My Focus RS Mk2

CossieGirl · 09-02-2010, 07:01 AM

Time to present our latest addition

We sold the red EsCos at the end of 2008 and the black one was gone at the end of may last year. 1 day later we were at the dealers ordering our new Focus RS

We ordered one in Frozen White with USB/BT and Lux Pack 2 (partial leather, parkassistant rear, key free with "Ford Power" startbutton, Solar Reflect, Quickclear and perimetric & volumetric alarm system). 3 or 4 weeks later we tried to change our order and add a Travelpilot Fx but at that time we already had a productionnumber

Too late to have it fitted in the factory but in the mean time we found a new one on eBay which has been fitted around X-Mas.
Ordered it on 29th of may and was delivered 31st of july. Only a few hours before we were to leave for Ford Fair... in our Mondeo diesel

But still very happy as we only had to wait 2 months

It was destined to become a garage queen but after a few months of ownership we decided to actual use it

It has been my daily since november and the only downside is the fact I'm now running on 17" winterwheels & tyres which makes it look a bit like a kitted up 1.6. But anyone who has ever cleanded the standard 19" wheels can confirm you don't want to be cleaning those every week when temperatures begin with "-"

Compared to a Cosworth the mods list on this one is neglectable

We removed the Focus badge, replaced the foglight with an RHD reverse light, added some wind deflectors and an underbonnet sticker. Pretty impresive stuff

The Roose top hoses are in order at Jamsport though and as we're coming over for Ford Fair again this year a trip to SCC for some Eibach lowering springs, a K&N replacement filter and a Pro Alloy IC is planned as well

Only thing that's still up for discussion are the wheels. I do like the design but silver and white don't really do it. I'm not a fan of black wheels either and anthracite looks ok but I still have some doubts about the black&white car vs anthracite wheels. Not that I'm picky LOL

Delivery @ dealer

At home washed & registered

And some in winter setup/scenery

Thanks for looking

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Rich170 · 09-02-2010, 07:14 AM

Cracking looking car

I stuck some eibach springs on my ST yesterday, there's some pics a few topics down in this section! Makes a huge diference

CossieGirl · 09-02-2010, 07:38 AM

Just had a look and yours looks spot on

Don't like them when they are too low!

FOCUSTARD PIE · 09-02-2010, 08:03 AM

Very nice, got to be white

A wheel change already ! any other mods coming ?

PS. I like the wheels, nice to see different wheels.

dazoriginal · 09-02-2010, 08:26 AM

very nice

Dan F · 09-02-2010, 08:30 AM

Oooooo thats nice

cossiejsy · 09-02-2010, 08:32 AM

Very nice and go for black wheels it will look nice

Chip · 09-02-2010, 08:32 AM

Looks great in the snow

Big-Dan · 09-02-2010, 09:20 AM

Looks awesome

Was the price similar to the UK car?

Big-Dan.

CossieGirl · 09-02-2010, 09:49 AM

Thanks all

Quote:

Originally Posted by FOCUSTARD PIE

Very nice, got to be white

A wheel change already ! any other mods coming ?

PS. I like the wheels, nice to see different wheels.

This year: Roose Motorsport top hoses, Pro Alloy IC, Eibach springs and K&N replacement filter
Someday: rest of the Roose hoses, downpipe and sport cat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big-Dan

Looks awesome

Was the price similar to the UK car?

Big-Dan.

Standard car was 32150€ when we bought it but this was raised to 32900€ 2 days after we ordered (

), BT/USB was 500€ & Lux Pack 2 1500€.
Registration is another 5000€ which adds up to just under 40000€ or £35000...
Thank god for 19% Ford personnel discount

I think the Dutch are the top payers as they "can have one" for +50000€

RS-Stian · 09-02-2010, 10:00 AM

That's one cracking RS you got there, Debbie. Sure they look best in white

And as we are talking about prices, we have to pay around £70000 (yes you heard right) for an RS MK2 here in Norway. Totally ridiculous!

