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

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by 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

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

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Hey,
I'll post it tomorrow but park sencer is where the dome light is,above that the off button is now media,the ok is now the off button and left of that is now mute

Spyman

[strik9]

spy pics coming of the new falcon.........:

[Road Games]

More pics please Spyman

[CyberWasp]

This has probably been already asked but have they addressed the issue in enabling the steering wheel to be able to be taken up a notch or two?
In the photo above it looks like there is room for it to go up higher but it doesn't let you.
For tall drivers it is an issue, getting in and out.

[Sloth]

Does the fuel door lock on the FGII?

[nstg8a]

Originally Posted by Sloth

Does the fuel door lock on the FGII?

It locks on late fg 1 doesn't it?

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by CyberWasp

This has probably been already asked but have they addressed the issue in enabling the steering wheel to be able to be taken up a notch or two?
In the photo above it looks like there is room for it to go up higher but it doesn't let you.
For tall drivers it is an issue, getting in and out.

Hey,

Sadly it looks like they haven't

I have over the weekend only counted four things other than the original leather
Door trim/pattern change with the dash

And the main one is to inprove the passenger air bag lines?......


Spyman

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by Sloth

Does the fuel door lock on the FGII?

Yes it does

[mcnews]

Here is a better pic of FGII interior (mine in fact) to compare, as the comparison shot above shows older non touch screen version. That shot in the earlier post almost looks old enough to be BF.

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by mcnews

Here is a better pic of FGII interior (mine in fact) to compare, as the comparison shot above shows older non touch screen version. That shot in the earlier post almost looks old enough to be BF.

Hey,

Thanks yea I've got it down pat now moved a few buttons around to put the front sencer switch in and it looks like the info centre is upgraded

But the outer box is unchanged at this point


Spyman

[Road Games]

Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

Yes it does

I was gonna say that would be a step backwards ?

[Focused]

Originally Posted by mcnews

Here is a better pic of FGII interior (mine in fact) to compare, as the comparison shot above shows older non touch screen version. That shot in the earlier post almost looks old enough to be BF.

You just wanted to show of your car - and rightly so! The GTE is a stunner!

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by XR6menace

I was gonna say that would be a step backwards ?

Early FG1's didn't get the locking fuel flap, they only put it on high series for some reason. There was a running update to fix it. With FG the fuel door locks and unlocks with the central locking as there is no fuel door button in the cabin, you just push on the door itself to release it when the car is unlocked. Same as FG has no boot release button in the cabin, the button is next to the number plate light.

[jpd80]

Originally Posted by 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

Not to mention a $100,000 vehicle and a S/C engine with cast pistons, try putting a heftier tune on that...

[Focused]

Originally Posted by Focused

You just wanted to show of your car - and rightly so! The GTE is a stunner!

Show off*

It wouldn't let me edit my own typo.

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by spyman03

Hey,
I'll post it tomorrow but park sencer is where the dome light is,above that the off button is now media,the ok is now the off button and left of that is now mute

Spyman

BA/BF styled ICC buttons on FG ICC would be heaven. Can't stand the tiny fiddly buttons on the FG ICC. Seriously what were Ford thinking??

[Bobman]

Originally Posted by malazn mafia

BA/BF styled ICC buttons on FG ICC would be heaven. Can't stand the tiny fiddly buttons on the FG ICC. Seriously what were Ford thinking??

Don't know about you, but I can't stand the tiny fiddly buttons on the BA/BF ICC either (the lower small circle ones).

[Professor Farnsworth]

FG is worse!

[40RDT]

Originally Posted by jpd80

Not to mention a $100,000 vehicle and a S/C engine with cast pistons, try putting a heftier tune on that...

If tuned well there shouldn't be a problem. The LSA is low comp, intercooled and has piston oil squirters so it should handle a good amount of boost as long as the tune is good. For 90k its a pity they didn't put the LS9 motor in the GTS instead of the LSA though

[XtRmn8]

Would be good if they had capless refueling as well. Having to undo the fuel cap at the bowser is so 90s now

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by Bobman

Don't know about you, but I can't stand the tiny fiddly buttons on the BA/BF ICC either (the lower small circle ones).

Hmm but those small buttons I never recall using (traction control, interior done light and door unlock from memory) Trying to adjust the fan speed or temperature for the first time in an FG is almost and accident-causing experience ...

[Professor Farnsworth]

yeah i still have to look at the ICC about three times to find some buttons while driving - looks good, user friendly: nah

[nstg8a]

Yup I'm the same.

Look good, but not good to use.

I had mine for over a month before I realise they were actually buttons under the screen. On fg1 of course...

[XtRmn8]

Yep FG ICC looks good but is a shocker to operate when driving.

[fgpsi]

I thought it was a non issue....

[spyman03]

Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Hmm but those small buttons I never recall using (traction control, interior done light and door unlock from memory) Trying to adjust the fan speed or temperature for the first time in an FG is almost and accident-causing experience ...

Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

yeah i still have to look at the ICC about three times to find some buttons while driving - looks good, user friendly: nah

Originally Posted by nstg8a

Yup I'm the same.

Look good, but not good to use.

I had mine for over a month before I realise they were actually buttons under the screen. On fg1 of course...

Originally Posted by XtRmn8

Yep FG ICC looks good but is a shocker to operate when driving.

Hey,
Now do you have any probs with the dash trim,before I post it......lol

Spyman

[NanoDuke]

I, too, think it's a non-issue. Only button I use that I have to glance over for is the air recycle when I'm in a tunnel.
Temperature is normally set and forget (especially when I'm the driver with dual zone, I just set my own settings and be done with it).
I listen to one radio station only.
My lighting is all set the way I need it.
Volume and cruise control I do by feel on the wheel.

If you're constantly having to search for buttons you're doing something wrong.

[XR8putts]

Originally Posted by spyman03

Hey,
Now do you have any probs with the dash trim,before I post it......lol

Spyman

No, he doesn't.

Post away!!

[Smoke Pursuit]

Come on spyman!! we love your work!

[Professor Farnsworth]

Originally Posted by NanoDuke

If you're constantly having to search for buttons you're doing something wrong.

Nope. It's the only car out of about 20 i've owned or co-owned that i've had to double or triple take the ICC! I have to change temp all the time as i'm normal and my wife is an icicle and i have single zone. Sometimes i forget which side the fan is on (single zone ICC is different in this way) - also forget which side the climate "OFF" and A/C button is.. and i find the front demist hard to find sometimes. It's all individual but many people find it illogical, me included. Looks nice though.

As far as radio/ipod etc, all done on the wheel and is a non issue. Always loved the BA onwards steering wheel buttons, simple as it comes.

Anyway, yes Spyman, post away.