well thats that then time to move along........

Tim · 08-02-2010, 09:26 AM

Its been a hard thing to do after so many years but times come to move on ,bought a focus rs mk1 yesterday 14000 miles 03 plate well happy tbh drove mint cd aircon etc im getting old lol .Hard to se the old girl go in bits but thats that we had a good time together done great things etc so thanks to the NMS Chaps for there help focuc is booked in for a few tweeks already lol
Had some good times and theres no doubt she was a fast car ,and will be missed im sure christian of all people will understand the most lol.These younguns can have a crack at the records now lol Thanks to all that had a hand in the old girl

NMS just make my focus fast now .
tim

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Lloyd · 08-02-2010, 09:33 AM

shame to break it for spares mate,but iam sure you will have fun with the focus.

Christian and Beccy · 08-02-2010, 09:33 AM

Nice one Tim. Go out on a high. It's been a good few years for us all. Many good events, with good banter etc. Hopefully we can all meet up at Central Day or whatever without the stress of these old cars! LOL.

Ollie next eh??!!

James90RS · 08-02-2010, 09:34 AM

Fairplay Tim, it's been a great car

But I was going to say, I'm sure Christian and now you, are making the right decisions

timrud · 08-02-2010, 09:39 AM

Fair play Tim, IMO yours and ollies cars were/are the top of the tree as far as RST's went!

I'm sure Karl will do a top job on your FRS

Lambchop · 08-02-2010, 09:41 AM

Sorry to hear that Butch but FRS is a cracking choice. Love mine to bits. Get some sensible small mods to 300 bhp and it's a very nice car

It's Chezch Mate · 08-02-2010, 09:54 AM

Just out of interest, i'm about to spend £9k ish on a car and have almost made my mind up what to get, but have realised i can prolly srtetch to an FRS Mk1

What are they like when the miles creep ut to 50k+

Do they start to feel 'old' and need the dampers/bushes changed like most cars or are they still nice and tight ?

timrud · 08-02-2010, 10:37 AM

You could probably get a nice Mondeo for 9k lol

Even if you do have to change the bushes it's not the hardest or most costly job in the world. I wouldn't let it put me off a car!!

Pete 3dr · 08-02-2010, 10:54 AM

Tim, i,m SPEECHLESS...........

But i can understand too, all the best with the Focus mate, i loved mine and i,m sure Karl & Ollie & you can work some magic on it.....

It's Chezch Mate · 08-02-2010, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timrud

You could probably get a nice Mondeo for 9k lol

Even if you do have to change the bushes it's not the hardest or most costly job in the world. I wouldn't let it put me off a car!!

Certainly wont be putting me off, just wondering about how much to budget etc and if it will feel like an old knacker even if i freshen up those parts. i'll have to go test drive some I think

Its in addition to the fleet not a replacement!

Luca · 08-02-2010, 11:24 AM

See you at Central day with a 400hp Focus then I guess!

Chris69 · 08-02-2010, 11:46 AM

Not another good rst been sold on

such a shame but i do understand- FRS mk1 is a cracking replacement.
most of the rst upgrades i want to do are from a frs so might go the same way soon lol

timrud · 08-02-2010, 12:04 PM

Mondeo man, I'm only pulling your leg! Good luck finding one!

Neil@FastFord · 08-02-2010, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mondeo Man

Just out of interest, i'm about to spend £9k ish on a car and have almost made my mind up what to get, but have realised i can prolly srtetch to an FRS Mk1

What are they like when the miles creep ut to 50k+

Do they start to feel 'old' and need the dampers/bushes changed like most cars or are they still nice and tight ?

From the few i have been in or driven, nope. They were all still tight as a drum and had the "new car feel" as in no chunks, bangs or peculiar noises. Good motors!

Lambchop · 08-02-2010, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mondeo Man

Just out of interest, i'm about to spend £9k ish on a car and have almost made my mind up what to get, but have realised i can prolly srtetch to an FRS Mk1

What are they like when the miles creep ut to 50k+

Do they start to feel 'old' and need the dampers/bushes changed like most cars or are they still nice and tight ?

