Newbie.- Focus RS

[paul_rs]

Hi, i'm new to the forum, so i thought i'd say hello, and post up some pics of my car whilst i'm at it.

When i first had the car.





and a more recent picture with a mates saph cossie.



So far the mods have been kept simple, with just an induction kit, miltek exhaust and a bluefin remap. However there is more planned for 2007, and hopefully some more trackdays aswell.

Paul

[Sharief]

Nice.

And welcome.

[anonymous-user]

One of THE best cars i have ever owned

[flasher]

Nice one! Passed one of these in my ST on the M6 today looking mint as anything. Welcome.

[TonyHetherington]

Superb car, love 'em to bits! (ex Esc Cos owner)

Welcome

[Landy_girl]

welcome

[Sharief]

Nice mudflaps BTW.

[BrianTheYank]

I picked up an SVT focus which is basically the american version of the RS minus a bit, must say it makes a hell of a daily driver. Lots of fun for practically chips.

[roop]

Nice to see another RS on the forum. Welcome...!

[Adz The Rat]

Nice car!!
And that Saph looks gooooooregeous!!!!

[robcrezz]

BrianTheYank said:

I picked up an SVT focus which is basically the american version of the RS minus a bit, must say it makes a hell of a daily driver. Lots of fun for practically chips.

Sorry mate, but the SVT is nothing like the RS. Its more like our ST170.

[BrianTheYank]

robcrezz said:

BrianTheYank said:

I picked up an SVT focus which is basically the american version of the RS minus a bit, must say it makes a hell of a daily driver. Lots of fun for practically chips.

Sorry mate, but the SVT is nothing like the RS. Its more like our ST170.

is there really that big of a difference between the SVT and RS? I knew the RS had some ground on it but I thought the margin wasnt huge. Meh, ill just have to lump a turbo on.

[Mattt]

BrianTheYank said:

robcrezz said:

BrianTheYank said:

I picked up an SVT focus which is basically the american version of the RS minus a bit, must say it makes a hell of a daily driver. Lots of fun for practically chips.

Sorry mate, but the SVT is nothing like the RS. Its more like our ST170.

is there really that big of a difference between the SVT and RS? I knew the RS had some ground on it but I thought the margin wasnt huge. Meh, ill just have to lump a turbo on.

There is a massive difference i'm afraid - the guys over on Focaljet.com seem to have worked out ways to improve them though

Nice RS - is that a carbon front splitter in the second shot?

[Mattt]

Sorry - 3rd shot

[robcrezz]

BrianTheYank said:

robcrezz said:

BrianTheYank said:

I picked up an SVT focus which is basically the american version of the RS minus a bit, must say it makes a hell of a daily driver. Lots of fun for practically chips.

Sorry mate, but the SVT is nothing like the RS. Its more like our ST170.

is there really that big of a difference between the SVT and RS? I knew the RS had some ground on it but I thought the margin wasnt huge. Meh, ill just have to lump a turbo on.

Quite a bit. Its got a Garret GT2560 Turbo, Quaife LSD, Brembo brakes, Sachs racing dampers, differnet body kit, bucket seats etc

[Forthright MC]

very nice! theres a bit about the next RS in this weeks autocar, will have to be some car to better the original IMO!

[Mattt]

Forthright MC said:

very nice! theres a bit about the next RS in this weeks autocar, will have to be some car to better the original IMO!

I actually once applied for a position at Auto Express, I gave them a story about the new RS, but they said it was too realistic.

[RossiT]

Nice attempt at the new RS.

[alexg40]

The best looking Focus bar none, must be pretty rampant with the engine mods too.

[paul_rs]

Mattt said:

That new RS is a looker! Thanks for all the comments, especially considering some of the stunning cars that are on this forum.

Paul