Finally a genuine "Police Special" from the NSW Cops - Page 3

FGII-XR6 · 21-11-2012, 10:14 PM

because they need to be able to keep up with the criminal scum who try to run

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Originally Posted by Wretched

why the need for 400kw in a cop car?

FGII-XR6 · 21-11-2012, 10:16 PM

what you have to realise is they get then at govco pricing with no tax ( GST) so when they sell them they will probably make a profit

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Originally Posted by anto

Waste of taxpayer money, then again what's new.

Auslandau · 21-11-2012, 10:17 PM

C'mon ..... over the stupid and negative comments. 1 more FPV was sold .... and has made the media for the right reasons. I can absolutely promise you, the police did not pay retail, it was cheaper than a paddy wagon, is used for promo and it is not a Holden, WRX or something else foreign.

Cant some of you people just start seeing the positives for a change ..... ? Everything to some is just so glum!!!

AdamXR6 · 21-11-2012, 10:24 PM

Being the proud owner of the original "heat 6" turbo BA falcon , I will be watching like a hawk for this to come up at auction. We got ours at a sweet price at the auctions in brissy a couple of years ago but that would make a fine replacement IMO. Keep buying them boys in blue cause it makes it more affordable for us normal people.

pursuit57 · 21-11-2012, 10:43 PM

Auction later ? Your out of luck..
Earlier I posted that (a rumour) it was going into an South Western Sydney Area Command.
Nope...after PR duties looks like going into the Police Museum Sydney.
Suppose at least we can drool over it down there !

AdamXR6 · 21-11-2012, 11:02 PM

Oh well , don't take this the wrong way but damn I hope your wrong.

XPL37V · 21-11-2012, 11:14 PM

Was at the drags tonight and apparently work was done by Intune

pursuit57 · 21-11-2012, 11:14 PM

Hey Adam, sorry buddy but have a look see...

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?s...131362&type=1y

BluXR6T · 21-11-2012, 11:17 PM

I reckon this could be test bed for the HO. And I believe the car was located, and still could be in the south western part of Sydney.

FPV-HSV · 21-11-2012, 11:23 PM

That's mean as ****...!

I hope i will see it around!

They should have brought a XY GT Back into the force!!! *drools*

b2tf · 21-11-2012, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BluXR6T

I reckon this could be test bed for the HO. And I believe the car was located, and still could be in the south western part of Sydney.

here we go.................

BluXR6T · 21-11-2012, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

here we go.................

Only my opinion mate, not trying to start anything.

vanman_75 · 22-11-2012, 12:24 AM

Only re- badged with its real hp , good stuff .

But I still got him I reckon ..

Buntz · 22-11-2012, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by XR6_661

I remember when the police in Cairns had a typhoon HWP car. I also remember bailing them up in Port Douglas and asking a million and one questions about it. Haha

I would try to get the attention of the police in this car just so I could talk to them about it.

CAMS290 · 22-11-2012, 01:08 AM

I read somewhere that this one is going into the Police HWP museum when it is finished with it's official duties.

Have a look at Bob's old banger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxFLorc05fY

Moby Vic · 22-11-2012, 01:14 AM

Max Rockatansky would be jealous.

burnz · 22-11-2012, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Sprint

kinda stupid since they give up at 160kmh.

Also the point is not to engage in high speed chases for obvious reasons.

thats why they have road spikes, a radio and a helicopter.

"kinda smart", if you can out accelerate your bad guy at every turn,
it would be demoralizing,,, cant out run him may aswell give up.

Sprint · 22-11-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by burnz

"kinda smart", if you can out accelerate your bad guy at every turn,
it would be demoralizing,,, cant out run him may aswell give up.

No !, the whole idea is not to engage in a 250kmh chase that can be a public killer or even kill the speeding driver, nothing beats a radio or chopper.

there is no need for a fast police car becuase they have radios, road spikes and work as a team ect.

Moby Vic · 22-11-2012, 08:34 AM

The quicker the police can overtake, the shorter the chase. Remember that the bad guy is already moving, and the officer is parked when the chase begins.

dallasv8 · 22-11-2012, 08:53 AM

definitely good promotion for FPV and Ford.
i like it

tweeked · 22-11-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Sprint

No !, the whole idea is not to engage in a 250kmh chase that can be a public killer or even kill the speeding driver, nothing beats a radio or chopper.

there is no need for a fast police car becuase they have radios, road spikes and work as a team ect.

This soft approach is why there is so many crashes in abandoned pursuits now, the moron does not slow down when the pursuit is abandoned, and they are encouraged to drive dangerously to end the pursuit. Anyway, that is another argument.

So many positives about this

It is an Aussie built car.
Builds a bridge between the Highway Patrol and the modded car set.
May even show that modded cars are not evil
Gets people talking about the GT

flappist · 22-11-2012, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Sprint

No !, the whole idea is not to engage in a 250kmh chase that can be a public killer or even kill the speeding driver, nothing beats a radio or chopper.

there is no need for a fast police car becuase they have radios, road spikes and work as a team ect.

No actually the whole idea is to bluff the idiots into thinking they have no chance so they don't misbehave.

The same reason why bouncers have "tough guy" mustaches, muscle shirts and tattoos.........

**Papa Smurf** · 22-11-2012, 10:36 AM

I like it.

pursuit57 · 22-11-2012, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by flappist

No actually the whole idea is to bluff the idiots into thinking they have no chance so they don't misbehave.

The same reason why bouncers have "tough guy" mustaches, muscle shirts and tattoos.........

Bluff - agree and disagree... you watch HWP on 7/Prime last night ?
Perfect example with the goose on a new unregistered/uninsured bike which could outrun any HWP chaser...only got caught after slowing from 150kmh cause he couldn't ride and hit a car head on at roundabout...
When HWP talked to him they said "they were just about to call it off" the goose responded with "I was hoping that"
12 months jail, licence loss 2 yrs & I think $500 ? should have been double that - that's the deterent and more HWP vehicles actually on the road targetting these idiots - not PR or bluffs.

Uwish · 22-11-2012, 12:51 PM

It will be a write off soon enough.
Because police are such great drivers....not
Plus Police are that highly skilled at driving they can still hold a mobile phone whilst driving ;)

superfly · 22-11-2012, 02:40 PM

Awesome!!

Sweeet looking cop car.

malazn mafia · 22-11-2012, 03:37 PM

Wow.. big contrast to the Camry and n/a Lancer patrol cars all around Sydney or the policeman patrolling on a pushbike (no kidding).

Zaxx · 22-11-2012, 04:05 PM

So what did it run at WSID ?

**GasoLane** · 22-11-2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Sprint

No !, the whole idea is not to engage in a 250kmh chase that can be a public killer or even kill the speeding driver, nothing beats a radio or chopper.

there is no need for a fast police car becuase they have radios, road spikes and work as a team ect.

Ah, spoken like a true city dweller where they have a number of Helicopters, and other cars with spikes etc all close by.

In the rural/country areas the other 'team' members could be 100kms away and no amount of 'teamwork' on the radio will help them.

Moo Man · 22-11-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by CAMS290

I read somewhere that this one is going into the Police HWP museum when it is finished with it's official duties.

Have a look at Bob's old banger
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxFLorc05fY

Filling the old banger up with Homebrand Engine Oil @1:50 ?????? The old girl's obviously not as fussy as her modern day equivalents.