My fun in a BF Typhoon. :-)

[Ext User(Dan---)]

Had a drive of a new F6!

Very nice
I thought yeah ok a large Falcon with a bumped up blown 6 from FPV at the
eye of 270 kw and 550nm of torque.
The car in detail goes.
BF F6 Tyhy shockwave colour 6 speed auto with brembo brake package.

This thing is a rocket I notice no turbo lag probably a big thanks to its
automatic transmission.
Its one hell of a torque monster it just gets better and better when I
pushed the go pedal.
The handling is very good it soaks up the rough road surfaces but without
feeling like a boat. And I felt like it can go around

corners without making a too much of a mess. Well put it this way I felt
confident throwing it around the bends at a good speed.

This car is a pussycat to drive around town in with its tons of low down
torque and the gearbox was smooth and well behaved and

when I opened it up it was like an animal that needs to go to anger
management class.
Inside its a typical Falcon/fairmont with electronic climate controls and
with the extra gauges (oil pressure and turbo boost)

which looks very aftermarketish and other FPV trimmings . With the t/c
turned off it was not hard to get the rear end smoking no

complaints about the build quality really because I was too swept up in
driving the thing than to nit pick. The brakes were

great had no problems stopping this car at all a few bruises to the chest
from the seat belt but thats nothing.:-)

So in closing its a Falcon that its fast and handles great and has good
grip.
Has a good list of standard equipment the engine and gearbox is very good.
It looks great but that starter button is a wank.
Its comfortable and easy to drive around town.
It makes the V8 Falcons and some Holdens feel tame.
I cannot help but to like this car and I really think it has more than 270
kw at the engine I think they have understated it so

it won't show up the V8's.
But the exhaust note is good but nothing outstanding like a V8 its got a
throaty sound and when the turbo kicks in it sounds

nice but lack of the aural V8 sound thats what its really missing.
By saying this at the risk I would be thrown out from the knuckle draggers
club in a flash! But I am very tempted to get one in

the near future its just an excellent package. but I will stick to what I
have now


For now. :-)

8/10 for this thing.


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Dan

[Ext User(Rod)]

In article <124tn2en58ku891@corp.supernews.com>, nospam@nospam.com
says...

> Had a drive of a new F6!

It's also on my shortlist of cars I'll look at next. Typhoon and XR5
from Ford.

Small $$'s for big gains and stronger internals than the XR6T's. I'd
probably pussy out and opt for the 6spd auto, had a manual for the last
6 years, drove an auto recently in Melb and it was just so lazy :). I'm
putting off taking one for a test drive now though, I'm just too
compulsive and probably find it hard driving away if I love the ride!

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Cheers,
Rod.

[Ext User(atec77)]

Rod wrote:
> In article <124tn2en58ku891@corp.supernews.com>, nospam@nospam.com
> says...
>
>> Had a drive of a new F6!
>
> It's also on my shortlist of cars I'll look at next. Typhoon and XR5
> from Ford.
>
> Small $$'s for big gains and stronger internals than the XR6T's. I'd
> probably pussy out and opt for the 6spd auto, had a manual for the last
> 6 years, drove an auto recently in Melb and it was just so lazy :). I'm
> putting off taking one for a test drive now though, I'm just too
> compulsive and probably find it hard driving away if I love the ride!
>
If you have a chance even if not buying try a Boss 260 auto ute...

[Ext User(tlai909@visto.com)]

Dan,

If you can wangle it, drive the standard XR6T and see if you can spot
where the money went.

I would imagine that you'll find the XR6T is 90% of the sizzle at well
under 75% of the price.

[Ext User(Dan---)]

<tlai909@visto.com> wrote in message
news:1146024038.348473.309160@e56g2000cwe.googlegr oups.com...
> Dan,
>
> If you can wangle it, drive the standard XR6T and see if you can spot
> where the money went.

I've driven the BA XR6 Turbo's but the F6 handled, steered and stopped
better.
Also went harder.

>
> I would imagine that you'll find the XR6T is 90% of the sizzle at well
> under 75% of the price.

