I thought I'd add my little bit of RS stuff here as it's a modern fast Ford thread, rather than start a separate one.

 

Anyway, it seems my RS (ordered some time ago) is not that far off in car terms.

I enquired when it was announced as I heard it was going to be 4x4, so as soon as Ford said dealers could take deposits they called me and I got in the queue.

Originally I was quoted the summer for delivery but my order turns out to be very early and is looking like the first batch out after the dealer demo cars.

So I might have it for a few months before you see them everywhere.

I ordered it on the strength of how great the Fiesta ST is.

 

Hi Richard,

 

Exciting times!,

Your car has a production date of 2^nd Feb, and an ETA of 27^th Feb.

 

Already got my plate ready.

Nothing like a quick cut and paste in MS paint.

 

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Let me know when you decide to sell the Fiesta then Richard LOL.

Let me know when you decide to sell the Fiesta then Richard LOL.

 

To be honest, if I'd known the RS was coming late February/early March I wouldn't have bought the ST.

Summer to me means July(ish).

 

So you never know...

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any plans on modding the RS? I may look to get one of these when the citigo goes back.

any plans on modding the RS? I may look to get one of these when the citigo goes back.

 

Not sure yet.

Litchfield (well known GT-R tuner) and Peron (Who did the turbo kit for the ST) are planning to work together on the RS, meaning there should be some pretty nice upgrades.

Impressive. Didn't know there'd be proper versions on UK roads so soon

 

Look forward to your reviews

Not sure yet.

Litchfield (well known GT-R tuner) and Peron (Who did the turbo kit for the ST) are planning to work together on the RS, meaning there should be some pretty nice upgrades.

 

I think the basic one with a mountune will be enough for me, my mate is the master tech at my local dealer which would be a bonus. Hope it's as good as everyone is anticipating!

Do they only come in that blue?

Nice one Richard, looking forward to seeing this one..

Do they only come in that blue?

 

No, but the colour choice is (as usual for many modern cars) rather boring.

No ASBO Orange, no bright green.

Black, white, primer grey and a few other background choices, plus the Nitrous Blue used for a lot of the demo/launch cars like mine above.

 

Apparently around 60% of all cars have been ordered in this blue.

Clearly Ford should have given us some more exciting colours.

Danny and I dropped the ST off today at JDR for some work.

 

 

My GT1 spec MeisterR Coilovers were finished yesterday, so they are going on along with the PB 6 pot brake kit.

This should finish the car off nicely as it's already running the Peron turbo kit and LSD.

 

It certainly looks a high quality bit of kit.

 

 

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No, but the colour choice is (as usual for many modern cars) rather boring.

No ASBO Orange, no bright green.

Black, white, primer grey and a few other background choices, plus the Nitrous Blue used for a lot of the demo/launch cars like mine above.

Apparently around 60% of all cars have been ordered in this blue.

Clearly Ford should have given us some more exciting colours.

Rather boring choice then. It should have an in your face colour though

That does look like a great kit. Camber adjustable?

I bet that's going to be a real rocket!

That does look like a great kit. Camber adjustable?

I bet that's going to be a real rocket!

 

Yes.

We'll find out next Monday!

We will indeed looking forward to it

No, but the colour choice is (as usual for many modern cars) rather boring.

No ASBO Orange, no bright green.

Black, white, primer grey and a few other background choices, plus the Nitrous Blue used for a lot of the demo/launch cars like mine above.

 

Apparently around 60% of all cars have been ordered in this blue.

Clearly Ford should have given us some more exciting colours.

I think the orange may have been partly "killed" by Ben Aaronovitch referring to it as "ASBO Orange" in the Peter Grant books. (link to book 1 of series http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004K1EC1S?qid=1453888993&ref_=sr_tc_2_3&sr=1-2-ent )

I think the orange may have been partly "killed" by Ben Aaronovitch referring to it as "ASBO Orange" in the Peter Grant books. (link to book 1 of series http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004K1EC1S?qid=1453888993&ref_=sr_tc_2_3&sr=1-2-ent )

 

Some people like it, even though it's called ASBO orange.

I'd have probably gone for it...

I thought it was Clarkson that had coined the term, but maybe not.

 

Lack of colour choice does seem to be an issue across manufacturers now. Shame.

Some people like it, even though it's called ASBO orange.

I'd have probably gone for it...

 

 

I thought it was Clarkson that had coined the term, but maybe not.

 

Lack of colour choice does seem to be an issue across manufacturers now. Shame.

Well I like it too, and agree about lack of "interesting colours".

 

Ben's reference was the first I know of.

Clarkson said it should have been called the Ford Asbo, I thought - based on the colour (and the manners!) in his TG vid?  ISTR he made some closing comment like "also available in blue, but why would you?".

 

Who was first is another matter..

any plans on modding the RS? I may look to get one of these when the citigo goes back.

  

Not sure yet.

Litchfield (well known GT-R tuner) and Peron (Who did the turbo kit for the ST) are planning to work together on the RS, meaning there should be some pretty nice upgrades.

Apparently from what I've been reading, the cooling side of things is going to need the most work, air and water, supposedly close to it's limits in standard form.

  

Apparently from what I've been reading, the cooling side of things is going to need the most work, air and water, supposedly close to it's limits in standard form.

 

Allegedly it doesn't have a very big radiator and while the engine was fine in the Mustang with a bigger bay it's a bit more compact in the Focus.

So that makes sense.

So with all the mods done we tested the Fiesta ST out at Brands Hatch yesterday.

 

Went really well.

Nice balanced set up with good brakes, tyres and plenty of grunt though the rev range for a 1.6 turbo.

I think it's come out pretty well.

 

I'd say! It's flipping brilliant such a well built car. I'm converted

One of the things I was looking forward was being in this car, next time Richard lol!