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I am having some major dramas with my ZF in my FG F6. In short the downshift into second (and sometimes other gears) starts with an almighty clunk / bang. When I say starts with I mean it occurs when changing out of 3rd rather than into second if that makes sense. Ie before the flare and before the revs come back up. This usually happens when rolling under light brakes to a stop such as in traffic or to a set of lights etc. It feels like you have ran into something on the road and scares the bejesus out of passengers. The problems started when the car was tuned in December and somehow the ECU was completely deleted and the shop (Who has been very helpful but as yet unable to solve the issue) had to get someone in to fix it before they could start it or tune it. Originally I was advised not to tune the box but when I picked it up the box had a tune in it. Upon reverting the tune back to standard box tune the box went crazy slipping and clunking and free revving. I now suspect the ZF computer was deleted along with the ECU. So far the box has been rebuilt with upgraded everything but it is actually worse than before. The shop has been helpful and apologetic but we are now nine months down the track and the thing is still not right. The latest diagnosis is that the ZF PCM needs to be replaced which apparently costs some ridiculous amount. Does anyone have any advice on where to go from here? James

I am chasing the same info...

So, if I was aiming a little higher, say 340-360 what would you recommend? Jimmy

I was simply intimating that it is no longer so simple as to say a 'falcon' has no chance of cutting the mustard with an exotic sports car. With the new F6 and SC GS/GT the humble taxi has become a true performance vehicle capable of toppling some big names, at least until you get to a corner! I should have had a better segue! Jimmy

As per: Top Gear fan acquits 'Lambo' driver "Yesterday magistrate Michael Wheeler acquitted Mr Magistro, saying there was no way police in a Falcon could accurately determine the Lamborghini's speed. ''The police vehicle was so far behind … it was impossible to really estimate, or really guesstimate, how fast the [Lamborghini] was moving. ''With no disrespect to the Ford Falcon, could it cut the mustard with the Lamborghini being driven by the accused?'' the magistrate said. ''It couldn't even catch my car in all honesty.''" No disrespect your magistrateness but you may want to check the numbers again... Jimmy

I think he is referring to a T. Jimmy

I am selling my 2006 model F6 with 96k on it for less than that. Pretty bloody neat too! Jimmy

There a fair difference between 25k's and 6000k's I paid the same as above, same specs and think I got a steal! Jimmy

Black Sabbath = Seriously Kick Ass Link Found, Google = surplus to requirement. Jimmy

I would sign up tomorrow if I could get edge! (I guess this is the new version of ego? Cannot decide on the other colours! I dont like any of them! Sunburst to me looks like it will date quickly. Nitro is a bit of a tinny colour. Lightning Strike does not match the wheels at all and is simply bland. Viper is a bit loud for my tastes? Winter white I have not seen in the flesh. Maybe this will be ok but a white sports car? It would feel like a fleet vehicle? I don't get if they are making it to order why I cannot order one with the paint I want? Jimmy

Thanks for the replies. You might be right about waiting for the V8! It might even be the better option. Jimmy

Hi All, The BF F6 is about to hit the 100k and is already out of warranty. I drove one a couple of months ago and like the handling improvments so I am going to trade it in and buy a new one. Who in Brisbane is doing deals on them? I am looking for an F6 in Ego with Leather and possibly a sunroof. Other than that standard. Any tips? Cheers James

Any recommendations of brands / suppliers? Jimmy

Thanks for the replies. I will check out those pads for sure. Just got to get time to put it in the shop! Jimmy

Can anyone point me to where I can buy a GTS for 61-64k drive away???? Jimmy