South East Scoobies  

Go Back   South East Scoobies > General Forums > General Car / Scooby Chat
Reload this Page What would you go for......
FAQ Calendar Mark Forums Read

General Car / Scooby Chat General chat, car related. Threads posted in here may well be re-directed to a more relevant home.

Reply
 
Thread Tools
  #1  
Old 07-10-2017, 07:29 PM
nikkinokkinoo nikkinokkinoo is offline
Formerly STIWR1
  
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: GB
Posts: 632
Default What would you go for......
A Focus RS or a Civic Type R.

Focus RS prices are softening to Type R levels. I think the Type R would be a better track tool.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 07-10-2017, 08:03 PM
C. J.'s Avatar
C. J. C. J. is offline
Platinum Member
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Horsham
Posts: 5,081
Default
Type R after Spa trip
Type R's where far quicker than the Focus RS
__________________
Eat, Sleep, Race , Repeat
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 07-10-2017, 08:50 PM
scooby doo's Avatar
scooby doo scooby doo is offline
Platinum Member
  
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: hastings
Posts: 2,906
Default
Which model type r ? The latest or one just before 2014/16?
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 07-10-2017, 10:06 PM
Ginola's Avatar
Ginola Ginola is offline
Moderator
  
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Steyning
Posts: 4,234
Default
A45, M140i
__________________
Somewhere drinking Coffee

Mapped and maintained by FBTuning 07595 493581.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 07-10-2017, 10:10 PM
nikkinokkinoo nikkinokkinoo is offline
Formerly STIWR1
  
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: GB
Posts: 632
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by C. J. View Post
Type R after Spa trip
Type R's where far quicker than the Focus RS
LOL - I think the type R's you refer to are pretty rare beasts !
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 07-10-2017, 10:14 PM
nikkinokkinoo nikkinokkinoo is offline
Formerly STIWR1
  
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: GB
Posts: 632
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by scooby doo View Post
Which model type r ? The latest or one just before 2014/16?
the 2014 one FK2 - if you look at the ring laps of them the steering input look a lot less than the RS, looks a more balanced platform.
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 08-10-2017, 08:13 AM
nikkinokkinoo nikkinokkinoo is offline
Formerly STIWR1
  
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: GB
Posts: 632
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ginola View Post
A45, M140i

AMG is probably quicker in most places - just don't know if I like it. You can get the M135i pretty cheap now, my mate has just got one. Its pretty rapid.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 08-10-2017, 09:19 AM
Scott.T's Avatar
Scott.T Scott.T is offline
Admin, Meets/Events Organiser.... formerly known as SilverSurfer
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hastings, East Sussex
Posts: 9,485
Default
M135i are good power houses but such an ugly car in many respects.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 08-10-2017, 07:26 PM
Anger's Avatar
Anger Anger is offline
Platinum Member
  
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Bletchingley Surrey
Posts: 4,973
Default
After driving a M135i and then the E46 M3 I picked the M3 for being a drivers car
__________________
"We're here for a good time, not a long time...." Colin McRae MBE 1968-2007
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 08-10-2017, 08:11 PM
BIG"E"'s Avatar
BIG"E" BIG"E" is offline
Events / Ring Trip Organiser
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hastings
Posts: 8,915
Default
What about a RS megane??
__________________
Keep it on the black stuff and leave the pit boards alone
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 08-10-2017, 08:28 PM
Lucky's Avatar
Lucky Lucky is offline
'2 Spanners Qualified Technician' - If your job requires more then 1 spanner I'm your man !!!!!
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Telscombe Cliffs
Posts: 5,063
Default
Both as good as each other I would say. It was a very close call for me between the RS and Civic R. The civic is actually a bit more engaging to drive. For me the RS’s 4WD, the sound (the pops and bangs are great fun) and the RS heritage swung it. Plus the Civic is pretty over the top looks wise. But I would suggest driving both and make your choice. Either is good. Also, worth driving the Golf R. It’s down a bit on power but doesn’t feel like it and quality wise it knocks the other two out of the park.
__________________
10 Years of Scoobies:04 WRX SL, 06 HAWK STI, 97 JDM WRX STI WAGON, 05 WRX STI, MK3 FOCUS RS, now Porsche Cayman S
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 08-10-2017, 08:29 PM
Lucky's Avatar
Lucky Lucky is offline
'2 Spanners Qualified Technician' - If your job requires more then 1 spanner I'm your man !!!!!
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Telscombe Cliffs
Posts: 5,063
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by C. J. View Post
Type R after Spa trip
Type R's where far quicker than the Focus RS
In the dry, at least.
__________________
10 Years of Scoobies:04 WRX SL, 06 HAWK STI, 97 JDM WRX STI WAGON, 05 WRX STI, MK3 FOCUS RS, now Porsche Cayman S
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 08-10-2017, 09:02 PM
C. J.'s Avatar
C. J. C. J. is offline
Platinum Member
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Horsham
Posts: 5,081
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lucky View Post
In the dry, at least.
Dry and wet the civics where quicker
__________________
Eat, Sleep, Race , Repeat
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 09-10-2017, 09:02 AM
scooby doo's Avatar
scooby doo scooby doo is offline
Platinum Member
  
