FPV Limited Edition ‘Cobra GT Falcon’
28 Aug, 2007
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Ford forums are rife with rumour this week that FPV are to release a limited edition ‘Cobra GT Falcon’ to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Allan Moffat and Colin Bond’s historic 1977 form-finish at Bathurst.
To be unofficially unveiled at this year’s Bathurst, the 302kW Boss V8 powered sedan will see it’s official release at Sydney’s International Motor Show. There is also speculation that a ute variant will follow, perhaps based on the Super Pursuit.
Like the GT 40th Anniversary model, they are only to be available in one colour, obviously white with blue stripes, and will be limited to a run of 250 units. The bonnet decal will read ‘Boss 302′ but all other specs are to be the same as the 40th Anniversary model. Pricing is said to be $71,500.
Some dealers are said to be taking orders but Ford remains tight lipped. As always, we’ll keep you posted.
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August 28th, 2007 at 9:17 am
***PRIMO***!
What ever happened to the Supercharged V8 that Tickford [yes, all the way back then] engineered and approved for Falcon installation?
Cheers
F-0
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August 28th, 2007 at 10:36 am
The original Cobra was a hardtop (2 door).
And I agree - where is the supercharger!!!
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August 28th, 2007 at 12:14 pm
Wow! Another tarted up Ford/Holden with go faster stripes. What a revelation! No doubt queues will form quickly of people with false self esteem, big egos and lots of money to snap up these.
Hopefully it will have fog lights so the dim witted drivers can blind oncoming traffic with gay abandon; just becuase they think it looks “cool” (or are too stupid to figure out how to turn the lights off).
Will be exciting to see these things drag off HSV’s to see who can get to service station faster to fill up with petrol . . . again . . . .
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August 28th, 2007 at 12:33 pm
You seem like an infernal student so work this out !
Wow a otro dueño marrón de Prius que se siente en el segundo carril que hace 80 en una zona 100
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August 28th, 2007 at 12:36 pm
Hahaha at Prius ownership
good one BM
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August 28th, 2007 at 12:42 pm
No, I don’t own a Prius and I do not hog the right lane. Far from it. I am as passionate about driving as you probably are. But I am immensely tired of all the tools who drive V8’s who think they own the road and they are big heroes.
PS: You would never guess what I drive but I can assure you it gets from A to B as quickly and with more go-kart like fun than any V8 dinosaur could, particularly as they have to stop for fuel twice as often as I would.
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August 28th, 2007 at 12:48 pm
So i take it you class all V8 owners in the same category, that would be quite a list…
A pity then that these vehicles still have a viable market.
Tell us what do you drive?
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August 28th, 2007 at 12:53 pm
I am simply commenting on my first hand observations and experience of V8’s and V8 drivers over the past 25 years. And every day on the road.
Each to their own, of course.
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August 28th, 2007 at 1:01 pm
Yes it does come down to opinion, i’ve seen plenty of ‘hoons’ in turbocharged 4cyl vehicles too, does that make those drivers ‘heroes’ and a feeling of owning the road too?
So what do you drive?
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August 28th, 2007 at 1:07 pm
Do some shopping and test driving at different Dealers and you will find many vehicles which satisfy the parameters I mention.
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August 28th, 2007 at 1:07 pm
So come on big mouth what do you drive? Ill drive my Maloo and you drive what your driving and we will see who gets to the petrol station first fills up and is back on the road again in the quickest time??
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August 28th, 2007 at 1:14 pm
Matthew,
yeah ok…
You opened you trap and make an assumption, and claimed you drive a vehicle that satisfies all these parameters…
So cut the shy act and tell us?
By the way i work in the auto industry…
I’m sure i don’t need to tell you, an anthusiast that many cars shouldn’t exist, as a smaller range of vehicles would certainly suit the needs of 95% of average joe motorists…
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August 28th, 2007 at 1:15 pm
I followed a Maloo on a wonderful country road just the other week. Much faster than me in a straight line but throw in some corners and I caught up very quickly. I think this annoyed the poor drivers delicate ego quite a lot.
It is even happening on this forum
PS: Even if you take only 5 minutes to refill your fuel tank, at 110km/h I be ahead of you over 9km by the time you have taken off again. You need to fill twice to my once.
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August 28th, 2007 at 1:20 pm
Haaaaaaa funny prick , i think i know what you drive as you mentioned this site has a lot of ego’s on board so with out a doubt you drive a Kia Rio ?LOL
I can understand now why you dont have an ego …
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August 28th, 2007 at 1:22 pm
So…you yourself race these ‘hoons’ that you despise?
hmmm so what do you drive?
your not hurting my ego, i don’t own a V8 bud…just like to question some peoples strange outbursts is all.
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August 28th, 2007 at 1:25 pm
Matthew,
Firstly I don’t drive a V8 (Turbo I6 for those who care), but I still find your comments useless and full of frankly full of crap. Did you just learn that faster cars attract Wankers an Enthusiasts alike? Did you just learn work this out now after 25 years and felt so shocked that you had to rant about it now?
Grow Up! Any car can be driven by a wanker, that’s life, hate to break it to you but you live in a world filled with wankers (in fact I’m typing to one right now!).
Rather than making judgements and casting dispersions on everyone who drives a V8 how about structuring some kind of argument that makes sense and as 280zx & Adam rightly stated, put your money where your mouth is.
- DBP
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August 28th, 2007 at 1:26 pm
So your observations over these years would include a wide range of v8 models Mercs,BMWs,Audis,Koenigsegg CCX ect ect……….
Surely there are as many ricers being idiots as V8 drivers being tools ?
But back on the subject of the Cobra, you will be lucky to see this on the road as collectors will snap them up and store them. Already the 40th anniversary model that came out recently has increased in value. With a R/R of $ 65.000 + on road when they were released your now looking at $86.000 for one.
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August 28th, 2007 at 1:29 pm
Not to mention the amazing prices classic V8 Aussie muscle cars are getting these days…
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August 28th, 2007 at 1:32 pm
The truth is painful, isn’t it. I have a good friend with a Monaro which he enjoys, but last time I looked the trip computer said it was using 28 litres to travel 100km. That four times the fuel my car needs to travel that same distance . . . and more fuel $top$.
PS: Adam works in the auto industry, he can name many vehicles which may be mine. But it is not Korean.
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August 28th, 2007 at 1:35 pm
Why should i? when your playing this silent game!?
