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[@TactiThor14]

Just discovered this guy I like his honest idgaf content I'm normally a mustang guy but just picked up a focus in addition so this helps

[@dawsonmoves]

Sweet vid dude, I finally got a good paying job and I'm done with classes for the summer so I'm about to finally get my car fully bolted. Super excited and this video didnt help my impatience lmao

[@Challechallechalle]

Heck ya bro! Nice job man. I know it was tough... Been there.

[@b3wavy573]

How is it holding up for you ? I’m in the process of getting one

[@dawsonmoves]

@@b3wavy573 6k miles later running FBO and JST e30 and 93 tunes and the car has been fantastic

[@b3wavy573]

Hopefully in the next month or 2 I’ll have one lol

[@gradymcs5648]

@@b3wavy573 I have a 2017 Focus ST stock power 80k miles. Not a damn problem at all

[@jeffstanley8834]

Nice video my guy, and love the perf blue FoST (I have one too). One recommendation I have for you is to swap out that Cobb shift plate for a JBR. I had the Cobb one for about 10k miles and the bolt where the shift linkage connects to the shift plate sheared off while I was shifting. The JBR one is just much higher quality (and thicker). Otherwise I absolutely love yours and what you have done with it (especially the wheels and the ST logos)

[@antditto]

Those charge air temps tho. I recommend an Intercooler and a rear motor mount tbh. Major improvements.

[@oceanhome2023]

Just Subscribed I have been just sitting on my Focus ST for some time now after doing some upgrades 3 years ago . I just stumbled upon this site and clicked on it just to take a peek at what others are doing , this guy thinks SO much like I do and I absolutely want to do some of the EXACT things he has done . He has schooled me on his intake mods the exposed air cleaner I liked and copy ! The short shift device is new to me and I will copy . The Drone elimination is also a must for me and I have installed the OBX Catted down pipe , it is the best ! You can not buy it from OR ship to California so I bought one and shipped it to my Dads house in Colorado and then he mailed it to me ! I purchased the Flow Master exhaust (FM) quiet until you really step on it ! It looks SO good that it’s a damn shame that everyone can’t see it ! I also left the sound imposer intact . The “soft motor diaper “ has been retained but now is attached with strong Velcro points instead of the screws , access holes have been cut to the oil change bolt that has a drain valve built into it ! Another access hole is there for the oil filter. The diaper also saves the motor from the Big and quick engine temp cycle that occurs every time you drive the car and every time you shock the hot engine from rain splash. I Now have a “Quick Jack” that gets used on all my cars but stays underneath the ST for quick and easy access underneath ! I hope all of the other people on this site will put down their experiences so we can educate each other !

[@BigAusYT]

Don’t forget us when your famous! I’ve been watching since January and love the vids

[@BenLovrien]

Hahaha I could never😂 you guys are the day 1’s. I just hope that in the future you guys will stick with me through my new projects😂

[@alandonnelly9788]

Love the mods u have done Ben I'm almost up with you plus a few different thing but love having a different st 2 everyone else

[@thijsrooijakkers2153]

You didn't install an intercooler yet? Must do upgrade Ben, the stock intercooler is maxed out from the factory. Very nice overview video. Looking forward to everything that is too come. #TrueOG

[@BenLovrien]

Hasn’t been too much of a priority for me to be honest. I’m not trying to make more power but if I find one for a good price I’ll snag it!

[@n0w3lly90]

I've had a lot of mods, all under the skin (invisible essentially) because I like the looks of the car, and don't want it looking all boyracery 🙂: 1) rear motor mount 2) stage 2 air induction/ intake (Airtec) 3) stage 3 intercooler and full alloy big bore pipe work (fits the same real estate space as the old one, but is very fat and very efficient. Does not overlap the radiator) 4) Focus RS clutch and dual mass flywheel (copes with higher torque levels than the ST set up) 5) M-factory mechnical helical geared limited slip diff (amazing effect on traction, handling and dialling out a lot of the car's natural torque steer) 6) Turbosmart re-circulating valve (didn't want a blow off valve sounding like airbrakes on a truck or bus, so this one kinda flutters, but is far more robust than the stock valve) 7) PumaSpeed MAXD-OUT 280+ ECU remap (dynoed at 289bhp) 8) Milltek Sport 3 inch fully resonated catback exhaust with titanium tips Last to go, in February: 1) 3 inch sports cat downpipe 2) Stage 2 ECU remap. Goal is just over 300bhp At some point (when I can afford it) I will get better 4 or 6 cylinder brakes. Don't want to compromise the ride anymore: suspension is firm enough as it is

[@Datttsnake]

How much did that all cost?

