skullduggerrie Member 3 Member For: 19y 25d Posted 12/01/06 05:58 AM Share Posted 12/01/06 05:58 AM I have just picked up my new car. I was going to buy a Ford Fiesta but my son suggested I get the Falcon because its bigger and the "t" model (XR6T) which he said stands for traction control. He's a caring lad - said it was a safety device and he didn't want me running off the road. Anyway, I followed his advice and got the XR6T. I'm not used to an auto but fortunately he has told me how to drive it (push traction control button/foot on brake/foot on throttle/foot off brake). Don't know how impressed I am - it seems a bit slow off the mark and blows a lot of smoke before it gets going. I actually prefer my old pajero which takes off without that squeeling noise. Lucky it is so slow otherwise I wouldn't let him borrow it. Anyone know how fast the Fiesta is off the mark?Skull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eugene Member 670 Member For: 20y 4m 21d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle NSW Posted 12/01/06 06:00 AM Share Posted 12/01/06 06:00 AM I have just picked up my new car. I was going to buy a Ford Fiesta but my son suggested I get the Falcon because its bigger and the "t" model (XR6T) which he said stands for traction control. He's a caring lad - said it was a safety device and he didn't want me running off the road. Anyway, I followed his advice and got the XR6T. I'm not used to an auto but fortunately he has told me how to drive it (push traction control button/foot on brake/foot on throttle/foot off brake). Don't know how impressed I am - it seems a bit slow off the mark and blows a lot of smoke before it gets going. I actually prefer my old pajero which takes off without that squeeling noise. Lucky it is so slow otherwise I wouldn't let him borrow it. Anyone know how fast the Fiesta is off the mark?Skull<{POST_SNAPBACK}>An outstanding example of why not to Drink then Post! I can not make sense of the above at all, maybe if I drink alittle then read it again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Molloy Member 85 Member For: 19y 1m 1d Location: Brisbane QLD Posted 12/01/06 06:08 AM Share Posted 12/01/06 06:08 AM Why do tyre's blow white smoke in a burnout but black smoke when you set fire to them ...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Forum Superhero Donating Members 3,109 Member For: 21y 2m 10d Location: Eastern Suburbs of Mexico Posted 12/01/06 06:28 AM Share Posted 12/01/06 06:28 AM I have just picked up my new car. I was going to buy a Ford Fiesta but my son suggested I get the Falcon because its bigger and the "t" model (XR6T) which he said stands for traction control. He's a caring lad - said it was a safety device and he didn't want me running off the road. Anyway, I followed his advice and got the XR6T. I'm not used to an auto but fortunately he has told me how to drive it (push traction control button/foot on brake/foot on throttle/foot off brake). Don't know how impressed I am - it seems a bit slow off the mark and blows a lot of smoke before it gets going. I actually prefer my old pajero which takes off without that squeeling noise. Lucky it is so slow otherwise I wouldn't let him borrow it. Anyone know how fast the Fiesta is off the mark?SkullAnother Rocket Scientist joins the forum. I am now starting to feel inferior.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEN 24T Gandalf the Grey, Maiar of Manwë and Varda, Team HgAg/Sneaky Member 7,371 Member For: 21y 7m 6d Gender: Male Location: The Shire, Middle Earth Posted 12/01/06 06:33 AM Share Posted 12/01/06 06:33 AM Skull, Ah Skull, just know you're going to fit in round here ... you should proceed straight to the Modifications forums, do not pass go, do not collect an intellect. oh and, Watchyawearn? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEN 24T Gandalf the Grey, Maiar of Manwë and Varda, Team HgAg/Sneaky Member 7,371 Member For: 21y 7m 6d Gender: Male Location: The Shire, Middle Earth Posted 12/01/06 06:35 AM Share Posted 12/01/06 06:35 AM I am now starting to feel inferior.......... <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Not that's a big call ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMAN Member 669 Member For: 21y 9m 5d Location: Inglewood, W.A Posted 12/01/06 06:40 AM Share Posted 12/01/06 06:40 AM Welcome..dude...I thought it was quite a funny first post...you will fit in well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR06T Silver Donating Members 4,146 Member For: 19y 7m 14d Gender: Male Posted 12/01/06 06:49 AM Share Posted 12/01/06 06:49 AM haha, nice way to leave the dealer me thinks..details on the car?? a/m? ba/bf? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Forum Superhero Donating Members 3,109 Member For: 21y 2m 10d Location: Eastern Suburbs of Mexico Posted 12/01/06 07:21 AM Share Posted 12/01/06 07:21 AM I am now starting to feel inferior.......... Not that's a big call ... Especially when your around Ken........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blonk Iconoclast Donating Members 4,330 Member For: 20y 4m 10d Gender: Male Location: CH Posted 12/01/06 07:42 AM Share Posted 12/01/06 07:42 AM Anyone know how fast the Fiesta is off the mark?SkullAbout 2 seconds quicker than a clubsport.And maybe he should have mentioned taking the handbrake off also.. This will effect performance.....Oh, and welcome..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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