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First shot was about 5 weeks ago, taking some shots for a calendar and the second was at XR5OC happy laps in October.
Havnt done much with the car to be honest debating what i want to do.
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Managed to get the old girl in UK Fast Ford mag. I order the mag and thought it would be a good idea, never thought it would get in there. Well chuffed.
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Is their website up to date? August 2012 is the last edition they've covered, I think. Well done, though.
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#185 | ||
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Not sure mate i havnt had a look only got it via a friend on Facebook he is in Scotland, since it is such a long time for my issue to arrive ive asked him if he can purchase a couple of copies and send over in advance.
Its only in the readers ride bit but looks like a decent write up ![]()
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Nice one mate. I seriously love this car.
I'll have something new to show you next time we catch up - and it won't have anything to do with V8's.....
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#187 | ||
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Been a while, nothings changed
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#188 | ||
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Well unfortunately its time to move the Skunk on, i can assure you it will be missed thoroughly. It is the kind of car that i always turn around when i walk away from it, when it came on boost it was so much fun, there wasnt and still isnt anything i can fault the car. But i was looking to purchase something else around the end of warranty time, but the right car came along. I was going to wait but alas.
Incoming MKIII Focus ST250 in Frozen White.
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whoa, out with the old and in with the new. How does it compare Dallas?
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#191 | ||
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TBH, chalk and cheese. I love it, well i loved the old one too.
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#192 | ||
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really? Apart from the specs, does the car drive that much different?
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#193 | ||
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Its seems to corner a lot better and ride a lot better. It is a lot more refined, and speed is very deceiving.
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#194 | ||
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hehe. not a bad thing. Just watch a speedo a bit more. Would you say its worth the extra coin? Any plans for it?
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Yeah was worth it i reckon.
Nothing major just yet. A US Spec grill, intake and maybe paint wheels.
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#196 | ||
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cool. I bet it feels nice to have a new ride in the carport. Well done on the purchase bloke
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#197 | ||
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I know i no longer have the XR5T but i thought id put up a cpl of my ST. Had it 12mths now. Mods havnt progressed how id like but alas i still very much love this car.
So far, a USDM grill, K&N, TripleR composites front splitter and plastic dipped wheels. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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#198 | ||
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Added to this, i really do miss my old car a lot. If i knew where id be 12 mths later (Financially amongst other things) i would have kept the XR5. I do love the ST though.
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#199 | ||
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Surely the ST is a better car though?
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The ST is a more refined better equipped car. Its less in brash with the way it goes about the task at hand. Its also deceptively quick. Guess I was spoilt by the noise of the 5 banger as well. Ain't anything like it.
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Cool colour combo, looking good, but I could be perceived as being biased.
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Thread mine, but why not. Few mods but nothing major
-Airtec Stage 3 Front mount -Mountune Intake - Ispiri ISR7 wheels in a +40 offset -Cobb filter -Mountune front lip Massive list but none done for a while. About to fit new pads all round and some new rubber on the rear. ![]() ![]() ![]()
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Best wheels around
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Looking good DJ. My ST is Panther Black with black powdercoated wheels. I used to have a Frozen White XR5T like you and I miss that noise too haha. Definitely agree that as great as the ST is, it's a little too refined at times.
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