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17-05-2009, 05:09 PM
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radio off =save petrol :P
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been searching briefly and cannot find an answer.Does the Xr5 turbo have an LSD?,i was pretty sure it didn't but am not so sure now.Any definitive yes or no would be much appreciated.Thinking of purchasing and LV xr5t,or waiting for the next gen.
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17-05-2009, 06:47 PM
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No the XR5 Turbo doesn't have a LSD. However the new Focus RS does....but no chance of getting that in Aus anytime soon
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17-05-2009, 08:05 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Don't let the fact that it doesn't have a LSD deter you - the LV XR5 is a fantastic car. I've had mine almost 2 months and I've love it. Handling, performance, features - everything about it is great.
 : Have you test driven one? If not, go and have a proper test drive and I bet that you will love it. Also - check out the forum on fordxr5turbo.com if you haven't already - tons of info about them. |
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17-05-2009, 10:45 PM
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I assume you could get a Quaife torque sensing diff for the XR5 turbo gear box???
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18-05-2009, 08:48 AM
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radio off =save petrol :P
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Do you find in near limit cornering that it under steers alot?.
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18-05-2009, 01:45 PM
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Knows nothing. Apparently
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I haven't found an unacceptable amount of under steer.... Yet. It'll torque steer like any front wheel drive car if you stomp on the loud pedal too hard mid corner but that's to be expected.
I suspect the reason they left an LSD off the car is probably the same reason why it doesn't have climate control or cruise and that's to keep the asking price down. It's a lot cheaper than an MPS mazda or GTI golf. Plus it'll out gun the dack-dack without a fuss and it will make it around a corner and won't lunch itself like an MPS  And yes Steve you can get an after Market diff for then but you'll have to talk to the boys over on fordxr5turbo.com about that. I'm pretty sure a few have done it. Bit too much outlay for a street car although that ideal is a bit lost on you, huh mate?
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18-05-2009, 06:13 PM
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Settle!!!! LOL
I have a quaife diff siting the garage that I picked up for about $300. Do I spend too much money on my car? Yes Am I made of money? NO I do look for bargains, and spend judiciously over time
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18-05-2009, 06:35 PM
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Knows nothing. Apparently
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However you justify it to yourself mate. :hihi:
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19-05-2009, 05:23 AM
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Cheeky bugger
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Lsd?
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