You stirred things up, it’s only fair you justify your ‘thoughtful’ comments…
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August 28th, 2007 at 1:39 pm
28 litres per 100ks?
Is he cruising freeways in 2nd gear? I don’t know anyone with a V8 who gets anything like that economy.
With numbers like that and claims you don’t care to substantiate sounds like you’re just spouting sh!t to get a reaction.
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August 28th, 2007 at 1:41 pm
I thought we were here to discuss the Cobra not guess what type of car you drive Matthew.
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August 28th, 2007 at 1:46 pm
Wonders if new Cobra will have the snake decal on front quarters…
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August 28th, 2007 at 1:49 pm
Bondy if your out there could you confirm the Ford Memo to dealers that went out this week with mention of the Phase 5 ??
I thought it wasn’t being made till 2010 so wonder why they would release info to dealers now?
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August 28th, 2007 at 2:00 pm
I wonder if it will have a white interior ?The XCs had White seats with blue inserts from memory,they also came out in 302 & 351 V8s !
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August 28th, 2007 at 2:03 pm
Here you go BM:
http://www.fastlane.com.au/New......09.03.jpg
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August 28th, 2007 at 2:04 pm
I bet Matt drives a Cobra? Haaaaa
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August 28th, 2007 at 2:07 pm
Hahaha, no a GTS actually (among other things), but I have a soft spot for Aussie muscle, Ford, Holden or Chrysler.
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August 28th, 2007 at 2:14 pm
So Matthew im guessing you drive a VTEC powered Honda, cos you act like these idiots who think they cool cos they have to rev their engines to get performance.
Anyways tell what it is or are you too scared that a bunch of “hoons” are gonna make fun of you for driving a rice burner. Who gives a toss whether you get twice the economy of a V8, people who buy V8’s are willing to pay the extra $$$ for the priviledge.
Anyways Matthew’s got his attention now we’ll just ignore him.
Ok the Cobra, I’m excited about this, at least the last FPV BA Falcon gets a much needed power boost and hopefully it comes with the R-Spec Suspension setup.
I must admit the BA shape is really starting to date but the FPV’s still look and go great.
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August 28th, 2007 at 2:18 pm
arrrr,black not white .
Memory must be fading , would like to see it carried through in the next model though.
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August 28th, 2007 at 2:26 pm
Yep Glen the R spec suspension will be carried through into the Cobra and continue into the Orion.
What I cant fathom is why 302KWs when the next GT will have 320 ? Are they allocating the 302 as it suits the Cobra livery but giving it 320kws or is it 302kws? Doesn’t make financial sense to make only 250 cars with 302kw engines?
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August 28th, 2007 at 2:32 pm
Guess it’s a marketing thing. 302 as a ‘tuning improvement’ for the last of the BA/BF generation, 320 then becomes the ‘new’ number to sell the Orion with.
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August 28th, 2007 at 4:27 pm
Back on the subject of the phase 5 that Mr Barret wants to release ,lets hope it has the title of “WORLDS FASTEST FOUR DOOR ” like the phase 3 was in 1971 ,now that would be an accomplishment by Ford here .
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August 28th, 2007 at 5:28 pm
Im all for aussie muscle cars but these limited editions do nothing for me, maybe its the stripes. And yeah id be inclined to think this mathew guy drives a Honda, cant be too great a car if he wont name it though.
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August 28th, 2007 at 5:44 pm
matthew,
if you hate v8’s what possesed you to take interest in v8 article? i know you drive a mini because i bet you just read the hsv road test and reiterated the part where the reviewer said a mini tagged him up the hill when it came to the windy parts. ah copyright infringement!!!!!!!!
on the cobra….
awesome!! stripes need to go over the roof for sure and yeah the white interior as BM suggested would be an item to make sure it was a TRUE collectors item and didnt fall into the helm of depreciation.
a bit more power isnt enough to make a car iconic anymore. it needs some well thought of, never to be repeated stuff and the interior i think definatly needs something special.
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August 28th, 2007 at 5:50 pm
I’m actually really disappointed… Why 302kw!? And why release it now? Don’t get me wrong, I bet it’s a great car to drive. But I was expecting to see a great deal more difference from the normal FPV GT…
I’m gonna guess that Matthew drives a Toyota Yaris… M8, your just the same as all those other good for nothings that don’t know what they’re talking about, don’t know how to drive and try to race people on the open road. Regardless of if there are some corners, a HSV Maloo will still come out above any tiny little 4cyl. The same goes with most V8’s and Turbo 6’s… Well the ones that have power steering.
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August 28th, 2007 at 5:54 pm
please note people this is not a picture of the said cobra!!!!
just a gt in the colours of one
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August 28th, 2007 at 6:04 pm
Guys, I enjoy a lot of your posts and opinions on this site and did not intend to create such an attack. Let’s see if we can have a discussion without resorting to school yard attacks?
You are good at jumping to conclusions, ie: that I was breaking the speed limit while following the Maloo. And that I drive a Japanese car.
The exact car I drive is not the point (although it does have sodium filled exhaust valves. V8 Supercars have these, too, I understand?).
I remember when the Ford Cobra coupes won Bathurst 1-2. It was a truly great day and as a Ford fan it was tremendous. Let’s hope they can repeat it again one day.
It seems you guys and gals don’t like it, but it is a fact that on the right road (at the speed limit) a nippy light (FWD even) car can match and (with the right driver) beat a heavy V8. I have enjoyed this experience on more than one occasion, in NSW and Tas. If you don’t like it, there’s no need to act like a baby.
Let’s just enjoy our shared passion for all cars.
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August 28th, 2007 at 6:05 pm
To much like every other FPV..
And some more power would make it worth it maybe DJ’s 320kw at least..
But when HSV do a special car the power might not jump but the set-up changes and the car is much better to drive like that HRT thing they did with the tricked out Suspension and tyres.
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August 28th, 2007 at 6:16 pm
Yep very true Andrew ,can anyone have a go at trying to photo shop it into a Cobra ? It will look like the 40th anniversary with the stripes over the bonnet but obviously in white with blue stripes and the BOSS 302 decal on the bonnet bulge ! Matts suggestion of the Cobra on the front guard would look great too.
R32 I think they like the rest of the GT range appeal to the baby boomers especially as we were to young to either have one when they came out or cant afford the real thing in the 70s model of GTs.
