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09-02-2006, 08:48 PM | #2 | ||
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Of course the turbo's are going to be popular. There a fantastic looking car and they have the good to back it up. I want an F6 but the fact that i'm only 22 stuffs me up as no one will insure me.
Also FPV has been beating HSV in the sales. Here and NZ. |
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09-02-2006, 08:50 PM | #3 | ||
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Meh. Don't gloat too soon, the tide can just as easily turn back around if Holden release a Turbo Alloytec in the VE and beyond. There have been twin turbo HFV6's in the states putting out figures like 1200hp, so the potential is definitely there.
On another note, while the XR6T's success is a good thing, the downside is that in about 10 years time when these cars become easily available to teenagers they are going to develop the most notorious fooly sick reputation imaginable, which is something most of you here despise. |
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09-02-2006, 08:51 PM | #4 | ||
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thats an awesome read lol
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09-02-2006, 09:17 PM | #6 | |||
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09-02-2006, 09:19 PM | #7 | ||
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Ok Ford develop the V8's now.
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09-02-2006, 09:21 PM | #8 | |||
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09-02-2006, 09:22 PM | #9 | ||
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I think what some ppl said about "closet ford fans" is true, and its also true that once any decent performance vehicle comes cheap enough for young ppl to afford they become a cult vehicle. Look at Silvia's, Skylines......cheap and easyily modified. I also think young people are turning back towards Xr's and SS's..... which is good. Thankfully most VLt's are now written off along with their WOOP WOOP Bov's.
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09-02-2006, 09:25 PM | #10 | ||
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[QUOTE=gmhdriver]Meh. Don't gloat too soon, the tide can just as easily turn back around if Holden release a Turbo Alloytec in the VE and beyond. There have been twin turbo HFV6's in the states putting out figures like 1200hp, so the potential is definitely there.
QUOTE] and what if Ford realease a Twin Turbo GT putting out 2000hp, it might happen |
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09-02-2006, 09:28 PM | #12 | ||
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Hehe it's amazing the turnaround you get from the other side of the fence as soon as you mention turbo. Bloody car knowledge of a 16 yr old schoolgirl.
"OMG its got a turbo it must be full sik and I must mate with you" Wakey wakey cat-lovers, Ford has tricks up their sleeves |
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09-02-2006, 09:29 PM | #13 | |||
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09-02-2006, 09:36 PM | #14 | |||
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09-02-2006, 09:39 PM | #15 | |||
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For the record, we have a VT commodore and have had it since brand new in 98. I don't hate holdens at all but I get really tired of people blabbering on like idiots every time. Much like I feel embarrassed when Ford people do it on Holden sites. Please, just get over yourself. |
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09-02-2006, 09:43 PM | #16 | ||
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Well it was a nice read & good to see not to much brand bashing.
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09-02-2006, 09:44 PM | #17 | |||
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09-02-2006, 09:45 PM | #18 | ||
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gmhdriver is a troll. Just ignore him.
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09-02-2006, 09:51 PM | #19 | ||
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Meh I dont care, XR6Ts are awesome cars and thats all I gotta say.
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09-02-2006, 09:53 PM | #20 | ||
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Thats 2.. one more and I have the 3 post hat trick!!!!!!
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I also said that the success of the XR6T was a good thing, however it will inevitably develop a notorious reputation, which is a fact, regardless of it being a ford. I think some of you are too quick to jump to the wrong conclusions. |
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09-02-2006, 09:56 PM | #22 | |||
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09-02-2006, 10:02 PM | #23 | |||
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We don't need yu to tell us what Holden may or may not have .. what you posted was just not relevant to the discussion and therefore worthy of comment. |
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09-02-2006, 10:05 PM | #24 | |||
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I drive an ecotec and there pretty gutless. |
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09-02-2006, 10:07 PM | #25 | |||
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09-02-2006, 10:07 PM | #26 | ||
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Hey, they know its happening...............dont worry, the quad cammer situation is about to get a whole lot more ugly too!!!!
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09-02-2006, 10:19 PM | #27 | |||
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I do agree that the Holden guys like me and you and the others should'nt have to change our thoughts and opinions just to suit a Ford forum, its a free world and we should be allowed to say what we wanna say. (While keeping in the rules of course which is what ive done, otherwise I would've gotten banned) Last edited by Ryan; 09-02-2006 at 10:25 PM. |
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09-02-2006, 10:26 PM | #28 | |||
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Interesting thread (this one!..lol). I'm a long time member on LS1 but don't post that much, mainly read, observe and learn. I read that thread and I’m quite proud of their behaviour and general attitude towards the Ford product. To be honest most Holden enthusiasts are happy to discuss Ford topics amongst themselves, but if you add a Ford enthusiasts into the discussion everything appears to go south, even when it's not justified. One of the reasons I don’t post that much..lol Most of the regulars however are genuine and interesting to talk to.
As for the tide turning, I’m not sure about that but the turbo Falcons have earn’t the respect of many a Aussie car enthusiast, including me and I can’t see that changing in a hurry regardless of what the VE will bring. While Ford/FPV has their partner Prodrive, turbo engineering will become the blue performance brands biggest asset. A class leading Turbo Falcon, Territory and now Focus. What’s next?
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09-02-2006, 10:31 PM | #30 | |||
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Geez the way some of you reacted one would think I personally insulted your mother or something. |
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