Csm · 09-02-2010, 10:10 AM

Lovely

Are the second set of wheels just winter wheels with snow tyres i assume ?

CossieGirl · 09-02-2010, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RS-Stian

That's one cracking RS you got there, Debbie. Sure they look best in white

And as we are talking about prices, we have to pay around £70000 (yes you heard right) for an RS MK2 here in Norway. Totally ridiculous!

Ok I think we've got a winner! Shocking

Quote:

Originally Posted by Csm

Lovely

Are the second set of wheels just winter wheels with snow tyres i assume ?

Yep

Bring on april

steviecossie · 09-02-2010, 03:38 PM

stunning,

My next car when my WR1 sells

RS Grant · 09-02-2010, 03:56 PM

Nice looking car.

What colour/wheel are you considering if you don't really like the standard 19s in silver??

Cheers,
Grant

KSA-Cossie · 09-02-2010, 04:02 PM

I love these now,ford got them spot on (except the 4wd lol)

Allyc85 · 09-02-2010, 04:27 PM

Just stunning

andycosworth · 09-02-2010, 05:25 PM

stunning

Brian · 09-02-2010, 06:26 PM

Brian

CossieGirl · 09-02-2010, 07:46 PM

Cheers all

Quote:

Originally Posted by RS Grant

Nice looking car.

What colour/wheel are you considering if you don't really like the standard 19s in silver??

Cheers,
Grant

Standard wheels: anthracite or black with a thin white line. I even considered gold but do I really want to pay a fee to Mike R's "Goldies Club" each year?

Also like the BBS CK's but same "colour" problem there.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSA-Cossie

I love these now,ford got them spot on (except the 4wd lol)

LOL
I also think it's just brilliant FWD or not. Mister D. works for Ford at their Proving Ground in Belgium and everyone there is very enthusiastic as well. Last time they all agreed on a car was back in the EsCos days

xr_craig · 09-02-2010, 09:59 PM

Nice

darkxre4per · 09-02-2010, 10:40 PM

very nice.. white wheels?

ROBnoTOP · 10-02-2010, 02:38 PM

Very nice car, Debbie...

My favorite color as well..

I,ve made a picture of you're RS on the EFE event....

Glenny Boy · 10-02-2010, 03:34 PM

Very nice.

COCHYN · 10-02-2010, 03:40 PM

That must have been fun in the snow

It really is a cracking looking car without a doubt

CossieGirl · 11-02-2010, 07:09 AM

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkxre4per

very nice.. white wheels?

Mmm maybe... See if I can find some pics.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROBnoTOP

Very nice car, Debbie...

My favorite color as well..

I,ve made a picture of you're RS on the EFE event....

Close but that's not our car

Car was owned by Erwin (3dr cos) but has been sold unfortunately...

CossieGirl · 11-02-2010, 07:14 AM

Snow was/is fun but I also went to the Ford Proving Ground in Lommel in december '09 for my RS Training Day

Copy/paste of my little report back then...
These training sessions are exclusively for RS 2 owners in Belgium which is offered as an extra option.
Purpose is to demonstrate what the car can do, some instructions on handling the car, simulate oversteer, slalom, high speed, ideal line, linear braking, etc....
Course started at 9am and ended at 3pm. You use you own car but you get a set of wheels & tyres from Ford for the day. The handling track (where most of the setup of the RS has been done) was covered in salt but the Continentals were just awesome! Everyone was impressed with the grip they had on these salty and here and there icy roads. Even the instructor who hadn't tested them yet in these conditions.
Don't have that many pictures, but others that have completed the course have only 1 so I'm not complaining

Having a husband who works there does help a little

Room for mistakes

High speed track

mackers · 11-02-2010, 08:49 AM

Loving the car, my uncle bought one and it hasn`t moved from the garage, shame as I really want a go in it.