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August 28th, 2007 at 6:20 pm
henry,
do you know how to read? this is not a picture of the cobra. nor is any of the specs released, so how can you comment on what it does or doesnot have? and if you read the posts or even put 2 and 2 together the cobra will prob have the R spec suspension
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August 28th, 2007 at 7:28 pm
Hey Andrew the post that was started on the Forums by a Ford Dealer taking orders for the Cobra has been removed . I think hes in strife with Ford for announcing it too early and has been told to remove it. Interesting ha !
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August 28th, 2007 at 7:55 pm
missile, i heard about the possibility of the cobra quite a while ago. i would have thought that by now speculation would have been through the roof. i wonder why ford want to keep it a secret more so than the new falcon.
anyway whats the go with the new falcon? i mean have you heard any sort of release date yet? spy stuff has been out a while now so either this is going to be one well tested falcon, or it is ready for release very soon. i hope it comes out this year and for fords sake i think it needs to.
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August 28th, 2007 at 8:14 pm
Hey Andrew have you seen Craigs photo shopped Orion V8 SuperCar ?http://www.fordforums.com.au/attachment.php?attachmentid=32847
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August 29th, 2007 at 8:53 pm
Ok this has clearly been an interesting post,well done the author who has poked the stick in the Ford Hornet Nest. Any chance of putting it on the most popular posts so we can find it easier? I mean some of the current “Most Popular Posts” have been there since 2006 and the Audi has only 4 compared to 44 in a day on the Cobra one. All I am saying if we want to find out more on the up coming Cobra how about putting it somewhere we and other newbees that arrive and have something to comment on the revealment of the Cobra. PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! At lest until Bathurst .
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August 29th, 2007 at 9:17 pm
Hey Matt someone has asked on the Ford Forums “what happened to the Cobra Post?” Reply …..”GAG”
As the next guy said “Bit Late “
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August 30th, 2007 at 8:09 am
Yeah… interesting the way it goes sometimes. We’ll see what we can do about “refreshing” our fave posts section later today, appreciate everyone’s input!
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August 31st, 2007 at 1:45 pm
Interesting comments all round!! Just a bit of info on the 78 Cobra. Someone commented about a Cobra winning in 77. It was in fact not a Cobra. The Cobra came out in 1978, the 77 racing XC was a GS Rally Pack albeit not a lot different. Also the orginal Cobra has black seats with blue stripes through them, not white seats. It would be great to see a similar theme in this new version. One thing that does confuse me aboput releasing a Cobra this year. It is 30 years from the 1977 1-2 finish, however those cars were not Cobras. The Cobras didnt race until 1978, and they didnt win. Wouldnt a 30 year LE Cobra be better next year??
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August 31st, 2007 at 4:50 pm
Hey 40th GT, True the XC Cobra didn’t come out till 78 but it was released to celebrate the win of Moffat & Bond in 77 in XCs so I think thats why its getting released this year to celebrate the 30th aniversary of the 1&2 win.
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September 2nd, 2007 at 3:12 pm
In Fact the Cobra was only a marketing tool to get rid of the last 400 coupe bodyshells that ford had lying around. In that respect even though its not going to be a coupe it is in the true fashion of creating a special edition out of the end of a series, in the case the BF.
As a owner of an XC cobra I cant wait for the next installmet, I have already put down a deposit, I dont expect it to be an exact replica just as long as they keep the theme intact i will be quite happy. Also it will be the 1st ever Falcon with a factory 300kw.
Bring on October I say.
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September 2nd, 2007 at 4:52 pm
Hey Cob066, what info have you been given ?
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September 3rd, 2007 at 12:21 am
I too have put down a deposit in the hope of having something worth keeping for the long term. But don’t get it wrong - I will be driving it. It will see the road, and the race track. And I’ll be happy to see any of you out there.
It’s not about what you’ve got - It’s about how you use it. And as for following Malloo’s (or anything else) on windy roads - “the car maketh not the driver”. The tool in the 6 series coupe next to me on Leach Highway yesterday was proof enough that money can buy neither common sense nor driving skill. And I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s V8 too has sodium filled valves…
Just my 2c.
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September 3rd, 2007 at 10:10 am
Good point Bavarian..
I actually own a 40th anniversary (its the one listed on the aussie muscle car site), which I am selling at present to make room for the new Cobra which I ordered some 3 months ago. I already own an XC Cobra so I am hoping to get the matching build number so I have a nice pair!!
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September 3rd, 2007 at 10:49 am
Lol Cobra GT, this is called Ford knows given the new Falcon is coming out… sales are down, we need to bring out some gimmick to get people to buy our cars. Its smart, because the demographic they target… the Bogan, will no doubt be caught in hook line and sinker by this clever marketing tactic.
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September 3rd, 2007 at 12:20 pm
So Couped & 40th GT I take it are from W.A ?
Can you tell me what dealership is taking deposits here ? The one we have made inquires at wont until he has sido numbers. How many cars have the dealership your getting it from been alocated?
I contacted Rodney {president of the XC Cobra club of Australia but he cant give me any further info as he has been gagged by Ford and FPV}. I can understand it though them not announcing any thing yet as it will impact on current GT sales . Either of you guys got any further specs that you could give ?
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September 3rd, 2007 at 6:39 pm
Et al, You have NO idea what your talking about,this car yes is good marketing on Fords behalf but is also about celebrating a moment in history that was remembered by many. Those purchasing you will find are GT or Cobra enthusiasts and money well invested.I mean how many new cars can you buy now that increase in value in less than 12 months like the 40th limited edition this Cobra will be the same.
The meaning of Bogan for you below.
BOGAN (pronunciation boe-gn) is a term used primarily in Australia to describe a particular section of the working class demographic. This derogatory slang word is a gender-neutral noun; this being important as many bogans tend to gravitate towards one another forming relationships and extended families. A bogan family is not an uncommon phenomena in certain regions. A bogan typically resides in either a low-cost housing estate, government housing or in the outlying regional areas of continental Australia. Generally bogans tend to congregate in areas with little or no features & amenities.
Generally the bogan fits a particular stereotypical image. The perception of what actually constitutes a bogan has been shaped over the years primarily by the media; notable especially are television programs such as Channel 7’s Today Tonight and Channel 9’s A Current Affair . These programs regularly feature stories of harrowing boganism- including communities under siege from bogan terrorism, and bogans “rorting the system” in relation to welfare benefits and questionable practices. A number of comedy programs have also featured bogans in the past, prime examples being Kylie Mole of The Comedy Company, Poida (bogan pronunciation of the name “Peter”) played by Eric Bana, and more recently Bloke Man of the Comedy Inc late shift. Eric Bana’s portrayal of the character Poida gained him accolades within the industry and effectively launched his professional acting career. This is one of very few examples of extreme boganism leading to success & wealth.
So now we have a basic understanding of the bogan, we may delve further into the mysterious world of mullets and long-kneck beer bottles in brown paper bags. Traits of the bogan can be summarised by the following points:
• A pronounced lack of dress sense in social situations. Typical bogan attire consists of a flannelette shirt, King Gee stubbie shorts (either blue/khaki), torn or soiled jeans from the 1980’s or earlier, and of course double-plug standard issue white thong sandals with black rubber. A bogan’s dress sense is not influenced by intended destination/occasion hence the line between workwear and formal wear is often hazy at best. On rare occasions bogans may be spotted wearing enclosed shoes when entering the local RSL to “have a slap on the pokies” or to “get pissed wif me mates on the veebs (VB)”. A female bogan will usually wear a matching ensemble usually consisting of second-hand fashions or products purchased from the discount retail chains Best and Less or Big W.
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September 3rd, 2007 at 6:51 pm
Yes I am from WA.. I dont think my dealer has any left unallocated..but you could try..I think Nuford may have one left.. I believe most of the FPV dealers have been allocated 2 sedans and one ute.
I think ‘et al’ must be a bogan himself and is a tad jealous. I dont think anyone really cares what he has got to say on this matter.
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September 3rd, 2007 at 6:54 pm
and to answer your other question I know nothing of the specs other than ’supposedly’ 302 kW and R Spec suspension like the new typhoon and 40th GT..
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September 4th, 2007 at 1:54 pm
Thanks for that will let you know how we go.
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September 5th, 2007 at 7:19 pm
Expect the orion to be relaeased around March next year Because from what the I’ve read in a number of Articles the press keep saying that it will be released around the same time as the VE2 which is March/April. which seems fairly accurate given
Fords plans to release a “Cobra” indicate they;re in run-out mode [similar to the XC Cobra].
However; I believe inorder to do the Cobra any justice it Ford should only use the Cobra name on a Coupe. It’s like the original GTS Monaro was a coupe so a 4 door GTS Monaro isn’t really a GTS Monaro
If Ford doesn’t have an Orion Falcon [or at least a prototype] at the Sydney Motorshow; they should try to have a couple on display at the Clipsal 500 - in the merchandise area
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September 5th, 2007 at 7:31 pm
Hey Wheel Nut I agree I dont see a Monaro as a 4 door even though they did make them,but they also made 6 cylinder ones something Ford never bothered with.
I agree though it should have been a 2 door but the tooling cost would be too great just to do a BF 2 door limited ed unless they could use the back section somehow on the new Orion ! Then they would have to make it look like a true 2 door BIG back guards like the old models {we can fit 345s P Zeros under our XA GT Coupe,no its not tubbed}not like the NEW Monaro that looks like a 2 door Commodore.AHHHH we can dream.
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September 5th, 2007 at 8:27 pm
ah so is the cobra ute also comfirmed now too?
yeah this is far from a bogans car. it is too expensive.
thanks for the scientific definition of bogan missile now here is a bogans car.
Bogans car:
a 5+ year old commodore such as a VS or VL commodore done up with a bubble rear spoiler and a seat that is permanently reclined to 45 degrees or greater and has a HSV sticker on the rear screen.
has any one heard of that song called “noboby likes a bogan”?
it actually depicts the bogan driving a “VK commodore with alloy wheels and a home made spoiler made of crappy steel”.
the song is a bit of a laugh and i personally dont see how any one in OZ would take offence to having a bit of bogan in them anyway. if we look deep enough we prob all have a bit in us.
hell when i was in amsterdam i was walking around with a couple of other aussies and we stopped and had a laugh at ourselves when we realised we were all wearing boardshorts with thongs all the way on the otherside of the world
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September 5th, 2007 at 8:33 pm
exactlly missile,
the cobra should have been 2 door but the cost of tooling a 2 door for a limited run would be too expensive. to justify a 2 door it would have to mass produced like the monaro which would see this one fall into the helm of depreciation just like the monaro.
if monaro was limited run im sure it would have held value, but also it would have been impossible to justify the cost for holden and it wouldnt have been reborn, or holden would have gone broke because of it.
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September 5th, 2007 at 8:38 pm
so can any of you guys that have ordered confirm prices??
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September 5th, 2007 at 9:36 pm
I think just as Matt states in his article, $71,500 .
Still Andrew would be good to see Ford with a REAL 2 door not sure they would have the same response as the Monaro though,Holdens Coupes never looked as good as Fords. Next to XW & XYs the XA GT Coupe is the most sought after cause they look so tough. A resent buyer paid $200.00 for an XA GT RPO Coupe here in the West.For those that don’t know what an RPO is in XA GTs it was basically those made in 1973 with the left overs of Phase 4 parts thrown at them. All XA,XB & XC used the same shells that was 7 years of use.
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September 6th, 2007 at 5:44 pm
yeah missile i agree it is a bad sad history wise that it wont be a 2 door but if it were run like the monaro people would get over the novelty thing and sales would eventually slide and embarassingly like the monaro they would have to kill it with no hope of retaining any sort of resale for owners
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September 6th, 2007 at 8:00 pm
There is still some hope for a Ford Coupe.
If the rumours that Ford Oz are likely to develop perhaps even build the next-gen Mustang in 2010 are true.. then a 2-door falcon could become a reality. Because even though the majority of stangs will be sent overseas any excess could be sold here. All Ford would have to do is mould on a Falcon front end.
Then for that unique touch Hilliers could add doors similar to the Raptor ute and Herrod enhance the Engine
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September 6th, 2007 at 9:16 pm
wheelnut,
ah the raptor!!!
how cool would that be if we actually had something like that go into production
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September 6th, 2007 at 9:40 pm
OK anyone heard the on the grape vine that the next Phase 5 will be a V10?
There is a mule car already in Aus with one in it from GOOD authority ? Due out in 2010 !!!!!!!
Will this link be the engine? MMMMMM
http://www.motortrend.com/road.....tions.html
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September 6th, 2007 at 9:55 pm
Wow thats even more interesting,next gen Stang here with our touches would work. V10 ,why not ? Sounds good to me .Holden will still be running a 15 litre V8 probably by then! LOL Sorry couldnt resist!
Andrew you watch EBAY ?
