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https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/buying-maintenance/amp14510137/ford-focus-rs-head-gasket-issues/ Similar story on other sites...

Seems the head gasket failure is down fo a massive cock up at Ford. The Ecoboost motor is also used in the Mustang but there are differences in its design. When assembling the RS motor, the head gasket used in a lot of cases was actually for the Mustang. This meant that water channels inside the head were compromised which lead to overheating and gasket failure. The assembly line obviously wasn't aware of the difference between the gaskets. D'oh! The issue is also affecting models here in NZ. I know of at least one car that has had the engine repaired under warranty. Certainly glad I went with an STi....

That puts it some 8 - 10k more than an STi doesn't it? The RS was on my potential shopping when buying a new car but too many potential issues and felt STi was a safer bet. Still feel it was the right decision.... Gary

98 back in stock at Mobil but they are out of 91 now

Tried 3 Mobil stations this morning out west and all out stock with 98.

Woohoo Thanks guys - grealy appreciated.

Te Oranui Way to be precise. Fred Taylor Drive is over on the other side of the site.

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/tokyo-motor-show/subaru-viziv-shows-us-next-wrx-saloon

He's been in the car many times - however, I drive like a real nanna then. Want him to get into good cars - not bad habits

Our 18 month grandson is already making brmmmmm-brmmmmm noises when he sees anything with an engine, so thought it prudent to introduce him to the STi sooner rather than later... Between myself and his dad who has a Legacy wagon, he's off to a good start in life

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Just back from there. I swear that was you pulling into Herdman St as I was coming out!!! Dammit

And nowhere near the West

It was a relatively short detour on the way home so couldn't resist

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Literally 30 sec drive from home. Call me lazy

And we keep feeding the trolls

Several years ago I acted as the sweeper car that went though at the end of each stage in the Targa Rally. Plenty of experienced drivers went off the road at speeds far less than 200km/h. They were okay due to lower speeds or the fact they had a roll cage and helmet etc. Most were caught out by totally unexpected hazards on the road such as oil spill, wild animal etc. And they had far more driving experience than you - by a country mile. Do yourself a favour and reign in your perecived powers of invincibility before it is too late. You have the rest of your life to live. I may think you're a knob, but doesn't mean I wish you ill will...

Why do it yourself when we can

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That makes it okay then. As speedysub says, it still has an effect on others (give a thought as to how your parents may feel) not to mention the tax payer $ to either clean up the mess or the medical care you would require for the rest of your life as you sit drooling all day in a vegative state.

Willing to bet there isn't a race track or privare road long enough for a 2016 STi to hit 260+. And as for me no. Not even half that speed. Have no need to be that stupid or irresponsible. As someone who works in a hospital OR I have seen the results of what goes wrong - at least those that survive....

Mods: any chance of a face palm emoji?

Auckland Panel and Paint are good but they did forget to reconnect a headlight afterxputting the bumper back on. Obviously don't test everything before handing car back. Had very good results with Steve Nuich out west. Highly recommended.

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