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XD197
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Some of the esp falcons were fitted with turbo kits by mike vine i think in the eightys. I think a turbo six or a v8 but no na six. Gotta have some awesome seats and a two tone paintjob, how could it b a real esp if its not a standout by the way xzlr8 has almost hit the nail on the head. :eclipsee_
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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stupid idea if you ask me.... They should have left the ESP alone and not distroy a bit of ford history with a poxy sales pitch.
The 2 tone paint scheme just doesnt work on late model cars, it just looks to "made in china" for my liking. |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: South East Melbourne
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The way I see it, the modern ESP is the Force 6/8. Ignoring the XD ESP, they were all Fairmont Ghias. As nice as it is, making an ESP true to the XE ESP would just be a Force with two tone paint and gold wheels. That's the whole point, it's meant to be in your face.
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Fordless
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney
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Very lame use of the name & for badge lovers the real ESPs were never badged as such anyway.
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney
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I'm confused - buyers will definatly be confused - ESP stands for Electronic Stability Program nowadays...Introducing the Ford Falcon ESP with DSC...huh!
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: melbourne
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ok well i took some of your requests and put em into action heaps of different variations and i dont mind the red grill if it was done to a better quality, and i think maybe a bbs or enkei multispoke wheel would look better keep that original concept but a bit more updated then the original gold multispokes (so if anyone has some of those wheels on cars lemme know and ill stick em on). Any feedback lemme know!
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Weezland
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Sydney,workshop mod
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I hope Im not being a pain,but how about trying the alloy wheels with an alloy grill,and that air scoop under the number plate in alloy.
I think it is better gold with gold,or alloy with alloy.. |
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Unfortunatly the black 2 tone doesnt work.... its too "80's"..
It looks like its just driven through a mud pond... :Reverend:
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: melbourne
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LoL i`ll try 1 stuff doin em all again...my neck hurtz Lmao
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: South East Melbourne
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Nup, gotta be gold. Gold grill was great. Colour code the mirrors and door handles, bring the black to the top of the side mouldings and make it a solid like, not broken up by the mouldings. Needs a buldge :P
Then show us a sliver/charcoal version. |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Central Queensland Coast
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Apologies to you XzLr8 for pinching your work, but this is what I had in mind..
I think some driving lights incorporated into the spoiler area would look good if done right. Ed ![]() |
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edit: with that chop, the door handles are not happening, its a nice touch having them black but colour code them too IMO.
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XY Driv3r
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Melbourne
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XZLR8 that looks awesome!!! That would be the modern version.... however i dont think Ford would be too thrilled with the idea of two tone :(
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: melbourne
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they did it with the old esp's dun see how itd hurt with the new esp's if they go into production but this is just playin round in a thread aint nuffin serious bout dis.
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Join Date: Feb 2005
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Should really have the ESP badge on it if they're going to bother..
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Peter Car
Join Date: Dec 2004
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If ESP isn't fitted to the Fairmont Ghia with the stuff the XD/XE's had like sports seats, better shocks etc its just a cheap rip off of the name. ![]() |
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With BF Mk II XR6T standard 18's are a must as VE SS has them (SS replaces old SV8) With BF Mk II XR8 standard 19's are a must as well as standard leather VE SS V has them as well as standard leather. Ford need all the above plus what's mentioned in the the post I replied to compete on features & lets see the price remain the same & that would be very competitive.
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Life's a Gas
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Sydney
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I'm really not sure about this rush to 18s & 19s on stock cars. What's the ride like, not to mention replacement costs.
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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The resurrection of the ESP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.................can't wait to see how FORD muck...........sorry...........stuff...........sor ry.........trip this one up.
The ESP was basically a watered down GT for the pollution strict 80's. What the hell is it going to represent in FORD's current lineup...........I'm confused, and I want it to happen................Imagine what the average punter is going to think ?????????????? Let sleeping legends lie I reckon............ ![]()
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Ute Forum Moderator
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Have Ford said they will use the ESP name or is this just Joe Kenwright dreaming again? They would be mad to use the ESP name given that they use the DSC term for stability control... It would be perfect to beef up an SR model, or the Futura if they want to keep the SR as a periodic value pack.
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Join Date: Dec 2004
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They wont badge it as an ESP, bascially its a special pack. the SE utes and Magnets are called SVP i think in the factory.
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Peter Car
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Regular Member
Join Date: Oct 2005
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I believe there are some cars you drive for comfort, quietness and smoothness (my wife's IS200) and others you drive to 'drive' (my AUXR8 5 speed with 17s). Why on earth manufacturers would want to waste money on a base model and put wheels that require lower profile tyres beats me. Surely in such a competitive market something would have to give in regards to options elsewhere on the car....such as air conditioning as standard.?? ***** |
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