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can't see that this is posted elsewhere which surprises me a little. apologies if it is a double post. Perhaps Richard isn't as well known here as he is in Europe, but without him we wouldn't have had many of the great cars we have seen over the last 20 years
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He was a great engineer. Was all about getting a vehicles dynamics spot on. Had a big reputation for being one of the best vehicle dynamics engineers going around, and won a few awards for his work. RIP.
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Ford screwed the Falcon
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Falcon: 1960 - 2016 My cars Current ride 2016 FG X XR6 - 6 speed manual Previous rides 2009 FG XR6 - 6 speed auto 2006 BF MkII XT ESP - 6 speed auto 2003 BA XT V8 - 5 speed manual 1999 AU Forte - 5 speed manual 1997 EL Fairmont - 4 speed auto 1990 EAII Fairmont Ghia - 4 speed auto |
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Ford screwed the Falcon
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I'd like to see the Control Blade IRS in a FWD application! ![]()
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Falcon: 1960 - 2016 My cars Current ride 2016 FG X XR6 - 6 speed manual Previous rides 2009 FG XR6 - 6 speed auto 2006 BF MkII XT ESP - 6 speed auto 2003 BA XT V8 - 5 speed manual 1999 AU Forte - 5 speed manual 1997 EL Fairmont - 4 speed auto 1990 EAII Fairmont Ghia - 4 speed auto |
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![]() Ref this article from 2002: https://www.goauto.com.au/future-mod...-22/13712.html Quote:
BACK ON TOPIC: Yes Richard Parry-Jones contributed significantly to how modern Fords feel and drive, and they are all the better for it. This included the BA Falcon and Territory. If my memory is correct he spent I week touring Tasmania in a Territory to assess the vehicle's dynamics. [EDIT] Gotta love the internet, this one from 2004 : https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-new...erritory-13930 Quote:
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