XR6TURBST5 Member 92 Member For: 17y 10m 17d Gender: Male Location: Townsville Posted 13/01/11 02:36 AM Share Posted 13/01/11 02:36 AM Does anyone know about the new FG XR6 Turbo highway patrol cars the cops have got?They are equipt with BA Typhoon wheels, Brembo brakes ectThey would be worth a look later on down the track.Thanks Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber Carnage on the Garage Floor Donating Members 3,994 Member For: 14y 16d Gender: Male Location: Gold Coast Posted 13/01/11 03:35 AM Share Posted 13/01/11 03:35 AM (edited) Some members own them already mate. F6's are kicking around now too. Not sure how much XR's will/are going for, but I saw a post saying F6's were going for around mid thirties. That would be my pick. Hope the XR chasers don't go for stupid money (sub 25's) or it will begin to screw over resale values. Good if you want to upgrade I guess, but crap for people that bought a new FG for 40+. This was one of my biggest concerns crossing from the 'dark side'. My mates gave me heaps of sh*t about my 'taxi' and how much money I was going to rip up. Edited 14/01/11 02:03 AM by RHR No need to quote above post. USE FAST REPLY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR6TURBST5 Member 92 Member For: 17y 10m 17d Gender: Male Location: Townsville Posted 13/01/11 03:40 AM Author Share Posted 13/01/11 03:40 AM (edited) Yeah I knew they had F6's but whats with the XR6T's and old f6 wheels? do they want bigger tyres for more grip? or is it for the big brembos? Edited 14/01/11 02:03 AM by RHR No need to quote above post. USE FAST REPLY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber Carnage on the Garage Floor Donating Members 3,994 Member For: 14y 16d Gender: Male Location: Gold Coast Posted 13/01/11 03:54 AM Share Posted 13/01/11 03:54 AM (edited) yep, brakes. Even the upgrade XRTFG 19's don't clear the brembos. Strange they don't fit current FPV wheels - must have got a good deal for the old stock. Edited 14/01/11 02:03 AM by RHR No need to quote above post. USE FAST REPLY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samboc Donating Members 65 Member For: 13y 6m 24d Gender: Male Location: Merimbula Posted 13/01/11 10:28 AM Share Posted 13/01/11 10:28 AM Hay yes,I've got one.Sounds like a good idea for a new thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEN189 Member 96 Member For: 19y 10m 7d Posted 13/01/11 12:43 PM Share Posted 13/01/11 12:43 PM I would say they went with the BA Typhoon wheels because that was the last wheel FPV/Ford made that cleared brembo's that were in 18s. The cops don't want to run 19's due to the cost of the tyres, I don't think they wanted to run 18s either, they wanted 17s but Ford said brembos and 18s or sh1t brakes and 17s. Good choice NSW Police. I reckon the typhoon wheels suit the FG. I will be looking at what is at auction in the next couple of months to see what T's and F6's will be there. Some bargains to be had if you find the right one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR6TURBST5 Member 92 Member For: 17y 10m 17d Gender: Male Location: Townsville Posted 13/01/11 01:41 PM Author Share Posted 13/01/11 01:41 PM Hay yes,I've got one.Sounds like a good idea for a new thread.Hey samboc how much did you pay if you dont mind? good price? what auctions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1PERFORMANCE Donating Members 104 Member For: 15y 2m 14d Gender: Male Location: VIC Posted 13/01/11 07:00 PM Share Posted 13/01/11 07:00 PM I have got 1 = 28k - Had 4 new tyres and brakes 2 years warranty 09 model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samboc Donating Members 65 Member For: 13y 6m 24d Gender: Male Location: Merimbula Posted 14/01/11 02:20 AM Share Posted 14/01/11 02:20 AM Hey samboc how much did you pay if you dont mind? good price? what auctions?Not a problem.Paid $31,990 form a dealer. Had been trying to sell my old BF MK2 XR6 privately but did not get any nibbles. Decided I had to trade if it was going to happen.Very happy with the car. The brakes alone are worth it.Build date is Oct 2009 . Tyres were new and rego till 30th June 2011. Full service history and balance of new car warranty.Have to say that the detailing by the dealer was very ordinary. Have since found out that it was auctioned through 'manheimfowles' for 27/28K . Guess the dealers have to make a quid too - I'm happy with that.The body is dead straight, only a couple of stone chips and a scratch on the roof from the lights, and 4 screw holes with ordinary repair for the lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR6TURBST5 Member 92 Member For: 17y 10m 17d Gender: Male Location: Townsville Posted 14/01/11 03:53 AM Author Share Posted 14/01/11 03:53 AM Nice cars guys, looks like a good deal to me!The cops look like they get rid of them quickly to hold resale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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