500bhp Ford Focus RS - The Ultimate Focus RS by Hendy Performance

[@stevee8920]

Lovely car, what I don’t understand is the Turbo lag, I have a Focus RS running the Dream Science tune Roughly 410bhp and there is no Turbo lag no matter which gear I’m in foot down GONE!!! I’ve now got their custom map, which means it’s sat in launch control all the time in Sport mode and the pops and bangs on overrun are ridiculous (I’m 47 and I just feel like a big kid when I drive this). The engine is pretty much standard and have had absolutely no issues with it in my 3 years of ownership. However, as fantastic as I find my RS and for the money I don’t think there’s a better car out there for B road bashing, I could never pay 55k for a Ford Focus no matter what it’s had done. Great review as always, keep those videos coming, it’s good to see these reviews from someone who isn’t just out of nappies😂👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Steve. I think that is a compliment about me being ‘more mature’ 😂 Pretty sure the lag comes from the bigger turbo fitted 👍

[@stevee8920]

Petrol Ped absolutely, fair play to the younger guys and what they’ve achieved through KZbin, but it’s refreshing to get a car review from someone who’s watched how cars have changed through the years and not just in the last 10 😂. Agree that it must be the size of the Turbo, but surely, with the amount of investment Hendy Ford have put into it, turbo lag is one of the things they should have rectified immediately. My RS is 410bhp, close to 4 seconds 0-62 and bang for buck, I don’t think there’s anything better. However when you start talking 500bhp and 55k your into hyper hatch territory. Amg A45s, Audi RS3, etc the car was built in 2016 and at the time every thing it was put up against it wiped the floor with them. Now however they are a great investment as no longer making the RS. But they can’t compete with Hyper hatches and shouldn’t be trying too

[@adammiller6932]

I love the M&S voiceover you do describing engines and performance!!😄

[@lawrencegatt4515]

Well done PP from a Ford Focus RS owner from Australia 🇦🇺. I love 💙this video keep it coming mate more of it.

[@PetrolPed]

Will do 👍

[@trev8591]

Awesome! Proper "old skool". I love older performance cars with narrow power bands, it takes real skill to keep it up there.

[@PetrolPed]

It sure does 👍

[@chappy4424]

If any car could be classed as a hooligan well that RS truly is. Nobody makes affordable fast hatchbacks like Ford do!

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@coltoncleveringa8004]

What a cool car! Also I liked the wrap on the car looked nice. That blue white stripe Dodge Viper is my favorite generation sir Pete with my favorite color combination! Also I seen that srt10 badge and was heck ya viper lol. Also the alpine car! Would love to see the viper and alpine on the channel! Good video sir pete!

[@PetrolPed]

Sadly they are selling the Viper for a customer otherwise they would have let me drive it 😢

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

£55k for a second hand Ford Focus??!! OK! I realise that Hendy have stuffed a lot of kit into this beast, but if I had £55k to spend on a car, it wouldn't be this one. It's too track focused for my liking. Just looked at Autotrader and there's a nice GLC 63S for this money. And it's 0-60 of 3.8 seconds would do me :-))... Great video though. Watching your reactions was funny :-))...

[@tracktimevideos5164]

Totally different car. I wouldn't have a Merc GL if you paid me. Not into sailing.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Bud. It is a lot of wonga 😬

[@PetrolPed]

LOL 😂

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

@@tracktimevideos5164 - Not into sailing. Hahahaha!! Point taken. I've got to ask you this though. Is the Subaru Impreza STi Spec C Type RA yours? Did you replace the Ford RS with it? Certainly looks like you're having fun. With regard to your videos, you need to "talk to your YT viewers". Tell them what's happening. In your last video, a silver Renault went past you under some "waved flag", and you gestered your disapproval. Why? What did they do wrong? Why the waved flag? What are the specs of your Impreza? We're not all track fiends. However, in my defence, it is the GLC I was looking at. Not just GL. Big, big difference. :-))...