Hubby looking at restoring our XA GT to original if you have seen it he has a LONG way to go,any way has started buying bits for him off EBAY , looked at a standard bore block sold over the weekend for $2000.00 for a XA GT Coupe ,wow! How about a pair of spot lights new old stock for $3000.00 or perhaps a side mirror for sale for $700.00 ! Gees I think the XA may stay modified a little longer. I will send some pics to you coming to a Ford Mag soon to Alborz,hope he sends them on for you. Anyone have a block sitting under the house with JG66 stamped on it ?
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September 8th, 2007 at 4:35 pm
Photo shopped Orion Coupe
http://www.fordaustraliaforums.....1185443099
http://www.fordaustraliaforums.....1185513254
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September 11th, 2007 at 3:12 pm
Anyone heard of the new Craig Lowndes Ute coming out Oct Nov this year. They did a similar thing with a Russell Ingall and Marcus Ambros XR8 a while ago.
Here is what Car Point had to say.
“Ford is about announce a special Craig Lowndes limited edition XR ute for production during October and November this year, based on its current BF Mk II range.
With special badging “XR by Craig Lowndes”, just 353 XR6, 100 XR6 Turbo and 197 XR8 examples will be built for a total of 650.
After buyers have shown indifference to Ford’s latest special editions of the XR sedans which don’t carry any special identification or unique exterior features, dealers are hopeful that these special XR utes will help revive stagnant sales by leveraging Ford’s V8 Supercar involvement with Craig Lowndes.
Holden’s new VE ute has upped the ante in this segment by addressing most advantages previously enjoyed by its Falcon rival. Ford’s new limited edition will be timed to hit showrooms about the same time as stocks of the new VE ute start to make an impression.
The Craig Lowndes limited edition will be available only in Conquer (blue), Silhouette (black), Vixen (red), Lightning Strike (silver) and Octane (orange).
Special Momo steering wheels with coloured sections and matching thread colours in the cabin trim will be tied to each exterior colour: blue to match the blue exterior, red for the red and black cars while grey is specified for the orange and silver examples.
These Craig Lowndes utes will deliver almost $5000 worth of extra features at no extra cost. They include 18-inch sports alloy wheels, one piece hard tonneau cover with power bulge and rear spoiler or three piece hard tonneau cover with sports bar and spoiler, Momo steering wheel, Prestige sound with six-disc in-dash CD stacker, MP3 input and “XR6/6 Turbo/8 by Craig Lowndes” decals ahead of the rear wheel arches.
Ford has undertaken to support these special models with extra marketing throughout Bathurst and other V8 Supercar events.
Ford dealers are taking advance orders for this special model now.”
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September 11th, 2007 at 6:14 pm
Yep Andrew only that in the Ford range,but did you see what I posted earlier on Lownde’s new Ute ? See above this post.Did you get the rest of the pics I sent you on the XA?
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September 11th, 2007 at 6:39 pm
missile,
yep i got pics. i dont know what else to say its a pretty schmick ride. not only for the grunt im sure it posesses but the condition it is in is pretty wow.
where did you find out about the limited edition utes?
i am thinking of upgrading soon and i looked at the ripcurl edition but it didnt impress me enough to go “wow thats cool”. i mean they gave you rip curl seat covers and a decal. thats about it.
i dont know whether to wait and see what the orion brings or even the lowndes ute sounds interesting. i wonder what resale on a limited edition ute is like? i dont know if there has ever been a limited edition ute do you?
falcon utes all the way i reckon!!!!!
oh yeah id assume you would get leather in the edition ute too?????
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September 11th, 2007 at 7:14 pm
I don’t mind the colour of that Rip Curl Ute ,your right though its not blokey enough. Yep not sure if they have bought out a limited Ed Ute either apart from the Cobra one coming next month. Maybe you should do some sussing out on that ? The Lowdnes Ute would depend on the colours so see if you can get some more info on that as well. The Orion Ute will be a while off though won’t it? How long did the BA Ute take to come out after the sedans? Did you hear that Holden maybe canning their wagon? We had something here in our newspaper on the weekend. The new VE Ute will have the same wheel base as the sedans not like now from the wagon and with more people using mid range 4WDs there is no point in developing a wagon ,mmm interesting . You have a fetish for leather Andrew ………in a UTE ? LOL See my next post for the link to the Lowndes Ute.
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September 12th, 2007 at 12:37 pm
Try again
http://www.carpoint.com.au/car-review/2798546.aspx
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September 12th, 2007 at 6:15 pm
ah so is there still going to be a cobra ute or are people getting it confused with the said lowndes limited ute?
yeah speculation is ripe on the commy wagon and holden arent admitting it yet.
actually the BA ute did come at the same time as the rest of the BA range. it was the AU ute that was delayed due to its totally redesigned layout it came in ‘99 (about 6 months after the Au range was released). so im figuring that since the basic layout seems to be carried over that it should arrive as part of the entire range.
nah leather in a ute is only a bonus really. i mean id probably still put seat covers on them. i was just figuring leather because the magnet editions had it.
yeah that rip curl ute on the ad showed it with a hard lid, but guess what, you dont get it with it.
all it had was seat covers and a decal really. ah but when its for pretty much nothing i suppose any one would take it no matter how poxy the extras may be.
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September 12th, 2007 at 6:17 pm
oh yeah and did you notice that the lowndes car in the photo in the link was from the last round last year when , well, you know what happened
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September 12th, 2007 at 6:20 pm
Nope there will be both. A guy on the Ford Forum last night said he had made enquiries on the Lowndes one.The salesman said it was to replace the Rip Curl model.
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September 12th, 2007 at 6:28 pm
Yep saw it ,another weekend of racing to look foreward to! Nothing still from Russell on moving yet, he has a contract with Ford till 2008 so cant go to Holden just yet if the rumours are true.
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September 12th, 2007 at 7:36 pm
yeah the russel situation will be interesting. he has gone a bit quiet lately and we all know he doesnt like just sitting around.
i had that richo move sussed (at the start of the year) a long time before it was announced. my money is he will stay with them (SBR) next year.
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September 12th, 2007 at 8:34 pm
Mine too,you think hes still getting that 7 figure sum still from the Stones he had been getting though? Dont forget to watch the Chasers tonight will be a hoot!9.00 on ABC,sure your a watcher anyway.
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September 13th, 2007 at 5:19 pm
seven figure sum?? that wasnt per year it was for the contract of 5 years (i think it was 5 years)
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September 13th, 2007 at 5:58 pm
You sure,cause when he got the contract all the other drivers were giving him heaps for how how much he was on? He spent mega bucks on a new house on the water a boat and a $400.000 Winnebago at the time he signed again with them.I thought Lowndes was on around $800.00 -$900.000 a year $200.000 seems too low a year considering what the footy players get and theres more off them. If your right $200.000 is way too low for a pro driver! No wonder Ambrose left!
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September 13th, 2007 at 8:29 pm
missile,
no im not sure of the actual money he is on i just find it hard to believe he is on $1m ++ a year. and even more than lowndes especially since lowndes does a lot more PR work.
where would you find it out i know its publicly available the amount those guys get
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September 13th, 2007 at 9:01 pm
I understand what your saying but I think at the time Rus signed again it was when Stone Bros where at the top of the pile,Ambros was winning and Russell was never behind far.Craig was still struggling at FPR {early days for them} I would expect these days its a whole different kettle of fish when they sign again.
I will take a look around and post a link if I can find one below.
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September 13th, 2007 at 9:04 pm
Not from Russells or Craigs sites but maybe an insite,these guys list it too $800.00 depending on the driver.
http://www.pcrnet.com.au/faqs.html
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September 13th, 2007 at 9:04 pm
gee i would drive one of those cars for 200,000.
but you would have to really convince me (not)
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September 13th, 2007 at 9:07 pm
Oh did you hear Glen Seatons driving with Skaiffe this weekend? What is he thinking? As much as I would love to see Glen win Bathurst not sure I want to see him in Skaffies car,if Skaffie can make it around the first corner without cooking the clutch again.hahaha
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September 13th, 2007 at 9:08 pm
HAHA ,I would be happy just warming it up!
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September 13th, 2007 at 9:23 pm
Andrew you still there ? Look what I just found on Ford Forums.
Big news here.Skaife out of Sandown 500!!!!
13/9/07
HOLDEN Racing Team’s Mark Skaife was rushed to hospital this morning with appendicitis and is unlikely to participate in this weekend’s Just Car Insurance Sandown 500.
Skaife’s wife Toni said this afternoon; “There’s only a remote chance that Mark would be okay to drive. He suffered stomach pains last night then went to a doctor this morning where scans revealed his appendix should be removed.
“The operation finished up being a normal procedure, but Mark was really disappointed that such a thing should happen at this time of year,” she said.
Meanwhile, Team Manager Robbie Starr was on the hunt for a replacement driver.
“If Mark is out, we will pair up Todd Kelly and Nathan Pretty in Todd’s #22 Commodore and we believe ex-HRT Bathurst winner Tony Longhurst will share with Glenn Seton in Mark’s #2,” said Starr.
“We hope to fly him down to Melbourne from the Gold Coast tonight in time for practice tomorrow.”
Longhurst ? MMM now there sure to win! hahaha
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September 14th, 2007 at 9:03 pm
missile,
i woke up to my alarm with that story coming out of the speaker!!! needless to say i woke up well and with a spring in my step he he he
yeah seto signed a while ago as he and skaife are mates from way back (nissan days) but its still a bit weird though.
i remember the interview when skaife poached him, and he was crapping on about getting him from the dark side
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September 14th, 2007 at 9:04 pm
oh yeah and what about the mclaren news a fine of 119mill!!!
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September 14th, 2007 at 9:24 pm
HAHA ,Poor old Skaffie ,wonder if he will be well enough for Bathurst? Must be that Karma coming back to get him for cheating with driver swaps ha!
Ferrari must be p…sed at them. I don’t care if Mclaren are debt free surely a fine like that even if they do turn over roughly $538 million that’s a lot of money to spend on development in the future for them if they still had it.And they lost their point for the manufactures Championship. No one like a cheat!
On a happy note Russell was second behind Brighty today in practice. Poor Russ never qualifies well on the day though go the Fords!!!!!! HAHAHA something I just noticed when I spell checked this then,Skaffie comes up as Sadie! Maybe its correct ,na he makes the mess doesn’t clean it up!
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September 14th, 2007 at 9:56 pm
oh thats what i havent done yet…..check practice times
you say brighty hey?? well thats not bad for a nothing team, i like those fairy tale stories
yeah russell the self confessed poor qualifier. you remember a few years ago he really worked on his starts and always rocketed off the line. he reckoned he burnt many of clutches trying to perfect it
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September 15th, 2007 at 6:24 pm
hey missile did you see your man bugger up his lap on a flyer? oh well at least there will be 2 other fords fighting on the front row
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September 15th, 2007 at 7:34 pm
yep just finished watching it over here. 10th bet he’s dirty on himself too. Thought he was going ok till then,not that I thought P1 but 4th even would have been good. Needs to do some ENFORCING tomorrow. Tander had a grizzle ha. Go Ford Sunday .
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September 16th, 2007 at 9:48 am
yeah tander certainly learnt to whinge when he moved to Toll HSV. i didnt mind him when he was at GRM.
hey im hearing that colin macrae has died in a chopper crash!!!
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September 16th, 2007 at 11:55 am
Just turned on the telly and saw that about McRae since checked out 9msn and they haven’t confirmed it but 4 people have died on the chopper one being his 5 year old son as well. Its weird how people go through life doing dangerous jobs and stuff like every day things kill you. A sad time for his family if true.
What about Richard Hammond having another accident this week.I have just cut and posted this for you.
Race about to start where you are ,talk later.
” Hammond, 37, was shunted off the track during an endurance race at the Silverstone track near Northampton at the weekend.
“Richard wasn’t hurt at all, but the car was damaged,” a BBC spokesman said.
“It was taken back to the pits and repaired before Richard carried on with the race.”
Hammond was taking part in a 24-hour race called Britcar 24 Hour with co-presenters Jeremy Clarkson and James May and the show’s anonymous professional racing driver, The Stig.”
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September 16th, 2007 at 12:57 pm
yeah weird that the same with possum bourne. he raced within inches of his life (like they all do) but it was a road car that he simply got killed in
Formula fords at the moment so i thought id check up here quickly
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September 16th, 2007 at 1:10 pm
F/Fords are pretty yawn……. to watch . Dont mind the VWs {Porsches}but the drivers dont biff and barge in them maybe something to do with they own them a lot of the time a VW is pretty expensive to fix.
So is it going to rain?,lets hope! the Ford drivers and their cars seem to be better than the red army when it wet.
