ESCORT COSSY HOW DO YOU?
10 June 2005, 09:35 AM
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ESCORT COSSY HOW DO YOU?
What sort of power is needed in an escort cossy, to make it on par with an STI?
The reason i want to know is that although they look good, they also look heavy and bulky. I know one could'nt live with a scoob in the twistys, but what about straight line grunt? Also do they really blow up and rot to death.
The reason i want to know is that although they look good, they also look heavy and bulky. I know one could'nt live with a scoob in the twistys, but what about straight line grunt? Also do they really blow up and rot to death.
10 June 2005, 12:16 PM
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Stage 3 conversion (which doesn't cost an arm and a leg for 330bhp) on a big turbo version will be faster than a standard STI. They aren't heavy or bulky and are far more positive on handling with right suspension set up than a scoob.
Whatever gave you that idea 
of course a sorted Cos will keep up with a scoob in the twisties... Straight line grunt is 
No!
I know one could'nt live with a scoob in the twistys, but what about straight line grunt?
of course a sorted Cos will keep up with a scoob in the twisties... Straight line grunt is
Also do they really blow up and rot to death.
10 June 2005, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Redkop
Stage 3 conversion (which doesn't cost an arm and a leg for 330bhp) on a big turbo version will be faster than a standard STI. They aren't heavy or bulky and are far more positive on handling with right suspension set up than a scoob.
Whatever gave you that idea of course a sorted Cos will keep up with a scoob in the twisties... Straight line grunt is
No!
Whatever gave you that idea
of course a sorted Cos will keep up with a scoob in the twisties... Straight line grunt is No!
10 June 2005, 02:05 PM
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Why would I lie? I am just answering your questions truthfully. I have owned one for 5 years, would I have kept it so long if it wasn't a good car? Mine isn't even a Stage 3, it's a Stage 4 so didn't even use that as comparision.
Or were you expecting answers from Scoob owners?
Or were you expecting answers from Scoob owners?
10 June 2005, 02:40 PM
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to be honest I see no reason why an escort cossie cant be equal in the twisties to an STi, the scoob aint even THAT good round the twisties... theres many a cars that would keep up
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The only thing that puts me off an Escort is the dash looks really dated. Same with the Intergrale EVO2 - quite a fancied car for me but the dash looks pants - nice seats though.
10 June 2005, 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by EddScott
The only thing that puts me off an Escort is the dash looks really dated. Same with the Intergrale EVO2 - quite a fancied car for me but the dash looks pants - nice seats though.
10 June 2005, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by EddScott
The only thing that puts me off an Escort is the dash looks really dated. Same with the Intergrale EVO2 - quite a fancied car for me but the dash looks pants - nice seats though.
10 June 2005, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Redkop
Why would I lie? I am just answering your questions truthfully. I have owned one for 5 years, would I have kept it so long if it wasn't a good car? Mine isn't even a Stage 3, it's a Stage 4 so didn't even use that as comparision.
Or were you expecting answers from Scoob owners?
Or were you expecting answers from Scoob owners?
10 June 2005, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by davegtt
to be honest I see no reason why an escort cossie cant be equal in the twisties to an STi, the scoob aint even THAT good round the twisties... theres many a cars that would keep up
10 June 2005, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by webby v7 slipperwagon
I find your reply quite amusing dave
10 June 2005, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by A'K
How much is your bro willing to spend? can spend quite allot on a top nick coisse (not many about either)
10 June 2005, 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by davegtt
why amusing? not said anything funny... in fact Ive stated a true fact.... the scoob is far from superior to anything on the road.... plenty of hot hatches could keep up with a scoob round corners... quite comfortably too.
10 June 2005, 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by webby v7 slipperwagon
Upto about £15,000. But it will have to be triple mint, he is going to look at an Audi RS2 as well.
What about a R33 GTR?
10 June 2005, 03:10 PM
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well my input to begin with was more than reasonable. I stated that the escort shouldnt have a problem keeping up with a scoob in the twisties... would you like to explain what you found amusing in my post? your initial post is the amusing 1
10 June 2005, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by webby v7 slipperwagon
Can you see anywhere in my reply's where i called you a liar?? I posted this as my bro is looking to get a cossy or STI, so i am after some unbiased opinions, not to get into an argument with you. Please put in some helpfull info or not at all.
who are you actually asking for opinions.... a cossie owner or a scoob owner, both which would be biased! Good grief... I answered your questions truthfully with no bias and then you accuse me of being biased, make your fecking mind up who you want answers from, before posting dumb questions.
10 June 2005, 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by davegtt
well my input to begin with was more than reasonable. I stated that the escort shouldnt have a problem keeping up with a scoob in the twisties... would you like to explain what you found amusing in my post? your initial post is the amusing 1
10 June 2005, 03:16 PM
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For a triple mint one, unmolested and maybe to concours standard, your probably still looking at 18-20k. I saw one just like it a few months ago at Junction 28. Gave it some serious thought. I absolutely love the escort cossie. If I was my age now when they came out new I would deffo have one. The reason I didn't get that one at J28? well, they are getting on a bit now, and i prefer buying a car with 3 years warranty. Plus the insurance is still stupidly high, and if I wanted to mod it to make it faster/handle better then it would have cost too much to insure. Still think they look the business though. Far better than a scoob or Evo. Plus I got a STi with free PPP.
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Originally Posted by A'K
15k should get him a very good one, you'll have to look very hard thou... RS2's are nice rare cars...
What about a R33 GTR?
What about a R33 GTR?
10 June 2005, 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by webby v7 slipperwagon
He is planning on a skyline at a later date(R34) When they become affordable
hummmmmmm
10 June 2005, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by webby v7 slipperwagon
the scoob AINT even that good round the twisty's...............You said it mate. Now for some sensible input.
10 June 2005, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Redkop
FFS who are you actually asking for opinions.... a cossie owner or a scoob owner, both which would be biased! Good grief... I answered your questions truthfully with no bias and then you accuse me of being biased, make your fecking mind up who you want answers from, before posting dumb questions.
who are you actually asking for opinions.... a cossie owner or a scoob owner, both which would be biased! Good grief... I answered your questions truthfully with no bias and then you accuse me of being biased, make your fecking mind up who you want answers from, before posting dumb questions.