450 HP Ford Focus ST Time Attack Car - One Take

[@garf117]

this is the kinda guy who shows up to the track day, doesn't talk any shit, is super quiet, but blows everyone away on track.

[@EminentLine]

Sets a crazy time, and then packs up and goes home.

[@bondosho]

garf117 Lewis is getting better each track day. Good for him getting out there and practicing (y)

[@Marticus518]

"my work here is done" lol

[@iamsuperperfect4605]

depends on the class, fwd class possibly although older VW and Honda demand respect for their agility, and overall lightness. Personal Opinion far too much power for fwd, can't imagine what the torque steer feels like.

[@anthonygaleanosanabria3680]

garf117 preyyy much lol

[@DavidKAnderson]

"Cars that shoot fire are better than cars that don't." Matt's priorities in life remain rock-solid.

[@jxbane]

One Takes have some of the best car vids on KZbin. Consistently intriguing cars that you can only better appreciate by seeing in person.

[@WindmillStalker]

Imo these One Takes are some of the, if not *the*, most genuine views into genuine car culture.

[@FoolOfAToke]

"We def hit that bird" ^no emotion^ "yeah you killed it" Brutal

[@georgiohenderson5998]

savage

[@MrJonathanlopez100]

TheSpeedTrap it's a bird though, so who cares

[@FELiPES101]

so metal

[@johnnycincocero]

Blue Euphoria All lives matter.

[@sharpemang]

TheSpeedTrap At what point did he hit the bird? I keep watching it over and I miss it

[@JPandCompany]

That's a hell of a way to finish out the Focus videos!

[@Pigeonbutter8790]

If meth injection is good for cars then is it good for humans too?

[@Gentlemen_london_]

DMV Miata and Jeep : Meth, Cocaine, Crack and Prostitutes.. Great for any man looking to soil his roots and blacken his name.. 😎👍😎👍😎👍😎👍😎👍😎👍😎

[@Sicksan14]

I prefer heroin but to each his own.

[@theways1234]

This comment made me laugh out loud HAHA

[@MrZdzisislaw]

It makes you faster but you live shorter...

[@importcamel03]

I prefer piss.

[@christacy1]

Meaty knobs are my favorite.

[@Razsiel]

Have you got big hands?

[@jerrybillings3039]

Yes

[@khunopie9159]

Make Knobs Meaty Again

[@lb9gta307]

LMAO! TMI dude, TMI.

[@coupeturbo8684]

Chris Starkey but the head isnt pink..... :(

[@TestTest-fm2cu]

Brb modding my ST

[@jonotwist]

this time on the TST one take, focus st race car, avian snuff, meaty knobs! stay tuned.

[@njshift]

Thank you Matt for always putting out such entertaining content.

[@roderickrt1993]

With both of them in that car, the Focus becomes stock again.

[@vexion637]

Thats why he has a skinny seat. xD

[@stephanoya]

Roderick Treadaway bahaha

[@andrewmarasek620]

please start releasing before 7. I love watching these before work

[@czook812]

He's been doing this for years and he's almost done, doubt he'll change it.

[@mitchellsteindler]

wait why's he almost done?

[@andrewmarasek620]

oh, that's sad. thanks for letting me know though. I still love the podcast though.

[@ChoPi-Eww]

Teh RedSpade He used to. Mentioned on a podcast that he's up all night before the release, so he changed the timing to evening

[@andrewmarasek620]

Colin Kao yeah, I just started listening. it's a great podcast.

[@wcxctrack829]

Why no video of the flames??!?!

[@newyorkboss6124]

Cuz it sucks

[@tylercouture216]

Love when you post these. Ijust be walking in the house watch em before I go to sleep

[@SterkRacing]

I'm honestly glad one takes are dying off. Matt is too talented to spend his time on these videos and they were starting to get old dozens of videos ago. I'm excited to see what you do next, Matt.

[@costaricasam5546]

One takes like that are the most enjoyable ones. Staight guy building an affordable car to his needs. Didn't skip a single minute!

[@ratodoesgato]

I was so surprised when he said how compliant the ride is - was 100% sure it was going to be a spine buster. Pleasant surprise.

[@bleuxelvin8637]

One of the best one takes made ,matt so happy driving it smiles per gallon confirmed

[@azbavenger24]

See this is one of those cars I wanted you to drive for 15 minutes... its a fine line that I'm sure is hard to gauge. Great video

[@NafaratMiyaMiya]

Hey Matt, I really like the shorter videos, I think they get to the point and avoid the occasional awkward silence when you and the owner of the car run out of things to say...I can't explain it but I really liked this Focus ST, it somehow really appealed to me...Great Video and Kudos to the Owner of the Car!

