SVM 286
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quote: Originally posted by Robin
The Escort has better suspension and a better gearbox than the Fiesta, and a better turbo
And doesn't bite you like a crack addicted doberman with rabies on a bad come-down, when you brake hard from speed.
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Minty_Fresh
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my mates got a 260+bhp @ 10psi ka turbo...
can easily run 18psi and get over 300bhp but no point as it just keeps spinning..
very quick...
[Edited on 16-08-2008 by mk4_boy]
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random dav
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I bought one but I don't use it everyday, you just have to be picky in what you buy as there are plenty of dogs, and hope the squeaks and rattles don't send you insane
WRLFC !
Project cars
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Minty_Fresh
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squeaks and rattles are what make the old fords...

[Edited on 16-08-2008 by mk4_boy]
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SVM 286
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Mine doesn't squeak or rattle anywhere.
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Robin
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quote: Originally posted by mk4_boy
my mates got a 260+bhp @ 10psi ka turbo...
can easily run 18psi and get over 300bhp but no point as it just keeps spinning..
very quick...
Which one? There's only a few about.
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Minty_Fresh
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silver ka with black bonnet..
was at fordfair few weeks back, did 0-60 run...
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SVM 286
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quote: Originally posted by Robin
Engine spec?
Straight to the point. No messing.
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ainsley_brader
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quote: Originally posted by Robin
The Escort has better suspension and a better gearbox than the Fiesta, and a better turbo
In what way do you think the gearbox is better?
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RCoughtrie
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quote: Originally posted by random dav
I bought one but I don't use it everyday, you just have to be picky in what you buy as there are plenty of dogs, and hope the squeaks and rattles don't send you insane
  so true... hit 70mph and everything sounds like its about to come apart
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SVM 286
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Must be some ropey ones about. Mines only done 59k so that's probably why everything is still so tight and non rattly for it's age.
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Robin
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quote: Originally posted by ainsley_brader
quote: Originally posted by Robin
The Escort has better suspension and a better gearbox than the Fiesta, and a better turbo
In what way do you think the gearbox is better?
It's fitted with an LSD, the Fiesta isn't.
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SVM 286
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Indeed. Epic torque steer. Awful.
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little_duke
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not really a fan of them tbh danny.my brothers mate had one and it was on axle stands more then wheels .looks a clean example youve found there but 3k is abit steep imho.entirely upto you though fella as its you that will be driving it
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SVM 286
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quote: Originally posted by mk4_boy
i love mk4s in general tbh..
heres my 151bhp bonus turbo i built..
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/4779/jayscar023fl6al1.jpg
was a very clean motor..
just couldnt keep up with the petrol..
I like that. Very clean and understated.
Are those Kenlowe fans?
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