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09-03-2015, 10:50 PM | #12541 | ||
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Apparently it's only used to tow and push cars at the proving ground. Nothing special.
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10-03-2015, 09:00 AM | #12542 | ||
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Im left wondering how there is such a high demand for the new/last XR8?
Everyone ive spoken to didnt know there was a new falcon, let alone an XR8, nor they even stopped making them for awhile. My only guess is all the allocated XR8's have gone to Fordforums members, friends & families of production workers & ford dealer employees. |
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10-03-2015, 09:28 AM | #12543 | |||
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My wife wouldn't know about the new Falcon because she's not a car person. And anyone who's had an XR in the past and wants to buy a little bit of history.
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10-03-2015, 09:32 AM | #12544 | |||
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10-03-2015, 09:35 AM | #12545 | |||
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Especially when you consider that the likes of ranger that sold well over 20,000 units last year. It doesn't take much to have 1200 customers in a population of over 20 million people. |
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10-03-2015, 10:02 AM | #12546 | |||
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Sure there are alot of people who dont know about the new Falcon or the XR8, but those people probably dont really care either.
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10-03-2015, 01:45 PM | #12547 | ||
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10-03-2015, 05:43 PM | #12548 | ||
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Hey guys
I had my hot laps at Hampton Downs yesterday and all I can say is WOW!!! I got to do 3 laps with John McIntyre in the passenger seat and then he took me for 2 laps. The first thing I was aware of was that the seating position at it's lowest point was really good, I certainly wouldn't have wanted it any lower. The power and sound from the supercharged V8 was insane!! Definitely a beast of a car!! Here is some pics I took and a real short vid of the car on the front straight at 210kph. The whole run was professionally filmed with cameras and go-pro's so as soon as it is edited and I get a copy I will add a decent video. Cheers Dwayne http://vid287.photobucket.com/albums...p/DSCF8703.mp4
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10-03-2015, 06:13 PM | #12549 | |||
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10-03-2015, 06:18 PM | #12550 | ||
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I was gob smacked at the performance!! He said the quickest he could get his last supertourer to on the straight was 242 kph and that is a dedicated race car so considering the weight difference and the fact the XR8 was on road tyres (Dunlops) that's pretty bloody impressive!!
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10-03-2015, 08:44 PM | #12551 | |||
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Went to my nearest Ford dealer and put down a deposit for an auto XR8, no questions asked. I joined FordForums about 2 weeks after that. My Dad worked for Ford from 1970 to 1996 and tested some nice Falcons in his pre-delivery inspector job. I have no other relatives at Ford. So, I am your average Joe Blow the retiree about to relive his boyhood dreams with a homegrown muscle car. |
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10-03-2015, 09:29 PM | #12552 | |||
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The demand for the cars is coming from enthusiasts, people who bleed blue and in most cases are fulfilling a dream of owning an Australia made V8 Ford Falcon. Simple as that.
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10-03-2015, 10:40 PM | #12553 | ||
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Nope just cant like the rear on these cars, just look soft.
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10-03-2015, 11:03 PM | #12554 | ||
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10-03-2015, 11:13 PM | #12555 | ||
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Yep there are drivers already used to seeing this in there mirrors (close up)
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10-03-2015, 11:17 PM | #12556 | ||
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This will be the most seen *** from any car or bike, delivery end of this month. 0- 100 ks in under 2.5 seconds
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10-03-2015, 11:39 PM | #12557 | ||
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11-03-2015, 12:38 PM | #12558 | ||
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11-03-2015, 01:08 PM | #12559 | ||
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Thats a very round mulberry bush we're circling. Everyone is entitled to their opinion thats life no winners. Softer it is to me, but it has a classy look to me that makes that appropriate, classiest looking butt on a Falc ever, period. Jims bodily adventures are showing that with the FG wing etc it can look plenty tough too.
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11-03-2015, 02:22 PM | #12560 | |||
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12-03-2015, 01:08 PM | #12561 | ||
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I got a phone call this morning, got my SIDO number & was told my XR8 gets built in July and delivered in august!
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12-03-2015, 01:35 PM | #12562 | ||
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Why the wait? Are the parts not ready to go? Or are they spacing out production as they would rather trickle along than pump them out?
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12-03-2015, 01:41 PM | #12563 | ||
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12-03-2015, 01:55 PM | #12564 | ||
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Building the motors is the problem. I think they can only build 3 a day now. They need to stagger the build.
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12-03-2015, 02:06 PM | #12565 | ||
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How long between stages with the XR8 build. I received the " ready for you new adventure" email from Ford 3 weeks ago. Can't wait for Stage 2 when the car starts to get built!
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12-03-2015, 02:21 PM | #12566 | |||
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Meanwhile my dealer showed me my car is due in Vista to be built in under 3 weeks and delivered in under 6 and I haven't gotten an email..... Happy with getting the car. |
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15-03-2015, 01:21 PM | #12568 | ||
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Great result in the v8s at the Grand Prix. 1/2 ford in all 4 races... Not a bad start for the FGX!
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16-03-2015, 09:44 PM | #12569 | ||
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Hi everyone. I'm new to the forum - sorry if this is in the wrong place.
Re: XR8 engine builders. I have mine on order (Kinetic, manual, August delivery), and am compiling a list of engine builders. I have a few already, but does anyone know: DD: Damian _________ ? RR: Ryan __________ ? Cheers BJP |
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