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As we know Ford always change things during model years adding this deleting that changing supplier getting it cheaper or changing a part for something better etc...
With that said I haven't looked much into FG-X but what has changed in the finer detail's? Eg. I heard they now use a different Amp and Sub woofer premium audio. There has to be some knowledge on these things and one thread for all that info would be cool. Thanks guys I have currently traded my Xr6 for a new beast that breaths forced fire so keen to learn on FGX. tl;dr tell me more on the things ford changed from Fg to Fgx
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Foam support behind the front bar now, replaces that annoying eggcrate looking crap in FG. Revised wiper blades (although I believe some very late FGII builds received them too).
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Noticed when looking at Fg-x at dealer when you select aircon etc it now tells you on center display cluster. Interior lights on Button gone now Parking sensor switch. anybody know about the sound system changes? thanks hope to compile a list of things.
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Dash and centre stack wiring loom changed to accommodate new HMI and functions.
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So Far....
1.Foam support behind the front bar now, replaces that annoying eggcrate looking crap in FG. Revised wiper blades (although I believe some very late FGII builds received them too). 2.Their advertising strategy. <- LoL(True see SEE AD) 3.Dash and centre stack wiring loom changed to accommodate new HMI and functions.
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We have effectively a 'new' model series & the best you guys can do is that paltry list of 3 items. It's really only a list if 2, the useless advertising strategy is not a model 'improvement'. Dr Terry |
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new gearbox I believe
new bumper, fog lights, appliques sync2 black headlining |
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What are appliques?
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New snout.
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The leather is a different type, softer than before. The dash trims are revised, the seat cushion has been altered to address height issues. Obviously the front and rear are very different. The wipers have rain sensing. But really, it is improvements in the range, rather than a massive re-design.
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that's why it's an FGX not a new product. Same as PX becoming PX2 rather than PU it reflects the amount of rehomologation required
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On the base model, XR6 and G6E, yep. The XR6T, G6ET and XR8 all stay with the "good" ZF.
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Added more....
1.Foam support behind the front bar now, replaces that annoying eggcrate looking crap in FG. Revised wiper blades (although I believe some very late FGII builds received them too). 2.Their advertising strategy. <- LoL(True see SEE AD) 3.Dash and centre stack wiring loom changed to accommodate new HMI and functions. 4.6Sp N/a gearbox is now china sourced on the base model, XR6 and G6E, yep. The XR6T, G6ET and XR8 all stay with the "good" ZF. 5.new bumper, fog lights, appliques. 6.New seat designs incl softer leather. 7.The dash trims are revised, the seat cushion has been altered to address height issues. 8.new front fascia featuring signature trapezoidal grille, chrome detailing, plus new headlamps and fog lamp bezels. There's new tail lamps with LED technology with a sculpted deck lid and integrated rear spoiler. 9.DRL's. 10.There’s also new 16-inch alloy wheels for Falcon, new 18-inch alloy wheels for G6E and new 19-inch alloy wheels for G6E Turbo. 11.Sync 2 system with voice control button.(located on steering). 12.Front Parking sensors and cancel button located on centre stack. 13.Black headlining 14.New Dual coil Subwoofer Premium systems. Better Amp. 15.Technology is improved with an 8" colour touch screen including new digital radio, Wi-Fi hot spot capability and a new SD card slot. There's now 2 USB ports and the XR range comes standard with rain sensing wipers. 16.reverse camera now standard on all models plus rear parking sensors and front parking sensors. There's a crash severity sensor, driver fatigue warning, curtain airbags, driver and front airbags plus front seat side & thorax airbags. Brake safely with Dynamic Stability Control 16.Sat nav standard in XR6 Turbo and above models. 17.Entry model is no longer "XT" simply Falcon. 18.G6 gone. 19. fuel consumption improvements and slightly improved responsiveness at the wheel. 20.Low rolling resistance (LRR) tyres are now standard, as is the addition of six aero-shields (front, side and rear) below the car, improving wind-flow and reducing drag 0.312cd to 0.291cd 21.There is a new, 10kg lighter six-speed 6HP26 ZF transmission, LPi torque converter (for liquid gas injected models), lower torque converter lock-up and revised suspension tune. 22.Prices slashed on most models. 23.New Tan leather choice. 24.New Logo designs. 25.Most models now come with driver carpet fitted. 26.Headlights now have model badge inside. 27.New bonnet design bigger bulge on XR8. 28.Ford put 852,000kms on mules before launch. 29.XR8 retuned springs/dampers, a larger (19mm) rear anti-roll bar, stiffer front upper spring mounts, stiffer front upper control arm bushings and revised geometry to suit its new 275 rear tyres. 30. seeking more stuff that is not commonly know behind the skin etc..
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Doesn't mean the quality is inferior in any way to the German box. I doubt ZF would allow that to happen.
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Pretty sure the 19" rims on the G6ET are carried over from the FG?
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Roof mounted aerial...
Although late FG MK2 got this as well. Sent from my SM-N915G using Tapatalk
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Yes, and the standard Falcon and G6E are FG MK II wheels also.
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They fixed the diff bush.
NAH only kidding it's still crap
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Time will tell,,,
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You should run for PM... You have the credentials with the same slogan being posted on every thread you can find!
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cant be any worse than the milkshake issue in the German made box...
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Yep, that's why I said "good". It can't handle as much power as the "good" box, but it doesn't need to behind the NA I6.
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Don't they notify emergency services if the car is in a severe crash and air bags are deployed
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