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

[CQB-241]

Originally Posted by GTP534

Congratulations! Very, very nice!

I would suggest to get Opti-Coat or Ceramic Pro done - the black is so much easier to look after if you do.

Had CeramicPro done by Tony and Sharon at Diamond Detailing in Bibra Lake in pre-delivery phase. Why she looks so nice.

[Rolkus]

Originally Posted by Tough Ford

Breeze? Is that it!

I think he was stating the fact that it's not an available colour...

[Rolkus]

This was put up in the Club FGX Facebook group. Not my photo.

Taken in Geelong of an Aero Ute...

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by Express

about 9 months

Hoping these FG-X will have a lifespan of about 70 years, given it takes the same amount of time to bolt together a human

[Hemihunter]

Ceramic Pro and Opticoat are they supplied via Ford as part of the pre delivery or after market application?

[FGX335]

Originally Posted by Hemihunter

Ceramic Pro and Opticoat are they supplied via Ford as part of the pre delivery or after market application?

Aftermarket. Ford offer Fusion, but I see a lot of bad press on it.

I got OptiCoat, as a lot of people had great comments, and the only negative was due to poor service by a rural installer.

Had mine installed for 3 months now, blast it off with water and it's good as new. Money well spent. Waxing a car often for hours on end - ain't nobody got time for dat!

[PTR_NITRO_FG]

Is that legit? You use no soap, no rubbing at all? Even if there's poo, dead bugs, etc

So all you do is hose it down and use no cloths?

What about chamois afterwards? Can't tell me there's no watermarks?

[jgmdat]

Originally Posted by Smoke Pursuit

Green??

Yes mate saw a "Green" marked one at Brunswick Heads on the highway yesterday arvo.

[GasoLane]

Originally Posted by FGX335

Aftermarket. Ford offer Fusion, but I see a lot of bad press on it.

I got OptiCoat, as a lot of people had great comments, and the only negative was due to poor service by a rural installer.

Had mine installed for 3 months now, blast it off with water and it's good as new. Money well spent. Waxing a car often for hours on end - ain't nobody got time for dat!

Mines been on a 10 year old car, non Ford, for nearly a year (applied by the Sunshine Coast dealer) and only polished once, because I was bored one weekend

[Sioso]

Aero blue XR6T from Carsales:

[FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0]

Originally Posted by FGX310

Aero blue XR6T from Carsales:

A bit on the bland side for my liking......

[Sioso]

I'd like to see manufacturers offer a solid non-metallic black, like they did in the good ol' days.
The metallic black they sell these days looks more like a very dark grey than proper black, especially when the light hits it at certain angles.

[Road_Warrior]

You know, the Aero Blue doesn't look too bad, not awe inspiring but not awful either.

[Polyal]

The non XR8 bonnet is crying out for some detail..vents...something.

[FPV8U]

Blood Orange or Octane would look fantastic on the FGX, why no fun colours that blue is something for a G6E not an XR it's not horrible just very bland.

[asagaai]

Originally Posted by FPV8U

Blood Orange or Octane would look fantastic on the FGX, why no fun colours that blue is something for a G6E not an XR it's not horrible just very bland.

Ford USA saving the POP colours (yellow/red) etc for the Mustangs.

Want the local Ford cars to be bland when side to side with the Mustangs which POP.

[FGX335]

Originally Posted by PTR_NITRO_FG

Is that legit? You use no soap, no rubbing at all? Even if there's poo, dead bugs, etc

So all you do is hose it down and use no cloths?

What about chamois afterwards? Can't tell me there's no watermarks?

I go to the carwash, blast it off with high pressure soap, hit it with a bit of fresh water, and I'm on my way. The water doesn't have time to dry cos it beads right off.

I've had bird poo a couple of times, a blast works a treat. Bugs seem to come off with the pressure, but I haven't had them caked on the front as yet.

All signs are very positive! The only part of the car that doesn't bead is the windscreen, I just need to find my Rain X and I'll be set! So yeah, highly recommended and works for my busy lifestyle!

