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fir3vip3r

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3rd Dec 09 at 18:49

quote:
Originally posted by Jamie_Hastings1

quote:
Originally posted by fir3vip3r

quote:
Originally posted by mk4_boy
rs turbo standard is 132bhp..

and when ever do you see a standard rs turbo, there all chipped and boost turned sky high if any kevin has had there hands on it..

where as a xe nova/corsa has just had it dropped in by the local 'badboy'

so i would say its fair tbh..

a standard rs turbo thats been chipped? would that then make it not standard?

plus the RST's are much better than a mk2 astra GTE, so the redtop comments a bit dead

Better? In what way?

much better handling, and pretty much even in a straight line

Jambo

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3rd Dec 09 at 19:34

Myself i would love an S2 Rst. Probably a grey one. Gorgeous cars!

However the Astra GTe was famed for its handling where as the s2s werent?

Minty_Fresh

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3rd Dec 09 at 19:37

was thinking that, the rs turbo aint known for its good handling at all..

and in a straight line i would put my money on a gte all day long..

biswell

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3rd Dec 09 at 19:47

quote:
Originally posted by mk4_boy
dont just think it looks clean by its looks..

check underneath, boot floor, under carpets, battery tray all the common places on a rs turbo, and the main area underneath the kit..

known soooo many people rs turbos, reckon there mint and tbf they are, but underneath the kit is a different thing, they rot silly amounts underneath the kit (arches/skirts)

to get a nice one, there around £4k, well one worth buying imho as they do have alot of faults if people have messed with them which being an rs turbo it will 99% has..

and standard there slow as muck..

my mates got a

2 owner
80k miles (fsh)
black series 2 on 17" diamondcut 7 spokes, its a nice bit of kit
few nice tweaks to safe 180bhp just to take the edge

[Edited on 03-12-2009 by mk4_boy]

how can you say they are slow are you mad maybe a ford but their are great little cars

Minty_Fresh

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3rd Dec 09 at 19:49

i love my fords, im a ford bloke at heart, but they are slow, with a few tweaks there alot better..

biswell

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3rd Dec 09 at 19:53

quote:
Originally posted by mk4_boy
i love my fords, im a ford bloke at heart, but they are slow, with a few tweaks there alot better..

obvisouly any car is with a few tweaks .. but der defo not slow

Jon_C

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3rd Dec 09 at 20:50

I used to own a S2 (pics in my garage). I absolutely loved it. It was mildly tweaked and went quite well. Had to sell it when i wanted to move out of my parents house

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One day i will own another.

random dav

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3rd Dec 09 at 21:02

keep an eye out for ringers too, too many I.D's being sold about. But body work mainly, sunroof casette is a nightmare, as is battery tray, fuse box tray.

WRLFC !

Project cars

Minty_Fresh

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3rd Dec 09 at 21:10

buy my mates van..

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-Escort-RS-Turbo-Van-RS1600i-lookalike_W0QQitemZ160376780749QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item25573377cd

random dav

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3rd Dec 09 at 21:12

That van is cool, buy my S1

WRLFC !

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Minty_Fresh

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3rd Dec 09 at 21:13

his ecos is forsale aswell, can just make it out in the pictures..

fir3vip3r

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3rd Dec 09 at 21:22

quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Myself i would love an S2 Rst. Probably a grey one. Gorgeous cars!

However the Astra GTe was famed for its handling where as the s2s werent?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf214j7ev1k

standard v standard the RST is a much better car having owned and run both, the RST wins it all day long for me

chrex

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3rd Dec 09 at 22:45

^^ i was just about to post that link. the RS turbo's are bloody quick. Weigh nothing and the CVH is a really grunty 1.6 (even in n/a form), so pulls really well. I do love RST's, both S1 and S2, and the attention you get when you are in one is unbelievable.

tbh, they are worth the money you have to put in for welding. wont cost more than £500 normally, and they are now starting to gain value...so a tidy one will actually pull itself up.

Crackin cars!

DizzyRebel

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3rd Dec 09 at 23:02

10 years ago they used to be a chavs car. Now when i see an S2 its usally a ford nut whos wanted one since he was 4 or an older bloke re living his youth.

RS turbo is a cult car, and well worth investing in a good one as they are only going to go up in value.

As for the astra gte being famed for its handling? it received lots of bad press for its handling, it was its straight line stomp that it was famed for.

dhanson08

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4th Dec 09 at 08:36

to me rs turbos just have something about them.i cant put my finger on it.but imo its a great classic, and your not as bothered about the speed when your in one anyway,believe me

dhanson08

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4th Dec 09 at 08:44

if you want piece of mind i would buy this and build it up.it will prob cost around 3-4k but as i said youll have piece of mind and a mint rst

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bare-Metal-Restored-Series-2-RS-Turbo-Escort-Project_W0QQitemZ180437275121QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item2a02e651f1

SVM 286

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4th Dec 09 at 20:18

quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Myself i would love an S2 Rst. Probably a grey one. Gorgeous cars!

However the Astra GTe was famed for its handling where as the s2s werent?

Astra has a beam axle. S2 has wishbones.

fir3vip3r

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4th Dec 09 at 20:20

quote:
Originally posted by SVM 286

quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Myself i would love an S2 Rst. Probably a grey one. Gorgeous cars!

However the Astra GTe was famed for its handling where as the s2s werent?

Astra has a beam axle. S2 has wishbones.

ahh SVM's here to whip out his turbo... lovely car

SVM 286

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4th Dec 09 at 20:21

It's a pain in the arse.

SVM 286

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4th Dec 09 at 20:22

Presently being punished for being a bad girl.

SVM 286

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4th Dec 09 at 20:24

As said, go for one, but budget high, prepare to travel and buy the absolute best you can.

Then you can plough all your money and efforts in to making it silly fast and changing the gearbox every few months.

Chris x

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4th Dec 09 at 21:22

My uncle has had his prettey much from brand new. Did all the work to it around 10years ago. Running around 250-300bhp. Hasnt used it for the past 6-7years now tho. Sits in the garage or on the drive. Takes it out now and again to keep the rust off the brakes e.t.c.

Handles like its on rails. I would love one! and as other people have said, there now going up in price!