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1425 Posts Member #: 690 Post Whore Norfolk |
1st Nov, 2009 at 04:33:13pm
but it is f***ing awesome.lol! not a fun trip back from Mansfield in it on Friday at rush hour mind.
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 3074 Posts Member #: 1348 Post Whore wakefield West Yorks |
1st Nov, 2009 at 04:42:41pm
John ,
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1425 Posts Member #: 690 Post Whore Norfolk |
1st Nov, 2009 at 04:51:20pm
Rick - I agree, in reality a rwd car would have been nice but I like small darty cars - strange that! and this RS is the best of the breed, the only other hatch I like was the MK5 GTI Golf but it just didn't have the special feel to it. Yes its a Sep 03 car so late on in the build - number 3021/4501, 1 owner very low mileage(original brakes/rear tyres!) car has a mountain of concours trophies with it and was owned by the guy whom probably knows more about the RS than anyone else. We were at Ford Fair back in Aug I saw this car from 50m away and knew that was the one to have, amongst the others there it just stood out. Just need the roads to dry out so I can drive it again.lol
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 3692 Posts Member #: 1833 Formally mini_majic Auckland, New Zealand |
1st Nov, 2009 at 05:33:59pm
Awesome! I love these cars, shame i cant afford one! |
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547 Posts Member #: 2928 Post Whore peterborough |
1st Nov, 2009 at 05:36:04pm
love these, but rick does one of these really out handle a mini? Jack Jones |
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1425 Posts Member #: 690 Post Whore Norfolk |
1st Nov, 2009 at 05:39:46pm
the trick with the Focus is it has acceptable damping and ride control on normal roads as well as amazing grip and precision on the twisties - something the minis can't compete with in both real world and performance terms If Carling made Mini engines
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3074 Posts Member #: 1348 Post Whore wakefield West Yorks |
1st Nov, 2009 at 06:09:21pm
In short yes.
On 1st Nov, 2009 just_jack said:
love these, but rick does one of these really out handle a mini? |
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 2909 Posts Member #: 83 Post Whore Glasgow, Scotland |
1st Nov, 2009 at 06:38:46pm
done some work on these and really do love how they drive, if i could afford one i wouldnt change a thing, great cars! turbo 16v k-series 11.9@118.9 :)
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Site Admin  8506 Posts Member #: 16 Sold the turbo and seeing what the C20XE can do! Near Lincoln |
2nd Nov, 2009 at 09:21:30am
Yup, i loved mine. looks a good buy john.
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3692 Posts Member #: 1833 Formally mini_majic Auckland, New Zealand |
2nd Nov, 2009 at 09:35:20am
Lets be honest, are any of the turbo mini drivers going to notice the torque steer of a factory car!! haha |
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1425 Posts Member #: 690 Post Whore Norfolk |
2nd Nov, 2009 at 11:10:44am
I was impressed by the lack of torque steer to be honest! thanks for the tips Iain!
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Site Admin  9407 Posts Member #: 58 455bhp per ton 12 sec 1/4 mile road legal mini Sunny Bridgend, South Wales |
2nd Nov, 2009 at 11:15:59am
Now I've got myself a van, I can do without a tow car, (although they are bloody handy) I'm very tempted to flog my mondeo st and get a focus RS in the new year On 15th May, 2009 TurboDave said:
I think the welsh one has it right! 1st to provide running proof of turbo twinkie in a car and first to run a 1/4 in one!! Is your data backed up?? one extra month free for all Turbo minis members, PM me for detials |
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Site Admin 8506 Posts Member #: 16 Sold the turbo and seeing what the C20XE can do! Near Lincoln |
2nd Nov, 2009 at 11:24:05am
Yeah i would have one if i didnt want a tow car, in fact thats the exact reason i sold mine! |
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 9258 Posts Member #: 123 Post Whore Betwix Harrogate and York |
2nd Nov, 2009 at 11:57:29am
On 1st Nov, 2009 just_jack said:
love these, but rick does one of these really out handle a mini? Minis have thier place in being considered to have amazing handling. Basically, on low to mid-speed corners they are amazing, the short wheel base and light weight means that they change direction very quickly. However, on an average B road there are lots of modern cars that will just drive around one. My Legasy is just so much faster on a B road where you need a bit more suspension movement and good damping. Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph
On 2nd Jan, 2013 fastcarl said:
the design shows a distinct lack of imagination, talk about starting off with a clean sheet of paper, then not bothering to fucking draw on it,lol On 20th Apr, 2012 Paul S said:
I'm mainly concerned about swirl in the runners caused by the tangential entry. |
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 2054 Posts Member #: 452 Post Whore Chester, UK |
2nd Nov, 2009 at 12:31:20pm
number plates made me hungry, nice car |
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48 Posts Member #: 4179 Member Cumbria |
2nd Nov, 2009 at 05:51:07pm
nice looking vehicle. i considered one of these when i was looking for a fastish car. i bought a 1995 escort cossie instead. still wouldnt mind one though. 8-) Do it right the first time and make it mint!!!!!! |
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 5329 Posts Member #: 140 Proven 200+bhp & Avon Park 05,06,07 Class D 3rd place |
2nd Nov, 2009 at 10:00:12pm
Nice one John, looks nice Best 1/4 mile 13.2 seconds @116 mph
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