Thanks again Jon for squeezing me in on the day!

@jordanscarreviews6164

2 жыл бұрын

That is one hell of a beast you own mate. Love ❤️ the car. Please subscribe to my KZread channel and share and like and comment on loads of my videos please. I’d love ❤️ to do a review on your car one day to please. From Jordan’s car reviews

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!’ Absolute legend and what a car mate! Massive thanks 🙏

@RossReviewsau

10 ай бұрын

Mate contact me again I’m coming back n would love to run an idea by you.. lost your contact (terrible memory)

Some people don’t like the look of the fgx but I love it I recon it’s one of the best looking falcons made

@bct8881

2 жыл бұрын

The Mega Mondeo.

@s4ss.m8

2 жыл бұрын

Looks absolutely Killer. Love the BA-FGX models. People say fords look ugly but man. To me they're just pure eye sex

@kingglizzyyy

2 жыл бұрын

@@s4ss.m8 agreed brother

@tba3900

2 жыл бұрын

I love the FGX that much ,I bought 4 of them. Best Falcon ever. Amazing whatFord Australia did with the $1.50 they were given to design and develop the last Falcon

@Jo_Wardy

2 жыл бұрын

Nah the best looking falcon is XW

I have a Dec 2015 XR8 in Kinetic Blue, stock standard auto and with less than 17000 on the clock . It is my first ever v8 and I'm 68 years old. I regularly watch your videos and really appreciate your love for our Falcons. I've owned Falcons and Ford products since continually since 1986. The most enjoyable vehicle I've ever owned /really loved was a 2008 FG XR6 in Se t rayback ute that was full LPG, a sensation blue utevery impressed with the vehicle, but there's no way I would like to drive it in wet weather conditions. I love it

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

awesome story John! they are an amazing machine.. hold onto it!

Should have tried the 0-100 with the launch control/2 Step that you can only use with the traction control ON. You put your foot on the brake, hold the clutch in & stab the push the accelerator 100% with your heel or toe of your right foot while holding th brake pedal. So now that you are pushing all three pedals at the sane time with the traction on, the car will rev not rev 4000RPM (it will bounce from 3500-4000RPM). Drop the clutch & let go of the brake & hold the throttle flat & wait to hear a tripple beep from the dash that goes off 250rpm from when its the perfect time to change into second or any gear💯‼ I got about 5 seconds flat in my XR8 Sprint with the factory 265mm Pirelli 19x9 imch rims & factory tune back the🎯‼

Great review Ross, as an owner of an identical FGX XR8 as this one, ive been waiting for you to do a review although mine is more or less stock compared to this beast. They are such an understated car, no FPV Badge but are the exact same spec as the GT R-spec, with a blacked out interior, and an aggressive front end that looks fresher than ever.

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Absolute rockets even stock👌🇦🇺

@FGXTurbo8883

Жыл бұрын

I agree, I have the fgx turbo and when I bought it new I was happy that ford went with the all black interior, the light coloured head liner of previous models never matched anything

Credit to the owner, one magnificent vehicle right there, looks awesome, sounds incredible !

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Really is a credit to him

@JAStheACE

2 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau you're one lucky man to be in the drivers seat to experience the magic of a great combo. I really like this car just from this video I can see the effort and thought put into it. The FGX front is the best since the XA or XY unsure, still, nice modern car indeed.

I love the fgx how agressive they look , but at the same time they scare me because I never know if they’re an unmarked Highway Patrol lmaooo 😂

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 gotta be careful eh! Nice looking cars I think too

Just shared this with American and Canadian friends in their chat... what a weapon! Beautifully done! My dream is to own one of these but probably never will. Such a beautiful car 👍❤

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Never say never my friend 👏 beautiful car

What a great car, Ross. Sure is fast and a great looking car. I’ve always liked the FGX. I own a 2015 XR6 NA in the same colour but I’d love to get a FGX V8 just for the sound. Keep the great reviews coming. I’m really enjoying them.

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers again Peter.. lovely cars the FGXs eh! Hold onto her

@Samuelpizzuto

2 жыл бұрын

I think there is a FG -FGX front end conversion people are doing too

@ThomasFG

2 жыл бұрын

How's the Chinese built 6HP21 holding up ?, if it's an auto.

@edthomas8486

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThomasFG couldn’t you see him changing gears???

