Clio 4 RS VS Fiesta ST EcoBoost

[steve32c]

If Renault wont sell them I'm sure some third party company will jump on the future gap in the market left by Renault.

 

[steve32c]

Does any body else think with the cup spoiler it looks like the old Civic type R from the side?

 

[Jaff.]

Does any body else think with the cup spoiler it looks like the old Civic type R from the side?

No...

​it has too many doors

 

[S2H]

The 200T looks much similar to the normal Clio IV than the 197 did to the Clio 3 though.

Yea they might decide to add the spoiler as an option. But the 197 cup could have the spoiler right from the start.

 

[N0ddie]

The 200T looks much similar to the normal Clio IV than the 197 did to the Clio 3 though.

Yea they might decide to add the spoiler as an option. But the 197 cup could have the spoiler right from the start.

The 197 cup wasnt available when the MK3 RS' were released though. The Cups and cup option only became available after the R27s were released. Those we released a full year after the first 197s.

 

[Gally]

This is how the road car should have looked! I'm going to take a trip to Team Pyro, seeing as they're only like 3miles from my house and have a look.

Fpmsl! That spoiler I seriously have no words for.

 

[Advikaz]

Fpmsl! That spoiler I seriously have no words for.

Looks alright on the race car, not really any good for the road tho.

 

[ScottyRS]

Note: I own a Ford Focus RS & Clio Sport 172 so cannot get accused of bias.

I'm really excited to see the Fiesta ST. As yet i've been too busy to go see one. I would like to test drive one too. Not bothered about remapping etc.

 

[MarkCup]

He seems to like it.

​Delivery of mine can't come soon enough.

 

[Matthew]

"Disc brakes all round"

Where's my cheque book?!

 

[GiT]

"Disc brakes all round"

Where's my cheque book?!

LOL. I had a mini once with "Drums all round". So awful, but "cutting edge" lol

 

[Matthew]

Did the previous Fiesta ST have drum brakes then?

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[GiT]

Nope, Discs.

 

[Munson]

LOL. I had a mini once with "Drums all round". So awful, but "cutting edge" lol

I had a Mini with drums all round. Unfortunately it turned out more like "cutting hedge" as it barrel lolled over one and into a field. Damned washing up liquid!

 

[Matthew]

What's that chump on about then?

 

[Munson]

I think it's the first of the current platform to have 4x discs.

 

[Matthew]

Ah right, I thought he said the first Fiesta with them.

Must be my hearing.

 

[Munson]

I think he did. They guy is a dick TBH. Seen a few of his videos on various cars.

 

[Alan16ac]

Sounds promising with this line "The old front-drive intransigence is gone; on cold tyres, a cold surface and with the ESP switched off, abrupt lift will require opposite lock"

Looks lively enough in this clip!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-KempOrImw

Ill take 2

 

[GiT]

Yeah - first MK7-8 with Discs all round.

I guess the ST rear discs and pads will start appearing on the ZS's and TDCI's too.


But he does say "That's a first for a Fiesta!"

 

[MarkCup]

Yeah - first MK7-8 with Discs all round.

I guess the ST rear discs and pads will start appearing on the ZS's and TDCI's too.


But he does say "That's a first for a Fiesta!"

Pretty much every report on the ST states this...I think there's a badly proofed Ford PR document to blame myself.

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[Gally]

Yeah i'd agree Mark.

As much as I hated the initial video idea, bit cringeworthy, he nailed what the car was about I think.

 

[DrR]

Anyone got a with and without picture of the style pack?

 

[daydotz]

Anyone got a with and without picture of the style pack?

i expect that will be a rare sight (if you take ford finance they give you it free)

if only ford offered a sunroof like they do in the US they look so smart in molten

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[DrR]

Actually Just found out what the style pack is, not really worth it TBH.

[h=2]ST Style Pack £275.00[/h]17'' Alloys Painted Rado Grey, Illuminated Scuff Plates and Red Brake Callipers.

 

[Jaff.]

It's the same on the focus and its worth if just for the different colour wheels on certain colour cars

 

[DrR]

I think I want a ST1 in Red, maybe with that style pack. Job done.

Make my decision in 7 weeks.

 

[Jaff.]

Focus or fiesta?

 

[DrR]

Fiesta, think the focus is just a bit much really.

 

[Jaff.]

Pussy!

 

[Gally]

If you don't get the style pack you'd be aswell as just packing up your stuff and jumping off the nearest bridge.

 

[Jaff.]

If you don't get the style pack you'd be aswell as just packing up your stuff and jumping off the nearest bridge.

Does depend on what colour you pick I think. Red without a style pack looks good. Blue needs the style pack as does white. Not sure about that orange colour, and tangerine scream it doesn't matter lol. Black without it IMO, its too dark otherwise

 

[DrR]

lol Focus is just tad to much, wanna buy cash if i can no finance or anything. Would love one really.

I orginally liked the red before i even knew it was free Molten is defo best, but not worth the extra.

 

[GiT]

Does depend on what colour you pick I think. Red without a style pack looks good. Blue needs the style pack as does white. Not sure about that orange colour, and tangerine scream it doesn't matter lol. Black without it IMO, its too dark otherwise

Sadly it only comes in 5 colours - and one aint Storm / Sea Grey. Molten Orange (yak) Red (no) Black (erm poss) Blue (Yes) White (HELL YES).

​Wanted Grey.

 

[Jaff.]

Sorry I was on about the whole st range (focus included) dont think you can get tangerine scream on a fiesta?

Edit- no you can't lol, don't like it anyway ha

blue is a superb colour though. Not that I'm biased or anything :clap:

 

[Munson]

I think the Fiesta ST looks best in blue. Although frozen white is super crisp, especially with the style pack.

 

[MarkCup]

Unsurprisingly Spirit Blue with Style Pack gets my vote; I don't think there's too much wrong with this apart from the rear light clusters/fussy rear end which I just can't seem to get along with.

 

[Goodj]

It looks huge.

Seriously, I know cars are getting bigger in general but it must be almost the size of an old Fusion!

Sorry, carry on

 

[Jaff.]

Awesome! Focus wheels look better IMO but the front grille/number plate is much better on the fiesta.

​rear cluster is fussy though

 

[Munson]

They're not huge at all. It's a Mk 7 Fiesta. I presume you've seen one?

In the metal, the ST looks brilliant, and small.