Highway Patrol GT R-spec.

Scrawny · 03-09-2013, 08:56 AM

I don't know if this is in the right spot so feel free to move it if not.

On Sunday the 8th September (this Sunday), we are having our Spring fair for our school, Our Lady of the Nativity, Lawson.

One of our dad's is a Highway Patrol officer & has wrangled a day release for the GT to have as a display.

He's driving it up on Sunday morning so keep your eyes open for it & if your up in the Mountains on Sunday, stop in & check it out.

**Sorted** · 03-09-2013, 10:00 AM

Lucky School

Awesome Car HWY150

strobe · 03-09-2013, 10:20 AM

I want one.

Scrawny · 03-09-2013, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by strobe

I want one.

He was saying they've had offers of over $150k for it.

**PepeLePew** · 03-09-2013, 10:34 AM

The children will wonder why they grow up dreaming of being police officers for years after the immediate memory dies....

brismike · 03-09-2013, 10:55 AM

I want to be a cop in NSW!

Rodge · 03-09-2013, 11:03 AM

Finally someone has put the correct badge number on the side

Dash_XR · 03-09-2013, 11:26 AM

What next C63's or Ferraris? I'd prefer more police on the streets then another unnecessary expense doing minor traffic stops.

bangm001 · 03-09-2013, 11:35 AM

BOSS 400 hey!! MMMM...

FALCONXTV8 · 03-09-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Dash_XR

What next C63's or Ferraris? I'd prefer more police on the streets then another unnecessary expense doing minor traffic stops.

...not again

Dash_XR · 03-09-2013, 12:30 PM

I can't think of one police related task that a GT RSpec could do that an XR6 Turbo couldn't. People don't like it when pollies waste tax money on "business" trips but its ok for the police to waste thousands on the most expensive cars they can buy?

Most HWY Patrol guys I've worked with are bigger hoons then me too lol

FALCONXTV8 · 03-09-2013, 12:32 PM

I thought this was going to be a positive thread about a guy informing people of this great GT R Spec promotional tool being used for a school fair. Obviously I was wrong.

Dash_XR · 03-09-2013, 12:35 PM

It's still positive, I'm the only one that thinks its a joke.

GQ_Smooth · 03-09-2013, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dash_XR

I can't think of one police related task that a GT RSpec could do that an XR6 Turbo couldn't. People don't like it when pollies waste tax money on "business" trips but its ok for the police to waste thousands on the most expensive cars they can buy?

Most HWY Patrol guys I've worked with are bigger hoons then me too lol

You will find that HSV/FPV being used as police cars are either supplied free of charge as a promotional tool to be given back after the designated time period or at the same cost as their regular Highway patrol cars. They are not charged 1 extra cent from their budgets for use of the vehicle.

No need to stress or write a letter to your local member.

LOL @ member (Didn't even mean to be funny).

Wretched · 03-09-2013, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dash_XR

It's still positive, I'm the only one that thinks its a joke.

I agree with you.
I am on the fence about this whole thing, I like the idea of the police having promotional cars like this but not when us tax payers are funding it.

I would be more positive towards it if Ford had donated it (like Porsche with the Panamera) and a tuner donated the time and resources (did it really even need to be tuned and shouted to everyone it has 400kw when Police are enforcing the "speed kills" mantra?)
It just doesn't look good when many of these departments are screaming for funds from governments but then go and spend $$ to do this when really it could have been better spent.

Dash_XR · 03-09-2013, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GQ_Smooth

You will find that HSV/FPV being used as police cars are either supplied free of charge as a promotional tool to be given back after the designated time period or at the same cost as their regular Highway patrol cars. They are not charged 1 extra cent from their budgets for use of the vehicle.

No need to stress or write a letter to your local member.

LOL @ member (Didn't even mean to be funny).

If that's the case then that's fine.

csv8 · 03-09-2013, 12:47 PM

Queensland Police have similar cars.

Russ · 03-09-2013, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dash_XR

I can't think of one police related task that a GT RSpec could do that an XR6 Turbo couldn't. People don't like it when pollies waste tax money on "business" trips but its ok for the police to waste thousands on the most expensive cars they can buy?

