Rip Curl Falcon Ute

[TUF_302]

Just seen an add for a special edition Rip Curl Falcon ute, looks good, comes with water proof seats, momo steering wheel, 18 inch wheels, and the colour of the ute in the add is bloody great, its like a aqua of some sort!!

[xygoonman]

yeah i like it looks good..cant remember name of colour..ego i thing or breeze..

[Bucknaked]

I think the colour is Neo. Agree, with the hard cover, looks very good. I like the name as well

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by Bucknaked

I think the colour is Neo. Agree, with the hard cover, looks very good. I like the name as well

think its actually "breeze" Bucky, very similar to Reef Green that was on EF falcons. Ive seen one of these utes in the flesh, theyre not too bad but I hate the colour. Badges are pretty cool but essentially its just another XR ute with seatcovers.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by b2tf

think its actually "breeze" Bucky, very similar to Reef Green that was on EF falcons. Ive seen one of these utes in the flesh, theyre not too bad but I hate the colour. Badges are pretty cool but essentially its just another XR ute with seatcovers.

It is just a tart up, but a very good one; well the idea any way.

I still think they should have done a Orange KTM version, or a Blue Yamaha etc. But I guess Rip Curl will do.

God I hope they dont do a bogan spec Bundy Ute; comes with four antennas, Kenworth muds flaps and a 50 pack of cheap *** pub stickers.

[b2tf]

Originally Posted by Polyal

It is just a tart up, but a very good one; well the idea any way.

I still think they should have done a Orange KTM version, or a Blue Yamaha etc. But I guess Rip Curl will do.

God I hope they dont do a bogan spec Bundy Ute; comes with four antennas, Kenworth muds flaps and a 50 pack of cheap *** pub stickers.

KTM version is actually a great idea - octane, mandarin or blood orange would be perfect for it.

[NC1183]

Yeah i agree but maybe a motocross brand like Fox, or something similar as bike brand would probably stir up feelings among the dirt bike community

[Raptor]

Originally Posted by Polyal

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I still think they should have done a Orange KTM version, or a Blue Yamaha etc.....

This is a great idea. C'mon Ford, sponsor some dirt bike action and release a range of XR and/or RTV utes to suit. At least 5 combinations come to mind, the above mentioned orange (KTM) and blue (Yamaha) but there's also red (Honda), yellow (Suzuki) and green (Kawasaki) that could be marketed.

At least Ford are advertising the XR8 utes in the dirt bike magazines, with the amusing caption of;

Use very, very, very heavy duty tie downs

[Aeron]

Any pics boys??

[jaydee]

I can't surf!!!!
Looks good but.

[SP.UTE1]

They had one at the Adelaide motor show. They look good but I would pull the oversized Ripcurl stickers off.

[GXL078]

Waterproof seats? Trying to imagine all of the creative uses I could put those to.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by xcgxl

Waterproof seats? Trying to imagine all of the creative uses I could put those to.

I assume its basically the same stuff you can option in the Territory.

[Mechan1k]

Originally Posted by Polyal

I assume its basically the same stuff you can option in the Territory.

Pretty much ... I have them in my Territory ... would have to be the best seat covers I have ever had in the vehicle.

[nugget378]

Originally Posted by xcgxl

Waterproof seats? Trying to imagine all of the creative uses I could put those to.

Let me guess,you'll shut it up tight fill it with water and drown yourself?:

[Mechan1k]

From the Ford Oz site:

"The Rip Curl Falcon XR Utes celebrate Ford's sponsorship of the 2007 Rip Curl Pro surfing event at Easter and will go on sale in April to coincide with the event," Mr Gorman said.
"With a number of special Rip Curl features, the unique package offered by the limited edition Falcon XR Utes is sure to attract the attention of recreational customers."
Offering more than $3,200 of additional features for just $500 over the recommended retail price of the standard XR Utes, the Rip Curl pack will be available on XR6, XR6 Turbo and XR8 Styleside Box models, including the XR6 with the E-Gas dedicated LPG engine.
Additional features on the Rip Curl models includes a set of four 18-inch sports alloy wheels, Momo steering wheel, prestige audio system with six-disc in-dash CD player, 'Rip Curl' branded XR waterproof seat covers and 'Rip Curl' decals.
"The limited edition Rip Curl Falcon XR Ute is a great value package and a truly unique vehicle," Mr Gorman said.
"And in special recognition of the Rip Curl Pro's 35th anniversary this year, we'll also be offering retail customers the chance to win one of five surfing trips with some of Rip Curl's professional surfers.
"This once-in-a-lifetime experience, for five lucky customers and their best mate, is set to take place at the end of the 2007 surfing season."

