FG X, The Last EVER Falcon - Picture & Discussion Thread - Page 163

Cashie · 30-06-2014, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Callum31

What did i tell you guys!??!?!

The G SERIES HAS THE STRIP.

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Originally Posted by Callum31

Ummm... no lol. When I stated that the early XR prototypes that Spyman took last year and posted here, I said they were currently using G series ones as the XR ones were still being made and mostly everyone disagreed saying they weren't going to have the Dual DRL's only the single basic strip. So get your facts straight

Callum, can you please get off your pedestal at all?
If you are so far above us on all things to do with the new Ford Falcon maybe you should stay on your fagbook site??
As has been mentioned on many occasions, the tone in which you type your posts really ****** off most of us.
Just calm down an enjoy the ride of the new release, this is not the first new model that this forum has been actively involved in.

XtRmn8 · 30-06-2014, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

The Red one is an XR6 T. the Grey one is an XR8.

The only difference between those cars is the wheels, brakes and bonnet.

Brembo brakes for the XR8?

Whoever took these photos must have taken more, but I guess they are not being shown just yet.

Cashie · 30-06-2014, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by XtRmn8

Brembo brakes for the XR8?

Whoever took these photos must have taken more, but I guess they are not being shown just yet.

In the article it mentions they were chased off by the drivers etc so probably not many pics taken.
I think he means the XR8 and XR6t will get bigger standard brakes (and we are hoping Brembos as an option and/or an upspec model)

galaxy xr8 · 30-06-2014, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

Bullshit3.

Who agreed with you?

The early cars also had GS in the head light. Did you pick up on that scoop too?

What grade are you in? Don't they let you take your mobile to school?

Unfortunately school holidays has started today...

**Professor Farnsworth** · 30-06-2014, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Callum31

Ummm... no lol. When I stated that the early XR prototypes that Spyman took last year and posted here, I said they were currently using G series ones as the XR ones were still being made and mostly everyone disagreed saying they weren't going to have the Dual DRL's only the single basic strip. So get your facts straight

i don't recall seeing over 100,000 members posting here to disagree with your already known comment

ENOUGH.

galaxy xr8 · 30-06-2014, 05:22 PM

Ok I’m going out on a limb here to ask this question..... is there going to be a new model with in the updated Territory range...ie a sport range ?, the reason I ask is that the new pic’s that are out today it look’s like the Territory in question has larger wheel’s but the noticeable thing is what look’s like Grey mirror scalps like the XR range soon to be ?.

Or is it just my eyes ?.

Smoke Pursuit · 30-06-2014, 05:22 PM

That XR8 has brembos.

As per why it has FPV rims on it.

buggo · 30-06-2014, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Callum31

Ummm... no lol. When I stated that the early XR prototypes that Spyman took last year and posted here, I said they were currently using G series ones as the XR ones were still being made and mostly everyone disagreed saying they weren't going to have the Dual DRL's only the single basic strip. So get your facts straight

Not too sure about that champ. Myself personally and I'm sure many others too were always under the impression that the XR's and G's would have different light setups. Some may have disagreed but I don't recall an overwhelming amount.

No one care's who said what first anyway. So once October comes and this car is out, who's going to give a crap if facts were straight, crooked or circle? Your 15 minutes of self perceived Facebook fame will be over. So let **** roll off and enjoy it without getting worked up.

Smoke Pursuit · 30-06-2014, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

Ok I’m going out on a limb here to ask this question..... is there going to be a new model with in the updated Territory range...ie a sport range ?, the reason I ask is that the new pic’s that are out today it look’s like the Territory in question has larger wheel’s but the noticeable thing is what look’s like Grey mirror scalps like the XR range soon to be ?.

Or is it just my eyes ?.

No, its your eyes. Titanium should get 19's and side steps from what I know.

fgpsi · 30-06-2014, 05:26 PM

I damn we'll nearly jizzed myself over those pics.

Hey spyman, those rims on the XR's look like the current fpv wheels. Is that what the XR's are gonna have? I reckon they need a new design and would be pretty disappointed if they were running with that wheel design

GT0336 · 30-06-2014, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Callum31

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Let it go and move on!

galaxy xr8 · 30-06-2014, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

No, its your eyes. Titanium should get 19's and side steps from what I know.

My missus keep’s telling me I’m colour blind...

XtRmn8 · 30-06-2014, 05:27 PM

I wish Ford would just give us something official already

Smoke Pursuit · 30-06-2014, 05:30 PM

I reckon we are weeks away from hearing something.

Its possible they will do something like they did with the GTF and drip feed via facebook. They have done it before.

Mighty Reds · 30-06-2014, 05:30 PM

So are we going to get two XR8 models (SS-SSV) or just the ability to tick a few option boxes?.

Smoke Pursuit · 30-06-2014, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by galaxy xr8

My missus keep’s telling me I’m colour blind...

They may do something with the mirrors (remember they did with F6X) but I cant see them doing a sports model sadly. They have enough trouble with 3 variants.

Smoke Pursuit · 30-06-2014, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mighty Reds

So are we going to get two XR8 models (SS-SSV) or just the ability to tick a few option boxes?.

My gut feel is 1 model with the option of luxury pack, which will also be optional on XR6 and XR6 T.

XR8 will get Brembos and 19 inch wheels / 275 rear rubber standard though with the 335 donk.

But hey Callum probably knows better.

galaxy xr8 · 30-06-2014, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

They may do something with the mirrors (remember they did with F6X) but I cant see them doing a sports model sadly. They have enough trouble with 3 variants.

Yes that’s true, they wouldn’t have the fund’s either and time frame to do a new model as well come to think of it.

