Just got it(RS content) mobile pics

[seb]

i like it RM. not a mega fan of black with blue but still looks ok.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

A bit rip speed for me

 

[Gaz85]

Liking it mate, you do like to change cars!! You went far ballsie to take those pictures haha!

 

[DB.]

A bit rip speed for me

Made me think of those Wolfrace alloys that look similar.

 

[Moby]

Liking it mate, you do like to change cars!! You went far ballsie to take those pictures haha!

I did - Hamilton to Carluke via Larky

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Made me think of those Wolfrace alloys that look similar.

I thought that exact thing aswell mate...!

 

[Gaz85]

I did - Hamilton to Carluke via Larky

haha you know what i mean!

 

[DB.]

 

[Munson]

Yeah they are slightly blingtastic I suppose. I normally hate rims like that I feel the FRS pulls those off.

 

[.GAZ.]

LOL @ all the haters!

 

[MikeB]

Beast! Good luck with it

 

[Munson]

LOL @ all the haters!

Agree TBH. The OP car looks simply stunning with those rims.

 

[.GAZ.]

The saying "hard as nails" has never been more appropriate IMO!

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

I dont hate it, i just think the silver wheels suit the blue better.

I like black wheels on the white and green Gareth

 

[Scutch]

Very nice indeed, mate. Hardly comparable, but my mate picked up his 2010 Focus ST in the same colour and wheel combination (black on PB). Looked stunning.

I have to say, black alloys on the white make the standard silver look sh*t. Do it, Roymund.

 

[Munson]

Pmsl @ Roymund.

 

[Christopher]

Scutch... Milf thread over in GC. Go!

 

[Dr G]

Have to admit I'm a bit torn.

I like it, but feel it would ridiculed to hell if someone took a standard Focus and did that to it!

I hear ya....

 

[DH_GTI]

Amazing car very very nice !!!!!
love the black wheels.

 

[Munson]

 

[.GAZ.]

That is just silly^

 

[Munson]

Silly good or silly bad?

 

[.GAZ.]

Silly good or silly bad?

Can't really decide LOL!

 

[Munson]

Same here

Love the 35 profile rubber too, although the low speed ride is spine snapping.

 

[.GAZ.]

Swaying towards bad, i think!

 

[Munson]

Ja I kind of agree. I think I prefer the silver rims with white.

 

[.GAZ.]

Black is superb on white Roy, the Superturismo's are pish, REALLY PISH!

 

[Rob_]

Looks really good..

Arent these RS's all underpowerred on book figures?

 

[Munson]

Looks really good..

Arent these RS's all underpowerred on book figures?

Some say yes. Some say no. A guy on FRSOC.com pulled 316hp/350lb with just a decat. Rumour has it that early maps had some issues. I can only say that mine feels every bit as quick as it should. In-gear performance and high speed acceleration is cosmic. Mental torque. Brute of a car regardless of numbers.

 

[Brett]

Thats epic.

I'd kill to own that.

 

[Moby]

Some say yes. Some say no. A guy on FRSOC.com pulled 316hp/350lb with just a decat. Rumour has it that early maps had some issues. I can only say that mine feels every bit as quick as it should. In-gear performance and high speed acceleration is cosmic. Mental torque. Brute of a car regardless of numbers.

My Dad's had a recall notice for a remap - dunno what it was supposed to fix.

His was an early one - March / April 2009 build

 

[///AMG]

I think I'll be going with black at some stage.... one problem is with the profile of the tyres and the way the wheel lips protrude they are soooo easy to kerb and scratch. I did one of mine in a pothole and I was being uber careful too... I'd be pissed off getting them refurbed all the time

 

[///AMG]

My Dad's had a recall notice for a remap - dunno what it was supposed to fix.

His was an early one - March / April 2009 build

Hard brake pedal iirc

 

[Moby]

Hard brake pedal iirc

No - that was the second remap recall he had. The first one was a good few months ago.

 

[Munson]

My Dad's had a recall notice for a remap - dunno what it was supposed to fix.

His was an early one - March / April 2009 build

Yeah I'm not too clued up on it all TBH but I know there have been map revisions. Luckily mine is a late car. There have also been issues with the intake hose collapsing due to badly fitted airboxes. All I know is that mine feels seriously quick. Even ignoring the fact that it's 3 seconds quicker to 100mph, the sheer grunt and usability of the power makes my old Clio seem like a 1.2 in comparison. No joke.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Suprised there being advertised at sub 24k already...

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1581307.htm

 

[dmn1989]

whens your milltek catback coming?

 

[Munson]

Suprised there being advertised at sub 24k already...

http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1581307.htm

Yeah there has been some discussion about this. It's expected really. For a start you lose the VAT costs instantly on a used car. Popular opinion suggests that they will level out at this price for quite a while now that the builds have finished. Long term residuals are likely to stand up well. The RS500 might hurt prices a little bit, but when all's said and done, these will fetch 12k+ in 10 years time. Triple what you could expect from a comparable Meg 250. Agree or not, fast Fords have a huge following

I plan to keep mine for at least 5 years so I think the strong resale values are a bonus.

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Yeah there has been some discussion about this. It's expected really. For a start you lose the VAT costs instantly on a used car. Popular opinion suggests that they will level out at this price for quite a while now that the builds have finished. Long term residuals are likely to stand up well. The RS500 might hurt prices a little bit, but when all's said and done, these will fetch 12k+ in 10 years time. Triple what you could expect from a comparable Meg 250. Agree or not, fast Fords have a huge following

I plan to keep mine for at least 5 years so I think the strong resale values are a bonus.

I definatley agree, you only have to look at previous fast Ford's namely the Sierra and Escort's.

The Mk1 FRS has held its value very well also.

Its fair to say residuals are strong, couple this as you say with time and it should level out, not taking into account the ones that will be dually written off/stolen and never seen again. Sad but the only way these will keep prices in focus (pardon the pun)

 

[Jaff]

I think I'll be going with black at some stage.... one problem is with the profile of the tyres and the way the wheel lips protrude they are soooo easy to kerb and scratch. I did one of mine in a pothole and I was being uber careful too... I'd be pissed off getting them refurbed all the time

they are bringing the rs wheel out in black(and silver) but in 18 inch as an option/accessory on the ST soon, could get a 45 profile tyre on there give you a bit of cusion and some rim protection. could be a good winter wheel.