[@tracktimevideos5164]

@@thezanzibarbarian5729yes the STi Spec C RA is mine and I didn't sell the RS, I still have both along with a Megane R26. 👍

[@brianroberts8938]

Great addition to the channel, loved the review of the car, well done 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Brian 👍

[@pipmeister2103]

Nice engineering . The turbo lag reminds me of my old Fiesta RS Turbo. Carry on the cracking uploads 👍🏻

[@PetrolPed]

Oh yes 😂😂😂😂

[@776badnic]

Bit of old school turbo lag, love it! reminds me of the 99 Audi A3 t i had. No were near as much power as this RS you're driving, however similar characteristics when getting the most out of it. Such a fun car to drive.

[@PetrolPed]

Makes it more interesting to master 👍

[@dangreasley7934]

Cracking video and for me why not? It's pushing the boundaries like this is where great ideas come from! :)

[@jamiep61]

Enjoyable Video. Different to the normal RS Focus but I do like the wrap and engine

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Jamie 👍

[@stuartmilne1819]

Awesome Video Pete. You are my go to channel now.

[@PetrolPed]

That is great to hear. Thanks Stuart 👍

[@andybarton6055]

My computer desk vibrated when you started that car up.

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@srbs73]

It’s very difficult to judge it’s performance without seeing it in Tesco’s car park.

[@PetrolPed]

LOL 😂

[@jimpryor9018]

Steve, I don’t think things would end well in the hands of an inexperienced driver in the local supermarket car park 😂

[@Size10x]

500bhp in a Tesco car park why ⁉️🤷🏾‍♂️

[@Russell_G]

Absolutely bonkers motor, but I think I would prefer a sleeper look, take off all the vinyl and THEN annoy the boy racers lol!!

[@PetrolPed]

Yep. I think that would be a good plan 👍

[@LivingLifeSlower]

Making you a boy racer... 😉

[@Russell_G]

@@LivingLifeSlower At age 60....I'll take that and smile :)

[@stephenhitchen8753]

Hey pete, very interesting video, not your normal output, loved it.

[@PetrolPed]

Always trying something new 👍

[@footey7670]

Thanks John for hooking Pete up with that little beast !! Looks like a ton of fun 👏🏻👍🏻🇨🇦💯😎

[@PetrolPed]

Sure was 👍

[@markwalker5984]

Sounds fantastic as it’s approaching!

[@PetrolPed]

Oh yes 👍

[@frankschneider2950]

Pete, I'm in the US I found your channel a bit ago when you drove the Steeda Q Series Mustang (of which I have one). Then you drove the Boxter Spyder (I have a 981 Boxter GTS). Now a Focus RS! (I like those so much I have two!) YOUR DRIVING ALL MY CARS! Will be watching!

[@PetrolPed]

LOL. What else have you got and I’ll complete the set 😜👍

[@frankschneider2950]

@@PetrolPed Well other than a few pick up trucks I have the other couple of cars I have would be tough. I have probably the lowest mileage 2003 Mercedes C32amg in the country and a 1989 Honda CRX Si with a turbo'd B16 with forged internal (nicer now than when I bought it!). I do have a deposit down for a year now on the coming Corvette C8 Z06. Hoping it is released within the next year!!

[@S2000Y]

Time to purchase a data logger to give us some real time numbers. Would like to see a Dyno chart as well.

[@PetrolPed]

Don’t tempt me 😂

[@matthewward6156]

I actually saw this car for sale on the auto trader before I saw this this video. 😳 Wow! What an amazing beast of a motor. I love Ford, especially Ford Performance cars. I'd love to know who has this car now and see footage of its current state. The wrap would go it was mine, with Black on Black colouration with a few nitrous blue touches. 💙 I just love it.

[@grahamwest1079]

Some work has gone into that, forged internals very nice. It looks a fun drive but it would never be a sleeper, even without that wrap.

[@PetrolPed]

No. Not a car that would fly under the radar 😂

[@pigeonpoo1823]

I love the way your facial expression changes as the boost kicks in in 1st. 'i can handle this..... I can't handle this'🤣

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@johnpardo4695]

I love Fast Fords, i asked the wife if i can buy it and she said NO NO NO WAY.

[@PetrolPed]

LOL 😂

[@shineautomotive]

Cracking video mate . She looks a weapon .

