DaveO

GTS is quoted at doing 0-100 in 5.05 in auto form and 4.96 in manual form. that's some serious speed...

Both the F6 and T have the same ZF torque rating.

So why are they after the driver of the GT?

Who has had stone chips in the windscreen and have been completely satifisfied by the repair job that the repairer did? Also what windscreen repairer did you use, how much did it cost and was the area that was repaired at all visible afterwards? Thanks, Dave

Jeez that place looks familiar...

From what I saw in the webcast Ford is definately safe...

Yeah agreed, looks like driver error. Flicked it + lost it + locked it = wall.

Hmm... was there a reason you just didnt use a pick of a normal wagon and add turbo badges on it? That kinda looks like a hearse.

Yeh just wondered mate as I've found traction control to be pretty useful in the wet. My car (the EF) with no traction control slides around in the wet till the cows come home. Even on 1/8 throttle travel in a straight line. Dad's car however no matter how hard you try wont get out of control in the wet (in a straight line of course) wont, as traction control gives you a little bit of a tail wag and then steps in instantly (also does this in the dry). It's a totally different story without it on. The territory is the most sure footed being awd, having DSC and TC, having such a downforce on the road from its sheer weight and the fact that it is probably too underpowered to get loose. I remember a few other people (a while back) posting about their bingles in (modified and stock) xr6t's saying when the car hit its boost over a rough patch of road they just lost control of it. I just didnt understand how these incidents could happen in a straight line with a car that has traction control to step in and keep the situation under control (unless it was switched off for some reason such as a wheelspinning launch?). Good on you too for having the guts to admit driver error and hope your car gets sorted soon. I love the colour rapid and was trying to get dad to buy a GT as his new car in that colour with black stripe but heard its been discontinued when we approached the dealer :(.

Do you guys all turn off your TC or something? I thought this would prevent the sudden spinning of the rear wheels...

Do you know if this car will be staying at brookvale till atleast tomorrow?

Hah saw one of those culverts today between Bathurst and Blainey and thought how dangerous it would be if somebody thought it was a quick detour at night. Very lucky to survive that one!

Same thing still happens on the original file. So it is different to the dealer only release brochure shown by jetonit in this thread? This is the customer one I take it?

Hmm file seems to be damaged?

You hit anyone else from behind it is your fault simple as that... the guy cant get out of it.

So for $999 you get an "edit" of your factory ICC software and everything else costs extra?

Right here at the Alpine website. The link you want is VehicleHub at the top of the grey menu section. ← Ok cool thanks for that.

So wheres the official Australian site specs and pricing?

Yeh I'd say the turbo would be better than the 8 for towing.. More torque lower down!

Or a disco... The best at offroad!

I vote for the dirty big V8 as you just cant beat the sound. Who cares if it doesnt turn as quick as the turbo, the falcon was never meant to be a real corner carver... I learnt that the hard way when I got my ass handed to me by a modded civic. Those povo boxes are soo light and really grip on the tight corners. Straights are a totally different story! On the other hand I'd recommend the Typhoon but this seems to be out of the price range you've given.

I'd go the luxury pack as I think the seats look better, hold you better due to the suede inserts and are far more comfortable than the bog standard leather. I'd also recommend finding one with a sports steering wheel or getting a sports steering wheel fitted afterwards. This improves the driving experience immensly. Although the premium stereo that comes with the luxury pack in my opinion is a bit of a rip as the sound quality isnt that good; the Premium ICC with dual climate control is heaps better looking than the taxi pack standard ICC.

(02) 8404 2215 called me aswell on 7th at 12:06. I dont call back unless somebody leaves a message. Hope the bastards get caught!

"I have consistently received complaints from local residents that cars scream up and down narrow streets with cars parked on either side while children are playing on the footpaths," Mr Adams said. How is 50km/h screaming up and down a street and if cars are going over 50 they arent going to care about a 30 limit...?!? This guy is a twit!!

I've got a Dell 9300 with every possible option ticked... was a pricey notebook at around 7k but its been a year now since I got it and I couldnt be happier with it. Have had no dramas and it is really good for any game or program. The monitor is one of the best I have seen on a notebook (UWXGA 1920x1200). The only thing is ít's a bit of a tank to take anywhere such as uni.