Depreciation, here we come!!! - Mines A Green one please...

[Phil Mcavity]

one of the mags stated that the full beans ARE limited in first gear 
If I had the cash Id be jumping 

and it still suffers with torque steer.

so do most powerful fwd cars.

i know joe, just that Ford said it doesnt , yet the tests drives in it ,it does.

[RedRobin]

^^^^
I find it difficult to believe it torque steers with Quaife ATB diff.

Which journo's claim it torque steers?

[182_blue]

^^^^
I find it difficult to believe it torque steers with Quaife ATB diff.

Which journo's claim it torque steers?

i havnt read that it torque steers, all the journos seem to love it, that i read anyway

[DavyP]

I think one reviewer mentioned a slight torque steer, but he was a kinda puny lookin fella.

The general consensus is that it handles brilliantly and 4wd would have spoilt it.

I'm gonna have to stop biggin this car up as i'm in danger of becoming a "fanboy".  The positive reviews have really got me looking forward to it, albeit I don't think i'll get a sniff of it until September at the earliest.

[RedRobin]

The general consensus is that it handles brilliantly and 4wd would have spoilt it.

....I can well understand that. 4WD/quattro cars have very safe roadholding within the extreme limit but just don't have that tactile edge.

[Phil Mcavity]

^^^^
I find it difficult to believe it torque steers with Quaife ATB diff.

Which journo's claim it torque steers?

as in this video, fast foward to 2mins 45 seconds ....
http://motoring.sky.com/manufacturers/Ford/Focus_RS/videos/485.aspx

[RedRobin]

^^^^
Cheers, Phil

He doesn't seem too bothered by it though.

[hotrod30]

Well following on from the opinions on the RS Focus thread and my mulling over the possibility of buying one, I have just placed my order.

I've gone for the White with the Luxury Pack, costs a scarey amount of money for a Ford but I just took a liking to it so thought what the f...k i'll do it.  I look at people who live there life full of regrets and say they wish they did it different, well I've decided lifes for enjoying and moneys just paper so im gonna toss some away

To be honest what its costing isnt all that far off from what I could have spent on mods when you get round to lsd's, brakes, suspension, intercoolers and fuel pumps etc.

I know its not everyones cup of tea but I think it sounds good and seems to be getting very positive feed back.

Have a sound clip on me.........

Well done Dave,

It’s the colour I would choose, awesome car buddy