Dear Ford, what I'd like for Xmas is....

Jamie XR6 · 23-03-2005, 07:51 PM

I know it's a long way off but maybe if I get in early...

I'd like a:

XR6 Turbo AWD with 280 - 290kw.

I want a silky smooth manual that doesn't clunk with a 3rd gear that's easy to find. 5 speed is fine, only truck drivers need 6.

I'd like good cup holders that actually hold cups, not an oversized coin tray Oh, and I'd like it to be far away from my silky smooth manual so I don't knock the cup over finding 3rd (or any other gear).

Recaro seats

Climate control standard

18" Wheels standard

A rear windscreen wiper (for days like today in Sydney)

Nice stylish bonnet vents to release the engine heat or maybe a demister for the windscreen?

A non painted intercooler (just to stop it looking terrible when rocks hit it)

Can the intercooler be placed in the middle so it looks like it should be there and not just thrown in?

A lower grill standard to stop some of the stone chips

and lastly decent brake calipers to handle the power with good rotors.

Thanks in advance

(wishing really hard) Jamie

Feathers · 23-03-2005, 07:59 PM

ROFL!!! Oh my God yes!!!
So glad it's not just me that finds those things annoying!!

MrSparkle · 23-03-2005, 08:12 PM

You've got more chance of getting that from Santa than from Ford. Oh and I'll keep my 6 speed box thank you very much, you can feel free to have as few a gears as you want.

**cs123** · 23-03-2005, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by MrSparkle

Oh and I'll keep my 6 speed box thank you very much, you can feel free to have as few a gears as you want.

I agree, I love my 6 speed. Just use whiteout to get rid of the number 6 off the gear stick and you'll be sweet.

Danny · 23-03-2005, 09:56 PM

Hmmmm. Maybe you should just buy an STi Rex....

Jamie XR6 · 23-03-2005, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny

Hmmmm. Maybe you should just buy an STi Rex....

LOL It's funny you mention that particular car as I'm seriously thinking of making it my next one.

That's why I'm asking for AWD, I do love my Falcons but then again, I loved my Subaru when I had one as well. They just have to improve the dash on the latest model as it just looks cheap compared to the Falcon.

Dark Horse · 24-03-2005, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamie XR6

LOL It's funny you mention that particular car as I'm seriously thinking of making it my next one.

That's why I'm asking for AWD, I do love my Falcons but then again, I loved my Subaru when I had one as well. They just have to improve the dash on the latest model as it just looks cheap compared to the Falcon.

Maybe a visit to a place like Docklands Subaru, will get you into an Rex than any Ford dealer in Australia will get you into another Henry, with the exception of maybe RATT's magic.

What I'd like to see, apart from these improvements as mentioned is cut the soft option warranty crap. The cars are designed and marketed as a performance package. Show us what they are capable of, and have a service department there for what is there for, to liase with the customer than just provide lip service.

Have a test track at a major dealer, doesn't have to be a large one - get the cars out there, demonstrate to us what the cars are capable of. If Ford/FPV are serious they may even have the competitors' cars out there as well to compare with. It is not that much outlay compared with the number of cars that are likely to be sold, and is an impression to us - the buying public, that yes Ford and FPV are serious about selling cars.

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Oh and ah, interestingly enough Docklands Subaru not only had their entier prestige line up parked out at the test track, but also a BA XR6T there as well. Funny that.

MrSparkle · 24-03-2005, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamie XR6

LOL It's funny you mention that particular car as I'm seriously thinking of making it my next one.

That's why I'm asking for AWD, I do love my Falcons but then again, I loved my Subaru when I had one as well. They just have to improve the dash on the latest model as it just looks cheap compared to the Falcon.

You will want to hold out for the rumoured Liberty STi.

http://www.thecarconnection.com/inde...8&article=5646

Supposed to be out in Japan mid year and over here late this year. It's VERY high on my list for the lease changeover.

Failing that, I'd take a Liberty GT manual over an STi WRX. The WRX is just way too poverty pack in the interior for my liking, but the base WRX is certainly exceptionally good value!

