Focus RS - Page 2

JonC · 02-07-2009, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamiekip

Was chatting to the owner (Jethro of Evo and DR fame) and he says it's a great steer, but gets all the wrong kind of attention

True, but that can be said of any hot hatch, bit it RS, STi, GTI, R32, S3 etc. It's too OTT for me and truth be known, I am a German badge snob at heart. Having said that, I'm test driving a STi on Wednesday!

shark_90 · 02-07-2009, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by joncowling

Having said that, I'm test driving a STi on Wednesday!

Careful you don't catch anything

Wizbit · 02-07-2009, 10:27 AM

Seen a couple around Northampton and i reckon they look very nice, especially in blue.

A shame they didn't go the whole hog and make it 4 wheel drive (as they orginally promised to), but still a awesome looking motor.

Jamiekip · 02-07-2009, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by joncowling

True, but that can be said of any hot hatch, bit it RS, STi, GTI, R32, S3 etc. It's too OTT for me and truth be known, I am a German badge snob at heart. Having said that, I'm test driving a STi on Wednesday!

Hmm not sure I agree 100% with that.
The Germans tend to keep the OTT volume toned down, so a GTi, R32 and S3, though they are clearly 'hot', don't look like they had an accident in Halfrauds.
No offence to anyone who has one on order, as I really do want to take one for a spin or be taken out in one and see what everyone is raving about, but as daily car for me, it's simply to shouty.

Jamiekip · 02-07-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by byron13

Oh my god are those pics of the rear standard ? The exhausts look like it's a couple of dulux paint tins and that rear diffuser could be handy on the Mclaren F1 car!!! Tell me again why it needs all that and the kitchen table rear roof spoiler!! Esp as it's FWD!! Bar from that it looks ok.

you're not wrong!!!
And yes, that is a standard car that Jethro is running as his long termer.
It's almost like Clarkson designed.
"How about these for exhausts Jeremy?"
"BIGGER"
"How about this for a spoiler Jeremy?"
"BIGGER"
"How about this for a diffuser Jeremy?"
"BIGGER"
"How about this for a ...... " you get the picture!

_Tone_ · 02-07-2009, 06:36 PM

I've seen a couple but a particularly loud Lime Green one at Birmingham interational today - and yeah those exhaust are friggin huge!

I'l bet the old Cossie exhausts make a return - remember the Sierra Cosworth - the rear exhausts just got bigger and bigger!

I think I have seen 5 odd of these so Ford are selling them without too much bother!

JonC · 02-07-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamiekip

Hmm not sure I agree 100% with that.
The Germans tend to keep the OTT volume toned down, so a GTi, R32 and S3, though they are clearly 'hot', don't look like they had an accident in Halfrauds

I totally agree, but they still can attract attention from the wrong sort. Not as much as one would get in the Feckus, but nonetheless, there are times

Jamiekip · 02-07-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by joncowling

I totally agree, but they still can attract attention from the wrong sort. Not as much as one would get in the Feckus, but nonetheless, there are times

That's better - we're agreed

byron13 · 03-07-2009, 07:45 PM

Just seen a white one whilst out getting Friday night takeaway! White, looked good except that the rear view def looks aftermarket and been attacked by a saxo driver. Shame the orig Focus RS was lovely looking without the steroids. Great colour blue and wheels.

garcon · 03-07-2009, 09:22 PM

This evening I saw....

A Focus 1.6 Style with that rear diffuser on it.

02-07-2009, 10:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
Wizbit Volkswagen Golf GTi Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 668	Seen a couple around Northampton and i reckon they look very nice, especially in blue. A shame they didn't go the whole hog and make it 4 wheel drive (as they orginally promised to), but still a awesome looking motor. __________________ '06 A8 3.0TDI Quattro SE - Bose, TV, Bluetooth, Keyless Entry, Double Glazing, Auto Boot Open/Close, VCDS Lowered, 20" Rims

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byron13 I ♥ Lewis Hamilton Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South East Posts: 2,492	Just seen a white one whilst out getting Friday night takeaway! White, looked good except that the rear view def looks aftermarket and been attacked by a saxo driver. Shame the orig Focus RS was lovely looking without the steroids. Great colour blue and wheels. __________________ Alfa Romeo 147 Collezione - White 1.9JTD - Pretty but not quick! B7 Daytona RS4 MY07 - Now gone and sad

03-07-2009, 09:22 PM	#20 (permalink)
garcon Impreza is pig ugly Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: not found Posts: 13,511	This evening I saw.... A Focus 1.6 Style with that rear diffuser on it. __________________ "He's bloody killed the Quattro! ... I'm arresting you for murdering my car, you dyke digging tosspot!"

02-07-2009, 06:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
_Tone_ BMW 330d Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Swimming with sharks! Posts: 1,684	I've seen a couple but a particularly loud Lime Green one at Birmingham interational today - and yeah those exhaust are friggin huge! I'l bet the old Cossie exhausts make a return - remember the Sierra Cosworth - the rear exhausts just got bigger and bigger! I think I have seen 5 odd of these so Ford are selling them without too much bother!