Most HWY Patrol guys I've worked with are bigger hoons then me too lol

It will be a great draw card for the fair I'm sure but I have to agree with Dash_XR

**Sorted** · 03-09-2013, 01:11 PM

Really - sooking about your poor tax dollars lol

Guess you also sook about your poor tax dollars paying for all the road signs advertising the police eg Speed Kills, Wipe off 5 etc etc

Your missing the point of this car completely and you even missed this thread about the car and about how they paid for it or did you sook in there as well - http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...t=police+400kw

GTP534 · 03-09-2013, 01:50 PM

^^^^^ Thanks Sorted.

poppa smurf · 03-09-2013, 01:57 PM

impressive vehicle, should be a very good drawcard for the youngsters......wonder what goodies she has inside.....any pics??

Scrawny · 03-09-2013, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by poppa smurf

impressive vehicle, should be a very good drawcard for the youngsters......wonder what goodies she has inside.....any pics??

All the boys at the school are pretty excited about it (along with a lot of the dads).

I tried to talk them into a 50 ticket at $50 a pop raffle for a ride in the passenger seat down the strip at Eastern Creek but they wouldn't be in it.

I'll post a few photos on Monday (hopefully).

poppa smurf · 03-09-2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrawny

All the boys at the school are pretty excited about it (along with a lot of the dads).

I tried to talk them into a 50 ticket at $50 a pop raffle for a ride in the passenger seat down the strip at Eastern Creek but they wouldn't be in it.

I'll post a few photos on Monday (hopefully).

look forward to them, especially the technical gear inside to see whats new, thanks for posting.

the way schools have to pay for everything now a small "viewing fee" would have helped the coffers a bit.

P.S. I would have been first in line to take a look at that.

**Sorted** · 03-09-2013, 02:16 PM

Pics as requested - some are off facebook so if you have facebook blocked at work the pics won't show and get back to work

What is under the HOOD

The Office

Eagle Radar

The Disco Lights

Even fitted with Solar Panels

Dick Johnson with HWP150

Dick Johnson signature on the COP 400's engine

Dick Johnson going for a spin HWP150

Wretched · 03-09-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sorted

Really - sooking about your poor tax dollars lol

Guess you also sook about your poor tax dollars paying for all the road signs advertising the police eg Speed Kills, Wipe off 5 etc etc

Your missing the point of this car completely and you even missed this thread about the car and about how they paid for it or did you sook in there as well - http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...t=police+400kw

I do criticise the use of tax payers $$ for the rubbish speed kills theme. That money too could be better spent building roads that are above 3rd world standard.

Like I said I have no issues them having promotional cars (VicPol have done so in the past) but I do have a problem with government departments screaming for $$ giving reasons that public safety is at risk then go and do this with the money. If they are struggling so much for the $$ then things like this should be fully funded by the promoting organisation (Ford).

According to the link below the car was funded by Govco.

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Funded by the NSW Motor Accidents Authority, the crime-fighting RSPEC carries build-number 150 (of 350), with the number specifically chosen to commemorate the NSW Police Force’s 150th anniversary in 2012.

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/554...w-police-fleet

**PepeLePew** · 03-09-2013, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Scrawny

I don't know if this is in the right spot so feel free to move it if not.

On Sunday the 8th September (this Sunday), we are having our Spring fair for our school, Our Lady of the Nativity, Lawson.

One of our dad's is a Highway Patrol officer & has wrangled a day release for the GT to have as a display.

He's driving it up on Sunday morning so keep your eyes open for it & if your up in the Mountains on Sunday, stop in & check it out.

I'll just requote the original post for those who have drifted off.....lets drop the who funded what discussion or discuss in the other thread about this vehicle.

blackf6 · 03-09-2013, 02:36 PM

Tax payers money pppfftt. It was never ours it's the governments cut. Nothing we can do about it. Great car, good on them.

rancidpunx · 03-09-2013, 02:42 PM

I believe it got Injectors as well as the noticeable exhaust, filter and of course a tune. Its 400kw at the wheels as well.

yakcam · 03-09-2013, 02:43 PM

Man, the car looks fantastic! I can't wait to see more pics after the event.

I hope the spring fair goes well for you all

poppa smurf · 03-09-2013, 02:54 PM

I wonder what tricky dicky thought about the vehicle and how it compared to his racing stable of old.

something "star wars" about the whole vehicle, very impressive.

good luck from me for your day......I hope it pans out well.