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Car has been picked up. when we got home, we noticed smoke coming out of the exhaust, it smells like burning plastic. My brother had to go to work, so he is hoping it is just something melting in the exhaust and should stop. Do you think it could be anything else?
Apart from that the car seems perfect. The electric drivers seat is pretty nifty, and the premium sound looks good and goes well.
When we got home we noticed a few chips on the paint, one on the spoiler and one on the inside door, somehow we missed them on inspection at the dealer.
It had 27kms on the car when we got it, is that normal these days. P.S, the AU was bought as a demo, so we don't remember what the norm is from his EL Ghia.
Oh and another thing, it doesn't sound like a v8. LOL.
The smoke and burning smell is noramlly just the factory exhaust coating burning off. This should clear up in a few days depending on how many km you do. Get your dealer to fix the scratches, it should be no problem. Last of all, no its does not sound like a V8, but it sure will go like one when run in..maybe even better. The six does have a reasonable exhaust note to IMO.
Thanks for the reply mate. That smoke is actually quite embarassing, hmmmm. Couldn't they pre-burn the coating before we drive off into the public eye? Smoke was pouring out of it.
We will contact the dealer ASAP about the scratches, but my bro doesn't even have time with work and all.
I await his arrival home so we can go for lappies, if the tight a*se will take me. Hahaha.
You could be right, maybe it's just the sound of his Xr8 that makes it sound faster. But I honestly think his 220 goes like a bat out of hell, and if you look at the power to weight ratio the 220 has a better power to weight.
No it doesnt
AU XR8 220 7.54kg/kw (1660kg)
BA XR6 Turbo 7.22kg/kw (1730kg)
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The Dealer will fix the paint chips as soon as my brother can get off work to get it done. So far the car is marvellous and seems to be getting better.
Is there a thread which lists the mods Turbo owners have done to their car?
If not, anyone interested in putting up what they have done and what difference it makes? Even simple things such as adding a high flow air filter.
You will need to enter either your VIN1 (Vehicle Identification Number) or your SIDO1 number. Photos will be sent to you in an email message.
Photos are available after your Dealer has reported the delivery of your vehicle to Ford. Photos will be kept by Ford for a period of 6 months from the vehicle build date.
Thanks CDAA for that link. Photos were sent to me relatively quick. One funny thing i noticed is the picture of the XR at FPV is named "Tickford1", anyone else noticed this?
Two quick questions about the new car,
Firstly, my brother and I have noticed the brakes seem hard to apply compared to the AU2, you really have to push hard on them, is this normal?
Secondly, is the steering meant to feel pretty hard to turn, even at slow speeds? My bro normally drives with one hands, and he struggles to turn corners even at higher speeds without the use of two. And yes, we know you are meant to drive with two hands, but the steering is so stiff compared to the previous car.
give it 5000ks....after about that mine felt like it found another gear!!....trust me dude the turbo sounds AWESOME...you just cant hear it inside the car...but it does things that other cars these days dont...like burbling when you back off and slow down...and when u flik the revs up on a down-change its magnificant. just gotta be outside the car to reeli hear it tho! if ur into the noise, drive with ya windows down!! great choice by ur bro.
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