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

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by V8 Ghia Mike

Probably to stop your kid or dog from being decapitated if accidentally hitting the up function...

I'd be happy with auto up only on the driver's window.

Mike

Most (if not all) window switches on the drivers door have a lock to stop the others being operated.

[Franco Cozzo]

Originally Posted by V8 Ghia Mike

Probably to stop your kid or dog from being decapitated if accidentally hitting the up function...

I'd be happy with auto up only on the driver's window.

Mike

They have safety cutouts on them, I jammed my forearm in a Honda trying to get the keys out of the ignition after I closed the door when I was working there.

I put the window up with the auto up and tried to reach in to get the keys out and was too slow lol.

It just cut out after a few seconds.

[Focused]

Originally Posted by Big Damo

I put the window up with the auto up and tried to reach in to get the keys out and was too slow lol.

Natural selection 101 right there. ;)

[stevefreestyle]

Originally Posted by Thunder

As do pretty must most cars lol

But I like the fact that i got 5 different sets of keys floating in the bottom of my work bag, and i don't need to find the fob to unlock the car I'm currently driving. Proper keyless entry is a blessing when you're standing in the rain trying to find your remote fob! Lol

OOOPs....Palm on forehead !!! Sorry about that !

[superroo]

Originally Posted by Nikked

In an effort to get this thread back on track, I'll leave with this.

Bonnet is wrong!

[CyberWasp]

Can I ask how is it so many know what it looks like on this thread, say what is right / wrong ect. How are you guys tied in?

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by superroo

Bonnet is wrong!

I wish I knew what it needed, more modeo-ish...bigger bulge...shaker scoop...

[FalconXV]

This thread is always buzzing-36 viewers right now and its 10.25. Who says there's no interest in Falcon?
I hope the reveal isn't a competition like Go Further/Mustang events; I think they should let anyone who wishes to attend do so. I'll be there with bells on.

[nstg8a]

Doesn't the xr get a terri turbo style scoop? With shaker style intake?

[Auslandau]

Originally Posted by CyberWasp

Can I ask how is it so many know what it looks like on this thread, say what is right / wrong ect. How are you guys tied in?

There are people here who work at Ford and have had viewing, either all, parts or in drawings. Fact is, promise to privacy is still prevalent

[barra240t]

more this bonnet?

[JPFS1]

I wouldn't say it's more mondeo'ish

Nikked that's a great effort. Some of the lines and proportions of the upper grille not quite right, but it's close.

All I can say is if you like the render by nikked, then you will like the real thing even more... No disrespect nikked. ��

[FGX-351]

That render has really grown on me, I want one.

[Kieron]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Falcon is a dirty word. Territory being an SUV has at least some appeal and if Ford bother doing any advertising of locally made products it is the Territory they choose to do it with.

Agreed mate, and I'm sure it's the reason Ford have dropped the Falcon badging and are not pushing it. Ford Aus I believe are in the midst of a transformation away from the Falcon car co. and are ahead of the game compared to the Commodore car co.

[Luke Plaizier]

Originally Posted by Nikked

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Teehee - wok-eyed fog lamps - Teehee

I hope there's not so much sharpness in the upper edge of the grille line.

From that render - especially the outer edge of the headlights, which I note were done with Spymans advice - it looks like they may get away without having to change the front fenders from the FG. I'd be almost willing to gamble that posibility - and it might be worth an FG Fender Render of your design Nikked to see if it would work (unless this is all moot and we've seen spyshots showing that the fender-to-headlight-outer-edge profile is now different).

Some of the rear shots, especially that sexy Jag-on-an-FG render many pages back, look like they could be doing the same regarding the rear fenders too, especially those renders where the rear indicator upper curve line matches.

Which means, I wonder if there'll be a market for sadists/enthusiasts wanting an FZ Front/Rear BAR/Bonnet/Boot/Lights onto their FG.....


Lukeyson

[JPFS1]

Originally Posted by Luke Plaizier

Teehee - wok-eyed fog lamps - Teehee

I hope there's not so much sharpness in the upper edge of the grille line.

