Id like to see a Cobolt blue type colour if not the gold off the Xplod.
I think that by the time we get through the next couple of T Series models and they are genuienly taking the fight upto HSV in speed and sales we {Ford enthusiasts} will have alot more time for the T Series and finnaly will be able to see them as a step above the XRs. Selling a GTHO, a super hot 6 aswell as real T Series, some blown Coupes and the Mustang and dropping the Cougar will have people realising that anything out of an FTE showroom deserves respect. As said before FTE needs race marketing. They will need different looks too.
XRs i think will be the car to buy for majority of buyers after Ford wins in racing. As we know much better engines are now needed for the XR6s and once they get them they will do really well as will the XR8. These cars are already recognised as part of the Falcon lineup which is a top sign.
HSVs are seen as virtually a totally different company to Holden which is why HSV get so touchy every time the new SS is classed as getting towards the agressiveness of a Clubsport. FTE is seen as what? We can only hope that the above vehicles will seperate the confusion which will be hard considering they are caught in between FTE,Tickford and Ford its not as simple as Holden OR HSV.
How about FTE getting some good looking badges with a much more agressive eagle on it that say FTE and only come on the T Series and GTs and even Mustang and the Coupe could be the first if its sold through FTE. It would be the simpliest way to get the FTE name associated with the HOTEST Fords that money can buy and would earn even more respect than the Tickford badge which wont be seen as anything less than it is already because it will still be on XRs which will always do well provided they look good,go hard,handle well and are affordable and appart from a few T Series and GTs of old its all theyve been on anyway. Perhaps get some numbers like HSVs also 260i,300i etc. Alot of people fall for that. Dont want to go on but i think very well desighned FTE badges with the eagle will do a damn lot to unconfue the brands of course the cars have to be better for the badge to be better.