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31-07-2006, 01:36 PM
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Max, does your insurance cover track days? Not sure mine does, and we've just got Karl insured on our policy so don't think he'll be joining you!!! Get some pics up of yours now!!!!
You can get special trackday cover i believe,, will look into it!So his insurance is sorted!
31-07-2006, 01:39 PM
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It is sorted now! £223.13 on our trader's policy and he can drive anything else fully comp plus he can put his plate on which i'm sure you'll have heard all about this morning!
Come on now, post some pics of your's!!
plus he can put his plate on which i'm sure you'll have heard all about this morning!Come on now, post some pics of your's!!
31-07-2006, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by maxest
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Arhhhh so no insurance that will include trackdays or do track ins at a cheap rate.
The MLR trackdays are good.
If you are going to Ford Fair, MLR are having one of their sprints days there too on the Stowe 1 mile circuit. The 40 entries are really good
The MLR trackdays are good.
If you are going to Ford Fair, MLR are having one of their sprints days there too on the Stowe 1 mile circuit. The 40 entries are really good
31-07-2006, 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by cep23
It is sorted now! £223.13 on our trader's policy and he can drive anything else fully comp plus he can put his plate on which i'm sure you'll have heard all about this morning!
Come on now, post some pics of your's!!
plus he can put his plate on which i'm sure you'll have heard all about this morning!Come on now, post some pics of your's!!
31-07-2006, 02:18 PM
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OH NO..Evo`s granted are a newer car, but personally i didnt get the same buzz as driving the Escort
I had an Evo8 and TBH was a quick car, just very boring to drive..
Each to thier own, and you do have to try one
I wanted one since the lauch of the 7, but personally was very dissapointed
SORRY
31-07-2006, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by macker
OH NO..Evo`s granted are a newer car, but personally i didnt get the same buzz as driving the Escort
I had an Evo8 and TBH was a quick car, just very boring to drive..
Each to thier own, and you do have to try one
I wanted one since the lauch of the 7, but personally was very dissapointed
SORRY
31-07-2006, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by PT
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...it suits u cause its a much better car
well it is ten years newer
still would rather an EsCos than an Evo tho, Evo's are for men having Mid Life crises (if i spelt it right)
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31-07-2006, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Redkop
Originally Posted by macker
OH NO..Evo`s granted are a newer car, but personally i didnt get the same buzz as driving the Escort
I had an Evo8 and TBH was a quick car, just very boring to drive..
Each to thier own, and you do have to try one
I wanted one since the lauch of the 7, but personally was very dissapointed
SORRY
31-07-2006, 09:10 PM
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Bumps doing great James thanks.. Got out second main scan on wednesday 
Same cannot be said for my golf...im playing wierd lately how about you? when i say wierd i mean like, 14 over on front 9 and 2 over on back and silly things like that
Got out second main scan on wednesday Same cannot be said for my golf...im playing wierd lately how about you? when i say wierd i mean like, 14 over on front 9 and 2 over on back and silly things like that
2 over on the back is good going mate. My golf has been a bit weird like that too recently, shot 82 last week (11 over) and I dropped 7 shots on two holes! I keep playing well for 12 or 14 of the 18 holes, but awful for the other 6 or 4. I can't work out why though!
Sometimes when you have a poor front nine you relax a bit on the back nine and play better. Vice versa when you play well on the front nine you might start thinking about your score too much and tense up and play badly on the back nine.
It's a crazy game!
Since the 5 over ive not shot below 11 and more around the 14 or 15 mark again......does my sodding head in i dont know what im doing. Its getting off the tee thats letting me down... 
31-07-2006, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Redkop
Originally Posted by macker
OH NO..Evo`s granted are a newer car, but personally i didnt get the same buzz as driving the Escort
I had an Evo8 and TBH was a quick car, just very boring to drive..
Each to thier own, and you do have to try one
I wanted one since the lauch of the 7, but personally was very dissapointed
SORRY
That was around 350 bhp m8, so yep was boring to drive compared to Escy 
Didnt have the same road presence either. Bloody quick cars tho
31-07-2006, 09:23 PM
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NO MINE WAS A 300. Very bland inside, nothing special. Didnt feel as if you were driving somthing with pure pedigree
Also re-sale values a killer
Had to trade mine as no one wanted it. Loads to choose from.
M8 has got a 330 with a 400 conversion & its a beast, but just doesn`t do it for me..
Can`t beat an Escy for looks
31-07-2006, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
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Had to trade mine as no one wanted it.
Had to trade mine as no one wanted it.
lolSee your looking for a MK1 or a series1 m8
Hard to stay away from the old RS`s eh Lee
31-07-2006, 10:03 PM
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I think resale is down to the car. Mine and maxes are Low mile,low owner cars. Both suported by FULL MITSI SH, et cetc. Maxes is pure power and has been treated better than the owners wife! and mine is the same but is the FQ model without the mega power mods. We both bought then at the right money too, which is a bonus!
