Thinking of outing my sapphire 4x4 for a focus RS, was wondering what they are really like? I see lots of people on here running big power from them but are hey still driveable? Your input would be great!!

 

Yes mate still very driveable mine was about 430hp when i put my 4x4 cossie in px for it. The Mrs would rather drive it during the day then use her vectra diesel that does 46mpg lol

 

What about torque steer and reliability? Do you prefer it to the cossie?

 

The focus is a modern performance car compared to the old sierra.

 

Yep, but there's still something nice saying you have a cossie....

 

I sold my 3dr for my mk1 frs and i dont regret it at all...!!

 

Wow, big move there having said that, my cossie is having its wrap finished this week then will be up for sale at the weekend

 

Big fun mate get one in good condition with as low miles as possible, because I found out after 70/80k is where the wear and tear comes in unless one has had things like
Cambelt, water pump, brakes, clutch ect but pick on condition and not spec

Then mod it with the standard turbo and look for around 300 bhp and they are great fun and very responsive , and you could easily out drive a 400+ bhp cossie

You would need
Turbo back exhaust with decat and uprated flexi pipe
Decent charge cooler rad or fmic
Tubular manifold
Forge actuator running direct
Decent filter
And defo an uprated fuel pump because it's always overlooked

Then Pete at demon performance does the best remaps for these hands down

I've had two and the only reason I've not got one is because I've brought a mk2

 

Sold my mint Silver Saph 4x4 that i had owned for 10 years for a FRS in october and i can say i have never looked back at all.
From This

To This

 

That really doesn't say anything mate, I'd rather walk than drive a Vectra

 

I had my first one in 2006... And now I have a one owner low mileage one sat in the garage... I really love it...!... Awesome car.

 

yeah they are good. The grip they find is fantastic, the power as standard is average,
but get them up to around 300 bhp and they can be a ridiculously effective fast road car.

 

Thanks for the advice guys I'll get the cossie in the for sale section by the wkend!

 

Is your focus wrapped Deano? Looks wicked in white!!

 

No mate full repaint in frozen white.

 

What spec is your cossie?

 

Roughly it's
200 motorsport block, long stud conversion, ported and polished head, accralite low compression pistons, shot peaned rods, wedged crank, Kent cams, vernier pulleys,competition head gasket, green injectors, re mapped ECU with a pectel board, RS500 intercooler, AP paddle clutch (heavy!), Bilstein dampers, braided brake hoses, Samco hoses, Front and rear strut braces, Mtec Drilled and grooved discs, fully polybushed suspension, 3"stainless exhaust system

 

Where from in kent..?

 

Near Canterbury

 

do u go along to the meets at the frog and orange.? if thats right..!!

 

No fella, never been?! Didn't know there was one!

 

If they still do it, its in wingham just outside canterbury. ive not been but im making it my mission 2 go 2 as many club meets an shows as i can this year.! will look in2 it an let u know if u like.?

 

Sure, let me know!

 

Will do.! gonna go 2 sum brands hatch rsoc meets 2 if ur intrested..?

 

Sounds a nice spec, i'd personally keep the saph. I made the mistake of getting a FRS & it's not my cup of tea, but it's each to there own i guess.

 

In all honesty you did end up with a proper rough 1 mate

 

At least it'll be right when it's finished,

 

Focus RS is a great car, owned one for nearly 3yrs previously, bought a Sapph again (3rd one) last July, personally the Sapph just puts more of a smile on my face when I open up the garage door and take it out for a blast, that counts for alot with me, both great cars... Decisions decisions!!! Lol.

 

awsome cars!!

mine drives better than my 1.6 focus!!

 

Im looking at getting a nice FRS for he summer....

 

Buy a god one mate... And you will have trouble free abuse... Both mine have been great...the one in my garage has just turned 20k.

 

Thanks for the advice guy's, maybe I will feel differently once its wrapped, either way, I'll keep you posted

 

Matt....

Will do mate, im in no rush so will be having a good look about, Went with Shings a few weeks back to get his. Got a superb example with 62k on the clock.....there out there to be had if you look hard enough and be ready with the cash in ya hand.....

 

Mine will be ready in the summer sweetie.

 

Paul....I am watching the resto thread in atticipasion......(or however its spelt...pmsl)

 

LOL - But yours, knowing you & seeing the thread, aint gonna be cheap.

 

No matter how much im spending on it, it's not going to be dear....trust me.