ROBnoTOP · 11-02-2010, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CossieGirl

Close but that's not our car

Car was owned by Erwin (3dr cos) but has been sold unfortunately...

Oeps, sorry my mistake.....

Is the car sold to Holland then ??

MARCOSWORTH · 12-02-2010, 05:13 AM

Really nice car Debbie

RSRoy · 12-02-2010, 09:58 AM

Looks lovely

takeshiRejs · 12-02-2010, 03:02 PM

nice car,but paint wheels to black or white

CossieGirl · 12-02-2010, 05:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROBnoTOP

Oeps, sorry my mistake.....

Is the car sold to Holland then ??

No problem

It's not like they're THAT different

Don't know who he sold it to...

Don't want white wheels but I tried to photoshop the original wheels and some BBS CK's in black...

What do you think?

petey. · 12-02-2010, 06:06 PM

dont like the black wheels, sorry
lovely car though, im gonna suggest something completely new and different for a ford (

) and say; compomotive mo6 in white?

MARCOSWORTH · 12-02-2010, 06:08 PM

BBS Le Mans will suit the car perfect

CossieGirl · 12-02-2010, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petey.

dont like the black wheels, sorry
lovely car though, im gonna suggest something completely new and different for a ford (

) and say; compomotive mo6 in white?

LOL
Compo's look nice, but no 19" wheels available (yet?)

Quote:

Originally Posted by MARCOSWORTH

BBS Le Mans will suit the car perfect

I know, but >3,5k for a set of wheels is

And the sets I can find are 8,5" (front) and 10" wide (rear) which looks a bit strange on a fwd IMO

Did find these Lenso's... 180€/piece

mr yella · 12-02-2010, 06:29 PM

I was a deffo UG lover , but having seen all these white ones im converting to white , with black wheels and black bonnet vents .....
All i need is a bit more wedge .......

Rs track driving day looks well worth it , you have a nice looking car for sure ....

MARCOSWORTH · 12-02-2010, 06:43 PM

What about the original wheels in anthracite Debbie, white cars should have anthracite wheels imo

CossieGirl · 12-02-2010, 07:15 PM

Those black bonnet vents are on the "maybe"-list too

Some other wheel colours/options...

Anthracite with white line (Rob's car)

BBS LM (Guido's car)

White OZ Ultraleggera's

White Compo's

Choices choices...

mr yella · 12-02-2010, 07:19 PM

Have to say out of those 4 pictures its a maybe , no no and maybe .......the 2 no's are imo way off the mark , just dont suit it .....

09-02-2010, 07:14 AM	#2
Rich170 PassionFord Post Whore!! Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wiltshire Posts: 7,811	Cracking looking car I stuck some eibach springs on my ST yesterday, there's some pics a few topics down in this section! Makes a huge diference __________________

09-02-2010, 07:38 AM	#3
CossieGirl Miss Doubtsalot Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Belgium Posts: 973	Just had a look and yours looks spot on Don't like them when they are too low! __________________ Cheers, Debbie

09-02-2010, 08:03 AM	#4
FOCUSTARD PIE Regular Contributor Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: BRACKNELL Posts: 345	Very nice, got to be white A wheel change already ! any other mods coming ? PS. I like the wheels, nice to see different wheels. __________________ Last edited by FOCUSTARD PIE; 09-02-2010 at 08:06 AM.

