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Old 08-03-2011, 07:29 PM   #1
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Not sure if it's been posted already

In case you haven't seen it yet it has on the cover a basic-rough mock up of a so called 351kW Allan Moffat Special.

This was predicted back in November by several forum members including me...

Let's see what eventuates later in the year around Bathurst 2011...



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Old 08-03-2011, 08:26 PM   #2
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: not another GT-HO et-al thread
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Hey better then the other situation going on....also it says its not a HO.
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I am glad it is not a GT-HO.
I hope we never see a GT-HO again.
Let's keep its glorious past undiluted.
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I am glad it is not a GT-HO.
I hope we never see a GT-HO again.
Let's keep its glorious past undiluted.
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Looks mean,

But no, GoD no! Not another it'll be a prelude to a GTHO.........
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Old 08-03-2011, 08:37 PM   #7
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That looks great ,good on FPV
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That looks great ,good on FPV
Yes agree ..... in a very hard market and if they go ahead with it, its a brave FPV indeed and good on them for giving it a go if it comes off and would love to see it happen.

I am sure it still wont be good enough for many who would have no intention of buying it anyways and it clearly states ..... it ain't no HO!

PS: Didnt see the Daylights! reeks of HSV! Please no ..... have some tact



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Whats the bet those DRLs will be the same part as the ones used on the new Territory.
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Whats the bet those DRLs will be the same part as the ones used on the new Territory.

Would look better then the ones used on the cover.
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PS: Didnt see the Daylights! reeks of HSV! Please no ..... have some tact
Absolutely, they are (well at least look like) an afterthought. Sort of like:

Steve: "Eh, bob"

Bob: "Yeah"

*Ruffles around in the left-over parts bin, pulls out two sets of leds*

S: "We still ave these fairy lights, what should we do with them?"

B: 'Whack'em bellow the headlights like the HSV's, that should add some aussie boganess to it, that way we will sell truckloads more"

I think the should leave them out it looks "HSV styling try-hard" but really they should be leaving that behind for a "cleaner" look. Its not like the LEDs actually help with night time driving. But I suppouse have a use just like parkers. But isnt that why we have parkers?
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I think the should leave them out it looks "HSV styling try-hard" but really they should be leaving that behind for a "cleaner" look. Its not like the LEDs actually help with night time driving. But I suppouse have a use just like parkers. But isnt that why we have parkers?
Nothing to do with night time driving. Infact its illegal for them to be on while your headlights are on.

They are so you don't wear out your headlights by leaving them on during the day.
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They are so you don't wear out your headlights by leaving them on during the day.
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Nothing to do with night time driving. Infact its illegal for them to be on while your headlights are on.

They are so you don't wear out your headlights by leaving them on during the day.
Ummmm no, they are for increased conspicuity during daytime conditions.
With the style on this car Ford please leave them off they look like Supercheap had a bin sale.
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They are so you don't wear out your headlights by leaving them on during the day.
No worries about them wearing out up here in QLD, we don't have daylight savings!
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They are so you don't wear out your headlights by leaving them on during the day.


You sir just made my day.

In all honesty, DRL are only for cars which have been designed with them. Every time I see a after market install makes my stomach explode.
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They're a deal breaker !
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They're a deal breaker !
Maybe could learn to live with them. Nothing duct tape wont fix .....
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I love how this thread has moved away from the topic and onto the more pressing issue of DRL's
Well they are a terribly HSV thing that spoils a very tough front and when everything else is spot on there has to be something to pick on or it just wouldn't be FPV?



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Old 08-03-2011, 08:39 PM   #19
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Nice job... but those LED's are making puppies cry mummy.
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Pretty sure that picture will be a motor rendition.

The article is probably the one that was caught in Sweden a while back.
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Someone must have got an accidental bulk order of LED's at Holden and Ford and they're trying to offload them...

LED's on a big Audi like an R8 or A6 or A8? Yes indeedy do.

LED's on Falcons or Commodores? Please...the styling was fine as it was...

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Old 08-03-2011, 11:33 PM   #22
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Someone must have got an accidental bulk order of LED's at Holden and Ford and they're trying to offload them...

LED's on a big Audi like an R8 or A6 or A8? Yes indeedy do.

LED's on Falcons or Commodores? Please...the styling was fine as it was...

This is how you do it...

Bit off topic but meh
We have an identical R8 to that one parked in our workshop, just been detailed, about to go out the front for sale...............for a mere $360,000.
You'd never guess we are opening an Audi dealership next door in a couple months ey?
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with those looks and that signature, the house will be up for sale fairly soon



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LED's on a big Audi like an R8 or A6 or A8? Yes indeedy do.

This is how you do it...
they look disgusting in my opinion - all of them do. they all look like someone with a drill went up to the finished product and went crazy
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I think FG2 will come before any hi-po FPV comes out... Hopefully...
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DRL's look better than the horrible hockey stripe sticker.

Agree re it being a Motor photoshop.
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The last Ford that looked good with "Hockey Stick Stripes"...
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April issue of MOTOR goes on sale tomorrow around Australia. Check it out for the real story of why FPV was testing a GT mule in Sweden last month, plus our first drive of the amazing McLaren MP4-12C, comparison tests between the new Alfa Romeo Guilietta QV against the VW Golf GTI and Renaultsport Megane RS as well as the Audi A1 versus the Mini Cooper.
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There was an Xr8 at the FPV day done up nearly like this. I think the Vic club President owns it.
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I love how this thread has moved away from the topic and onto the more pressing issue of DRL's
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That's ugly and overdone. Did someone hit that car with a Holden Maloo stick or something?
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