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Bud 👍

[@jamesbuckingham77]

With the turbo lag it reminds me of my old Renault 5 GT Turbo - put your foot down, nothing much happens... revs build quite slooooooowly until "oh bollocks!"

[@PetrolPed]

LOL 😂

[@AmandaJayne46]

Sweet vid fella, I love the RS. Though I’m not a big fan of ford, had some bad cars in my past from them. Yah lovely car and sounds awesome. Nice one Pete, epic content as always. Your was a picture when you pressed the loud pedal lol 😆. Any hu, stay healthy & drive safely 💋

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers AJ 👍

[@AmandaJayne46]

Petrol Ped your welcome 🙏 💋

[@britishminiclub]

A proper RS popping and banging through the forest, just like a full blown WRC car. 👍. We might be Mini but we do love a fast Ford as well and this has to be one of the best 😎

[@PetrolPed]

We just like fast cars 👍

[@britishminiclub]

Petrol Ped we certainly do 👍

[@davidmarr4606]

Fast pocket rockets are good fun but in the right hands. Great video and you really are a kid racer at heart. Luv it cheers DFDU 😎

[@PetrolPed]

Oh yes. Never have grown up 😂😂😂

[@motor_head]

the true measure of a cars power is when it accelerates uphill just as fast as it does normally,. My MK3 RS has a Precision NX2 which has pretty much all the lag dialled out, boost is in by 2800rpm. The map on mine is very linear, it feels like a normally aspirated car. Also, It's not 4 wheel drive it's all wheel driv, there is a huge difference ;-)

[@bensharpe2013]

Hi Pedro. Love it, i'm a big Blue Oval fan! This is a bit like a modern day Escort Cosworth, lots of lag then all of a sudden you get pinned to your seat! Bit of a loud wrap for my liking but as you say, that can come off. Keep up the great work :-)

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Ben 👍

[@MikeWhiteman]

Hey Ped and Peds! Lol, love those facial expressions... ”uh, really fast?!"

[@PetrolPed]

Couldn’t help myself 😂

[@DaleSteel]

Pete. Any chance of a video between the adverts?

[@thezanzibarbarian5729]

Use chrome and get an ad blocker. I see NO adverts in any of my videos.

[@DaleSteel]

I use KZbin app tho?

[@PetrolPed]

Oh dear. Did Google go for it on this one 😬😢

[@dukedaz8920]

Great vid focus Rs looks boss and sounds brilliant cheers 👌👍

[@Andrew-wg8iw]

Nice beast Pete & review, I couldn't hear a blow off valve BOV ? in changing gears, as wouldn't a BOV reduce the turbo lag problem with pressurising the intercooler quicker? Enjoy!

[@PetrolPed]

If you want a blow off valve then wait for my modified Mini video that will come to the channel soon 👍

[@johngoodall7097]

Its a damn good job you know the roads down there or with that power you definitely going brambling in the hedgerows!!! You of course have loads of experience in lots of different fast cars so not a problem. However who gets to buy this car is lucky to get something unique ( I like Unique!!!) but they better know what they are getting. Colour is loud to say the least but there`s not another like it I suspect. That`s special, and thanks once again for a brilliant review see you on the next one Peter.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers John. All I need to say is can you imagine it in the wet 😂😂😂

[@GRfourfun]

Reminds me of the Evo FQ400, bags of turbo lag and ok once you are on boost but not very good off it. It’s a lot of money when there are other cars that can do the job much better for a lower cost. But it’s cool they did it!

[@PetrolPed]

I agree. Very much like the Evo 👍

[@petergalbraith3422]

Nice video Pete, was wondering when you would get a Ford on your channel, a nice change! It's no 5-pot Mk2 RS, but the Mk3 is still a great car. With regards to interior, fully agree, Ford interiors have never been amazing (my Mk2 is a classic example) however it's how it drives and how it makes you feel that counts in my opinion; I've had mine for over 8 years now and it never ceases to make me smile. Personally I couldn't give two hoots what the interior is like or what gadgets is got. Less is more...