[@simpleman8883]

Budget breakdown?

[@brendagomez7246]

Did you meet your goal?

[@Chewygsxr]

Awesome looking Focus ST, I have a 14 Fiesta ST Silver with gloss black wheels and trim, the very first thing I did was change that ugly ass antenna, and put a stubby one on it. I have 96,000+ miles on it and I’m on my 6th set of tires. It’s on a Cobb stage two with short shift kit, 3” MBPR exhaust and sticky Mitchell’s, I beat the crap out of it, my friends can’t believe I still have my stock clutch. I’ve had 15 cars & 9 motorcycles in my life and this is most fun I’ve ever had, and I’m 73 years young. The Fiesta Flash. 🤙🏼🍺🍺

[@BenLovrien]

No way! 73 years young is right!! That’s so cool😂 thank you for sharing that

[@Chewygsxr]

@@BenLovrien My favorite motorcycle was my GSXR-600 tricked out, I put 48,000 miles on it, many road trips, I’ve just always liked to go fast. enjoy that beautiful Focus ST.

[@hotrodmercury3941]

I work at a dealer. I got a cute little Mirage and love it, but its time I get another car I can work on again. I want something around the same footprint, boosted and fun. So I started testing out the STs and was surprised on how nice they were interior wise. Gonna see if I can get one of these or a turbo Lancer. Just in my price range while also fun

[@ludicrous9696]

Loved this video it was amazing, might be buying a focus ST 3 mk3 on Saturday if all goes well. So excited to start making changes like these

[@johnpeake6653]

Other than the obvious front intercooler and motor mount upgrades, my favorite, which would look sick on your car, is a rear wiper delete. Rear wipers are so ugly, and if you wax your car at all, you don't need the rear wiper IMO.

[@Michael_Carroll]

I 1000% agree that the awe track exhaust is the best sounding exhaust, I have the same one on my car but with stock down pipe. Looking for a aftermarket one but they are getting hard to come by.

[@TrickShiftGarage]

Awesome ST man. Wish Ford still made them here in the US. Good vid.

[@DFW116]

Bro I'm glad you made this video

[@slovrien0]

Every mod shows good taste. Well done!! (No Navigation yet?)

[@BenLovrien]

Comes from the factory with navigation!

[@jasonriley2377]

Love the video and mods! Just ordered the ford performance exhaust so hopefully will have that installed in the next few weeks. Love the wing! Currently have the battle aero wing on mine.

[@BenLovrien]

Ooooh aggressive wing! I like it!

[@jasonriley2377]

@@BenLovrien Thank you. Some hate it, but hey, I love it. It's the huge 70" wing. I love it. lol

[@BenLovrien]

Hell yeah dude, can’t focus on the people who hate, appreciate those who love it😂 internet will kill your vibe if ya don’t

[@tanasesebastian5063]

Well, yesterday i picked up mine, '15 ST3, tanks for the info 😁

[@zackattack6106]

Great video man love the quality!

[@user-kj4wq1gt8c]

Perfect timing I just woke up and I get to start my day off watching one of Ben’s videos

[@BenLovrien]

Best way to start the day😂

[@williamclay7021]

Dude you should put your air box cover back on and use the velocitek to put pressure in your air box that'll help feed air into your turbo which will make your engine run even better. You will create a ram air effect

[@WarSecrets]

Maybe Vellosa Tech and not velocitek?

[@gregking477]

This gave me some ideas for my 2017 ST 1

[@Challechallechalle]

Your intake clearly INTAKES hot air from the engine bay. Steeda does intake best on our cars. I have the shifter plate from fswerks. Same result man super worth it.

[@RthereNEusernames]

I mean you can monitor those temps. Mine is in the same spot (although it has a shield; FSWerks CAI) and it is not sucking hot air.

[@jimiboii209]

Shift bushings my man. Big difference

[@martinv.w5686]

My car runs a pumaspeed 300 tune,with tarox 6 piston calipers with carbon pads and brakes,35mm lowering with Bilstein coilovers 😉

[@maxpeedingrodshazel6297]

Great video!!!!

