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SIlversp20
02-10-2011, 12:11 PM
Hey guys just thought Id post up some pics of our new Family car. :)
I will get some interior shots and some driving Video if I can soon with a better camera.
No mods planed just yet. Maybe a Bluefin to give the car some extra boost in power.
Enjoy
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n547/Mazda_929/Mondeo%20XR5/PIC_0749.jpg
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n547/Mazda_929/Mondeo%20XR5/PIC_0748.jpg
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n547/Mazda_929/Mondeo%20XR5/PIC_0737.jpg
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n547/Mazda_929/Mondeo%20XR5/PIC_0735.jpg
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n547/Mazda_929/Mondeo%20XR5/PIC_0734.jpg
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n547/Mazda_929/Mondeo%20XR5/PIC_0730.jpg
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n547/Mazda_929/Mondeo%20XR5/PIC_0727.jpg
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n547/Mazda_929/Mondeo%20XR5/PIC_0752.jpg
Engine bay please. I know it will have a big turtle shell over everything, but can I pelase get some pics. I love engine bays soo much. :P
project.r.racing
02-10-2011, 04:03 PM
Nice Volvo!
SIlversp20
11-10-2011, 04:48 PM
might be a volvo but it is soo much quicker than the SP20 (unfortunately).
But the SP handles a hellova lot better.
phildough
11-10-2011, 04:53 PM
Nice car dude.
Shame Ford didn't put it on some kind of diet before they made it.
So a SP20 with a decent amount of power added would be as good as the Mondeo???
SIlversp20
11-10-2011, 05:16 PM
In some way yes. but it would need at least a 50% jump in power. only way for that is transplant engine or turbo build both pretty costly when done properly.
Mondeo has alot of cool gimiky features too :). boot is massive and having a hatch helps alot.
Focus XR5 would be a better option if you don't have kids like I do :( but it just didn't have the room that we need.
Still very happy though. :)
Some suspension mods and this thing will be on par with the SP I think.
phildough
11-10-2011, 05:41 PM
I was expecting a car this new and of its type to out handle the SP20 by a long way!!
Mazda must have done well designing the BJ.
SIlversp20
11-10-2011, 05:49 PM
Sorry should have said MY Sp20. Lowered and stiffer springs, lighter etc. But yes Mazda did a good Job to start with.
The mondeo may handle a bit better than I am able to drive it at the moment as I have only owned it for 2 weeks. I Haven't pushed it to its handling limits yet, not game enough yet, so this is just my opinion.
Cheers
SIlversp20
16-10-2011, 05:57 PM
Some more photos.
engine bay
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n547/Mazda_929/Mondeo%20XR5/DSCF2486.jpg
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n547/Mazda_929/Mondeo%20XR5/DSCF2487.jpg
Interior looking forward from rear seats.
http://i1139.photobucket.com/albums/n547/Mazda_929/Mondeo%20XR5/DSCF2490.jpg
Clean_Cookie
16-10-2011, 07:28 PM
Hmm, Idk if it appeals to me. It's just too tacky with those painted silver bits in a years time...the seats look good though!
SIlversp20
16-10-2011, 08:29 PM
There are guys that have changed the console to carbon fiber look like the SP20.
its not too bad to live with day to day but sometimes when the sun hits it it reflects and that is annoying.
woofy
19-10-2011, 10:30 PM
I was intending to get the aqua blue version brand new in 2008, but then drove the RS Octavia.....I liked the look of them, but the handling lets them down in Oz, much better O/S. We were also selling the SE20 so what we got I wanted to perform better. RS got the job done and then some.
I was intending to get the aqua blue version brand new in 2008, but then drove the RS Octavia.....I liked the look of them, but the handling lets them down in Oz, much better O/S. We were also selling the SE20 so what we got I wanted to perform better. RS got the job done and then some.
The RS is such a sleeper too, and it doesn't have the VW price to go with it.
woofy
23-10-2011, 10:28 AM
I'm a pretty sedate driver and the RS has a rumble but its sedate when cruising, but makes a bit of noise when you floor it. I don't do traffic light racing, but just taking off surprises people....the real WTF just happened is on the freeway entrance ramps as I love them and the other person probably wonders where that funny looking car just went...
I'm a pretty sedate driver and the RS has a rumble but its sedate when cruising, but makes a bit of noise when you floor it. I don't do traffic light racing, but just taking off surprises people....the real WTF just happened is on the freeway entrance ramps as I love them and the other person probably wonders where that funny looking car just went...
I'd imagine it would sound much like the gti does? Did you get the DSG or the real man's gearbox?:p
woofy
23-10-2011, 09:30 PM
No DSG, I want the gearbox to still be working after the warranty expires...
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