Simon_16v
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What are these like? Is there alot you can do to the engine to squeeze anymore power out of it?
What are they like for handling out of the box?
Any other opinions?
Thanks
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corsa_sport_gsi
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arn't these just baby st's? more or less the same set up just haven't got the power and leather seats
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Simon_16v
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Yeahs its the 1.6 16v engine. Would love an ST but insurance is £3300  
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hugefoot
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i have heard that they can easily keep up with an ST, as they are very underpowered for a 2litre.
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Mobby
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i love them, i want a red one!!!!
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Simon_16v
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The 1.6 is only about 100bhp, the 2.0 is about 150/60 i think.
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Scotty_B
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quote:
Originally posted by hugefoot
i have heard that they can easily keep up with an ST, as they are very underpowered for a 2litre.
The ZS is around 9.8 to 60mph and the ST is around 7.5. 
The ZS is slow and so is the ST in it's class.
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JM_16v
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quote:
Originally posted by Simon_16v
The 1.6 is only about 100bhp, the 2.0 is about 150/60 i think.
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JM_16v
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quote:
Originally posted by CorSRi_BT
quote:
Originally posted by hugefoot
i have heard that they can easily keep up with an ST, as they are very underpowered for a 2litre.
The ZS is around 9.8 to 60mph and the ST is around 7.5.
The ZS is slow and so is the ST in it's class.
thats slower than a corsa sport 
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flybikeslee
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keep to the other cars you said you where looking at over u2u 
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Simon_16v
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quote:
Originally posted by flybikeslee
keep to the other cars you said you where looking at over u2u
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nova_gteuk
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New shape fiesta is Horrible.
Mk5 imperial blue zetec s,now thats a good looking car
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Fro
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Originally posted by nova_gteuk
New shape fiesta is Horrible.
Mk5 imperial blue zetec s,now thats a good looking car
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Simon_16v
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I like the mk5 but its no bigger than a corsa. The mk6 has a decent size boot and more room for rear passengers
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GT190
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my mates got a white one with full leather interior etc.
its not very quick, only pulls off from a 1.25 zetec after about 60.
seats/handleing are good though.
[Edited on 20-08-2008 by GT190]
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Scotty_B
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quote:
Originally posted by GT190
my mates got a white one with full leather interior etc.
its not very quick, only pulls off from a 1.25 zetec after about 60.
seats/handleing are good though.
[Edited on 20-08-2008 by GT190]
What a MK5 ZS?
I had a 1.25 MK5 and it was 'quick' for a 1.25 but never stood a hope against a ZS.
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Simon_16v
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quote:
Originally posted by GT190
my mates got a white one with full leather interior etc.
its not very quick, only pulls off from a 1.25 zetec after about 60.
seats/handleing are good though.
[Edited on 20-08-2008 by GT190]
But my 1.4 sport only pulls away from a sxi afer about 50.
Does these see anything from breather mods? Asked on an zetec s forum but awaiting a reply
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Graham88
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quote:
Originally posted by CorSRi_BT
What a MK5 ZS?
MK6's are nice little cars, I've only got the 1.4 but the space inside is cool 
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Simon_16v
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Whats it like for a 1.4? They handle quite good?
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Graham88
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I am lowered on 45mm Spax springs. Considering the size of the car it handles surprisingly well! I don't really push it that often as it's not what I bought the car for, but I've had a couple of people in the car when I've been giving it and they're surprised at how quickly it goes around a corner.
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Simon_16v
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Better than a corsa i gather
Does it feel well built inside? Seats confy etc? I do really fancy one and found one at a good price too
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Graham88
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Erm well my old Corsa was on coilovers so handled pretty well, Fiesta isn't that good
Build quality seems fine, obviously it's not the best you can get as it's a Ford and built cheap. Interior is fairly 'plastic' but the seats are very very comfy. I have driven back from Scotland on a 7 hour trip and didn't get uncomfy once. They have a few different moveable positions.
Only annoying part is the headunits in them, it's a bitch to put an aftermarket one in. Took ages! But it's do-able.
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Scotty_B
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quote:
Originally posted by Graham88
Only annoying part is the headunits in them, it's a bitch to put an aftermarket one in. Took ages! But it's do-able.
I have the MK6.5 with this stereo. 
The dash in this version is much improved and quality is reasonable.
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Simon_16v
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What makes changing them difficult?
The zetec-s would have different suspension anyway i'd of thought. My corsa is only on springs and i've had under and oversteer in it
Insurance aint bad on the 1.6 but for the ST its 4 times as much
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Graham88
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I do like the stereos in the 6.5, they look much better!
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Originally posted by Simon_16v
What makes changing them difficult?
The zetec-s would have different suspension anyway i'd of thought. My corsa is only on springs and i've had under and oversteer in it
Insurance aint bad on the 1.6 but for the ST its 4 times as much
Because they have these stupid 3 bars seperating the headunit parts:
And you have to take it all out (which involves taking lots of panels off around it to get to it), then cut them off with a saw, or pay £70 for the sat nav fascia from Fords.
I fucked up the focus on this one!
Zetec S sits slightly lower than the 1.4 but it's worth buying some springs anyway, it sits high otherwise!
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