RE: Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth | The Brave Pill
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Nonsense! If you kept the tyres inflated correctly the 4x4 was fine. Personally I check the tyres no matter what car it is!
I had two Audi S2 Avants too, so didn’t do too bad out of those four, especially as the Alfa doesn’t remotely interest me. My Dad had a 75 Twin Spark with Veloce kit new on a J plate and it was a heap of s
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I had two Audi S2 Avants too, so didn’t do too bad out of those four, especially as the Alfa doesn’t remotely interest me. My Dad had a 75 Twin Spark with Veloce kit new on a J plate and it was a heap of s
tDon Roque said:
Fantastic cars, a real performance hero. The Sapphire shape was always what I dreamed of. Still my favourite sports saloon of all time.
As an aside, a friend of mine was a cameraman on 'Spender' so did a lot of the shots of Jimmy Nail's car. Another friend remembers a Ford dealership (in Sandyford or around Melbourne Street IIRC) where Nail hid his Cosworth whilst being chased by some thugs on the show. That dealership is now long gone.
The association between Ford Cosworth models and crime is so strong as to still persist today. I recall reading that Tyneside criminal Viv Graham had his stolen twice but it was returned on both occasions once the scrotes found out who it belonged to and what was likely to happen to them if they were grassed up. He was also shot and killed whilst getting into that car, and a picture of it with the window broken at the scene of the shooting appeared in the local paper.
The car is still around. Did an MOT history check and it expired in Aug this year.As an aside, a friend of mine was a cameraman on 'Spender' so did a lot of the shots of Jimmy Nail's car. Another friend remembers a Ford dealership (in Sandyford or around Melbourne Street IIRC) where Nail hid his Cosworth whilst being chased by some thugs on the show. That dealership is now long gone.
The association between Ford Cosworth models and crime is so strong as to still persist today. I recall reading that Tyneside criminal Viv Graham had his stolen twice but it was returned on both occasions once the scrotes found out who it belonged to and what was likely to happen to them if they were grassed up. He was also shot and killed whilst getting into that car, and a picture of it with the window broken at the scene of the shooting appeared in the local paper.
Khaki Suit said:
That said they are tail happy in rwd form with no nanny aids to help over-enthusiastic folks out. The reason why many found an early end. One downside is a terrible steering lock.
When the 2wd Sapphires were being sold new you could go on a course to get a bit of tuition in them. Some lucky staff at RS dealers got sent on the course too to try and help save on unfortunate incidents with dealer stock/customer cars
The actual lock on the 2wds isn’t actually too bad compared to other similar sports saloons of the time like the M3 and Merc 2.5-16
They all have a pretty similar turning circle but it can feel hefty in the Sapphire as there are less turns of the wheel from lock to lock
markcoznottz said:
I remember 2003-4, loads were being broken parts were dirt cheap. New parts as well, from specialists, I think I payed a tenner for a headgasket and 8 quid for a set of head bolts.
You could buy a whole car with MOT for £2500 if you haggled hard - have a look at the prices in here from 2001 - you could buy 3 for under £10k back then 
A video from around a week ago featuring a chap with 7 (in varying condition): https://youtu.be/AQdGJdt9FLU
s m said:
The actual lock on the 2wds isn’t actually too bad compared to other similar sports saloons of the time like the M3 and Merc 2.5-16
They all have a pretty similar turning circle but it can feel hefty in the Sapphire as there are less turns of the wheel from lock to lock
That surprises me tbh. I've got an E36 and the lock is much better, maybe the E30 was bad? I always had the Sierras down for having a terrible lock in comparison. Actually, I had a 190 back then and the lock was exceptional.They all have a pretty similar turning circle but it can feel hefty in the Sapphire as there are less turns of the wheel from lock to lock
I'm off to Google and settle my curiosity now.
Khaki Suit said:
s m said:
The actual lock on the 2wds isn’t actually too bad compared to other similar sports saloons of the time like the M3 and Merc 2.5-16
They all have a pretty similar turning circle but it can feel hefty in the Sapphire as there are less turns of the wheel from lock to lock
That surprises me tbh. I've got an E36 and the lock is much better, maybe the E30 was bad? I always had the Sierras down for having a terrible lock in comparison. Actually, I had a 190 back then and the lock was exceptional.They all have a pretty similar turning circle but it can feel hefty in the Sapphire as there are less turns of the wheel from lock to lock
I'm off to Google and settle my curiosity now.
They list a turning radius - left and right - in the schematic - just below the plan view of the car
They’re all much the same - few inches here and there - symptoms of wide ( for the time! ) tyres
Steamer said:
Thats classic 'Drive & Survive' You and your Cosworth.
"if sir doesn't like the idea of going backwards through a hedge, might I suggest you consider our health and safety driving course with your new purchase?"
"...is it supposed to do that?!"
"They all do that sir".
Roadrunner23 said:
Don Roque said:
Fantastic cars, a real performance hero. The Sapphire shape was always what I dreamed of. Still my favourite sports saloon of all time.
As an aside, a friend of mine was a cameraman on 'Spender' so did a lot of the shots of Jimmy Nail's car. Another friend remembers a Ford dealership (in Sandyford or around Melbourne Street IIRC) where Nail hid his Cosworth whilst being chased by some thugs on the show. That dealership is now long gone.
The association between Ford Cosworth models and crime is so strong as to still persist today. I recall reading that Tyneside criminal Viv Graham had his stolen twice but it was returned on both occasions once the scrotes found out who it belonged to and what was likely to happen to them if they were grassed up. He was also shot and killed whilst getting into that car, and a picture of it with the window broken at the scene of the shooting appeared in the local paper.
The car is still around. Did an MOT history check and it expired in Aug this year.As an aside, a friend of mine was a cameraman on 'Spender' so did a lot of the shots of Jimmy Nail's car. Another friend remembers a Ford dealership (in Sandyford or around Melbourne Street IIRC) where Nail hid his Cosworth whilst being chased by some thugs on the show. That dealership is now long gone.
The association between Ford Cosworth models and crime is so strong as to still persist today. I recall reading that Tyneside criminal Viv Graham had his stolen twice but it was returned on both occasions once the scrotes found out who it belonged to and what was likely to happen to them if they were grassed up. He was also shot and killed whilst getting into that car, and a picture of it with the window broken at the scene of the shooting appeared in the local paper.
I considered buying one of these around 20 years ago and took it for a test drive. Whilst it was hilariously fast, I didn't like it at all - it felt like I was driving a very fast tractor as all the controls were heavy and had very little feeling.
Frankly, I thought that the Cavalier Turbo i also test drove around the same time wiped the floor with it, although I didn't buy that either...
Frankly, I thought that the Cavalier Turbo i also test drove around the same time wiped the floor with it, although I didn't buy that either...
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