@ThomasFG

2 жыл бұрын

@@edthomas8486 I was meaning the bloke who has an XR6 N/A

Brilliant,Wezza represent. Great roads to drive down near the cliffs mate. There's probably more special Fords around there than anywhere in the whole country. Old school market gardeners loved their Aussie muscle back in the day. Top job Rossy.👍

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Was a beautiful spot! Loads of mint Fords in Melbourne 👌🔥

Feels like more grunt then the gts holden, gtr and 1000hp barra, I want it! I'm suprised at your unbiased review, hearing you say that' being a barra man. Great review great car, good on ya!

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

I try n be unbiased 😂 sometimes hard when I love the Barra so much.. this FGX was spot on🔥🇦🇺

Thanks Ross for yet again another great review. It’s fitting that the best ever looking Falcon was the very last one produced. Also the Kinetic blue is the best of any car colour which truely defines the Blue Oval machine.

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! I also really love the blue

It creeps me out looking at the dude in the back seat sitting there like a stalker lol Mint car though. I'm not a real big fan of that model, but it's really well done, and that noise.....sooooo good🤙🏽

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣 he was a cool owner trust me

@avonrastonar

2 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau Roger that brother 🤙🏽I'd honestly be sitting there nervously 🤣🤣

I get the tingles when Ross the boss posts another xr8 review 😍👌

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

🤣🇦🇺😏😏😏

If I'd known I'd have taxi'd you around in my B series phoon. Keep it up man, the fgx is beautiful.

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! All good

G'day Jon....Oh yeah....get ya into a lot of trouble ...yep . One day maybe what about a Holy Grail Falcon if you could get a go at one ...Generally regarded with the full package as the fastest and best handling one of all . Got to be because the incredible FPV crew were behind it .. This one though is nuts and the sound is bonkers , I have an FG XR6 as you know , love that and didn't get too excited about the FGX initially but once I saw one in real life I loved them ..Will buy one , one day and a V8 too if at all possible ...Thanks again for another great vid ..

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

I’m hoping to make that happen one day! I know of an owner with one but he’s not in Perth

Another great video mate 👍

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🙏🙏

Hey mate another great review!!! Love the car it’s tuff as f@&k!! And the owner is a great guy also!!! Keep up the great work jono 💪💪💪

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother! What a great day eh

I'D HAVE TO SAY THE FGX XR8 AND THE FGX XR6 LOOK AMAZING, I OWN A 2011 FG XR6 AND LOVE IT, BUT I'M TRYING TO SAVE ENOUGH TO BUY A FGX XR6.

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Awesome cars

@stevenlyons1190

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply @RossReviewsau, keep those awesome reviews coming.

@mashinajoe

4 ай бұрын

Yes Fgx look good. Fg and Fgx are the best looking falcons since the 70s.

I had an fg gs with the miami engine putting out 365kw still sorry i sold it was one of the best fords i;ve owned other than my xy gt... glory days..

@BradBrown95

2 жыл бұрын

I have a Fg GT them Miami’s are just awesome engines I also owned a Ford Territory Turbo barra tbh I was kinda disappointed with the power I heard so much about them barra

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

The Miami is just a weapon eh! Such potential and power

What a beast! Would love to see this from a roll with good tyres

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Would be nuts 🥜

Absolutely Sensational review bro💯💯💯🤘🤘🤘 Had a chance to get one of these beast back in late 2019 and turned it down🤦 now I want one and literally add another 25k on the price 😫😫😫🤦🤦🤦.... thanks bro keep them coming 🤘🤘🤘💯❤

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother glad you enjoyed it! The one that got away🥲🥲🥲

All that work done to it and all that effort yet still slower than an xr6t, crazy

@adami2140

2 жыл бұрын

How is a xr6t quicker

@bigpoppapump430

2 жыл бұрын

@@adami2140 I believe the 0-100 is 5 sec or 5 something on it? Could be wrong

@adami2140

2 жыл бұрын

@@bigpoppapump430 Ross is a great guy but at the end of the day he isn't a pro race car driver and also he isn't leaning on these cars out of respect to the owners.

@bigpoppapump430

2 жыл бұрын

@@adami2140 no doubt, I just wish aussie cars were better acceleration wise

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

0-100 is irrelevant in this car and in Barras also.. it’s the 100-200 that scares the shit out of you

Another supercharged monster ! You should make a playlist on your page with all the supercharged cars

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Good idea! I will

Nice car 👍🏻 I’m subscribed now.