Mighty Reds · 30-06-2014, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

My gut feel is 1 model with the option of luxury pack, which will also be optional on XR6 and XR6 T.

XR8 will get Brembos and 19 inch wheels / 275 rear rubber standard though with the 335 donk.

But hey Callum probably knows better.

Thanks.

Cashie · 30-06-2014, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

My gut feel is 1 model with the option of luxury pack, which will also be optional on XR6 and XR6 T.

XR8 will get Brembos and 19 inch wheels / 275 rear rubber standard though with the 335 donk.

But hey Callum probably knows better.

My gut feeling is two models for simplicity and to copy the VF model lineup that seems to be getting buyers into upper specced (bigger margin) cars (SS-V is the biggest seller)

Smoke Pursuit · 30-06-2014, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Cashie

My gut feeling is two models for simplicity and to copy the VF model lineup that seems to be getting buyers into upper specced (bigger margin) cars (SS-V is the biggest seller)

Yes but if they were going to do this they would have with FG and never did.

They are going to charge a premium for XR8 to start with, so it will never compare to standard SS as far as $$$.

A standard XR8 will be pretty much comparable to a SS Redline anyhow (19's standard, 4 pot brembos, colour screen, dual zone etc) and the luxury pack option will be cheaper I would think as the wheels wont change, it may not even been a luxury pack option, but just a leather option.

Cashie · 30-06-2014, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

Yes but if they were going to do this they would have with FG and never did.

They are going to charge a premium for XR8 to start with, so it will never compare to standard SS as far as $$$.

A standard XR8 will be pretty much comparable to a SS Redline anyhow (19's standard, 4 pot brembos, colour screen, dual zone etc) and the luxury pack option will be cheaper I would think as the wheels wont change, it may not even been a luxury pack option, but just a leather option.

But surely Ford realise unless they build and price a base model XR8 aimed at the VF SS price point (with standard brakes and 315 engine) they are going to have trouble shifting units?
Then have a 335. Brembo equipped car to go against the SS-V/SS-V Redline..?

With FG, they had FPV that they had to keep prices and specs away from, now there is no FPV GS the worlds their oyster surely.

Smoke Pursuit · 30-06-2014, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Cashie

But surely Ford realise unless they build and price a base model XR8 aimed at the VF SS price point (with standard brakes and 315 engine) they are going to have trouble shifting units?
Then have a 335. Brembo equipped car to go against the SS-V/SS-V Redline..?

Not possible, they are limited.

XR6 Turbo is the SS competitor. It should be spec'ed similar to how it is now, which is similar to SS.

If you dreaming about a budget XR8 then you best keep dreaming (no offence).

Cashie · 30-06-2014, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

Not possible, they are limited.

XR6 Turbo is the SS competitor. It should be spec'ed similar to how it is now, which is similar to SS.

If you dreaming about a budget XR8 then you best keep dreaming (no offence).

I'll just keep dreaming then....

graphicgoose · 30-06-2014, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

My gut feel is 1 model with the option of luxury pack, which will also be optional on XR6 and XR6 T.

XR8 will get Brembos and 19 inch wheels / 275 rear rubber standard though with the 335 donk.

But hey Callum probably knows better.

Why would you assume 275 rear rubber with the 335? The standard GT 335's a lot of us have came with 245's and Ford were pretty precious about not letting anyone who didn't own an Rspec purchase the wider wheels. Surely it'd be a massive slap in the face to those owners if they brought out the XR8 with all the stuff that made these limited edition cars special?

PTR_NITRO_FG · 30-06-2014, 06:00 PM

You know what's annoying about this thread....the amount of freaking comments that occur in such a short period of time!

I refreshed 3 times and each time almost a whole page of new posts occurred... lol

I guess the new falcon is getting everyone excited...but how many are actually committing to buying one this year?

I'll be a buyer when my loan is up...........in 2018!

Smoke Pursuit · 30-06-2014, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by graphicgoose

Why would you assume 275 rear rubber with the 335? The standard GT 335's a lot of us have came with 245's and Ford were pretty precious about not letting anyone who didn't own an Rspec purchase the wider wheels. Surely it'd be a massive slap in the face to those owners if they brought out the XR8 with all the stuff that made these limited edition cars special?

Who says I am assuming? These cars have been left parked a few places lately, its pretty easy to walk up and look at tyre arrangements.

Anyhow you will just have to wait and see, but to be honest they would be SILLY not to atleast put decent rubber on the last XR8, as it is a direct competitor to the SS Redline (which has 275 rubber), its gonna make it look like a pile of dog ****, for the same money!

I personally think ford will protect GTF 351 by not upping the KW on XR8, but R Spec owners are just going to have to take it as it comes, their cars were limited editions but thats no different to owning a 40th Anniversary BF GT when the FG XR8 had the same donk!

As for part restrictions thats normal, FPV have done it for years on most of their parts, you cant just lob in with a GT vin and buy an F6 part so why would a GT vs GT R spec be any different. They have done this to stop morons going around buying XT's and fitting them out as FPV's.

PTR_NITRO_FG · 30-06-2014, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

XR8 will get Brembos and 19 inch wheels / 275 rear rubber standard though with the 335 donk.

This excites me....

**Fordman1** · 30-06-2014, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

Who says I am assuming?

Anyhow you will just have to wait and see, but to be honest they would be SILLY not to atleast put decent rubber on the last XR8, as it is a direct competitor to the SS Redline (which has 275 rubber), its gonna make it look like a pile of dog ****, for the same money!

You go DASH GT !

Smoke Pursuit · 30-06-2014, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Barraxr8

You go DASH GT !

Ermm this could be good or bad.