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09-02-2010, 10:00 AM	#11
RS-Stian www.fmcn.no Trader Score: (1) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 473	That's one cracking RS you got there, Debbie. Sure they look best in white And as we are talking about prices, we have to pay around £70000 (yes you heard right) for an RS MK2 here in Norway. Totally ridiculous! __________________ My Sapphire RS Cosworth 2wd project thread Ford Motorsport Club Norway

09-02-2010, 10:10 AM	#12
Csm PassionFord Post Whore!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: East Lothian in Bonnie Scotland Posts: 4,278	Lovely Are the second set of wheels just winter wheels with snow tyres i assume ? __________________ Seat Leon Fr.......TDI

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RS Grant Made in Scotland 2000 Subaru Impreza Trader Score: (0) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Location: Location: Posts: 3,207	Nice looking car. What colour/wheel are you considering if you don't really like the standard 19s in silver?? Cheers, Grant __________________

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11-02-2010, 07:14 AM	#27
CossieGirl Miss Doubtsalot Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Belgium Posts: 973	Snow was/is fun but I also went to the Ford Proving Ground in Lommel in december '09 for my RS Training Day Copy/paste of my little report back then... These training sessions are exclusively for RS 2 owners in Belgium which is offered as an extra option. Purpose is to demonstrate what the car can do, some instructions on handling the car, simulate oversteer, slalom, high speed, ideal line, linear braking, etc.... Course started at 9am and ended at 3pm. You use you own car but you get a set of wheels & tyres from Ford for the day. The handling track (where most of the setup of the RS has been done) was covered in salt but the Continentals were just awesome! Everyone was impressed with the grip they had on these salty and here and there icy roads. Even the instructor who hadn't tested them yet in these conditions. Don't have that many pictures, but others that have completed the course have only 1 so I'm not complaining Having a husband who works there does help a little Room for mistakes High speed track __________________ Cheers, Debbie Last edited by CossieGirl; 11-02-2010 at 07:15 AM.

11-02-2010, 08:49 AM	#28
mackers Too many posts.. I need a life!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 595	Loving the car, my uncle bought one and it hasn`t moved from the garage, shame as I really want a go in it.

12-02-2010, 05:13 AM	#30
MARCOSWORTH PassionFord Post Troll Trader Score: (10) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nederland Posts: 2,568	Really nice car Debbie __________________ Marco Excuses are like arsholes, everybody's got one.

12-02-2010, 09:58 AM	#31
RSRoy PassionFord Regular Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 466	Looks lovely __________________ Roy

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takeshiRejs Virgin Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: CZ Posts: 7	nice car,but paint wheels to black or white __________________

12-02-2010, 06:06 PM	#34
petey. I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunderland, Tyne & Wear Posts: 1,359	dont like the black wheels, sorry lovely car though, im gonna suggest something completely new and different for a ford () and say; compomotive mo6 in white? __________________ XBL: Peteyyy1 PSN: Peteyyy1

12-02-2010, 06:08 PM	#35
MARCOSWORTH PassionFord Post Troll Trader Score: (10) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nederland Posts: 2,568	BBS Le Mans will suit the car perfect __________________ Marco Excuses are like arsholes, everybody's got one.

12-02-2010, 06:29 PM	#37
mr yella Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wilts. Posts: 64	I was a deffo UG lover , but having seen all these white ones im converting to white , with black wheels and black bonnet vents ..... All i need is a bit more wedge ....... Rs track driving day looks well worth it , you have a nice looking car for sure ....

12-02-2010, 06:43 PM	#38
MARCOSWORTH PassionFord Post Troll Trader Score: (10) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Nederland Posts: 2,568	What about the original wheels in anthracite Debbie, white cars should have anthracite wheels imo __________________ Marco Excuses are like arsholes, everybody's got one.

12-02-2010, 07:15 PM	#39
CossieGirl Miss Doubtsalot Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Belgium Posts: 973	Those black bonnet vents are on the "maybe"-list too Some other wheel colours/options... Anthracite with white line (Rob's car) BBS LM (Guido's car) White OZ Ultraleggera's White Compo's Choices choices... __________________ Cheers, Debbie

12-02-2010, 07:19 PM	#40
mr yella Wahay!! I've lost my Virginity!! Trader Score: (0) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wilts. Posts: 64	Have to say out of those 4 pictures its a maybe , no no and maybe .......the 2 no's are imo way off the mark , just dont suit it .....

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