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate Welcome

This vehicle is not for 0-100 sprints its for 160 to 300km

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Bloody oath mate! Need to head over to the autobahn

i love your work was awesome ..thank mate..

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you mate!

I can't wait to watch this! Mines only got 470rwkW. Looks like I will be stealing some ideas from this build HAHA. Thanks Jono

@LawrenceAbramoff

2 жыл бұрын

This guy is a crazy person for not doing the brakes with that much power! HAHA. I am sure those tyres are 4S, not Cup 2 😜

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Hope you got some ideas 👌👀

@LawrenceAbramoff

2 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau Thanks mate. Yeah it's the same same as mine. He's just got flex fuel + 58mm pulley where as mine is 64mm. If I did that also, it would be same power. I just did what I did for longevity of the supercharger and 470rwkW is honestly enough HAHA

@redpepper7181

2 жыл бұрын

Only 470rwkw🤪

Dam fast this thing. The only thing is can you have to much power? Just imagine if you could put that power to the ground? My BA XR8 with the 5:4 Boss V8 with tune, Cold Air and Difillipo tuned length headers, hi-flow cats, Hi flow exhaust with Herrod sports exhaust from cats back in a 4 speed auto will do sub 6 second 0-100km, but l can stomp on it and my 243kw at the rear wheels will get 100% of its power down. I am running FG 19” XR8 rims with Pirelli dragon sports 245/45 all round. It is not a criticism to the beast of a car but l can see that it can get you into trouble. It would take finesse with the a pedal to drive this thing but wow these coyote 5L V8’s are physco.

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

These motors are so strong but exactly right it’s difficult to get all the power down!

Ross sounding like a blow off valve, wo wo wo wo. Must of been nice feeling such power.

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Was insane 🤯🥴

Sounds tough 😍💪

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Love a good V8

Great car, definitely a future classic! 🇦🇺

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

100%🥵

@deputycartman

2 жыл бұрын

XR8 Falcons don’t seem to get the attention they deserve I reckon. 👍🏻

Quite a sleeper of an XR8! Actually nevernind no falcon is a sleeper, they’re too well Known for power 😂

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Still a sleeper… ish 🤣🤣🤣🤣 these things stock are bloody rocket ships eh

I love mine man and yeah quickest car I've ever owned too

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Epic

This is me.. my sonic boom... I want

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

The want is big

Magnificent car. Credit to the owner

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Huge credit to the owner

Last of the V8s With a tuff engine and gearbox Just sucks they didnt make a GT HO In the fgx would of been a weapon for a car☝️☝️☝️💪💪💪

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

If only eh! What a car tho🤯🇦🇺 true great

Hooo Hooo Hooo Hooo. MERRY Christmas

@RossReviewsau

7 ай бұрын

Imagine that under the tree 😭❤️

holy hell mate! thats a FGX!

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

🥵👌👌👌

Big thumbs up for being a manual

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍👍👍

If this rig had a short shift manual it would kill it 0 to 100 …

Nice car love it

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers 🤙

Looking for a good clean f6 falcon in NZ atm(dream car hard task!) Have to say tho now heard one of these in the flesh...that sound 👌 So question is f6 or xr8?

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

I’m team F6 lol but can’t go wrong with either

It's an animal Johnny lol,I love it even though I prefer the look of the older models,but I still wouldn't say no to owning it that's for sure,very nice review thanks Mate.

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

This was a killer! Seriously scary xr8

The only reason why it’s so good 😊 because of the unique tough Mustangs Coyote engine 💪🏼

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Miami for the win

that is a pure beast wow

@RossReviewsau

9 ай бұрын

It’s wild

does this have stock clutch?

What sort of 100-200 is this able to do?ps thanks for the wiper deal!

@RossReviewsau

Ай бұрын

glad you used the code! 100-200 im not sure but its SCARY!

4:13

Thanks

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

5 litre ftw. Such a pity the stands got the mt82 😮‍💨

Nice car. What is the power on 98?

@Grechieman

9 ай бұрын

520 something from memory

Geezus that's got more hp then the 483KW Holy Grail Premcar 😳😳😳

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Insane right😳🤯

@Xlerv8

2 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau absolutely it looked like the most hairy ride ever. Makes you wonder if semi slicks would have even got that power down.

