FG X, The Last EVER Falcon - Picture & Discussion Thread - Page 244

CyberWasp · 10-08-2014, 11:09 PM

It is a problem for people over about 6"2, in getting your legs under the wheel, the wheel does need to go up 1 more notch.
Having said that it is probably the price you pay for the I6 motor as Holder would have a different set up for the V6 and the room that this allows.

AUS GRUNT · 10-08-2014, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Walt Kowalski

Really? 2300Kg Tow rated V8 Coyote ute? I'm ringing my Ford dealer pronto.

Not sure about the 2300kg tow rating (i think they're still 1600kg) but they (FPV) did make a limited edition pursuit ute along side the GTF...but you will be lucky to get one now as they're probly all sold as there were only 120 utes made.

AUS GRUNT · 10-08-2014, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

I can see the whole cluster.

Ok, how tall are you...i'm about 180-181cm and i can see upto about the 90-100km/h mark of the speedo (yet i can see all of the tacho) when comfortably seated in my normal driving position in my fg xr6t.

turbo4 · 10-08-2014, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AUS GRUNT

Ok, how tall are you...i'm about 180-181cm and i can see upto about the 90-100km/h mark of the speedo (yet i can see all of the tacho) when comfortably seated in my normal driving position in my fg xr6t.

I am 188cm and I have no trouble seeing anything

Taily · 10-08-2014, 11:46 PM

194cm and the whole FPV cluster is visible. No, I don't lay the seat back (gangsta style) either.

Though the cluster visibility issue may be more closely related to a leg or body length/size relationship. Some of us (like me) have long legs and arms...

Food for thought, though I do agree the wheel would be just perfect for me around 10-15mm higher.

furiousgibbon · 11-08-2014, 12:14 AM

I'm 5'10" and I've complained in many posts about the poor driving position in this car, until today. I nailed it, finally. It's more comfortable overall, I don't feel like my back is being forced into the steering wheel but I can keep my hands at 9+3 on the wheel right through the turn without stretching. I have a better angle of attack on the pedals which means I can smash through the gears much much faster. My hands also don't touch my legs at the bottom of the wheel rotation as they were before. The problem was the seat base was up too far at the front. I lowered it a fair amount, and adjusted the rails and backrest to suit. I still need to test how well it holds me in under very heavy braking, because it does seem quite flat in the base, but for now I'm happy.

It shouldn't be this difficult to find a good driving position, but it is somewhat possible. I have the wheel all the way out and up however, which doesn't seem right considering my average height.

It's been mentioned countless times before but the floor to seat height is not the problem, it's the wheel height. The whole steering column needs to come up, which would bring up the dashboard. Low door sills add to the perception of sitting high. On the plus side, the visibility is awesome!

FGX-351 · 11-08-2014, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by AUS GRUNT

Not sure about the 2300kg tow rating (i think they're still 1600kg) but they (FPV) did make a limited edition pursuit ute along side the GTF...but you will be lucky to get one now as they're probly all sold as there were only 120 utes made.

I noticed tonight there's one sitting in the show room at Byrne Ford Kedron.

responsef6 · 11-08-2014, 02:31 AM

I'm 6'4", no problems with seat & wheel, seat is put as low as it goes and as far back, wheel pulled out as far as it goes, absolute perfect for me.

On the contrary most other cars have my legs cramped up, seat doesnt go back enough etc. falcon has always been most comfortable for me.

Sick of the seat story, People have bought into motor media nitpicking, even still discussing this. Aust motoring media are just desperate to find things to bring the falcon down, let's talk about the seating and starter button again.

wheel has reach and rake, seat has all the movements to customise to your height, play with it until you get it right for you, not that hard

BrendanSM · 11-08-2014, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by AUS GRUNT

Not sure about the 2300kg tow rating (i think they're still 1600kg) but they (FPV) did make a limited edition pursuit ute along side the GTF...but you will be lucky to get one now as they're probly all sold as there were only 120 utes made.

On the Ford website it says that the 6 cylinder can tow 2300kg for a braked trailer when fitted with the heavy duty towbar.

Walt Kowalski · 11-08-2014, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BrendanSM

On the Ford website it says that the 6 cylinder can tow 2300kg for a braked trailer when fitted with the heavy duty towbar.

That's correct. I've had four XR6T utes. But want a V8 Coyote with 2300Kg towing.

