F6 Available Nz

[Buf-Phoon]

What is the temperature and weather like in NZ like now that will answer your question why the cars are their.

Wheels mag should do there tests across the ditch and get a decent time in the better ambient conditions. Couldn't drive a greasy stick up a dead cops arse

[Harry]

Hi Guys;

Well just back from my drive of the F6! Yes there is a GT and an F6 at Team Hutchinson Ford-- Both pre production models(GT is P003 and F6 P004) I have taken photos and will post as soon as I upload to PC;

The cars are here for a short time only before they go to Auckland and will move around the country.

I was able to drive for 30 mins but had to take saleman with me as they are Ford NZ cars not the dealers; Anyway he was happy for me to do a pretty good test in the time available. I did not bother with the GT as I am not interested in the V8(and if I was it would be LS3!)

The F6 is in Black with upgraded brakes and leather and the 19 rims off BF2 R spec.

So what was it like. The first thing is everything inside is classier than BF. You sit lower and feel more integated; On startup the first thing I noticed is the new wheel is thinner and harder to the touch; The steering is a lot lighter and you can toodle along at any speed with just a couple of fingers to steer--unlike my BF where the wheel is thicker and more effort is required. I like the BF weight of steering better.

Once under way -thru town the car is definitely more refined and a nicer place to drive from--by the way it was the Auto. I went down my usual route that I like to take my car when "going" for a drive, which is to the airport. I was able to so one standing full bore start to approx 100(+/- 20% -but I don't want to put that in writing!)

It was wet so traction was a significant problem. The car did not feel any quicker than mine(which has only done 17000km) but I suspect was -it was just the smoothness of the throttle response that mad it feel less dramatic. The throttle response is definitely quicker and more progressive with almost NO noticable lag and the noise the engine makes is definitely different. --induction noise is louder and higher pitched.

Driving wise -the way it is on the road I coud not detect much difference--it feels well planted but so does my BF. I went around a couple of roundabouts and accelerated(from 80kph) to passing speed as briskly as possible-- again more instant and more refined.

The build quality is now at another level in terms of fit and finish--and by that I mean the weld work and gaps in panels which on all Ausy cars is not up to world standards-- but is now. So overall a very nice car--much more refined and "european" in feel. For those that dont like the "bat look" of the front end with they grey panels then Black is the colour to order as they grey blends nicely.

The open air slot front centre with th intercooler sitting there looks like a recipe for disaster without a screen. A bird/rock/rabbit/possum is going to impact that very hard. We will see.

So Overall--very impressed. pricing here in NZ $69000 with leather approx $2500 and Premium brakes approx$3500. The BIG problem that I see is that this model has approx 18month production run until runout and then the price like all runouts will drop significantly.

Harry

[Harry]

Hi Guys ; Photos here

http://picasaweb.google.com/harry8737/F6 (copy and paste)

Harry

[jet jockey]

I was fortunate enough to test drive this black f6 for around 4hrs the other day. It now has nearly 9000klms on the clock. Its the same car that Autocar Nz tested and managed 0-100 time of 4.80ish.

I really coundnt notice any lag, maybe because it has so much more power then my stock ba xr6t, these things definately need more tyre width on the rear 1st and 2nd gear could not get any traction. Cant imagine driving it in the wet with worn tyres, actually even in the dry with worn tyres. I have had my car light up the rears in 3rd gear at 100kpm( well and trully caught me off guard) with almost bald tyres.

Its been awhile since I have driven an auto car. I left it in perf mode most of the time and was a little disappointed with the gearbox when driven at 7/10ths. I found some nice twisty road, no traffic, so was pushing it hard but not flat out. The gearbox was reguarly getting caught out in wrong gear or changing up at the wrong time, maybe its because I wasnt driving it flat out.

The seats I found to be uncomfortable, the side bolsters no longer had support and overall I think the interior of the G6eT is much more stylish.

Yes I would definately buy one if FPV did a F6-E.

Regards all