Focus RS
#3168
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If you go racing manual is the way to go woth the Evo.
SST wont handle the power that reilbale and that long as the MT does. That in no secret to anyone who are racing.
Also some SST has nice dyno numvers, but i dont see them on track. Maybe one or two. I have a friend who has a 500+ evo, but sits in the garage. Its a 2010 sst. So on paper he has a 6 years old evo 500+ hp, with no issue. I think he barely drove 3000 miles since he has a car, i certain he never put it on the track for sure..
So that makes the SST reliable, and handeling high power? lol
#3170
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Originally Posted by nemsin
Despite what you say, I do not see very many X MR's being used at the track. The SST is rediculously expensive to repair.
Also, I don't think simply adding a cooler is going to solve the GKN twinster heat issue. More than likely the whole unit will get swapped out of a mechanical one (like on the RS RX).
Also, I don't think simply adding a cooler is going to solve the GKN twinster heat issue. More than likely the whole unit will get swapped out of a mechanical one (like on the RS RX).
SST aren't that expensive. They are more expensive than a manual (maybe), but it's not prohibitive in the realm of a typical "for fun" track car.
#3175
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No, I'd prefer that you not speculate and made baseless accusations about a car you have no interest in, apparently know nothing about, and only like to **** on to validate your own car choice.
#3177
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"No question, this has become the performance hatchback to beat."]
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...omparison-test
#3179
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Also i am always preaching it, HP is just a fraction of the story.
But the RS hype is still legit. I think will be a great car and fast / quick. Should be a lot faster then ST's.
I have high hopes for it, but i am still hesitating to jump into one. ( mainly because the drive train and there is no wide body) I doubt as much as we known will be more suitable for racing as the Evos are yet. STI never really was competition for them since the crappy engine they have. This new RS hopefully will be one to beat.
Cant wait.
#3180
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The results of two vehicles with essentially the same weight going the same MPH in the 1/4 casts doubt on Fords proclamation of even 340 HP, let alone 350. I trust the Suby rating allot more then Fords right now.