[@mcleod1842]

One mod you missing is the hood struts

[@itsfulford7840]

Just what i needed for my new ST, Can i ask where you brought the spoiler from please :)

[@BVDV63]

Cool video, great input. Your breaks don't squeak because they are ceramic pads though :-)

[@BenLovrien]

They do actually😅

[@BVDV63]

@@BenLovrien sure, but not because they are ceramic...

[@BenLovrien]

Here this is copied from google: The squealing of ceramic brakes is common among many vehicles. The reason ceramic brakes squeal is that the back of the brake pad vibrates against the caliper assembly. This vibration causes the squealing. Non ceramic pads don’t squeak

[@theg33kygamer]

if you could get your hands on a roush cold air intake lid, i think it would make the intake look much more solid, and it shouldn't cost too much

[@MrJosemurilo]

Olá Ben, falo aqui do Brasil e gostei muito do seu projeto e vou tentar fazer por aqui a sua ideia pois também tenho um focus 2014 mas não sei se vou achar todos os componentes de seu projeto para colocar no meu focus, mas seu projeto eu achei um sonho , sucesso nos seus projetos , José.

[@infocusgarage]

deu boa??

[@geraldgreen5371]

HELP!! I WANT TO REPLACE MY OEM THROTTLE BODY, WHICH MODEL WOULD YOU GO WITH???

[@The_Annoyed_chef]

Damn psi... I had the MK2 and now MK3 -13 model. No mods yet on this. Intake and accesport coming. Still haven't desidet on a exhaust.

[@davidguid1]

Come on Ben, time to step it up! Love the ST, but it’s time to either upgrade that stock turbo, or pick another car to mod! Still loving the updates, just hoping to see something “new” like when you first started doing videos. Bound to run out of mods for the ST sooner or later, but still enjoying the vids!

[@BenLovrien]

Trust me, currently working on one of those things😊

[@greecoboost]

Hey Ben! Have you considered going with a stubby antenna instead of the factory "RC Car" antenna?

[@BenLovrien]

I have!😂 just not on my priority at the moment but will be soon!

[@zackattack6106]

I have an afe exhaust on my focus st and they sound pretty good too pretty close to awe

[@FoxyMustang]

GET A GOD DAMN INTERCOOLER!!!! The stock 1 might as well be made out of cardboard. Get that and a downpipe and a proper tune from a tuner who knows these cars. You will have a very quick car that can beat and keep up with very surprising cars.

[@BenLovrien]

Tuner I had tune it is extremely capable, one of the best, and got me exactly what I wanted out of it which was fun with reliability. But you’re right I should have done the intercooler.

[@zacheryperdue]

Where did you get the fog light stickers?

[@kennyg21ful]

Are any of these compatible with a 2016 Focus SE 2.0 Flex? im also curious if the cobb access port is compatible as well

[@Zack_Belmonte]

Should put links in the description! I’d love to get some stuff

[@BenLovrien]

Stay tuned man I’ve got one sweeet mod coming from this company that you’re really gonna want. I’m so excited for you guys to see😁

[@steeeeeev]

“Why wouldn’t you want candy in your package?” -Ben Lovrien, 2021 lmaooooooo

[@BenLovrien]

😂

[@jesterokjones4954]

Oil pressure is kind of important to know too, lol, I'd add one BTW.

[@BenLovrien]

It has an oil pressure gauge

[@alexisvergaraacevedo2775]

vale la pena un ford focus st 2015 en el 2023?

[@nachosti1232]

How do the ST's make for a daily? I have a built STI that's at 500whp on 92 but soon will be 750-800whp on e85 and I'm looking at a 2013 ST as daily.

[@BenLovrien]

Insanely practical, pretty decent on gas, really torque happy with the small turbo and if you get the ST3 package like mine was it’s not the worst place to be haha. I’d recommend looking into them.

[@samuelbenton2747]

While our cars are quite different, I have a blue 2017 elantra sport and I'm absolutely using your color scheme for mine! Loving the content and keep it up man! 🤙🏼

[@BenLovrien]

Would be a great idea! Thanks for the support😊

[@6z0]

Do you need to be tuned to get an intake? I also have a ‘15 ST3 and I heard it can fuck with your turbo if you install an intake without a tune, and i really want an intake but dont have the money for a tune yet

[@bxsnett]

No.

