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deanmcreynolds26

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21st Jul 06 at 12:34

Why am I finding myself looking at Fords recently.. must be all the JR and robmarriot postings…

I would quite like a white fiesta RST or a red Esc RST

But reliability may be an issue here.. I dunno..

What sort of prices are fiesta turbos going for these days???

is it worth changing over from a vaux to the blue badge?!

opinions.. tuning options.. max power on std engine etc would be great to help me be persuaded.. im seriously considering selling the nova for something different!

Deano

mwg

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21st Jul 06 at 12:37

stick with Vaux

Edd

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21st Jul 06 at 12:44

fed up with the nova all ready

not as much fun as people make out??

Martin_C

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21st Jul 06 at 13:03

dont be stupid boy.

deanmcreynolds26

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21st Jul 06 at 13:05

the nova is great fun just want something different now,

had the valver corsa, mk3 astra turbo, 306 gti-6, nova valver..

would like to turbo the nova, but dont fancy the power ripping the thing apart..

Teddy

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21st Jul 06 at 13:06

Ill be honest....

The amount of Ford owners i have known that have switched to Vauxhall they have all said the same thing...............

"I dont know what i was doing all those years with Fords"

No doubt if you have an desire to own one then its your call, but i think you would miss the Vaux fold

I think JR is fully aware of this also

Martin_C

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21st Jul 06 at 13:10

weld the thing then and it wont fall apart.

http://www.hh-ms.com

deanmcreynolds26

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21st Jul 06 at 14:30

been welded already in the bay.. but just moves the stress somewhere else i suppose..

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21st Jul 06 at 14:34

Teddys 100% right

but theres just somethign about fords, its difficult to explain

i know there not even near perfect, not the most realible etc

but there

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21st Jul 06 at 14:34

Dean when im home i'll answer your questions

Teddy

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21st Jul 06 at 14:52

quote:
Originally posted by jr
Teddys 100% right

but theres just somethign about fords, its difficult to explain

i know there not even near perfect, not the most realible etc

but there

In essence i believe it boils down to heritage.

Ford's hertitage is well documented through the early 80's and 90's as well as being an instigater of the "hot hatch" market, where they were undoubted leaders with the likes of the XR Series and RS Series, even today you see one driving down the road, scores of people have fond memories.... Plus the obvious presence in Motorsport over the years.

Vauxhall is a better kept secret maybe, arguably the car which lauched Vauxhall as a serious performance contender was the Chevette HS - 2.3 16v twin cam on carbs - farking thing was mental

and would still show alot of new cars a clean set of heals.... Then the Astra GTE 16v really pushed vauxhall in that market.

I think the long nor short of it, Vauxhall's club sence is picking up pace, with more cars being reliased as decent drives and good performance, but it has been a very well kept secret until now - where the new VXR range SCREAMS in your face.

Vauxhall well documented Motorsport predigree is second to none as well something which people are picking up on

For me - Well i love Vauxhalls and doubt i will change. I was born in Luton, bred in Luton, i have met fantasic friends, great club area and decent contacts.

I would be a fool to change - but alot of it is personal preference...

If you need any further info - speak to the Ford to Vauxhall swithcers - that will make you stay

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21st Jul 06 at 15:03

Teddy you are almost there, you just forgot the bit through the 60's and 70's as well

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21st Jul 06 at 15:04

I do belive that family/areas cars does have somethign to do with it

i grew up just down the road from daganham, and my dad and his mates allways had fast fords

Teddy

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21st Jul 06 at 15:09

quote:
Originally posted by jr
Teddy you are almost there, you just forgot the bit through the 60's and 70's as well

Pah anything PT (pre-teddy) dont count

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21st Jul 06 at 15:59

deanmcreynolds26

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21st Jul 06 at 18:22

can see where u are both coming from.. Fords aint a thing im clued up about.. know the models and that u can use the cossie FPR on an XE/LET

but thats about it..

need to get on passionford more i think

SVM 286

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21st Jul 06 at 18:55

quote:
Originally posted by jr
Teddy you are almost there, you just forgot the bit through the 60's and 70's as well

Was just going to mention that.

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22nd Jul 06 at 12:24

quote:
Originally posted by deanmcreynolds26
can see where u are both coming from.. Fords aint a thing im clued up about.. know the models and that u can use the cossie FPR on an XE/LET but thats about it..

need to get on passionford more i think

passionford is a good place to start

Gregor

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22nd Jul 06 at 12:25

S2 RS Turbos are my favourite car !

Really want a black one next year !

Gregor

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22nd Jul 06 at 12:27

And JR wtf are you playing at with a corsa when clearly you are a ford nut

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22nd Jul 06 at 12:28

because its to the point thats theres is no point selling it (even when it works, as it worth fuck all)

will finish it, find a garage to put it in, and start again, maybe with a 100e or an anglia

Little Vik

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22nd Jul 06 at 12:39

Ive got a ford and a vauxhall! They are both nice cars, only thing is the fezzy will be getting on in years and they never have been the most reliable things on the road, same as any make go for the newest one you can afford

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22nd Jul 06 at 12:42

i want the oldest car i can afford

i was thing around a 66 105e

c20let

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22nd Jul 06 at 12:43

get one of these, im tempted