BOught mine year past nov at 57k, now on 65k. Still feels great, BUT, it's around age for new clutch, poss turbo, and little things which i have sorted. Bodywise they are excellent. Reliable yes, wear and tear can be little as said.

I've changed gear caqbles which was only sloppy part but drives brilliantly. Proper cool cars and shame they get the "torque steer" name

Lambchop · 08-02-2010, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neil@FastFord

had the "new car feel" as in no chunks, bangs or peculiar noises. Good motors!

EXACTLY! And they are 6 years old!

Refreshing when you've had rst's and cossie's

749steve · 08-02-2010, 12:45 PM

im gunna be selling my saph on this year and getting a focus st i think. just so i can use it everyday without the cossie paranoia

Neil@FastFord · 08-02-2010, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lambchop

EXACTLY! And they are 6 years old!

Refreshing when you've had rst's and cossie's

Aint it mate. Was expecting somekind of dashboard squeek or occasional CRRRRRUNCH when selecting gears.

Honestly, the handful i have tried at 60,000+ miles have been nicer to drive than most of the brand fire new hire cars i get lumbered with.

Performance bargain and sensible, should hold value better than a newer ST, easy.

It's Chezch Mate · 08-02-2010, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timrud

Mondeo man, I'm only pulling your leg! Good luck finding one!

KSA-Cossie · 08-02-2010, 02:13 PM

At least you're still in an RS m8.

Christian and Beccy · 08-02-2010, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSA-Cossie

At least you're still in an RS m8.

So am I!!

Glenny Boy · 08-02-2010, 03:03 PM

Shame the old girl has gone but atleast you have bought another ford.

AlexF · 08-02-2010, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy

So am I!!

PMSL

no really PMSL

Christian and Beccy · 08-02-2010, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexF

PMSL

no really PMSL

creator · 08-02-2010, 08:17 PM

shame to see it go mate but at least you have got another cracking car.love the mk1 focus rs.i presume if karl gets his way a gt30 will be involved? lol last time i was at nms karl told me to stop building my engine and just by a mk 1 focus rs just insurance said no

lol

Shings · 08-02-2010, 08:33 PM

Tim

Karl has me booked in for buying one later this year - I imagine the same sort of spec you're going so I'll be interested to see what you have to say.

StephenC · 08-02-2010, 10:09 PM

You'll be back

got to admit if I ever had to buy another RS it probably would be the mk1 frs, very nice looking car now, didnt like them when they came out but when you see them now its like hmmmm. fancy one of them

wildheart · 08-02-2010, 10:09 PM

Good choice Tim.
Now can i remind you of wondering why i had ordered a new one when i could have had an rst with the same power for cheaper

C10SSE · 09-02-2010, 11:18 AM

Who's buying the skanky escort then tim??

Christian and Beccy · 09-02-2010, 12:07 PM

"old boys with young cars"

LOL.

How old are you now Timmy? You've got a few years on me, haven't you??!!

CF20 · 09-02-2010, 12:14 PM

such a shame i know so many people who want to race you in the escort

Tim · 09-02-2010, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy

"old boys with young cars"

LOL.

How old are you now Timmy? You've got a few years on me, haven't you??!!

hey i carnt help looking younger than you pal sorry lol yes 42 now.

Tim · 09-02-2010, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C10SSE

Who's buying the skanky escort then tim??

im sure it will return

Christian and Beccy · 09-02-2010, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim

hey i carnt help looking younger than you pal sorry lol yes 42 now.

OMG, you make me feel like a kid!! LOL.

Shredtheibanez · 09-02-2010, 02:27 PM

can't believe it.. but the FRS is still a nice choice!

AlexF · 09-02-2010, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christian and Beccy

Have you done much to the RS yet ?

Remapped a few now and they do go bloody well

Ford RS Enthusiast · 09-02-2010, 08:28 PM

your never too old for any type of car its called being a car enthusiast

plenty of rich people with there classic cars

how come you don't keep both tim focus rs for the reliable everyday car and the escort rs for the weekend toy ?

