Intertesting video of the RS500 build

Dave_3 · 07-07-2010, 04:23 PM

It starts of with a standard ST bumper as the RS bumper won't fit down the normal production line, the badges, RS bumpers, spoiler etc are fitted by hand at the end.

Must say, I think I would have it sans wrap - looks lovely in gloss black. You can always re-apply the wrap later.

D.

rogerxp · 07-07-2010, 04:53 PM

Surely you can just have the wrap removed to reveal the gloss paint under it (that's if the original paint is up to the correct standards)

ss134 · 07-07-2010, 05:04 PM

I read a review in this months Top Gear mag that says you can't jet wash the RS500! You could just remove the wrap but then you will have paid the extra 10K for this car just for the power upgrade, which can be added to a regular RS for a fraction of the cost - the suspension, chassis etc are the same.

toxicnerve · 07-07-2010, 05:06 PM

Love it, with the exception of the comedy spoiler.

Would love to drive one to see how it handles etc...

ss134 · 07-07-2010, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by toxicnerve

Love it, with the exception of the comedy spoiler.

Would love to drive one to see how it handles etc...

I drove a standard RS a couple of weeks ago and was impressed with the general feel of the car but quite underwhelmed with the performance and engine compared to my old 335i........my friend who's RS i drove took my car out and prefered the 335 as well! Great car and a bargain for £25K though but £35K for the RS500 is a joke.

Dave_3 · 07-07-2010, 05:33 PM

The latest EVO magazine compares the RS500 with the Imprezza Cosworth ... and even though the Imprezza has the spec that all the internet "sages" wanted [4wd, Cosworth engine, 395bhp, £50k] EVO actually preferred the RS500.

I haven't yet had a drive in an RS500, but had a good drive with the normal RS : http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=319911 As I said at the time, I'd have one as a second car but not as a replacement for my 335D.

Regardless of whether we would take the wrap off and it being any kind of value .... all moot, as they sold out instantly.

D.

creepy coupe · 07-08-2010, 02:25 AM

£35k though, can't see it being worth £10k more than a boggo RS.

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Dave_3 Brigadier General 652 Rep 3,445 Posts Drives: G22 M440D Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CH / SCO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1973 Escort RS2000 MK1 [10.00]	Intertesting video of the RS500 build It starts of with a standard ST bumper as the RS bumper won't fit down the normal production line, the badges, RS bumpers, spoiler etc are fitted by hand at the end. Must say, I think I would have it sans wrap - looks lovely in gloss black. You can always re-apply the wrap later. D. __________________ Escort Mk1 RS2000 (2.1 2x44IDFS, BVH, Kent FR32, 5spd, 180 BHP) : M440D ¦ Previously : F32 435D : F32 430D M Sport sDrive, 335D E92 2006
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ss134 Brigadier General 230 Rep 3,899 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Germany/UK iTrader: (1)	I read a review in this months Top Gear mag that says you can't jet wash the RS500! You could just remove the wrap but then you will have paid the extra 10K for this car just for the power upgrade, which can be added to a regular RS for a fraction of the cost - the suspension, chassis etc are the same. __________________ 2014 AW F80 M3 DCT 2011 AW E90 M3 DCT - Sold 2010 JZB E90 M3 DCT - Sold 2009 6MT E90 LCI 335i M -Sport - Sold
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toxicnerve Colonel 97 Rep 2,834 Posts Drives: E92 335d M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Love it, with the exception of the comedy spoiler. Would love to drive one to see how it handles etc...
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Dave_3 Brigadier General 652 Rep 3,445 Posts Drives: G22 M440D Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CH / SCO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1973 Escort RS2000 MK1 [10.00]	The latest EVO magazine compares the RS500 with the Imprezza Cosworth ... and even though the Imprezza has the spec that all the internet "sages" wanted [4wd, Cosworth engine, 395bhp, £50k] EVO actually preferred the RS500. I haven't yet had a drive in an RS500, but had a good drive with the normal RS : http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=319911 As I said at the time, I'd have one as a second car but not as a replacement for my 335D. Regardless of whether we would take the wrap off and it being any kind of value .... all moot, as they sold out instantly. D. __________________ Escort Mk1 RS2000 (2.1 2x44IDFS, BVH, Kent FR32, 5spd, 180 BHP) : M440D ¦ Previously : F32 435D : F32 430D M Sport sDrive, 335D E92 2006
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creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1867 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	£35k though, can't see it being worth £10k more than a boggo RS.
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