antnee
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Here it is
http://demand.five.tv/Episode.aspx?episodeBaseName=C5143730008
starts 30mins in
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Colin
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Easilly sorted -
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Adam_B
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someone photoshop it without the stupid bonnet vents and spoiler.
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Colin
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Like this Adam? 
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Adam_B
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goes from chav-tastic to super-dullsville 
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BluKoo
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quote:
Originally posted by Adam_B
someone photoshop it without the stupid bonnet vents and spoiler.
Don't be daft. It would look (and handle) totally unbalanced. The rest of the car is quite in your face, so it can hardly have a subtle spoiler. The rear spoiler is functional, as are the bonnet vents.
The vents look no worse than the Escort Cosworths, and I guess the same comparison can be made with the spoiler too.
[Edited on 24-02-2009 by BluKoo]
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Adam_B
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Its all opinion. I dont like escort cosworths either, especially the stupid spoiler. Also you dont need big spoilers on cars, just put a bit of effort into whats going on with the air under the car. But in my opinion ford have chosen to make it look like they have because they think it will sell more.
[Edited on 24-02-2009 by Adam_B]
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Colin
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Well I think it looks good 
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BluKoo
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It is pretty wild, and if somone was to put that on a modern car it would get shot down in flames, but i like it.
It probably comes down to what i've been taught to like and what looks cool.
So Colin, you still put off ordering one due to the unfriendly salesman?
[Edited on 24-02-2009 by BluKoo]
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Colin
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Im going to take a trip to another dealers at the weekend (although same group that rubbed me up the wrong way last time - hopefully get to talk to someone thats no a cock!!) to see what there saying bout delivery times. Ive been hearing that books are filled for this year from some folk & june/july from others.
I might be tempted to sign up after the good reports 
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BluKoo
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From what i've heard, the delivery dates have been put back about a month.
So my dads original date of 14th of March will be closer to the middle of April.
He filled out the form and officially registered his interest in April/May 2008, and finalised his order around November.
So taking those dates into considderation, if you ordered one now, i think you'd be looking around October for delivery.
It certainly seems like its going to be a good car, but i don't know if i could wait that long.
You'd probably have a better chance getting hold of a 2nd hand one (assuming there won't be a premium on them).
[Edited on 24-02-2009 by BluKoo]
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John
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I bet you don't buy one Colin.
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N3CRO
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I was gonna watch it but forgot 
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Paul_J
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there's the vid for anyone who missed it on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdAGKNogdAw
^^
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Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by Sportycorsa86
i was gonna say the boost is probably limited in 1st and mybe 2nd gear! get that taken off and who knows wot its like!
obviously it's restricted in 1st and 2nd (torque), just like the st. you can't ''take it off'' as far as i know yet...
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Ian
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Mine runs limited boost in first and second and it has far less power. If the traction isn't there, power is pointless.
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Novaneil
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Personally I think its looks a bit crap... Too many stick on bits. Could of done so much better... But it looks like it drives well!!! And glad they gave it some noise. Doesn't the VXR-R "Claim" 0-60 in 4.9 and 170mph top end! And yet its the same power/torque? Ford being conservative with their figures?
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gavin18787
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ford usually are conservative with their figures so I guess so
Colin if it was me I would buy an M3 or simular and then pick one up in a years time
Drives supercharged Tec with torque 
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Ojc
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Pfff, easier to beat than first thought.
Not really any good is it? R26 is still the best in the class.
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Daimo B
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Fast track car? No
Super Fast ROAD car, yes.....
This will oblitorate the VXR/S on the roads I think. VXR will have it on the track.
Ford used all the special gizmo's on the suspension n such. The VXR is just coilovers and a diff.....
All the people whinging about the looks, why carry on whinging, if you don't like it, don't buy it, so therefore don't moan about somethign your not gonna even get.
Im not keen on the rear spoiler, but it will keep the rear end down (proven by the Escort Cossie), and im sure its not there just for "chav factor".
Tell me what chavs can afford £25k?
Only thing is, for £25k, the interiour didn't scream "quality" at me.
I was more interested in the GTE Vs RS battle Mannnnn those rear ends stick out.
Consider those cars have 20 years history. Look how much more the heavy fat assed big wheels 300bhp FWD Focus handled bends, and how badly those cars of 20 years ago went round the bends with half the power
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Russ
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daimo in vxr slag off shocker
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SportBoy
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if that escort rs is standard il eat my big top hat
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Ash_EP3
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Watched it yesterday and for the first time sort of enjoyed it....
MPG comparison was void as well the golf had an extra passenger (who was a nob) 
edit: if you want to be economical get a derv cruise around and be economical when you want to be then give it the beans and get a short punch of the turbo
The golf is a much better car than that honda - quicker too
[Edited on 24-02-2009 by S214_UPP]
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fir3vip3r
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quote:
Originally posted by SportBoy
if that escort rs is standard il eat my big top hat
meh, after owning both as standard cars i know where my money would be.
i bet the astra was lower mileage aswell 
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Adam_B
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quote:
Originally posted by Russ
daimo in vxr slag off shocker
Daimo in pointless rant non shocker
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