StephenC · 12-02-2010, 04:50 PM

tim, the last I read was that you were looking into NMS putting a different gearbox into the s2, did this ever get off the ground?

jonny s2 · 13-02-2010, 02:43 PM

good choice fella

08-02-2010, 09:33 AM	#2
Lloyd escort mk4 cossy 4x4 Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: coventry Posts: 4,305	shame to break it for spares mate,but iam sure you will have fun with the focus. __________________

08-02-2010, 09:33 AM	#3
Christian and Beccy 20K+ Super Poster. Trader Score: (14) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Norfolk Posts: 21,517	Nice one Tim. Go out on a high. It's been a good few years for us all. Many good events, with good banter etc. Hopefully we can all meet up at Central Day or whatever without the stress of these old cars! LOL. Ollie next eh??!! __________________

08-02-2010, 09:34 AM	#4
James90RS PassionFord Post Whore!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: West Sussex Posts: 6,585	Fairplay Tim, it's been a great car But I was going to say, I'm sure Christian and now you, are making the right decisions __________________ Rear End Restoration West Sussex RS Owners Club

08-02-2010, 09:39 AM	#5
timrud PassionFord Post Whore!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Mars Posts: 3,973	Fair play Tim, IMO yours and ollies cars were/are the top of the tree as far as RST's went! I'm sure Karl will do a top job on your FRS __________________ Insert here: <random "cool" brands to make you look good in the internet willy waving competition>

08-02-2010, 09:41 AM	#6
Lambchop 15K+ Super Poster!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Scotchland Posts: 19,163	Sorry to hear that Butch but FRS is a cracking choice. Love mine to bits. Get some sensible small mods to 300 bhp and it's a very nice car __________________

08-02-2010, 09:54 AM	#7
It's Chezch Mate ............ Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: West Mids Posts: 8,496	Just out of interest, i'm about to spend £9k ish on a car and have almost made my mind up what to get, but have realised i can prolly srtetch to an FRS Mk1 What are they like when the miles creep ut to 50k+ Do they start to feel 'old' and need the dampers/bushes changed like most cars or are they still nice and tight ? __________________ Just for the 'tards who leave tags the text below is a piece of information, NOT what I drive 1994 Suzuki Swift JDM Suzuka Edition 1.3L 185bhp 142.3 bhp per litre natrually aspirated. The highest specific power output of any production car 4 stroke reciprocating piston engine ( including Vtec kicked in Yo! cars )

08-02-2010, 10:37 AM	#8
timrud PassionFord Post Whore!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Mars Posts: 3,973	You could probably get a nice Mondeo for 9k lol Even if you do have to change the bushes it's not the hardest or most costly job in the world. I wouldn't let it put me off a car!! __________________ Insert here: <random "cool" brands to make you look good in the internet willy waving competition>

08-02-2010, 10:54 AM	#9
Pete 3dr NMS GUNSHIP AND LOVING IT Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Coventry Posts: 13,313	Tim, i,m SPEECHLESS........... But i can understand too, all the best with the Focus mate, i loved mine and i,m sure Karl & Ollie & you can work some magic on it..... __________________

08-02-2010, 11:24 AM	#11
Luca Lukesville Trader Score: (2) Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 7,346	See you at Central day with a 400hp Focus then I guess! __________________ Built @ JKM Performance - NEW SPEC March2010 ! Central Day 2009 FWD class winner.

08-02-2010, 11:46 AM	#12
Chris69 Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,735	Not another good rst been sold on such a shame but i do understand- FRS mk1 is a cracking replacement. most of the rst upgrades i want to do are from a frs so might go the same way soon lol __________________

08-02-2010, 12:04 PM	#13
timrud PassionFord Post Whore!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Mars Posts: 3,973	Mondeo man, I'm only pulling your leg! Good luck finding one! __________________ Insert here: <random "cool" brands to make you look good in the internet willy waving competition>

