0 - 100kph in 1.9 seconds

Mad_Aussie · 15-09-2010, 11:57 AM

http://www.dcshoes.com/gym3/#/car-specs/

650hp (restricted), 660lb/ft torque, AWD, 6-speed straight cut box... Who's got the coin to build a fiesta to the same specs lol?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TshFWSsrn8
(Gymkhana 3, part 2)

Fireblade · 15-09-2010, 12:02 PM

Ken Block is one Mad ****, starting to get into the same league as his good mate Travis Pastrana.

dannyhilton · 15-09-2010, 01:57 PM

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...ighlight=BLOCK

There is another two or so threads about this floating about too. Still a great car, and the kit can be had to any WS Fiesta

**Polyal** · 15-09-2010, 02:01 PM

If that doesn't make you want a fiesta nothing will, very cool.

fiestars · 15-09-2010, 02:21 PM

wonder why they chose a 5 door

Mad_Aussie · 15-09-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by fiestars

wonder why they chose a 5 door

Longer wheel base probably. Trying to hold a slide in a short wheelbase car is pretty tricky. In saying that, our mx5 turbo does a very competent slide, but that car was made to do it.

I want to see underneath that Fiesta to see exactly whats going on under there..

sleeper393 · 15-09-2010, 02:41 PM

he was on top gear last night , taking captain slow for a ride
Ken Block (born November 21, 1967, in Long Beach, California)[2] is one of the co-founders and recently appointed Chief Brand Officer of DC Shoes.[1] Block has competed in many action sports events including skateboarding, snowboarding, motocross, and most notably rally racing.

fiestars · 15-09-2010, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Mad_Aussie

Longer wheel base probably. Trying to hold a slide in a short wheelbase car is pretty tricky. In saying that, our mx5 turbo does a very competent slide, but that car was made to do it.

I want to see underneath that Fiesta to see exactly whats going on under there..

that makes sense, always wanted to own a mx5 awesome cars

Mad_Aussie · 15-09-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by fiestars

that makes sense, always wanted to own a mx5 awesome cars

If you ever go and hunt one down, try to find an SE/SP model. They have a factory turbo, and are fantastic to drive. The SP was a wrx eater in its day, the SE (which is what we have) is a lower boost version with a smaller turbine... But it'll still eat a stock XR5t for breakfast.
And the way it goes into corners is mindblowing. It holds on to the road at (exceedingly fast) speeds, and when it decides to let the back end out, its literally like driving a go-kart. Totally predictable oversteer.
I highly recommend them.

fiestars · 15-09-2010, 04:56 PM

saw one with a roll bar and ridiculously lowered, i loved it

dannyhilton · 15-09-2010, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by fiestars

wonder why they chose a 5 door

The wheelbase of the 3-Door and 5-Door Fiesta is exactly the same. My guess is they wanted the 5-Door as it's sold in the US, and the whole point of this car was the boost the image of the Fiesta. I suppose no point making it a 3-Door (like most other rally cars) if they don't sell it in the US. Looks sensational none the less.