StormVR6 0 Posted August 21, 2005 Storm VR6 why the **** have you started to get bitchy? So your saying a corrado is an old mans car or what lol No, I'm saying it's a mans car. I don't mind the Fords, a mate of mine had a Sierra Cosworth, bloody quick and great fun, albeit made for the job. A20 LEE has already summed it up in a nutshell methinks. I never intended to be "bitchy" as you call it, it's just that selling a rare VW for a "weekend fun" Ford will haunt you in later years! :) But as you say, each to their own, fair enough mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaz g60 0 Posted August 21, 2005 :pukeright: FIESTA :pukeleft: screw polite! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gradeAfailure 0 Posted August 21, 2005 I thought he bought a 1.1 Fiesta as a runabout, and the RS was an Escort RS Turbo, not a Fiesta...? Either way, I'd rather have a dub, but have to confess to still wanting to own an S1 Escort RS Turbo... :oops: I say, whatever floats your boat... Far better to have something you like and enjoy it that have something just because other people tell you that it's better... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dazzyvr6 0 Posted August 21, 2005 RS turbo fiesta Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted August 21, 2005 Yeah I thought that as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 220 0 Posted August 21, 2005 I thought he bought a 1.1 Fiesta as a runabout, and the RS was an Escort RS Turbo, not a Fiesta...? Either way, I'd rather have a dub, but have to confess to still wanting to own an S1 Escort RS Turbo... :oops: I say, whatever floats your boat... Far better to have something you like and enjoy it that have something just because other people tell you that it's better... Thankyou m8! yes its a 1989 escort.....but its what I want and it puts a big smile on my face everytime I drive it, its an animal! ok here's the spec and pics.... Ok hers the spec! Engine Power engineering Low comp 1600cc CVH, +0.5 oversized Mahle Pistons, Lightened and balanced, with machined flywheel, ARP big end bolts Power engineering stage 3 big valve head +1.5mm oversized inlet and +1.0mm exhaust valves; gas flowed, ported and polished, with matching inlet, the head has had a full overhaul by Karl Norris at the end of last year, this included new valve guides, full clean – re-lapped valve seats and re-ported, basically the head looked like new. (I have pictures when I got it back) Piper 285T Cam Piper Vernier pulley Double valve springs Anti Pump lifters Genuine Ford head gasket and head bolts Stage 3 oil cooled Cosworth spec hybrid turbo 55 trim wheel with a 48-exhaust housing -31 Actuator 3 Way Bleed Valve Power Engineering Chip Rev limiter raised to 7200rpm Aquamist MF2 5th Injector using Cosworth green injector Baileys DV26 dump valve K&N Induction filter Pace large front mounted intercooler with reverse charge carrier (nicely donated by Pace from the Performance Ford feature) Samco and Roose Motorsport silicon hoses NGK 9 plugs Ford Motorsport leads Cosworth Fuel pump Deflex poly bush kit Baileys Header-tank and oil separator Fusion Fabrication, cam cover, heater box, catch tank, servo cover, Chrome Inlet, Rocker cover, and other engine detailing 25psi max boost, estimated to be 240bhp after being setup by Karl Norris at the end of last year Transmission Up-rated LSD gearbox (just over a year old) AP Racing 4 paddle clutch B&M Quick shift Suspension Koni adjustable -40 Wheels & Tyres 16” OZ Super Torismo’s (unmarked as new) Yokohoma 205/40/16 tyres A539’s Brakes ST170 front brake Callipers and Disc (less then 3 weeks old) Exterior 90 spec front bumper 90 spec spoiler De-badged and Smoothed bonnet Colour coded mirrors and door handles De-badged rear Genuine Ford Light covers Interior Full Leather re-trim including door cards RS Option 3 spoke steering wheel Lockwood white dials Ford Racing Autometer boost, oil, temp voltage gauge in nomad pod. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted August 21, 2005 Interior Full Leather re-trim including door cards RS Option 3 spoke steering wheel Lockwood white dials Ford Racing Autometer boost, oil, temp voltage gauge in nomad pod. Very nice enginebay! Nice looking car but the interior reminds me why i'm a dubber. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 0 Posted August 21, 2005 Looks like a nice car. Wouldn't say the door cards look very leather. In fact, I agree with Lee - I wouldn't like to spend too much time in there full stop. More impressed than I thought I'd be though! How much? