What do you think about the new Ford Fiesta? Ken Block Leaves Subaru – Heads For WRC

[Tracy]

We might have one as a project vehicle and wanted to have some discussions about it. First of all: Ken Block Leaves Subaru – Heads For WRC With Ford (http://www.drivingsports.com/site/2010/01/ken-block-leaves-subaru-heads-for-wrc-with-ford/)

Discuss.

[5speed]

Do it!!! Just take off the stupid ass Fiesta badge. Would be a nice addition to Battleground. It is something different that promises to deliver.

[Big Baller]

I love it....I want one

[Tracy]

I think I have it all sorted out, Matt.

[5speed]

Cool! When you get it keep us updated!

[JITB]

please do it...make sure u keep its euro roots tight tho!

[Tracy]

First is making it AWD. That keeps it with it's Euro roots for sure!

[5speed]

First it making it AWD. That keeps it with it's Euro roots for sure!
How much do you have planned? Do tell as much as you can. Dont be :ninja:

[Tracy]

How much do you have planned? Do tell as much as you can. Dont be :ninja:

Not really sure. Just started working on the possibility today. That's why I am making this thread. I like to brainstorm. We might be trying to get one together for SEMA next year. It would be the US production car and we wouldn't have much to do with a FWD car as far as trying to compete with it. So, naturally we would want to make it AWD since we know the parts are already available for it in some capacity. Next is probably getting it ready for some sort of competition. Time Attack, Gymkana, etc?

[speedminded]

You're talking about this car right?

http://www.roadandtrack.com/var/ezflow_site/storage_RT_NEW/storage/images/auto-shows/los-angeles/2011-ford-fiesta2/gallery/2011_ford_fiesta_photo_3/1560852-1-eng-US/la09-2011-ford-fiesta-003_gallery_image_large.jpg

[Tracy]

Yes. I am going to start the renderings this week.

[On_Her_Face]

But can it escape baddies in a Corvette?

[RUFFIAN]

Euro Fords are the Shizzle. Go for it. Empty out the Cosworth Catalog .

[JITB]

Not really sure. Just started working on the possibility today. That's why I am making this thread. I like to brainstorm. We might be trying to get one together for SEMA next year. It would be the US production car and we wouldn't have much to do with a FWD car as far as trying to compete with it. So, naturally we would want to make it AWD since we know the parts are already available for it in some capacity. Next is probably getting it ready for some sort of competition. Time Attack, Gymkana, etc?

what drivetrain do u all have in mind? Volvo S40R awd complete drivetrain, would make it a a baby Focus RS, and it would be a beast of a car. S40 T5 and RS share the same chassis, and engine.

[Tracy]

what drivetrain do u all have in mind? Volvo S40R awd complete drivetrain, would make it a a baby Focus RS, and it would be a beast of a car. S40 T5 and RS share the same chassis, and engine.

Not sure. I am getting with my group of builders next week and we will come up with a plan. I am working with the shop and the GA Tech auto club on it.

[JITB]

Not sure. I am getting with my group of builders next week and we will come up with a plan. I am working with the shop and the GA Tech auto club on it.

when are u all getting it?

[Tracy]

when are u all getting it?We are not sure we are even getting it. I have to come up with a plan and package for Ford. They asked me if I wanted one, but I still have to jump thru the hoops to get it and if my plan sucks, I don't get it.

[EJ25RUN]

In current not Ken Block related news. ;)


M-Sport has signed up for the 2010 IRC. Monte Carlo Rally starts Jan 19.

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/ultimatefactories05-1258577270.jpg

[Tracy]

I saw that M-Sport one. Pretty bad ass.

[JITB]

well make sure u jump thru them hoops.. i know you all were looking for some different exciting builds.. i am too!

[Elbow]

In current not Ken Block related news. ;)


M-Sport has signed up for the 2010 IRC. Monte Carlo Rally starts Jan 19.

http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2009/11/ultimatefactories05-1258577270.jpg

:goodjob::goodjob::idb::idb::idb::yes::yes::yes::y es:

[LordZed]

But can it escape baddies in a Corvette?

Haha Top Gear! You forgot to add, in a shopping mall

WHat about the motor Tracy? 2.0T or just boosting the 1.6?

[EJ25RUN]

Haha Top Gear! You forgot to add, in a shopping mall

WHat about the motor Tracy? 2.0T or just boosting the 1.6?

Is it green?

[Tracy]

well make sure u jump thru them hoops.. i know you all were looking for some different exciting builds.. i am too!Ha Ha. I will. We are still getting the Vette for a personal car. Just taking some time. This would be a SEMA car only.


Haha Top Gear! You forgot to add, in a shopping mall

WHat about the motor Tracy? 2.0T or just boosting the 1.6?I am going to try to get with Ford racing to get the AWD motor and drivetrain. We'll see.

[One_Bad_SHO]

Ford! Yay!!

[Tracy]

Who makes parts for these in the European market?

[JITB]

Who makes parts for these in the European market?

www.pumaspeed.co.uk
Cosworth

i used to be on a uk forum that had alot of fiesta owners..

[Tracy]

I know Cosworth. Remember this will be the US version and it's FWD and has a different engine than the European version.

http://www.fordvehicles.com/cars/fiesta/specifications/