Ive just done 80 miles tonite,half a tank of fuel and had more fun than i ever did in the escy! I always felt the car was too nice to enjoy plus she lacked the power! Nearly 100BHP more and you can tell!
I will always the love the Escy and i will probably get another when the time is right etc etc
Ive just done 80 miles tonite,half a tank of fuel and had more fun than i ever did in the escy! I always felt the car was too nice to enjoy plus she lacked the power! Nearly 100BHP more and you can tell!
I will always the love the Escy and i will probably get another when the time is right etc etc
31-07-2006, 10:08 PM
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Had to trade mine as no one wanted it.
Had to trade mine as no one wanted it.
lolSee your looking for a MK1 or a series1 m8
Hard to stay away from the old RS`s eh Lee
Aint really got time for a car but there ya go.
MK1 ideally tho..just 'considering' a series one as i have a big softspot for them
31-07-2006, 10:13 PM
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I think resale is down to the car. Mine and maxes are Low mile,low owner cars. Both suported by FULL MITSI SH, et cetc. Maxes is pure power and has been treated better than the owners wife! and mine is the same but is the FQ model without the mega power mods. We both bought then at the right money too, which is a bonus!
Ive just done 80 miles tonite,half a tank of fuel and had more fun than i ever did in the escy! I always felt the car was too nice to enjoy plus she lacked the power! Nearly 100BHP more and you can tell!
I will always the love the Escy and i will probably get another when the time is right etc etc
Ive just done 80 miles tonite,half a tank of fuel and had more fun than i ever did in the escy! I always felt the car was too nice to enjoy plus she lacked the power! Nearly 100BHP more and you can tell!
I will always the love the Escy and i will probably get another when the time is right etc etc
I got 16.5 k trade, and only cos i traded for an 04 plate 7k miles FRS
that i paid 18.5k for. Resale is a real killer on them as so many are produced. My m8 is trying to sell his & can`t get nowhere near what he wants for it.. Said hed keep it rather than loose so much money on it.
Nice car m8 & are quick, but are a new car.. Escorts 10 years older demand more respect and presence.
Even standing still the Escort is a pure aggressive looking car
31-07-2006, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
Originally Posted by macker
Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
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Had to trade mine as no one wanted it.
Had to trade mine as no one wanted it.
lolSee your looking for a MK1 or a series1 m8
Hard to stay away from the old RS`s eh Lee
Aint really got time for a car but there ya go.
MK1 ideally tho..just 'considering' a series one as i have a big softspot for them
Mk1`s & Mk2`s
31-07-2006, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
Hell want more than my bikes worth i reckon macker! Plus cortina aint really my thing tbh Ta anyways
Ta anyways Had a mint Harrier few months back, only 49k on the clock
Has got a black RS200 costom at the mo. Getting painted. Know once its done it will be up for sale
31-07-2006, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by macker
Originally Posted by Redkop
Originally Posted by macker
OH NO..Evo`s granted are a newer car, but personally i didnt get the same buzz as driving the Escort
I had an Evo8 and TBH was a quick car, just very boring to drive..
Each to thier own, and you do have to try one
I wanted one since the lauch of the 7, but personally was very dissapointed
SORRY
That was around 350 bhp m8, so yep was boring to drive compared to Escy Didnt have the same road presence either. Bloody quick cars tho
31-07-2006, 10:31 PM
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Hell want more than my bikes worth i reckon macker! Plus cortina aint really my thing tbh Ta anyways
Ta anyways Had a mint Harrier few months back, only 49k on the clock
Has got a black RS200 costom at the mo. Getting painted. Know once its done it will be up for sale
31-07-2006, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Redkop
Originally Posted by macker
Originally Posted by Redkop
Originally Posted by macker
OH NO..Evo`s granted are a newer car, but personally i didnt get the same buzz as driving the Escort
I had an Evo8 and TBH was a quick car, just very boring to drive..
Each to thier own, and you do have to try one
I wanted one since the lauch of the 7, but personally was very dissapointed
SORRY
That was around 350 bhp m8, so yep was boring to drive compared to Escy Didnt have the same road presence either. Bloody quick cars tho
The evo suits my situation better and loving it so far!!!! 
31-07-2006, 10:46 PM
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Wait for the service bills. Friend works at local dealer & told me all services are the same. Same parts & fluids used, BUT price reflects model
260 model is around £270, buy the time you get to the 340 add over £100
Every 4500 miles or 6 months or your warranty could be invalid.. OUCH
31-07-2006, 10:54 PM
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Getting services done at a tuners is far cheaper and doesn't invalidate the warranty if Mitsi parts are used. I pay under £200 at a tuners and I'd trust a tuner far more than a Mitsi dealer. It works out no more expensive than what I pay for servicing on the cossie during the same time/mileage span.