Jamie XR6 · 24-03-2005, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MrSparkle

You will want to hold out for the rumoured Liberty STi.

http://www.thecarconnection.com/inde...8&article=5646

Supposed to be out in Japan mid year and over here late this year. It's VERY high on my list for the lease changeover.

Failing that, I'd take a Liberty GT manual over an STi WRX. The WRX is just way too poverty pack in the interior for my liking, but the base WRX is certainly exceptionally good value!

Great minds think alike! The Liberty GT is high on my list. Like you, I'd buy it over a STi WRX.

XD 351 Ute · 24-03-2005, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Danny

Hmmmm. Maybe you should just buy an STi Rex....

I'd have to agree with that.
A recent trip down the Great Ocean Road in a friends STI just showed up the Falcon and Commodore for the fat ill-handling pigs that they've become.

Don't get me wrong I love my Fords, always have, but there's just some things a near 2 tonne motorcar won't do!!

Ed

The MaDDeSTMaN · 25-03-2005, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by XD 351 Ute

I'd have to agree with that.
A recent trip down the Great Ocean Road in a friends STI just showed up the Falcon and Commodore for the fat ill-handling pigs that they've become.

Don't get me wrong I love my Fords, always have, but there's just some things a near 2 tonne motorcar won't do!!

Ed

Indeed, which is why I love my little Ford Escorts, light, well balanced, rear-wheel drive and enough power (with the 2.0 OHC engine) to have some fun. AND they have the blue oval badges on them. Great fun on roads such as the great ocean road, and suprisingly quick.

As nice as the Falcons are, there are some places that a big, heavy car just isn't suited to, just the same as there are some places a small, light, relatively underpowered car isn't suited to. This is why I keep saying "Ford, bring back a fun, small RWD and/or AWD car, what were you thinking when you replaced the Escort with the Laser?!?"

So, while we're all putting in our Christmas wishes, mine is simple, bring back a small Ford sportscar (please note I said SPORTSCAR, not MUSCLECAR, IMO a sportscar might not be as quick as a muscle car in s straight line, but makes up for it in the corners), something along the lines of the old Mk II Escorts, but with modern engines, transmissions and suspensions, don't continue to force people who want a small RWD car to look places other then Ford showrooms! FFS, even BMW have got the right idea (series 1), so wake up and spot the sales going elsewhere Ford!!!

Jamie XR6 · 25-03-2005, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by The MaDDeSTMaN

So, while we're all putting in our Christmas wishes, mine is simple, bring back a small Ford sportscar (please note I said SPORTSCAR, not MUSCLECAR, IMO a sportscar might not be as quick as a muscle car in s straight line, but makes up for it in the corners), something along the lines of the old Mk II Escorts, but with modern engines, transmissions and suspensions, don't continue to force people who want a small RWD car to look places other then Ford showrooms! FFS, even BMW have got the right idea (series 1), so wake up and spot the sales going elsewhere Ford!!!

AWD Turbo Focus?

AWD Focus V6?

For Xmas maybe

The MaDDeSTMaN · 25-03-2005, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamie XR6

AWD Turbo Focus?

AWD Focus V6?

For Xmas maybe

If it's available to everyone, and doesn't cost more then a new Falcon GT-P, and most importantly is also available as RWD, then it would be a good start...

Dodge · 23-03-2005, 10:05 PM

the way the US$ prices are going for ford and holden we should get more bang for our buck, all i want to see is a real GT , i cant see the balls in the new ones.

Dodge · 23-03-2005, 10:21 PM

as long as the rear end is 4.11

XRQTOR · 23-03-2005, 10:22 PM

6 speed all the way, agree on the cup holder. It hold's massive maccas cup perfectly, but not much else. It needs to be A: Deeper so the cup sits firmer in it and doesn't spill under braking. B: Deeper so you dont bash it over every time you feel the need to change gears.

As for the AWD, make a smaller version of the falcon (Read 13ookg) and drop the T6 in it. Direct compeditor for the WRX and GTI-R's.

