David Flint Is Gone........

[BA GT-HO]

Get whoever is the boss of AMG here pronto. They know how to get the job done.

V12? Sure lets throw 2 turbos onto it!

[Bucknaked]

That was Happy Jacks first post. How can you guys be sure he is who he is? I am curious

[Casper]

Originally Posted by Bucknaked

That was Happy Jacks first post. How can you guys be sure he is who he is? I am curious

Its him.... user details are correct.

[Bucknaked]

I forgot the mods would know. Cool. I like it when those who run the company take the time to see what the guys buying their cars are saying.

[GTP 320]

Great to hear from you David and when your time comes up for retirement i'm sure that you will be looking forward to it,until then it's great to see that you are still in control of FPV.
Cheers John

[Chucky]

I think Minge said it perfectly for all of us who have been lucky enough to spend time & talk with David over the years.
David has been nothing more than a dead set champion towards people form the car clubs, forums & general supporters of the blue oval.
I genuinely hope that the search for Davids replacement is as exhaustive as possible, as the last thing that is needed is a pencil pushing stooge as the head of the Ford GoFastShop™. Davids replacement needs to have a fire burning inside them that is white hot. This person must have an unrepentant desire to smash HSV into the weeds.
From here on in there must be a No Compromise attitude filtering through Glenbarry Rd.

The motto is Performance Inc™.. Time for the HO....

[SpoolMan]

Originally Posted by Chucky

Davids replacement needs to have a fire burning inside them that is white hot. This person must have an unrepentant desire to smash HSV into the weeds.
From here on in there must be a No Compromise attitude filtering through Glenbarry Rd.

The motto is Performance Inc™.. Time for the HO....

Good stuff Chucky, your post sounds like it could be a good resume for the job.. :eclipsee_

[sbutler]

Had a few good chats with David over the years, right back to the EBGT days! and found him to be nothing but a complete gentleman. Have a great retirement and dont be a stranger..Cheers Steve.....

[Chucky]

Originally Posted by XRFPV8

Good stuff Chucky, your post sounds like it could be a good resume for the job.. :eclipsee_

The only problem I'd have in the job is keeping the engineering budget on track! I'd be answering to the bean counters Royale™ after the first week or so!

[Sprint_ED]

i rellember i saw flint in a new typhoon i got up next to him, he saw what i had then he smiled and waved, then i heard his clutch go in and seeya later lol

[MrSparkle]

Originally Posted by Chucky

I think Minge said it perfectly for all of us who have been lucky enough to spend time & talk with David over the years.
David has been nothing more than a dead set champion towards people form the car clubs, forums & general supporters of the blue oval.
I genuinely hope that the search for Davids replacement is as exhaustive as possible, as the last thing that is needed is a pencil pushing stooge as the head of the Ford GoFastShop™. Davids replacement needs to have a fire burning inside them that is white hot. This person must have an unrepentant desire to smash HSV into the weeds.
From here on in there must be a No Compromise attitude filtering through Glenbarry Rd.

The motto is Performance Inc™.. Time for the HO....

Spot on, Skirt Boy! The one thing that has always impressed me about the man is his attitude towards (and words regarding) HSV. :dj:

I can only hope whoever fills his (large) shoes, can wake up with the same attitude as he does!! :Reverend:

You will be missed HJ!

[Dez]

am i the only 1 confused.....in "happy jack"'s post, he refers to "david". If its supposed to be david flint, why is he talking about himself in the third person? or is there another david involved?

Originally Posted by XRchic

I remember something Crennan said once... something about Ford being their main competitors, and he said "if I would be as kind as to rate them as that" or something like that. I wasnt impressed. I dont think anyone would want him at Ford and I dont reckon he would be interested...

He might be good at some of his job, but he is rude and thats no good for marketing. Give me someone who can behave in public, not act in a condescending and rude manner and who also loves Fords any day... lets hope they can find someone like that!

1 thing i think people should remember, and use for example, V8 Supercar drivers....when they are driving for holden, they dont like ford etc, and holden is the best....then they make the switch to ford, and suddenly ford is the best....they love ford etc.....

at the end of the day, they say what they say because they are paid to say it. it's their job.

if this guy were to be appointed at FPV, he would say similar things about HSV, and maybe he would produce a car capable of beating them, and i think thats what we need.....

I love ford, and the new cars are all great, but seriously, if they always show up 2nd best on paper, and thats where the majority of people are looking, then why cant ford do something similar to win those fans over, while still maintaining their other cars as the total performance package so to speak

[Chucky]

Originally Posted by Dez

am i the only 1 confused.....in "happy jack"'s post, he refers to "david". If its supposed to be david flint, why is he talking about himself in the third person? or is there another david involved?

Listen Up.. Listen Close.. but most of all Listen True...
Happy Jack is David Flint. I would listen to what he has to say & take it on board as gospel. Lord knows I've been lucky enough to (personally) know what he thinks of people who speak bollocks. To be polite... It isn't complementry!
David deserves the respect of everyone on this forum. I would hope that he would receive it.. it:

[Dez]

nowhere in my post did i intend to dis-respect him, and i dont think i did, but sorry if anyone took it that way

i just didnt know why "david" would be "happy jack" and not happy david or something :P

[Kapn_Kiwi]

Originally Posted by Dez

am i the only 1 confused.....in "happy jack"'s post, he refers to "david". If its supposed to be david flint, why is he talking about himself in the third person? or is there another david involved?

David Richards, Chairman of Prodrive
Link

[Walkinshaw]

Originally Posted by BA GT-HO

Get whoever is the boss of AMG here pronto. They know how to get the job done.

V12? Sure lets throw 2 turbos onto it!

Bingo.

Thing is not only do we need somone to fill the big boots left at FPV, we need somone to loosten the purse strings of FordUSA.

[Dez]

Originally Posted by Skinny_Puppy

David Richards, Chairman of Prodrive
Link

thanks for clearing that up mate

[Chucky]

Originally Posted by Dez

i just didnt know why "david" would be "happy jack" and not happy david or something :P

Simple.. David Flints nickname is Happy Jack.. :

[Dez]

Originally Posted by Chucky

Simple.. David Flints nickname is Happy Jack.. :

yeah thanks chucky....i wasn't aware

once again, sorry if anyone thought i was being dis-respectful

and good luck in the future Mr. Flint

[MotherNatureVer2]

Glad to hear from you HJ ........... I am also glad that you arnt going out to pasture just yet .......

HJ .... My jacket sits with your ensignia proud as punch & heaven help anyone who tries to wear it ........ Matey ....... We are proud of what you have achieved & what you will achieve .........

I hope when the time comes you will retire, as much as you will call it retirement , to enjoy all the fruits of your labours.

[RSgerry]

i was fortunate to have David personally correspond with me over the most trivial of issues. anyone that high up in an organisation who is prepared to listen to a punter is worthy of a lot of respect. David even mentioned that the FPV site had included the RS2000 and he hoped i liked it. top stuff. thanks HJ.

[Full Noise]

All the beast with your retirement David and thanks for the trophies. :king:

Cheers, Danny

[SSbaby]

Sorry if I read too much into AA's report David. It's good to know that you will leave on your own terms... as any true gentleman should be allowed to do.

But I do know that you are friends with Crenno... you even swap corporate cars, I hear? ;)