New Face for the XR?

R-Design · 30-11-2009, 08:29 PM

1. Kill it, it’s hideous. Why tamper with perfection.

2. Bring it on; let them know a Coyote is on the prowl.

3. Looks like a good FPV GS to me.

4. Other (Please Explain)

Special thanks to Peuty for the eagle eyed photography

prydey · 30-11-2009, 08:35 PM

kill it. the one we have now is way more integrated. doesn't look like an afterthought.

**Falcon Coupe** · 30-11-2009, 08:40 PM

In the donor thread the general consensus was this is an old design that never made it.
That being the case the poll is moot, killing something that never lived.

Falc'man · 30-11-2009, 08:58 PM

I voted "other".

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

In the donor thread the general consensus was this is an old design that never made it.
That being the case the poll is moot, killing something that never lived.

+1.

That's why it never made it; it was awfully fuglicious.

The current XR's "eyebrows" which envelop the fog lights are a master stroke.

Feathers · 30-11-2009, 08:40 PM

I'm not a fan either...

**SSD-85** · 30-11-2009, 08:49 PM

I'd have to say it would be a great way to differentiate the GS from other models. Perfect placement for it.

pks54 · 30-11-2009, 09:03 PM

Stick with what we got is what I think. The fog lights repositioned in the second and third pix look like there out of position for my liking.

Also can someone please tell me the size of the rims on the first pix of the nitro blue XR8. I really like them, but I thought they where designated for the XR6. I usually see the 5 star rims (which I like also) on the FG XR8's. What the go there ? What are the standard rims and what is optional ?

FlipXW · 30-11-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pks54

Stick with what we got is what I think. The fog lights repositioned in the second and third pix look like there out of position for my liking.

Also can someone please tell me the size of the rims on the first pix of the nitro blue XR8. I really like them, but I thought they where designated for the XR6. I usually see the 5 star rims (which I like also) on the FG XR8's. What the go there ? What are the standard rims and what is optional ?

There are standard 17's then optional 18's (the ones on the blue XR8) and also optional 19's which are the 5 spoke rims you speak of.

Bossxr8 · 30-11-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by pks54

Also can someone please tell me the size of the rims on the first pix of the nitro blue XR8. I really like them, but I thought they where designated for the XR6. I usually see the 5 star rims (which I like also) on the FG XR8's. What the go there ? What are the standard rims and what is optional ?

18 inch. Standard on Turbo and XR8 sedan, optional on ute and XR6.

Windsor220 · 30-11-2009, 09:28 PM

That failed front bar needs to be melted down into a ball and thrown at whoever designed it.

Auslandau · 30-11-2009, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Windsor220

That failed front bar needs to be melted down into a ball and thrown at whoever designed it.

They did! As quoted above ..... this was before what the FG is now .... not for the upgrade.

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rancidpunx · 30-11-2009, 09:09 PM

Kill it. The Fog lights dont fit at all. I like the front bar, looks like an angry snake. However side on the front looks chubby and over hangs to much. I want a front bar with an insert around the bottom grille (like the old typhoons), split it up alittle.

SM1DY · 30-11-2009, 10:49 PM

I love it!!! Love love love it. Far better than the current FG and God I wish this was the pick in the first place.

If the coin was flipped and this phantom mule was the design Ford went for 18months ago and we grew to embrace it, if people would still think that the car 2nd and 3rd pictures was a disgusting beast that needed to be disposed?

Fev · 01-12-2009, 08:45 AM

That is awesome! I love it

Cobra · 01-12-2009, 08:49 AM

Current one looks the best IMO.

ivorya · 01-12-2009, 09:35 AM

I'm sure i remember reading, that before the FG was released it was showed to the public and they disapproved of the front fog lamps position. It wouldn't surprise me if this was the iniatial design that got shafted!

4Vman · 01-12-2009, 09:38 AM

"Still born" comes to mind.. as others have said, you cant kill what never lived.

steve.zissou · 01-12-2009, 10:29 AM

I heard that they are going to use that bumber on the next model and also add some styling ques from HSV as below:

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Franco Cozzo · 01-12-2009, 10:33 AM

Dont fix what aint broke, keep the same one as we got now, that front bar reminds me of the EL GT.

FreddyDUZ747 · 01-12-2009, 10:39 AM

Neither are attractive to me.Looks to of hit every branch on the ugly tree on the way down.I dont know why they think showing off a air conditioner condenser is considered good looks,or is it?

RG · 01-12-2009, 10:57 AM

I know it's been said before, many times actually, but it hasn't been said in big bold letters yet.

The front bar above is not the FG mkII front bar, it is the original FG mkI bar that was scrapped in favour of what we actually got.

There, maybe that will clear things up.

**Peuty** · 01-12-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RG

I know it's been said before, many times actually, but it hasn't been said in big bold letters yet.

The front bar above is not the FG mkII front bar, it is the original FG mkI bar that was scrapped in favour of what we actually got.

There, maybe that will clear things up.

Say again?

RG · 01-12-2009, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peuty

Say again?

Needs bigger letters.

auxr · 01-12-2009, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RG

I know it's been said before, many times actually, but it hasn't been said in big bold letters yet.

The front bar above is not the FG mkII front bar, it is the original FG mkI bar that was scrapped in favour of what we actually got.

There, maybe that will clear things up.

Needs colouring and bigger letters

Rodp · 01-12-2009, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RG

I know it's been said before, many times actually, but it hasn't been said in big bold letters yet.

The front bar above is not the FG mkII front bar, it is the original FG mkI bar that was scrapped in favour of what we actually got.

There, maybe that will clear things up.

THANKS!!!! NOW I CAN READ IT.

sbcb · 01-12-2009, 02:15 PM

Gold!!!!

RG · 01-12-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rodp

THANKS!!!! NOW I CAN READ IT.

Glad I could be of assistance.

4Vman · 01-12-2009, 10:58 AM

Lock it.....

**Peuty** · 01-12-2009, 11:21 AM

For the record, I never said this was the FG MKII design in my original thread, just in case people are getting confused.

Mr Brooksy · 01-12-2009, 11:22 AM

Theres a great reason why the scrapped bar was done away with. It looks crappola!

I voted stay with the current one, but maybe a subtle adjustment wouldnt be a bad idea!

View Poll Results: Should Ford replace the XR front bar with the original (rejected) design come FGMKII?
Kill it, it’s hideous. Why tamper with perfection.	40	59.70%
Bring it on; let them know a Coyote XR is on the prowl.	13	19.40%
Looks like a good design for an FPV GS	10	14.93%
Other (Please Explain)	4	5.97%
Voters: 67. You may not vote on this poll