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Nick- I think it happens on so many cars here and I've noticed it on other makes, I'm pretty sure its normal. (And even if it isn't, there do't seem to be any ill effects). Does no harm to ask though! Steve.

Nick, now you put it like that I did notice that sometimes when you come to a halt and let out the clutch, the revs don't drop straight back down to idle speed, but hover at 900-1000 rpm for a few seconds first. I thought it was just the way engine software worked!

The idle speed can change when the engine is cold and still warming up and also when the air con kicks in/out. Sure it isn't either of these? Either way if there are no other 'symptoms' it sounds pretty minor and something you could leave until the service, unless you are going to be out of warranty by that time. Steve.

Too slow! :wink: http://www.ffoc.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=77934

As long as its got the performance to back up the looks... The biggest problem visually is that the wheels now make those brakes look pathetically small (probably a clue as to the cars real peformance unfortunately) - either needs smaller wheels, or better - bigger brakes!

Fair enough - good little hot hatch but not sure why you were considering a standard Focus as they are a bit different from a CTR!

Why don't you tell him you can't decide between petrol and diesel so you need to drive both :wink:

Nice write up - always good when someone takes the time to do this. Makes you think about whether splashing the extra money on extra goodies is worth it...

Possibly :) - have a look here: http://www.ffoc.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=71960 Steve.

See post in Main message centre - Ford have scrapped plans for an RS, whether this is temporary or permanent, not sure. Still not good news - I was looking forwards to this :(

Hi GiK and welcome to the forum :D , Nice looking car you have there - a Titanium if I'm not mistaken. What engine is it? (PS: There's a new forum joiners section where you can get the traditional 'newbies' greeting from people :wink: ). Regards, Steve.

Try driving one then ask yourself that again. I drive one, and I get the answer to that question as I sail past cars costing 2-3 times as much on trackdays :) PS: Evo prices start below £25k: the higher spec'd ones cost over £30k. Given that sales seem to be pretty healthy there are clearly people who are prepared to pay it.

Yes :) - if it was the right spec for the price and at least as good or better than the competition at the time (Evo X? / Scooby STI), which cost around that much.

Already spotted and debated here: http://www.ffoc.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=74444 Steve.

Thank God the colour is the most imprtant thing for her :lol: Will have to have a look at a few more MkII silvers and other colours 'in the metal' after what Welshade said.