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Old 10-05-2017, 01:07 PM
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until you get the RS
I really don't have any desire to get the RS. It's a cool car, but definitely over-hyped. You can find 17's available for under MSRP now. They have some known problems and aren't responding to mods as well as people expected.
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Originally Posted by Predatorbird
I really don't have any desire to get the RS. It's a cool car, but definitely over-hyped. You can find 17's available for under MSRP now. They have some known problems and aren't responding to mods as well as people expected.
I had a Cobb tune on my Ecoboost Mustang and really only felt comfortable getting to about 360-370hp with the tune on stock components.

I'm wondering if people are expecting 400+ with new intercoolers, etc and not getting it.

It's too bad the RS is having issues, I love the idea of the car.
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^ Boggles my co-worker's mind that I'd have an RS for a daily. His usual response is something to the extent of "But it's still just a Focus"
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Originally Posted by Predatorbird
I really don't have any desire to get the RS. It's a cool car, but definitely over-hyped. You can find 17's available for under MSRP now. They have some known problems and aren't responding to mods as well as people expected.
Oh damn.. I didn't know.
Yeah the marketing vids "drift mode" or whatever were fun to watch.
I wouldn't even mod it.. seems fun enough.
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Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
^ Boggles my co-worker's mind that I'd have an RS for a daily. His usual response is something to the extent of "But it's still just a Focus"
Not a car guy.. stop wasting the air in my zone douche.
Old 10-06-2017, 06:44 AM
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Why don't you get one, Majofo?




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An RS? Maybe one day.
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Originally Posted by Majofo
Not a car guy.. stop wasting the air in my zone douche.
He just doesn't get the practical sports car thing. Doesn't consider the ST/RS to fit in that group.
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Originally Posted by 00TL-P3.2
He just doesn't get the practical sports car thing. Doesn't consider the ST/RS to fit in that group.
He doesn't know what he's missing
Old 10-06-2017, 12:16 PM
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He's a truck guy, so it wouldn't even be on his radar.
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Old 12-28-2017, 03:54 PM
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Old 12-28-2017, 08:34 PM
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I've always liked the GTI. I'm in to see where this goes. Good job OP
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Old 12-28-2017, 10:48 PM
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Old 12-29-2017, 08:11 AM
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Old 12-29-2017, 09:43 AM
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Very nice! Excited to see the results.
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Old 12-29-2017, 09:44 AM
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you seem like a guy that would be excited to see another guy's end result.
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Old 12-29-2017, 09:54 AM
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I have to admit the mudflaps have me a little worried.
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Old 12-30-2017, 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by svtmike
I have to admit the mudflaps have me a little worried.
The OEM mud flaps look a lot better than the aftermarket sets. I had some damage on the Focus ST from running spacers and no mud flaps. I want to make sure that doesn't happen on this car and these are the best looking option.
Old 12-30-2017, 08:57 AM
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Here's a pic of the damage on the ST. The tires must have kicked something up and caused this damage.
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Old 01-06-2018, 01:39 PM
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Got everything installed two days ago. I couldn't be happier with the drop! I'm at a finger gap in the front and a tight finger gap in the rear. I imagine they will settle a little more over the next couple of weeks and hopefully even out.







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Wow, that looks really good! It's insane what just a small drop and spacers can do for almost any car. Looks real good!
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Old 01-06-2018, 04:19 PM
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Old 01-06-2018, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Aman
Wow, that looks really good! It's insane what just a small drop and spacers can do for almost any car. Looks real good!
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Looks great...
Thanks, guys!
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I'm not a fan of white, but that is a nice looking Vee Dub.
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Old 01-08-2018, 08:05 AM
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Fucking A right...
love the look, Adam...no body roll...how you enjoying that DSG? Any ragrets about going auto?
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Old 01-08-2018, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by mrmako
I'm not a fan of white, but that is a nice looking Vee Dub.
Thanks! Ever since I had the white TL, I've had a hard on for white cars.

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Fucking A right...
love the look, Adam...no body roll...how you enjoying that DSG? Any ragrets about going auto?
Thanks, Jeremy. I have zero regrets getting the DSG. It's so quick and efficient. There is no boost lost between gears so it has a constant pull when you're getting on it. You'll have to drive my car sometime.
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Looks fantastic! Nice work.
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Old 01-08-2018, 02:26 PM
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I'd love to, man...
I'd let you drive mine too.
Barely any boost lost between gears either!
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Lookin’ Clean Adam!
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The more I read & see videos on how DSG performs ... it makes me want one.
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Originally Posted by TylerT
The more I read & see videos on how DSG performs ... it makes me want one.
Do it!
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Do it!
Until the S4 is done and I'm in a better financial position, a new-er car with DSG is not in the realm of possibility right now.

I like living vicariously through others!
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You'd miss the feel of a big knob in that right hand. I know I'd miss the feel of a big knob in your right hand.
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You'd miss the feel of a big knob in that right hand. I know I'd miss the feel of a big knob in your right hand.
This.

Though the feeling of those clutches swapping in race mode is breathtaking. I drove the M3 with the DCT in the harshest setting at it felt like getting kicked by a horse when the gears changed.
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Originally Posted by TylerT
Until the S4 is done and I'm in a better financial position, a new-er car with DSG is not in the realm of possibility right now.

I like living vicariously through others!
You couldddddd get a new-er car with all the money you've been putting into the S4. Sell S4 and Fit.....

But then you will have car payments, and car payments suck!
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Fuck that. Car payments are where it's at!
Wait, I have 2 paid off cars and a car payment! Am I win?
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Fuck that. Car payments are where it's at!
Wait, I have 2 paid off cars and a car payment! Am I win?
Yes!

You're ok..... Because you have 3 cars with 1 car payment.... or something.
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