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

[AUS GRUNT]

has the gt-f been out enough lately to snap a video of it ?...probly only a couple months till they start building them for production i guess, do you reckon it sounds/ goes noticeably better than the current bossgt

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by AUS GRUNT

has the gt-f been out enough lately to snap a video of it ?...probly only a couple months till they start building them for production i guess, do you reckon it sounds/ goes noticeably better than the current bossgt

Hey,

I think I said a few blogs ago I was sitting half a click away when it did it's first lap and god did it take off and make some noise but due to road works its been only a one quik lapper ATM

And was under pressure to get the Everest, and was also focused on the unbaged escort running around, its hard to explain but the cars sneak up on ya

Spyman

[AUS GRUNT]

Originally Posted by spyman03

Hey,

I think I said a few blogs ago I was sitting half a click away when it did it's first lap and god did it take off and make some noise but due to road works its been only a one quik lapper ATM

And was under pressure to get the Everest, and was also focused on the unbaged escort running around, its hard to explain but the cars sneak up on ya

Spyman

ok, fair enough...seems like ford has a fair bit on the go ATM

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by AUS GRUNT

ok, f..seems like ford has a fair bit on the go ATM

Hey,

They are flat out ATM


Spyman

[Focused]

Originally Posted by AUS GRUNT

ok, fair enough...seems like ford has a fair bit on the go ATM

None of the media seem interested in the fact that Ford Aus are employing more engineers, investing millions and are currently flat out with many different projects. They're more interested in the typical doom-and-gloom headline grabbers about factories closing.. *shakes head*

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by Focused

None of the media seem interested in the fact that Ford Aus are employing more engineers, investing millions and are currently flat out with many different projects. They're more interested in the typical doom-and-gloom headline grabbers about factories closing.. *shakes head*

Hey,
Just btw you,me,and the web Ford have upset a few in media with the 60th ute photo spread using the ranger in it

This should be a warning to how quik FH will pass into history

Spyman

[spyman03]

Hey,

Boot seams to have been dropped off

So here it is again sorry guys

Spyman

[FORD5]

Thanks spy man!

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by FORD5

Thanks spy man!

Hey,
No probs

Sorry my lap top is under the whether ATM

Needs a de bug I think

Spyman

[AUS GRUNT]

hmm, so i wonder when ford plan on doing the official unveiling of it...if i remember correctly the fg was revealed in march or april 2008...i would expect this one to be soon, maybe along side the gt-f reveal

[AUS GRUNT]

Originally Posted by spyman03

Hey,
No probs

Sorry my lap top is under the whether ATM

Needs a de bug I think

Spyman

from the pics of your laptop screen before, it looked like it could do with an update...as the cream colour seems to be only the older pc's/laptop's

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by AUS GRUNT

from the pics of your laptop screen before, it looked like it could do with an update...as the cream colour seems to be only the older pc's/laptop's

Hey,

She's a new window 8 machine
It's got a bug
Spyman

[AUS GRUNT]

Originally Posted by spyman03

Hey,

She's a new window 8 machine
It's got a bug
Spyman

oh ok, didn't think they still had that colour...anyway i hope that injury of yours doesn't effect your camera ability, when do you think you are gonna tease us with some more pics oh and just wondering, since they are going with the taillights into the boot lid where are the bagdes (ie xr,g6 etc) going to be placed

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by spyman03

Hey,

Boot seams to have been dropped off

So here it is again sorry guys

Spyman

Oh no, hope the falcon doesn't die looking like a Toyota Aurion

[Bobman]

Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Oh no, hope the falcon doesn't die looking like a Toyota Aurion

Relax

People said the same thing about the VF and people warmed to it.

[OLD BALDY]

Hey, Spyman, those nasty contractors would not take spy photos would they!!!!!

[Renegade]

Spyman,

Do you know if they are keeping the full rear boot spoiler like on the current FG XR6 or are they going with the slimmer looking spoiler like the pic of the Jag that I posted?

Same as VF SV6?

[Dr Smith]

Originally Posted by spyman03

Hey,

Boot seams to have been dropped off

So here it is again sorry guys

Spyman

Would it be fair to say the new rear lights give the car a lower/wider look? IMHO this is always aesthetically a better look an any car.
I'd say the next and last :( Falcon will look more upmarket across all models.

[block58]

And with some shoddy Photoshopping, the puzzle is coming together

[Professor Farnsworth]

Turning it into the Fusion. Coincidence? Nahh

[Callum31]

Personally I reckon the 2014 Falcon's rear lights will look better than the 2015 Ford Mondeo/Fusion's!

[block58]

How close, spyman?

[XtRmn8]

Looks like the trip running across the boot between the two lights is split into two. Upper section is painted and lower section (connecting the white part of the lenses) is chrome.

I also appears that the indentation in the boot lid for the number plate section is a lot more gradual and overall wider compared to the FG.

Should look nice.

[FalconXV]

I hope they do something really special for the launch, emphasizing what a part of Australian scenery it's become over the years and what a unique product it is in the Ford world. Someone should make a montage of Falcons: from Bathurst winning GTHO's, to rusty abandoned XD-Fs in the Top End to a fleet of BF taxi wagons. Submit it to Ford for use at the launch event. Spyman is doing more to generate interest than Ford is, so I hope they take notice and give the car the celebration it deserves, instead of suppressing it to promote future models.

One need only look to FoA's fB page to see people STILL commenting angrily when they ignore Falcon. I know the commercial reality etc, but they should do everything they can to appease their loyal fan base and give Falcon the respect it deserves.

PS Back end looks hawt.