Yeah sizzled is the word but boom is what the F6 was.
:-p

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[Ext User(mf1@project1221.com中华人民共和国)]

Can u get them with factory-fitted dual-fuel LPG system and a bench
seat yet?

NO?

Then no-sale, [Besides its Holdens turn next, waiting for the VE Ute]

[Ext User(Dan---)]

"mf1@project1221.com???????<????? ???????? ????????? ???????PT-141& P2
Member" <auscars@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1146025369.725311.46110@i40g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> Can u get them with factory-fitted dual-fuel LPG system and a bench
> seat yet?
>
> NO?
>
> Then no-sale, [Besides its Holdens turn next, waiting for the VE Ute]

Don't count on it having a bench seat.

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Dan

[Ext User(a9x5l)]

On Tue, 25 Apr 2006 21:22:49 -0700, mf1 wrote:

> Can u get them with factory-fitted dual-fuel LPG system and a bench
> seat yet?
>
> NO?
>
> Then no-sale, [Besides its Holdens turn next, waiting for the VE Ute]

Are you insane? Dual fuel on a top of the line performance sedan?!?
Dedicated gas or petrol only for me thanks. You'd have to be the only
fool in Australia that would ask for a bench seat option in this
particular car. You are crazy! ;-)

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[Ext User(FuTAnT)]

"mf1@project1221.com???????<????? ???????? ????????? ???????PT-141& P2
Member" <auscars@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1146025369.725311.46110@i40g2000cwc.googlegro ups.com...
> Can u get them with factory-fitted dual-fuel LPG system and a bench
> seat yet?
>
> NO?
>
> Then no-sale, [Besides its Holdens turn next, waiting for the VE Ute]
>

Hehe, nice idea, but I doubt a sports ute is going to have a bench seat!

[Ext User(Ron)]

"Dan---" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in
news:124tn2en58ku891@corp.supernews.com:

> By saying this at the risk I would be thrown out from the knuckle
> draggers club in a flash! But I am very tempted to get one in
>
> the near future its just an excellent package. but I will stick to
> what I have now
>
>
> For now. :-)
>
> 8/10 for this thing.
>

Careful!

You'll be stoned by the Holden pit crew :-)

Ron
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[Ext User(Dan---)]

"Ron" <X101@newsguy.com> wrote in message
news:Xns97B1A04FBA25mcgricenewsguycom@129.250.170. 82...

> Careful!
>
> You'll be stoned by the Holden pit crew :-)
>

Nah its cool as long as I am not one eyed like Mitsu or Honda fans.
:-)

--
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Dan

[Ext User(Rod)]

In article <444eecd3@dnews.tpgi.com.au>, atec77***@hotmail.com says...

> Rod wrote:
> > In article <124tn2en58ku891@corp.supernews.com>, nospam@nospam.com
> > says...
> >
> >> Had a drive of a new F6!
> >
> > It's also on my shortlist of cars I'll look at next. Typhoon and XR5
> > from Ford.
> >
> > Small $$'s for big gains and stronger internals than the XR6T's. I'd
> > probably pussy out and opt for the 6spd auto, had a manual for the last
> > 6 years, drove an auto recently in Melb and it was just so lazy :). I'm
> > putting off taking one for a test drive now though, I'm just too
> > compulsive and probably find it hard driving away if I love the ride!
> >
> If you have a chance even if not buying try a Boss 260 auto ute...

Already have a Boss 260 sedan. I tend to get bored with the car after
awhile and the Ute wouldn't be different enough. The Typhoon may even
fall into that category.

--
Cheers,
Rod.

[Ext User(athol)]

a9x5l <a9x5l@hotmail.com> wrote:
> On Tue, 25 Apr 2006 21:22:49 -0700, mf1 wrote:

[snip usualy hatz BS]

> Are you insane?

No, I think that he's just a garden variety moron.

> Dual fuel on a top of the line performance sedan?!?

Dual fuel on _any_ car...

