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

[naddis01]

My only gripe with the current interior is that the steering wheel doesn't go high enough. I can't see the top of the Speedo in ours. I assume this won't be changing with the new model?

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by naddis01

My only gripe with the current interior is that the steering wheel doesn't go high enough. I can't see the top of the Speedo in ours. I assume this won't be changing with the new model?

hey and from the side shot I posted I don't think they've addressed the seat issues either

spyman

[Vormund]

Originally Posted by |Nate

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I do hope they use the headlights that were shown at their official events though, with the dual angel eye design, that looked so god damn good.

Looks like the front quarter panel is the same...from what we had already seen it lines up with what I thought.

I seriously think the only sheet metal changes will be the bonnet and boot lid. (like the Focus facelift for example) But I think they will be effective changes.

I think that dual angel eye design is for XR's it is their way of continuing on the theme. Mercedes did the same thing for the E-Class facelift.

[Smoke Pursuit]

Yes only sheet metal will be bonnet and bootlid. The way the new tailights run around the same on the guards just that the bumper is adjusted up.

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by naddis01

My only gripe with the current interior is that the steering wheel doesn't go high enough. I can't see the top of the Speedo in ours. I assume this won't be changing with the new model?

hey,

the wheel its self is looking old compared to the others in the range
(family)

spyman

[Smoke Pursuit]

Comeon spyman.... I know you have another pic to share!! Pretty please!

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

Yes only sheet metal will be bonnet and bootlid. The way the new tailights run around the same on the guards just that the bumper is adjusted up.

hey,

Watch this space


spyman

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

Comeon spyman.... I know you have another pic to share!! Pretty please!

hey,

you seriously want me dead.....lol


spyman

[Sam1112]

Originally Posted by spyman03

hey,

Watch this space



spyman

I get the feeling someone is holding back on us.....

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by Sam1112

I get the feeling someone is holding back on us.....

hey,

nope just want to get it right


spyman

[Road_Warrior]

If he revealed the whole thing, that would spoil the fun and suspense now wouldnt it...

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

If he revealed the whole thing, that would spoil the fun and suspense now wouldnt it...

hey,

just a bit of fun

but if you want to forward the price of a wheels mag ill be happy to take the money.......lol

we would be bored now if you had seen it all at once.....the previous posts have been a cracker


spyman

[XtRmn8]

Originally Posted by spyman03

im working on the rear atm so you'll have to wait until the weekend

want to show the neon strip in the rear lit up first then we will unveil the back end of the car

spyman.....

Good to have you back spyman.

Does the "neon strip" you refer to look anything like the new Kia Sorento rear light when lit up?

These are just bad google pictures i could find, but they look very nice at night in person.

[spyman03]

hey,

yea a long those lines more xf jag

carnt see why Vf was left behind in this department


like this but not across the bottom of the lens

look to the left

spyman

[XtRmn8]

Got it.

Not I know what you mean by neon strip

[spyman03]

hey,

I think some(BMW) call them third gen led but most ppl think along the line of the way the headlights are done or the rear on the wm stato if you just said led

neon is the simplest way of saying two leds projected into a tube in taillights



spyman

[Smoke Pursuit]

Neon would be cheaper too wouldnt it? Less need for extra LED's

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

Neon would be cheaper too wouldnt it? Less need for extra LED's

hey,

more about the fact leds are up in the 3 to 5 whatt range now no need to plaster the len with them

merc's using them as headlights now

one each end with a frosted tube in-between

spyman

[Polyal]

Doesnt matter what you call them they are nice.

[spyman03]

hey,

the car is very euro from the rear


spyman

[chookaradley]

Anyone remember the small sticker that adjourned the left hand rear quater vent window of Falcons in the 80's?

"Built with pride by the people of Ford Australia"

I think it would be a small but wonderfull tribute to all the hard working employees who have made this the last of a long line possible. It's certainly something that held pride of place on my EA many years ago when I had it

[chookaradley]

Double post

[Kayos]

I've got a A5 feeling, nice...

[No.6]

If those tail lights look anything like the audi led tail lights....my missus is going to kick my butt when I drive home one day in a new FH

[banarcus]

Originally Posted by chookaradley

Anyone remember the small sticker that adjourned the left hand rear quater vent window of Falcons in the 80's?

"Built with pride by the people of Ford Australia"

I think it would be a small but wonderfull tribute to all the hard working employees who have made this the last of a long line possible. It's certainly something that held pride of place on my EA many years ago when I had it

With an "Australian Made" triangle logo sticker plastered on one of the windows too. Too many Aussies turning their backs on Aussie made products.

[au2000]

I see some of spyman's pics have hit facebook

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by naddis01

My only gripe with the current interior is that the steering wheel doesn't go high enough. I can't see the top of the Speedo in ours. I assume this won't be changing with the new model?

Always thought being able to steer the wheel with your thighs in a Falcon along the highway was the best part of driving a Falcon. Compared to a Camry where you feel like a bus driver with the wheel facing straight up

[naddis01]

I know that was tongue in cheek but I think being able to see the speedo is more important especially since you can be in licence loosing territory very quickly in the turbo.

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by naddis01

I know that was tongue in cheek but I think being able to see the speedo is more important especially since you can be in licence loosing territory very quickly in the turbo.

Fg sports a digital speedo in the middle. Hardly ever bother watching the needle and dial

[PepeLePew]

I love the independence of the digital speedo either having the wheel low or high so you can rest your fingertips on the dash while you drive can we stop talking about this car now it's gonna make me poor.