5 Must Have Mods For Your Ford Focus XR5/ST MK2 🤩

[@Hairbyben]

I would definitely recommend doing the block mod and bigger injectors

[@TheGearChange]

@@Hairbyben I’ll be getting them both done before the end of the year 🤝🏼

[@Hairbyben]

@@TheGearChange I moved over to Sunshine Coast from the Uk 2 years ago. Will definitely be getting another one. Mine was running the cp320 Collins performance 320 package. Was an absolute animal.

[@TheGearChange]

@@Hairbyben That’s awesome mate, that’s a great package for the ST/XR5, they are such fun cars 👏🏼

[@MartinJones123]

Congratulations for 2 thousand subscribers and yes, these mods do make a difference... I was lucky enough to get one with all of these mods installed (except number 4)... I've got a Miltek exhaust system on my car (according to the previous owner) and although it sounds great, it can drone a little sometimes IMO... For your car, definitely put a box setup for the CAI and if I were you, I would probably stay on the safe side and go stage 1 only, as it will be less stress on the engine and clutch... Stage 2 is also the upper limit for the engine before you install the block mod, and your clutch probably won't last long either...

[@TheGearChange]

Thanks Martin, I’ll definitely be doing the box setup when I can figure it all out and yeah I think a stage 1 remap will be fine for the car, might only do stage 2 once I’ve got a new clutch installed and a plenum I’d say 😄

[@MynameisGeoff82]

Good video mate, but gonna have to disagree with #4 mod...a decent intercooler would (was) be my choice. Still can't get over how clean your bus is! 😍

[@TheGearChange]

Thanks mate, now that I think about it I probably should’ve added the intercooler at number 4 rather then the air intake scoop 😂. I might make a part 2 to this when I get the car lowered tuned and add some other performance mods though. I appreciate your support on the channel 🙌🏼

[@MartinJones123]

Yep agreed, intercooler is a better mod

[@TheGearChange]

@@MartinJones123 Most definitely, might make a second part to this when I’ve added some more goodies to the XR5 🔥

[@Robbi3B79]

Nice mate, I have an old 2010 XR5 thats seen better days. Bought new back in the day but never changed anything and just used it as the daily to and from work. Planning to revive it one day, needs new paint, tints bubbling, and def some mods.

[@TheGearChange]

Thanks for watching the video mate and leaving a comment, that’s so cool that you bought it new back when they first came out. If you do revive it with some fresh paint, new tint and some mods it would be amazing 👏🏼

[@jamesvowlesbutnotreally]

my dad has a pre facelift 2006 ST and he kept it completely stock and had it for basically the same use as you. we didn't have a garage so it was exposed to the sun for these 18 years and in the last few years at least on the outside it god pretty bad. now in the last few months we have both started reviving it as our mutual project in a way. i grew up in this car since i'm like only 2 years older than it is lol. defo begin the revival process one day u won't regret it.

[@Pri78G]

Hahaha I already commented it's a hot air intake under a different video. Anyway, nice video. Good commentary too.

[@TheGearChange]

Hahah yes hot air intake indeed 😂. But I am working on getting it sorted, so I’ll make a whole video on the process of getting it enclosed 👌🏼

[@1breematt]

@@TheGearChange Hi mate. You can get a CAI from Jamie the places the filter behind the fog light. Nice cold air down there. Cheers

[@TheGearChange]

Thanks for letting me know mate, I’ll look into it, appreciate you commenting as always 😄

[@Pri78G]

Nice video. I would speak to Jamie about getting the stage two tune. I've heard some bad stories about Dream Science one when it comes to XR5. The last thing you want is a cracked liner. As you know the engine has an open deck. It's not rock solid like BMW N55 open deck. Secondly, I would also ensure that the cooling system is in tip top condition with regular pressure testing. A bigger downpipe is a must if you go stage 2. Even though I have the full stage 2 set up. I've only tuned with stage 1 just to be on the safe side. The tune has the stage 2 option but haven't tried it yet.

[@TheGearChange]

Yeah I’m still looking at tunes and also thinking I might do my clutch and get a plenum as well before I decide to tune it just so everything is there to run smoothly. It’s had no issues with no tune and just all the bolt ons as well, so I’m just hoping that when I tune it it’ll just give me some untapped into power that’s there 😄

[@ShadowXR5]

Nice choice of mods! I've got 3/5 so far 😄

[@TheGearChange]

Thanks mate, thought it would be helpful to showcase some mods that really transform the car from stock to a little pocket rocket 🚀

[@Focusstmk2.5]

Great video man watching from the uk i have all them except 4. Running 327bhp and 528nm love my st lol deffo get a 3inch down pipe and a sports cat also get a inlet plenum overall awesome video.

[@TheGearChange]

Thanks for watching Carl, I’ve got a 3 inch downpipe on mine just forgot to mention it hahah. 327bhp and 528nm would be so much fun, a lot to handle as well. I’m looking at getting an inlet plenum very soon, got my dreamscience handset arriving on Monday so I’ll finally be making use of the mods I’ve installed so far 😄

[@Mitchslatteryy]

did the head unit come with the inlay?

[@TheGearChange]

Yeah, got the headunit as well as all the accessories and surround through Autobarn cost me around $700 at the time 👌🏼

[@raqszmedia]

2k subs going crazy

[@TheGearChange]

Thanks Jonah, grateful to have hit this milestone before the end of the year 🙌🏼

[@cmcm94]

Do you know the name/model of that Sony head unit please mate?

[@TheGearChange]

@@cmcm94 Hey mate I hope you enjoyed the video, the headunit is a Sony XAV5500 😄

[@pIoink]

Hey bro, do you have a link for where you got the headunit from and how easy was it to install. Thanks

[@TheGearChange]

Hey mate, I appreciate your comment, I do have a link for it but sadly not a video on the install. I can send you some additional links that helped me with the install if you need though 😄 www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/sony-sony-xav-ax5500-apple-carplay-android-auto-head-unit/636387.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8J6wBhDXARIsAPo7QA-0fFJVpwuu5o7yf4Dm7OZhR-HxL8qk3ygOgJUd4KMdXfjyTQKItw8aAteKEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@pIoink]

@@TheGearChange All goods man, when you bought the headunit did you need to get any adaptors n whatnot? found the same model at supercheap but unsure if I need to get any adaptors or whatnot.

[@TheGearChange]

@@pIoink Hey mate, when I purchased it at my local Autobarn I got it on a deal that included the headunit, the plastic surround and all of the wiring adapters. The adapters and surround were from a company called AerPro so it ended up being a plug and play swap with the old one out and the new one straight in 😄

[@pIoink]

@@TheGearChange yeah gotcha thanks mate, also for your front grill did you just paint it yourself gloss black? or what did you do

[@TheGearChange]

@@pIoink No worries, and yeah me and a mate took them out and just painted them in a gloss black to freshen them up 🤙🏼

[@MrJESTER808]

What Aussie shops specialise in fast Fords? Any shops that do billet blocks etc? Something like the shops that specialise in GTR’s?…

[@TheGearChange]

The one that immediately comes to mind is OEM Denied / Focus On Performance, Jamie who owns and runs it sells a variety of upgraded parts such as bigger pistons, a bigger turbo and much more 👌🏼

[@MrJESTER808]

@@TheGearChange 👍👍

[@legotechnicbrother3367]

Hi, did you get the rear diffuser from maxton? And was it easy to install? Thanks a lot!

