Robbo Member 249 Member For: 22y 6m 7d Location: Sydney Posted 09/02/06 09:20 AM Share Posted 09/02/06 09:20 AM Hi guys,I haven't been around for ages and I still have my BA Phantom XR6T. I currently have a holding deposit on a GTO LE .. 1 of 100 only (don't hate me) but as each day goes by the pressure from my wife is unbearable. The GTO is extremely impractical. Only 2 doors, no boot space to speak of and not the sort of car you want to be driving everyday to work. So ..... I'm tossing in that idea and looking at the F6 or the GT. I must admit that I am reading more and more that my BA XR6T is probably quicker than both these cars. The GT I understand due to the weight but the F6 ??? How could this be ?Are there any guys here who have owned a T and moved to a GT or F6 and can explain to me why I should get one over the other.I love the Turbo but I feel it struggle on hot days. I also love the brilliant sound of the V8 but to be blown away by a T would make me cry !! What to do ??Cheers guys. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23253-typhoon-or-gt/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hard-on Member 134 Member For: 19y 4m 20d Posted 09/02/06 09:30 AM Share Posted 09/02/06 09:30 AM Have you test driven a gt or typhoon yet.Because an xr6t is fairly quick as u would already know but the phoon is an absolute monsta!between 0-60 the xrt would probably have you but then the phoon just keeps on goingas for a gt I test drove one of them and they are awsome aswell.Its own preferance mate but id say definately go the typhoon especially now they have 6 speed auto which is probably quicker than manual but manual is too much fun in my eyes anyway. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23253-typhoon-or-gt/#findComment-346374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoon Hoon Member 156 Member For: 20y 1m 29d Posted 09/02/06 09:49 AM Share Posted 09/02/06 09:49 AM Go the Phoon... (but then again, I'm biased!). Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23253-typhoon-or-gt/#findComment-346389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hard-on Member 134 Member For: 19y 4m 20d Posted 09/02/06 09:50 AM Share Posted 09/02/06 09:50 AM lol I am 2 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23253-typhoon-or-gt/#findComment-346392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Member 249 Member For: 22y 6m 7d Location: Sydney Posted 09/02/06 09:51 AM Author Share Posted 09/02/06 09:51 AM Couldn't bring myself to buying an auto. No manual vs auto arguments please. Just my choice. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23253-typhoon-or-gt/#findComment-346394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZ2CME Formerly XR6NA Member 3,512 Member For: 19y 6m 9d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 09/02/06 09:54 AM Share Posted 09/02/06 09:54 AM Well my brother went from a XR6T to a GT and 0-100 the GT is slightly quicker. Using a g-tech the XR6T (auto) did a best of almost 6 flat and the GT (6 speed manual) has done a best of 5.7. There is nothing that beats the GT for the sound it makes but the typhoon will be easier and cheaper to make go quicker. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23253-typhoon-or-gt/#findComment-346397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hard-on Member 134 Member For: 19y 4m 20d Posted 09/02/06 09:58 AM Share Posted 09/02/06 09:58 AM My turbo was auto but I always wished it had a clucth.Now typhoon 6 speed manual very happy.Im just sayin that the new 6 speed auto is apparanty very good.I have not driven one yet but I think that the manual is pretty good in its own right Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23253-typhoon-or-gt/#findComment-346403 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buf-Phoon loitering with intent Lifetime Members 13,318 Member For: 21y 9m 20d Gender: Male Location: Zombie Birdhouse Posted 09/02/06 10:10 AM Share Posted 09/02/06 10:10 AM Without getting into a full mag style report , I stepped from an Auto T with 280rwkw and into a stock Phoon manual that pulled 228 rwkw stock.Trust me a rolling start between the 2 there would be nothing much in it. Add in the FPV badge leather, brakes, suspension etc and it is just a better car period.Dont listen to the bullsh*t about spending the extra on modding your T because if you dont intend on keeping it for years and years your wasting your d'oh.I have taken my APS phase 2 kit and put it on my Phoon and had it tuned with HPF edit. In a straight line there would be bugger all in it .Overall I wouldn't even talk about them in the same breath there is that much difference .Go the Phoon mind you a GTO mmmmm Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23253-typhoon-or-gt/#findComment-346413 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbo Member 249 Member For: 22y 6m 7d Location: Sydney Posted 09/02/06 10:28 AM Author Share Posted 09/02/06 10:28 AM Thanks guys ... All good info. I lean towards the Typhoon but I really need to drive them both.And thanks Buf-Phoon ... No more talk about the GTO. I'm all out of Kleenex !! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23253-typhoon-or-gt/#findComment-346427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XRBloke Donating Members 1,219 Member For: 21y 11m 13d Posted 09/02/06 10:50 AM Share Posted 09/02/06 10:50 AM Go the Typhoon, but do yourself a favour, tick the six speed auto option, it makes the car! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/23253-typhoon-or-gt/#findComment-346440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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