[@PetrolPed]

I like you thinking 👍

[@ElTurfStuff]

Love it. Now they need to tune the thing properly! Turbo lag should not be a thing in a modern car. Just bring it in calmer and lower into the rev range.

[@petergordon4525]

Mapped by among the best in the business, I doubt the choice of turbo was theirs!

[@chrisdakin7941]

Brutally awsome no other words. 👍

[@PetrolPed]

That will do 👍

[@mikenorris5378]

Fantastic! Strikes me as one of those cars where you push and push and then it kills you.

[@PetrolPed]

Yep...I reckon that would be about right 😂

[@markwright3161]

It's not often that I can relate to stuff in videos like this, not driven many cars and all I have driven are your 2010's daily drivers, but I'm able to relate to the turbo lag experience, from driving a 2011 2.0 diesel Zafira B, that's how I can relate to driving an F40. :) I don't know if it's because something else has broken with it, wouldn't be a surprise, but up to 2-2.5k there's nothing, then whoosh, revs shoot up and you feel like you're accelerating ten times faster (although that's going from a 60 minute to a 6 minute 0-60, not so comparable with an F40). :)

[@PetrolPed]

Love this 👏👏👏

[@lesthedog]

Great vid Pete, and good shorts to seat colour coordination! 😉

[@PetrolPed]

Took ages making that choice 😂

[@johnbradshaw5900]

Amazing car, even the regular Focus RS is very very fast. Ford have always had a particular brilliance when it comes to producing hot versions of their hatchback and saloon cars, probably no other manufacturer can really beat their pedigree. Ford have tended to avoid the classic mistake of many hot cars in that it is not about power and torque but about being able to put that power and torque down to the road and handle well.

[@tonyw3250]

I'm a bit jealous, I only have a stage 1 nitrous blue RS, but looks nice next to my Mk1 Cortina you had on your channel a while back lol

[@andrewgeorge2562]

Hi Pete Great video, anything that you have to use the gearbox to get the full potential is good with me, being an old hooligan.

[@mattylf1]

That is a beast ! Looks a lot of fun 👍

[@PetrolPed]

It was 👍

[@haroldhdknoxstreet-glide5331]

Peter, the way You present a car I’d have to buy far more than I can afford or if I had the money certainly not the space...😂 great review great crazy car

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Mate 👍

[@sandygarage3802]

Good review👍🙂. Looked like fun to drive but a bit hairy when boost kicks in. I like the option of being able to select different power levels. I wouldn't have any issues dailying the focus & to have fun with it on the weekends. My car's turbo is a small size & starts spooling up early in the rev range.

[@johns14a]

Totally mad car. Get rid of the wrap and it would be a very tempting thing. Except when it comes to getting it insured.

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@oddyseus99]

Not really my cup of tea but very very impressive all the same. Love the variety on your channel Ped :)

[@PetrolPed]

That’s what I try for and I haven’t wrapped a car yet 😂 Don’t want you guys to get bored 👍

[@timmartin7468]

Raucous indeed! Cheers Ped.

[@PetrolPed]

My pleasure Tim 👍

[@garycarson8640]

Hi Ped, would be interested why, with such a turbo lag, Hendy have not added a 1st stage turbo for the lower revs.

[@PetrolPed]

Not sure. Good question 👍

[@johnfoster7536]

Hi Pete got a huge grin on my face the car should be called the Ford ASBO 500 lol love the comment its goes to Eleven as in spinal tap reference

[@PetrolPed]

Oh yes...wondered if someone would spot that 😜😂😂👍

[@lawrencegatt4515]

Have they got a racing team, How about a tour of there work shop.

[@PetrolPed]

No racing team but I will be doing lots more with them 👍

[@evildiesel7850]

The old style turbo lag was a bit of fun back in the day but it's not for me. For the money they are looking for you would have the choice of an 2018 M2, M4 or RS3 taken to stage 2 and still leave some cash in your pocket to fill it with juice for a while. Any of them would smash it on the track just as a result of the lag alone. To be honest it wouldn't surprise me if a stock tune on any of those 3 wouldn't do the same.

