bigkevin

i made myself time yesterday to get my rs out of the garage, washed the dust off (looking real clean now} and took it for a spin, wow, so much better than driving a people carrier, it was the first time iv driven it in a few months and a real pleasure.
what about you guys, do you ever have to make time?

cossie4i+

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Drove mine last week and didn't feel it

I also drive a Sharan 99% of the time, a crappy diesel one as well lol

Steve

gingeRS

i have an RS turbo as a toy and it brings smiles to my face and also i love the retro feel and the reactions from people when they see it

cant say i rate the driving experience though as i have a focus RS as my daily drive for that

lukeytheduke

i take my cossie to SAINSBURYS every weekend without fail. Hardly ever go for a blast unless someone joins me. But as soon as i open the door i love the smell of it. Wait there im of for a wank i love it so much

bigkevin

yeah the escort rst always gets a good reaction and people telling you they havnt seen one for ages.
my people carrier is a 2 tonne fiat ulysse 1.9 td with 90 bhp consider yourself lucky steve lol

bigkevin

lol lukeytheduke cossies are nice

cossie4i+

iTrader: (15)

The Sharan is also 90bhp when the turbo works

Its ok from cold and will work until you switch the engine off but if you use it again within 2hrs the turbo cuts out every time you get to about 60mph.

Steve

bigkevin

you mean yours will do 60 mph, takes me about 3 mins down hill to make such a speed

cossie4i+

iTrader: (15)

At times, its not as quick as the 4i thats for sure lol

Steve

bigkevin

your a bit far away for a people carrier drag race, but which would you say is slower ulysse or sharran?

cossie4i+

iTrader: (15)

Depends if my turbo is working

Just replaced the AFM and its loads better but still bloody slow lol

Steve

cossie4i+

iTrader: (15)

Just checked the 0-60 on the Sharan and its around 18secs going off the speedo speed lol

Steve

lukeytheduke

My stage 1 struggles to do that

cossie4i+

iTrader: (15)

Im sure its not that bad Luke lol

Steve

Brendan

iTrader: (1)

It is like a ritual for me! I warm up the engine, start her up, then reverse HER out of the garage. I then get out shut & lock the garage listening to her all the while, I get in, reverse off the drive pointing her down the road ...... and we are off normally with a big smile from ear to ear...... I feel 21 again!!!

RS331

Too many people would agree, or wouldnt shy too far from that procedure lol

Mr S1

iTrader: (2)

I love driving my S1 - rarely gets used I must admit, very rarely (!). Everyday hack is a diesel Mondeo that during the week rarely gets used as well apart from a Thursday night and my commuter is a 250cc Yamaha scooter.

As for starting procedure I try and let all of them idle for a minute or two before putting under load, try and get all the oilways and pistons lubed first.

xr2wishy

iTrader: (2)

i love to get out in the xr2, i don't piss about idling it for long, waste of fuel and some load helps get things warm quicker. stay off boost till warmup drops off and oil is flowing well, then give it death, it's ridiculous though, spins in most gears, too bloody loud and rattles everything inside.
would i get rid? no way, just keep pumping money into it :blub:

bigkevin

i let mine idle for 5 mins before i back it out the garage and for the 1st 5 mins driving no more than 3,000 revs. then its big grin time