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Turbonutter · Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 4:07 pm Post subject: New Renault R250R vs Focus RS

Small clip previewing this Weds coming article

http://www.autocar.co.uk/VideosWa...rs/Videos.aspx?AR=244329&CT=V

simonp · Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 9:40 pm Post subject:

Well as he tells us his opinion at the end I won't be buying the mag!

It's also a bit baffling how the Focus is kept up with all the way through the vid before scurrying off over the horizon in the last 30 seconds? There are strong (and un-denied) rumours on the Renaultsport forum that there will be another version of the Megane with 275bhp, so I'll wait and see how that one does I reckon. (it could be an estate btw!!)

Turbonutter · Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2009 10:31 pm Post subject:

Turbonutter · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:26 am Post subject:

Some lovely pics in the article in the mag by the way

Humphrey The Pug · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:21 am Post subject:

What got on my tits regarding the 250 vs RS vid, Steve Sutcliffe clearly seems to prefer the Renault but can't quite bring himself to say so.

The Megane handles better but the Focus is quicker in a straight line, well going on past form the Megane should triumph.
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Matt · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:22 pm Post subject:

Front Cover: "The Megane is just as fast"

Inside, left of page; Quote: "The Megane isn't quite as fast"

Inside, right of page; Caption: "The Megane is just as fast as the Focus".

Make yer feckin' mind up, guys.
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simonp · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:04 pm Post subject:

Website is the same. Sutters says it's not as quick in the video, but in the gallery pic section it says it is.

Gurney · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:45 am Post subject:

Would have to be the Reginald for me really grown on me.

Bit puzzled by the way the heater and stereo controls are integrated into the dashboard, looks almost kit carish and just odd. Also not a fan of those 19" alloys but all in all it seems very impressive.
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Pkh72 · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:08 am Post subject:

I think this looks really nice in white with the Anthracite standard wheels rather than the optional ones in the test.
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simonp · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:28 pm Post subject:

I hated the Megane when I first saw it, but since seeing it in a few more colours than the show yellow it's starting to grow on me a little. I'd definitely take it over the Focus if I only had the choice of the 2.

A chap at work has just bought a green RS. There are a lot of resentful people at work now because of this, not through jealousy, but through the fact that he has had 3 or 4 minor "accidents" at work (that no-one witnessed, of course) and has put in a compo claim after each one, thus enabling him to afford it!

Turbonutter · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:38 pm Post subject:

simonp · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:57 pm Post subject:

Nothing dodgy about this ad, is there?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/class...vert200944344709278&logcode=p

Dr. Hfuhruhurr · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 1:10 pm Post subject:

I'm intrigued by a "lady driven 6CD multi changer": is she on a treadmill, or has she got some other way of powering it?

Matt · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:55 pm Post subject:

A set of lightweight alloys would solve the issue with both Megane alloys looking pap.
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simonp · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 4:03 pm Post subject:

At least you get a choice. Both performance Foci only have like 'em or lump 'em wheels!

"him" · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:32 pm Post subject:

Apex clipper · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:43 pm Post subject:

Be it fast...be it slow.

How fvcking ugly is that Renault. The Ford isn't that far behind in the 'Smacked with the ugly stick'..
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Blarno · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 9:56 pm Post subject:

I'm surprised you can't buy different wheels direct from Ford. If I were to buy an ST new, I'd be asking for some non-snowflakey 5 or 6 spokes. If they refused, I'd take my arse elsewhere.
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"him" · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:48 pm Post subject:

Apex clipper · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:48 pm Post subject:

Blarno · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:54 pm Post subject:

If it's on the internet, it must be true!

Superleggeras are awesome wheels. Nearly as cool as Speedline Comp 2s, but not quite...
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simonp · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:29 am Post subject:

I bbelieve they are Superleggeras anyhow. Minky moo!

Martin · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 12:32 am Post subject:

simonp · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 2:08 am Post subject:

I couldn't read that on my mobile on the train, but now I can see the blarno beat me to it anyhow. The silver ST above has Super T's fitted by the looks of it.

Apex clipper · Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 1:38 am Post subject:

Turbonutter · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:22 am Post subject:

In today's Autocar they've got a triple test of the Focus RS, 370Z and Scirocco Type R. Scirocco comes out tops as so composed over tricky roads.

Also first running report on the TT RS which Sutcliffe is liking much more than he thought he would.
Road test on a Subaru Legacy.
Final report on the Carrera 4s.
Buying 2nd hand TVR Griffiths.

Also First Drive of the HSV GTS which might come over here after the pre-facelift VXR8s have all gone.. Bit more power, 436bhp over 425bhp but a much better sounding noise from the re-tuned exhaust. Also bigger brakes (380mm 6-pots) and a wider front track to sharpen up the handling. Also gets a launch control system and switchable stability control.

Pkh72 · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:23 am Post subject:

Turbonutter · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:38 am Post subject:

TimR · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:46 am Post subject:

Pkh72 · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:55 am Post subject:

If i was in the market for a coupe (370Z) i don't think i'd, personally, be looking at a hatchback as an alternative, so i'm not sure how relevant the comparison the mags done is.
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Turbonutter · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:55 am Post subject:

"him" · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:56 am Post subject:

FWD FTW INNIT...

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Turbonutter · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 9:58 am Post subject:

TimR · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:01 am Post subject:

Turbonutter · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:08 am Post subject:

"him" · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:24 am Post subject:

Turbonutter · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:23 am Post subject:

Pkh72 · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:34 am Post subject:

"him" · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:37 am Post subject:

He also did the same in an Alfa 147 GTA, though he said he liked that...
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Dr. Hfuhruhurr · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:47 am Post subject:

Turbonutter · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:50 am Post subject:

TimR · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 11:58 am Post subject:

Dr. Hfuhruhurr · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 12:04 pm Post subject:

I must admit that for me, Clarkson hooning around a track is up there with SIARPC in the "going to make a cup of tea" stakes. Occasionally - with the 997 Turbo, CLK Black Series and V12 Vantage - they do something different and breathtakingly brilliant, but we don't get enough of that.

Turbonutter · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 12:24 pm Post subject:

"him" · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 12:27 pm Post subject:

CLK Black - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EIdAb16Pdg

997 Turbo - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsReObf-1EA

V12 Vantage - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJrQ72zogeE
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Turbonutter · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:36 pm Post subject:

simonp · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 1:45 am Post subject:

I'd not seen the 911 bit before. Lovely colour.

Turbonutter · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 9:41 am Post subject:

I liked the episode they did on the road from Davos as well with the Aston, Lambo and green GT3 RS

New series of Top Gear starting weekend after next.

The Transfagarasan road episode might be a good one

Pkh72 · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 10:49 am Post subject:

Wouldn't it be nice if the commute incorporated something like that, in summer time at least.
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Gurney · Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:06 am Post subject: