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#1
01-02-2002, 04:14 AM
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the new AV falcon
The new falcon should kick the new 'dore into the sand
if you want some pics visit  http://av-falcon.tripod.com
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go to www.ford.com.au to see a real car. 
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#2
05-25-2002, 01:26 AM
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G'day everyone.
I'm new here. That http://av-falcon.tripod.com is one of mine sites and is currently offline. My current site is http://fordsperformancecars.tripod.com which also has info about the AV Falcon. Also, check out www.newfalcon.com.au.
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#3
05-25-2002, 06:10 AM
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Thanks for those Blue Oval links P Stewart and welcome to the forum
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#4
05-27-2002, 07:00 AM
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thanks for the welcome
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07-03-2002, 07:55 PM
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I have just been on the websites you guys mentioned and the AV Falcon looks pretty sweet. I am the proud owner of and AU2 XR8 and the only thing that i hate is the curve in the ass end on the Forte. It looks like we have finally sorted out the designing stage of production that let us down. GOOD WORK FORD!!!!!!!
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08-10-2002, 06:06 AM
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Well, i think Ford fixed the problems:
Heres a link: http://pub59.ezboard.com/ffordsperfo...tart=1&stop=30 to pics of the BA XR6 Turbo
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#7
08-10-2002, 11:14 PM
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XR...
Hmmmm....
A turbocharged intercooled DOHC inline six... or a SOHC V8... I wonder if the turbo has the VSS Variable Valve Timing... Or what gearbox they will have as the TREMEC 3650 in the Holden is about quick as a crowbar in a bucket of bolts. Ford's hyping up the Control Blade rear end... the dude de Vlught who is responsible for the chassis is from Ford Europe so it will be very interesting what his influence will be. After all Peter 'HandlingBerger' was responsible for the great RTS improvement in the Kingswood. Also the Focus and Mondeo are considered class benchmarks for handling and traction in Europe... One thing that I have noticed between the Euros and the Australians (and the Japanese for that matter) cars I have driven relates to two main attributes... a) High Speed Lane Change Stability Simulated high speed (120 kph+) double lane change - Generally, some ride quality has been sacrificed for roll stiffness and stability for the AU cars compared to the Euros (even more for the Japanese) on dry roads. Not a criticism as the AU Cars are expected to perform in far more varied conditions than the urban and autoroute based Euros. b) Steering Feel Turn-in on the Euros I have driven has been pin-sharp - possibly because they all been on 16 and 17 inch fronts - and either FWD or AWD. In contrast, both the Falc and the 'Dore are a little more hesitant - esp AU vs the EB 2/3 models. The ED on seem to lose turn-in possibly to help with wet weather stability with the RWD on variable road conditions.
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