Welcome to the Australian Ford Forums forum.

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and inserts advertising. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members, respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features without post based advertising banners. Registration is simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!

If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact us.

Please Note: All new registrations go through a manual approval queue to keep spammers out. This is checked twice each day so there will be a delay before your registration is activated.

Go Back   Australian Ford Forums > General Topics > The Pub
Reload this Page How soon before Ford drop the colour Rapid?
Register FAQ Calendar

The Pub For General Automotive Related Talk

Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 29-12-2005, 07:47 PM   #1
Falcon Freak
Banned
 
Falcon Freak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,516
Default How soon before Ford drop the colour Rapid?
So many people ordering BFs in Rapid. We already have one in the carpark at work (a n/a XR6 with the ZF auto).

FF
Falcon Freak is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 29-12-2005, 07:58 PM   #2
marcosambrose
Regular Member
 
marcosambrose's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 368
Default
why would they drop it? if its selling, sell it.
marcosambrose is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 29-12-2005, 08:00 PM   #3
SpoolMan
Solution Was Boost 4?, 6 & 8
 
SpoolMan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 23,624
Chairman's Award: Chairman's Award - Issue reason: The exceptional contribution made to AFF events and sponsorship. Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: Everything you do to help this place run smoothly! Technical Contributor: For members who share their technical expertise. - Issue reason: The awesome Technical and Service how to's in the FPV /XR6 /G6ET turbo threads.. and his own build threads that inspire people to have a go... enabling people to save money and realise the dream of working on their own cars as well. 
Default
Join in........ Club Rapid... :
.
why dont they pick on white... :
__________________
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

AUTOTECH TUNED EDELEBROCK CHARGED
2017 GT Mustang Plenty of RWKW
SpoolMan is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 29-12-2005, 08:15 PM   #4
AU1XLS
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Donating Member3
 
AU1XLS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Hallam
Posts: 1,897
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by XRFPV8
Join in........ Club Rapid... :
.
why dont they pick on white... :
: :jab:
AU1XLS is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 29-12-2005, 09:22 PM   #5
Rapid260
Regular Member
 
Rapid260's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Perth West Oz
Posts: 58
Default
Go club Rapid : :eclipsee_
Rapid260 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 29-12-2005, 09:32 PM   #6
Falcon Freak
Banned
 
Falcon Freak's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,516
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by marcosambrose
why would they drop it? if its selling, sell it.
A colour which proves to be too popular usually gets dropped.

FF
Falcon Freak is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 29-12-2005, 09:40 PM   #7
flappist
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 12,077
Default
Yeh Blueprint only lasted 2 years, HgAg is in it's 4th........
flappist is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 29-12-2005, 09:43 PM   #8
Charliewool
Bolt Nerd
Donating Member3
 
Charliewool's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Ojochal, Costa Rica (Pura Vida!)
Posts: 15,104
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by flappist
Yeh Blueprint only lasted 2 years, HgAg is in it's 4th........
Blood Orange??
__________________
Current vehicles.. Yamaha Rhino UTV, SWB 4L TJ Jeep, and boring Lhd RAV4
Bionic BF F6... UPDATE: Replaced by Shiro White 370z 7A Roadster. SOLD
Workhack: FG Silhouette XR50 Turbo ute (11.63@127.44mph) SOLD
2 wheels.. 2015 103ci HD Wideglide.. SOLD
SOLD THE LOT, Voted with our feet and relocated to COSTA RICA for some Pura Vida!
(Ex Blood Orange #023 FPV Pursuit owner : )
Charliewool is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 29-12-2005, 11:01 PM   #9
Philbie
Drvtme
 
Philbie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Echuca
Posts: 639
Default
go the rapid!!!
__________________
"Every step a f*in adventure" ~ Al Swearengen.

What on earth is going on!........i’m Back in the ford camp.....#2019
Philbie is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 29-12-2005, 11:10 PM   #10
blutura
ZX-6R & Falcon pilot
 
blutura's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Where there's no water restrictions
Posts: 562
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by charliewool
Blood Orange??
I think he's referring to Mercury Silver

Also, i think Blueprint lasted longer than 2 years, it originally started on the Series III AU XR and T-Series range, and wasn't dropped until Mk II BA (correct me if I'm wrong).
blutura is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 29-12-2005, 11:21 PM   #11
Group C
Regular Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 238
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by blutura
and wasn't dropped until Mk II BA (correct me if I'm wrong).
JUST before the MKII came out.
Dropped in Jun 04, and the MKII came out in Oct 04.
Blueprint was replaced by Shockwave and Velocity. Velocity has since been dropped for Bionic.
Wish they'd make their minds up!!

