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10-08-2017, 01:38 PM | #1 | ||
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Interesting...
- Quaife helical mechanical limited-slip front differential - 19-inch forged alloy wheels with 235/35R19 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres (available on regular RS for $3500) - Active City Stop autonomous emergency braking (AEB) -Recaro seats with Nitrous Blue leather - Nitrous prestige paint - Black finishes for the rear spoiler, mirror caps and roof - Tinted rear glass http://www.caradvice.com.au/574152/f...e-in-november/ |
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10-08-2017, 02:14 PM | #2 | ||
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3 grand cheaper!
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10-08-2017, 03:35 PM | #3 | ||
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It will be an interesting road test between it snd Kia Stinger.
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10-08-2017, 03:58 PM | #4 | ||
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$3K cheaper than the '1st Gen RS', so the Mk 2 RS from 2010 where they only brought 315 of them to the country. The current RS starts at $50,990.
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10-08-2017, 04:30 PM | #6 | ||
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10-08-2017, 04:32 PM | #7 | ||
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erm...why not throw in a Honda Odyssey for good measure?
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10-08-2017, 04:44 PM | #8 | ||
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And a Toyota Kluger?
On topic, it's a shame you can't buy it in any other colour than blue
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10-08-2017, 07:09 PM | #9 | ||
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No it wont, the RS will destroy it
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10-08-2017, 08:09 PM | #10 | ||
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If theres only 500 being made would that make it an RS500? Awesome car good to see the RS nameplate still stands for something.
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11-08-2017, 02:57 PM | #11 | |||
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Now being a MK3 RS owner, here's my thoughts: Front LSD - Will improve handling, but probably only a real noticeable benefit for the track. Don't forget that this car already has the most advanced AWD set-up this side of a supercar. Wheels - car already comes with 19's and Michelin Pilot Super Sports. These are an impressive tyre as is. The Cup 2's raise the bar again although with a shorter lifespan. I was able to replace my standards with a light weight wheel and sell the OEM ones and kept the MPSS's. Out of pocket approx 2k. Seats - Look nice but they are NOT leather. The main part is a synthetic suede (alcantara). The outer part of the seat are vinylish. Black finishes - oohhh sticker pack special ! Rear window tinting - every RS owner on a specialist forum has tinted the windows anyway. As for a Stinger comparison - can't be serious. The RS is a track ready pocket rocket. The addition of an LSD will only make it better for the track. Here's a good comparo with a WRX STi which will give you an idea of how good the AWD system is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5v9oRTCgQ0
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11-08-2017, 05:28 PM | #12 | ||
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But will it come with a "Drift" button? I hope it does!
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11-08-2017, 06:23 PM | #13 | ||
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Drift button.....pfft
Haven"t used that mode since I got it. Race mode (with normal suspension setting) is where its at.
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11-08-2017, 07:39 PM | #14 | |||
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Try drift mode, feels like it makes the car have rear wheel bias all the time.
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11-08-2017, 07:48 PM | #15 | ||
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Yes. I meant track mode. I keep calling it race mode as the little chequered flag comes up on the dash.
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11-08-2017, 07:49 PM | #16 | ||
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Will try punting around in drift for a while
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11-08-2017, 08:42 PM | #17 | ||
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13-08-2017, 02:50 PM | #18 | ||
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Definitely must have cars mixed up. Anyone that knows anything about the RS knows it's ability is off the scale. Hit the mountains in a Stinger and RS and after the second corner the Stinger wouldn't know which way the RS went. This is a vehicle I absolutely love and have a huge respect for. I'd love to Pilot one of these. Kinghorne Ford in Nowra have one in their showroom at the moment.......I've been like a kid in a candy shop looking through the window.
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