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    Image of danio3834 danio3834
    08/07/09

    In reply to Ford Focus RS Hits Nurburgring For 8:26 Lap Time
    While 8:26 aint bad at all, the Cobalt SS TC that is very much available here trounces the Focus RS with a time of 8:22
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    Image of Joe Valasek Joe Valasek
    08/07/09

    @danio3834: I don't know if 4 seconds on a 8 and a half minute lap is "trouncing".
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    Image of danio3834 danio3834
    08/08/09

    @Joe Valasek: trounce, beat whatever. Its faster, its cheaper, you can buy it in North America. End of thread.
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    Image of eggwich del fiero eggwich del fiero
    08/06/09

    In reply to Ford Focus RS Hits Nurburgring For 8:26 Lap Time
    This guy drives just like I do: Wonderfully.
    Sincerely,
    Paul Orndorff
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    Image of philibuster philibuster
    08/06/09

    In reply to Ford Focus RS Hits Nurburgring For 8:26 Lap Time
    Why is it that every Focus RS is this lime green?
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    Image of TimTim TimTim
    08/06/09

    In reply to Ford Focus RS Hits Nurburgring For 8:26 Lap Time
    Yeah, but what's its 'ring ti... Oh, never mind, no further questions.
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    Image of Troggie42 is. Troggie42 is.
    08/06/09

    In reply to Ford Focus RS Hits Nurburgring For 8:26 Lap Time
    Here is a question for anyone who may know: Can you legally REGISTER this car in America? The reason I ask is that I have orders to be re-stationed in Germany, and I have a strong feeling that this car would be thoroughly available in Deutschland. My question is about registration, because, in three years, I will no longer be stationed in Germany, and will most likely be stationed back in the good 'ol US of A. I think you can see where I am going with this. I would upgrade the Speed3 for this, no problem.
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    Al Navarro promoted this comment Edited by Troggie42 is. at 08/06/09 2:35 PM Troggie42 is. was starred Troggie42 is. was unstarred
    Image of snapoversteer 'bout to get told snapoversteer 'bout to get told
    08/06/09

    In reply to Ford Focus RS Hits Nurburgring For 8:26 Lap Time
    God, his driving is beautiful. I'd love to see the entry and exit speeds on those turns.
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    Image of Sixpackdan Sixpackdan
    08/06/09

    In reply to Ford Focus RS Hits Nurburgring For 8:26 Lap Time
    Hummm, quick but if you watch the whole vid it really seems he is driving a little on the conservitive side. The second half he was pushing it a little but ill bet theres more in that car.
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    Image of MaWeiTao MaWeiTao
    08/06/09

    @Sixpackdan:
    I think the video is deceptive. This guy is extremely smooth which is why it makes his driving look smooth. If the driving looked more dramatic he'd probably end up posting a slower time. But you never know.
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    Al Navarro promoted this comment MaWeiTao was starred MaWeiTao was unstarred
    Image of Maxx Craves: Maxx Craves:
    08/06/09

    In reply to Ford Focus RS Hits Nurburgring For 8:26 Lap Time
    Dear Ford,
    Why in the name of all that is holy won't you let me buy this American car in America? I have the income, I have the car and I need this car. I want you (ford) to have my money. Why don't you want my money? Please don't make me buy a Scooby-roo.
    Sincerly yours,
    Maxx
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    Image of mr_dude mr_dude
    08/06/09

    @Maxx_Needs_A_V8: *Best Ford voice* Have you considered an Explorer?
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    Image of FTGDWolverineEdition'09 FTGDWolverineEdition'09
    08/06/09

    @Maxx_Needs_A_V8: Cuz you're an American. You whine all the time. And you waver worse than a 16yr old teenage girl. You never actually do what you say (My pal GM told me about the Pontiac GTO debacle). And you're too cheap. More about quantity than quality. And you are content at plodding along at your slow floaty pace on freeways as long as you have AC/Cruise Control/Heated seats/ Heated mirrors/iPOD connectivity/SatNav/ Cup holders - Lots of them. And you could care less about shifting your own gears.


    And all (most) of roads are straight. And potholed in my home town of Dearborn. So you will then complain about ride quality.


    So please WTH do you think I would try to burn myself by bringing it over to you guys? I don't want to lose the money left and get Obama-ized along with my other 2 retarded cousins.
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    Image of ThreeLitre ThreeLitre
    08/06/09

    @Formerlythegreatestdriver: yeah that's about all she wrote on this matter.
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    Image of Maxx Craves: Maxx Craves:
    08/06/09

    @Formerlythegreatestdriver: Wow.. just wow. While that might reflect most of the starbuck's swilling non-caf 1/2 caf vanilla mochalatachino swilling soccer moms and cuckholded husbands in amerika it doesn't describe me.
    Go shit in your catbox not mine.
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    Image of Maxx Craves: Maxx Craves:
    08/06/09

    @mr_dude: Sorry Dude.. If I wanted to rollover I'd be French. ;)
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    Image of pauljones pauljones
    08/06/09

