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Old Aug 12, 2016, 10:56 PM
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Front bumper looks like it's missing something on the bottom... Im torn between this or the Audi S3
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Old Aug 13, 2016, 06:24 AM
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Focus makes 150wtq more than Evo X at 2500rpm
I was not expecting to see THAT!
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Old Aug 15, 2016, 07:26 PM
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So I can't go online and order a "rally exhaust"?

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Old Aug 16, 2016, 08:30 AM
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Focus makes 150wtq more than Evo X at 2500rpm
I was not expecting to see THAT!
Modern engines are pretty amazing!
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Old Sep 6, 2016, 05:03 PM
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Any updates?

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Focus makes 150wtq more than Evo X at 2500rpm
I was not expecting to see THAT!
Tiny turbo + more displacement ...
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Old Sep 15, 2016, 06:47 AM
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have they hit dealer floors yet??
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Old Sep 15, 2016, 06:55 AM
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have they hit dealer floors yet??
Oh yeah, I think they've been out for about 2 months now.
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Old Dec 11, 2016, 11:44 PM
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Tiny turbo + more displacement ...

doesnt the RS has a similar size or a bit bigger turbo than a X?

i was under the impression they are pretty comparable.

Hm.
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Old Dec 12, 2016, 02:38 AM
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doesnt the RS has a similar size or a bit bigger turbo than a X?

i was under the impression they are pretty comparable.

Hm.
when you get the same power out of the stock turbo RS as the X then you will know they are the same size..
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Any updates on this car?
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Old Jan 10, 2017, 07:41 PM
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Good stuff. Heard that RS block is practically bulletproof.
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Old Jan 19, 2017, 10:20 PM
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Motors seem pretty strong. I'm wondering how the rest of the drive line will hold up.
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Old Mar 28, 2017, 07:26 PM
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Good stuff. Heard that RS block is practically bulletproof.
Maybe not.
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Old Apr 29, 2017, 11:03 PM
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I read that it mentioned that there would be updates to follow....

So, any updates?
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Very nice cars for sure. Saw one a few months back in white and my God it was sweet!
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