Someone we know had a little drive of the Focus RS while the RS owner drove his VN. Should be pretty easy to figure out if you’ve been following the VN threads.
You know what - This was just a GREAT review of two cars with two car guys. Well done!Someone we know had a little drive of the Focus RS while the RS owner drove his VN. Should be pretty easy to figure out if you’ve been following the VN threads.
You know what - This was just a GREAT review of two cars with two car guys. Well done!
I cringed watching this because of his lack of knowledge. But after getting past that it wasn't terrible. Glad you were on point.Thanks, the presenter wasn't exactly too technically knowledgeable when it came to cars as you could probably tell, but it was good fun. Sam is a great guy, and I'll be doing a track day comparison with him in the future with these 2 cars which should be a lot more entertaining (and upsetting for the Focus RS fanboys )
I cringed watching this because of his lack of knowledge. But after getting past that it wasn't terrible. Glad you were on point.
Agree with Ricepuddin, what a write up @1FastStagea it was interesting.
I've burned more than a hundred sets of tires (including the Zestino 07RS). That tire is much slower than SUR4G, not to mention RE-05D.
Yeah. That tire(RE-05D) and some other hardcore Bridgestone/Dunlop tires are only available in Japan and nowhere else. I had to use a freight forwarder as well, which makes it even more expensive.EDIT: Sadly it seems as though those RE-05Ds you linked aren't available in Canada, or North America at all for that matter
AR-1 is also slower than the SUR4G. I bought them once in Japan, only because I can buy 3+ of AR-1 at the price of 1 RE-05D. AR-1 certainly has aggressive-looking tread patterns, so judging by its look, I thought it would be pretty similar to one notch above of SUR4G or RE-71R, R-S4, ZIII (something like A050, Z221 TD, 03g, etc). However, the performance of AR-1 (in terms of best lap time vs best lap time sort of comparison) was not in line with A050, Z221 TD, 03g at all. It's kinda like a R888R. Looks very fast, classified as competition tires by the manufacturer, but pretty heavyweight and slower than the fast road tires (RE-71R, ZIII level of) on the modern heavy cars(i.e. >1300kg).I also have a set of Nankang AR-1s coming this year for my other car (which I can swap wheels to/from for the N) so I could use those too.
Thanks! It's sad that where I live there's nothing but dead straight roads for about 2.5 hours in every direction, it definitely could've been more fun with a few twisties thrown in, but c'est la vie.
I figured the uhms were from your suprise at his limited knowledge.Thanks! It's sad that where I live there's nothing but dead straight roads for about 2.5 hours in every direction, it definitely could've been more fun with a few twisties thrown in, but c'est la vie.
As I said, the track comparison will be much better I'm sure. I'll also make sure to prepare a bit before so I'm not all "uhh, uhm" like our wonderful (/s) Prime Minister. This was all unplanned/improv.
It looks like another tyre topic again - is it really so difficuilt to stay in topic?
And just because of not making another OT here, I will write about my own experience:
I am currently driving MY 2017 Focus RS because we have proper winter in Poland and I´m not using my N on winter. What can I say about Focus RS?
First about advantages of Focus RS:
1. 4WD
2. Door protectors
3. Getting warm much faster than N
4. Headlamps are better
Advantages of i30n:
1. Car feels faster
2. Rev matching
3. Sound of engine and exhaust
4. Bigger boot
5. Better infortainment system
6. Custom modes
7. Keyless locking and unlocking works much better
8. Car feels lighter
9. Suspension is also usable on country roads
....
If I am honest, I don´t like Focus RS at all. For everyday usage N is much better car to drive, N offers 100% more fun than RS and N is also more prctical and comfortable car to use.
There is a possibility to turn RS much more fun car to drive but you will loose warranty in this case or you must spend tons of money for Mountune products. Stock RS is not fast car.
I can't see what makes it anywhere close to a $60K (CAD) car.