From that render - especially the outer edge of the headlights, which I note were done with Spymans advice - it looks like they may get away without having to change the front fenders from the FG. I'd be almost willing to gamble that posibility - and it might be worth an FG Fender Render of your design Nikked to see if it would work (unless this is all moot and we've seen spyshots showing that the fender-to-headlight-outer-edge profile is now different).

Some of the rear shots, especially that sexy Jag-on-an-FG render many pages back, look like they could be doing the same regarding the rear fenders too, especially those renders where the rear indicator upper curve line matches.

Which means, I wonder if there'll be a market for sadists/enthusiasts wanting an FZ Front/Rear BAR/Bonnet/Boot/Lights onto their FG.....


Lukeyson

unfortunately not so easy. much of the front end mounting is different, RGOR changes etc.

[JPFS1]

Just a guess, but I would extend the headlights in to the nose cone a little further, make the top half of the upper grille opening more proportional to the size of the lower half, lining up the top outer edges with the headlight inner cut/angle. I'd be lining up the outer bonnet line with the outer LED line of the headlight also.

This is based on the spyman pics posted on the web and the official teaser shots that have been released to the public.

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by JPFS1

unfortunately not so easy. much of the front end mounting is different, RGOR changes etc.

won't stop people doing it ;)

probably in 10 years though when they're the new E series

[Road_Warrior]

Anyone got a half-decent side on shot of the Falcon from the 'Go Further' teaser? Particularly the driver's door handle.

[Professor Farnsworth]

i'm tipping it will have keyless entry if that's what you're asking - at least on high end models

[Smoke Pursuit]

Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

i'm tipping it will have keyless entry if that's what you're asking - at least on high end models

It doesnt.

[Professor Farnsworth]

says who?

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

i'm tipping it will have keyless entry if that's what you're asking - at least on high end models

Well, that is why I am asking yes. I'm getting conflicting information about it.

I'll be rather bummed if it doesn't.

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

Well, that is why I am asking yes. I'm getting conflicting information about it.

I'll be rather bummed if it doesn't.

it'd be a bit embarassing if it doesn't to be honest - my 2012 Rio has it

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

it'd be a bit embarassing if it doesn't to be honest - my 2012 Rio has it

As a baseline feature yes, it should have it. The bits are in the parts bin for it and it's more of a no-brainer feature than more superfluous stuff like remote start and a friggin HUD.

Won't necessarily stop me from buying one, mind you.

[I6DOHC]

Keyless entry, HUD, slipper holders....the list goes on. I reckon the for FH should be on the differences it will be known to have.

One thing the mighty Falcon is still coming with are the politically incorrect (& Australian engineered) stump pulling I6 turbo & ball tearing S/C 5.0 Miami v8. Both are packaged in a great family size car (which incidentally you can fit a pram AND all your groceries in the boot at the same time) with sweet driving dynamics that are a ***** load better than any similarly priced SUV. With prices of the I6 turbo falling to sub-40k atm, the value equation of bang-4-buck is there for the taking...but for a limited time only (2016?).

Like everyone else I'll lament the fact it will most likely miss out on a really cool laser guided highway overtaking superboost push to pass button or the integrated seat scratchers during the lunch-time p!ssing contests...but at least I know at the end of the day I can strap in, hit the loud pedal and still have some fun.

Time for some real marketing again, lose the pink purses and pitch the falcon for what it is.

[CyberWasp]

The important thing is, will it have shoe storage under the seat and will we be able to sing in it the same as the girl in the Focus commercial.

[stevefreestyle]

Originally Posted by Nikked

I wish I knew what it needed, more modeo-ish...bigger bulge...shaker scoop...

Wasn't there a reference on the Ford AU website (movie) of a possible 2014 XR8 Bonnet Shaker Intake ? as here.....:

[JPFS1]

thats just the mad max concept.

[LooLoo18]

Originally Posted by dirtyclevo

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spots on the back bumper for reverse sensors? room for a camera? they must have one. its basically standard now, especially on a "large" car

Went past one of these today out near Little River the car behind it would of had a good view the rear section of the black mask had come away and was flapping in the wind

Also went past a LHD Transit on the same road