RS Grant

I'm keen to see a photoshop, but it sounds a bit max power to me buddy... possible re-think required IMO. Cheers, Grant

E46 M3 CSL Z4M Coupe B7 RS4 Honda NSX MK2 Focus RS Merc SL55 .....if he's into cars, then all of the above will put a smile on his face, guaranteed. Cheers, Grant

I think it'd look pretty good lowered, with a front lip and some beefier wheels. Any price/spec details for this Gav?? Cheers, Grant

Are these the bits you said you'd just bought but due to unforseen circumstances, needed to sell again mate... shame... but hey, at least as a member you'll be able to sell them here. Cheers, Grant

I think you boys are off your rockers, but I'm glad guys like you push the boundaries... because normal joes that sh!t an engine and require uprated parts can then buy the bits knowing that running them at 60-70% of what has been proven to work is the way to having a safe car. Cheers, Grant

To the original poster, if you wanna pull the posh poontang in St Andrews... its gotta be one of your german choices (or maybe a Honda S2000 as a jap alternative??) but if you're going to spend a lot of time on the internet visiting 'specialist' sites that cater for single gentlemen then it wont matter what you drive.. so best thing to do would be to take a drive of a few cars that interest you and make your mind up from there. In my opinion, if an M3 or Boxster is out of your league back home, then why not give one of those a try over here?? To be honest, I've driven the E46 M3 recently and it absolutely won me over... in fact, after a drive in a 'normal' M3, my Impreza was put up for sale. I had the intention of spunking serious cash in the direction of an M3 CSL, however, I've thought better of it and decided that over 25k on a car which will get light use is a bit much for me to consider seriously. However, I would absolutely buy a 'normal' E46 M3. Ok, in a straight line, my Classic would beat it... but the RWD balance and direct steering make it far from a poor tool around the bends. In fact, on quick A-road, the Impreza would have to either be far more powerful or have a much more talented driver to pull any meaningful distance on the M3........ where the Scoob (and Evo) come into their own, is on the b-roads and unclassified roads where there are lumps, yumps and bumps a plenty and their rally derived set-up can start to show a clear advantage over the more top end cars which dont have so much compliance over these surfaces. A big plus point for me was the feeling of quality you get in the BMW, which is many, many leagues ahead of an Impreza (IMO). Cheers, Grant

Depends on how long you are planning to keep the car and what sort of power level you want to run. Cheers, Grant

Thanks Billy, they look great. Cheers, Grant

Well I wouldn't want the guys to have to chop up my Blitz exhaust to get a Meercat backbox fitted, so if the Blitz is coming off, then I'd be selling it as a CAT back system... meaning that I'd need a centre and backbox from Meercat mate, but I'm really not sure that the car would be running as it was on the Blitz, so that means I'd need a map tweak...... which I'm not too keen on, since I love how the car drives currently. Cheers, Grant

Thinking about sacking off the Blitz NUR on my car. If the exhaust is changed from the downpipe back, will I require a re-map, its something which I'm not 100% about because of the difference in flow etc... and don't want to screw up my car just to make it a little quieter. Cheers, Grant

Glad to see the car is being looked after Billy... I have got some Godspeed Discs and Pads waiting to fit to mine, so might be tempted to get the calipers done at the same time and make sure they are 100% tip top. Who did the refurb on the calipers?? Is it a 'standard' refurb, or have the pistons been upgraded to stop corrosion in the future?? Cheers, Grant

Depends what you want it for I suppose, a few of the guys on Passionford have ordered these RS500s and I'm guessing that they're going to hold onto them for a while.. I guess they have seen what happened with the previous limited run RS500 (Sierra Cosworth Based in 1987) and think that the same will happen here in the future. A mint version of a 3dr Cosworth would cost 15k max, where as an equally mint version of a Sierra RS500 would cost 25k minimum. Essentially (if both standard) they put out nearly the same figures and save a couple of small styling tweaks, look identical, but the value on the RS500 has stayed really strong. I'm not suggesting that this Focus RS500 will become as iconic as the Sierra RS500 (I don't think it'll be anywhere near as dominant in motorsport for a kick off..) but being a limited run with the RS500 badge, it could become a bit of a depreciation dodger. IF.. I found myself in the market for a Focus RS, then I'd be going for a 'normal' version and getting the Mountune Package fitted. I dont hold onto cars long enough to be concerned about long term desireability like a hardcore enthusiast for the brand would. Cheers, Grant

I'm drunk, but 50k for an Impreza is tits. No matter which way you look at it. Cheers Grant

True but the 22B came along when the Impreza was iconic... and every petrol head, rich or poor, wanted a piece of the action. Unfortunately times have changed and the status of the Impreza has dropped from that level. That said, with only 75 being made, its got to be one of the most limited edition cars produced.. which should keep residuals/status high. Cheers, Grant

£50k for an Impreza... I know its limited edition, but, jesus christ thats GTR territory!! Cheers, Grant

The standard brakes aren't bad Stevie Rollo... from the pics it looks like yours could maybe use a refurb?? The standard 4-pots are known to need an overhaul after a while, Ciaran on here does them on an exchange basis. Decent discs, pads and braided lines are plenty good enough for fast road work with standard 4-pots in good condition. Cheers, Grant

I don't think a mapped Hawkeye STi/RB320 would absolutely leave a new Focus RS, it would be a good race (probably with the Imprezas coming out on top) if both cars were being driven properly IMO. Cheers, Grant

I saw you mate.. well, I saw the Red 360 Spider (MCR) and recall seeing an Evo closely after!! The RS is impressive on the whole, the torque it produces is very impressive, pulls cleanly in 6th gear from c1500rpm onwards. Cheers, Grant

I'll keep my eyes out for it mate.. they sound really good with a Milltek exhaust. Cheers, Grant

Nope, wouldn't have been me... we took the Bridge of Earn to Gauldry back road home from Perth around 1630ish. Cheers, Grant

Brilliant weather, sorry I missed it now!! Saw quite a few of the cars coming back into Dundee... was on my way to Perth in a Green Focus RS and noticed a few of the cars I'd seen at SIDC Knockhill Events before. Cheers, Grant

North Isla Street behind DC Thomsons/Arnold Shark Nissan on Kingsway are decent and reasonably priced too... talk to a guy called Paul in there. Cheers, Grant

......thats a great shout, you could be right, the plate does look familiar. Cheers, Grant

Nice one Rollo son... car looks tidy. Welcome to the world of Flat Four, whats the spec on the new car then?? Cheers, Grant

My comments were about the people that run John R Weir, which is the company that suffered these tragic losses... so I'd say I'm loosely keeping things on topic. Plus, since the OP chose to engage the comments in his own thread.. surely its ok to stay and discuss further if required. Cheers, Grant