Fixing AND modifying my Focus RS at FJRS / Mountune!🔥

I finally find out what the issue was with my Focus RS, and have some tasty little upgrades fitted in the process! Massive thanks to Fred and Jonny at FJRS. Be sure to check out their website and give them a call for any queries / bookings!
www.fjrs.co.uk
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[@CarFocused]

Sorry about the noise in the workshop guys! Can’t be helped. Thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed! Watch until the end where I take it out for a quick spin 😃🔥

[@ICEJosh1987]

get better mics EvilGT manage fine in their vids

[@CarFocused]

@@ICEJosh1987 we only have 2 clip on mics - so had to resort to a powered Rode shotgun mic. But there was so much noise coming from other parts of the warehouse.

[@chappy4424]

I don't think I've ever seen such a clean workshop garage! The look on your face when you accelerated was a joy, I think you are well chuffed with the work they have done! Enjoy!

[@CarFocused]

Yes chap very happy indeed! After not driving it properly for a month it was great to finally open the taps and feel the power there 🔥

[@RoadandRacetv]

Beautifully shot. Broadcast quality visuals.

[@CarFocused]

Thanks Neil! Max does a good job at improving the quality but also keeping it causal at the same time.

[@black.diablo.m2]

Thanks for sharing Gary. Quality footage, nicely presented and a fine introduction to the FJRS guys and the services they provide (for those living in England). Great to see the joy on your face; it's like you've got a new car with it properly sorted now!

[@CarFocused]

Thank you matey! Very happy now - just need to find some time to get out for a proper drive on the back roads 😊

[@johnjackson2349]

I love the in car camera everytime you floor it you physically see the back end squat down from the power. The deeper sounds even better than before, quite a menacing sound to it

[@CarFocused]

Cheers for watching John 👍🏻👍🏻

[@IshmaelSimpson]

I've met Fred. He's a top man. Can't wait to bring my car back to Mountune this year.

[@CarFocused]

They’ll look after it 😊

[@IshmaelSimpson]

@@CarFocused Definitely. They serviced my car last year, and the year before, and even told me about an exhaust manifold gasket I'll need changing. They're great. Can't wait to service again in the summer. Great video Gary- been following you for ages now. Keep up the incredible work.

[@CarFocused]

Thank you 😊

[@nks80]

Great vlog Gary. Good to see that smile back on your face when you left, also that peace of mind Fred gave you that you have a clean Mk2 RS.

[@CarFocused]

Haha I always expect the worst when I ask questions like that so it was nice to know the car is good!😁 Thanks for watching 👍🏻👍🏻

[@micklawrence2630]

Great to see you Back behind the wheel of your RS and the way it makes you smile 😊 ..... says it all Gary 👍🏼

[@CarFocused]

Thanks matey! Time behind the wheel is always good 😊

[@simonknight7763]

Great video and good to see the RS going well. I have a mk3 RS m400x, the forged engine which Fred and Jonny did for me as well as a Golf R m52 which has had lots of work done. The boys at fjrs, really are awesome. Their knowledge, service, and quality of work is second to none, I would highly recommend them for all things Ford and VW.

[@CarFocused]

Thanks for your feedback Simon - It seems that they certainly have a decent following of loyal customers - glad to hear your RS is still going strong 💪🏻

[@minotaur463]

Crazy car !!

[@ianmacleod9552]

Another enjoyable video Gary, immaculate workshop and RS 👍

[@CarFocused]

Thanks Ian 😊

[@powellj27]

Great video, really good to see what’s happened with Mountune is not affecting the servicing and modifying. Pleased you’ve got the car running well and I trust it never cost you too much. Shame you cut the test drive short. 👍🏻

[@CarFocused]

Thanks John. There will be another driving video at some point 😊

[@arifazar786]

Wow happy bunny.. was really looking forward to it in terms of understanding how fjrs now functions.. very helpful.

[@CarFocused]

Yea I thought it needed clearing up as I know some people weren’t really too sure.

[@vinland98trance]

Happy to hear that. Whish we had some Ford specialists like that in Norway. Great job and and video mate 😃

[@CarFocused]

Thank you! It’s always a relief having someone fairly local that you can trust 😊

[@Kenny.1979]

Great video and brilliantly shot. Great to see the RS fixed. Good piece of advertising for these guys as well, who certainly know there stuff. 👍

[@CarFocused]

Thank you!

[@Yakazuka]

Yes, my man Fred - legend, good to see he's doing well along with the new venture

[@CarFocused]

Yea he’s such a nice bloke isn’t he. They seem to be doing really well to be fair - great opportunity for them!

[@Yakazuka]

I reckon any ST/RS owner who has taken their car to Mountune has blasted through those tunnels xD - I know I did...

[@Yakazuka]

@@CarFocused I couldn't praise him/them enough, was always a great experience taking my cars there :)

[@robphillips1971]

@@Yakazuka I certainly blasted my car through that tunnel it's like it was made for it after any Mountune upgrade👌

[@christookey2463]

Great video Gary very well done and glad the car is back to its former glory. I will give these guys a try for my future work looks a good set up. 👍🏻

[@CarFocused]

It’ll be in good hands mate!😊

[@revveduprides5125]

Nice one. Great to see you enjoying it and it sounds lovely and looks like it pulls well. Top job 👍

[@CarFocused]

Cheers Mike 😊

[@alandonnelly9788]

Glad its all sorted sounds so good cant loose any more MK2 off the road

[@CarFocused]

So happy to have it back running sweet 👌🏻

[@alandonnelly9788]

@@CarFocused sounded amazing lovley car

[@andysaphcozi8619]

Great to see it back on the road pal, and nothing too major to fix. Nothing worse than waiting to find out whats wrong with them.. lol

[@CarFocused]

Haha yes proper twitchy bum time!!

[@andysaphcozi8619]

😂🤣

[@jerryrc6ceomschung573]

That mud flap looks great.

[@stephenhankey9684]

Great vid, been missing these! Looking forward to way more content!!

[@CarFocused]

Cheers pal. I’ll get there, just been really busy with Corona and our baby 🙈

[@michaelpower7473]

Great video like a new car again.cant wait for more OEM+ mods😁

[@CarFocused]

Thank you mate 😊

[@monty6545]

Nice one Gary good review at FJRS glad you got it sorted mate, i'm there next week .

[@CarFocused]

Good stuff mate! Be sure to say you saw the video when you go 😃

[@monty6545]

@@CarFocused Of course mate .

[@CarFocused]

@@monty6545 top man 🙌🏼

[@FocusRS500]

If you ever do think you want to put a 3 inch cat back, back on research the cobra sport non res cat back. Probably the best sounding in my opinion

[@valterRS]

Great video Gary thats sounding very nice mate 😁 glad you got it sorted 👌🏼

[@CarFocused]

Thanks mate! Loving it 😃

[@chrisryanst]

That background noise in the shop was so annoying, but the last part made up for it 😉 A cat's internals are like a honeycomb and when it breaks down the particles block that comb and massively restrict airflow hence lack of power. Great decision to go for a 200 cell cat and 3 inch down pipe which obviously increases airflow and power, but may I suggest you opt for a 3 inch pipe from cat back as you got 3 inches of airflow running into 2 inches of back pipe which will effect the airflow, just a thought😉

[@CarFocused]

I did ask Fred this question in the video - he said it’s won’t make too much of a difference - I’m really keen to retain the OE cat back exhaust. As for the noise in the workshop - yes it was annoying 😂

[@chrisryanst]

@@CarFocused There's an old saying that get as much air in the front and as much out the back = more BHP But as I said there's a buffer going from 3 to 2 inch pipes. I know it sounds trivial but it's the same as having the internal ports polished on your plenum it all helps with airflow. 😉

[@jackmoore6016]

Loving the mk2 focus Rs sounds amazing

[@CarFocused]

It sure does 💪🏻💪🏻

[@mikemayers9353]

I dream of a frs mk1 as i love mk st170 but the 2.5 5 cyl sounds awesome

[@CarFocused]

You can’t beat the sound of the 5 pot that’s for sure 😃

[@jasoncannadine1553]

Yesss loving the content on this beast again 🙌 awesome car man.

[@CarFocused]

Thanks dude!!👌🏻

[@dayoh9775]

Car looks great gary quick question what did you get was it a sports cat and the 3” downpipe and was it expensive?

[@hdmk213]

I need to get my car back there for a service this year! A familiar workshop to many of us! :-)

[@CarFocused]

You certainly do 😁

[@jonmarsh1653]

Glad the RS is sorted 👍 I had the mouse whistle you mentioned and it disappeared when I installed a Forge re-circ valve. Is yours still there?

[@CarFocused]

Mine has gone now - didn’t hear it on the way home...and yes, very happy haha!

[@charlotteanddavestorey6553]

Sounds nice , might get my 2006 ST in there .

