Ford 'Behind the Scenes Tour' - Page 2

NX74205 · 06-12-2012, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by loftie

Yeah after driving the EcoBoost (and doing 0-100km/h testing as well) I was suitably impressed with the 4cyl Falcon. It even has an (albeit slight) turbo whistle - which I'm sure the tuners will exploit in the future.

We talked to the engineers and testers, who explained that they've done load-towing comparisons of the Eco vs I6 and there is NOTHING that the Eco can't do the same or better than the I6.

Not sure how to get the word out there - but the mentality that a 4cyl Falcon is a waste of time - is simply un-grounded and un-educated. If you're looking at a large sedan in the future - then go and test drive one.

I coudn't have put it better myself.

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Originally Posted by loftie

It LOOKED like this: NOTICE USE OF JESUS BARS

Yet the driver looks as calm as if he was going for a sunday drive to the shops! Amazing.

Wish I could've been there.

Buntz · 06-12-2012, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by NX74205

Yet the driver looks as calm as if he was going for a sunday drive to the shops! Amazing.

Wish I could've been there.

I noticed that too. Like he's some sort of Aussie Stig?

GTP534 · 06-12-2012, 07:38 AM

Thanks for the write-ups and the photos guys!!

Good to have a positive thread with a feel-good factor.

madmelon · 06-12-2012, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Buntz

I noticed that too. Like he's some sort of Aussie Stig?

Actually, the guy driving the R-Spec was Irish. Had a good chat to him about how to get such a job...he was the only one who gave any such advice. He talked to us the whole time he was driving, including the high speed sideways stuff. He claims he was at about "8.5 10ths".

Anyway... I'm pretty sure the R-Spec down the straight of the handling circuit was the fastest I went, followed by the ST then the GT on the constant speed track.

I checked if we were speed limited during our drives and was told no so gave a proper test to everything I got into and came out thoroughly impressed with them all. Suprisingly, the fiesta in pounding rain was the most enjoyable. Probably a combination of being manual and me not holding back nearly as much with it.

Overall, an excellent day! I need to get writing a thank you letter...

prydey · 06-12-2012, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by madmelon

He talked to us the whole time he was driving, including the high speed sideways stuff.

was amazing. driving the wheels off it and having a conversation at the same time, all whilst looking like he was just off to get bread and milk. something i'll remember for many many years.

XR6_661 · 06-12-2012, 02:35 PM

Drive a new Ford Ranger everyday at work.

I really like them.

Glad to hear the day was good.

madmelon · 06-12-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by prydey

was amazing. driving the wheels off it and having a conversation at the same time, all whilst looking like he was just off to get bread and milk. something i'll remember for many many years.

I'm assuming you were there on the second day... Who are you again? I struggle with names and faces.

Sinead Phipps · 06-12-2012, 06:24 PM

It's a real pleasure to read how much you all enjoyed your time at the PG this week. On behalf of everyone at Ford, we all really enjoyed it as well. It was a lot of fun for all of us to spend time with some of our most passionate supporters. The weather wasn't kind to us on the second day but I don't think that dampened anyone's spirits, even if they did get physically drenched ;-)

For those looking for photos, we do have some on our Facebook page and those that attended can also access a website where they can download all the photos that were taken on that day. You can share them with anyone you like so feel free to post them here if you like.

Cheers!

**russellw** · 06-12-2012, 06:52 PM

Thanks Sinead.

Speaking of images, here are a few:

Torturing Territories

Inside the Wind Tunnel

The anechoic chamber

The Four Post Rig (with Ranger)

The Big Cahuna

Drive Through Car Wash- Ranger Style

Cheers
Russ

prydey · 06-12-2012, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by madmelon

I'm assuming you were there on the second day... Who are you again? I struggle with names and faces.

Rob

the only one there in t shirt and shorts

madmelon · 07-12-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by prydey

Rob

the only one there in t shirt and shorts

Ahhh yeah...I'm sure you were glad for the climate control rooms at 50C!

newi · 17-12-2012, 07:34 PM

Here is the video from the day guys!

The coming together of all the 'hard work' of the Facebook reporters.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPZDYL7ETNc

SpoolMan · 17-12-2012, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by newi

Here is the video from the day guys!

The coming together of all the 'hard work' of the Facebook reporters.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPZDYL7ETNc

Thanks for posting, captured the day nicely... loved it I want to go again...