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September 16th, 2007 at 4:55 pm
Still going here Russell just got in the car,Kelly out and to the loo…….poor guy I do feel for him though . His hand bag brother wouldn’t have turned up at all if it was him. “MUM IM SICK CAN YOU RING WORK AND TELL EM I AM TOO SICK TO DRIVE” LOL
On another note bought the latest Motor yesterday and have just started reading it ,there is a computer generated pic of the Orion Ho {Your next car for that freshly swept garage} they are saying 350 kws around 100 units about 2010 and over $100.000 ,you think its too early to put a deposit down?
Adds finished got to go ,back soon……..
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September 16th, 2007 at 9:19 pm
not bad result today hey? awesome
thats exactlly who i tipped on the supercar website i thought it was easily the best car driver combo.
cant wait to see pics or details of HO. it has to be in like 2 colours max aswell so it is easily distinguished
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September 17th, 2007 at 1:29 pm
Racing was good yesterday,a tad boring in some sections.Way to many adds I clocked 10 mins of racing and 3 1/2 mins of adds at one stage. God I hope Bathurst coverage will be better! Your right about the best driver combo it seems almost everyone except 888 had a rooky or a retired driver as co driver.I thought the new tech drawings were good for a while but got in the way of the coverage after a while. Makes you wonder why they need a clutch though it seems they flat change most of the time,I have to laugh at foot cam though how they have one foot on the brake and the accelerator at the same time,not sure if you have ever driven a carbureted car that wont idle at the traffic light you do the same thing, toes on the brake and heel on the acc pedal to stop it stalling,hahaha ah the good old days
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September 17th, 2007 at 3:14 pm
Hey Matt did you read the article in the latest Motor too? It also mentions the release of the Cobra at Bathurst in 3 weeks time .I guess Ford aren’t going to release anything else till then.
Funny how they have approached this project as when they did the 40th anniversary special they said they need orders first before they would look at making one ,this time there releasing the Cobra without advertising the fact its coming, apart from the leaks were getting we wouldn’t have known it was coming ?
You have anything new to report on it ?
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September 17th, 2007 at 7:48 pm
Thanks for the reply via email Matt.
Take Care too!
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September 18th, 2007 at 7:54 pm
Hey Andrew what you think about Courtney being on Dancing With The Stars ? I want to take a look at him but I just cant bring myself to watch that dribble!!!
What was he thinking?
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September 18th, 2007 at 8:54 pm
302kw yet to come out? That should of came out with BFII GT
Why not at least 310? the orion is expected to be 320
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September 18th, 2007 at 9:32 pm
Hey ME!!!! I would think it has more than 302 kws anyway. I think the 302 is in reference to the XC Cobra that did come out ,4.9 litre then .Maybe not a Bathurst model that was 351 or 5.8 litre.
I would think the 320 kws they would want up their sleeve for advertising on the Orion only.
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September 19th, 2007 at 9:22 pm
well i reckon courtney would go a hell of a lot better than RK he he he he would just knock his partner over so he looks better he he he.
ah they want courtney on so people like me and you cant help ourselves but have a sneek peek at how he is doing.
its clever marketing god damn it!!!!! we are screwed!!!! he he he
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September 19th, 2007 at 9:39 pm
RK knocking over his partner hahaha ….I cant stop laughing………just picturing it.
Your right I too will have to take a peak ! Shhh lets not admit it though
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September 20th, 2007 at 8:17 pm
admit what? i know nosing!!
yeah but i dont care how good he is I WONT VOTE. i can understand people might watch these shows but i cant believe people actually vote
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September 20th, 2007 at 8:17 pm
hey wasnt courtney gonna be on deal or no deal too?
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September 20th, 2007 at 8:29 pm
Deal Or No Deal? I must be watching the Brady Bunch when thats on…..hahaha
I hate with a passion those vote em out now programs….
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September 20th, 2007 at 9:10 pm
Hey Andrew you gone again ,ordering the personal number plates for the Cobra now have thought of the FPVHO too may as well only costs $300 a set.
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September 20th, 2007 at 9:17 pm
hey thats a nice investment get in early. nice one!!!
how about “PH 005″
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September 20th, 2007 at 9:31 pm
Yep will try that one too!
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September 23rd, 2007 at 7:04 pm
sorry missile havent had much time lately to reply to emails etc.
i was ripping out the bath room this weekend so i can give it a total make over yee haa. not a half done just replace the vanity and repaint the ceiling thing but a total gutting. yep all tiles, wall sheetings even a wall i decided should go.
hey im even giving myself a day off tomorrow to carry on a bit more and sort out the tiles etc.
god its great to be self employed!!
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September 28th, 2007 at 9:47 pm
hey missile isnt this meant to be released next weekend?
giddy up!!!
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September 28th, 2007 at 9:59 pm
Yep………..really strange still nothing the dealer will release on it,except a phone call to say last week {keeping in touch}that they will give us an update as as soon as they have the info! I read tonight a guy in Hobart has put down a deposit on a Phase 5. 2010 due out he’s keen !
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October 1st, 2007 at 7:08 pm
Matt going to ring the dealer tomorrow for an update on the COBRA ,cant belive still nothing !Keep you posted! If 40th Gt is still watching this thread ,have you been told anything for this weekend ?
Oh and Andrew ,Russ sent me an update today ,he and Shelley Craft from the Great Outdoors are traving together from the Gold Coast to Bathurst in his Motor Home ,well I think its his cause he has a real beauty !
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October 3rd, 2007 at 2:27 pm
There is now an update on this FPV Cobra!
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October 30th, 2007 at 11:21 pm
I don’t understand why they could not import 400 of the mustang bodies and reuse and re badge as the cobra.
cheaper than building a plant for it and also would cut down the price and still have continued on with the traditional hardtop muscle coupe.
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October 31st, 2007 at 5:56 pm
Mathew.. who thinks people who buy these cars hae big ego’s and destroy the planet by having big cars. what car do you drive mat? do you have any passion in your body? soem people live4 their cars.. its called pride m8..
I am so glad that Ford have done this.. My dad owns a XC Cobra.. beautiful car.. It would have been 30 years since the first cobra was released.. sure its no GTHO, but at least theres something out there now thats better than your standard GT-P
Long Live The Cobra
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November 8th, 2007 at 12:09 pm
My next door neighbour owns a bf mark II ford falcon g-tp but on the bonnet reads boss 302. I know its not the new cobra but what engine does it really have? Is it 290kw or 302 kw likes it says.