[@BenLovrien]

Nope! You’ll be 100% fine! Car is MAP not MAF so no tune required👍🏻

[@6z0]

@@BenLovrien thanks!

[@paoc.1599]

Howd you make your car shoot flames

[@kennybpasten]

Nice!!!!

[@nickteeple]

Do you have problems of brake dust sticking to those wheels?

[@BenLovrien]

Ohhhh yes, yes I do😂

[@DlaVega9]

What kind of Blowoff valve?? I have boomba

[@davidcaira1070]

So did you end up getting the touring muffler?

[@BenLovrien]

No I decided not to because I was selling the car

[@spookgook4903]

My Megan racing catless was 165$

[@KingofKings11312]

Is there awe track to loud? I want the best exhaust but Im afraid the awe is to loud any thought guys? I’m ready to purchase a exhaust just not sure atm! don’t want a bad sounding exhaust 🤔🤔🤔

[@BenLovrien]

They make a touring version🙌🏼

[@KingofKings11312]

@@BenLovrien sweet thanks bro!

[@Biggerbyte]

One thing I don't really understand is why any of us buy affordable vehicles and then spend tons of money to get them to a place we want to be when we could buy a more expensive vehicle that is already there.

[@BenLovrien]

For the fun of making it your own!

[@LB83.]

The most important aint there ?exhaust presure temperture

[@blindfox1443]

Feel like i'm the only person to get a different shape of vellosa mouth. I even went with something not white.

[@beaumont5566]

do you need an access port for a catback exhaust

[@dakotastout26]

I haven't read any where that you do, but I've heard you do for a down pipe or it will run rich

[@adamball3052]

Anyone no where I can get the widemouth grill?

[@LUNA-zw4uw]

Any good websites to order car parts ????

[@BenLovrien]

For the Focus ST there’s a ton! But I’d try CJ Pony parts because they’re a drop shipping website so they have a huge selection. Hope that helps!

[@brendangeiger8664]

I have an SE can I still do the same mods?

[@Azraels_Envy]

You could do the cosmetic stuff but if you're trying to make more power I'd recommend switching to an st. The se is going to be very restricted power wise and will take alot more work to get to a similar stage. But if you just wanna make your car look something like this by all means do what makes you enjoy your car!

[@Blackstarentity]

Haha I was looking into the same thing when I had mine. I saw a turbo kit online but never got around to it. When I sold mine I had an Ebay intake and an FSwerks 2.5” cat back exhaust with Raceland coil overs. It honestly felt amazing after I had everything installed. It definitely does not sound like a Focus once you have everything in. Unfortunately I never got around to the exhaust manifold, intake manifold, and throttle body like I wanted to. The car was a lot of fun but we’ll see if I go back or if I want to upgrade to an ST

[@butchstafford696]

no intercooler?

[@BenLovrien]

Yeah I was a broke boi when I had this car😅 never did it haha

[@edgarbelen8439]

Ahora en español 🙃 porfa

[@MrSubtlehustle]

Put the RS wing on and leave the RS logo on it.....lame Put the RS wing on and take the time to fill and paint the wing.....awesome mod. :)

[@WarSecrets]

Hey, Ben! Can you comment on your best TOP 3 mods you have and you are happy with them? :)

[@reubenabplanalp7347]

No under glow?🥲

[@BenLovrien]

Maybe on the next car🥲 MAYBE😂

[@jesterokjones4954]

Good video so far, but lowering a car just to make it closer to the ground is pointless, there's no trade off because you'll be scraping, smashing and tearing shit off all for what gain?! Lol, no gain, it's lower now, you have to be pussyfoot around, hit nothing larger than a small crack and no better handling..... Shit....At least get coil overs(adjustables) so if you're going to sacrifice ride height at least it'll handle better.

[@BenLovrien]

Lower center of gravity. Helps with cornering and weight distribution.

[@syntaxcaptain]

My ST is full of dog hair...

[@mgeanmartelle9150]

1jx vun.fyi

[@Microphunktv-jb3kj]

car looks better than golf... but the back side of the car is just absolute garbage design ;DD if the back of the car wouldnt look so bad... these cars would sell way more ; )) looks like universal/wagon