[@jeffabbott463]

The car looks great but I'm with you in that i prefer a more linear power delivery. That much boost must be fun in the wet. The interior is not much to write home about though. The RS needs a different interior. Another great video though.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Jeff 👍

[@buzbygolf]

Brilliant car really enjoyed the video !

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Keith 👍

[@Hurrican1987]

I thought about getting a focus before I got my mini. But I’m glad I went for the mini

[@PetrolPed]

Good choice 👍

[@ginggur17]

Good evening sir. Not sure on these versions as opposed to the previous couple of generation RS Focus cars. They don’t look as intense. With that said, stunning performance of course. Loved that RS 2000 ‘Eccy’ biiiiig time. I must be getting older as I like to have more metal around me now when it comes to the power.

[@mark_graham]

Hi Pete. Another great, impartial video. However, disappointed no baseball cap on backwards !!. Must try harder. :o)

[@PetrolPed]

Ouch 😂

[@garethedwards2883]

Love the intro Pete, the look on your face made me laugh. Wouldn't be the car for me as the power comes in too late so they need an anti lag for the turbo or a new map were the power comes in earlier.

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers Gareth 👍

[@garethedwards2883]

Thanks Pete your channel is great but could we have another dog walk video as they were cery interesting, maybe abot ICE abd EV cars and what are peoples thoughts about the future. Cheers and have a good weekend 👍

[@gtisid]

surely a twin scroll turbo would have been a better fit to combat lag? I wonder if these RS s will have any value in years to come as they are high spec but with no rally history but seem to hold good figures 2 nd hand at the moment?

[@richardsheldon7473]

Pete,loving the vlog,having had ford xr3i s in the past,there was no turbo lag,have they possibly over done it on the Henley Rs,maybe that's the RS characteristics these days, Stay safe ,have a good weekend, Cheers

[@lawrencegatt4515]

Love 💓 the car 🚙.

[@popsbubbles1242]

Hi Pete, After your recent review of the Porsche Spyder I was interested ..my partner said go for it, the excitement grew we visited the local dealership and unfortunately they are not for sale to the general public just Porsche clients with a high point score 😢 But alas the GTS 4.0 looks good, would love it if you could review one. Anywho keep up great work. Cheers Paul

[@PetrolPed]

I know. You need good history with Porsche or know the right people 😬 Will try for the GTS. I have a stunning Porsche next week 👌

[@popsbubbles1242]

@@PetrolPed excellent I'm a Porsche fan since childhood passing a JCT 600 Porsche garage 8 times a week, on my way to swimming training. Looking forward to your next review. Cheers

[@PlanetCypher_]

Old school or old fashioned? Thanks for the video Pedro.

[@PetrolPed]

🤔

[@t5jerry]

Best thing about this ford........... you'd never lose it in a car park😂😂😂😂😂

[@PetrolPed]

LOL 😂😂😂

[@jeffjohnson847]

Good vid Pete nice change to see you do some chat on a ford

[@PetrolPed]

Always trying to mix things up 👍

[@HQBProductions]

Hmm....interesting for a Friday night in Southend on Sea but after that, it would drive you mad. It is possible to make it but very hard work to like it. I’m too old and I go to Waitrose...😬😬😎😀😀😀😀

[@PetrolPed]

😂

[@tivanirudie756]

I saw this RS in your Instagram Pete, the sound is staggering 🙆🏾‍♂️, I love it #Hendyperformance

[@PetrolPed]

You certainly hear it coming 😂

[@tivanirudie756]

@@PetrolPed most definitely 😂

[@sa59z]

I spied a Capri interior in the intro looks like a 280 Brooklands 👍

[@PetrolPed]

Wow...great spot. It was indeed a Brooklands 👏👏👏👏

[@sa59z]

@@PetrolPedI was a Capri fan growing up. My first two cars were a mk2 & mk3 Capri but only 1.6 engine, it was all I could afford to buy and insure 😅 but my dad and one of my brother had the mk1 with the 2 litre V4 engine which I thought was cool having a V engine, but they put the same engine in the Transit van 😂 my dream car was the 280 Brooklands or the Tickford Capri. 👍

[@lawrencegatt4515]

So you can but it in that Colour. As it is.