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November 8th, 2007 at 12:12 pm
I saw for the first time this morning that my next door neighbor has a bf mark II falcon gt-p but it is marked with a boss 302 sticker on the bonnet. Is it really 302 kw or is it just a fake?
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November 8th, 2007 at 12:48 pm
Is it new? Cause the remainder of GTs made this year will be 302kws ,I am surprised that Ford put the 302 KW decal on it though. I thought they were keeping that just for the Cobras.
They don’t do GTP Cobras that I am aware of!
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November 19th, 2007 at 7:11 am
Never seen that Mathew idiot for a long time.
Mathew, You go on about following a Maloo on a “wonderful” country road Much faster in a straight line but corners and caught up very quickly.
At that time it sounded like it was a VZ, they wern’t good at corners. Notice you never said how you would go if that Maloo were an FPV, you would left behind every where, both straights and corners.
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November 20th, 2007 at 8:47 pm
Hey David and TARA ……ignore my silly husbands reply to why your car was late leaving Adelaide……….he told Cobra045 the same thing.It was being used in the Toll yard to pick up the lunches and as a Taxi…..check for those suction marks on the roof for Taxi sign……..hes joking!
Will be interested to see if you get any increase in horsepower down low once you put on another exhaust. We have been told nil! We need to put headers on it though its too quiet………
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November 20th, 2007 at 10:01 pm
I hate AFL, NRL, Cricket, V8supercar. Don’t comment back! it is heresay i tell ya, HERESAY!
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November 21st, 2007 at 3:40 pm
What a dip stick.
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November 21st, 2007 at 3:57 pm
Was that really him though?
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November 25th, 2007 at 9:36 pm
BM… it’s all good we had a laugh.I had the guys at MVR up here (Motor registry) want me to leave it with them so they could test drive it before they would register it.LOL T
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November 25th, 2007 at 10:56 pm
I picked up my cobra yesterday!!! at last!!!
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November 25th, 2007 at 10:58 pm
for the record.. there will not be any normal BF GT’s with 302 Boss motors
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November 25th, 2007 at 10:59 pm
the last 400 GT’s are Cobras to clear the shells to make way for new model. Any non Cobra GT’s are old stock and have 290 motors.. its just a myth if you hear otherwise..
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November 26th, 2007 at 7:33 am
Hey Tara……….yeah right ! Cause you would I don’t understand why brand new cars have to be put over the pits anyway,what a waste of time!
Cobra 045 I thought you were picking it up Today……..couldn’t wait ! Thought you may of had another weekend of distressing somewhere south in the new Prado!
Who told you it was a myth regarding the boss 302s?
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November 26th, 2007 at 7:51 am
I have just had it confirmed all new BF GTs do have the 302 kw engine,sorry not a myth .
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November 26th, 2007 at 8:17 am
i have just seen a GT with the 302 in it. it was breeze in colour…. so its def not a myth
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November 26th, 2007 at 8:21 am
What colour is breeze? I don’t think many will have them though,depending on how much longer we have to wait for the Orion……..you still hearing May next year?
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November 26th, 2007 at 8:55 am
apparently there is very little engine stock left at FPV and one there gone they will cease BF FPV production….
one reason why i think we will get a power increase in orion… why else would they run out engines?
Breeze is that light metallic teal colour… looks amazing!
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November 26th, 2007 at 8:55 am
At earliest may is what i was told, ford dealer wont even take my deposit for it yet!!
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November 26th, 2007 at 11:35 am
I know the colour similar to my car but mines a little more blue!
Our dealer wont take deposits for the Ho yet….not sure on the GTs though?
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November 30th, 2007 at 5:55 pm
This was reported on the Ford Forums today
“New Cobra written off in Queensland.
Somewhere on the Gympie Highway about an hour and a half ago, F350 up the bum and a truck in front.
Anyone heard about it?”
1 down 399 to go! Poor bloke! If true I wonder what number it was!Look out for a re- body,someone did the same with the 40th Anniversary when it was written off sold at action for $30,000 I think ……..not really sure though! Was getting re bodied,body works bought it I think!
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November 30th, 2007 at 7:45 pm
Here is the blog read the first few posts………I am sure it will be him! Memory like an elephant………..me to AndrewM!
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November 30th, 2007 at 8:00 pm
THE OTHER MATTHEW
www.cardvice.com.au/3832/new-f.....ment-20018
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November 30th, 2007 at 8:04 pm
The link doen’t work, you know the post. The one with the leaked images of the Orion FPV.
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November 30th, 2007 at 8:51 pm
So same Matthew?
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November 30th, 2007 at 9:10 pm
Hmm, The Matthew on here hates all V8, but the Matthew on the leaked images of the Orion FPV page has a grudge against Fords. Any way they have the same dum behavour.
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December 9th, 2007 at 1:34 pm
Hey Cobra045 …….you piked out last night!! Where were you!
David and Tara check to see if you have a MP3 adapter? Meant to be under the tissue box! Cobra045 says he has one……we don’t though! Maybe when they were replacing stripes they installed some cause we didn’t get mats! Apparently the R SPEC Phoons got them!
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January 3rd, 2008 at 7:41 am
guys i want to supercharge my XR8 ute for the hell of it who is the man, i live in melbournes west cheers
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January 3rd, 2008 at 8:03 am
Hey Boss,
You could try www.dreamscience.eu/australila or www.fordmods.com They’re a couple of forums who’ll put you in touch with the right people.
Alternately give the guys at Castlemaine Rod Shop a call. They make a few kits (CRS Superchargers) for Holden & Ford themselves and I’m sure could steer you in the right direction.
Cheers Matt.
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January 10th, 2008 at 7:37 am
Ralph…
The pen is really mightier than the sword, as you have proven here….
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March 31st, 2008 at 3:45 pm
Have picked up my new Cobra a bit over a week ago, and for all the disbelievers, it drives a whole heap better than any of the BA/BF GT’s I have driven in the past. At 400km on the odometer the engine is livening up quite nicely, and the R-Spec suspension handles just great. Cost was the quoted RRP + on-roads, and I ordered it in July 07. Thanks go to Dave at Centre Ford for looking after me.
I have to feel sorry for the people who paid dealer-inflated prices of $82K and $93K that I have heard about…
For the record, all 8 pot FPV’s built after Sept 07 on have the 302kW Boss motor, so the bonnet decals are correct. And I believe that McInerney’s in Morley have an Auto for sale if anyone is keen.
For all Perth enthusiasts www.fpvtickfordclubwa.com.au
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