Guest anycolouraslongas Guests Posted 23/07/04 08:05 AM Share Posted 23/07/04 08:05 AM Yah for the big fuel tank - my fuel guage moves quicker than the clock, and the sports leather keeps me in position heaps better than the plain leather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plonky The Bionic Man - half man-half titanium Member 1,766 Member For: 21y 7m Location: Dodge Scat Pack Posted 23/07/04 08:59 AM Share Posted 23/07/04 08:59 AM First of all get rid of the RJV system that is in place and get back to building and supporting a REAL DEALER NETWORK !!!!!Consider a pricing system like that of BMW etc. The price of the car is fixed across all dealers - it is up to the franchisee as to what to give for a trade in allowance.The BA FalconClear differentiation with the XR8 over the XR6 Turbo. The XR8 should be promoted and badged to capitalise on the BOSS engine. This engine (quad cam 32 valve 5.4) is the only engine in this configuration in the Ford Empire. I would even consider changing the name from XR8 to BOSS 260. Essential to have BOSS nameplates on the front quarters and rear.The BOSS 260 should have the performance brakes as standard equipment and an updated suspension (by this I mean not using the standard XR6 suspension as they do now, but stiffening up the springs on bump and rebound as well as the dampers to control the spring)I would also capitalise on the hood bulge. By this I mean creating a fresh air relief at the rear of the hood bulge to release heat.A twin exhaust option could also be available as well as different ratio differentials.The XR6T already has carved it's niche...there is really not too much to be done with this car, and the same with the XR6 twin cam. Both are idally marketed and pitched.Quite frankly, if Ford are going to do something they better do it soon.GM are going to wipe the floor with them with the VZ Commodore !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buf-Phoon loitering with intent Lifetime Members 13,318 Member For: 21y 2m 21d Gender: Male Location: Zombie Birdhouse Posted 23/07/04 09:13 AM Share Posted 23/07/04 09:13 AM The BA FalconThe XR6T already has carved it's niche...there is really not too much to be done with this car, and the same with the XR6 twin cam. Both are idally marketed and pitched. Plonky That said , knowing Fords propensity to dodder , they should start seriously thinking about their response to the much mooted VE Late model camira twin turbo 6.Lest they find themselves facing the potential hammering they may experience with the VZ 8 about to hit the market , this I believe will still be sticking with the a tweaked LS1 , The HSV with the new LS2 is where they will really clean up.Look out GTs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turb06 Dark Knight Mafia Member No. - 666 Member 3,667 Member For: 21y 8m 15d Location: Toowoomba Posted 23/07/04 12:30 PM Share Posted 23/07/04 12:30 PM NEONS!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennAUII Former XT pilot Lifetime Members 4,791 Member For: 21y 3m 17d Gender: Male Location: The Womb Posted 23/07/04 12:57 PM Share Posted 23/07/04 12:57 PM they should have a look at bringing out a bigger bodykit option on xr's (like the havoc kit on the AU's you could option) tougher looking bumpers, fatter skirts etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodderz Member 92 Member For: 22y 29d Posted 25/07/04 03:47 AM Share Posted 25/07/04 03:47 AM One minor gripe I have is the positioning of the drink holders, they are are a good idea where they are but when you have a bottle in there it gets in the way of changing gears (particularly manual). Maybe something similar to the Territory where it clamps it in on the door compartmentStronger and better quality diffs- alot of people with modded cars have had diff replacements, but also a high percentage in stock cars too. Replacements havent been fixing the problem, they still whine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turb06 Dark Knight Mafia Member No. - 666 Member 3,667 Member For: 21y 8m 15d Location: Toowoomba Posted 25/07/04 04:35 AM Share Posted 25/07/04 04:35 AM One minor gripe I have is the positioning of the drink holders, they are are a good idea where they are but when you have a bottle in there it gets in the way of changing gears (particularly manual). Maybe something similar to the Territory where it clamps it in on the door compartmentStronger and better quality diffs- alot of people with modded cars have had diff replacements, but also a high percentage in stock cars too. Replacements havent been fixing the problem, they still whine Good point about the drink holders, the Late model camira that has the leather pack option has drink holders that fold out the front console, picture it eith side of the icc in a BA, similar also to cup holders I have seen in subarus. That would be a better design I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mook05 Member 108 Member For: 21y 5m 2d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 25/07/04 11:55 AM Share Posted 25/07/04 11:55 AM Illuminated Window SwitchesHeated Side Mirrors (had em on the Land Rover, trust me they are great in winter)MP3 Playback through CD - standard, with track data shown on ICCFold out armrest in centre of rear seatBigger Fuel Tankthat's about allI can think of for now......Cheers,Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubyte Member 108 Member For: 21y 2m 6d Posted 25/07/04 12:20 PM Share Posted 25/07/04 12:20 PM a) Reduce the cars overall weight (the whole BA series).... please!!! b) 6 speed boxc) A way to turn off that bright low petrol warning light. Its so damn distracting (one could argue that its slightly dangerous as you have trouble focusing on the speedo) on the instrument panel especially at nite.d) Fix the unexplained dramatic loss of power in the T.e) A super or turbo charged Boss...e) A twin turbo option would be nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BA_Turbs Member 836 Member For: 21y 2m 20d Gender: Male Posted 25/07/04 04:26 PM Share Posted 25/07/04 04:26 PM Illuminated Window Switches.....MP3 Playback through CD - standard, with track data shown on ICC.....Bigger Fuel Tank Amen Michael, if you can get this retro fitted to my T you've got my vote to replace Tom Gorman as head of Ford Aus. This includes the crappy gearbox and everything else, I'd nearly put up with it for a couple of little inculsions like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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