01-08-2006, 07:06 AM
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You have to expect expensive bills what ever fast / super car you go for. I spent nearly £500 on a full service on my ecos before i sold her, this includer timing belt, diff oils etc etc
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I have just worked out what mpg I got in the Evo, going to Elvington and back and I am like....
From a full tank (55 litres) I got 289.4 miles which equates to 26.67mpg and that wasn't hanging around either The fuel warning light had just come on, so I reckon I could have got 300 miles.
Last time I worked it out for my cossie, I got 166.6 and that holds 10 litres more.
In fairness though, the Evo does have 6th gear which is ideal for motorway driving.
From a full tank (55 litres) I got 289.4 miles which equates to 26.67mpg and that wasn't hanging around either
The fuel warning light had just come on, so I reckon I could have got 300 miles.Last time I worked it out for my cossie, I got 166.6 and that holds 10 litres more.
In fairness though, the Evo does have 6th gear which is ideal for motorway driving.
01-08-2006, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by sidewayz
Originally Posted by PT
Originally Posted by Bosch-Man
...it suits u cause its a much better car
well it is ten years newer
still would rather an EsCos than an Evo tho, Evo's are for men having Mid Life crises (if i spelt it right)
mike
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I have had my VII for a couple of months now and the thing is awesome. Two mates have just bought 8 MR's and another is looking at a yellow VII. Went for a spin through the hills with a guy in his IX the other week which was great fun.
Honestly is the best car I have owned for cossie type performance but above all, reliability and daily use plus insurance is cheap as is maintenance.
Honestly is the best car I have owned for cossie type performance but above all, reliability and daily use plus insurance is cheap as is maintenance.
01-08-2006, 12:44 PM
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Bumps doing great James thanks.. Got out second main scan on wednesday
Same cannot be said for my golf...im playing wierd lately how about you? when i say wierd i mean like, 14 over on front 9 and 2 over on back and silly things like that
Got out second main scan on wednesday Same cannot be said for my golf...im playing wierd lately how about you? when i say wierd i mean like, 14 over on front 9 and 2 over on back and silly things like that
2 over on the back is good going mate. My golf has been a bit weird like that too recently, shot 82 last week (11 over) and I dropped 7 shots on two holes! I keep playing well for 12 or 14 of the 18 holes, but awful for the other 6 or 4. I can't work out why though!
Sometimes when you have a poor front nine you relax a bit on the back nine and play better. Vice versa when you play well on the front nine you might start thinking about your score too much and tense up and play badly on the back nine.
It's a crazy game!
Since the 5 over ive not shot below 11 and more around the 14 or 15 mark again......does my sodding head in i dont know what im doing. Its getting off the tee thats letting me down... Sounds like you're the opposite to me, my long game is pretty good right now but I'm still struggling on and around the greens.
01-08-2006, 12:58 PM
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Karl / Max
You Jap boys still coming to Ford Fair and National Day?
I think they have some specially reserved parking spaces for your rice rockets!
You Jap boys still coming to Ford Fair and National Day?
I think they have some specially reserved parking spaces for your rice rockets!
Not coming in the rice rockets
Karls going in the company derv, and i'm nicking my mums ST!! Evo is too heavy on fuel..... Speaking of which here's a couple of pics of the old girl, bear in mind the car is filthy! Gets used in all weathers!! 
01-08-2006, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Lee Reynolds
Bumps doing great James thanks.. Got out second main scan on wednesday
Same cannot be said for my golf...im playing wierd lately how about you? when i say wierd i mean like, 14 over on front 9 and 2 over on back and silly things like that
Got out second main scan on wednesday Same cannot be said for my golf...im playing wierd lately how about you? when i say wierd i mean like, 14 over on front 9 and 2 over on back and silly things like that
2 over on the back is good going mate. My golf has been a bit weird like that too recently, shot 82 last week (11 over) and I dropped 7 shots on two holes! I keep playing well for 12 or 14 of the 18 holes, but awful for the other 6 or 4. I can't work out why though!
Sometimes when you have a poor front nine you relax a bit on the back nine and play better. Vice versa when you play well on the front nine you might start thinking about your score too much and tense up and play badly on the back nine.
It's a crazy game!
Since the 5 over ive not shot below 11 and more around the 14 or 15 mark again......does my sodding head in i dont know what im doing. Its getting off the tee thats letting me down... Sounds like you're the opposite to me, my long game is pretty good right now but I'm still struggling on and around the greens.
Ive just shot 9 over. I was 11 over after 9 and shot 2 under on the back nine. I know its looking like the back nine is piss but its not its longer Theres one hole that is HARD AS on the front...a tree lind 90degree dogleg par 4 but other than that its same as back...im just struggleing to get started lately 6 and 8 on first 2 holes thats 6 over after 2... now off 10.7 HC though....ive said ill be down to single figures this year and im bloody determined
OH i eagled a 546 yard par 5 too...was 4ft from hole with second...first one in 4 years