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<http://cust.idl.com.au/athol> Linux Registered User # 254000
The state of infrastructure in New South Wales is a disgrace.
I'm a Libran Engineer. I don't argue, I discuss.

[Ext User(Ron)]

athol <me@privacy.net> wrote in news:1146034465.855109@idlweb:

> a9x5l <a9x5l@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> On Tue, 25 Apr 2006 21:22:49 -0700, mf1 wrote:
>
> [snip usualy hatz BS]
>
>> Are you insane?
>
> No, I think that he's just a garden variety moron.
>
>> Dual fuel on a top of the line performance sedan?!?
>
> Dual fuel on _any_ car...
>

Athol,

I cannot believe the fact that you think Hatz is a moron?
Gee wizz, next you'll tell me serialpest is a halfwitted idiot :-)

Ron
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[Ext User(mf1@project1221.com中华人民共和国)]

a9x5l wrote:
> On Tue, 25 Apr 2006 21:22:49 -0700, mf1 wrote:
>
> > Can u get them with factory-fitted dual-fuel LPG system and a bench
> > seat yet?
> >
> > NO?
> >
> > Then no-sale, [Besides its Holdens turn next, waiting for the VE Ute]
>
> Are you insane?

Yes, helps me get through the day.No meds. though!

>>>Dual fuel on a top of the line performance sedan?!?

Its a Ute anyway not a sedan, sure, why not LPG? LPG is just another
fuel, and 1/3rd the cost of that ULP poison

> Dedicated gas or petrol only for me thanks.

Why?look at the HUGE drop in a Falcon from LPG to LPG 190kW -v- 156kW
now THAT is foolish, you would have to be a fuckwit to want one of
those.

Together with reduced range
No back up system
Can run out of fuel
etc

You'd have to be the only
> fool in Australia that would ask for a bench seat option in this
> particular car. You are crazy! ;-)

McLaren F1 had a quasi benchseat...BRILLIANT!


>
> --
> a9x5l

[VYBerlinaV8]

Cool review - I bet the F6 is a real monster. I will be considering one of these to replace my V8 Holden when the time comes.

And I think the comments about LPG were tongue in cheek - you don't buy a car like this for economy...

[Ext User(athol)]

VYBerlinaV8 <VYBerlinaV8.26wnfp@no-mx.phorums.com.au> wrote:

> And I think the comments about LPG were tongue in cheek - you don't buy
> a car like this for economy...

What's LPG got to do with economy? It's a _performance_ fuel FFS.

Just because a lot of losers don't know how to set vehicles up properly
to run on it doesn't make the fuel rubbish.

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The state of infrastructure in New South Wales is a disgrace.
I'm a Libran Engineer. I don't argue, I discuss.

[Ext User(Kev)]

Dan--- wrote:

> Had a drive of a new F6!
>
> Very nice
> I thought yeah ok a large Falcon with a bumped up blown 6 from FPV at the
> eye of 270 kw and 550nm of torque.
> The car in detail goes.
> BF F6 Tyhy shockwave colour 6 speed auto with brembo brake package.
>
> This thing is a rocket I notice no turbo lag probably a big thanks to its
> automatic transmission.
> Its one hell of a torque monster it just gets better and better when I
> pushed the go pedal.
> The handling is very good it soaks up the rough road surfaces but without
> feeling like a boat. And I felt like it can go around
>
> corners without making a too much of a mess. Well put it this way I felt
> confident throwing it around the bends at a good speed.
>
> This car is a pussycat to drive around town in with its tons of low down
> torque and the gearbox was smooth and well behaved and
>
> when I opened it up it was like an animal that needs to go to anger
> management class.
> Inside its a typical Falcon/fairmont with electronic climate controls and
> with the extra gauges (oil pressure and turbo boost)
>
> which looks very aftermarketish and other FPV trimmings . With the t/c
> turned off it was not hard to get the rear end smoking no
>
> complaints about the build quality really because I was too swept up in
> driving the thing than to nit pick. The brakes were
>
> great had no problems stopping this car at all a few bruises to the chest
> from the seat belt but thats nothing.:-)
>
> So in closing its a Falcon that its fast and handles great and has good
> grip.
> Has a good list of standard equipment the engine and gearbox is very good.
> It looks great but that starter button is a wank.
> Its comfortable and easy to drive around town.
> It makes the V8 Falcons and some Holdens feel tame.
> I cannot help but to like this car and I really think it has more than 270
> kw at the engine I think they have understated it so
>
> it won't show up the V8's.
> But the exhaust note is good but nothing outstanding like a V8 its got a
> throaty sound and when the turbo kicks in it sounds
>
> nice but lack of the aural V8 sound thats what its really missing.
> By saying this at the risk I would be thrown out from the knuckle draggers
> club in a flash! But I am very tempted to get one in
>
> the near future its just an excellent package. but I will stick to what I
> have now
>
>
> For now. :-)
>
> 8/10 for this thing.
>
>


