Cybermonkey
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yes, the 0-60 might be good due to gearing, but the engines are still very weak compared to something that is twice its age. in gear times for a GSi/Sport are better than a ZS by a fair bit. 0-60 isnt a true test of a cars straight line performance
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Demo
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well as much as i miss my corsa im glad i moved onto a zetec-s. to be honest my sport was slightly played with and when it was sold was running better than ever, but the fiesta seems to have the edge over it after about 40/50mph. seem to pull better through the revs and is definately smoother.
handling was top notch for a standard car too but ive had ford racing suspension on mine for about 6 weeks now and its better still. feels more solid to drive too
so coming from someone who has owned both 1.4 sport and zetec-s i would say my fiesta has the edge.
and im not just saying that cos i own one as when i bought it i wasnt interested in having something quicker than my old corsa, just something newer and nicer than it
my 2ps worth 
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Skinz
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PMSL zetec-s's are one of the slowest 1.6 16v hatchs on the road. The corsa sport is pretty naff performance wise but the fiesta is even worse!!!
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psycho sport
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Registered: 27th Mar 03
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I'd piss all both Gsi,Sri and Zetecs!
Pointless chit chat!
If your gona race, race something with a bit of power!
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Sly_SRi
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Registered: 9th Apr 04
Location: Reading, UK Drives: Corsa C
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what, like yours? 
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psycho sport
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no, i dont race, i ve past that level of immaturity. If i want to race i d go to a track.
But racing my car would be a hole lot more fun than a 1.6 corsa!!
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Skinz
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quote:
Originally posted by psycho sport
no, i dont race, i ve past that level of immaturity. If i want to race i d go to a track.
But racing my car would be a hole lot more fun than a 1.6 corsa!!
Vectras should stay on the motorway where they belong, i couldnt think of anything more boring than a vectra on a track
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Sly_SRi
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Registered: 9th Apr 04
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yea, cause yours is a proper sports car.....a vectra 
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Ojc
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Sly, I saw you.
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psycho sport
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I cant remember saying my car was a sports car?!
You saying your corsa is a sports car then? ha
As for vectra staying on the motorway, yes well done, medal for you for your brilliant humour... tit.
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Skinz
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simply stating where your vectra is at its best
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Sly_SRi
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quote:
Originally posted by Ojc
Sly, I saw you.
Where abouts were you, by the new roundabout? did you see us race off the lights??
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psycho sport
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And you have driven a tuned vectra then i assume?
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Jambo
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Not been in many 1.6 gsi's/sports only my 1.4 sport.
I drove Adioheads zetecs, and it was noticably faster than mine. Both had airfilters as only mod. It has 200cc's more and weight difference would be negligable so do the maths.
This is the oldest and most silly debate in the world.
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Ojc
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Yes Sly I saw you and the white rear light Zetec-S at the traffic lights.
I never saw you pull away, if I had been going the opposite way I would have handed you both your arses 
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Sly_SRi
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Registered: 9th Apr 04
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lol, should have prooved it then 
[Edited on 22-06-2005 by Sly_SRi]
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Stu
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I think the Zetec-S is a great car. I bought my missus one about 6 months ago. Not for speed cos she isnt interested in going fast (she can drive mine anytime she fancies!), but it is a solid, well built, reliable, safe and good looking car! Handles great as well, I love driving it (used it myself for work today as it happens!)
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If your gona race, race something with a bit of power!
I could say the same to you pal!
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psycho sport
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quote:
If your gona race, race something with a bit of power!
I could say the same to you pal!
Yea you could but i dont race on public roads so no real need to is there!
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Stu
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quote:
Originally posted by psycho sport
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If your gona race, race something with a bit of power!
I could say the same to you pal!
Yea you could but i dont race on public roads so no real need to is there!
Eh? Im sure you said it? Thats why I quoted you? 
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psycho sport
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Re-read what i said and then pack up an go home!
I clearly say i dont race, but if i did i would race on a track, which i dont do!
tit
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Skinz
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this guy really fancies his chances in his rep mobile
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psycho sport
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your really are stupid arent you!!
I havent challenged anyone.
I havent said my car is a sports car.
think your begining to sound like a bit of a tit to be honest!
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Stu
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quote:
Originally posted by psycho sport
I'd piss all both Gsi,Sri and Zetecs!
Pointless chit chat!
If your gona race, race something with a bit of power!
OK, so from the above comments you were talking hypothetically. If you dont race/drive enthusiastically on road OR track why have you 'tuned' your Vectra? Or are the figures you have quoted hypothetical as well?
Not getting into the bollocks about 'read what I said' etc etc crap! You came on here thinking you were the dogs danglies in your Vectra and your not! It was a discussion on different cars performance, not 'my dads bigger than your dad'
If you tell me you have never sped on the road then you are talking through your arse, everyone does but there is a time and a place!! I would rather be on a track but at the moment thats a once every few month luxury!
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psycho sport
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racing and driving enthusiasticlly are two very different things. I do occasionally speed, i ll be the 1st to admit that.
I 'tune' my vectra because i have a keen interest in cars and i enjoy learning how to improve them as i want to push my understanding of engines etc further.
Also i have done this to improve upon its performance!
I havent come here thinking i m the dogs danglies, i ve just pointed out that racing slow lower power cars is both pointless and stupid.
Thats why there is such a stigma about modified cars and the boy racer image.
Admittedly (sp) my 1st ill spelt comment was some what tittish but hey!
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Siberia
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Registered: 9th Oct 03
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i dnt speed on the road.... ever!... honest...
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