@micke448

2 жыл бұрын

The Holy Grail is rated at the flywheel, this is rear wheel power

I like it best falcon ever made 👍👍

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Love a good falcon

Sounds like it's super car quick

@RossReviewsau

9 ай бұрын

Very

Five hundred fifty seven rear wheel kangaroo watts… what a machine 🤯

are these really reliable tryn to get one as a daily between the xr6 turbo and the xr8 and cant get much of information on these on longevity

@RossReviewsau

8 ай бұрын

Pretty reliable

@johnlennyagb_jsav

8 ай бұрын

What's your recommendation on the best one to buy I'm looking to buy one as a daily for about 5 years it should be an automatic then turn it into an extremely aggressive project car but I do not want to sacrifice any reliability for power

How do you feel about the Handling?

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a BIG car so you gotta be careful but steering felt nice.. and the suspension was good but might not be stiff enough for this HP

Imagine if ford made the fgx awd

@mrdoiii

2 жыл бұрын

There is / was a guy converting g6et's to awd

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Bro 👀😈🇦🇺 be crazy

@mrdoiii

2 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau kzread.info/dash/bejne/lG2Bo7qsaJCue7g.html

You should get the owner and stand outside the car with him so he can detail the mods list etc who built it tuned it

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

I wish I did! Next time I will.. I’ll be doing that more on my new channel

With only 40k on the clock, it's basically fresh out of the factory lol. Nice car

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Was so well done this xr8

That was a weapon

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

🚀

WOW! Nuff said.

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing eh

Nice.

That would sound spot on with a Turbocharger 🤤 👌

@RossReviewsau

3 ай бұрын

That would be cool!

Love to know what it runs in the quarter ?

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

So do I!

I expect he will need to upgrade the half shafts with 700 hp shafts.

Whats the quarter mile time for this machine!

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure eh!

Have you driven a stock fgx v8 supercharged? What 0-100 do they do?

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

They still do around 5-5.5 seconds if shifted right

@farmer3242

Жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau what about auto ones?

Beast of a falcon

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

So good

Beast!

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

😍

if I were to get a next car, that would be it.

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Wicked set up eh!

awesome engines ford power

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Yes they are!

Fgx sweet spot at 550kw mate 😊😊

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

The best spot eh😈

@mickdejager3910

2 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau I think so haha any ore is pointless unless it's for track days lol or dyno comps haha

Its a real pity we don't make this cars anymore.

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Such a shame eh

How would an FG Falcon compare to something like a BMW 340? Would you say this car is closer to a VW or BMW in terms of quality? Awesome review and unique car for a Canadian🌶🌶🔥🔥🤙🤙

@dariussmith2954

2 жыл бұрын

Id say better than any BMW cause you can keep it out of warranty

@sva60_cyyz59

2 жыл бұрын

@@dariussmith2954 I mean it is a simple car thats for sure

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Looks more like the VW but I’d take the falcon over any of them! Trust me a good Barra will change your life

@sva60_cyyz59

2 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau Yah that’s quite the machine, barra seems like a crazy motor🌶🌶🌶🌶

@mashinajoe

7 ай бұрын

A V8 5 series bmw is it's direct competitor. A bmw 340i is a beast. I have a heavily modified E92 N54.

How does it compare 12 months on against all the other cars youve reviewed ?

@RossReviewsau

8 ай бұрын

This is still one of the best falcons I’ve driven set up for track 👌

Where is the carbon tail shaft from?

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Not sure sorry

@Grechieman

Жыл бұрын

Kpm dude :)

Love to see that car ripp on a circuit track. Maybe even a 1/4 mile run.

@MrJAG

2 жыл бұрын

here is his KZread channel: kzread.infovideos

@stephenbachman132

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrJAG thankyou

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Would be epic to see a quarter mile run eh!

@stephenbachman132

2 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau im guessing it would run 10's or high 9's

Been itching for one since I seen these cars first time think it was forza horizon 3 if I’m not mistaken

Whats an interchiller?

