My new RS
16-09-2012, 07:14 PM
#1
My new RS
Decided to go for a mk1 focus Rs.
Set of to pick it up at 6am from Cardiff yesterday, then set of to Leicester to get to the 10th anniversary meet. Then home. 13 hours on the road and 500 miles done.
Took the car out for a blast last night and I did find it a bit more exhilarating than the mk2. Not as refined but that's what I like. It's more of a drivers car and not predictable
It's approx 280 horse at the moment but thinking with a few more mods it may be 330.
It's number 4501 of 4501 so quite a find.
Anyway here it is,
Plan to change wheels, back to silver, or a set of pro race 1.2's in gloss black. I've put 2 pics up to show.
Also undecided on the st170 lights but we'll see.
Quick pics.
Number 1 & 4501
Few examples of my thoughts on what to do.
Andy
Set of to pick it up at 6am from Cardiff yesterday, then set of to Leicester to get to the 10th anniversary meet. Then home. 13 hours on the road and 500 miles done.
Took the car out for a blast last night and I did find it a bit more exhilarating than the mk2. Not as refined but that's what I like. It's more of a drivers car and not predictable
It's approx 280 horse at the moment but thinking with a few more mods it may be 330.
It's number 4501 of 4501 so quite a find.
Anyway here it is,
Plan to change wheels, back to silver, or a set of pro race 1.2's in gloss black. I've put 2 pics up to show.
Also undecided on the st170 lights but we'll see.
Quick pics.
Number 1 & 4501
Few examples of my thoughts on what to do.
Andy
16-09-2012, 07:47 PM
#7
300+
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: May 2004
Location: either at work or on way :)
Posts: 27,262
Received 585 Likes
on
517 Posts
Andy at 330 or a tad more... They are wicked corners get so fast and the feel is there filled with confidence.... Loved my old one at around that power before a went more and ruined it.....
The 3dr might be stopping mate... The wife's on my case saying don't sell lol.
Trending Topics
16-09-2012, 07:53 PM
#10
PassionFord Post Whore!!
cool, i love the mk1s better..nice
16-09-2012, 07:59 PM
#13
big floppy donkey dick
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Rouse Sport heaven ;)
Posts: 4,514
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
3 Posts
i like the car as-is to be honest
std rims, yes........white.......... actually yes! but anthracite would compliment the lights no end
always had a soft spot for these since we had a few in to break when they were nearly new, "propper" RS even if they are FWD!
massive engineering went into these and they are a tuner part catalogue porn fest!
cracking, every cossie owner needs to own one at some point IMO
std rims, yes........white.......... actually yes! but anthracite would compliment the lights no end
always had a soft spot for these since we had a few in to break when they were nearly new, "propper" RS even if they are FWD!
massive engineering went into these and they are a tuner part catalogue porn fest!
cracking, every cossie owner needs to own one at some point IMO
16-09-2012, 08:04 PM
#15
300+
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: May 2004
Location: either at work or on way :)
Posts: 27,262
Received 585 Likes
on
517 Posts
i like the car as-is to be honest
std rims, yes........white.......... actually yes! but anthracite would compliment the lights no end
always had a soft spot for these since we had a few in to break when they were nearly new, "propper" RS even if they are FWD!
massive engineering went into these and they are a tuner part catalogue porn fest!
cracking, every cossie owner needs to own one at some point IMO
std rims, yes........white.......... actually yes! but anthracite would compliment the lights no end
always had a soft spot for these since we had a few in to break when they were nearly new, "propper" RS even if they are FWD!
massive engineering went into these and they are a tuner part catalogue porn fest!
cracking, every cossie owner needs to own one at some point IMO
Proper true statement...." every cossie owner needs to try one"...!!!!
16-09-2012, 08:19 PM
#19
big floppy donkey dick
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Rouse Sport heaven ;)
Posts: 4,514
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes
on
3 Posts
AJC, so de-tango the indicators in the lights, and fit smoked lenses in the bumpers!
or paint the standard mk1 lights and use the indicators in the bumper maby?
plenty options available
Matt, words cannot describe right! Not gonna set the world on fire but pure bred RS, well fun! no other words really.
Dont forget Ford spent fortunes on the T190/T250 development cars with pectel managment, big brakes (with std chopped hubs) etc, these cars are the real deal, and maby the most pure bred developed RS to date, if im to stick my neck out?!
Sean
16-09-2012, 08:23 PM
#20
300+
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: May 2004
Location: either at work or on way :)
Posts: 27,262
Received 585 Likes
on
517 Posts
AJC, so de-tango the indicators in the lights, and fit smoked lenses in the bumpers!
or paint the standard mk1 lights and use the indicators in the bumper maby?
plenty options available
Matt, words cannot describe right! Not gonna set the world on fire but pure bred RS, well fun! no other words really.
Dont forget Ford spent fortunes on the T190/T250 development cars with pectel managment, big brakes (with std chopped hubs) etc, these cars are the real deal, and maby the most pure bred developed RS to date, if im to stick my neck out?!
Sean
or paint the standard mk1 lights and use the indicators in the bumper maby?
plenty options available
Matt, words cannot describe right! Not gonna set the world on fire but pure bred RS, well fun! no other words really.
Dont forget Ford spent fortunes on the T190/T250 development cars with pectel managment, big brakes (with std chopped hubs) etc, these cars are the real deal, and maby the most pure bred developed RS to date, if im to stick my neck out?!
Sean
My first one was only 18months old and I loved it.... They have all the right bits from factory.
16-09-2012, 08:28 PM
#21
FROZEN WHITE FRS No2676
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: ALCATRAZ ISLAND, GUERNSEY,C.I
Posts: 501
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
Cracking car there A J nice build number
those white wheels must be a nightmare to keep clean i no my white car is, anyway pro race 1.2s 9" all the way. I have never looked back since selling my saph for one of these brings back the S1 rsturbo days.
those white wheels must be a nightmare to keep clean i no my white car is, anyway pro race 1.2s 9" all the way. I have never looked back since selling my saph for one of these brings back the S1 rsturbo days.
16-09-2012, 08:36 PM
#22
10K+ Poster!!
That looks bloody smart! Nice one
16-09-2012, 11:45 PM
#29
I've found that life I needed.. It's HERE!!
Andy mate you have issues lol..... You just cant help yourself but i did think you would last till next year till you bought a replacement for the mk2 focus 
Your new purchase looks v tidy white rims dont suit them but your sorting that anyway
Your new purchase looks v tidy white rims dont suit them but your sorting that anyway
17-09-2012, 11:37 AM
#40
300+
iTrader: (2)
Join Date: May 2004
Location: either at work or on way :)
Posts: 27,262
Received 585 Likes
on
517 Posts
Ive never looked back at giving mine up for a mk1 and 3dr... Nothing wrong with the mk2 as its a wicked car..!... But I just wanted a bit more raw car.. With only being 29... I will have another no doubt in the future.