08-02-2010, 12:45 PM	#17
749steve Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: crowle, scunthorpe Posts: 1,626	im gunna be selling my saph on this year and getting a focus st i think. just so i can use it everyday without the cossie paranoia __________________ 317bhp cossie now gone

08-02-2010, 02:13 PM	#20
KSA-Cossie 15K+ Super Poster!! Trader Score: (2) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Shutting down jap crap Posts: 19,531	At least you're still in an RS m8. __________________ cheeRS kev T34.63,siemens blacks,500 intercooler,stage 3,MSD closed loop & wasted spark,18" MO's,362mm discs,AP 6 pots,ALS & LC. Motorsport Developments 01253 508400

08-02-2010, 03:03 PM	#22
Glenny Boy 15K+ Super Poster!! Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Darlington county durham Posts: 15,644	Shame the old girl has gone but atleast you have bought another ford. __________________ SCOTCH CORNER ALL FORD MEETS IN THE NORTH EAST/NORTH YORKSHIRE,PM FOR DETAILS

08-02-2010, 08:17 PM	#25
creator Too many posts.. I need a life!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: derbyshire Posts: 993	shame to see it go mate but at least you have got another cracking car.love the mk1 focus rs.i presume if karl gets his way a gt30 will be involved? lol last time i was at nms karl told me to stop building my engine and just by a mk 1 focus rs just insurance said no lol

08-02-2010, 08:33 PM	#26
Shings PassionFord Post Whore!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Brum/Solihull/Central Group Posts: 6,969	Tim Karl has me booked in for buying one later this year - I imagine the same sort of spec you're going so I'll be interested to see what you have to say. __________________ Not actually looking for a cossie- forgot to update my profile

08-02-2010, 10:09 PM	#27
StephenC ..BS Motorsport.. Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 2,341	You'll be back got to admit if I ever had to buy another RS it probably would be the mk1 frs, very nice looking car now, didnt like them when they came out but when you see them now its like hmmmm. fancy one of them __________________ "your probably just alreet but under these lights you look beautiful..." my photos on --> FlickR or view them in style at fluidr

08-02-2010, 10:09 PM	#28
wildheart PassionFord Post Whore!! Trader Score: (3) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 5,379	Good choice Tim. Now can i remind you of wondering why i had ordered a new one when i could have had an rst with the same power for cheaper

09-02-2010, 11:18 AM	#29
C10SSE Too many posts.. I need a life!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 772	Who's buying the skanky escort then tim??

09-02-2010, 12:07 PM	#30
Christian and Beccy 20K+ Super Poster. Trader Score: (14) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Norfolk Posts: 21,517	"old boys with young cars" LOL. How old are you now Timmy? You've got a few years on me, haven't you??!! __________________

09-02-2010, 12:14 PM	#31
CF20 RS Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lincs Posts: 173	such a shame i know so many people who want to race you in the escort __________________

09-02-2010, 02:27 PM	#35
Shredtheibanez I'm Finding My Feet Here Now 1991 Ford Escort Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Plymouth Posts: 132	can't believe it.. but the FRS is still a nice choice! __________________ Captiva: "why oh why did they put the sender in first and then build the car around it!!" Gotta love the 1991 1.3 HCS CARB ESCORT ENCORE! Next in line, a Capri restoration!

09-02-2010, 08:28 PM	#37
Ford RS Enthusiast Power Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: midlands Posts: 98	your never too old for any type of car its called being a car enthusiast plenty of rich people with there classic cars how come you don't keep both tim focus rs for the reliable everyday car and the escort rs for the weekend toy ?

12-02-2010, 04:50 PM	#38
StephenC ..BS Motorsport.. Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 2,341	tim, the last I read was that you were looking into NMS putting a different gearbox into the s2, did this ever get off the ground? __________________ "your probably just alreet but under these lights you look beautiful..." my photos on --> FlickR or view them in style at fluidr

13-02-2010, 02:43 PM	#39
jonny s2 Advanced PassionFord User Trader Score: (4) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: west yorkshire Posts: 2,060	good choice fella __________________ NMS cvh turbo track car zetec bonus on bike carbs moonstone blue 16v turbo

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