craigo

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Been browsing through the classified ads last few days. looking for a bug or blob or Type R all in STI spec. i havent came across one that might be worth looking at. might need some help with finding one guys ?
hell, i came across an RS with potential.
see, i need help !!

DEATHLYREAPER

I do like the rs focus, only car i would sell my sti for but when I test drove it was very quick but didn't like the handling over my widetrack

jura11

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New RS is too heavy and FWD,for those money i would go with bug STi,which have lot more potential like RS


Jura

craigo

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i have read the same sorts of things on the handling. never actually drove one or even sat in one

so it could be an option if i cant find the right scoob ?

tubbytommy

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ii think they look great

craigo

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yes, the fwd will put a limit on much future tuning....

i was looking at one that had 03 plate on.

craigo

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whats that pic avatar, a trabant?

ive saw that before somewhere...

tubbytommy

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its my latest ride, as jimmyinrugby used to tell everyone i havent really got an impreza

The Pink Ninja

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The 1st generation of RS Focus are Pretty poor in comparison to the new one, I would say probably on a par with a Newage wrx, flame suit on

craigo

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here, tommy, did you notice we have a hose pipe ban in this area from tomorrow.... !!

wont be able to hose over the trabant

14N-FR

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Have any of ou driven a Mk1 RS Focus?

Excellent cars with the LSD. A bit of left foot braking required to get it to hook up out of tighter corners and the power can be raised for not a lot of cash.

Built quality would be on par with the ****ty newage quality to be brutally honest.

I first test drove a MK2 RS Focus over a year ago and didnt like the vague steering but that was down to me having it on the lightest setting! Again it's a great car and if driven well is very rewarding with great build quality.

Instead of slating a car try driving it! Don't just go by what you hear on top gear or read in a mag!!! See passed the Subaru badge!!! There are alternatives!!!!!

Kirstiestar

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I love the Rs, i have friends with both and the ST is actually faster, its not totally standard but not had much done to it either.

Anger

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Driven both and didn't rate either and i use to own Cossies and RS turbo's in my younger years

scoobyboy1

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Owned a Mk1 Focus RS (2930) and thought it was one of the best cars ive owned, The handling for a FWD car was brilliant and once rolling would give most Impreza's and Evos a run for there money. Mine was running 280bhp and 310lb/ft with stage 1 mods (filter, full decat, bluefin remap) and it felt scary quick.

They still look great today, and I would have another one in heart beat, But it would have to be a low mileage minter. My old Focus RS now has 370bhp and a full forged engine build now, So id love to have that one back now!!!

Here some pics of my old one!

donny andi

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^^^^^^ tidy mate
Mine was running 320......ruined the car over 300 it really did want to rip the wheel out of your hands

As for slow ......go have a play in one there far from slow , mine was to aggressive

Good fun cars .....Wallace performance is selling a tasty one on the mlr

craigo

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pics look great, thanks

craigo

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post up a link to that car could you

scoobyboy1

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Totally agree they are very aggressive the way the power delivery comes in, which adds to the fun to be honest.

Moley

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I do fancy a Mk1 Focus RS myself, have always liked them.
The LSD takes a little while to get used to though.

craigo

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bugger, the one i was looking at has just sold !! the guy just mailed me.

awe well, keep looking on.....

scoobyboy1

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If you got £12k!!! This one below!
http://www.rsownersclub.co.uk/rsocbb...d.php?t=399097


Low mileage example for £8k
http://www.rsownersclub.co.uk/rsocbb...d.php?t=392046

52k miles, 300+bhp for £7,7k
http://www.rsownersclub.co.uk/rsocbb...d.php?t=377116

craigo

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im looking to pay around £5000

Mog

You are not going to get a decent Mk1 RS for £5k IMHO

Mog

craigo

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you are of course correct there mate !

Kwik

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Craigo, have you contemplated a project scoob? If you've sold your Type-R for near what you advertised it for you could have a nice 2.1 instead.

Ciaran

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Have a mate who has a 420bhp bolt on kit. Sounds brilliant and sticks with my equally powered impreza untill it is wet at which point 4wd comes into play

craigo

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is the project making you to often ?

craigo

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Next up...... rx8

everything i know tell me to stay clear of these. opinions please ?

jura11

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We are looked too on RX8,but after some reports about the reliability we are bought Renault Megane Sport 225,which is enough 225bhp as standard,Brembo and 6speed is just bonus.

With 5k budget you can have R26,which have plus LSD,better seats(Recaro) and few other mods


Jura

mickeymouse

the newer one looks ok (2.5) not keen on the old 2ltr.

once rolling they are quick.

consider a astra/vectra VXR??