FULLY BLOWN F6 Rspec - Page 2

ClevlndStemer · 26-08-2007, 07:14 PM

ok that doesn't work, go here and use winrar.

335JET · 26-08-2007, 07:21 PM

looks good but if your gonna advirtise it as fully blown, would you not give the thing more power than a standard phoon.

Ford_V8 · 26-08-2007, 07:31 PM

LMFAO I thought that was a joke poking fun at FPV, then I saw the www.fpv.com.au URL. What a laugh, Thorpey says it's fully blown! (does look pretty cool though)

Muscle_Inc · 26-08-2007, 07:40 PM

Fantastic brochure! I think its ''Fully Blown'' title is just right. I believe if the average joe was to have a look at this they would think its pretty much a race ready,track prepped typhoon!

On the other hand its great to see the ford marketing guru's putting there heads together and achieving another great advertisement/brochure cause its definetely caught our attention.

Though for argument sake how does it compare to the GT R-Spec and how would these two vehicles perform on the track?

**Polyal** · 26-08-2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ClevlndStemer

here polyal

http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/489...erpage1wl1.jpg

Thats perfect. Thanks!

Orbit · 26-08-2007, 08:38 PM

and the 6 pot brembos are optional... love marketing.

Falc'man · 26-08-2007, 09:50 PM

It looks very nice, but I wonder if it really is that low????

nommic · 26-08-2007, 10:23 PM

That car in white + Dark Argent rims =

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Ozfords · 26-08-2007, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by S3SR

doesnt even have sat nav....jeez

never thought white looked so good

The STIG made white cool...

Smoke Pursuit · 26-08-2007, 10:34 PM

that pic isnt real, its digitally modified, everythings out of proportion, including the ride height..

Jayden · 26-08-2007, 10:57 PM

FPV is temping me to rob a bank. :P Whites always been one of my favourites. White, black, red and blueprint are my favourite car colours at the moment.

--edit- oh and octane.

Bossxr8 · 27-08-2007, 09:38 AM

I hate the way they make out the suspension is full race spec. Its just a bit of revalving in the shocks for sake. They couldn't have done any less. Wheres the lower stiffer springs, sway bars, better tyres and poly bushes? Look at the effort Tickford went to with the EL GT, they changed all that, including upgrading the bushes and fitting a hydratrak diff. I know the BF is a better place to start than the EL but it seems to me either FPV couldn't be stuffed or most likely they are doing for as cheap a price they can.

Smoke Pursuit · 27-08-2007, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

I hate the way they make out the suspension is full race spec. Its just a bit of revalving in the shocks for sake. They couldn't have done any less. Wheres the lower stiffer springs, sway bars, better tyres and poly bushes? Look at the effort Tickford went to with the EL GT, they changed all that, including upgrading the bushes and fitting a hydratrak diff. I know the BF is a better place to start than the EL but it seems to me either FPV couldn't be stuffed or most likely they are doing for as cheap a price they can.

All they have done is given themselves something to sell the car on...

I wouldnt buy one, your paying a premium for a car thats no better then a stocko...

**Polyal** · 27-08-2007, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by LSTerritoryGhia

All they have done is given themselves something to sell the car on...

I wouldnt buy one, your paying a premium for a car thats no better then a stocko...

Its only $1500 isn't it? Which like I said, you might recoup when it comes time to sell.

From a marketing POV its great, cost them next to nothing to do and makes a limited run. From an enthusiasts POV, we can see through it. But the GT 40th anni sold well enough.

flappist · 27-08-2007, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by LSTerritoryGhia

All they have done is given themselves something to sell the car on...

I wouldnt buy one, your paying a premium for a car thats no better then a stocko...

Hmmmmm!

F6 Leather $995, R-Spec Free
F6 Mats $210, R-Spec Free
F6 MP3 $60, R-Spec Free

So this makes the special wheels, upgraded suspension and badges cost $ 235...

Seems like a pretty good deal to me.

Fairlane · 27-08-2007, 10:55 AM

Noice

Bossxr8 · 27-08-2007, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by flappist

Hmmmmm!

F6 Leather $995, R-Spec Free
F6 Mats $210, R-Spec Free
F6 MP3 $60, R-Spec Free

So this makes the special wheels, upgraded suspension and badges cost $ 235...