[Wretched]

Originally Posted by asagaai

Ford USA saving the POP colours (yellow/red) etc for the Mustangs.

Want the local Ford cars to be bland when side to side with the Mustangs which POP.

Don't need the colors to make the Falcon look bland next to Mustang.

[GTP534]

Originally Posted by PTR_NITRO_FG

Is that legit? You use no soap, no rubbing at all? Even if there's poo, dead bugs, etc

So all you do is hose it down and use no cloths?

What about chamois afterwards? Can't tell me there's no watermarks?

My car has been Opti-Coated, about 3 years ago now.

My wash method is to use "Wash" and "Rinse" Buckets with a microfiber cloth/mitt.

After sudsing up I rinse off and then dry using a microfiber cloth; it's a largish openweave type. I find there are always some faint watermarks or streaks when it dries off completely.

That doesn't bother me as I always give her a once over with Dura Gloss Aqua Wax.

One time I decided to let the car air dry - it had more watermarks on it and took me longer to detail.

The paint finish is still excellent today, largely absent of swirl marks.

[XBv8mmm!]

Originally Posted by FGX310

Aero blue XR6T from Carsales:

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Didn't the EF have a similar colour to this? Don't remember the name of it ATM.

[MITCHAY]

I'm still yet to see a FGX on the road in Canberra that's despite driving from south side to the city everyday on 2 major roads where there's plenty of traffic. Maybe they are all north side

[XBv8mmm!]

Originally Posted by MITCHAY

I'm still yet to see a FGX on the road in Canberra that's despite driving from south side to the city everyday on 2 major roads where there's plenty of traffic. Maybe they are all north side

Yup.

That's where mine lives.
Though it does go to quangers every now and then.

[naddis01]

I have lost count of the FG X's I have seen. Maybe they are all in country NSW. I have even seen one with a blown brake light, another one in FIRE brigade get up and a cab chassis with a sweet custom tray.

[fps_grandma]

Bowden's Own Auto Body Gel, two buckets, a microfibre sponge and chamois for my fortnightly cleaning needs.

Ceramic Pro has been a very good investment on my XR6T all for $550 when the Ming Mole at the dealership charges upwards of $2000.
Two days after I had it applied it got its first bird **** stain.
Only saw it several hours later after I first parked in the morning then I cleaned it right off with a wet towel without fuss.

The gloss helps too as non-car strangers and friends who can't tell the difference between a base model taxi spec and XR model all assume and say it must be new or "nice car".

Originally Posted by MITCHAY

I'm still yet to see a FGX on the road in Canberra that's despite driving from south side to the city everyday on 2 major roads where there's plenty of traffic. Maybe they are all north side

I did drop by in my FGX on north side, Groovin the Moo at Uni of Canberra to be precise.
I managed to spot an orange GT-F in person, also on North Side too.
Looks like the Falcon family is on the other side of the lake from where you are.

[Express]

Originally Posted by fps_grandma

The XY GT badge on the Bowden’s Own Auto Body Gel bottle is on the wrong side.

[Rolkus]

Picked her up last night. Not enough time to put any more than 30k's on her. But wow...

[Cashie]

Originally Posted by Rolkus

Picked her up last night. Not enough time to put any more than 30k's on her. But wow...

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Congratulations, post some more pics and an update on the ownership experience.

[HSVKILLA]

Saw my second fg-x yesterday and it was none other than a dark blue XR8,damm they look wicked in the flesh,it really gets your attention .

[Adamz Ghia]

Reckon a lot of people are driving with their eyes closed. I just spent the weekend in central Victoria and spotted at least 15 FGX', one of which was an XR8 amd the rest were XR6...

[Eaturbo]

Dead set if you didn't know any better you would think its a falcon
http://www.carsales.com.au/news/2015...E.&csn_tn=true

Chinese Taurus, love the boot lip spoiler, should have been what the G6E turbo got and the exhausts tips look better.