Damn Aurion vs G6 in a 0-60 dash! - Page 3

Road Games · 19-04-2011, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by uranium_death

Now I'm feeling so fly...like a G6?

Sounds better than "fly like an onion, like an onion" , i mean orreeun
LOL...

prasac · 19-04-2011, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PRODIGAL SON

Sounds better than "fly like an onion, like an onion" , i mean orreeun
LOL...

takes me back to 2007 when Ford Australia was going to release an Orion

Ford did beat Toyota they did have the Orion first if i remember there was a Ford Orion released in the UK in the early 90's

Ben73 · 19-04-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Gobes32

Where did you find an Aurion driver willing to challenge you to a drag race, just curious......

Everyday in morning peak hour there is a Aurion driver somewhere racing flat floor away from every set of lights because they are late for work.
Well I have noticed that anyway.

Road Games · 19-04-2011, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben73

Everyday in morning peak hour there is a Aurion driver somewhere racing flat floor away from every set of lights because they are late for work.
Well I have noticed that anyway.

I haven't found a toyota driver yet that can out pedal me ... LOL fwd LOL.

Smoke Pursuit · 19-04-2011, 06:19 PM

one of my mates has a new Landcruiser dazza that might give you a run for your money.. LOL

davessleepin351 · 19-04-2011, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by EgoFG

I am not too fit, but I reckon I could beat any australian manufactured car across the lights on my repco 12 speed.

thats quote of the week for me...

zetec · 19-04-2011, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by PRODIGAL SON

I haven't found a toyota driver yet that can out pedal me ... LOL fwd LOL.

I know a few fwd Fords that'd force a rethink on some of your beliefs on fwd...

SteveJH · 19-04-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by davessleepin351

thats quote of the week for me...

Doesn't make it any less true.

FGII-XR6 · 19-04-2011, 06:59 PM

That really depends on what you expect from a car A RWD car in general is a better balanced configuration but FWD is cheaper to manufacture. Ultimately a RWD is superior to a skilled driver a FWD will always be a compromise all other things being equal

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Originally Posted by zetec

I know a few fwd Fords that'd force a rethink on some of your beliefs on fwd...

Gman_86_xr6 · 19-04-2011, 07:12 PM

So the Toyota Aurion is faster in a straight line than the Ford G6E, At least the Ford G6E TURBO is faster than the Aurion Turbo... Oh hang on i'm forgetting something here.

Really does it matter to anyone who actually owns one or would consider buying one, I doubt it.

glavas · 19-04-2011, 07:18 PM

i owned a trd aurion for 3 weeks(the supercharged one) it was quick in a straight line but man tourqe steer was very scary!!!!!!

Road Games · 19-04-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by zetec

I know a few fwd Fords that'd force a rethink on some of your beliefs on fwd...

Considering i humble the MPS boys on mountain runs .. I will sleep well tonight thanks

My32Doors · 19-04-2011, 07:31 PM

Who cares!?

Road Games · 19-04-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

one of my mates has a new Landcruiser dazza that might give you a run for your money.. LOL

Are you teasin me Brent ??

I ran 13.6 last wed ............check Boostcruisin'

prasac · 19-04-2011, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by glavas

i owned a trd aurion for 3 weeks(the supercharged one) it was quick in a straight line but man tourqe steer was very scary!!!!!!

i took one for a test drive, the torque steer was the best part of it, though the pedestrians on the footpath would tend to disagree

FGII-XR6 · 19-04-2011, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by glavas

i owned a trd aurion for 3 weeks(the supercharged one) it was quick in a straight line but man tourqe steer was very scary!!!!!!

Thats the bigest dissadvantage of FWD car big power = torque steer

tezxr8man · 19-04-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by malazn mafia

Hmm.. the day grandpa got sick of lawn bowls and decided to give motor racing a go

But hey, if I was grandpa and a bit too old to be working on cars, I'd rather the Aurion than wasting the pension on diff bushes, transmissions, engine mounts or whatever breaks on Falcons.

Falcon's and Aurions tend to be treated differently, i know a few oldies that look after their falcons and never have dramas with them.
I'd like to see an Aurion put up with the kind of punishment i put my falcon through

Struggo · 19-04-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by prasac

i took one for a test drive, the torque steer was the best part of it, though the pedestrians on the footpath would tend to disagree

Agree, torque steer is fun

I have had an Aurion as a compnay car, and they are quick. The engine is sweet and has a lovely rumble down low. The only reason I prefer both the Falcon and Commodore is their better implemented DSC/ESP.