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: hastings
Posts: 2,906
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by nikkinokkinoo View Post
the 2014 one FK2 - if you look at the ring laps of them the steering input look a lot less than the RS, looks a more balanced platform.
I really like the look of these, and i think simple filter and map makes a big difference
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 09-10-2017, 09:04 AM
Ginola's Avatar
Ginola Ginola is offline
Moderator
  
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Steyning
Posts: 4,234
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Anger View Post
After driving a M135i and then the E46 M3 I picked the M3 for being a drivers car


It needs an LSD to make it really interesting, many folks swap them from M3’s
__________________
Somewhere drinking Coffee

Mapped and maintained by FBTuning 07595 493581.
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 09-10-2017, 09:10 AM
Anger's Avatar
Anger Anger is offline
Platinum Member
  
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Bletchingley Surrey
Posts: 4,973
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Ginola View Post
It needs an LSD to make it really interesting, many folks swap them from M3’s
Really not on any of the M3 sites I’m on, it’s never a option when moving
__________________
"We're here for a good time, not a long time...." Colin McRae MBE 1968-2007
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 09-10-2017, 07:44 PM
Ginola's Avatar
Ginola Ginola is offline
Moderator
  
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Steyning
Posts: 4,234
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Anger View Post
Really not on any of the M3 sites I’m on, it’s never a option when moving
I’ve read a few both sides of the pond after reading way back that the 135i had no LSD, looks to not be simple with a custom prop being needed
http://www.babybmw.net/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=52881
__________________
Somewhere drinking Coffee

Mapped and maintained by FBTuning 07595 493581.
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 10-10-2017, 12:30 PM
scotty's Avatar
scotty scotty is offline
Platinum Member
  
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: In ma bed
Posts: 5,807
Default
What about one of these M4 things 😏
Or this sti 🤔

Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
__________________
Maintained by Hypertech and Mapped by Andy Forrest

1998 UK Turbo , 1998 Terzo , 1997 JDM Type R the money pit , 2004 black WRX STI Type UK , 2004 blue FSTI
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 10-10-2017, 01:46 PM
Steve_PPP's Avatar
Steve_PPP Steve_PPP is offline
Admin, Meets/Events Organiser
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Burgess Hill, Sussex
Posts: 13,293
Default
What's all this Scotty, do you usually go car shopping down your local Asda???
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 10-10-2017, 04:07 PM
scotty's Avatar
scotty scotty is offline
Platinum Member
  
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: In ma bed
Posts: 5,807
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve_PPP View Post
What's all this Scotty, do you usually go car shopping down your local Asda???
Yup might get a 2 for 1 deal
__________________
Maintained by Hypertech and Mapped by Andy Forrest

1998 UK Turbo , 1998 Terzo , 1997 JDM Type R the money pit , 2004 black WRX STI Type UK , 2004 blue FSTI
Reply With Quote
  #21  
Old 10-10-2017, 07:58 PM
nikkinokkinoo nikkinokkinoo is offline
Formerly STIWR1
  
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: GB
Posts: 632
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by scotty View Post
What about one of these M4 things 😏
The M4 is an interesting proposition. Seriously quick in a line and considering its 2 generations away from my M3 its got to be pretty mega. But, its a bit big, its another price point and I'd want the Comp Pack which is a further price point. Interestingly enough around a track is not much or even slower than the FK2 type R. I don't even know why that should worry me - its not like I'm going to get a new lap record or even close.
Reply With Quote
  #22  
Old 10-10-2017, 08:41 PM
scooby doo's Avatar
scooby doo scooby doo is offline
Platinum Member
  
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: hastings
Posts: 2,906
Default
The civics always seem to break the ring record when they come out lol ,
It's a very tried and tested engine to the k20.
I personally think the fk2 looks bonkers and would like to have ago .
Reply With Quote
  #23  
Old 10-10-2017, 10:01 PM
nikkinokkinoo nikkinokkinoo is offline
Formerly STIWR1
  
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: GB
Posts: 632
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by BIG"E" View Post
What about a RS megane??
Do you mean the new one ? R26.R is on my list.
Reply With Quote
  #24  
Old 10-10-2017, 10:27 PM
BIG"E"'s Avatar
BIG"E" BIG"E" is offline
Events / Ring Trip Organiser
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hastings
Posts: 8,915
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by nikkinokkinoo View Post
Do you mean the new one ? R26.R is on my list.