    @Formerlythegreatestdriver: I'll go ahead and give that my COTD nomination.
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    Image of FTGDWolverineEdition'09 FTGDWolverineEdition'09
    08/06/09

    @Maxx_Needs_A_V8: "Wow.. just wow. While that might reflect most of the starbuck's swilling non-caf 1/2 caf vanilla mochalatachino swilling soccer moms"
    You just answered your own question buddy. The key word here is "Most."
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    Image of layabout layabout
    08/06/09

    In reply to Ford Focus RS Hits Nurburgring For 8:26 Lap Time
    I was lucky enough to test drive one of these,epic!
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    Image of FTGDWolverineEdition'09 FTGDWolverineEdition'09
    08/06/09

    @layabout SAVE THE JALOP 9 !: Obviously you're not an American. We need to invade you guys too. Heard there is some oil north of your god forsaken island.
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    Image of Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet
    08/06/09

    @Formerlythegreatestdriver: Not for long.
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    Image of ThreeLitre ThreeLitre
    08/06/09

    In reply to Ford Focus RS Hits Nurburgring For 8:26 Lap Time
    Jiggawhatnow? That's super duper quick for a front wheel drive hatch. Not so long ago that would have been barking right up behind a 911's ass.
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    Image of jip1080 jip1080
    08/06/09

    In reply to Ford Focus RS Hits Nurburgring For 8:26 Lap Time
    From the outside shots the driver has a full face white helmet while the in-car camera shows Horst with an open faced helmet... me thinks the Stig has been moonlighting in Germany as a driving-double.
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    Image of snapoversteer 'bout to get told snapoversteer 'bout to get told
    08/06/09

    @jip1080: Woah! You're right. You think they shot the in-car on a commentary lap? I sure as hell couldn't speak German and drive fast at the same time.
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    Image of mr_dude mr_dude
    08/06/09

    In reply to Ford Focus RS Hits Nurburgring For 8:26 Lap Time
    Now I need a hit of Forza (or a Luftansa ticket). But there are six hours left in the day!
    There's a wrc homologation Focus, yes?
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    Image of scroggzilla raids again scroggzilla raids again
    08/06/09

    @mr_dude: The Focus is nearing the end of it's life as a WRC car. Ford's next rally weapon of choice will be based on the new Fiesta.
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    Image of e30m3 e30m3
    08/06/09

    In reply to Ford Focus RS Hits Nurburgring For 8:26 Lap Time
    so when are we going to get these in the states?
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    Image of Mooberry Mooberry
    08/06/09

    @e30m3: Most likely never. Ford USA doesn't want an inline 5 FWD car taking sales away from their precious Mustang.
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    Image of theeastbaykid theeastbaykid
    08/06/09

    @Mooberry: Also, I seem to recall that the theoretical price tag on an imported US-spec Focus RS would be prohibitive. Now, if they started building them in the U.S....
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    Image of Jeb_Hoge Jeb_Hoge
    08/06/09

    @theeastbaykid: I asked in a chat about the chances of getting RS-spec cars in the US lineup earlier this year (citing Fiesta and Focus RS interest) and Mulally himself said things were in the works. Personally, I'd rather see a Fusion RS (Ecoboost 4cyl/5spd/AWD) than a 300hp Focus, but Ford isn't forgetting that it has a performance reputation for non V8s.
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    Image of MaWeiTao MaWeiTao
    08/06/09

    @e30m3:
    Interestingly, the Focus ST is available in the US as a Volvo C30. It's the same platform and the same engine. It's not the RS, but it's decent nonetheless.
    I've heard the argument from someone at Ford that bringing the Focus to the US is cost-prohibitive. But I think that's just nonsense. The C30 starts at under $24k which is not bad, but a Civic Si starts at about $22k.
    I think the real concern is that they don't believe Americans will be willing to spend that much on a compact car with a Ford badge. The current Focus starts at $16k.
    People say they want cars like this, but they're offered and few buy them. Hatchbacks seem to be a particularly tough sell. Americans still seem too attached to SUVs, hence all the stupid crossovers.
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    Al Navarro promoted this comment MaWeiTao was starred MaWeiTao was unstarred
    Image of Al Navarro Al Navarro
    08/06/09

    @MaWeiTao:
    [OMBUDSMAN'S NOTE: In a very short time, you have endeared yourself to me with your commenting skills. Keep it up.]
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    Image of fuchikoma fuchikoma
    06/12/09

    In reply to Fifth Gear Pits EVO X Against Focus RS In Epic Turbocharged Soccer Match
    That Focus must be very well balanced; for an FF layout they were sliding it around with what looked like great control and ease.
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    Image of Joe Rider Joe Rider
    06/12/09

    In reply to Fifth Gear Pits EVO X Against Focus RS In Epic Turbocharged Soccer Match
    so do all people in britian...... Talk like jeremy clarkson... you know..... pausing.... in the middle.... of their sentences.


    In the Wurld....

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    Image of Leeeeena the Jalopchick Leeeeena the Jalopchick
    06/13/09

    @Joe Rider:

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