F6 for the rozzers

Lightning Strike GT · 27-09-2012, 04:59 PM

Had a quick look could not find a similar thread - if there is delete this one

Not too bad and the only info I have is also I hope it does not go south like the Porsche thread
Attached is the newest addition to the Fleet for Police.
These are the new FPV F6 Typhoons.
I believe 10 will be rolled out along with a few potential big GT's and eventually Holden's.

Don't be fooled by the brightness, if one is behind you the whole front end is unmarked so you wouldn't be able to tell

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LG17 · 27-09-2012, 05:00 PM

You mean you won't see the lights on the roof?

Smoke Pursuit · 27-09-2012, 05:01 PM

They have been running F6's in QLD and NSW for years.

QLD don't buy anymore except for upper management as drive cars. Currently QLD only runs XR6 Turbos and SS's (maybe a few other bits and pieces like 4 x Clubsport 325 SV's).

NSW has been running F6's for a long time, typically unmarked examples.

NSW police have ordered some R Spec GT's too I have been told.

FGII-XR6 · 27-09-2012, 05:03 PM

that would be a terrible job , being forced to drive one of these at speed would be a hardship I would be happy to endure

SteveJH · 27-09-2012, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Lightning Strike GT

Don't be fooled by the brightness, if one is behind you the whole front end is unmarked so you wouldn't be able to tell

Aside from that light bar up top of course.

As above, NSW Highway Patrol have been running F6's for years, mostly in the specialised task forces rather than in local forces though I believe.

deesun · 27-09-2012, 05:40 PM

The light bars get slimmer and slimmer and harder to see every year.

Hayden1 · 27-09-2012, 05:54 PM

I reckon they look sexy and the front of it being unmarked is a great idea, but those aerials and the light bar give it away. They should use the small lights that go on the grill and behind the windscreen, along the windows, next to the number plates etc. instead of the light bar.

Buntz · 27-09-2012, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by deesun

The light bars get slimmer and slimmer and harder to see every year.

Indeed, you probably wouldn't give it a second glance... and then the Falcon dive bombs you.

Fiesta_Man69 · 27-09-2012, 05:58 PM

Ch 7 just ran a story on the news on the highway patrol cars with all new cameras and tech in them (in time for the long weekend). Cost to the taxpayer $70K for the tech on top of the car....

Buntz · 27-09-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Fiesta_Man69

Ch 7 just ran a story on the news on the highway patrol cars with all new cameras and tech in them (in time for the long weekend). Cost to the taxpayer $70K for the tech on top of the car....

Can't complain if it's Aussie made tech, installed by Aussie technicians.

**DJM83** · 27-09-2012, 06:12 PM

Nothing new as Brent said QLD has had em in the past.
Heat 6

And an unmarked FG

SteveJH · 27-09-2012, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Fiesta_Man69

Ch 7 just ran a story on the news on the highway patrol cars with all new cameras and tech in them (in time for the long weekend). Cost to the taxpayer $70K for the tech on top of the car....

At least the electronics can be moved from car to car at turnover.

FGII-XR6 · 27-09-2012, 07:19 PM

lets face it they will always get good money back for an F6 when they finish with them so cost of the car is probably not an issue ( might even turn a profit after gov discounts)

Wretched · 27-09-2012, 07:22 PM

Waste of tax payer money and it goes against the government's speed kills campaign...oh wait...

**GasoLane** · 27-09-2012, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by deesun

The light bars get slimmer and slimmer and harder to see every year.

So do the radar unit's that sit on the windows

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Originally Posted by No.6

[URL="http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/video[/URL]

And not one Mr plod was wearing a High Viz vest

Road_Warrior · 27-09-2012, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DASH GT

NSW police have ordered some R Spec GT's too I have been told.

Hrmmm remind me in 12 months for auction time

No.6 · 27-09-2012, 07:39 PM

These F6's are the new cars equipped with the ability to automatically scan other cars for rego, mobile phone use and wether the driver or passengers are wearing seatbelts.

http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/video?vide...e-d616ae2aff46

b2tf · 27-09-2012, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by No.6

These F6's are the new cars equipped with the ability to automatically scan other cars for rego, mobile phone use and wether the driver or passengers are wearing seatbelts.

http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/video?vide...e-d616ae2aff46

ANPR is on all HWP vehicles, not just these F6's. They've had it going for a while now, It is also part of the reason why NSW won't be handing out rego stickers from next year.

No.6 · 27-09-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

ANPR is on all HWP vehicles, not just these F6's. They've had it going for a while now, It is also part of the reason why NSW won't be handing out rego stickers from next year.

Oh ok, i wasnt aware of that. The ACA story makes you think that these cars are the new fleet equipped with the technology, implying that all previous cars did not have them.

Well bottom line is guys, obey the law and you wont need to worry about these beautiful puppies pulling you over.

FGII-XR6 · 27-09-2012, 07:50 PM

taking gov discounts into account and resale value of an F6 they will probably make a profit

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Originally Posted by Wretched

Waste of tax payer money and it goes against the government's speed kills campaign...oh wait...

oceanwave54 · 27-09-2012, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Hayden1

They should use the small lights that go on the grill and behind the windscreen, along the windows, next to the number plates etc. instead of the light bar.

I was under the impression that police vehicles with the small LED lights behind the grill and on the dash/parcel tray could not engage in pursuits, which I would assume these would be required for[?]

FGII-XR6 · 27-09-2012, 10:09 PM

any police vehicle can engage in a pursuit ( even the camrys they use for generak duties)

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Originally Posted by oceanwave54

I was under the impression that police vehicles with the small LED lights behind the grill and on the dash/parcel tray could not engage in pursuits, which I would assume these would be required for[?]

Nikked · 27-09-2012, 10:13 PM

"Hey, Constable, lets see how fast that Porsche really is, race ya to maccas...last one has to shout"

Wretched · 27-09-2012, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by au3xr6

taking gov discounts into account and resale value of an F6 they will probably make a profit

It was a tongue in cheek comment referring to the hypocrites in the Porsche thread.

XR Martin · 27-09-2012, 10:21 PM

Thought there were bugger-all fleet discounts available on FPVs?

TheInterceptor · 27-09-2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by au3xr6

any police vehicle can engage in a pursuit ( even the camrys they use for generak duties)

This is true. I once saw a Tarago in a pursuit that ended near me one night!

FGII-XR6 · 27-09-2012, 10:35 PM

govco still get generous discounts and no GST and now ford have taken over FPV they will apply the same discount percentage as a povo pack falcon

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Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

Thought there were bugger-all fleet discounts available on FPVs?

Fiesta_Man69 · 27-09-2012, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Wretched

It was a tongue in cheek comment referring to the hypocrites in the Porsche thread.

And a very poor one at that...

Anyways, "best" pursuit vehicle I've seen is the pair of base model Lancers at the Penrith station... Mind, the taxpayer could pay for 5 of the Lancers for one of the highway patrol kitted out FPVs/SSs...

OZQUAD44 · 28-09-2012, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

ANPR is on all HWP vehicles, not just these F6's. They've had it going for a while now, It is also part of the reason why NSW won't be handing out rego stickers from next year.

Great, the police, using public money mind you. Get a super fast tool that instantly spots when people have forgotten to pay their rego, and the public lose the tool that they use to remind them that the rego is running out. If that doesn't make money I don't know what will.....

**Professor Farnsworth** · 28-09-2012, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by OZQUAD44

Great, the police, using public money mind you. Get a super fast tool that instantly spots when people have forgotten to pay their rego, and the public lose the tool that they use to remind them that the rego is running out. If that doesn't make money I don't know what will.....

The renewal slip generally reminds you it's running out..