BTW, my Rapid XR8 ute was the first Rapid ute ordered, and I didn't see another Rapid Falcon, sedan or ute, for months after I got mine in Nov 04, to the point that it was the ONLY Rapid one at the FPV day in 05, and that was 3 1/2 months after I got it.
Now I see probably 3-4 a day.

I agree that they will probaly drop it soon-ish, maybe at the end of the BF??
Group C is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 29-12-2005, 11:29 PM   #12
Charliewool
Bolt Nerd
Donating Member3
 
Charliewool's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Ojochal, Costa Rica (Pura Vida!)
Posts: 15,104
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by blutura
I think he's referring to Mercury Silver

Also, i think Blueprint lasted longer than 2 years, it originally started on the Series III AU XR and T-Series range, and wasn't dropped until Mk II BA (correct me if I'm wrong).
No, I was referring to Blood Orange... It lasted, what 8 months? And I always thought it a real "hero" Ford colour. WHY did they drop it?
BTW.. Merc Silver Also started on series111 T3's, so must be coming up for 5th year?
__________________
Current vehicles.. Yamaha Rhino UTV, SWB 4L TJ Jeep, and boring Lhd RAV4
Bionic BF F6... UPDATE: Replaced by Shiro White 370z 7A Roadster. SOLD
Workhack: FG Silhouette XR50 Turbo ute (11.63@127.44mph) SOLD
2 wheels.. 2015 103ci HD Wideglide.. SOLD
SOLD THE LOT, Voted with our feet and relocated to COSTA RICA for some Pura Vida!
(Ex Blood Orange #023 FPV Pursuit owner : )
Charliewool is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 29-12-2005, 11:30 PM   #13
Smoke Pursuit
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 22,928
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: DASH/bfiipursuit has been alot of help over the years I have frequented this forum, lots of thoughtful and informed posts, very much a valued contributor. 
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by flappist
Yeh Blueprint only lasted 2 years, HgAg is in it's 4th........
Blueprint nearly lasted 3 actually, it was an AU colour that started in Oct 01 and ended in July 04.
__________________
2022 RAM Laramie 5.7
2023.50 Ranger Wildtrak 3.0 V6 Premium Pack
2024 Everest Sport 3.0 V6 Touring Pack
2025 Mustang Darkhorse 6M Blue Ember + Appearance pack ETA April 25.
Smoke Pursuit is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 29-12-2005, 11:48 PM   #14
blutura
ZX-6R & Falcon pilot
 
blutura's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Where there's no water restrictions
Posts: 562
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by charliewool
No, I was referring to Blood Orange... It lasted, what 8 months? And I always thought it a real "hero" Ford colour. WHY did they drop it?
BTW.. Merc Silver Also started on series111 T3's, so must be coming up for 5th year?
lol, i know that YOU were referring to Blood Orange, but flappist was referring to Mercury Silver when he wrote HgAg!
blutura is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 29-12-2005, 11:55 PM   #15
The G6ET Spot
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,412
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rapid260
Go club Rapid : :eclipsee_
I think great minds think alike Kev,
The G6ET Spot is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 29-12-2005, 11:56 PM   #16
Redrum
Force Fed Fords
 
Redrum's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Victoria
Posts: 5,556
Default
As a proud owner of a rapid XR6T I say if it ain't broke why fix it, keep em coming........... out:
Redrum is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 29-12-2005, 11:56 PM   #17
Charliewool
Bolt Nerd
Donating Member3
 
Charliewool's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Ojochal, Costa Rica (Pura Vida!)
Posts: 15,104
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by blutura
lol, i know that YOU were referring to Blood Orange, but flappist was referring to Mercury Silver when he wrote HgAg!

oooooops.... Sorry mate, I quoted the wrong post... It was supposed to be Falcon Freaks.. "A colour which proves to be too popular usually gets dropped".
And I KNOW what HgAg is (I have one)
__________________
Current vehicles.. Yamaha Rhino UTV, SWB 4L TJ Jeep, and boring Lhd RAV4
Bionic BF F6... UPDATE: Replaced by Shiro White 370z 7A Roadster. SOLD
Workhack: FG Silhouette XR50 Turbo ute (11.63@127.44mph) SOLD
2 wheels.. 2015 103ci HD Wideglide.. SOLD
SOLD THE LOT, Voted with our feet and relocated to COSTA RICA for some Pura Vida!
(Ex Blood Orange #023 FPV Pursuit owner : )
Charliewool is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 29-12-2005, 11:59 PM   #18
awsome4.0
Banned
 
awsome4.0's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: IN A 5.0
Posts: 281
Default
Just like envy god i love that colour
awsome4.0 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 30-12-2005, 12:52 AM   #19
Gubas
- BOOYEH -
 
