aiboart Member 665 Member For: 20y 5m 10d Posted 16/01/05 12:38 AM Share Posted 16/01/05 12:38 AM (edited) Hi All,I have a MkII-T on order in Lightning Strike with side air bags and the power adjustable pedals. The provisional build date for the car is middle Feb. but this will be confirmed tomorrow when the factory opens, or so I am led to believe.So while I still have some time to amend the order I would appreciate your collective thoughts and opinions.What exactly are the Premium Brakes, for $3K? Do the brake the car harder (to the limit of the tyres) or are they intended just to resist fade? Do they feel different to the std units?Do the std brakes pull the car up from high speed, to the limit of the tyres, without fade for at least one stop? (This is not something that you can check during a test drive in peak hour hour Sydney ) Is the semi perforated silky pebble leather (SPSPL) option new? and does its 'XR' logo embroidery come in any other colour than red? (dealer says no) The pictures that I can find on the web of leather cabins do not look like SPSPL as far as I can determine.Can someone please post a picture of the SPSPL cabin?Thanks and regardsjk Edited 16/01/05 12:39 AM by aiboart Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/15182-mkii-leather-and-prem-brakes/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.S.I Member 651 Member For: 20y 6m 9d Gender: Male Location: Gold Coast Posted 16/01/05 01:08 AM Share Posted 16/01/05 01:08 AM aiboart said: Is the semi perforated silky pebble leather (SPSPL) option new? and does its 'XR' logo embroidery come in any other colour than red? (dealer says no) The pictures that I can find on the web of leather cabins do not look like SPSPL as far as I can determine.Can someone please post a picture of the SPSPL cabin?Thanks and regardsjk<{POST_SNAPBACK}>I have the 'Basic' $2000 Leather is Silky pebble blah, blah.Will post pics when I get outside to my car.There is NO leather on the doors :(Also mine has RED XR logo on front seats ?? But car is Blue (Velocity)Alan Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/15182-mkii-leather-and-prem-brakes/#findComment-209395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aiboart Member 665 Member For: 20y 5m 10d Posted 16/01/05 01:59 AM Author Share Posted 16/01/05 01:59 AM Thanks alpal! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/15182-mkii-leather-and-prem-brakes/#findComment-209406 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flukey Seriously Flukey Member Donating Members 4,354 Member For: 21y 3m 4d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 16/01/05 02:00 AM Share Posted 16/01/05 02:00 AM aiboart said: Hi All,Is the semi perforated silky pebble leather (SPSPL) option new? and does its 'XR' logo embroidery come in any other colour than red? (dealer says no) The pictures that I can find on the web of leather cabins do not look like SPSPL as far as I can determine.Can someone please post a picture of the SPSPL cabinSame as I have in my car with the red logo. I love it. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/15182-mkii-leather-and-prem-brakes/#findComment-209408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRBloke Donating Members 1,219 Member For: 21y 11m 30d Posted 16/01/05 02:33 AM Share Posted 16/01/05 02:33 AM You can get the sports leather, which then gives you the option of about 5 colours for the xr logo and the stitchin around the edges... its about $2500. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/15182-mkii-leather-and-prem-brakes/#findComment-209422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
aiboart Member 665 Member For: 20y 5m 10d Posted 16/01/05 03:56 AM Author Share Posted 16/01/05 03:56 AM Thanks guys!Flukeyluke -It seems that the red 'XR' logo is it. I have seen it and it is quite fine. XRBloke -The sports leather is cool, I have seen that too.The two leather trim options create somewhat different looks though and IMHO both work well.The SPSPL being more or less the same colour as the rest of the cabin gives you, 'the all of piece look'.The 'sports leather' is full of contrasting textures and tones and is more energetic. I like both trims, but on balance I will go with the less energetic, calming look. (Have I been reading too many architectural mags lately???) alpal -From what I have seem of full leather interiors you really do not want leather on the doors or dash.I know that from a strict comfort/performace point of view the std fabric seats are probably better too, but hey we are all human, and I love the look and the feel of the leather!see ya!jk Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/15182-mkii-leather-and-prem-brakes/#findComment-209444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
velociTy Team Velocity Member 1,202 Member For: 20y 8m 28d Gender: Male Location: Margs WA Posted 16/01/05 04:28 AM Share Posted 16/01/05 04:28 AM aiboart said: Thanks guys!Flukeyluke -It seems that the red 'XR' logo is it. I have seen it and it is quite fine. XRBloke -The sports leather is cool, I have seen that too.The two leather trim options create somewhat different looks though and IMHO both work well.The SPSPL being more or less the same colour as the rest of the cabin gives you, 'the all of piece look'.The 'sports leather' is full of contrasting textures and tones and is more energetic. I like both trims, but on balance I will go with the less energetic, calming look. (Have I been reading too many architectural mags lately???) alpal -From what I have seem of full leather interiors you really do not want leather on the doors or dash.I know that from a strict comfort/performace point of view the std fabric seats are probably better too, but hey we are all human, and I love the look and the feel of the leather!see ya!jk<{POST_SNAPBACK}>You forgot to mention that sweet smell of new leather Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/15182-mkii-leather-and-prem-brakes/#findComment-209447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraggle Yes I am too tall for my hair Member 261 Member For: 20y 8m 24d Location: Launceston Tasmania. Posted 16/01/05 06:03 AM Share Posted 16/01/05 06:03 AM get the luxury package its worth it for the 2 extra speakers dual zone climate control premium sound and velour seats with leather (grippy)side bits that's what I think anyway pretty good looking if I may say so Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/15182-mkii-leather-and-prem-brakes/#findComment-209465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.S.I Member 651 Member For: 20y 6m 9d Gender: Male Location: Gold Coast Posted 16/01/05 07:47 AM Share Posted 16/01/05 07:47 AM Heres some pics from inside the basic leather setup.Approx. 650KB Each!Alan Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/15182-mkii-leather-and-prem-brakes/#findComment-209490 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennAUII Former XT pilot Lifetime Members 4,791 Member For: 21y 11m 2d Gender: Male Location: The Womb Posted 16/01/05 09:25 AM Share Posted 16/01/05 09:25 AM alpal said: There is NO leather on the doors :(Alan<{POST_SNAPBACK}>Trent's got the silky pebble and he's got it on his doors.EDIT- I see what you mean now, don't worry Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/15182-mkii-leather-and-prem-brakes/#findComment-209545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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