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02-09-2008, 09:27 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I heard a rumour that Ford is already upgrading the FG range..
So far apparently the XT now comes with 16 inch alloys standard?? Will side curtain bags also be standard?? Cheers.
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02-09-2008, 09:35 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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already? Not sure how to take it
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02-09-2008, 09:38 PM
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yeh i think your right mate. Looked on the ford website just now and the xt does now come with 16" alloys standard.
huzah for no more hubcaps! |
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02-09-2008, 09:42 PM
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Interesting, i just looked and the XT does infact come with 16 inch alloys.. cant notice any other changes yet..
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02-09-2008, 09:45 PM
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has been rather soon thought that is for sure. i've read in AMC magazine a few months ago that the xt was supposed to be getting alloys from the start, but got canned last minute by the big wigs or something. Looks as though theyve changed their minds.
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02-09-2008, 10:14 PM
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You dig, we stick!
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I'm gonna miss those hubcaps.
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02-09-2008, 10:19 PM
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King of the Fairy's.
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About time too. The XT just keeps getting better and better, that's great value for the 'Povo pack' model, but is probably more of a response to the VE Omega having 16" alloys for the same price.
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02-09-2008, 10:23 PM
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Ride and HandlingFeature Falcon XT
Virtual Pivot Control Link Front Suspension S Control Blade Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) S 16" x 6.5" XT 5-spoke alloy wheels - 215/60 R16 tyres2 S |
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02-09-2008, 10:43 PM
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You dig, we stick!
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I was only joking when I said I'd miss those hubcaps... but looking at the link below, I hope they look better in the flesh/metal.
http://www.ford.com.au/servlet/BlobS...ure&blobkey=id
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02-09-2008, 11:01 PM
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gotta love fords ****poor attempt at fotoshopping...
heres one we prepared earlier. 
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03-09-2008, 07:22 AM
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What's been photoshopped?
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03-09-2008, 08:39 AM
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the ford promo picture of the FG XT with the 16" rims. looks photoshopped
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03-09-2008, 08:45 AM
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The dark coloured car has VE holden looking wheels.
If they are going to modify the FG, they should flare the rear guards to balance with the front and the nose should be made a little more savage. |
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03-09-2008, 08:45 AM
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Woo Hoo!
If they make Dual Zone Climate Controlled A/C a stand alone option on XR6 Turbos (rather than have it as part of the luxury enhancement pack) and give me a locking fuel cap and I’ll buy one.
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03-09-2008, 11:21 AM
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The alloys are much improved over the hubcaps.
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03-09-2008, 02:07 PM
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BF XR6, oh yeah!!
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Good work Ford, Should have been there from the start, but it's still good work. It's now looking more and more like the FG XT is more the successor to the BFII Futura rather than BFII XT
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03-09-2008, 02:18 PM
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I saw an XT in Ego this morning in the traffic, looked bloody good for a base model!
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03-09-2008, 06:55 PM
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i agree jondalar, best looking "povo" pack car in australia.
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03-09-2008, 09:47 PM
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That's half the battle. Judge the car on the worst looking model. Stick alloys on the pov packs and you're in with a shot.
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03-09-2008, 10:39 PM
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335 - STILL THE BOSS ...
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 :I rekon those alloys look good for a pov pack .... big improvment. Well done Ford!  | [/url] |
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04-09-2008, 09:56 AM
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They still sell the HUBCAPS!!!
..but on the wagon. I know most don't care but wagons are not just for fleet, so this is a little bit of a let down. |
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FGs getting upgrades already??
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