RE: PH Heroes: Ford Sierra RS Cosworth
Discussion
L100NYY said:
Justayellowbadge said:
I agree with both you and DJ, Ben.
It is a great bit of kit, no doubt. But, for some reason, and it may well be unfair, I always see them as being owned by someone who looks a bit like RAF DUG, being polished outside a semi on a Sunday morning and taken to shows to meet the other factory worker/ bus driver owners.
I know how wrong that is, but it's the first thing that springs to mind. And it shouldn't detract from an iconic machine like that, but it does. Almost certainly my loss.
Put it this way. I can imagine Der having an E30 M3 in the garage as a toy. But a Cossie? Nah.
I make you absolutely right young sir, the image really is generally not a great one and I have to agree totally with you. I always felt like a bit of yoof or 'fug when I was behind the wheel which was a real shame as it was/is an absolutely stunning car.It is a great bit of kit, no doubt. But, for some reason, and it may well be unfair, I always see them as being owned by someone who looks a bit like RAF DUG, being polished outside a semi on a Sunday morning and taken to shows to meet the other factory worker/ bus driver owners.
I know how wrong that is, but it's the first thing that springs to mind. And it shouldn't detract from an iconic machine like that, but it does. Almost certainly my loss.
Put it this way. I can imagine Der having an E30 M3 in the garage as a toy. But a Cossie? Nah.
I had mostly positive comments, mostly from middle aged guys recounting their days watching the good ol' days of BTCC in the late 80's and eraly 90's.
An E30 does always seem to come across as the connoisseurs (sp?) choice which in my eyes is a real shame as my 3dr Cosworth was one of the greatest cars I have owned.
Agree with the E30 M3. Would dearly love either an early 87 spec car or a late 2.5 Sport Evo, perhaps a Cecotto if a nice one was to come up. Built beautifully and will last forever. A genuine daily driver if you so wanted, unlike a 500 which is a bit Forth Road Bridge, if you see what I mean. Two very different types of car though. Delicate and finely honed chassis with a jewel of a motor vs a mass produced chassis with trick engine electronics and utterly brutal turbocharging.
My ideal garage would be: RS500, E30 M3, Twin Plenum Vitesse, M635CSi - Spot the commonality...!
Roop said:
My ideal garage would be: RS500, E30 M3, Twin Plenum Vitesse, M635CSi - Spot the commonality...!
All fantastic and would look perfect parked next to a 'grale, which you seem to have forgotten to mention, chap. I'll assume you meant to but were typing too fast?Edited by Justayellowbadge on Thursday 20th March 12:52
Justayellowbadge said:
Roop said:
My ideal garage would be: RS500, E30 M3, Twin Plenum Vitesse, M635CSi - Spot the commonality...!
All fantastic and would look perfect parked next to a 'grale, which you seem to have forgotten to mention, chap. I'll assume you meant to but were typing too fast?Edited by Justayellowbadge on Thursday 20th March 12:52
L100NYY said:
Justayellowbadge said:
Roop said:
My ideal garage would be: RS500, E30 M3, Twin Plenum Vitesse, M635CSi - Spot the commonality...!
All fantastic and would look perfect parked next to a 'grale, which you seem to have forgotten to mention, chap. I'll assume you meant to but were typing too fast?Edited by Justayellowbadge on Thursday 20th March 12:52
Roop said:
L100NYY said:
Justayellowbadge said:
Roop said:
My ideal garage would be: RS500, E30 M3, Twin Plenum Vitesse, M635CSi - Spot the commonality...!
All fantastic and would look perfect parked next to a 'grale, which you seem to have forgotten to mention, chap. I'll assume you meant to but were typing too fast?Edited by Justayellowbadge on Thursday 20th March 12:52
Lotus Cortina
E30 M3
Sierra Cosworth
'89 Integrale 16v
MK2 Escort RS2000
Lotus Sumbeam
cool article! Loved these when I was little! posters on the wall etc etc..
If anyone fancies one of the best and most modded 3 doors out there. Mine is for sale! Looking for around £27k and its cost me double that and alot more!!!
Its been converted to 4wd and made 605.9bhp on the SCS engine dyno on a GT35. It now runs a smaller and far punchier and better GT30 and makes 550bhp+ car comes with either Turbo and plenty of wheels, tyres and slicks, small spares package etc etc (price dependant)
Its obviously track focused but is actually fine to drive on the road and my Girlfriend does as well and said she could not believe how easy it is! Doesn't make the best shopping car though to be honest but you certainly do NOT need to trailor it to a trackday lets put it that way! and you won't find much that will get near it on a sunday afternoon blast!
I will put it up for sale on here with a spec list as soon as I can.