No one similar to mine.
__________________
Keep it on the black stuff and leave the pit boards alone
Reply With Quote
  #25  
Old 11-10-2017, 12:22 AM
Ginola's Avatar
Ginola Ginola is offline
Moderator
  
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Steyning
Posts: 4,234
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by BIG"E" View Post
No one similar to mine.


A slow one? :hides:
__________________
Somewhere drinking Coffee

Mapped and maintained by FBTuning 07595 493581.
Reply With Quote
  #26  
Old 11-10-2017, 11:10 AM
Lucky's Avatar
Lucky Lucky is offline
'2 Spanners Qualified Technician' - If your job requires more then 1 spanner I'm your man !!!!!
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Telscombe Cliffs
Posts: 5,063
Default
Its easy to get lost in figures when in reality, you probably wont ever use it to its max.

When I was deciding, the way the car drove and looked was as important, if not more important than the flat out figures. It took me a long time to find anything that gave me the buzz the scoob did, everything just felt a bit dull. I think Scott found the same with his audi experience.

The RS is still fairly new to me, but it does give me that fizz when I drive it. It works as an everyday car in normal mode and then stick it in track and it comes alive. Very clever as it really is like two different cars.

It does have a couple of small annoyances. The fuel tank is too small. £58 to fill it and around town you wont see much more than 200 miles. The Sync 3 is great but the stereo could be better considering it is the upgrade and has 10 Sony speakers. Its not any better than the standard system I had in the Merc.
__________________
10 Years of Scoobies:04 WRX SL, 06 HAWK STI, 97 JDM WRX STI WAGON, 05 WRX STI, MK3 FOCUS RS, now Porsche Cayman S
Last edited by Lucky; 01-11-2017 at 11:54 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #27  
Old 12-10-2017, 01:41 PM
Lucky's Avatar
Lucky Lucky is offline
'2 Spanners Qualified Technician' - If your job requires more then 1 spanner I'm your man !!!!!
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Telscombe Cliffs
Posts: 5,063
Default
Focus RS
Civic Type R
Golf R
Golf GTI clubsport S
Renault Megane RS
Leon Cupra R
Audi S3/RS3
A45
M135i BM
Mini Cooper JCW Works
WRX STI

I don't remember a time when there was that much choice and none of them would disappoint.
__________________
10 Years of Scoobies:04 WRX SL, 06 HAWK STI, 97 JDM WRX STI WAGON, 05 WRX STI, MK3 FOCUS RS, now Porsche Cayman S
Reply With Quote
  #28  
Old 12-10-2017, 04:42 PM
Scott.T's Avatar
Scott.T Scott.T is offline
Admin, Meets/Events Organiser.... formerly known as SilverSurfer
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hastings, East Sussex
Posts: 9,485
Default
Hyundai i30N
Reply With Quote
  #29  
Old 12-10-2017, 05:11 PM
Lucky's Avatar
Lucky Lucky is offline
'2 Spanners Qualified Technician' - If your job requires more then 1 spanner I'm your man !!!!!
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Telscombe Cliffs
Posts: 5,063
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott.T View Post
Hyundai i30N
I actually had to Google that (probably along with everyone else )

It looks half decent though.
__________________
10 Years of Scoobies:04 WRX SL, 06 HAWK STI, 97 JDM WRX STI WAGON, 05 WRX STI, MK3 FOCUS RS, now Porsche Cayman S
Reply With Quote
  #30  
Old 12-10-2017, 06:35 PM
C. J.'s Avatar
C. J. C. J. is offline
Platinum Member
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Horsham
Posts: 5,081
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lucky View Post
I actually had to Google that (probably along with everyone else )

It looks half decent though.
Speak for yourself!
__________________
Eat, Sleep, Race , Repeat
Reply With Quote
  #31  
Old 12-10-2017, 07:14 PM
Scott.T's Avatar
Scott.T Scott.T is offline
Admin, Meets/Events Organiser.... formerly known as SilverSurfer
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hastings, East Sussex
Posts: 9,485
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lucky View Post
I actually had to Google that (probably along with everyone else )

It looks half decent though.
Its getting very good reviews from Evo and Autocar etc...
And it was developed on the Beachy Head road 😉
Reply With Quote
  #32  
Old 12-10-2017, 07:15 PM
Frenchie's Avatar
Frenchie Frenchie is offline
Gold Member
  
