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08-02-2007, 03:40 PM | #1 | ||
But why the rum
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HI just found this on fordlaser.com and thought u guys would be interested in having a look its a new model focus with the xr6 turbo motor dropped in and they have converted it to rwd vertually has no firewall.
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...n-83964686.htm
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08-02-2007, 03:42 PM | #2 | |||
Grange killer!!!!
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This is a :
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08-02-2007, 03:58 PM | #3 | ||
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i just read that on fordlaser.com aswell. :
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08-02-2007, 04:11 PM | #4 | ||
But why the rum
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Ok didnt know mod can remove where u at Darrin?
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08-02-2007, 08:20 PM | #5 | ||
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08-02-2007, 08:47 PM | #6 | ||
Right out sideways
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yeah it is a repost, but i see you joined last month, it was posted sep last year
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=66341
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08-02-2007, 08:52 PM | #7 | ||
Cruizn in my 'lane
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still, it would be an awesome rally weapon
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08-02-2007, 09:02 PM | #8 | |||
Blown 5L coming
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id hate to be the mechanic to work on it!!
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08-02-2007, 09:06 PM | #9 | ||
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so did he move the steering wheel back so he can sit in the back seat and drive? it'd be boiling hot inside the car if the motor sticks in so much
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08-02-2007, 10:43 PM | #10 | ||
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we have plans to fit a 5ltr or a 5.4 into one in the not to distant future.
we are still looking into the ins and outs of it |
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09-02-2007, 09:12 AM | #11 | ||
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Apparently this car had quite a few overheating problems when they ran it in Targa New Zealand rally and it wasn't too successful at all. Haven't heard much about it since then.
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09-02-2007, 09:22 AM | #12 | ||
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I reckon its a step backwards. The AWD WRC version would go better.
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09-02-2007, 09:46 AM | #13 | |||
inconceivable!
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09-02-2007, 11:06 AM | #14 | ||
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there was a kit avaiable in the us a couple of years ago for i think it was a 5.0l.
Found a link. http://www.ford-v8-focus.com/ |
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