FK2 FK2 general discussion

[Doodle]

That's the one. It's very easy to drive swiftly but doesn't really need any effort or skill. I found it a little bit lazy and detached.

I'm tempted to replace Lucy's 1.25 Zetec with one though, we're getting fed up with the lack of go because she won't thrash it, the Ecoboost midrange wallop will suit her driving much better.

The "lack of torque" has always made me laugh. In reality it's right in the ballpark for a 2.0 NA motor, it just feels flat compared to that banzai top end.

 

[dotty]

Just get her an ep3 - it's got to be better than driving around in a Ford Fiesta

 

[Doodle]

F*ck that, even I wouldn't own an EP3. :lol:

 

[Chris.]

10+ year old rusty tin can that needs to be rev'd over a brand new car with toys, low down usable torque and warranty. You make me laugh Dotty.

 

[Loxy]

The 1.0 litre EcoBoost Fiesta is supposed to be a revelation. Much more poke than the 1.25 motor.

 

[Danger200]

The 1.0 litre EcoBoost Fiesta is supposed to be a revelation. Much more poke than the 1.25 motor.

Off the lights, they're very very nippy and hilarious to drive around town. It's just open roads and dual carriageways where their lack of grunt is an issue.

They use the same engine in the Focus too.

 

[Hazz]

10+ year old rusty tin can that needs to be rev'd over a brand new car with toys, low down usable torque and warranty. You make me laugh Dotty.

I'd be inclined to agree with him.

 

[Doodle]

I already have a 21 year old V8 Mercedes and a 38yo BMW to look after. I need another old car about as much as a kick in the balls. :lol:

 

[Ed]

The 1.0 litre EcoBoost Fiesta is supposed to be a revelation. Much more poke than the 1.25 motor.

My boss bought one for his wife and he prefers it to his Golf.

 

[Scottish Type-R]

Was in Honda Oxford yesterday and they have added decals to the FK2. I think they put them a little high up.

 

[Bonito]

Too high and too big.

 

[Scottish Type-R]

Too high and too big.

I agree should be smaller and in the same place like the EP3 has its maybe on the red part above the black see skirt.

 

[stu1873]

Was in Honda Oxford yesterday and they have added decals to the FK2. I think they put them a little high up.

Would look better without them tbh.

 

[R35735]

Too high and too big.

That's what she said

 

[R35735]

I think they were on about the latest one. 1.6 turbo 190bhp???

They were spouting off the good old American out downs. Slow, no torque etc etc.

180BHP, but turbo overboosts in third gear or above for 15 seconds to give 197BHP. <£600 warranty friendly Mountune mod gives 215BHP in all gears. Great chassis, ridiculously fun, nice cabin, I'm sold.

 

[Mark Type R]

180BHP, but turbo overboosts in third gear or above for 15 seconds to give 197BHP. <£600 warranty friendly Mountune mod gives 215BHP in all gears. Great chassis, ridiculously fun, nice cabin, I'm sold.

That's because you've never owned a DC5 /FD2

Although boost is addictive

 

[R35735]

I didn't say it was a better chassis than a DC5/FD2. I'm just saying a lot of people judge without trying things for themselves. I spent 7 years in a Honda, I get the attraction. Equally though; I'm 30 now and enjoy having a nice place to sit that's also fun to chuck about. I wouldn't trade my heated seats and heated front windscreen for anything at the moment.

 

[Mark Type R]

I didn't say it was a better chassis than a DC5/FD2. I'm just saying a lot of people judge without trying things for themselves. I spent 7 years in a Honda, I get the attraction. Equally though; I'm 30 now and enjoy having a nice place to sit that's also fun to chuck about. I wouldn't trade my heated seats and heated front windscreen for anything at the moment.

The ST was a nice car but it didn't have the feel of the Type R
The seats and windscreen were nice in the winter but it was more fuel efficient to run the Evo.

 

[R35735]

New Civic Type R

Which ST? Sam's old Focus?

 

[Mark Type R]

Which ST? Sam's old Focus?

Yes