Gubas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Geelong
Posts: 869
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by charliewool
No, I was referring to Blood Orange... It lasted, what 8 months? And I always thought it a real "hero" Ford colour. WHY did they drop it?
Didn't they drop blood orange because the amount of warrantly claims coming back? Something to do with the pigments in the paint were not up to par. This is something I heard from a Ford employee's rambling one day.
__________________
1993 EBII Fairmont Turbo T04e 7 psi
Gubas is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 30-12-2005, 01:58 AM   #20
Mechan1k
Moderator
Donating Member1
 
Mechan1k's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Kenthurst
Posts: 40,403
Valued Contributor: For members whose non technical contributions are worthy of recognition. - Issue reason: Brings a wealth of knowledge to the forums and is frequently giving helpful advice. Technical Contributor: For members who share their technical expertise. - Issue reason: Always willing to help out with technical information. 
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by AU1XLS
: :jab:
Don't worry .. Winter White will NEVER DIE.
hee hee
Mechan1k is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 30-12-2005, 02:05 AM   #21
Duffman
Oh Yeah!
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Manhattan, NY
Posts: 1,023
Default
What ever happened to the brown au falcons, what colour was that even surpose to be.
__________________
Oh no! Duffman can't breath! Oh, yeah!
Duffman is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 30-12-2005, 10:30 AM   #22
seano14
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 628
Default
this is bionic yeah? it wasnt a metallic colour


i just love this colour, this was an xr6 hire car we had down in adelaide for the past week - the car simply stands out anywhere you take it and turns so many heads - and IMO people dont look twice at a mercury silver metallic xr6.
seano14 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 30-12-2005, 10:39 AM   #23
max^power
Formerly au^ute
 
max^power's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: VIC
Posts: 1,032
Default
yeah i must admit, i'd buy a car with a bright colour, but at the same time, while rapid is a nice colour, you dont want too many of that colour, thats probably why they can it if it's popular.

The more there are out there, the more i have to choose from when im ready to buy a second hand one
max^power is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 30-12-2005, 01:10 PM   #24
Group C
Regular Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 238
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by seano14
this is bionic yeah? it wasnt a metallic colour


i just love this colour, this was an xr6 hire car we had down in adelaide for the past week - the car simply stands out anywhere you take it and turns so many heads - and IMO people dont look twice at a mercury silver metallic xr6.
yep, thats Bionic. it's non-metallic, where as Velocity was a bit lighter, and was a metallic.

i agree with you too. it's a beautiful colour.
Group C is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 30-12-2005, 01:13 PM   #25
tickford2001
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 3,647
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by seano14
i just love this colour, this was an xr6 hire car we had down in adelaide for the past week
where did you manage to hire an XR from?!

i tried everywhere when i was in Sydney last year and couldnt find any :
__________________
Gone cruising
tickford2001 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 30-12-2005, 01:17 PM   #26
seano14
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 628
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by tickford2001
where did you manage to hire an XR from?!

i tried everywhere when i was in Sydney last year and couldnt find any :
hertz i think ford owns them, dont they? the one at adelaide airport had more xr6's than normal falcs!
seano14 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 30-12-2005, 01:25 PM   #27
tickford2001
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 3,647
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by seano14
hertz i think ford owns them, dont they? the one at adelaide airport had more xr6's than normal falcs!
so did you actually book an XR or did you just get a bloody good surprise? :
__________________
Gone cruising
tickford2001 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 30-12-2005, 01:28 PM   #28
barra
Starter Motor
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Wagga Wagga
Posts: 17
Default
Generally with the Hertz XR's it is luck of the draw. You can ask for preference to be given for an XR6, but you won't always get 1. It will depend on availability in selected locations.
barra is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 30-12-2005, 01:34 PM   #29
seano14
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 628
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by tickford2001
so did you actually book an XR or did you just get a bloody good surprise? :
actually we just booked a falcon ;)
seano14 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Old 30-12-2005, 01:38 PM   #30
tickford2001
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 3,647
Default
cool, ill keep that in mind! cheers

now back on topic....!

wonder if there are any rapid hire XRs....hmmmmm :hihi:
__________________
Gone cruising
tickford2001 is offline   Reply With Quote Multi-Quote with this Post
Reply
Page 1 of 2 1 2

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +11. The time now is 10:42 PM.

Australian Ford Forums - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.5
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Other than what is legally copyrighted by the respective owners, this site is copyright www.fordforums.com.au
Positive SSL