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Gareth
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Another year gone!

Post by Gareth »

Yes it really has been a year since i posted last!

I've got a new car.


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I sold my Xantia Turbo earlier in the year. It was going very well after a hybrid turbo was added, but the ECU was never happy and kept throwing codes, and it was getting a bit old.

So i went for ths 220. Quicker out the box, doesnt handle as sharp or as nimble but still a fine drive. The V6 is my first non-turbo car for about 10 years so i do miss the wallop but enjoying the smooth, refined delivery.

I've so far added a Milltek catback and K&N filter, this is being replaced with a Pipercross VIS which fits in the bumper to stop the heat soak issue, there is little space in the engine bay for other solutions.

It also has a Bluefin handset remap, which works really well for a generic.

Its had a bloody good clean and detail, i've refurbished the wheels and done a bit of paint here and there so its as tidy as a 2003 will get really.

Really want to do a track day and Pod in it soon, just for the hell of it!

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Post by Rob S »

Good to see you back on here, especially with a Ford;)
They are good cars the 220's, especially for sustained high speeds.
Does look clean for a 7 year old car mate, well done!

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welcome back :)
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Post by Stuart »

The 220? Is that the 3 litre one?
Nice cars and much like Drifter's GSi Vectra, great value for money.

Welcome back. The range of cars on here continues to get more diverse, week by week.

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Yes, 3 litre V6 Duratec. Quite sought after as most are ex-rep oil burners.

Done a few more shots this afternoon, will start a new thread for that.
Ford Mondeo ST220

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Welcome back Gareth. That should be quite good fun on the track. Not sure if the 220 suffers from it aswell butwhen I had the 2.5 V6 I was told to be careful as they suffer from oil surge. A baffled sump was suggested.
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I've heard of the oil surge issue before, think the trick is to overfill them slightly. May never happen of course!
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Welcome back Gareth,

Nice to see some old members coming out of the woodwork.

Very clean Mondeo mate.

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