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02-03-2016, 01:39 PM | #13351 | ||
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02-03-2016, 04:54 PM | #13352 | ||
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What colour sprint are people buying ?
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02-03-2016, 05:53 PM | #13353 | ||
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There's a Sprint thread, and judging from the posts, plenty of Winter White with a few going Silhouette to disguise the black roof.
Thread: http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...64#post5605364
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02-03-2016, 10:24 PM | #13354 | |||
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02-03-2016, 11:03 PM | #13355 | ||
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Just got confirmation of my xr6t ute yesterday. They're telling me it has to come with a tow pack that I didn't order!! WTF!
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03-03-2016, 12:00 AM | #13356 | |||
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An update: Apparently the FG X & late FG MkII Falcons share the same steering wheel. I noticed the rubber 9 and 3 o'clock section of the steering wheel lose their grip over time, which is exacerbated by summer heat. It now feels like an ordinary steering wheel. Still at least it's not as bad as a sticky, melting dashboard that reflects an uncomfortable amount of sunlight. Otherwise to all those who have ordered XR6 & XR8 sprints, enjoy them please and I'd hate to see them modified or crashed. Quote:
I was considering Smoke as a troll colour. It blends with the road really well. Seems like more people around me behave when a clean, white Falcon rocks up.
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04-03-2016, 09:13 PM | #13357 | ||
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Got the news today I should receive delivery in May.... Hoping there are no delays with this one!!! Can not come quick enough!
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Current rides, FG X Smoke XR8 SPRINT Manual, BA XR6T Manual in Blueprint, Lightning Strike XR6 Ute FG X. Have had XH Panel Van - White, AUII Spack silhouette auto, BA Ute - White, BF Ute - White, FG dedicated gas Ute - lightning strike, FG Ecolpi ute work - white. |
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04-03-2016, 09:14 PM | #13358 | |||
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Hmmm this is now the hard part.... Giving up the car I have had for 11 years now.....
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Current rides, FG X Smoke XR8 SPRINT Manual, BA XR6T Manual in Blueprint, Lightning Strike XR6 Ute FG X. Have had XH Panel Van - White, AUII Spack silhouette auto, BA Ute - White, BF Ute - White, FG dedicated gas Ute - lightning strike, FG Ecolpi ute work - white. |
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04-03-2016, 09:21 PM | #13359 | ||
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04-03-2016, 09:23 PM | #13360 | ||
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Wish I could... Already have too many Regos and insurance per year! Oh and the lack of space to keep it garaged!
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Current rides, FG X Smoke XR8 SPRINT Manual, BA XR6T Manual in Blueprint, Lightning Strike XR6 Ute FG X. Have had XH Panel Van - White, AUII Spack silhouette auto, BA Ute - White, BF Ute - White, FG dedicated gas Ute - lightning strike, FG Ecolpi ute work - white. |
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04-03-2016, 10:21 PM | #13361 | ||
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I know the feeling but I've sold cars in the past that I regret doing so.. Just consider it carefully
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05-03-2016, 08:57 AM | #13362 | ||
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Me too! (Capri V6 , Lotus Twin Cam Escort, HQ 253 Sandman( Chrome Yellow!)Wish I had them all now.:(:(
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05-03-2016, 10:25 AM | #13363 | ||
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05-03-2016, 05:46 PM | #13364 | ||
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You know what, the BA XR6T was my halo car. Couldn't get the cash together to get one then, so got a NA xr6 from pickles in 2003... still in the family my baby brother bought it off me. Still that Red topped motor, just had to have one. Took me another 10 yrs.
When I get the space I'll definitely try to get a clean example for memories if nothing else |
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05-03-2016, 08:35 PM | #13365 | |||
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I would love to keep mine.... Had it for 11 years now... And any speck of a stone chip... I've had fixed... Every time a stone chip has happened I've almost ended up in the fetal position! Haha Now I know one massive problem I will have with the sprint when it arrives.... I will be worse!!!!!!!!!
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07-03-2016, 01:47 PM | #13366 | |||
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15-03-2016, 06:01 AM | #13368 | |||
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https://www.carsales.com.au/bncis/de...12448749/?Cr=0
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15-03-2016, 09:34 PM | #13369 | |||
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17-03-2016, 05:49 PM | #13370 | ||
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Appologies if this is not the best place for this question. Mods please move if you think it appropriate.
I am looking at the standard xr8 and it appears they all have 30 series tires on the rear and 35 on the front which seems a little odd. I guess that if someone puts 35 series replacements on the rear to match the fronts they will throw the speedo reading out a bit? Is it possible for a ford service technician to correct the speedo for such a change, or do they all display enough over the actual speed for you to get away with such a change?
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17-03-2016, 06:28 PM | #13371 | |||
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17-03-2016, 08:18 PM | #13372 | ||
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Have just put 245/35/19s and 275/30/19s on mine and they look very matched, fwiw.
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17-03-2016, 09:51 PM | #13373 | |||
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17-03-2016, 10:33 PM | #13374 | ||
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Apparently the 265 Pirelli is wider than the 275 Dunlop.
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17-03-2016, 10:58 PM | #13375 | ||
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Yeh the contact patch depends on the angle of the tread as it approaches each sidewall. Some are more angled than others.
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17-03-2016, 11:22 PM | #13376 | |||
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More side wall on the rears to soak up the massive torque shock load on the hard launches that these Sprint weapons are capable off. Cheers Mick |
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18-03-2016, 08:35 AM | #13377 | ||
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Check out the spec's on the Pirelli tryes via this site;
https://tiresize.com/tires/Pirelli/P-Zero.htm It shows that the fronts (245/35/ZR19) have a diameter of 25.9 inch and tread width of 8.7 inch. the rears (265/35/ZR19) @ 26.3 inch diameter and 9.7 inch tread width. Compare this to the Bridgestone Potenza RE050A as commonly used on Holdens, (275/35/ZR19) with 26.5 mm Dia and an even bigger tread width of 10.2 inch. |
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18-03-2016, 01:42 PM | #13378 | ||
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8 Sprint is in build!!!!!
Even managed to see a pic of it coming out of body build.... CAN'T WAIT!
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Current rides, FG X Smoke XR8 SPRINT Manual, BA XR6T Manual in Blueprint, Lightning Strike XR6 Ute FG X. Have had XH Panel Van - White, AUII Spack silhouette auto, BA Ute - White, BF Ute - White, FG dedicated gas Ute - lightning strike, FG Ecolpi ute work - white. |
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23-03-2016, 10:21 PM | #13379 | ||
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Hi DamoAu,
I have the same car on order. Do you have any good photos of an XR8 Sprint in Smoke? I cant find a good one anywhere... Also, how did you get the photo of your car in build? Do you need to know someone there??? (build #125 here). Cheers, Pez
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23-03-2016, 10:35 PM | #13380 | |||
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I have build number 6.... Late april or May Delivery... by dealer actually reckons that even if the car is built it won't leave the factory till ford officially release them... Feel like a little kid before christmas at the moment.. I want my new toy dammit!
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Current rides, FG X Smoke XR8 SPRINT Manual, BA XR6T Manual in Blueprint, Lightning Strike XR6 Ute FG X. Have had XH Panel Van - White, AUII Spack silhouette auto, BA Ute - White, BF Ute - White, FG dedicated gas Ute - lightning strike, FG Ecolpi ute work - white. |
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