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@saveourplanet6051]

Turbo lag in it is shocking , as for the the pops and bangs don’t get me started . Sounds as stupid as those people in m3 BMW’s who think it sounds good

[@michaelhesford5191]

Ok car expert lolol

[@alexharkettsimracing]

Great car! And brilliant video, but I just think with that colour scheme it looks like a 97 BTCC Renault Laguna 😅

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@jamiepolson]

Great review as always. I’ve tried the cruise cancel on my focus and it does NOTHING!! .... maybe because it only a 163 diesel .... ah well

[@PetrolPed]

Worth a go 😂

[@spennell98]

Yikes! That’s about $97K CAD for a Focus? Great video though...your expressions were priceless when the turbo kicked in! LOL

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers 👍

[@gbass7328]

What clutch is installed in this RS and what octane gas is it tuned for?

[@UKRYKERRIDER]

Beasty and a half!!!!

[@stephankrueger918]

Ist would great to have that car with ordinary looks (e.g. boring grey) and then flooring the pedal. That would take understatement to the next level - for instance when overtaking BMWs or Porsches on narrow winding roads 🤣

[@stephankrueger918]

Sorry, I meant: It would be great...

[@PetrolPed]

Oh yes 👍

[@STEVEBHPDEVON]

The power does seem to come quite late on this cheers steve😀👍

[@ARDEN440i]

Very nice all round motor, hideous wrap though!

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@1BLUEMEANIE]

Can’t beat a fast Ford👍🧽🏁

[@PetrolPed]

Thought you’d like this one 😜👍

[@marccaruso1351]

Old-school dale Earnhardt colors!

[@cinematographytrev]

No Grandmas were harmed in the making of this film !! 🤭🤣🤣🤣

[@PetrolPed]

None that I know of 😂😂😂

[@keithevans5667]

Wow, it's like taking a standard RS and adding the power of my Cooper S! Omg, Dread to think what the fuel consumption is? Cool wrap too.

[@PetrolPed]

It wasn’t too bad 😬

[@andyking6061]

Fun occasional drive, but I’ll stick with my s4

[@Oilatumify]

Stock brakes ?

[@kevincross9206]

I think hooligan sums it up! The wrap is definitely a marmite thing, but - suits what the car is all about, loud and proud.

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@resnonverba137]

I simply don't see the point as a road car. They've taken a fast road car, and made it slower in the real world.

[@PetrolPed]

Maybe 😬👍

[@derekporter66]

dyno?

[@sims20rules]

Defo bonkers if I won the lottery I'd get that 😆

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

If this was Gloss Black, with Matt Black signage it would be fantastic or vica versa. The wrap makes it look like a tonka toy.

[@PetrolPed]

Ooo now you have a point there. That would look epic 👏👏👏

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Epically Awesome 😎

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Young blonde knocks on a guy's door . " Got any odd jobs you want doing ? " she asks the guy. " Yeah, I have actually - I want the porch painting out back - two coats of white gloss- paint and brushes are already out there. I'll give you 20 dollars " Half an hour later blondie knocks on door again. " All done " she beams. " Wow, that was quick " says the guy . " Oh yeah, I'm a real hard worker . - Oh, and by the way, it's not a porche - it's a ferrari :yes: Perhaps we need this blonde 👱‍♀️?

[@scoobyking555cm]

Love it 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🏁

[@PetrolPed]

Thought you would 👍

[@CarObsession]

I'm a big fan of the Focus RS but I don't think I'd have that one. The lag would probably get on my nerves and without meaning to sound like a stick in the mud, I'd say you don't NEED 500hp in a Focus RS. Also, I know it's subjective but I'm not a big fan of how that particular one sounds.

[@TfRsmokinmasta]

Very nice too

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@TheBlackshadow66]

As he wipes it out on the first bend lol 😲🤣

[@keithmyerscough9900]

Ha ha ha. Love it. Although I doubt they will get away with in the ad. “ never raced or rallied careful lady owner car. Lol. 👍👍

[@PetrolPed]

LOL 😂😂😂

[@philipparkes5079]

Hi Ped This is a Marmite Car for sure, with or without the wrap. Good review but I would pass on this one.☹️