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I've never spent any time in one on the road unfortunately, so can't really comment on its road manners, only a brief taste on track. A lot of buyers seem to be ok with a relatively firm ride these days and Focus RS sales exceeded expectations from what I've been told, so I guess it wasn't an...

I think that's perhaps being a bit unfair on the Focus in a way. It is a hard-riding car (so was the ST actually), but I think that was very deliberate. It was never a car designed for the ultimate lap-time, hence them never bothering with 'ring times etc. The priority was fun rather than...

I would certainly echo this, albeit in a slightly different line. As a professional writer/editor, I never read my old work after it's been published, as I will always find stuff I want to change!

As above, good quality is a must, and make sure you use longer bolts or spacers that bolt to the hub. In terms of geometry, it can have a negative impact but, provided you don't go too wide, you probably won't notice in reality.

They weren't? It is literally impossible to keep up with your Volvo-based antics.

I preferred the big pimpin' five spokes to be honest.

Some of those HAVE to be in!

Protects the floor and the tyre.

That Singer is bloody lovely.

Because he sold his 172 Cup and has since realised that they're the best Clio.

Cheap Cups are out there, but so are cheap Ph1s. You'll always get the odd bargain if you're lucky, but there has definitely been an uplift in prices across the board in the last couple of years. Cheap 1*2s have become harder to find than they were. Which will end up as the more valuable...

I always preferred them on the RS option seven-spoke wheels myself, especially the diamond cut ones. Didn't think the curvy spokes of the Cosworth wheels suited the RS Turbo ever so well.

I guess rarity will always be on its side. I think the phase 1 will always attract attention as it's less common than the phase 2 and was the original, but I'm not sure the Exclusive will be worth much more.

I don't know if the Exclusive will really, as it's not very desirable. 172 Cup will, because it's one of the most special variants, memorable and increasingly rare as so many are turned into track cars.

Yeah, bonkers really. Quite a wide offset too as I recall. Something like ET25, so about 15mm wider than most Fords. They do look good though!

I bet they drove f**king terribly though. I had a few MK5/6 Escorts with 17x7J rims and the tram-lining was monumental :LOL:

Yeah I remember that too. They were quite a popular mod on normal Escorts, RS Turbos and Saph Cossies and the like, but the prices have gone mad for all that stuff now.

And more... Charger Hellcat Alfa 4C (beautiful but I didn't fit in it) I didn't know a Nissan Patrol Nismo was a thing, but apparently it is:

Few more Saudi Arabian spots...

I think that looks better than the hatch to be honest. The rear of the hatch hurts my eyes.

Loads of places seem to do the kit. Hard to know who does the best quality though. Maxi Motorsport do one that they import from France. Hardest part will be getting the front suspension right, as it will need to be a fair bit wider.

I saw a LY 182 here in Jeddah earlier. Couldn't get a picture unfortunately though. Didn't expect to see one of them!

In Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. American stuff everywhere:

Nice! Really must drive one of these and make a decision about buying one!

Every car I've owned with a non-standard aerial has suffered from terrible radio reception. I don't know if it's where I live, but standard all the way.

I'm not a fan so far. I like some elements from it, but I thought the design of the MK7 was much more cohesive.

I do have a bit of a soft spot for the fox Mustang for some weird reason. Needs to be hard top and massively modified though.

I use Tesco Momentum in my 197 and did in my 172 as well. Anecdotally, I just think it reduces the rough running a touch when they're cold. None of my cars have blown up yet, so I shall carry on as I am. If I had a heavily modified car that was mapped for a certain fuel type, I would stick to...

Lots of stuff on them though. I don't mind the MK2 to be honest. It seems a lot of car for the money. Not sure I could ever pull the trigger on one though, given what else is out there.

Would be mega money for the insurer to repair it. Bonnet, wing bumper, headlight. Slam panel looks damaged, door will be damaged, plus all the odd bits like the arch extension, DRL etc etc. You could be in for a fair bill doing it yourself too. I'd chalk it up and move on personally. No one...