FG X, The Last EVER Falcon - Picture & Discussion Thread - Page 70

stevefreestyle · 03-03-2014, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ESP

How do you know that the new XR8 ( FH ) is a rebadged GT ??
Have they made a FH GT and you know this. By all accounts history has proven you entirely wrong and the GT has always been a leap ahead of the XR8. So essentially an FH GT may well have been something much "more" than this iteration of the FH XR8.

If it makes you happy to whack a $50.00 GT badge on your XR8 and call it a GT - more power to you - but you're only fooling yourself - and no one else.

I see you've backtracked now and added the facetious comment...........

You really don't get it do you.

BTW How could I "backtrack" BEFORE your post???

dirtyclevo · 03-03-2014, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Tokyo Geoff

Bugger the new tech arguments of the previous pages, if the FU or FH looks like this I will be getting one for sure:- as long as I can sell mine and get a good deal.
Bring it on FORD, love it!
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That looks frickin awesome.

audi brought out the S6 with bright colours like that.

jpd80 · 03-03-2014, 11:19 PM

While the (FH) XR8 won't be a GT, I'm left with the distinct impression that it will be more than just a renamed GS..

Auslandau · 03-03-2014, 11:40 PM

Yes. As disappointing as it is with no more Falcon GT's (Mustang GT to keep things going in that department if that is a consolation?) ...... the decision made was because a faster, different front and rear with more bits and pieces to make the techo's happy just couldn't be achieved within the price it needs to be and for such relatively small numbers.

Hence, the XR8. Will easily get away with the same drive line as the GT, no expectations of it having more than the GT335 and no one whinging that the new FH GT is no match for the GTS HSV. Price wise ...... will be best bang for buck for the V8 buyers and more than capable of wiping the smile of all other HSV's with a similar price or better price.

While I am very disappointed there will be no more GT, I can understand the reasoning behind it. Very similar to the reasons a GTHO was never reinvented. Could never do it justice.

FalconXV · 04-03-2014, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye84

Wow Auslandau that is the Bees Knees.

Ive used the same photo and put in the honeycomb grill and FG-ified the lights

That looks awesome

, but would it be possible to add a chrome grille surround and the stylised XR8 badge to the left side? If only I knew how to photo shop

ford man xf · 04-03-2014, 12:11 AM

Speaking of the RH drive Mustang, has it actually been locked in this year to be arriving in Australian showrooms? I thought it was at least next year minimum that it will be coming here?

Focused · 04-03-2014, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ford man xf

Speaking of the RH drive Mustang, has it actually been locked in this year to be arriving in Australian showrooms? I thought it was at least next year minimum that it will be coming here?

Ford have been throwing around the 2015 figure for a while now.

jd dad · 04-03-2014, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Auslandau

By all reports, this is pretty close ...... and if it is .... DAMN~ I think they hit the mark.

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Looks angry and p'd off all in one, very nice.

GTP534 · 04-03-2014, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ford man xf

Speaking of the RH drive Mustang, has it actually been locked in this year to be arriving in Australian showrooms? I thought it was at least next year minimum that it will be coming here?

All the focus is on the LH drive Mustang at the moment, especially leading up to the 50th Anniversary next month.

I'd expect it here no earlier than 3rd to 4th quarter next year.

sixman · 04-03-2014, 12:45 PM

will the new FH still include the xr6turbo? I hope they are not switching to the XR8 only.

Road_Warrior · 04-03-2014, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sixman

will the new FH still include the xr6turbo? I hope they are not switching to the XR8 only.

Don't worry, the turbo is still kicking.

Hawkeye84 · 04-03-2014, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FalconXV

That looks awesome

, but would it be possible to add a chrome grille surround and the stylised XR8 badge to the left side? If only I knew how to photo shop

Done! Ive also changed the headlights a bit, from spymans photos the lights look a tad bigger near the grille...

Now back to work i go!

LeadFoot81 · 04-03-2014, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye84

Done! Ive also changed the headlights a bit, from spymans photos the lights look a tad bigger near the grille...

Now back to work i go!

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If you wanna get super accurate, F? will have the 'XR50' badge font, rather than the B-series XR font.

Hawkeye84 · 04-03-2014, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LeadFoot81

If you wanna get super accurate, F? will have the 'XR50' badge font, rather than the B-series XR font.

Done!

Bossxr8 · 04-03-2014, 06:11 PM

Looks badass.

**Bluehoon** · 04-03-2014, 06:26 PM

^^^ That, in manual.

Won't need new steer's - ever...

Joe5619 · 04-03-2014, 06:52 PM

I love, love, love the pic that Auslandau has posted... If this is what it looks like, I'll have a very hard decision to make!! Last Falcon XR8 or Mustang!

**Polyal** · 04-03-2014, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluehoon

^^^ That, in manual.

Won't need new steer's - ever...

Agreed...Ford it better look like that.

Seriously...the mustang can wait. And WTF..why did we have to wait until the last model before something like this came out.

I think the AU saga scared FoA from ever pushing the boundaries with styling again. Sad face.

FalconXV · 04-03-2014, 06:53 PM

That would have to be the most accurate rendition to date!!

**Polyal** · 04-03-2014, 07:20 PM

Anyone heard if the brembo box can be ticked? Since the redline has it and the dev work should be done then I cant see why not?

Sam_Boss260 · 04-03-2014, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe5619

I love, love, love the pic that Auslandau has posted... If this is what it looks like, I'll have a very hard decision to make!! Last Falcon XR8 or Mustang!

Yep, I'll be in the same boat !

jpd80 · 04-03-2014, 07:22 PM

Seems such a shame that VF owners will only see the rear end.......

XR Martin · 04-03-2014, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jpd80

Seems such a shame that VF owners will only see the rear end.......

Just need to update this ad

fgpsi · 04-03-2014, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

Just need to update this ad

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But weren't VS SS's faster ?

**Polyal** · 04-03-2014, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fgpsi

But weren't VS SS's faster ?

Do you believe that Hyundai's are a great car? Point is they had an add...and one with a bit of mongrel.

FWIW I think they were pretty line ball EL 185kw should have pipped it.

XR Martin · 04-03-2014, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fgpsi

But weren't VS SS's faster ?

fgpsi · 04-03-2014, 08:27 PM

I can't remember lol

FGX-351 · 04-03-2014, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by fgpsi

But weren't VS SS's faster ?

no, XR6 & 185 XR8 were quicker.

Auslandau · 04-03-2014, 08:59 PM

Problem back then was the XR6 kept up with the XR8 no probs and was actually a quicker car around the bendies. The poor SS with the 185 badge on the back was barely able to keep up with the 6. AH .... the days of 6's beating 8's. For a while it came it back in fashion in the 2000's

But anyway ..... I digress

gtfpv · 04-03-2014, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by The-ShowStoPPa

no, XR6 & 185 XR8 were quicker.

no they werent . the MKI 172KW xr8 was 0-100 in 8.1 0-400 15.54 sec . xr6 was 0-100 7.8 sec and 0-400 in 15sec vs SS 0-100 in -6.9 sec 0-400 14.9.
xr8 185kw 0-100 7.6 0-400 15.2 . the ss was almost 200kg lighter from memory . and the 185 kw el xr8 was too low geared in 2nd giving it redline at 97kph.

i think the pic of the new VH XR8 if accurate looks fantastic . but i'm sure the bonnet bulge will not be so high . and no stripes . different wheels .