newboyfpv Member 34 Member For: 12y 4m 6d Posted 14/04/16 11:05 AM Share Posted 14/04/16 11:05 AM Hey guys, I'm wondering a few things. Keep in mind, I've never owned a Falcon before. 1. If you were to cross shop the G6ET what would you consider? (has to be sedan, powerful like the falcon turbo, roughly same price range) 2. Does the FGX G6ET come with the FPV RSPEC suspension or was that exclusively the XR6/XR8? 3. Have they fixed the age old issues with the Falcon in the FGX?. Weak bushes, milkshaking, rubbish tyres, crappy seats etc. ? 4. Why oh why are some of you suggesting Bogan Special Vehicles?. That LSA really that good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stubbietubbie Filthy weeb Member 1,870 Member For: 11y 9m 15d Gender: Male Posted 14/04/16 11:27 AM Share Posted 14/04/16 11:27 AM (edited) 1: Nothing really for the bang for buck except the XR6T which'll have an LSD. 2: FPV spec only for XR8, XR8 Sprint and XR6 Sprint. 3: Nope, but the XR8/Sprint models get staggered wheels and the Sprints Pirelli P-Zero's. 4: Nah, just a few rogue traitors in our midst. Edited 14/04/16 11:28 AM by stubbietubbie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidxr6t skids Donating Members 2,754 Member For: 11y 11m 3d Gender: Not Telling Posted 14/04/16 11:28 AM Share Posted 14/04/16 11:28 AM (edited) I feel like a used falcon is better value especially when they're already modified. mine for example came with freshly installed nolathane diff bushes and most other bushings have been changed/upgraded. You take a risk though, I broke down on the way to the mechanics with my new BF! tailshaft output flange snapped as well as part of the tailshaft. 1. I love the g6et but only had budget for a BF, g6et only has open diff atm. 2. not that I know of 3. hahahaha don't think so this is why I suggest used 4. they're traitors, we take them out back and shoot them. Edited 14/04/16 11:29 AM by johnxr6t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixy Angel Expert Donating Members 9,132 Member For: 19y 9m 4d Gender: Male Location: North Jamberoo, NSW Posted 14/04/16 11:38 AM Share Posted 14/04/16 11:38 AM G6ET's all the way but have you look at the limited XR6T Sprint? worth checking out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newboyfpv Member 34 Member For: 12y 4m 6d Posted 14/04/16 12:15 PM Author Share Posted 14/04/16 12:15 PM (edited) Sprint models? Arent they all sold already? Not sure If I can justify 55k+ for a slightly faster XR6T. Im wanting to trade in the 07 Aurion for a FGX G6ET but thought I should get second opinions from you all. I will be using it as my daily driver + uber ride. So its basically a workhorse. Im really dissapointed that they havent fixed all the minor issues in the new model. Sigh. (your all pushing me towards a bogan vf v8 calais now. thanks alot guys) Edited 14/04/16 12:17 PM by newboyfpv Corrected spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab WOT? Moderating Team 10,981 Member For: 11y 9m 6d Gender: Male Location: Frankston, 3199 Posted 14/04/16 12:30 PM Share Posted 14/04/16 12:30 PM Sold out from the Ford factory Still available in dealers from what I know. Are you looking at driving and keeping it as it came out of the showroom? Do you want "go" or "show"? Few grand spent after you pick it up turns a $40k car into a better vehicle than a $90k one from either marque Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newboyfpv Member 34 Member For: 12y 4m 6d Posted 14/04/16 12:33 PM Author Share Posted 14/04/16 12:33 PM If I go with the G6ET, I'll keep it stock for abit. Probs spend about 5 - 10k on it and then keep it till it dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newboyfpv Member 34 Member For: 12y 4m 6d Posted 14/04/16 12:36 PM Author Share Posted 14/04/16 12:36 PM If I go with the G6ET, I'll keep it stock for abit. Probs spend about 5 - 10k on it and then keep it till it dies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab WOT? Moderating Team 10,981 Member For: 11y 9m 6d Gender: Male Location: Frankston, 3199 Posted 14/04/16 01:15 PM Share Posted 14/04/16 01:15 PM Suspension, brakes and you'll be happier than a pig in sh*t compared to stock. (is what I'd do first the 2nd time around) and well under $3k FPV/RSPEC suspension isn't the be all and end all. G6E is comfy - XR6T is "sporty" - aftermarket can be better than either, and better than FPV - depending on what you want Some don't mind stock brakes - I did (better pads work wonders) Nothing wrong with the seats - seating position isn't the best for some. Once I adjusted the steering wheel I never had a problem VF has more electronics/gizmo;s, but prefer the Ford dashboard - at least the FGX's get the newer stuff From where I am - (if you're going to keep the car for a while) - 10 year old Fords look less "dated" than 10 year old Holdens Take them both for a drive, go with the one that feels less plastic and the one that grabs you by the gonads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyP MattyP Cruise Control 6,317 Member For: 12y 6m 27d Gender: Male Location: Central Coast Posted 14/04/16 02:27 PM Share Posted 14/04/16 02:27 PM Fgx g6et with comfy suspension basic boltons and an lsd is a killer setup Id love to go back to stock everything suspension wise Im sick of my king koni setup, it handles better but I miss my boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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