playdoh New Member 11 Member For: 13y 3m 28d Posted 21/08/13 12:08 AM Share Posted 21/08/13 12:08 AM I've owned my FG since 2011, and it being my first modern Australian Car I've owned, (other than my first car VL Turbo some 15 years ago), I have to say I am very disappointed by the handling, the body roll, the initial understeer (even with decent tyres) and lack of steering response is really starting to get to me. The car is totally stock and has been used as a family car - family holidays, dropping the kids off at school etc but I've been contemplating trying to upgrade the suspension and doing a few usual mods to get a bit more power but have been browned off as I have honestly never driven a Falcon that could handle as well as I want one to. I have driven a mates BF with Bilsteins, lowered springs and the usual bush upgrades, but still left me disappointed. Other people have told me I will never get a Falcon to handle the way I want and not waste my time and start with a different base. Am I wasting my time as my expectations are simply too high or is there a way to transform the cars handling? I think my exceptions revolve around the previous cars I've owned prior to family life which mainly consisted of modified Japanese cars (Skylines, GT-Rs, S chassis' etc) which I am trying compare to. Can I ever hope to achieve this kind of handling without spending more than what the cars worth on suspension and a lot of custom fabrication? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86033-can-you-actually-make-a-falcon-handle-or-am-i-wasting-my-time/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
JETURBO ...JD TUNING ADELAIDE... Gold Donating Members 23,708 Member For: 16y 11m 10d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 21/08/13 12:32 AM Share Posted 21/08/13 12:32 AM Mate u hit it head on Family boat with turbo = fast in a line GTR ..... Self explanatory Its 2tonne of barge, unless u drop its weight by a large amount it will never handle GTR spec Horses for courses Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86033-can-you-actually-make-a-falcon-handle-or-am-i-wasting-my-time/#findComment-1417563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z2TT Member 714 Member For: 12y 11m 14d Posted 21/08/13 01:10 AM Share Posted 21/08/13 01:10 AM Depends what good handling to you is. My FG is standard and just has King Springs and I love how it handles for a heavy car, steering response is excellent and can take corners swiftly without any issues. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86033-can-you-actually-make-a-falcon-handle-or-am-i-wasting-my-time/#findComment-1417569 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixman Donating Members 601 Member For: 20y 9m 19d Gender: Male Location: Hills District, NSW Posted 21/08/13 01:11 AM Share Posted 21/08/13 01:11 AM I know where your coming from. It will never handle as well as the cars you are comparing to.However, it can be substantially improved upon. Did you not find the modified BF to be a big improvement? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86033-can-you-actually-make-a-falcon-handle-or-am-i-wasting-my-time/#findComment-1417571 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buf-Phoon loitering with intent Lifetime Members 13,318 Member For: 21y 8m 22d Gender: Male Location: Zombie Birdhouse Posted 21/08/13 01:15 AM Share Posted 21/08/13 01:15 AM there is no cure for what are looking for Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86033-can-you-actually-make-a-falcon-handle-or-am-i-wasting-my-time/#findComment-1417574 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixy Angel Expert Donating Members 9,132 Member For: 20y 2m 14d Gender: Male Location: North Jamberoo, NSW Posted 21/08/13 01:23 AM Share Posted 21/08/13 01:23 AM (edited) have to speak to nelsonian101 his car is top notch and set up is great. Street and track.Read this thread mate. may helphttp://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/85736-pics-of-275s-all-round-for-circuit/#entry1409883 Edited 21/08/13 01:25 AM by ANGEL#3 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86033-can-you-actually-make-a-falcon-handle-or-am-i-wasting-my-time/#findComment-1417576 Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 5m 16d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 21/08/13 02:01 AM Share Posted 21/08/13 02:01 AM Beat me Angel. First thing I thought of was his thread and description of giving it to the awd guys. 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86033-can-you-actually-make-a-falcon-handle-or-am-i-wasting-my-time/#findComment-1417587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixman Donating Members 601 Member For: 20y 9m 19d Gender: Male Location: Hills District, NSW Posted 21/08/13 02:28 AM Share Posted 21/08/13 02:28 AM Damn that is an awesome thread! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86033-can-you-actually-make-a-falcon-handle-or-am-i-wasting-my-time/#findComment-1417591 Share on other sites More sharing options...
playdoh New Member 11 Member For: 13y 3m 28d Posted 21/08/13 03:53 AM Author Share Posted 21/08/13 03:53 AM Yes the Bilsteins were an improvement over factory, but it's like upgrading from Vanilla Ice Cream to Chocolate Ice Cream when you really want an Eye Fillet. Yes it's better but it's not going to satisfy my hunger haha. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86033-can-you-actually-make-a-falcon-handle-or-am-i-wasting-my-time/#findComment-1417604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinr33 Donating Members 964 Member For: 13y 8m 24d Posted 21/08/13 04:44 AM Share Posted 21/08/13 04:44 AM Sell it and buy an evo or Subaru Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/86033-can-you-actually-make-a-falcon-handle-or-am-i-wasting-my-time/#findComment-1417609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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