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Old 21-04-2014, 01:52 AM   #2851
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Sounds like spyman is trying to spot the difference between FG and FH ICC?

Wonder which of the FG ICC buttons will be replaced or if the entire lower section of the ICC has been redone? It needs more buttons I think

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I'll post it tomorrow but park sencer is where the dome light is,above that the off button is now media,the ok is now the off button and left of that is now mute

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Old 21-04-2014, 04:51 AM   #2852
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spy pics coming of the new falcon.........:
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Old 21-04-2014, 08:37 AM   #2853
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More pics please Spyman

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Old 21-04-2014, 08:48 AM   #2854
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This has probably been already asked but have they addressed the issue in enabling the steering wheel to be able to be taken up a notch or two?
In the photo above it looks like there is room for it to go up higher but it doesn't let you.
For tall drivers it is an issue, getting in and out.
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Old 21-04-2014, 08:51 AM   #2855
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Does the fuel door lock on the FGII?
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Old 21-04-2014, 09:02 AM   #2856
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Does the fuel door lock on the FGII?
It locks on late fg 1 doesn't it?
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Old 21-04-2014, 10:17 AM   #2857
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This has probably been already asked but have they addressed the issue in enabling the steering wheel to be able to be taken up a notch or two?
In the photo above it looks like there is room for it to go up higher but it doesn't let you.
For tall drivers it is an issue, getting in and out.
Hey,

Sadly it looks like they haven't

I have over the weekend only counted four things other than the original leather
Door trim/pattern change with the dash

And the main one is to inprove the passenger air bag lines?......


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Old 21-04-2014, 10:48 AM   #2858
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Does the fuel door lock on the FGII?
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Old 21-04-2014, 11:12 AM   #2859
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Here is a better pic of FGII interior (mine in fact) to compare, as the comparison shot above shows older non touch screen version. That shot in the earlier post almost looks old enough to be BF.
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Old 21-04-2014, 11:30 AM   #2860
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Here is a better pic of FGII interior (mine in fact) to compare, as the comparison shot above shows older non touch screen version. That shot in the earlier post almost looks old enough to be BF.
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Thanks yea I've got it down pat now moved a few buttons around to put the front sencer switch in and it looks like the info centre is upgraded

But the outer box is unchanged at this point


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I was gonna say that would be a step backwards ?
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Here is a better pic of FGII interior (mine in fact) to compare, as the comparison shot above shows older non touch screen version. That shot in the earlier post almost looks old enough to be BF.
You just wanted to show of your car - and rightly so! The GTE is a stunner!
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Old 21-04-2014, 03:52 PM   #2863
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I was gonna say that would be a step backwards ?
Early FG1's didn't get the locking fuel flap, they only put it on high series for some reason. There was a running update to fix it. With FG the fuel door locks and unlocks with the central locking as there is no fuel door button in the cabin, you just push on the door itself to release it when the car is unlocked. Same as FG has no boot release button in the cabin, the button is next to the number plate light.
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Old 21-04-2014, 04:04 PM   #2864
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Hey,

The other sides car will set you back 95,000-105,000 for a holden with a blower

And based on a Calais

And my personal fav $6800 to make your ssv sound tuff (walkin)


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Not to mention a $100,000 vehicle and a S/C engine with cast pistons, try putting a heftier tune on that...
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Old 21-04-2014, 04:40 PM   #2866
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I'll post it tomorrow but park sencer is where the dome light is,above that the off button is now media,the ok is now the off button and left of that is now mute

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BA/BF styled ICC buttons on FG ICC would be heaven. Can't stand the tiny fiddly buttons on the FG ICC. Seriously what were Ford thinking??
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Old 21-04-2014, 05:00 PM   #2867
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BA/BF styled ICC buttons on FG ICC would be heaven. Can't stand the tiny fiddly buttons on the FG ICC. Seriously what were Ford thinking??
Don't know about you, but I can't stand the tiny fiddly buttons on the BA/BF ICC either (the lower small circle ones).
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Old 21-04-2014, 05:20 PM   #2868
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FG is worse!
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Not to mention a $100,000 vehicle and a S/C engine with cast pistons, try putting a heftier tune on that...
If tuned well there shouldn't be a problem. The LSA is low comp, intercooled and has piston oil squirters so it should handle a good amount of boost as long as the tune is good. For 90k its a pity they didn't put the LS9 motor in the GTS instead of the LSA though
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Old 21-04-2014, 05:42 PM   #2870
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Would be good if they had capless refueling as well. Having to undo the fuel cap at the bowser is so 90s now
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Don't know about you, but I can't stand the tiny fiddly buttons on the BA/BF ICC either (the lower small circle ones).
Hmm but those small buttons I never recall using (traction control, interior done light and door unlock from memory) Trying to adjust the fan speed or temperature for the first time in an FG is almost and accident-causing experience ...
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yeah i still have to look at the ICC about three times to find some buttons while driving - looks good, user friendly: nah
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Yup I'm the same.

Look good, but not good to use.

I had mine for over a month before I realise they were actually buttons under the screen. On fg1 of course...
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Yep FG ICC looks good but is a shocker to operate when driving.
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I thought it was a non issue....
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Hmm but those small buttons I never recall using (traction control, interior done light and door unlock from memory) Trying to adjust the fan speed or temperature for the first time in an FG is almost and accident-causing experience ...

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Yup I'm the same.

Look good, but not good to use.

I had mine for over a month before I realise they were actually buttons under the screen. On fg1 of course...
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Now do you have any probs with the dash trim,before I post it......lol

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I, too, think it's a non-issue. Only button I use that I have to glance over for is the air recycle when I'm in a tunnel.
Temperature is normally set and forget (especially when I'm the driver with dual zone, I just set my own settings and be done with it).
I listen to one radio station only.
My lighting is all set the way I need it.
Volume and cruise control I do by feel on the wheel.

If you're constantly having to search for buttons you're doing something wrong.
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Now do you have any probs with the dash trim,before I post it......lol

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No, he doesn't.

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Come on spyman!! we love your work!
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If you're constantly having to search for buttons you're doing something wrong.
Nope. It's the only car out of about 20 i've owned or co-owned that i've had to double or triple take the ICC! I have to change temp all the time as i'm normal and my wife is an icicle and i have single zone. Sometimes i forget which side the fan is on (single zone ICC is different in this way) - also forget which side the climate "OFF" and A/C button is.. and i find the front demist hard to find sometimes. It's all individual but many people find it illogical, me included. Looks nice though.

As far as radio/ipod etc, all done on the wheel and is a non issue. Always loved the BA onwards steering wheel buttons, simple as it comes.

Anyway, yes Spyman, post away.
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