OR just buy Fast Ford. Its on this months cover in your new agents now!
If anyone fancies one of the best and most modded 3 doors out there. Mine is for sale! Looking for around £27k and its cost me double that and alot more!!!
Its been converted to 4wd and made 605.9bhp on the SCS engine dyno on a GT35. It now runs a smaller and far punchier and better GT30 and makes 550bhp+ car comes with either Turbo and plenty of wheels, tyres and slicks, small spares package etc etc (price dependant)
Its obviously track focused but is actually fine to drive on the road and my Girlfriend does as well and said she could not believe how easy it is! Doesn't make the best shopping car though to be honest but you certainly do NOT need to trailor it to a trackday lets put it that way! and you won't find much that will get near it on a sunday afternoon blast!
I will put it up for sale on here with a spec list as soon as I can.
OR just buy Fast Ford. Its on this months cover in your new agents now!
Edited by Porkie on Thursday 20th March 13:13
PARP...! That car is gorgeous...! I need more garage space 
Porkie said:
cool article! Loved these when I was little! posters on the wall etc etc..
If anyone fancies one of the best and most modded 3 doors out there. Mine is for sale! Looking for around £27k and its cost me double that and alot more!!!
Its been converted to 4wd and made 605.9bhp on the SCS engine dyno on a GT35. It now runs a smaller and far punchier and better GT30 and makes 550bhp+ car comes with either Turbo and plenty of wheels, tyres and slicks, small spares package etc etc (price dependant)
Its obviously track focused but is actually fine to drive on the road and my Girlfriend does as well and said she could not believe how easy it is! Doesn't make the best shopping car though to be honest but you certainly do NOT need to trailor it to a trackday lets put it that way! and you won't find much that will get near it on a sunday afternoon blast!
I will put it up for sale on here with a spec list as soon as I can.
OR just buy Fast Ford. Its on this months cover in your new agents now!
If anyone fancies one of the best and most modded 3 doors out there. Mine is for sale! Looking for around £27k and its cost me double that and alot more!!!
Its been converted to 4wd and made 605.9bhp on the SCS engine dyno on a GT35. It now runs a smaller and far punchier and better GT30 and makes 550bhp+ car comes with either Turbo and plenty of wheels, tyres and slicks, small spares package etc etc (price dependant)
Its obviously track focused but is actually fine to drive on the road and my Girlfriend does as well and said she could not believe how easy it is! Doesn't make the best shopping car though to be honest but you certainly do NOT need to trailor it to a trackday lets put it that way! and you won't find much that will get near it on a sunday afternoon blast!
I will put it up for sale on here with a spec list as soon as I can.
OR just buy Fast Ford. Its on this months cover in your new agents now!
Edited by Porkie on Thursday 20th March 13:13
Bobdenero said:
Sorry but for the same sort of money as is would cost for a Cossie (£10k) you can do what I did and buy a mint 1983 911....different league
I dont think you can compare them really. As much as I would like a 911 I wouldnt turn down a mint cossie. Edited by Bobdenero on Thursday 20th March 14:55
Bobdenero said:
Sorry but for the same sort of money as is would cost for a Cossie (£10k) you can do what I did and buy a mint 1983 911....different league
and your point? I have a 3 door Cosworth and 2 Porsches. Just because you have one doesn't mean you can't appreciate the other!Edited by Bobdenero on Thursday 20th March 14:55
Porkie said:
Bobdenero said:
Sorry but for the same sort of money as is would cost for a Cossie (£10k) you can do what I did and buy a mint 1983 911....different league
and your point? I have a 3 door Cosworth and 2 Porsches. Just because you have one doesn't mean you can't appreciate the other!Edited by Bobdenero on Thursday 20th March 14:55
german tony said:
Porkie said:
Bobdenero said:
Sorry but for the same sort of money as is would cost for a Cossie (£10k) you can do what I did and buy a mint 1983 911....different league
and your point? I have a 3 door Cosworth and 2 Porsches. Just because you have one doesn't mean you can't appreciate the other!Edited by Bobdenero on Thursday 20th March 14:55
Hooli said:
Kurtblythman said:
Escorts FTW.
series 2 RS turbo please
what the girly gutless dull one? without the LSD, special ratios etc etc etc?series 2 RS turbo please
do behave we're talking fast fords here, not dull fords.
Bobdenero said:
Sorry but for the same sort of money as is would cost for a Cossie (£10k) you can do what I did and buy a mint 1983 911....different league
ur right different league to a money pit of a porsche that no1 is interested in.Edited by Bobdenero on Thursday 20th March 14:55
Edited by vino 187 on Thursday 20th March 16:03
They still look rubbish. No style, no class.
t has 1. every1 must be sooo classy.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff