Colin
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If hes not arsed i'll take his order slot 
Comp Mo's or the like in White would look fantastic on the white car. Just need to find a supplier of something similar in 19".
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BluKoo
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Yup. I'm thinking OZ.
The Mk1 RS wheels were OZ, so that would kinda tie in.
Yeah, he is interested. He's thinking about buying a second one
[Edited on 18-02-2009 by BluKoo]
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Colin
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What sort of OZ wheels can you get that look motorsport?
Second one? What for? I cant see these retaining value like the mk1!!
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BluKoo
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Just been having a look at the OZ wheel range, and its quite shit actually.
BBS will probably be the best bet if he's willing to shell out that much.
He was talking about buying one of the last ones to be made if the car was a hit and it looked like they were going to hold their value.
Since it looks like he's going to have an early one, his will be the oldest in a few years time.
He just likes to have the best of the best.
[Edited on 18-02-2009 by BluKoo]
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BluKoo
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I think i might be in love...
19" BBS CH in white 
I also lowered it about 40mm.
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Graham88
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That looks the daddy.
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Jill
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quote:
Originally posted by Adam_B
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Originally posted by Jill
Bit like vauxhall making any model and sticking a vxr badge on it to try and give it a bit more credential tbh *just my opinion* I mean vauxhall meriva, zafira vxr wtf.
Its nothing like that at all RS has proper motorsport pedigree since the begining of time, VXR has been around 5 mins!
I was being SARCASTIC!!!!! Hence the face! VXR is nothing and will never be anything like the RS marque!!
JILL 
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Ojc
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Be prepared to eat your words, RS of late are shit. They were good in the 80's early 90's since they average at best.
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BluKoo
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
Be prepared to eat your words, RS of late are shit. They were good in the 80's early 90's since they average at best.
What are you basing that on?
The Mk1 Focus RS was a great car, and that was the only RS since the Escort Cosworth.
[Edited on 19-02-2009 by BluKoo]
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Ben G
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Originally posted by *JonnyG*
Why do they still make the fog light cover red still? :confused:
because it's probably cheaper to use clear bulbs and red plastic then red bulbs and clear plastic.
it's only 15 quid or so from ford to get a clear one anyway, like the one i have.
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wilson_sri
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quote:
Originally posted by BluKoo
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Originally posted by Ojc
Be prepared to eat your words, RS of late are shit. They were good in the 80's early 90's since they average at best.
What are you basing that on?
The Mk1 Focus RS was a great car, and that was the only RS since the Escort Cosworth.
[Edited on 19-02-2009 by BluKoo]
What are you basing that comment on? Have you drove one?
I drove a couple when i worked for Ford. They are good cars, when comparing it to a focus ST170! But are far from being a great car. Very over rated, but its just a prime example of "Oh, it says RS. It must be awesome!"
Lets face it, its now turned into a reason for ford to sell cars at a rediculous price tag.
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Ben G
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his dad owned one, so i say his opinion is a very objective one
[Edited on 19-02-2009 by Ben G]
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wilson_sri
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Fail 
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BluKoo
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Yeah, i've driven it a good few times, so i know how good it is.
[Edited on 19-02-2009 by BluKoo]
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BluKoo
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oops
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Paul_J
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quote:
Originally posted by BluKoo
I think i might be in love...
19" BBS CH in white
I also lowered it about 40mm.
Looks a lot better on those wheels... something about the standard wheels... they just look a bit shit.
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BluKoo
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It actually looked a little odd with those wheels until i lowered it.
The new ride hight makes a big difference.
Which is a bugger cos my dad will never lower his.
[Edited on 19-02-2009 by BluKoo]
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Graham88
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Cut the springs when he's not looking!
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Ojc
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The Focus RS Mk1 isn't as good as people make out. The Megane R26 is a better car for a lot less money, it's just because it has an RS badge on it.
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mwg
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you dont half go on sometimes
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BluKoo
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Okay, the Escort Cosworth was seen as a great RS. Agreed?
Escort Cosworth:
227 BHP
4WD,
1304 KG,
0-60 = 5.60 seconds
Focus RS:
212 BHP
FWD
1278 KG
0-60 = 6.4 seconds
So the Focus is 26kg lighter than the Cossie, but its also 15 BHP down.
Therefore the Cosworth still has more BHP per Ton.
The Cosworth has 4WD, so its quicker to 60 and in theory, it will be able to put the power down earlier, and it will handle better round a relatively tight track.
If you watch this video, you'll see that the Focus, is only 1.5 seconds slower than the Cossie. Okay, its about ten years newer, but still not a bad effort for a less powerful front wheel drive car.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NY5XEyAqmf0#
Heres another video...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBHQobVdk9U
Yes, I know these are both made for the TV, so they may be slightly biased or innacurate, but considdering I have done several thousand miles accross country backroads in one, I can back these up.
[Edited on 20-02-2009 by BluKoo]
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SVM 286
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quote:
Originally posted by BluKoo
So what shape, colour and poisition would you have put it?
The reason its black is because part of the design is to have bits of "piano black" details on the car. The spoiler, the front of the bonnet, the grill in the front bumper, the rear bumper and the mirrors. It adds contrast to the car and in my opinion, it makes it look more interesting.
Something that follows the lines of the car, in the same colour and where it should be on the tailgate really. Just looks wrong. A mismatch.
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SVM 286
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Originally posted by wilson_sri
i love all the old RS fords right . But feel they are just ruining the legendary name now and are going to start dragging it through the mud.
I love the sweet irony of that statement.  
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BluKoo
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First RS Video review from Autocar...
http://www.autocar.co.uk/VideosWallpapers/Videos.aspx?AR=238360&CT=V
And a written review from The Times.
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Sometimes it’s good to annoy people. Today, as wealthy supercar drivers sit down to read about how I got on driving the new Ford Focus RS, they may be regretting investing six-figure sums in their fragile pieces of automotive one-upmanship. Because this 300bhp hyper-hatch will leave any supercar standing.
Okay, I should qualify that. It will leave them standing across country, on your favourite B road. But seeing as that’s where any self-respecting petrolhead gets their kicks, the new Focus RS represents the biggest upset to the establishment since Audi harnessed four-wheel drive for its quattro in the 1980s.
More HERE
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Paul_J
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Looks good in that vid... I look forward to fifth gear review...
Looks like it's going to be pretty unbeatable on track, especially if people tune them up to 380+ bhp
Proof FWD cars with LSD's are very capable and it's not 'Well unless its RWD it won't be good handling'
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