[Focused]

Originally Posted by FalconXV

I hope they do something really special for the launch, emphasizing what a part of Australian scenery it's become over the years and what a unique product it is in the Ford world. Someone should make a montage of Falcons: from Bathurst winning GTHO's, to rusty abandoned XD-Fs in the Top End to a fleet of BF taxi wagons. Submit it to Ford for use at the launch event. Spyman is doing more to generate interest than Ford is, so I hope they take notice and give the car the celebration it deserves, instead of suppressing it to promote future models.

One need only look to FoA's fB page to see people STILL commenting angrily when they ignore Falcon. I know the commercial reality etc, but they should do everything they can to appease their loyal fan base and give Falcon the respect it deserves.

PS Back end looks hawt.

Ah I think Ford are trying to move away from the whole bogan-driving rusty XD Falcon and dirty, smelly, lost taxi wagons thing.
It would be like doing a tourism video for Australia and including Adelaide and Canberra (haha... I'm joking...partially...)

Ford are being a lot nicer than many of their "fans" have been. This forum probably demonstrates the stark differences between the two types of Ford fans. You've got a few people willing to put down their hard-earned cash on performance Falcon. These are the true fans. Then you've got quite a few more who haven't stopped bagging Ford for the last 12 months (and, might I add, have never bought a new Ford and don't intend on doing so). The latter have filled up Ford's facebook page with rubbish whinging about how Ford aren't going to build a car they weren't going to buy anyway. These are also the type who'll whinge when Ford launch a 351kW special and how Ford can launch a face lifted Falcon even though they're not going to make any money of it. And then they'll whinge that Ford aren't revealed photos of their still-secret new car simply because people want to see it. I mean, how dare they do what every other successful company does and keep it's own trade-secrets until it decided it's right to launch the new product...

[FalconXV]

Originally Posted by Focused

Ah I think Ford are trying to move away from the whole bogan-driving rusty XD Falcon and dirty, smelly, lost taxi wagons thing.
It would be like doing a tourism video for Australia and including Adelaide and Canberra (haha... I'm joking...partially...)

Ford are being a lot nicer than many of their "fans" have been. This forum probably demonstrates the stark differences between the two types of Ford fans. You've got a few people willing to put down their hard-earned cash on performance Falcon. These are the true fans. Then you've got quite a few more who haven't stopped bagging Ford for the last 12 months (and, might I add, have never bought a new Ford and don't intend on doing so). The latter have filled up Ford's facebook page with rubbish whinging about how Ford aren't going to build a car they weren't going to buy anyway. These are also the type who'll whinge when Ford launch a 351kW special and how Ford can launch a face lifted Falcon even though they're not going to make any money of it. And then they'll whinge that Ford aren't revealed photos of their still-secret new car simply because people want to see it. I mean, how dare they do what every other successful company does and keep it's own trade-secrets until it decided it's right to launch the new product...

I suggested the rusty ones, because for better or worse its one of many images of Falcon on our scenery, and would add a post modern twist. I am somebody looking to buy one, just wanted to throw some ideas around. I don't have unrealistic expectations, all i ask is they do something cool with the launch. Holden's easter Egg hunt with VF wouldn't be hard to top.

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by Focused

AFord are being a lot nicer than many of their "fans" have been. This forum probably demonstrates the stark differences between the two types of Ford fans. You've got a few people willing to put down their hard-earned cash on performance Falcon. These are the true fans. Then you've got quite a few more who haven't stopped bagging Ford for the last 12 months (and, might I add, have never bought a new Ford and don't intend on doing so). The latter have filled up Ford's facebook page with rubbish whinging about how Ford aren't going to build a car they weren't going to buy anyway. These are also the type who'll whinge when Ford launch a 351kW special and how Ford can launch a face lifted Falcon even though they're not going to make any money of it. And then they'll whinge that Ford aren't revealed photos of their still-secret new car simply because people want to see it. I mean, how dare they do what every other successful company does and keep it's own trade-secrets until it decided it's right to launch the new product...

I'm betting most of those sorts of people have also been calling for the return of the XR8, yet still won't buy one when they are released.

[SensationFG8]

Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

I'm betting most of those sorts of people have also been calling for the return of the XR8, yet still won't buy one when they are released.

I was calling for the XR8 return but sadly wont be buying one (unless my GTF deal falls through).

To be honest lots of what Ford does frustrates me, not releasing FH stuff yet is not one of them.

The launch of the GTF is a classic. I'm a very fact driven person and really need more detail than what they've given me to decide on a purchase. At this late stage all the info should be there but it's not!

[Road_Warrior]

Originally Posted by SensationFG8

I was calling for the XR8 return but sadly wont be buying one (unless my GTF deal falls through).

To be honest lots of what Ford does frustrates me, not releasing FH stuff yet is not one of them.

The launch of the GTF is a classic. I'm a very fact driven person and really need more detail than what they've given me to decide on a purchase. At this late stage all the info should be there but it's not!

What they should have done is provided full (confidential) disclosure to people who paid deposits with a rider requiring the purchaser to maintain confidentiality until the embargo ends. At least then the person who paid the deposit will be satisfied knowing all the details, and Ford keeps it under wraps to everyone else.

[Focused]

Originally Posted by SensationFG8

I was calling for the XR8 return but sadly wont be buying one (unless my GTF deal falls through).

You'll be forgiven for not buying an XR8 if you buy a GT-F!

I'm often a defender of Ford's marketing team but the GT-F launch is a joke. They've released absolutely nothing other than the fact that it's coming. Oh, and the price... It would have been an improvement even if they'd just revealed the new badge!