I know a bloke from XYZ manufacturer

phat_stak_tipa · 10-02-2006, 08:56 PM

It seems there is alot of people around who say they know such and such high up in car companies.......

Usually they quote this line when they want to give there little thread or idea some substance E.G Territory qucker than phoon.........

These so called high up staff that people refer to are probly car salesman and we all know how much rubbish they can talk......

PLEASE people dont use this useless ploy in your threads u look like a goose and are asking to be flamed.......

svo347 · 10-02-2006, 09:17 PM

strange that.. Well i actually know a guy that works for FPV and funnily enuff he wont tell me bugger all :(

Casper · 10-02-2006, 09:19 PM

Unless you are Russ and Laminge.. I've seen the photo's, they DO know Flinty and Gorman!

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rodderz · 10-02-2006, 09:24 PM

There are quite a few of us that know people who work for both Ford or FPV

I have been guilty of spilling the beans on certain items in the past (old forums) but really it isnt a great move to go into great detail as the ones that tell, are liable to lose their job as they are all under confidantially agreements not to discuss future plans at Ford. These days not much is said by anyone as some have been in trouble in the past, so info is left at work...

Plus that much testing goes on that things can change as final signoff occurs

phat_stak_tipa · 10-02-2006, 09:26 PM

my point exactly u guys know people but get told jack or they will tell what they want u to know.......

phat_stak_tipa · 10-02-2006, 09:28 PM

it really fires me up that people feel they have to talk rubbish and think that we are that brainless that we will believe their babble and lies

Mark351 · 10-02-2006, 09:36 PM

The people who know the best stuff don't tell anyone.

Lukeyson · 10-02-2006, 09:40 PM

But we love rumours, its what makes us function !!!

but yeah, i agree, if you spill the beans with an actual fact, ford find out how and who told and they get a ribbing, happened to me , raving how good the BF XR8 i drove before they were out, they tracked it down and people got pee'd on

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**Whoosha** · 10-02-2006, 09:41 PM

yeah well I know the bloke who carted the BA 6mths before their realease + had all the pickys of the whole range inside + out ............. but they threaten to sack me er him if they turned up anyware ......... LOL Whoosha

phat_stak_tipa · 10-02-2006, 09:44 PM

i could imagine they wouldnt be happy and what will happen is the big boys will stop telling people this stuff coz theyll be afraid it will be spilled..... iknow it would be hard to keep secrets about our great product (ford) but if you know these people or work for the company its a priviledge that u should protect.....

**Whoosha** · 10-02-2006, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by phat_stak_tipa

i could imagine they wouldnt be happy and what will happen is the big boys will stop telling people this stuff coz theyll be afraid it will be spilled..... iknow it would be hard to keep secrets about our great product (ford) but if you know these people or work for the company its a priviledge that u should protect.....

No, it was tempting but I like my job to much + I need it to pay for my Ford passion.........

XRQTR · 10-02-2006, 11:37 PM

Guys keep in mind also that Ford like many companies also have what can be best described as a 'controlled leak', I'm sure that most things are simply more mis-information than fact though.

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But alot of it still makes for good threads and great convo over a beer lol

WASP · 11-02-2006, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DeathXR

The people who know the best stuff don't tell anyone.

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Lukeyson · 11-02-2006, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by XRQTR

Ford like many companies also have what can be best described as a 'controlled leak'

It must be funny for Ford to play chinese whispers, and see how many of their Leak's comes back as V10 GTHO rumours !!! lol lol

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trick_xd · 11-02-2006, 09:18 AM

I think that we would be Fools to think that Ford dont have people
that are looking through these Forums.

I allso have a m8 that works at ford and he tells me bugga all about stuff .

JG3282 · 11-02-2006, 09:43 AM

I know several people at Ford and FPV... The fact that I used to work at Ford helps in that regard... But even still, if you are from Melbourne's Northern most suburbs you are likely to know someone who works at a) Ford, b) Visyboard or c) South Pacific Tyres

JG3282 · 11-02-2006, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by XR8fella

It must be funny for Ford to play chinese whispers, and see how many of their Leak's comes back as V10 GTHO rumours !!! lol lol

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A Falcon GTHO will never be anything but a V8

Envious · 11-02-2006, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by phat_stak_tipa

it really fires me up that people feel they have to talk rubbish and think that we are that brainless that we will believe their babble and lies

Someone has their panties in a bunch...
Furphs keep the world turning mate, they make good conversation. People are never gonna stop telling furphies so just get over it and enjoy the banter...

EL_futuraistic · 11-02-2006, 11:25 AM

Rumours rock.... keeps things interesting no matter how they are delivered

Bossxr8 · 12-02-2006, 12:21 PM

Ford do have people who search the forums looking for leaks. Let this be a warning to you all as they can track you down.

trick_xd · 12-02-2006, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Ford do have people who search the forums looking for leaks. Let this be a warning to you all as they can track you down.

Are you one of them ???

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oneredED · 12-02-2006, 08:55 PM

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strange that.. Well i actually know a guy that works for FPV and funnily enuff he wont tell me bugger all

Yep, I know a couple of ford engineers (best mates) and I still get SFA out of them. They know they're job is on the line if they spill their guts, and aren't willing to risk the consequences...

I once worked at HSV a few years back (dont ask :P) and knew some precious information months before the media found out. (350kw HRT Maloo?, dud C4B motors, HSV coupe...) I told one friend, and by a few days, quite a few people had found out. I had to do a quick clean up and I was so scared... I know why they do not tell anyone what they know. They get journo's ringing up all the time pretending to be other engineers from other Ford plants etc, and getting information or specs on up-coming models, and a lot of info is leaked this way I would think...

MO · 12-02-2006, 10:23 PM

Uuuummmmmm...who cares.

eb2fairmont · 12-02-2006, 10:29 PM

Well one of my mates is the managing director of lamborghini australis, and he reckons the gallardo is faster than the 'phoon.

MO · 12-02-2006, 10:38 PM

Really?

qwigybo · 13-02-2006, 03:32 AM

no way the phoon would leave a gallardo for dead at least 5 secs down the quarter and thats in stock trim :P

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XRQTR · 13-02-2006, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by eb2fairmont

Well one of my mates is the managing director of lamborghini australis, and he reckons the gallardo is faster than the 'phoon.

Ye but thats only coz they take out the spare and jack, also I have heard a rumour, this could be wrong, that they have had the lifters done ' for reliability ' of course yes, sounds like a particular red @# Motorsport car seen quite often down at Calder. Tell your mate ' he's dreamin '.