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30-12-2014, 05:52 PM | #12031 | |||
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30-12-2014, 06:38 PM | #12032 | ||
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Wasn't the g6et a faster car in a straight line than xr6t because of the softer suspension helping it get traction? I think the rspec suspension would hamper the xr6t going straight. Maybe just put the 275's on and stick with current setup?
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30-12-2014, 06:48 PM | #12033 | |||
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30-12-2014, 06:52 PM | #12034 | ||
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I put my money on the turbo being faster than the Ausi Miami.
As long as it has 275 tyres and can get grip.
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30-12-2014, 06:59 PM | #12035 | |||
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At 110kph the turbo walks away.
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30-12-2014, 07:07 PM | #12036 | |||
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What happens in first gear is obviously very important and that will have a big effect on the 400 metre time, but I've seen GPS Data that shows an Auto GT can gain a touch over one and a half car lengths over an Auto F6 from 70 kmh to the end of 400 metres, and that's a bit over one and a half tenths. Same location same day. However as my Performance box GPS data has shown, most of the time lost or gained in the early part of a 400 metre run will flow into the end time. So if an F6 can get to 70 kmh say 2 tenths faster, then it should hold the GT off for at least around 400 metres. The GT hangs onto it's peak torque for longer than the F6 and gains in the last part of each gear, so for example if it's got the same torque at say 15% more revs than the F6, then it's producing 15% more power, but the push in the back is the same (well almost except for a slight loss from more wind resistance at the higher speed). I think too that the Bi Modal exhaust and air intake probably gives a bit more performance to the Miami as the car reaches higher speeds, with the rush of air into that large intake and the vacuum at the back of the car with the Muffler opened up. I think one point in favour of the F6 though, is that (with it's intercooler) it can apparently keep full pace up longer than the 335 kW Miami, being less likely to need a cooldown run between tests. |
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30-12-2014, 07:19 PM | #12037 | ||
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Yep. I am sure if they build it there will be plenty of drag strip comparisons.
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30-12-2014, 07:51 PM | #12038 | |||
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When u consider the I6 being intercooled on 18psi and the Miami no I/C at 9psi the miami has more than held it's own on that dyno sheet. In the end cubes and cylinders matter and if u intercool and run 18psi through the Miami it would blitz that F6.. Both great engines but the I6 is back bein little brother where it should be. The V8 falcon will retire on top...just!! (My prediction) But as far as Australian designed/built engines go nothing comes close to the I6 and it's journey from a carby fed 250 cross flow to the DOHC turbo intercooled monster that tormented HSV's for a decade! |
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30-12-2014, 08:02 PM | #12039 | |||
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30-12-2014, 08:17 PM | #12040 | |||
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30-12-2014, 08:20 PM | #12041 | ||||
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I don’t watch a great deal of Television so if Ford isn’t already doing it they should be showing edited versions in primetime. http://www.ford.com.au/falcon-fanatics?bannerid=Falcon_24134205_Xaxis_FOA This is also a review in Drive. It’s dated the 24th December so it may already have been posted. http://www.drive.com.au/new-car-reviews/ford-falcon-xr8-new-car-review-20141230-12djke.html Quote:
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30-12-2014, 08:20 PM | #12042 | ||
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Has anyone seen a stock FGX XR8 do a quality pass yet??
Don't really have a time the XR6T310 needs to beat yet. XR8 might be the same spec as R-Spec GT but I wouldn't assume It can't do a slightly quicker time. Smaller kit, no massive wing, different aeros and a massive CAI grille up front could only help 1/4 mile times if anything u would think. |
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30-12-2014, 08:24 PM | #12043 | |||
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30-12-2014, 08:29 PM | #12044 | ||
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30-12-2014, 08:29 PM | #12045 | ||
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The XR8 should do around 12.5 - 12.8.
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30-12-2014, 08:29 PM | #12046 | |||
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Fixed. Go for it gents! http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...27#post5293227 |
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30-12-2014, 08:33 PM | #12047 | ||
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Not much heavier but it is heavier. GTF is 1835 vs 1858 (1861 auto). So it's gained a little weight but it's still extra weight.
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30-12-2014, 11:19 PM | #12048 | |||
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Or it's just a mistake like half of the other info released in the FGX brochures lol One of the build guys will know.. |
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31-12-2014, 01:10 PM | #12049 | ||
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Have they started clearing out Geelong already...? I noticed there were some robots in the junkyard beside the highway...
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31-12-2014, 02:42 PM | #12050 | ||
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31-12-2014, 03:49 PM | #12051 | ||
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31-12-2014, 04:07 PM | #12052 | ||
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Sync 2 is s hit
So slow when you touch the screen to actually respond |
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31-12-2014, 04:14 PM | #12053 | ||
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Also Sam Hall from Drive saying that it has 'uninspiring styling' what a deekhead
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31-12-2014, 04:36 PM | #12054 | ||
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Do you have any more info in Sync 2 fgpsi? Curious to know more thoughts if you've played with it for a bit.
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31-12-2014, 05:37 PM | #12055 | ||
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Played with it for a bit but it takes so long to respond when you actually touch the screen I couldn't be stuffed using it any longer. It's like a $32 generic Chinese tablet off ebay
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31-12-2014, 05:37 PM | #12056 | ||
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31-12-2014, 05:44 PM | #12057 | |||
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Wouldn't doubt the falcon was just a way to clear out some sync2 stock so Fords important cars (anything not built here) can have the good stuff fitted haha! |
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31-12-2014, 06:28 PM | #12058 | ||
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Saw an orange XR8 on the hwy near Lindfield today,for me the first one on the road and as I flashed my lights a highway patrol emerged 3 cars behind. Congrats to the owner.
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31-12-2014, 06:40 PM | #12059 | ||
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That's a bit disappointing to hear to be honest. It didn't seem that bad when I first saw it. Interested to hear what the people who have already collected their car have to say about Sync2.
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31-12-2014, 07:56 PM | #12060 | |||
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I have no issues with it. The voice control is great when your driving, not having to touch your phone and all. Just don't slur your words. Personally I think it's a good bit of kit. As to it being slow, it only takes a sec to move between screens. No bigy. iPhone works very well with the system ( phone and iPod). Honestly , no complaints. Cheers, Garry.
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