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Old 25-04-2006, 11:43 AM   #1
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Just wondering if anyone has heard what I was told last week, that Ford are considering dropping FPV in favour of inhouse performance upgrades. If true, what do you think the implications may be? :
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Old 25-04-2006, 11:46 AM   #2
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I strongly doubt it considering that FPV sales and the FPV Brand name are only getting stronger and stronger.
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Old 25-04-2006, 12:05 PM   #3
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Cant see it happening.
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Old 25-04-2006, 12:07 PM   #4
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Just wondering if anyone has heard what I was told last week, that Ford are considering dropping FPV in favour of inhouse performance upgrades. If true, what do you think the implications may be? :
You could put that is the "ridiculous things" thread........
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Old 25-04-2006, 07:58 PM   #5
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You could put that is the "ridiculous things" thread........
thats for sure! :
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Old 25-04-2006, 08:03 PM   #6
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FPV have bucked the large car sales trend and have actually increased sales. Why would Ford get rid of them when they are at their strongest. Duh.
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Old 25-04-2006, 08:14 PM   #7
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I heard this too!! A mate of mine heard it from one of his mate's sisters uncles nephews brothers sister-inlaws step father.
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Old 25-04-2006, 08:59 PM   #8
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I heard this too!! A mate of mine heard it from one of his mate's sisters uncles nephews brothers sister-inlaws step father.
Yer, and the step father heard from a magical talking dog......
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Old 25-04-2006, 12:08 PM   #9
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that would be a stupid thing to do!

the reason HSV have such a reputation and a following is because they have been around for damn near 20 years...whereas ford had ESP models, Tickford, FTE, FPV, blah blah blah...all this chopping and changing has a detrimental effect on any public perception people have of ford and their performance models...they really need to just focus on making Really Nice cars and reinforcing the FPV brand name...
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Old 25-04-2006, 12:09 PM   #10
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Just wondering if anyone has heard what I was told last week, that Ford are considering dropping FPV in favour of inhouse performance upgrades. If true, what do you think the implications may be? :
I cant see it happening (im assuming FPV is profitable does any1 know 4sure?)
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Old 25-04-2006, 12:11 PM   #11
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Even if FPV wasnt profitable right now, they would be stupid to abandon it.
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Old 25-04-2006, 07:22 PM   #12
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What, like V8's and racing?
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Old 25-04-2006, 07:24 PM   #13
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FP who?

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Old 25-04-2006, 07:32 PM   #14
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What, like V8's and racing?
Exactly, it's not as though they they have not done things just a stupid in the past.

Our fav brand has done a lot of things that don't make sense at the time or for that matter in hindsight.

Where is an Aust designed and built small car ???

growing market segment

oh well we will just leave it to other countries lets just import them and bugger the aussie workers
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Old 26-04-2006, 04:44 PM   #15
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What, like V8's and racing?
lol, thanks for proving my point. Would you say it was a smart move on fords behalf to abandon v8's and racing?
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Old 25-04-2006, 12:14 PM   #16
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As I said, just some bloke spouting. But then I guess crap makes the world go round. :
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Since Ford owns 49% of the company it seems pretty much "in-house" but also gets the expertise of Prodrive. To show that it is the best of both worlds, im sure Prodrive had a fair bit of input into the Barra 240T/245T engines in the XR6T and Territory Turbo. Unlike HSV which is a totally seperate company to Holden, i remember last year HSV had to renew Holden trademarks to continue with it's HSV range. It was actually HSV that were under the heat about Holden moving to an "in-house" tuner last year.
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Old 25-04-2006, 12:52 PM   #19
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How long has the FPV/Prodrive contract to run?
If its coming up for renewal Id say there might be some truth in it.
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Old 25-04-2006, 12:56 PM   #20
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How long has the FPV/Prodrive contract to run?
If its coming up for renewal Id say there might be some truth in it.
Contract? Far as I know, FPV = 49% Ford owned, 51% Prodrive.
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There has been talk about Ford being unhappy with FPR , but that they were keen to continue road car development with them.
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If this was the case the FPV wouldnt be working with Ford to develop the next series of cars as it would be a waste of their time and money... FPV are currently working on the next model as we speak so theres little truth in what you have to say. Theres also story that FPV are working on some upgrades to get FPV / FORD thru the next 18 months with the BF II, more power for the Boss motors to try and combat the VE.
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Just wondering if anyone has heard what I was told last week, that Ford are considering dropping FPV in favour of inhouse performance upgrades. If true, what do you think the implications may be? :
What i would like to see is the Mighty GT and the F6 ect........be made by FORD,and only sent out to FPV for some extra go fast bits and some more individual type styling that us consumers would like as an option.
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What i would like to see is the Mighty GT and the F6 ect........be made by FORD,and only sent out to FPV for some extra go fast bits and some more individual type styling that us consumers would like as an option.
I want to see them become more like HSV, I want them to put FPV badges on the cars instead of Ford.
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What i would like to see is the Mighty GT and the F6 ect........be made by FORD,and only sent out to FPV for some extra go fast bits and some more individual type styling that us consumers would like as an option.

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If the wheel is not broken why try to fix it
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The RUMOR all started with someone dressed in RED, a bit like this...

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Look out guys, it's a secret move by HSV to get us worried, because FPV have them running scared!!! : :
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Looks a bit like Scaifey'e personal Fan club president..... :evil_laug
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If the wheel is not broken why try to fix it
Don't worry he loves his Ford/FPV product, what Alex is saying is he would like to see Ford/FPV offer factory backed upgrades for customers who are willing to pay for them, such as CAI, exhausts ETC:

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Don't worry he loves his Ford/FPV product, what Alex is saying is he would like to see Ford/FPV offer factory backed upgrades for customers who are willing to pay for them, such as CAI, exhausts ETC:
Now that would be good, to be able to get the mods we want without the warranty hassels of aftermarket bits.
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