Seems like a pretty good deal to me.

Its definately a good deal but "race spec" is just a **** because apart from the revalved shocks nothing else increases performance. It should go further, at least make the 6 spot brakes standard and either put in some springs that are a bit stiffer and lower or a thicker swaybar.

**Polyal** · 27-08-2007, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Its definately a good deal but "race spec" is just a **** because apart from the revalved shocks nothing else increases performance. It should go further, at least make the 6 spot brakes standard and either put in some springs that are a bit stiffer and lower or a thicker swaybar.

Cant they just option them?

They are in the business of selling cars, not everyone needs to be a record breaker.

Grasshoppr · 27-08-2007, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Its definately a good deal but "race spec" is just a **** because apart from the revalved shocks nothing else increases performance. It should go further, at least make the 6 spot brakes standard and either put in some springs that are a bit stiffer and lower or a thicker swaybar.

Not sure what your reading, but no where does it say "Race Spec" The badging states "R Spec". Nothing to do with Race officially.

Great marketing, white looks hot and the additions are worth the bit of extra cash.

flappist · 27-08-2007, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Its definately a good deal but "race spec" is just a **** because apart from the revalved shocks nothing else increases performance. It should go further, at least make the 6 spot brakes standard and either put in some springs that are a bit stiffer and lower or a thicker swaybar.

Well the F6 Typhoon is the fastest accellerating vehicle FPV make.
It is also the best handling as it is the lightest and does not have a heavy V8 engine over the front wheels dragging the CofG forward.
This R-Spec version will have more "handling orientated" suspension than the standard model.
So therefore the F6 Typhoon R-Spec is the most "race spec" of all the current model range.

I am sure someone will arc up with "but with a few mods" or "my buddy Habib's <insert model here> does a 10 sec quarter and circuits bathurst in 1 minute flat" but at this time that is the situation.

Marketing, marketing, marketing and if sells FPVs then I am for it.

There seem to be a lot of "I don't like it" or "I wont buy it" posts here but I wonder how many are actually going to buy ANYTHING new from FPV this year?

I, personally, am waiting for the "orion" Force 6 as at this time my current vehicle is still 95% leading edge......

27-08-2007, 01:32 PM

Can't wait for someone to try a warranty claim for their "Fully Blown" clutch.

**Polyal** · 27-08-2007, 01:33 PM

Exactly, more sales means more money for future development. I dont completely agree with using historic names to flog products; but you can see why they do it. This case though is fine as its actually a new(ish) idea for FPV.

Orion Forces should be a damn fine looking machine. Also I hope the upper spec models get some more fruit as the LWB's are dead which "should" leave a bit more cash. Heres hoping.

vanman_75 · 27-08-2007, 05:18 PM

the over paid young in my town there will be a dozen here next week and i would own that

Nikked · 27-08-2007, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

The car has no blower

Incorrect. (sorta)

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Originally Posted by Wikipedia

The term supercharging technically refers to any pump that forces air into an engine - but in common usage, it refers to pumps that are driven directly by the engine as opposed to turbochargers that are driven by the pressure of the exhaust gases.

So in a way it has, ive seen turbos called blowers before.

Van D · 27-08-2007, 05:52 PM

Anyone calling a turbo a blower is a knob who most likely doesn't know the difference anyway.

It's good for FPV and sales, but IMO they might as well have used "Full Sick!"

Nikked · 27-08-2007, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Van D

Anyone calling a turbo a blower is a knob who most likely doesn't know the difference anyway.

It's good for FPV and sales, but IMO they might as well have used "Full Sick!"

As above Supercharging means any form of mechanical charging, or the process of forcing more air into a motor, Turbo is short for Turbine driven supercharger and they both "blow". Historicly blower has been a slang term for belt driven supercharges, but has been use to refer to turbos.

Smoke Pursuit · 27-08-2007, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by flappist

Hmmmmm!

F6 Leather $995, R-Spec Free
F6 Mats $210, R-Spec Free
F6 MP3 $60, R-Spec Free

So this makes the special wheels, upgraded suspension and badges cost $ 235...

Seems like a pretty good deal to me.

Not when you can get $5000 discount off a standard one atm.. that makes it $6500 extra plus the extra LCT and GST as dealers arent discounting them.