Ford Performance Vehicles?
09-27-2007, 10:38 AM
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Ford Performance Vehicles?
Not many people know these FORDS exist, so check them out. Pretty cool stuff and why they hell arent they in America? So gay.... FORD IS GAY!
http://www.fpv.com.au/index.aspx
http://www.ford.com.au/servlet/Conte...1024&c=DFYPage
Check the 2.5L 5cyl Turbo Focus out. - http://www.ford.com.au/servlet/Conte...Page&c=DFYPage
http://www.fpv.com.au/index.aspx
http://www.ford.com.au/servlet/Conte...1024&c=DFYPage
Check the 2.5L 5cyl Turbo Focus out. - http://www.ford.com.au/servlet/Conte...Page&c=DFYPage
09-27-2007, 01:21 PM
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I think if Ford brought those cars to the states they would realy be a heavy hitter in the car industrie but all we get is the Focus and Fusion and other turds.
Mt brother in law words in the R&D section of Ford, hes worked on the GT500, the upcoming Bullit and a few other TOP SECRET cars and he said the reason that they dont bring them over to the states is because everything has to be to US standards. They prolly wouldn't pass emmisions or the saftey specs they have to follow here and Ford dosen't have the money to do these things either.
I always wondered why you dont see people import them over here. I have seen the Maranro (GTO)or whatever its called, someone had imported over here. They had it for sale at the ACD Auction this year.
Mt brother in law words in the R&D section of Ford, hes worked on the GT500, the upcoming Bullit and a few other TOP SECRET cars and he said the reason that they dont bring them over to the states is because everything has to be to US standards. They prolly wouldn't pass emmisions or the saftey specs they have to follow here and Ford dosen't have the money to do these things either.
I always wondered why you dont see people import them over here. I have seen the Maranro (GTO)or whatever its called, someone had imported over here. They had it for sale at the ACD Auction this year.
never seen those! Great find! I want one... anyone know the prices on these, i didn't see them listed?
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Don't be a brand loyal idiot
09-27-2007, 04:26 PM
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It's funny how a couple of those look alot like GM's Holden styled vehicles. Such as the Holden Ute...Australia is the place to be for factory performance it seems though.
09-28-2007, 08:47 AM
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If any of you ever have some time on your hands take a look at the how the Monaro was changed to bring it here as the GTO.
All of the interior was changed to make it left hand drive, gas tank was moved, structural supports added, emissions changed, etc.....
Things like exterior lights need to be replaced with DOT approved fixtures. The gas tank in the GTO is in a safty cage right above the axle where as the Monaros was mounted under the trunk.
Also keep in mind it took almost 7 years to bring the GTO here.
The cost of changing these cars to bring them here would far outweigh the profits.
All of the interior was changed to make it left hand drive, gas tank was moved, structural supports added, emissions changed, etc.....
Things like exterior lights need to be replaced with DOT approved fixtures. The gas tank in the GTO is in a safty cage right above the axle where as the Monaros was mounted under the trunk.
Also keep in mind it took almost 7 years to bring the GTO here.
The cost of changing these cars to bring them here would far outweigh the profits.
09-29-2007, 01:06 PM
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If any of you ever have some time on your hands take a look at the how the Monaro was changed to bring it here as the GTO.
All of the interior was changed to make it left hand drive, gas tank was moved, structural supports added, emissions changed, etc.....
Things like exterior lights need to be replaced with DOT approved fixtures. The gas tank in the GTO is in a safty cage right above the axle where as the Monaros was mounted under the trunk.
Also keep in mind it took almost 7 years to bring the GTO here.
The cost of changing these cars to bring them here would far outweigh the profits.
All of the interior was changed to make it left hand drive, gas tank was moved, structural supports added, emissions changed, etc.....
Things like exterior lights need to be replaced with DOT approved fixtures. The gas tank in the GTO is in a safty cage right above the axle where as the Monaros was mounted under the trunk.
Also keep in mind it took almost 7 years to bring the GTO here.
The cost of changing these cars to bring them here would far outweigh the profits.
09-29-2007, 01:19 PM
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is it me or does the GT look a little like a GTO
Also isn't it kind of weird seeing engine spec measured in newton-meters. i need to find a equation to convert to HP so i better understand
Also isn't it kind of weird seeing engine spec measured in newton-meters. i need to find a equation to convert to HP so i better understand
09-29-2007, 05:42 PM
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USA gets boned out of a lot of great cars. Australia has some sweet ass cars. THey also have races over there where Ford is really big. You see these cars moving out!!
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