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Exact difference between Formula Sport + FR

PaulieB

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Dec 23, 2007
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What are the exact differences between the Formula Sport / DAB Sport and the FR.

Outside looks wise the only difference i can see would be the FR badges + the exhaust

And then obviously the engine

And the seats in the FR have the FR logo and are slightly more comphy?
 

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Wheels on the new FR (17s), Formula Sports and the DABs get the old FR wheels (16s).

Do you get climate on the DABs and FSs? You do on the FRs i know that.

Then i think its just as you say, Badges, Exhaust, and interior trim.
 

spykey

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Feb 7, 2007
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Fr has a 30% stiffer chassis too,in using the word chassis, I mean springs etc etc. I think if you dig deep enough,its more than just badges that is the difference!
 
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m0rk

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May 19, 2001
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Fr has a 30% stiffer chassis too,its more rigid than the standard shell. I think if you dig deep enough,its more than just badges that is the difference!

it is?

30% stiffer springs maybe, but the shell is no different
 

Poverty

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shell the same, springs stiffer is also a maybe. I thought only cupra had different suspension to the sports and FR's.
 

spykey

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Feb 7, 2007
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Sorry....When I used the word chassis, I meant a collective of springs and anti roll bars etc. I think the fr has stiffer springs but they stay standard length. Either way you look at it, its still 'chassis' ;)
 

spykey

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Feb 7, 2007
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In my trade,thats what a lot of people say. What about the term 'chassis mods' then? It usually refers to someone fitting coilovers,different rate springs/dampers,strut braces,roll bars and anyway.....you have a yellow car ;)
 

PaulieB

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Dec 23, 2007
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Edinburgh
Ah i forgot about the climate control, DAB/FS only have Air con.

Nice to know the differences though, forgot about the traction control. Know the FS has the white dials, but the DAB doesn't.