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29-01-2009, 10:05 PM
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http://www.caradvice.com.au/21299/20...-rs-in-detail/
Interesting read. I'm surprised no-one of this forum thought they should have gone AWD instead of just FWD ........  : |
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29-01-2009, 10:20 PM
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Badly Focused
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I imagine it'll be a dog in the wet...although traction control can help if it's really well setup.
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07 LT CL, CAI, timing, XR5 springs, LS Zetec wheels 16.045...0.05 of a second! I wanted a 15sec pass! 93 GSR/Evo3...too much to mention, 12.2sec 1/4, FOR SALE! *Maybe we don't try putting holes in things that sink, yeah?* |
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29-01-2009, 10:27 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Melbourne
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You need to ask Matt (Zetec) He's actually driven it in the wet
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Manual 2003 Machine Silver 5 Door LR Focus Zetec. Mods: Ford Racing CNC'd cylinder head milled .040", 3 angle valve grind. Ford Racing Stage II camshafts. Ford Racing cam gears. Ford Racing long tube header. Random Technology hi flow cat. Herrod 2.25" stainless cat-back. Pipercross Viper intake. CFM 65mm throttle body. 2000 ported intake manifold. Herrod Custom SCT tune. Eibach suspension. Quaife ATB diff. Wilwood 13" brakes. Custom ST170 leather interior. www.cardomain.com/ride/2773918
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29-01-2009, 10:31 PM
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Solution Was Boost 4?, 6 & 8
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Wow the torque is awesome, mid sized rocket..
RS 2.5-litre engine, which produces 224kW at 6,500rpm and peak torque of 440Nm between 2,300 and 4,500 rpm.
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AUTOTECH TUNED EDELEBROCK CHARGED 2017 GT Mustang Plenty of RWKW |
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29-01-2009, 10:56 PM
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That is just perfect Drool... and I could see that green in my driveway at some stage in the future.... Mmmmmmmmmmm
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30-01-2009, 01:51 AM
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Badly Focused
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I'd hit that
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07 LT CL, CAI, timing, XR5 springs, LS Zetec wheels 16.045...0.05 of a second! I wanted a 15sec pass! 93 GSR/Evo3...too much to mention, 12.2sec 1/4, FOR SALE! *Maybe we don't try putting holes in things that sink, yeah?* |
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30-01-2009, 08:57 AM
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Quote:
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30-01-2009, 09:44 AM
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Left my comment for the meat heads there.
Great car, as I said, Id love something like this for during the week and then have my V8 for blasts on the weekend.
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31-01-2009, 10:24 AM
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*Drools*
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I drive my American Owned, German Inspired, South African Built, Australian Bought, European Styled, English Powered car. I might have missed something somewhere... 08' LT Ford Focus CL Check out 819FLY!! |
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2009 Focus RS in Detail
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