Walt Kowalski · 11-08-2014, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by The-ShowStoPPa

I noticed tonight there's one sitting in the show room at Byrne Ford Kedron.

1200Kg towing. :(

block58 · 11-08-2014, 09:37 AM

SCOOP! New Falcon spotted in the wild in the exclusive pictures Ford doesn't want released!

Pic here

Sloth · 11-08-2014, 10:14 AM

Can't see the whole pic

block58 · 11-08-2014, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Sloth

Can't see the whole pic

Yeah, you can, I just took it too early

Sloth · 11-08-2014, 10:32 AM

Did it look good in the flesh uncovered?

block58 · 11-08-2014, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Sloth

Did it look good in the flesh uncovered?

Looked awesome, DRLs are great. Was an XR6 ecoLPi ute, so didn't get to see the sedan rear end sadly.

boss engine · 11-08-2014, 11:28 AM

Do you have another pic???

vztrt · 11-08-2014, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

I've driven a whole range of these cars over the past 6 weeks and I cannot fathom how some people say the steering wheel is sitting in their lap. They must have the seat cranked right up or something???? I always put the seat as low as it will go and have a heap of room between the wheel and my legs.

I've gotten the problem people talk about but its cause the seat needs to be pushed back a couple of notches. Don't get why so many people would sit close unless they can't reach the pedals....mind you the wife doesn't have this issue.

fgpsi · 11-08-2014, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by block58

SCOOP! New Falcon spotted in the wild in the exclusive pictures Ford doesn't want released!

Pic here

what the stuff is this lol

**GasoLane** · 11-08-2014, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by block58

SCOOP! New Falcon spotted in the wild in the exclusive pictures Ford doesn't want released!

Pic here

That should read "Scoop. Sunrise photographed with a tiny bit of a car on the far right"

Sam1112 · 11-08-2014, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GasOLane

That should read "Scoop. Sunrise photographed with a tiny bit of a car on the far right"

How about "Scoop. New Falcon attempts to Photobomb picturesque sunrise landscape shot"

Bucket · 11-08-2014, 02:47 PM

I feel hypocritical posting this but- hey, how about the next Post is ACTUALLY about the next Falcon! Not a picture of an inch of it's nose or a joke about a picture. There has literally been three or four pages of absolutely nothing on here. It's the FF Equivalent of Seinfeld

**Professor Farnsworth** · 11-08-2014, 03:05 PM

nothing wrong with Seinfeld!

as mentioned before this thread is about all things next-gen Falcon, and that includes comparisons with the current gen, and inevitably the opposing team's product.

still on track as far as i'm concerned, and i'm sure we'll have more pics soon enough.

galaxy xr8 · 11-08-2014, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

nothing wrong with Seinfeld!

as mentioned before this thread is about all things next-gen Falcon, and that includes comparisons with the current gen, and inevitably the opposing team's product.

still on track as far as i'm concerned, and i'm sure we'll have more pics soon enough.

Ggggiddy up.

As the K man would say.

Bucket · 11-08-2014, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Professor Farnsworth

nothing wrong with Seinfeld!

as mentioned before this thread is about all things next-gen Falcon, and that includes comparisons with the current gen, and inevitably the opposing team's product.

still on track as far as i'm concerned, and i'm sure we'll have more pics soon enough.

Fair call Prof. I'll stop complaining ;)

**Professor Farnsworth** · 11-08-2014, 03:42 PM

complain all you want, it's a free country

apolloxbgt · 11-08-2014, 04:13 PM

Spotted 4 of them only semi clad leaving kfc in kangaroo flat today.

I'm sold, the xr is very striking.

Cashie · 11-08-2014, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by block58

SCOOP! New Falcon spotted in the wild in the exclusive pictures Ford doesn't want released!

Pic here

Great job dude....NOT.

XR8putts · 11-08-2014, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by block58

SCOOP! New Falcon spotted in the wild in the exclusive pictures Ford doesn't want released!

Pic here

This guy deserves a one week ban

Bossxr8 · 11-08-2014, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AUS GRUNT

Ok, how tall are you...i'm about 180-181cm and i can see upto about the 90-100km/h mark of the speedo (yet i can see all of the tacho) when comfortably seated in my normal driving position in my fg xr6t.

About the same height as you.