@micke448

2 жыл бұрын

It uses the aircon to drop the temperature of the water in the water to air intercooler

Sounds like HELL IS COMING 🙉💪🏻

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

when you hear the whine! you better hold on haha

What a beast

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Monster 👹

@andrewzuiderduyn3159

2 жыл бұрын

Crazy mate

Cool 😎

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

😎😎😎

People don’t believe me the na fig xr6 is quicker than the xr8 lol

This level of power demonstrates why the 911 turbo is the king of using all of the available power to good use. 200hp less giving a sub 3 sec sprint to 100. Madness

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

The Porsche 911turbo is insane how quick it is

@johnsbackwithcommonsense7628

Жыл бұрын

This car is $80k with these mods these day's Porsche 911 Turbo $380k + big difference.

Did it have a stock tailshaft?

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Carbon fibre I think

@Grechieman

Жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau yep

That 6.1 sec to 100 is a cry for help. I saw first gear take off wasn’t right but…., what is the point of that much power and torque (and running it on E85 on top of it) if there is no traction. Actually the wheel spin didn’t look that bad. Try different tyres like Yokohama A52. Similar price to the Cup2 but superior traction.

@ReaLzEdits

2 жыл бұрын

I think he just didn't want to fry his expensive tyres hahaha.

@billetbarra6069

2 жыл бұрын

With that power you need drag radials on the street. Rd tires don’t work.

@ighfee

2 жыл бұрын

I did 6.5 in mine, it's a supercharged V8 ute, same thing, you cannot get the power down to the group d, the tyres smoke all the way past 100

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

It’s a 750hp RWD manual.😅 I ain’t a pro race car driver and i gotta be careful on the back roads

Great car but at that power the manual box is a real injustice to its true potential With a TH400 and transbrake this car would be complete

@adami2140

2 жыл бұрын

Its a drag car then not a street car

@lloydchristmas2326

2 жыл бұрын

@@adami2140 I bet ya he takes it out just as much as a drag car so what’s the difference

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

I still love the manual

Perfect

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Epic ride eh

Can you introduce a new section in your reviews. After you do a 0-100, can you just send it?

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

? Lol 😂 I’m trying to stay on the right side of the law mate

@mrdoiii

2 жыл бұрын

😂 you can't deny you're tempted though

Wow man.

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Insane eh

8:40 Why not just take off in 2nd gear??

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely might have been better idk

Ross must be pinching himself every day

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

I do 🤣 blessed

Where’s the mod list?

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Description

Should’ve done 0-200 lol

@ighfee

2 жыл бұрын

Ok well Johnny did a review on my car, the black/yellow SS ute. To give you an idea, I was between Daly waters and Darwin and I overtook a road train, I was going 80km/h at his rear wheels and I was going 180km/h when I passed the driver in the cabin. So that's where all the acceleration is, in 3rd gear. Then later on I overtook 3 road trains in one go, again was going 80 at the rear, by the time I got to the cabin of the front road train I was going 245. And this was still in 4th gear.

@samthestoryman3757

2 жыл бұрын

@@ighfee nice man, I’ve probably watched it, I’ll definitely go back and have a looksey for your Ute though. SS utes are damn nice good on ya!

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Oh how I wish I could test that out 😈

A wrecker mechanic said the ford fg gts and fgx use mustang engines.

@DCWAGE

2 жыл бұрын

340khw 460bhp power

@thepetrifiedbard1646

2 жыл бұрын

They use a supercharged version of the coyote engine used in the Mustang

@xbgtfella

2 жыл бұрын

Yep called miami in Ford speak.

@MegaROCKY001

2 жыл бұрын

Ford Aus, used the Coyote block. They changed the crank pistons and supercharged it and more mods than that totalling $40 million in development back around 2009. It also included a further modified intercoled engine. Ford Australia and America recognised that the modifications were enough to warrant a name change from Coyote to Miami. Every engine was hand assembled and signed by the engine builder as per Ford Performance US standards and same as the GT HO phase 3 with QT stamp back in 1971 everyone balanced blueprinted and hand assembled by the the same builder.

@xbgtfella

2 жыл бұрын

Imagine if they threw 40 mill @ the barra what coulda been??

Wow. That’s all

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

😍🔥

whoot whoot whoot whoot :)

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥

I never heard about this car until now Maybe because ford doesn't sell this car in us and cad

@RossReviewsau

2 жыл бұрын

Rip America.. they would have loved this

@vishnushankeranujith5270

2 жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau of course they would 100%