jamesgti Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 what makes it a gti? is it just the kit or is their something else aswell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwantacosworth Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Its often been said round here that its four bits of plastic and some cow that seperate it from an SI - i know the engine is a standard 1.8 - might be some difference in the suspension? - Fast Ford have the information you need this month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutley Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 body kit and seats. everything else is as any escort... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchkev Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 si and gti are 5mm lower than the lx, ghia, finesse etc iirc asides that, not alot!! the engine is the same as the 1.8 ghia and 1.8 lx and the 1.8 si! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trig Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 si and gti are 5mm lower than the lx, ghia, finesse etcAre they? Did we ever get to the bottom of that? Are they actually different part numbers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutley Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 si and gti are 5mm lower than the lx, ghia, finesse etcAre they? Did we ever get to the bottom of that? Are they actually different part numbers? im still not convinced... knowing how ford are with parts.. ive seen gti's that look like 4x4's so i reckon if their are different ones for si/gti it was hit and miss they actually had them fitted. also having different part numbers doesnt 100% mean their different. just means ford dont miss a trick and try and charge more for certain models (even if the parts are the same).. and this is something i was discussing with someone (cant remember who) at the herts meet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxdie Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Wheres your proof stu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Wheres your proof stu. In Microcat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwantacosworth Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Slightly of topic but i didnt know RS stood for "Rapid Spec" when it came to Fords! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutley Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Slightly of topic but i didnt know RS stood for "Rapid Spec" when it came to Fords! only on the bodykit.. RS as in rs2000, rs turbo etc stands for rallye sport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basskiddanny Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Remember though guys it is only cheap these days to convert an Si up to GTi spec on a budget because of second hand parts. At the time just to get the half leather seats new would have cost a bomb and the GTi was worth the extra money to a lot of people. These days if you are upgrading the seats in an SI may aswell go for rs2k recaros, they are the most amazing seats that fit straight in, and don't look boy racer at all. Also another thing is that the GTi came with ABS as a standard feature, it was always an option on the SI as far as I am aware. Just another small difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxdie Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Wheres your proof stu. In Microcat. Time for a screen print then to settle this once and for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Speak to Rob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwantacosworth Posted May 7, 2008 Share Posted May 7, 2008 Ahh - cheers Mutley! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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