Just like Carlsberg, probably the best car in the world....
13 November 2002, 04:32 PM
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Yes, was on the Evo Active day at Snetterton. I had just overtaken the Focus at the end of the main straight and the (professional) driver was doing his best to keep up (using the curbs through both the "Esses" and "Russel", somthing which I was not prepared to do in my own car).
After the start finish straight was hit, it was hasta la vista to the Focus, but then you would expect that with more gee-gees. But even on the corners, and despite the fact that I was driving within the track
and the 4x4 set up was allowing me to pull some distance (despite the Focus driver's best attempts). He only gained ground again round "Corum", as I am not a professional driver and it was my own car and I didn't want to crash! 
I also went out in the Focus and it impressed me through the fast corners, but the 90° right before the main straight saw it understeer like a pig, and as mentioned it needed to be curb hopped to even stay in touch with my Escort. Brakes were good (although were protesting by the end of the day and really droning), but it was SOOOOOO underpowered
. Perhaps I am spoiled with a proper Cosworth...
[Edited by Mike Rainbird - 11/13/2002 4:33:50 PM]
After the start finish straight was hit, it was hasta la vista to the Focus, but then you would expect that with more gee-gees. But even on the corners, and despite the fact that I was driving within the track
and the 4x4 set up was allowing me to pull some distance (despite the Focus driver's best attempts). He only gained ground again round "Corum", as I am not a professional driver and it was my own car and I didn't want to crash! I also went out in the Focus and it impressed me through the fast corners, but the 90° right before the main straight saw it understeer like a pig, and as mentioned it needed to be curb hopped to even stay in touch with my Escort. Brakes were good (although were protesting by the end of the day and really droning), but it was SOOOOOO underpowered
. Perhaps I am spoiled with a proper Cosworth... [Edited by Mike Rainbird - 11/13/2002 4:33:50 PM]
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14 November 2002, 11:37 AM
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S A M / SiD,
Fankoo
Danny,
Up yours
These are the REAR brakes - genuine Ford Motorsport titanium pistoned AP Racing 4-pot jobbies...
[Edited by Mike Rainbird - 11/14/2002 11:44:42 AM]
Fankoo
Danny,
Up yours
These are the REAR brakes - genuine Ford Motorsport titanium pistoned AP Racing 4-pot jobbies...
[Edited by Mike Rainbird - 11/14/2002 11:44:42 AM]
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