[@TransAmsandDashcams]

"One can only hope. Cars that shoot fire are better than cars that don't." You're a damn poet, Matt.

[@CapeRoadsPOV]

Probably the best sounding Focus ST I've heard.

[@BryceandKyle]

Sounds like Stratified crackle and pop tune. Basically the ghost cam equivalent of the Focus community.

[@wallacedavidg]

You could tell Matt likes this car. His smile was a dead give away.

[@CRYPTOFIT]

Matt's seat was rocking back and forth!

[@ianmerten8375]

This was great! I was hoping that this car had a LSD to hear Matt's thoughts on it. Im looking into a Wavetrac for my focus st. also the fact that you had issues with your ATP kit makes me further lean towards the Full Race kit when i upgrade. Great car Lewis!

[@pacoflyer]

Great job on car, I would personally tried to fit as much deadening back in it. But good power and not obnoxious sounds like that subaru had. I do want to do big turbo in mine.

[@sadakura]

I like the way they present cars and road ride , i like this since i feel how car goes more without even sitting it in it helps to make decision :)

[@fakealexstrong]

Wow. Nice build Luis! I really dig the full blown racecar "interior" it's just a nice office!

[@marktolsma8816]

Logic thought he was slick by gaining weight and having Matt review his ST. We see you bro.

[@acabrera92]

Good Job Matt! You were really pushing it, looks fun.

[@namechef7344]

Matt's smile says it all.

[@regicidalking3058]

Finally a harness that can hold Matt in place.

[@MaxSpeedMike]

He needs 5% tints in the rear to hide the cage. Make it more of a sleeper 😉

[@MikeEM1]

Hope to see this guy at the local tracks. Crazy car.

[@prestigious0]

man, this thing looked so composed and capable of using all of that power productively. very well tuned overall. good job. I wana see more. you dash cam your track days?

[@youngroosevelt38]

I'm early and taking a shit at work!!!

[@youngroosevelt38]

crazythedon you already know

[@leloodallasmultipass]

poidh.

[@osuweller]

you're fired

[@youngroosevelt38]

sorry but my poops are needed at this job

[@CrossWindsPat]

congratulations on your victory

[@ZNA03]

This guy is great. One of my favorite owners! Cheers!

[@x7wolverines7x]

Those coilovers are so awesome

[@anotherone10]

Also known as the bird slayer

[@lilredexptsc]

Ok that Maserati add in the beginning was pretty dope. Sounds nasty for an SUV.

[@mallratt25]

Evolution of the one take needs to be on track.

[@TheSmokingTire]

mallratt25 I love working on the track! I take any and all opportunities for track work. But the videos always perform worse than street drives, no matter the car.

[@mallratt25]

TheSmokingTire that's disappointing. I know one takes won't last forever. Would be fun if you could do a track day a couple of times a year to film a handful at a time.

[@joshisthebestwooha20]

These videos are awesome Matt, keep doing what you do! I'm trying to get my boring little grocery getter on your show this year if I can!

[@omarchakkour2081]

the audio is baaaad Matt! did you think about getting separate chest mics for u and the passenger?

[@kgsva]

Hard to get perfect audio in a completely stripped out car, with a full exhaust.

[@hein_mcleod]

I think a better mount would help a great deal. You can clearly hear is vibration noises.

[@textmachine09]

there was nothing better to mount on (i think). i mean look at the interior. there's no interior. it's all metal. like saruman. RIP Christopher Lee.

[@hein_mcleod]

It doesn't matter what surface you mount it on, it's the mount that needs some kind of insulation to stop the vibration from reaching the body of the audio recorder.

[@andre9616]

I Like the fact that this way we can feel and hear how the car actually is. Good mics would hide the cars squeeks etc. the audio is perfect

[@bboytripp3]

Dude was so nervous that we didn't get a awesome review of the car. He looked at the dash like 50 times. rofl.

[@PipeDiezel]

the fact that the cage is yellow also is just epic.

[@Nakke144]

Actually this is not the end of what is possible with a Ford Focus FWD platform. Check out the Focus BTCC cars from England, the mk2 ST built by Arena and the mk3 by Motorbase performance.

[@SI0AX]

He only does cars sold in the US.

[@sategllib2191]

@@SI0AX His point is you can make more power out of mk3. These engines can be built to handle around 800hp.

[@SI0AX]

@@sategllib2191You can pretty much do that with any engine. You will need to sleeve the block to get around the open deck design, then just put forged rods and pistons etc, and put the headstuds then a huge turbo with the fuel mods, maybe E85. Pretty much any engine can be made to this power level even if it's a 4 cylinder.

