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by 9designs » Fri Apr 07, 2023 9:26 pm
Yes mine was just old enough to need the rework done, it was done before any issues occurred.
As much as I love mine, more the than the GR, which is a one trick pony, I would say it’s not for everyone.
It has quite a character and not everyone bonds with it, it’s quite hard core, not ideal for pottering around a family daily.
Yep oil and fuel and way you drive can be critical, drive it like a diesel and good chance you’ll suffer pre ignition, crack a piston and blow the engine.... a few have gone and not all were modified.
The ride is very firm, to much for some, I have fitted a coil over kit. From factory they could be a bit asthmatic, so the warranty approved 375 map or similar 380 remap transforms the car and becomes a must....
Original MPSS tyres tramline and are not nice, I just fitted Goodyear Asy6, huge improvement.
That said, way more fun and engaging than a GRY, more versatile, has much more character, just as quick down a B road, still requires a driver to bring something to the table (unlike the GRY). For me nothing replaces it.....once correctly tweaked.
I’d also suggest a Fiesta ST, much easier to live with and bundles of fun and engagement, I should have ordered an Edition rather than the GR !!!!
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