FG X, The Last EVER Falcon - Picture & Discussion Thread - Page 153

Smoke Pursuit · 25-06-2014, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Callum31

Ford aren't going to show wheels, lights etc, in a teaser and not put it into production as they know the backlash they'll get from customers if they do so.

So what's the harm in stating the obvious? They updated the wheels with the FG MKII, so for sure the new range will have new wheels. It' completes the look of a 'new model'.

But are those wheels brembo compatible. Yes those teaser wheels will be on some models, but don't discount an ex FPV wheel for a brembo equipped car.

That's assuming one car will come brembo equipped....

Callum31 · 25-06-2014, 10:07 PM

Road_Warrior, lol no, the teaser was of the new XR8. Look closely and you can easily see the bonnet bulge.

Smoke Pursuit · 25-06-2014, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Callum31

Road_Warrior, lol no, the teaser was of the new XR8. Look closely and you can easily see the bonnet bulge.

Really... You should know???

Nikked · 25-06-2014, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Callum31

Ford aren't going to show wheels, lights etc, in a teaser and not put it into production as they know the backlash they'll get from customers if they do so.

Actually, that happens a lot...

Even the production BA bonnet bulge was different to the first official Ford press releases...

Road_Warrior · 25-06-2014, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Callum31

Road_Warrior, lol no, the teaser was of the new XR8. Look closely and you can easily see the bonnet bulge.

Callum31, lol yes. It was an XR6.

Callum31 · 25-06-2014, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikked

Actually, that happens a lot...

Even the production BA bonnet bulge was different to the first official Ford press releases...

The teaser last year was technically an early half reveal. Ford's designer of the new Falcon originally intended the 2014 Falcon to be revealed around late 2013, so the teaser released some features of the new Falcon to get people excited preparing for the official launch.

The lights, wheels and XR8 was part of the tease to give people a rough idea on what the 2014 Falcon will look like and there will be a V8 under a Ford badge again. That was the first sign of the return of the XR8.

Road_Warrior · 25-06-2014, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

They showed a bunch of us employees the new Falcon today. I had about half an hour to pore over an XR8 and a G6E.

They do both look excellent, and it is a significant new look front and rear. It's going to surprise a lot of people. Interior is not so different but changes to colours and trims, and minor detail changes are good enough to make it seem different inside.

And anyone who couldn't afford a GTF will still get some serious grip, stop and go with the XR8.

That's about I can divulge. So I will leave it at that. I avoided being made redundant last week and it's something I would rather avoid.

Come along now, Boss. Does it look hawt or not?

Callum31 · 25-06-2014, 10:18 PM

Road_Warrior, I better hope you are joking about it being an XR6...

Smoke Pursuit · 25-06-2014, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Callum31

The teaser last year was technically an early half reveal. Ford's designer of the new Falcon originally intended the 2014 Falcon to be revealed around late 2013, so the teaser released some features of the new Falcon to get people excited preparing for the official launch.

The lights, wheels and XR8 was part of the tease to give people a rough idea on what the 2014 Falcon will look like and there will be a V8 under a Ford badge again. That was the first sign of the return of the XR8.

Omg...

Nikked · 25-06-2014, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Callum31

Road_Warrior, I better hope you are joking about it being an XR6...

Picking on respected, knowledgeable members only does harm..

No bulge, just the raised profile of the bonnet...XR6

Road_Warrior · 25-06-2014, 10:25 PM

Why would I be joking? I knew in advance what was going to be teased.

IngoStang · 25-06-2014, 10:25 PM

Just like the Energizer bunny...... keeps going and going

Smoke Pursuit · 25-06-2014, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikked

Picking on respected, knowledgeable members only does harm..

No bulge, just the raised profile of the bonnet...XR6

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Hate to disappoint but that is the xr8 bonnet....

**janddbone** · 25-06-2014, 10:29 PM

When Falcon is done, so am I, doubt that I will be missed... Times are definitely changing this Falcon will be the best one yet.

Callum31 · 25-06-2014, 10:29 PM

What!?!?!?! You think it's all a 'joke'. I talk to loads of car enthusiasts and by far you guys are the worst. I don't care what you all think of my facebook page, but I know 21,600 isn't bad and I have had lots and lots of praise for my work, and what I post on there. You guys however are disgusting and act like absolute babies wanting to pick an argument because you have nothing else better to do with your lives. Thankyou to all the decent ones on here but the rest of you are tossers. Plus some of you who have been blocked on the page, have been requested to be banned. Good day guys.

Auslandau · 25-06-2014, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Callum31

Ford aren't going to show wheels, lights etc, in a teaser and not put it into production as they know the backlash they'll get from customers if they do so.

So what's the harm in stating the obvious? They updated the wheels with the FG MKII, so for sure the new range will have new wheels. It' completes the look of a 'new model'.

Yes, you are absolutely right. My apologies.

