Are zetec s's quick?
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as above really? I see alot of people rate them and was just wondering are they quick? Or can they be made quick with easy bits and pieces or is it big work or a conversion type job?
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Slow and gutless... although they are smooth, power delivery is spot on, handle very well, build well, feel comfortable and very much like a go-kart.
Nice cars, would I buy one? yes.. why? because my Rs costs a fookin fortune. If it didn't, would I buy one? no.
Nice cars, would I buy one? yes.. why? because my Rs costs a fookin fortune. If it didn't, would I buy one? no.
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Originally Posted by andyh4324
I would get a RS1800 but its a bit expensive on the insurance for 19, and theyre getting on abit now.
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They will still piss all over a zetec s and hold their value mate
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mate of mine has a zetec s who, is also flip2k3s mate and i think ben u would agree daves car could piss over most coz of the area we live in with country roads etc its not about top speed etc. and with his coilovers on it, its gotta be one the bet handling cars ive ever been in. ok, it wouldnt win if u were straight line top speed run down the a12 but how often is that the case. i reckon theyre bloody nippy for what they are. a great all round car imo
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Originally Posted by Oranoco
Are they quick? No
Are they a lot of fun? Hell yes![Top](https://passionford.com/forum/images/smilies/smile011.gif)
Are they a lot of fun? Hell yes
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My missus has had her Imp Blue one for well over a year now, great fun little car!
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as said really, i drove one last weekend, std but with avo coilovers and some wider wheels, wasnt quick, but was nice to press on with, and handled like nothing ive ever driven! id definatly have one as a daily runner! with about 170bhp or so itd be awesome!
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ive got one i think there good fun just blow my one up doing a track day all my sheels are sitting in the bottom of the sump
in my eyes there a little bit lively on the back end as i found out many of times apart from that good running 125bhp
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in my eyes there a little bit lively on the back end as i found out many of times apart from that good running 125bhp
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Originally Posted by NICK321RS
ive got one i think there good fun just blow my one up doing a track day all my sheels are sitting in the bottom of the sump
in my eyes there a little bit lively on the back end as i found out many of times apart from that good running 125bhp
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in my eyes there a little bit lively on the back end as i found out many of times apart from that good running 125bhp
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not light at the back really, if it is i'll bet the bushes need doing
Lower it 20mm, polybush all round and fit a lower front strutbrace and they're as much fun as you could have for 100bhp
and mine does nearly 40mpg and has been totally relaible for 3 years
Lower it 20mm, polybush all round and fit a lower front strutbrace and they're as much fun as you could have for 100bhp
and mine does nearly 40mpg and has been totally relaible for 3 years
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Originally Posted by MattRS1600i
not light at the back really, if it is i'll bet the bushes need doing
Lower it 20mm, polybush all round and fit a lower front strutbrace and they're as much fun as you could have for 100bhp
and mine does nearly 40mpg and has been totally relaible for 3 years
Lower it 20mm, polybush all round and fit a lower front strutbrace and they're as much fun as you could have for 100bhp
and mine does nearly 40mpg and has been totally relaible for 3 years
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i've got one and think its very quick for the power.
and is fully loaded only paid Ł3600 for mine 51 plate with a/c 27000miles on the clock, ffsh
handles well, isnt juicey on petrol i get 230miles in town driving from a full tank which cost about Ł30 with todays prices
i've had no problems with mine except the HCV which is a common fault
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and is fully loaded only paid Ł3600 for mine 51 plate with a/c 27000miles on the clock, ffsh
handles well, isnt juicey on petrol i get 230miles in town driving from a full tank which cost about Ł30 with todays prices
i've had no problems with mine except the HCV which is a common fault
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Originally Posted by Flip2k3
Originally Posted by MattRS1600i
not light at the back really, if it is i'll bet the bushes need doing
Lower it 20mm, polybush all round and fit a lower front strutbrace and they're as much fun as you could have for 100bhp
and mine does nearly 40mpg and has been totally relaible for 3 years
Lower it 20mm, polybush all round and fit a lower front strutbrace and they're as much fun as you could have for 100bhp
and mine does nearly 40mpg and has been totally relaible for 3 years
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