[@TheGearChange]

Hello, yes I did, I got it from AusBodyWorks who are based in Sydney and they shipped it to me on the Gold Coast. The install wasn't too bad but you'll definitely want someone to help you, thank you for watching and leaving a comment 😄

[@legotechnicbrother3367]

Thank you! I enjoyed the video man. And how is the diffuser attached? By bolt or with glue or smthing? Like tiger seal. Thanks you😊

[@TheGearChange]

So sorry for the late reply mate, I used some tiger seal as well as some double sided waterproof tape down the sides as it can flap. The diffuser is also attached with the 3 bolts that go into the rear bumper and you will need some M5 nuts and washers to tighten it on there, I hope this helps 😎

[@dspada67]

Do you get any drone from the empire exhaust? My full mongoose with all other supporting mods sounds great but it’s just a touch quiet. Youse actually sounds louder. Would you recommend or should I just go section 59 mongoose. Thx

[@TheGearChange]

Hey mate, I don’t tend to get any drone with my empire. It’s pretty loud for what it is, but I’d like a bit more sound myself but not sure what other systems are out there 😄

[@shaunsnyman5107]

Block mod is nr 1

[@TheGearChange]

I do agree to an extent, but I’ve heard a lot of people say that even with the block mod their liners have cracked, when the XR5 is making some more power I’d say it’s worthwhile but some people have still cracked the block with the block mod so I’ll just see how I go. I look after the car very well and make sure it warms up and cools down, so it should be fine 👌🏼

[@shaunsnyman5107]

They crack on standard st aswell its a lottery

[@TheGearChange]

@@shaunsnyman5107 Yeah that’s what I’ve heard, really is a matter of luck or no luck. But I maintain it pretty well so I hope it’s ok, going to get it done once I hit 100,000kms on it 😄

[@shaunsnyman5107]

@@TheGearChange i agree a block is just a bit of help, every bit helps, mine cracked on 80 000km not a good thing, had to get a replacement block

[@shaunsnyman5107]

@TheGearChange in south africa we are running st's over 500hp with block mod and no crack liners

[@stephenstyles4938]

You forgot block mod buddy that a must

[@TheGearChange]

Only reason I didn’t add it is that I’ve heard a lot of people say that even with the block mod their liners have cracked, so it’s not a guaranteed way to prevent it. It may help in the short term but long term if the car is running a crackle map or doesn’t get warmed up and cooled down properly it can happen. Some people have said it works great but I just didn’t think it was a mod worth mentioning for when you first get an ST or XR5, when the car is making more power I’d say it’s worthwhile but even then as I said some people have said it can’t prevent it.

[@celpecross3496]

I still think it’s must before making any more power

[@TheGearChange]

@@celpecross3496 I’ll definitely be doing it on mine before pushing any major power 👌🏼

[@shaunsnyman5107]

Even a stock st cracks liners, they say with a block mod its very rare to crack liners

[@essfvchief643]

Hey GearChange wheres my free merch at

[@TheGearChange]

I’ll send ya a sticker 🤙🏼

[@Adam18664]

Hey GearChange I have one very big problem. I brought some GearChange merch and have been wearing it around town, it’s great and all it’s just I m getting to many bitches with it on. I feel like a bad guy, I m taking everyones girls like it’s not my fault. I guess they can not resist the GearChange merch. Well anyway can you please help me out.

[@TheGearChange]

I might have to send you a sticker, to see if that helps 👀

[@masonstoyworld4964]

Dude remove that Symposer

[@TheGearChange]

It hasn’t had any leaks or issues as of yet so I’m leaving it for now, I’ve got a symposer delete ready for it and will install it if and when I need to 👌🏼

[@DRKALX]

Where did you bought this from, or where are you from, im from Mexico, is there a possibility you can hook me up for MK ST for sale by any chance, i would literally do everything to have one lol

[@TheGearChange]

Hello, I purchased this here in Australia, but from what I know you can buy the Ford Focus RS MK2 in Mexico although there were only a small number of them sent over to Mexico. Have a read of this forum and see if it can help you out, thanks for watching and leaving a comment :) www.reddit.com/r/FocusRS/comments/oqpepa/guide_how_to_get_a_mk2_focus_rs_in_the_united/