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EddyEdwards · 17-07-2006, 05:46 PM

I got a ride in a BA GT once, and that was just incredible... anyone been in these newer models? The car just takes up with monstrous torque and incredible speed, the sound of the engine revving is just blissful to my ears, the first two shifts putting you back into your seat as you accelerate way into the high 100's before changing to 4th gear. I noticed something with the BA that Ive heard from other people. It DOES feel slow and then you look at the speedo and your like OMG! It was something else.

So anyway, was wondering if anyones experienced the new beast?

chipa · 17-07-2006, 11:35 PM

Many times, however I love the Typhoon better. After driving both I agree with all the reviews, The Typhoon is just as fast if not faster and handles better as well. Plus the Typhoon has plenty of potential. If my brothers EF can be producing 260kw atw with a similar sized turbo on 9psi, I'm sure there's plenty to get out of the Barra.....

But, I gotta admit I still have a soft spot for a nice sounding Ford V8 at full noise. It didn't help growing up with an old man obsessed with 460 cubic inches....

Ripper323 · 18-07-2006, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chipa

It didn't help growing up with an old man obsessed with 460 cubic inches....

Does he give you crap now about your little "rice burner" that you drive?
My old man is exactly the same, the bigger the better, and must have carbys

Until I took him for a ride in my mates S14, and he couldn't believe it was only a 2L! I think I converted him a little that day

chipa · 18-07-2006, 12:46 PM

He has always know how good the little cars are, although he still calls them rice burners. He was surprised how well my car went and handled though...

But I do agree with him that there is no substitute for cubic inches when you're talking about an all purpose car. Of course modern factory turbo engines are slowing changing that.

Tom · 18-07-2006, 01:45 PM

omg i cream over the roar of a V8..

and i especially love the BA XR and FPV models..

the S/SS/HSV and XR/FPV are really the only Holden and Fords i like..

and i die everytime i see a F6 Typhoon or Tornado ute.. sigh *dreams*

mitch · 18-07-2006, 01:58 PM

Hi everyone - havent been here for a while, but its good to be back!

Ok, it was a BA, not a BF, but through work i managed to get a ride with Will Davison around Mt Panorama (at 60km/hr) in a Typhoon in the week leading up to last years Bathurst 1000.

Thats an experience i won't soon forget - the lap, and the car, the pull of the car (even up to 60) out of forrests elbow is incredible!

Mitch

Tom · 18-07-2006, 03:42 PM

The F6 Typhoon Drift car is ultimate sexxx!

17-07-2006, 05:46 PM	#1
EddyEdwards Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 'Tomago', near Newcastle NSW Posts: 105 View Photos By: EddyEdwards	Fpv Gt-p (bf) I got a ride in a BA GT once, and that was just incredible... anyone been in these newer models? The car just takes up with monstrous torque and incredible speed, the sound of the engine revving is just blissful to my ears, the first two shifts putting you back into your seat as you accelerate way into the high 100's before changing to 4th gear. I noticed something with the BA that Ive heard from other people. It DOES feel slow and then you look at the speedo and your like OMG! It was something else. So anyway, was wondering if anyones experienced the new beast? __________________ Team G-SPEC!

17-07-2006, 11:35 PM	#2
chipa Crazy Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sydney Car: FPV F6 Typhoon Posts: 1,372 View Photos By: chipa	Many times, however I love the Typhoon better. After driving both I agree with all the reviews, The Typhoon is just as fast if not faster and handles better as well. Plus the Typhoon has plenty of potential. If my brothers EF can be producing 260kw atw with a similar sized turbo on 9psi, I'm sure there's plenty to get out of the Barra..... But, I gotta admit I still have a soft spot for a nice sounding Ford V8 at full noise. It didn't help growing up with an old man obsessed with 460 cubic inches.... __________________ King Spring Lows, TWM short shifter, split eardrums, blah blah blah and a little voice saying "I wish I had a turbo" Updated 2007-03-19: Readers Rides Finally upgraded from the stock headunit

18-07-2006, 12:46 PM	#4
chipa Crazy Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Sydney Car: FPV F6 Typhoon Posts: 1,372 View Photos By: chipa	He has always know how good the little cars are, although he still calls them rice burners. He was surprised how well my car went and handled though... But I do agree with him that there is no substitute for cubic inches when you're talking about an all purpose car. Of course modern factory turbo engines are slowing changing that. __________________ King Spring Lows, TWM short shifter, split eardrums, blah blah blah and a little voice saying "I wish I had a turbo" Updated 2007-03-19: Readers Rides Finally upgraded from the stock headunit

18-07-2006, 01:45 PM	#5
Tom AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: sdf Car: 2004 Subaru Liberty 2.5i Posts: 274 View Photos By: Tom	omg i cream over the roar of a V8.. and i especially love the BA XR and FPV models.. the S/SS/HSV and XR/FPV are really the only Holden and Fords i like.. and i die everytime i see a F6 Typhoon or Tornado ute.. sigh dreams __________________

18-07-2006, 03:42 PM	#7
Tom AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: sdf Car: 2004 Subaru Liberty 2.5i Posts: 274 View Photos By: Tom	The F6 Typhoon Drift car is ultimate sexxx! __________________ Last edited by Tom; 20-07-2006 at 11:05 AM.

18-07-2006, 01:58 PM	#6
mitch Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ormiston, Qld Car: 1992 323 BG Astina Posts: 27 View Photos By: mitch	Hi everyone - havent been here for a while, but its good to be back! Ok, it was a BA, not a BF, but through work i managed to get a ride with Will Davison around Mt Panorama (at 60km/hr) in a Typhoon in the week leading up to last years Bathurst 1000. Thats an experience i won't soon forget - the lap, and the car, the pull of the car (even up to 60) out of forrests elbow is incredible! Mitch

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