FG Falcon MKII

[AMGC63]

Originally Posted by DASH GT

That’s why we have always said they should have a similar pack to the SS V pack... At least then the car is recognised as being better than its siblings at trade in time.

Exactly.

[dimka100]

They should put an R35 GTR in there just for kicks

Originally Posted by SteveJH

I wish ford would do a comparo at Bathurst like Holden did back in the VX(?) days.

I really enjoy watching that on youtube.

1. Old Race Car. 2. Current sports/performance model. 3. Current V8SC.

[Gobes32]

Because the shootout idea intrigued me, I found the video.........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAkcR561Sno

[gtfpv]

Originally Posted by Gobes32

Because the shootout idea intrigued me, I found the video.........

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAkcR561Sno

i know this clip , and i tell you ford just arent in holdens league with selling cars , or marketing them . holden get this , we get giant fingers walking over a mountain, which would market LSD ( AN ACID TRIP) more so than a falcon .

they simply better up thier marketing game with the fg mkii , with its new engines etc , otherwise they may as well give it away .

[robbo/region15]

Originally Posted by b2tf

Seconded, the black plastic is taking over and it's not a good look. However I will wait till I see one in real life before passing final judgement.

Seen them onsite this morning,various colours too,they look impressive in real time,pictures dont do them justice,all good.

[SteveJH]

Originally Posted by dimka100

They should put an R35 GTR in there just for kicks

So we can watch it blow up its gearbox?

More seriously though, the Mal Rose R35 GT-R (which DNF'd) at the Bathurst 12 Hour this year did a fastest lap of 2:26.1198.

The Nathan Tinkler/Steven Johnson FG GT (5.4L BOSS Engine) did a fastest lap of 2:40.6970.

Would be interesting to see how a properly setup (under CAMs production car rules) Current model FPV GT would go around the mountain.

[gtfpv]

Originally Posted by SteveJH

So we can watch it blow up its gearbox?

More seriously though, the Mal Rose R35 GT-R (which DNF'd) at the Bathurst 12 Hour this year did a fastest lap of 2:26.1198.

The Nathan Tinkler/Steven Johnson FG GT (5.4L BOSS Engine) did a fastest lap of 2:40.6970.

Would be interesting to see how a properly setup (under CAMs production car rules) Current model FPV GT would go around the mountain.

wouldnt it what !!! i'm holding you accountable now to re visit this thread and post the time when one does it .

[SteveJH]

Originally Posted by gtfpv

wouldnt it what !!! i'm holding you accountable now to re visit this thread and post the time when one does it .

NATSOFT is your friend.

[SpoolMan]

The new front bar will be popular mod for FG Series 1 owners who have big after-market intercoolers in there turbo and S/C Falcons..

[csv8]

Hi guys, I am in the States, Ford should send their marketing team here, and see how cars are advertised. America doesn't have Scruby to stop them. Honda Accura drifting into a space between two Accuras. Ford ads all about their trucks and what they can do. I am driving a Chevy Impala LT, handles, drives and quite comfortable..$24990 drive away !!! Has the Holden 3.6 V6. We knock the Taurus..makes the Falcon look small and slim. It has a "boxy" appearance, looks okay to me. Will try and get into a Ford dealer. Petrol here, is around $3.99 a gallon, the US gallon is smaller than ours.But still works out to about 85c a litre. Off to Vegas tomorrow!!!!
Photo's won't download..try Photobucket later.

[Fev]

Lucky man!!

I've started noticing a lot of Focus adverts around at the moment so Ford are doing something right. They had the US head of marketing over here a year or 2 ago so i think her ideas are starting to trickle down into the public

[dimka100]

In Australia we have Nany rules which say cars in advertisements cannot be drifting, racing, smoking, going faster than 30kmh, and generally doing anything that’s seen as hooning behaviour … does not leave a lot of room for ideas does it?

Also we cannot make references to competitors or say anything politically incorrect.

Originally Posted by csv8

Hi guys, I am in the States, Ford should send their marketing team here, and see how cars are advertised. America doesn't have Scruby to stop them. Honda Accura drifting into a space between two Accuras. Ford ads all about their trucks and what they can do. I am driving a Chevy Impala LT, handles, drives and quite comfortable..$24990 drive away !!! Has the Holden 3.6 V6. We knock the Taurus..makes the Falcon look small and slim. It has a "boxy" appearance, looks okay to me. Will try and get into a Ford dealer. Petrol here, is around $3.99 a gallon, the US gallon is smaller than ours.But still works out to about 85c a litre. Off to Vegas tomorrow!!!!
Photo's won't download..try Photobucket later.

[BAFrod]

The recent mercedes c-class ads were some of the only recent car Ads I actually liked as thought were effective. Go back to AU-BF advertising, falcons were marketed properly for what they are. These days, Fords AND Holdens (as far as sedans go) are pushed as family-friendly, sedate and boring. I've no problem with family-friendliness, but I do when it degrades what Falcons can actually do. And clearly a minimalist approach to Falcon advertising has failed so far...

[RAPID_BA]

I think a very smart looking car.

I was always a bit iffy over the look of the FG but the series 2 tips me over into liking it.

No rear end views?

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by HULK_BA

No rear end views?

Unfortunately I think thats a sign that there is no change.

[TUF_302]

Love the look of the new XR6's, not sure about the G6 though, will wait to see one in the flesh i think

[JutroXR8]

I have to agree with most on here that the XR6 looks mighty fine. And they have improve the XT abit. The G-Series may have gone a little backwards though. In looks only.

[jaybo34]

Don't like it, I'll keep my fg1 thanks makay bye. 8 inch touchscreen with satnav now thats sexy.

[gregsAUII]

Please bring back the XR8.

[Joe5619]

has anyone got any real pics yet??

[vztrt]

Originally Posted by Joe5619

has anyone got any real pics yet??

Its not released for sale yet.

[Bossxr8]

Badging on the rear is supposed to be changed. Only change on the rear end.

[Bobman]

Hopefully they've retired those chrome tail lights (or will soon).

[NX74205]

Originally Posted by Bobman

Hopefully they've retired those chrome tail lights (or will soon).

You mean those on the G6E/G6ET and XRs? I love those, I think they look fantastic.

[BAFrod]

Why, if Ford refuse to do it, have no aftermarket companies brought out LED taillights for the FG? There isn't even an altezza option...

[dylancox]

Originally Posted by BAFrod

Why, if Ford refuse to do it, have no aftermarket companies brought out LED taillights for the FG? There isn't even an altezza option...

Why don't Ford AUS get more imaginative with their taillight designs. Haven't they got tired of the horizontal red/white stripe that they've had since EF. They should play around with vertical pattern ala Mustang

[AMGC63]

Sounds fully hektic.. Never in my life have i seen so much fuss over freakin headlights and tail lights...

Im more interested in the actual content, quality and functionality of the vehicle.

[EFFalcon]

yep, tail lights with vertical lines would double sales.

[Josh_XC]

Man an XR8 with the FG MII body would be awesome, bring back the XR8!

[R-Design]

I'm pretty disappointed with the lack of content detailing the update on ford.com.au. I mean the "New Ranger" has been there for around six months with constant updates. The same thing goes for Territory and Focus updates.

I know there's a bit of time until the launch but you'd think they'd want to build up some sort of anticipation for the new model. The BA launch was a prime example of what Ford can do when they put some effort into it. Obviously it’s only a Mk II but this model is pivotal in increasing Market Share and increasing local production to sustainable levels.