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How much for a set of rear XR8 rims?
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I don't know for sure, but looking last night it seemed like a new spoiler rather than a carry over.
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I know the exhibition of artwork that was there will be there over the weekend but not sure about the cars.
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Those sketches of the coupe made me cry . So good
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So what's the transmission backup plan you are alluding to callum?
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Ford Australia's facebook page have nothing about last nights reveal - just pathetic
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I see it's got Dunlops fitted.
Weren't they supposed to have Michelins?
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My mate must be high, he thinks VF is more aggresive looking from the front
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Tell your mate: FGX (Shark) > VF (Octopus)
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The Fleet 1999 AU XR8 4sp adaptive shift, Black, Momo T-bar and S/wheel, Bodykit, 17" wheels, Sunroof - 180Ks - THE DAILY 1995 EF XR8 Manual ![]() 1986 XF Fairmont Ghia 4.1L EFI Regency Red, trip computer, venetians - 163Ks ![]() 1979 P6 LTD 351, Goldust - 185Ks 1989 Mazda MX5, Red 1.6L, 5sp manual - 102Ks |
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Some one has to say it, it just needs a bigger rear wing and some GT Badges, ha ha, it will happen
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#9886 | ||
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Very true.
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Only could wish for a coupe version, would look amazing on the streets! But that definitely isn't gonna happen. Sedan looks good
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surprised no one has mentioned the turbo badge as we all thought the xr6t would not have one
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#9891 | ||
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Went and had a look today they only had the blue XR8 there
The rear of the car is the winner for me it looks so nice and has a classy look to it the front on the other hand was a bit of a let down couldnt put my finger on as to why but i think the grill is so big that the plastic insert is massive and a bit of an overload in black plastic. Might look better in the G6E I think the rear would match better also in the G6E Then I sat in it like someone on here said if your not in an FG now you will love it but for me it was just the same old FG Had a play with Sync a nice bit of tech so thats a plus Opened the bonnet and there it was the big 335 what a motor If I was to get one of these I would have my mates over pop the bonnet and drink cans and just look at that motor
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Would have to be less than the asking price FPV were charging for the 19x9" rears. It's now a standard Ford part!
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Replace the grill with an FPV style metal one with the XR8 symbol in it. That would look hot.
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Went and checked out the exhibit today. Must say the xr8 looks tough if I was in a position to buy one I would in a heartbeat! Even the interior is nice those few changes have made a big difference of the FG, it's still familiar but also different enough for me.
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Some more photos from the gallery.
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Im really loving the XR6T. If they are going to have issues with the XR8 they should have made them manual only, would of added a little more cred to it too.
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Matte finish plastic spears? Very cheap
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So the mirrors are actually grey...
I think I'd paint those black.
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For those that have sat in the FGX is the seat position unchanged?
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