[@Gale_Force_Raceway]

Best ST I've seen yet... Nice work man! Walk quietly and carry a big stick...errrr turbo

[@CrossWindsPat]

Fucking sick. Welded cage on a little hot hatch. I fucking love it. Lightweight flywheel with a street clutch will be the final piece of the puzzle.

[@vopall]

Short and sweet. Thanks guys

[@2fast2nick]

Best quote "cars that shoot fire are better than ones that don't" #TrueStory

[@MrJonathanlopez100]

Ford Focus St is a really good car. The one thing that I don't like is the exterior design. But all around is a good car.

[@headcas620]

I TINTED MY TAILLIGHTS SO THEY WORK LESS -.-

[@Devonrgn]

headcas620 it doesn't matter, I'm sure he has a 3rd brakelight. Plus he isn't like these weak ass kids in my genration. Who buy fake wheels, cut springs, and tint headlights for their build. If kids out here liked time attack the car community would be way better. This is how you build a car!

[@FurkanCemTurfanda]

headcas620 Normally I'd agree but...track car.

[@THR33SIXX3MPYR]

headcas620 That is a model of aftermarket tail lights that come with a tinted lens stock, there is a clear model as well as a red model. My friend has them on his Focus, trust me, they're bright, even with the tinted lens. It's got a bunch of straight LED diodes that point right back, plenty bright.

[@couldntthinkofaname1804]

I heard that in Mr Regulars voice hahahaha

[@Dolby109]

I tinted my tail lights on my 240SX because it goes with the color theme...but then I also bought some crazy bright red and amber LED bulbs to replace the stock ones, and it's definitely brighter than stock now.

[@muhammadshofwan5309]

this guy really a hardcore car guys

[@mrmidnight32]

Nice build, cool kid.

[@betoski]

cool composed guy. Sick ass focus

[@governmentequalsmindcontrol]

New smoking tire shirt=== "Cars that spit fire are better than those that don't!!!"

[@dj4monie]

This smells like the MotoQ project car. That's nonsense Mr. Farah, last Focus ST. There are a couple of 500+ hp street driven Focus ST's being built right here in Southern California.

[@edi1mex]

I have one it makes 586 and 630 to the wheels

[@sphinxore4499]

How is it at that power?

[@Raorl173]

It looks like the guy regretted that joy ride the whole way

[@Rytosyoyo]

talk about dedication!

[@robertdewerff1114]

Quickly typing "meaty knob?".... oh... thanks, Matt.

[@ZenGamer97]

great build

[@VinceMorin]

Awesome video!! Glad I woke up early today 👍

[@ImTheSlyDevil]

The car is so savage, a bird just committed suicide on it. Legit.

[@MultiplexityGaming]

"supa hot fiire..I spit that" - Louis's ST

[@OneOneNineFilms]

Prime example of turning your fun and fast street daily to a racecar, then having to buy a new daily haha.

[@wtfdididolastnight]

Respect!A joy to watch 👍

[@SPAZit101]

Didn't you say "this is going to be my last focus" like 3 focus's ago haha

[@kevinj9315]

Have a set of fortune auto coilovers on my ap1 s2000. I love em!

[@deanda5150]

No mention of an oil separator???? Isn't it recommended? Especially for track application ?

[@dustintodd1006]

I dont know how often Matt is flooring it, but this car doesnt seem to be very quick or much of a handful. I had a fwd car around the same weight at 400+whp and even with drag radials it would break 3rd gear loose.

[@mattb3910]

I have a 400whp focus ST and I can spin 1-3 pretty easily even with 200 tw tires if I want to. But Lewis (the owner) has some suspension/traction control mods I believe that help mitigate those issues.

[@darthhomie]

Is the driver seat on the verge of ripping off the mounts in the corners, or is it just me?

[@AkiraSieghart]

So you've done, what, three ST's, only one of which was big turbo and call it quits...but do dozens of Porches, Subies, and Civics and keep doing them? I for one would like for you to drive a street car big turbo FoST.

[@paulwilliams2024]

AkiraSieghart agreed

[@patrickspires1989]

AkiraSieghart if you don't have a big turbo FoST street car for him to drive why are you complaining about not seeing one? He drives what people bring him.

[@AkiraSieghart]

I do have a FoST that will be big turbo within the next few months but I understand what you're saying. My problem is that he's driven three FoST's--the first two were Stage 3 and the third one was a stripped race car at 400 WHP. He drove them and then at the beginning he said he's done with the FoST's...like what? The one in this video was barely a FoST anymore.