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Bretteville(Normandie)
Posts: 1,897
Default
1951 Massey Ferguson T20, no power steering, rubbish brakes,you practically have to stop to change gear, bur will go anywhere,albeit slowly and great fun.
Reply With Quote
  #33  
Old 12-10-2017, 08:29 PM
Lucky's Avatar
Lucky Lucky is offline
'2 Spanners Qualified Technician' - If your job requires more then 1 spanner I'm your man !!!!!
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Telscombe Cliffs
Posts: 5,063
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott.T View Post
Its getting very good reviews from Evo and Autocar etc...
And it was developed on the Beachy Head road ��
I think we’ve been on that road haven’t we Scott?!!
__________________
10 Years of Scoobies:04 WRX SL, 06 HAWK STI, 97 JDM WRX STI WAGON, 05 WRX STI, MK3 FOCUS RS, now Porsche Cayman S
Reply With Quote
  #34  
Old 12-10-2017, 10:38 PM
scotty's Avatar
scotty scotty is offline
Platinum Member
  
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: In ma bed
Posts: 5,807
Default
Think this is a contender for smashing round a track be bloody quick 😆


Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
__________________
Maintained by Hypertech and Mapped by Andy Forrest

1998 UK Turbo , 1998 Terzo , 1997 JDM Type R the money pit , 2004 black WRX STI Type UK , 2004 blue FSTI
Reply With Quote
  #35  
Old 13-10-2017, 07:26 PM
Moley_WRX's Avatar
Moley_WRX Moley_WRX is offline
Authorised Trader
  
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,201
Default
On your original question...... Focus RS by a long way.

Personal choice for similar money.... E92 M3 coupe
Last edited by Moley_WRX; 13-10-2017 at 08:29 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #36  
Old 15-10-2017, 07:04 PM
munk's Avatar
munk munk is offline
Gold Member
  
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: on the run.
Posts: 2,273
Default
mk2 focus rs.
__________________
"We're here for a good time, not a long time...." Colin McRae MBE 1968-2007"
Reply With Quote
  #37  
Old 15-10-2017, 07:31 PM
Scott.T's Avatar
Scott.T Scott.T is offline
Admin, Meets/Events Organiser.... formerly known as SilverSurfer
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Hastings, East Sussex
Posts: 9,485
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott.T View Post
Hyundai i30N
http://youtu.be/pSJU7SWYgxw
Reply With Quote
  #38  
Old 15-10-2017, 07:43 PM
Steve_PPP's Avatar
Steve_PPP Steve_PPP is offline
Admin, Meets/Events Organiser
  
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Burgess Hill, Sussex
Posts: 13,293
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott.T View Post
Looks pretty good...and with their 5 year/unlimited miles warranty, that's a bonus too. Just depends if it really feels 'special' enough
Reply With Quote
  #39  
Old 31-10-2017, 03:18 PM
Anger's Avatar
Anger Anger is offline
Platinum Member
  
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Bletchingley Surrey
Posts: 4,973
Default
Nick have you had any interest on your M3 at that price on Pistonheads ???
__________________
"We're here for a good time, not a long time...." Colin McRae MBE 1968-2007
Reply With Quote
  #40  
Old 31-10-2017, 09:37 PM
nikkinokkinoo nikkinokkinoo is offline
Formerly STIWR1
  
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: GB
Posts: 632
Default
Quote:
Originally Posted by Anger View Post
Nick have you had any interest on your M3 at that price on Pistonheads ???
I have indeed.
Reply With Quote
  #41  
Old 01-11-2017, 10:25 AM
Anger's Avatar
Anger Anger is offline
Platinum Member
  
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Bletchingley Surrey
Posts: 4,973
Default
Just shows the prices are on the up mate
__________________
"We're here for a good time, not a long time...." Colin McRae MBE 1968-2007
Reply With Quote
Reply

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools



All times are GMT +1. The time now is 12:38 PM.

Contact Us - SouthEastScoobies - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions Inc.

Opinions expressed are not necessarily the opinions of SouthEastScoobies or any individuals directly or indirectly involved in this website. No responsibility is taken or assumed for any comments or statements made on this or any associated website. Visitors who use this website and rely on, or act on any information do so at their own judgement, discretion and or risk. SouthEastScoobies or its content providers shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from or otherwise in connection with your use of SouthEastScoobies forums. It is not possible for the Administrators of these forums, or the Moderators participating, to fully and effectively monitor Messages that are submitted for infringement of third party rights. If you believe that any information within the forums infringes your legal rights, or gives cause for concern you should notify an Administrator or a Moderator immediately giving such information to enable the recipient to amend, delete or remove in its entirety the message, at their earliest convenience.