Focus RS

Cuprabob · 01-07-2009, 06:28 PM

Drove past my local Ford dealer today and spotted a lime green Focus RS. Actually looked really good and not as Chav as I had expected even in the green, although to be fair I did once own a Kiwi Yellow Ibiza Cupra so my taste in colours should not be relied on.

In black or imperial blue it will be a really nice looking car

I appreciate that this may cause offence to some people who cannot see by German Engineering

Daz · 01-07-2009, 06:42 PM

There was a blue one on our campsite at Le Mans - rather impressive

shark_90 · 01-07-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuprabob

I appreciate that this may cause offence to some people who cannot see by German Engineering

I really like the Focus RS. I heard that they keep melting pistons though?

Drewcam · 01-07-2009, 07:25 PM

That's a really nice looking car. Probably the best looking RS there has been.

Jamiekip · 01-07-2009, 07:41 PM

Not a fan now I have seen one in the flesh!

Theya re massive - made my S3 look like a micro hatch!

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

DHA · 01-07-2009, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by shark_90

I really like the Focus RS. I heard that they keep melting pistons though?

Did you hear that from the guy who owns an ST

Saw a white one as well at LM. Blue would be my choice if I can change car later this year

byron13 · 01-07-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamiekip

Not a fan now I have seen one in the flesh!

Theya re massive - made my S3 look like a micro hatch!

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

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.

max_b · 01-07-2009, 08:34 PM

'my' white one should have arrived earlier part of the year, but due to production delays I panned it for the RS4

, early ordered cars have only recently started to be delivered, currently about a 6 month waiting list, unless you can find a cancelled order (which if anybody finds a white one, please let me know!)

I should get one later in the year, or early next year, once production is up to speed

bazza_g · 01-07-2009, 08:37 PM

I really like them and if they were available when I was in R32 buying mode I think the Ford would have won the day!

shark_90 · 02-07-2009, 05:28 AM

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Originally Posted by DHA

Did you hear that from the guy who owns an ST

I did.. but I've heard it elsewhere too. Hope they get it sorted.

01-07-2009, 06:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cuprabob Porsche Boxster S Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ayrshire Posts: 1,841	Focus RS Drove past my local Ford dealer today and spotted a lime green Focus RS. Actually looked really good and not as Chav as I had expected even in the green, although to be fair I did once own a Kiwi Yellow Ibiza Cupra so my taste in colours should not be relied on. In black or imperial blue it will be a really nice looking car I appreciate that this may cause offence to some people who cannot see by German Engineering __________________ Mk5 R32 DSG, DBP, 3 Dr, Leather Recaros, RCD500 with soundpack, Armrest, Winter Pack and Luxury Pack 2 Suzuki GSXR1000K7, Blue/White,

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Jamiekip Vauxhall Corsa VXR Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South East Posts: 404	Not a fan now I have seen one in the flesh! Theya re massive - made my S3 look like a micro hatch! 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 __________________ S3 Sprint Blue GIAC, Milltek DP and Sports CAT, H&R Springs & ARBs & Custom lower bushes 321bhp & 313lb/ft

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max_b BMW 130d Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: not far Posts: 1,053	'my' white one should have arrived earlier part of the year, but due to production delays I panned it for the RS4 , early ordered cars have only recently started to be delivered, currently about a 6 month waiting list, unless you can find a cancelled order (which if anybody finds a white one, please let me know!) I should get one later in the year, or early next year, once production is up to speed __________________ old skool .:R32

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bazza_g B*stard Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: MI6 Headquarters Posts: 16,172	I really like them and if they were available when I was in R32 buying mode I think the Ford would have won the day! __________________ bazza - F1 Driver bazza's GTR

01-07-2009, 07:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Drewcam BMW 330d Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lane 3 Posts: 1,528	That's a really nice looking car. Probably the best looking RS there has been.