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samm_cvr6 0 Posted August 21, 2005 does look very good condition, ditto interior but like you say, if you have more fun, then good for you. All I'm saying is I've been in a 200bhp Escort RS with modded suspension and the handling was a bit scary, maybe that adds to the excitement tho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 220 0 Posted August 22, 2005 £4k, have leather door cards to fit! Its proper mint tho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Leningrad Cowboy 0 Posted August 22, 2005 £4k, have leather door cards to fit! Its proper mint tho. Is that for the insurance? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flo 0 Posted August 24, 2005 Did your corrado still have the Rat sticker in the rear window? I work with the salesman who sold that car from Scotts originally. He said it was given to the operations director's wife originally! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 220 0 Posted August 24, 2005 No mate it didn't Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bcstudent 0 Posted August 24, 2005 Is that Escort a local car? I'm sure I recognise the tiny front number plate. Looks mint but at 25psi I doubt it'd last long as a daily driver. I always liked the shape of the Mk4 Escort RS but the interior is definitely in need of modernisation! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VR6 220 0 Posted August 27, 2005 Read the spec m8 its not running 25psi on stock anything. Now it came from Hinckey, its also not a daily drive just a weekend toy. The seats are so much nicer than my VR6 was, in fack EVERYTHING is better than the rado! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted September 14, 2005 Dunno how I missed this thread. That is a proper Escort RS. Seen so many sh1tty ones but that's been done properly. Best colour aswell. I'd still have your Corrado over that though, but know what you mean about boost, which is why my VR has a supercharger on it 8) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted September 14, 2005 Dunno how I missed this thread. That is a proper Escort RS. Seen so many sh1tty ones but that's been done properly. Best colour aswell. I'd still have your Corrado over that though, but know what you mean about boost, which is why my VR has a supercharger on it 8) yip i'd agree with ya there Kev.............tis a nice looking Series2............prefer the Series1's myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Claret Badger 0 Posted September 14, 2005 can I just say RAFLMFAO! FORD = F**KED OR REPAIR DAILY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H8RRA 0 Posted September 15, 2005 dodgy old thread this - first time i've read it today - i goes from a Ford Chav-type - no offence intended - pretending to love a rare corrado and wanting to buy a house, to then exposing his true chav colours and slating corrado's and that he can seriously murder them. Anyway, remember your rs is seriously modded - a std rs would not touch a std vr, plus you were driving an auto. a std vr pulls 155mph and 0-60 in less than 6.5 sec. not many rs chav-mobiles :) can do that. if you want to compare like for like, come and play with me and the wire or chrisvr6nos....... unless you bring an R34 skyline or something else that costs 50k plus, you'll only see our tailpipes :) std rs V std vr, vr al the way modded rs V modded vr, vr all the way :) - nice rs, as rs's go, BTW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StormVR6 0 Posted September 15, 2005 Surely H8RRA has concluded this thread with that?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted September 15, 2005 :lol: Good, if slightly abrasive, post from H8RRA there.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H8RRA 0 Posted September 15, 2005 :lol: Good, if slightly abrasive, post from H8RRA there.... ...kindly invite for us all to play nicely, kev - i even said he's rs was nice??!! maybe you mistook my thread for a one from chris - whats the phrase?.. bag o w4nk? :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted September 15, 2005 Looks like a nice Escort.. been doing a bit of research on the previous owner (rather individual username he has!) and it looks like he spent a lot of time and money on the car. But i'd still have the Corrado any day. :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samm_cvr6 0 Posted September 15, 2005 Had he exchanged for an escort cossie, it may be a different story tho. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites