11:49 AM

I really think they look better with the chrome strip in the body colour... Thoughts?

**Sorted** · 31-10-2014, 11:51 AM

Chrome Strip looks better imo

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Originally Posted by HO 3

I can see it already Friday night Hulk thread..............."Who is going to modify their FGX Falcon with bolt on VF Commodore parts?"

Cheers Mick

Answer = POLYAL

lol

Freiherr · 31-10-2014, 12:40 PM

Body colour suits XR6 with the single pipe but chrome better suits the XR8 with the quad pipes.