Dodge · 23-03-2005, 10:28 PM

the cup holder in my merc is located behind the stickshift near the arm rest, it split coffee all over the consol the other day and shorted out a module which sends a message to the ignition to say what gear the cars in so it can be started in P only, well this little thing broke and cost me 1800 $ for a new one so there is no drinking in the car nemore .

darkfang888 · 24-03-2005, 11:11 AM

Ah dreams. Well in that case Santa, I want:
Ferrari 512TR, XC Cobra (Bathurst Spec), XA GTHO (drool), Aston martin DB9 and a new XR6. And a Powerdyne Supercharger for my EA2.

I can dream can't I?

LuvinmyEB · 24-03-2005, 11:24 AM

Well if we're putting our orders in early this year, all I want is my EB running again, preferably done by Jim Mock and have it blue printed. Oh while I'm at it I might as well ask for it to be taken up to Dev 5.

I'll be a really good girl for the rest of the year... I promise. :newangel:

**cs123** · 24-03-2005, 12:14 PM

Dibs on Paris Hilton

24-03-2005, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamie XR6

I know it's a long way off but maybe if I get in early...

I'd like a:

I want a silky smooth manual that doesn't clunk with a 3rd gear that's easy to find. 5 speed is fine, only truck drivers need 6.

Recaro seats

Nice stylish bonnet vents to release the engine heat or maybe a demister for the windscreen?

A lower grill standard to stop some of the stone chips

(wishing really hard) Jamie

Pretty spot on there Jamie.

I too would like improvements to the manual gearbox because I'm quickly finding out that driving a BA Slush-o-matic is for the birds.

Its not only the T that suffers from hot air flowing over the external screen so got to agree with the bonnet scoops.

And yes to the decent seats, getting comfortable in those XR seats is a bit of a pipe dream me thinks.

Jamie XR6 · 24-03-2005, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by blurter

And yes to the decent seats, getting comfortable in those XR seats is a bit of a pipe dream me thinks.

After I had mine custom done in leather, I'm very happy with them. A couple of trips to Melbourne and I've been very comfortable. Even standard they are a vast improvement over the AU seats.

The reason I'm wishing for Recaros is because you sit 'in' them, not 'on' them. I find (and so do my passengers LOL) that you slide around a lot going around corners. I do miss my Recaros and seriously considered fitted them to the XR6T. The thing that stopped me was that they would look funny with the leather rear seat.

Steffo · 24-03-2005, 01:10 PM

Dear FPV...

Put the 450hp s/c 5.4 from the SVT Shelby Cobra GT500 in a GT, and give it the 05 Mustang's 5-speed auto too. Put decent rear tyres on (295s or so) and yes, the perfect car.

big_pete · 24-03-2005, 02:42 PM

listen to all you wingers!
try getting around in a clapped out XE falcoon.
with squeeky, rattling, crunching EVERYTHING!

all ive got is dreams, atleast u guys have something!

b2tf · 24-03-2005, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by big_pete

listen to all you wingers!
try getting around in a clapped out XE falcoon.
with squeeky, rattling, crunching EVERYTHING!

all ive got is dreams, atleast u guys have something!

Wanna buy a cheap EF?!

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big_pete · 24-03-2005, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by back2thefutura

Wanna buy a cheap EF?!

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haha, thats only in my dreams at the moment too!!

how cheap ;)

MotherNatureVer2 · 25-03-2005, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by big_pete

listen to all you wingers!
try getting around in a clapped out XE falcoon.
with squeeky, rattling, crunching EVERYTHING!

all ive got is dreams, atleast u guys have something!

Hehehehe you beat me to it Pete :P

Pilch · 24-03-2005, 02:57 PM

I'd like a:

Ford GT40 imported and delivered to my door in white with blue racing stripes, and the cool 6 spoke (i think) wheels, not the other crappy looking ones. A mega-big supercharger to suit wouldn't go a stray either.

Dodge · 24-03-2005, 08:11 PM

my poverty pac triton ute has sti seats, better than the vinal covered plank it came with.

Mike Gayner · 25-03-2005, 09:47 AM

As far as I'm concerned 18" wheels should always be an option, not standard. It will be a long time before I can afford a brand new car, but I sure as hell don't want to be paying for 18" tyres when I do get one. If you have the cash to fork out for 18" tyres then you can afford to tick one little option box or better yet buy some aftermarket wheels. And if you really want recaro seats and AWD go buy yourself a WRX or a mitsi.