[@TheSmokingTire]

AkiraSieghart there is only one Generation and one model of the Focus ST in America. They have been selling Porsche's here for 50 years and there are dozens of variants. Likewise the Civic. When there is a new Focus ST, we can start over with those

[@4by108]

TheSmokingTire you are wrong I'm sorry but I own a 2005 focus st in America there are two different st generations. Sorry 😐.

[@mofomanx10]

They were hauling ass the whole fucking time. Great video.

[@abivaanenopi]

Epic st! Great work man

[@jonkR96]

The owner keeps checking the revs..haha. He cringed the whole time...LMAO!!!

[@iDrift11]

'I know fire when I hear it' 😂 yes exactly lmao

[@elementdw]

About to hop in my stock Focus ST to head to work. I am suddenly sad that mine doesn't shoot flames.

[@Palowaski]

He Matt - silly question... have you driven the Mazda 3 S GT six speed manual? Wanted to know what you thought of the 2.5 skyactiv set up - I just watched your drive of the new Honda Civic with the 1.5 turbo engine and I'm curious

[@Iucien]

Love the car but I couldnt help but notice: was the drivers seat bolted in all the way?! quite a bit of movement but just about none from the passenger seat

[@alabaska182]

Damn I wish this was done on the RS :( nice job anyways looks clean and the bucket seats are

[@urko7177]

this thing is soo cool

[@ThatNewGenHatch]

one day ill be there !

[@victoroliveira3256]

Mat is warping that chair out right now, that's a tiny man seat.

[@ethanhiggins4887]

Only 400 on built motor? I was planning on going aux fuel 450whp on stock motor until I can build it and go straight to 600 wheel

[@SaKuLification]

Drives me nuts, that his head is only half in frame 90% of this video...

[@B1ackTheRipper]

SaKuLification damnit why did you point that out now I can't unsee it!!

[@supercooled]

sounds better than the RS and goes faster too probably.

[@dans7716]

That driver seat looks like its moving a lot. I would hate to think what would happen in a crash. Something he might want to look into

[@JD_JoyrideTV]

Nice one take...The Focus RS I just reviewed on my channel was also tuned by Stratified.

[@ofnarcr]

I love your stuff, great video. Dirty windshield:P

[@micahmarkantone]

"cars that shoot fire are by far better than ones that don't"

[@TallGiraffei]

should the driver side seat move around that much in the car? or is my vision failing me?

[@MozzarellaBasket]

Holy shit that backfire

[@N3rdburgring]

400whp on a turbo that small is pretty impressive. Even with m ethanol!

[@cliffordbradford8910]

Calling for a modded 1.0L Ecoboost (Fiesta or Focus) with or without a big turbo. USA folks might laugh but they're not uncommon across the pond. Could be a great swap option...

[@clayboy_20]

Clifford Bradford I had one that you could consider “stage 2” only problem is that Cobb, stratisfied, jst, etc don’t have the means to tune them. A lot of the guys across the pond have 2-250whp out of the 1.0 using pumaspeed and they run and sound awesome. I traded mine in for an ST but I still recommend the car. It’s a fun little grocery getter

[@michaelyacobucci5669]

this guy refuses eye contact. he must fear someone stealing his soul

[@georgesangster7255]

Is his seat super loose or just not sturdy? It looks like it is not fully bolted down.

[@werksguy]

Matt you should ask people if it is ok to adjust the damping settings on their coilovers if you are not liking how the ride feels during your review on the car for the future, Most coilovers have a 32 way adjustable damping setting you can play around with and it can also improve the shifting which you prolly already know of. Man the St is fast!

[@sweetwater7667]

it's safe to say that bird got quickscoped pretty hard

[@sweetwater7667]

XdDdDdDdDdDddddddDdDe like fuck off ok

[@kousinkoolaid]

Matt. I think its time for lapel mics. I hate to say it cause I know shit ain't cheap but you guys are getting harder to hear in some videos. And most of your passengers are probably too nervous to keep speaking up to the level needed. Great shit like always man. keep it up. looking forward to the next podcast too!

[@TheSmokingTire]

kousinkoolaid it's not about the money. I own lavalier Mics already. You cannot use auto leveling with lavalier mics. You need someone to monitor the levels otherwise it sounds all fucked up. So without an audio guy riding along and listening, lavaliers won't improve anything and could make it worse. I cannot possibly be expected to get good quality audio in a gutted, caged race car on my own, so i do the best I can with what I have.

[@kousinkoolaid]

TheSmokingTire I got ya. Good info. Not trying to hate on ya man. This was just the first thing that came to mind when watching the video. Deuces.