Rubbish
all new fords are nothin but shit
they fall apart, they make a noise and they don't win bathurst

only Holdens is good cars

Well someone had to do it
I was waiting for all the "Fords are Crap" posts
but narry a one


Kev

[Ext User(Fraser Johnston)]

"Kev" <kevcat@optunet.com.au> wrote in message
news:4450956a$0$7601$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.au ...
> Dan--- wrote:
>
>> Had a drive of a new F6!
>>
>> Very nice
>> I thought yeah ok a large Falcon with a bumped up blown 6 from FPV at the
>> eye of 270 kw and 550nm of torque.
>> The car in detail goes.
>> BF F6 Tyhy shockwave colour 6 speed auto with brembo brake package.
>>
>> This thing is a rocket I notice no turbo lag probably a big thanks to its
>> automatic transmission.
>> Its one hell of a torque monster it just gets better and better when I
>> pushed the go pedal.
>> The handling is very good it soaks up the rough road surfaces but without
>> feeling like a boat. And I felt like it can go around
>>
>> corners without making a too much of a mess. Well put it this way I felt
>> confident throwing it around the bends at a good speed.
>>
>> This car is a pussycat to drive around town in with its tons of low down
>> torque and the gearbox was smooth and well behaved and
>>
>> when I opened it up it was like an animal that needs to go to anger
>> management class.
>> Inside its a typical Falcon/fairmont with electronic climate controls and
>> with the extra gauges (oil pressure and turbo boost)
>>
>> which looks very aftermarketish and other FPV trimmings . With the t/c
>> turned off it was not hard to get the rear end smoking no
>>
>> complaints about the build quality really because I was too swept up in
>> driving the thing than to nit pick. The brakes were
>>
>> great had no problems stopping this car at all a few bruises to the chest
>> from the seat belt but thats nothing.:-)
>>
>> So in closing its a Falcon that its fast and handles great and has good
>> grip.
>> Has a good list of standard equipment the engine and gearbox is very
>> good.
>> It looks great but that starter button is a wank.
>> Its comfortable and easy to drive around town.
>> It makes the V8 Falcons and some Holdens feel tame.
>> I cannot help but to like this car and I really think it has more than
>> 270 kw at the engine I think they have understated it so
>>
>> it won't show up the V8's.
>> But the exhaust note is good but nothing outstanding like a V8 its got a
>> throaty sound and when the turbo kicks in it sounds
>>
>> nice but lack of the aural V8 sound thats what its really missing.
>> By saying this at the risk I would be thrown out from the knuckle
>> draggers club in a flash! But I am very tempted to get one in
>>
>> the near future its just an excellent package. but I will stick to what I
>> have now
>>
>>
>> For now. :-)
>>
>> 8/10 for this thing.
>>
>>
>
>
> Rubbish
> all new fords are nothin but shit
> they fall apart, they make a noise and they don't win bathurst
>
> only Holdens is good cars
>
> Well someone had to do it
> I was waiting for all the "Fords are Crap" posts
> but narry a one

There is a difference between Ford and Holden?

Fraser

[Ext User(sgam@hotmail.com)]

Yeah, same difference as Pepsi and Coke. Or Labour and Liberal...

Cheers,
Steve