[satria]

i laughed when i saw the ad, they are not water proof seats...water proof seat covers.

So they are naming a car because of some fancy seat covers? haha

Look at me i'm a surfer, i will go spend a truckload on a ute because it's called rip curl and has water proof seat covers. derrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

just my opinion.

['63Deluxe]

[sfr rob]

Originally Posted by satria

i laughed when i saw the ad, they are not water proof seats...water proof seat covers.

So they are naming a car because of some fancy seat covers? haha

Look at me i'm a surfer, i will go spend a truckload on a ute because it's called rip curl and has water proof seat covers. derrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

just my opinion.

I was told the seats ARE water proof, well i guess, wet undies proof.
And i reckon it will sell to all the P plate posers out there!

[Bucknaked]

Originally Posted by sfr rob

I was told the seats ARE water proof, well i guess, wet undies proof.
And i reckon it will sell to all the P plate posers out there!

And for the times you can't hold on. "Whoops, follow thru"

[sfr rob]

I was looking at buying a ute 2 months ago, and the sales bloke told me to hold off till this came out, it comes with premium sound, icc dual zone climate etc etc, and cheaper than the magnet pack, its a good choice because its loaded with features, but the badges are ****..

[Mechan1k]

Originally Posted by sfr rob

I was looking at buying a ute 2 months ago, and the sales bloke told me to hold off till this came out, it comes with premium sound, icc dual zone climate etc etc, and cheaper than the magnet pack, its a good choice because its loaded with features, but the badges are ****..

If it is priced right ... I'll have a white one ... delete the stickers ... and install injected LPG ... replace the tub with a tray (make tub into trailer) ... hmmmmm ... watch out pedestrians ... there's a quicker courier around town

[Bucket]

Originally Posted by Mechan1k

If it is priced right ... I'll have a white one ... delete the stickers ... and install injected LPG ... replace the tub with a tray (make tub into trailer) ... hmmmmm ... watch out pedestrians ... there's a quicker courier around town

But...wouldnt that be a standard ute?

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by Bucket

But...wouldnt that be a standard ute?

If i bought one id do the same, get rid of the stickers aswell. Because you get all the other extra options minus the crap stickers. Or id just just buy a margnet ute instead, but im not sure if it has all the same options

[Mechan1k]

I was meaning quicker than my current ute :hihi:

[DODDO]

Ive just looked at the Ford site, as I heard the radio ads for them today and there is absolutely NOTHING on them.
Strange.

[Grum]

Originally Posted by DODDOAU

Ive just looked at the Ford site, as I heard the radio ads for them today and there is absolutely NOTHING on them.
Strange.

I agree, there is nothing there and I’m not going to spend all day looking for it!

Also if you go to the hot deals section and clich on any state it comes up with a new window saying “ watch this space from Monday April 2, 2007. In the meantime, visit your local Ford dealer today.” Well ford its now Tuesday and I still don’t want to go to a dealer!

[Tommo224]

Originally Posted by Grum

I agree, there is nothing there and I’m not going to spend all day looking for it!

Also if you go to the hot deals section and clich on any state it comes up with a new window saying “ watch this space from Monday April 2, 2007. In the meantime, visit your local Ford dealer today.” Well ford its now Tuesday and I still don’t want to go to a dealer!

lol guess you didnt read above?

http://www.ripcurlute.com.au

colour looks awesome!

[AUsome]

So the decals on it are only two badges where they'd have 'magnet' on a magnet pack ute??

[TUF_302]

Yer, but the Rip Curl is a much better offer than the Magnet was

P.S anyone got a photo of the ute with the awsome Breeze colour??