Tickford Ford XR8 Falcon around Cote d'Azur

vat_man · Oct 16, 2001

Has anyone driven the Tickford racing Falcon around Cote d'Azur with the standard settings, with TCS and ACS turned off?

The last time I spun so many times I was ten years old spinning in circles trying to make myself dizzy in the back yard. That thing does not like the throttle applied while turning in any gear below fourth!!!

BrianCNorton · Oct 16, 2001

drive slower

Exccidium · Oct 16, 2001

gentle throttle application is what's required.
floor it in any car with out traction control and you'll spin, especially with the 600hp powerplant under the bonnet.

vat_man · Oct 16, 2001

Originally posted by Exccidium
gentle throttle application is what's required.
floor it in any car with out traction control and you'll spin, especially with the 600hp powerplant under the bonnet.

Actually, with the NA Tune I put on it, it's making rather more than 600hp - over 900.

It was more of an observation than a request for assistance.

Have you actually tried it?

Exccidium · Oct 17, 2001

i'm still trying to win the thing.

of all cars, and races, you can only win the Xr8 in one tournament. and an enduro at that.

vat_man · Oct 17, 2001

Must confess I bought it - call it misguided patriotism

Exccidium · Oct 18, 2001

i bought it to try out once but didn't save the game, 1.5 mil was a bit more than i wanted to spend on any car at that stage of the game.