If had to pick an Aurion, it would be either SX6 or ZR6, if only they could get their VSC right.

FalconXR6 · 19-04-2011, 08:24 PM

i had an aurion as a company vehicle for a few months and i've also driven a few nat atmo fg's (had an FG XR6 non-turb for a week).

from a standing start, i would suggest it would be level - if any car came out in front it would be down the driver (the aurion driver would need to be more skilled and know his / her car...they do torque steer and traction can be an issue).

throw a few corners into the mix and the aurion - in at-x form - is, frankly, dangerous to punt hard through corners. you can be smooth with it, but smooth = slow.

i liked the aurion but wouldn't buy one.
two reasons;
a) the seats were uncomfortable on long trips
b) i know it's the age old arguement but FWD really does hamper an otherwise excellent package

Auturbo6 · 19-04-2011, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by EgoFG

I am not too fit, but I reckon I could beat any australian manufactured car across the lights on my repco 12 speed.

ROFLMFAO

Comment of the month hands down. In relation to the topic. Aurion all the way. Falcons too heavy off the line.

jmack · 19-04-2011, 08:35 PM

some people just have to realise no matter how fast they think their car is there will always be one quicker out there.so just enjoy what u have

geckoGT · 19-04-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by PRODIGAL SON

Considering i humble the MPS boys on mountain runs .. I will sleep well tonight thanks

MPS's are not the best handling FWD, I could think of many that will wipe the floor with you on a tight twisting track.

13.6, 1800 kg Falcons do not steer as well as some of the FWD weapons out there. I should know, I have a 13.3 typhoon and a sporty FWD and I would take the FWD on a mountain road any day of the week.

jmack · 19-04-2011, 08:56 PM

some people just have to realise no matter how fast they think their car is there will always be one quicker out there.so just enjoy what u have

**Dave R** · 19-04-2011, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Black F6

lol 14.5 being called quick

, just saying

14.5 for a stock pensioner sled is definitely quick, you just need to get a bit of perspective on things.

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Originally Posted by geckoGT

13.6, 1800 kg Falcons do not steer as well as some of the FWD weapons out there. I should know, I have a 13.3 typhoon and a sporty FWD and I would take the FWD on a mountain road any day of the week.

Spot on, particularly with stock suspension Falcons are just too heavy to tackle proper twisty roads, I drive a current Mazda3 every now and then and it would lunch my car on any twisty road!

Road Games · 19-04-2011, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by geckoGT

MPS's are not the best handling FWD, I could think of many that will wipe the floor with you on a tight twisting track.

13.6, 1800 kg Falcons do not steer as well as some of the FWD weapons out there. I should know, I have a 13.3 typhoon and a sporty FWD and I would take the FWD on a mountain road any day of the week.

Are you openly admitting that you would be willing to break the law around Springbrook and prove me wrong Lynton??

Road Games · 19-04-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Adrenaline

14.5 for a stock pensioner sled is definitely quick, you just need to get a bit of perspective on things.

Spot on, particularly with stock suspension Falcons are just too heavy to tackle proper twisty roads, I drive a current Mazda3 every now and then and it would lunch my car on any twisty road!

If you openly admit a mazda will lunch your favourite car then you have not spent enough money on your driveline !!

geckoGT · 19-04-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PRODIGAL SON

Are you openly admitting that you would be willing to break the law around Springbrook and prove me wrong Lynton??

Not at all, some of the roads I know of, if you could take the corners at the speed limit you are an absolute legend and you are driving in a full race car.

Perhaps a race day at the Mt Cotton hill climb should be on the cards.

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14.5 for a stock pensioner sled is definitely quick, you just need to get a bit of perspective on things.

Especially when you consider it is just 0.3 secs slower than the legendary GTHO Phase 3.

Franco Cozzo · 19-04-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by au3xr6

Thats the bigest dissadvantage of FWD car big power = torque steer

*Torque

Anywhoo, I'd put a 1999 DC2 Integra Type R against a Falcon in the twisties any day and I'd put money on it too.

geckoGT · 19-04-2011, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PRODIGAL SON

If you openly admit a mazda will lunch your favourite car then you have not spent enough money on your driveline !!

Strange, I thought the discussion was about stock cars. Spend equivalent money on the driveline of the Mazda and it would probably still lunch a big barge of a falcon in the twisty stuff.

Road Games · 19-04-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by geckoGT

Strange, I thought the discussion was about stock cars.

You of all people should know better than to challenge me ?

I take all comers on any piece of road or track .. I have a skid pan day coming up in Gympie where i am organising to shut a few turbo forum bois down !!

I will PM you the link