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

[FPV GTHO]

I think most of the global models will only have it for 5-6 years before the next theme. Look at the timeframe between the Evos and Iosis concepts as indication for that.

[turbo4]

Originally Posted by spyman03

Hey,

History will say you saw it here first,the car media have written falcon off

Spyman

They might have written it off, but they do love putting crappy renders on the front page to sell magazines though

[Auslandau]

I do like the grill too but am worried that they are way to familiar and seeing them on every Ford from low to high spec, small, medium, and large, SUV and 4X4 it will get old very quickly.

Even though other brands such as BMW have had the same grill since day dot, the subtle differences between all models and the way it has evolved is enough to break the monotony ...... Ford do need to be careful that they are not limiting a new fresh and crisp design for the sake of a corporate image that might get boring quickly.

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by jpd80

There are people in the US already saying the Aston Martin grille is becoming too derivative,
it looks good IMO but wonder if all of the cars will date badly....

Hey,

We in media have been saying that when fusion first came out,

And sadly for our old girl it simply won't matter as falcon want get another update so enjoy it when you see it

I've seen them all and it's the best looking one yet.


Spyman

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by turbo4

They might have written it off, but they do love putting crappy renders on the front page to sell magazines though

Hey,

If you see how low the car mags are selling ATM you would understand y,
they do it to try and get you to open the covers

The only smart one was ACP in off loading the mags to others


Spyman

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by spyman03

Hey,

We in media have been saying that when fusion first came out,

And sadly for our old girl it simply won't matter as falcon want get another update so enjoy it when you see it

I've seen them all and it's the best looking one yet.


Spyman

Yeah but are GT LE buyers going to say, "Oh Dang I shoulda waited" when they see the XR8?

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by jpd80

Yeah but are GT LE buyers going to say, "Oh Dang I shoulda waited" when they see the XR8?

Hey,

That will be left up too the guy shelling out the cash in the end

If you want it badly you will shell out the $70,000+ for cow and a new bumper

Or get a fresh nose/tail with the same block with a Little cash in your hand.


Spyman

[SensationFG8]

It's surely more than just a new bumper though, it would've been nice for ford to release more info on both cars by now so people can make informed decisions.

[nstg8a]

Has ford made any contact with aff regarding these spy pics?

[AUS GRUNT]

Originally Posted by spyman03

And the orange gt-f had a set of seats trim not to similar to camaro in the head rest area and bloody low to the ground for testing




Spyman

hmm, do you think the ground clearance would be too low for being street legal...or do you reckon it may be a feature/setting for something like track setting or similar

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by AUS GRUNT

hmm, do you think the ground clearance would be too low for being street legal...or do you reckon it may be a feature/setting for something like track setting or similar

Hey,

From the way it was taking off more about grunt/traction testing,


Spyman

[Auslandau]

Originally Posted by nstg8a

Has ford made any contact with aff regarding these spy pics?

If Ford had a problem with these threads they would say so but there is nothing really that would get them concerned. If a full pic of the car was to appear, different story and would most probably be pulled to keep FoA on side and just to do the right thing by them.

Meanwhile ..... leave it to Spyman to tease. He appears to know how far he can go and what images to post without getting into much trouble

[au2000]

U've def had a busy weekend spyman haven't u !

[AUS GRUNT]

Originally Posted by spyman03

Hey,

From the way it was taking off more about grunt/traction testing,


Spyman

oh i get ya now...ready for launch/take-off i guess , so i take it the wider tyres and launch control etc are proving very well then

[au2000]

Originally Posted by spyman03

Hey,

That will be left up too the guy shelling out the cash in the end

If you want it badly you will shell out the $70,000+ for cow and a new bumper

Or get a fresh nose/tail with the same block with a Little cash in your hand.


Spyman

This my friends is a great insight for what's to come for the GT-F

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by au2000

U've def had a busy weekend spyman haven't u !

Hey,

It's Easter I've been patting my bunny all weekend ;-)


Spyman

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by au2000

This my friends is a great insight for what's to come for the GT-F

Au2000,

As someone in the know,

Would you forgo a trim level for a fresh nose and the same level of grunt and a bit cheaper

Let's take the collector's aspect out of this

Spyman

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by AUS GRUNT

oh i get ya now...ready for launch/take-off i guess , so i take it the wider tyres and launch control etc are proving very well then

Hey,

All that including wheel tramping etc etc


Spyman

[au2000]

If I was not hooked on the "Gt" lettering I'd say yes and grab an xr8

[Adamz Ghia]

I don't compare GTF to XR8, an XR8 is not a GT, simple. Personally I'd go an XR8 as I'd be happier to drive it more often but some must have a GT because it's what they want. Kinda like buying a Calais or an SSV, same motor (or used to be at one stage) but you either want one or the other...

[spyman03]

Hey,

The other sides car will set you back 95,000-105,000 for a holden with a blower

And based on a Calais

And my personal fav $6800 to make your ssv sound tuff (walkin)


Spyman

[LooLoo18]

Do you have any pics of or seen any wheel designs spyman?

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by Adamz Ghia

I don't compare GTF to XR8, an XR8 is not a GT, simple. Personally I'd go an XR8 as I'd be happier to drive it more often but some must have a GT because it's what they want. Kinda like buying a Calais or an SSV, same motor (or used to be at one stage) but you either want one or the other...

Hey,
That's what I've been saying when ppl ask me what I would do

I wouldn't get a gt-f hoping someone will give me 100,000 in ten years for it but if that's your thing buy it
I buy my cars to drive them and then they become someone else's problem in five years time.

My chat re xr8 is,that it will have the same motor as the out going gt car less the push start etc etc diff wheels

And a price diff.....that's all

Spyman

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by LooLoo18

Do you have any pics of or seen any wheel designs spyman?

Hey,

They are coming on line now xr6 get a muli spoke with that curved blade styling and a mat black style


Spyman

[spyman03]

Hey,

Where is the park asist button on the current fg2 cars?

Spyman

[Professor Farnsworth]

What park assist button?

[XtRmn8]

Originally Posted by spyman03

Hey,

Where is the park asist button on the current fg2 cars?

Spyman

FG Mk2 does not have one as the rear sensors only come on when reverse is engaged.

This must be related to front sensors?

I would imagine that on the FH they can re-purpose one of the 40 buttons on the FG ICC

Mondeo, Focus and Kuga with front sensors fitted have an on/off button to allow you turn front sensors on or off.

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

What park assist button?

Hey,

Does the falcon have the button to turn the sencers off the p with the cone simble on it

From what i see the control wheel is new too left side is mute now right side is interior light and the off button is where the ok used to be

Spyman

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by XtRmn8

FG Mk2 does not have one as the rear sensors only come on when reverse is engaged.

This must be related to front sensors?

I would imagine that on the FH they can re-purpose one of the 40 buttons on the FG ICC

Mondeo, Focus and Kuga with front sensors fitted have an on/off button to allow you turn front sensors on or off.

Hey,

Thanks

Must be,yep for the front sencers bottom right button above tissue box


Spyman

[XtRmn8]

Sounds like spyman is trying to spot the difference between FG and FH ICC?

Wonder which of the FG ICC buttons will be replaced or if the entire lower section of the ICC has been redone? It needs more buttons I think



An example of Mondeo Park Assist button can be seen in top right.