............. Oh wait!

rst2000 · 25-06-2014, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TJA77

Just like the Energizer bunny...... keeps going and going

....lol

Smoke Pursuit · 25-06-2014, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Callum31

What!?!?!?! You think it's all a 'joke'. I talk to loads of car enthusiasts and by far you guys are the worst. I don't care what you all think of my facebook page, but I know 21,600 isn't bad and I have had lots and lots of praise for my work, and what I post on there. You guys however are disgusting and act like absolute babies wanting to pick an argument because you have nothing else better to do with your lives. Thankyou to all the decent ones on here but the rest of you are tossers. Plus some of you who have been blocked on the page, have been requested to be banned. Good day guys.

Your like a kid with zits all over his face. Your Facebook page is bullshite and misleading. People think you are Ford... We us and crap you go on with. Then you go on about your cars... Your ED Fairmont which mysteriously looks like an EB!!

Nikked · 25-06-2014, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

Hate to disappoint but that is the xr8 bonnet....

So no obvious bulge like the BA/FG? I can only see to ridges, the two extending from the grill to the windscreen...

Smoke Pursuit · 25-06-2014, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikked

So no obvious bulge like the BA/FG? I can only see to ridges, the two extending from the grill to the windscreen...

It's actually wider then FG. Look at the top shaddow of the bonnet.

Auslandau · 25-06-2014, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Callum31

What!?!?!?! You think it's all a 'joke'. I talk to loads of car enthusiasts and by far you guys are the worst. I don't care what you all think of my facebook page, but I know 21,600 isn't bad and I have had lots and lots of praise for my work, and what I post on there. You guys however are disgusting and act like absolute babies wanting to pick an argument because you have nothing else better to do with your lives. Thankyou to all the decent ones on here but the rest of you are tossers. Plus some of you who have been blocked on the page, have been requested to be banned. Good day guys.

Not going to argue here in the open but I tried to give you a heads up back there but to no avail. If you state opinions as facts, you will be dumped on and no mod or admin cannot intervene with that.

Please, just state your opinion on what may happen but please don't state them as facts. It is the internet and you will be caught out as seen in just the few posts above.

Thats all I can say on the matter so please ...... lets all move on.

**Professor Farnsworth** · 25-06-2014, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Callum31

Road_Warrior, I better hope you are joking about it being an XR6...

I've extended extra courtesy and tolerance to you based on your passion for the Falcon brand but no longer. Continue with the "I know everything" diatribe and you're going to start getting warnings.

tasdex · 25-06-2014, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikked

Picking on respected, knowledgeable members only does harm..

No bulge, just the raised profile of the bonnet...XR6

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squint a bit ,,, and think holden malibu tail end ,,, just blue lit ...
sorry ,,, just calling what i see .

Nikked · 25-06-2014, 10:40 PM

Im banned from some reason...even though contributed in a good way to his page...hmmm...

Anyhoo

This is my view of the bonnet...

Road_Warrior · 25-06-2014, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

Hate to disappoint but that is the xr8 bonnet....

Unless they changed the model in the few days prior to the media event, I was advised that it was an XR6. The artificial light in the animation casts shadows all over the bonnet and other parts of the car to make it difficult (deliberately) to discern the actual styling detail other than the obvious bits (headlights, wheel etc)

Smoke Pursuit · 25-06-2014, 10:45 PM

It's a boss bonnet... Trust me!

Cashie · 25-06-2014, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

They showed a bunch of us employees the new Falcon today. I had about half an hour to pore over an XR8 and a G6E.

They do both look excellent, and it is a significant new look front and rear. It's going to surprise a lot of people. Interior is not so different but changes to colours and trims, and minor detail changes are good enough to make it seem different inside.

And anyone who couldn't afford a GTF will still get some serious grip, stop and go with the XR8.

That's about I can divulge. So I will leave it at that. I avoided being made redundant last week and it's something I would rather avoid.

Thanks for the hints and feedback. Sounds really what we all hoped.
Grip, stop and go, so offset rears, brembos (at least as an option) and the 335, great news. I would like to at least see Sync make it into the car for some tech...

Bossxr8 · 25-06-2014, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Road_Warrior

Come along now, Boss. Does it look hawt or not?

Hell yeah.

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Originally Posted by Nikked

Picking on respected, knowledgeable members only does harm..

No bulge, just the raised profile of the bonnet...XR6

The XR8 bonnet bulge is quite flat and wide. Looks like a reverse cowl hood. The teaser is actually an XR8 bonnet. Being so wide it does not look as high as the FG bulge. But I have said too much already.

Nikked · 25-06-2014, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

The XR8 bonnet bulge is quite flat and wide. Looks like a reverse cowl hood. The teaser is actually an XR8 bonnet. Being so wide it does not look as high as the FG bulge. But I have said too much already.

So essentially, the styling crease will be the same across the range, with the XR8 raised?

Cashie · 25-06-2014, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikked

Picking on respected, knowledgeable members only does harm..

No bulge, just the raised profile of the bonnet...XR6

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That's a pretty big raised section for it not to be the XR8 bonnet, it has been hinted in here that the bulge has been restyled, maybe this is it?

Edit--> I posted before I saw Boss confirmed it's the XR8 bonnet.