[@CarFocused]

Do it, they’re great blokes 👍🏻

[@robphillips1971]

Fully agree they are top guys a lot of garages could learn from these guys... A real passion they have and it shows

[@Sootster1974]

Johny is a top bloke 👍 Have u thought about having a mountune cat back. Had one on my mk2 ST & now on mk3 RS, no drowning. Just awsome sound when u gun it 😎

[@CarFocused]

Yea he’s a good lad! They don’t make them anymore mate! Second hand ones are like rocking horse shit to get hold of too!

[@Sootster1974]

Thats a shame mate, nice car though 👍

[@davidbrookes2960]

She’s back 🙌🙌🙌

[@CarFocused]

Yea boy!!!!

[@annamurray2831]

What power is yours running at this stage and if nodded what mods other than the cat and down pipe have you got mate 👌👌💥

[@CarFocused]

I’d Estimate it to be around 350bhp. This is my latest video regarding mods on it 👍🏻 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYOQlmB4ppaNj6s

[@simontaylor3211]

Looking so clean underneath as well mate. You must be chuffed to bits 👍

[@CarFocused]

Yes and also relieved it wasn’t a serious issue 🙌🏼

[@darrellrutter2824]

i had the same issue with my car about 2 years ago. Massive plumes of smoke out the back and a horrible rotten egg smell. Only difference with yours is mine wouldnt start up again after turning off the ignition. towed it to the garage and they said it was the body control module 🤷‍♀️ wonder if they just said that as it was a more costly repair than was actually required

[@CarFocused]

Did they replace the cat too then?

[@darrellrutter2824]

@@CarFocused no idea to be honest but after watching your video I'm going to have a look as the car still has the original exhaust on so should be easily noticeable. All i can say is when i picked it up from the garage it ran perfectly haha

[@TheGaryprice]

Think I’m having the same issue with my st225, was you getting a slight misfire when stationary aswell as the loss of power?. Mine has kind of muffled the sound I have the rotten egg smell and when I ease the power in it’s fine, when I boot it tho it’s down on power.

[@CarFocused]

Don’t recall a misfire mate just no power but loads of cat particles all over the back bumper - look like little fibres when you shine a torch on it.

[@motor_head]

you dont gain extra performance from the symphoser delete, just reliaibility

[@CarFocused]

Yea I know mate 👍🏻 Didn’t want any boost leaks plus it looks cleaner too.

[@jasonlolotte4262]

Great vid Gary, think you should go MR375😉

[@CarFocused]

Unfortunately the fuel pumps aren’t made anymore 😥 You can get aftermarket ones but they are silly money!

[@keithstapleton7805]

Good stuff, if it’s quick enough why remap it? Intercooler for safety. and enjoy for the summer 😊👍🏻

[@CarFocused]

There’s always scope for a little bit more 🙈😂 But maybe the clutch won’t appreciate it...hehe

[@keithstapleton7805]

@@CarFocused two feet on the slippery slope mate 🤭

[@STEVEBHPDEVON]

im glad all is well, defo need a drive vid :-) 👍

[@CarFocused]

Indeed mate! Really need to do a dyno vid soon too!

[@STEVEBHPDEVON]

@@CarFocused yes that would be good👍:-)

[@PHIL4913]

@@CarFocused remap before i think, dont’t you? Mountune airbox and plenum are on the car, exhaust too. 550 injectors + fuel pump and a good intercooler = ~380 very reliable bhp

[@PHIL4913]

@@CarFocused ah saw ur comment about fuel pumps. In Russia we put a dw65c pump in standard ford focus pump station (20500luc1 visteon). Works very well, fuel pressure doesn’t drop much on a peak of boost

[@garymorris801]

Very nice mate

[@indy361]

Where can I get one of those Mountune ST face masks? Take my money!

[@CarFocused]

Haha I have no idea 🙈

[@chrisbaxter5041]

Bet that was not a cheap visit

[@CarFocused]

Is anything cheap when it comes to an RS?🙈🙈

[@FocusRS500]

Now delete the resonator, and you will have a perfect growl. It sounds great now, just keep in mind the resonator is holding back more of a growly sound and some pops.

[@alexr129]

Good car all sorted

[@CarFocused]

Yes mate thank god 🙌🏼

[@DazOwen001]

Did you get the mudflaps directly through mountune (

[@CarFocused]

Yes chap!

[@rizzebbrell8105]

Love the mk2 Rs

[@CarFocused]

Me toooo ❤️

[@marksmith3469]

Serviceing prices are good much cheaper than main dealer

[@CarFocused]

The servicing is great value and all OE parts too!

[@LeggyPete]

Sounds lush 😉

[@CarFocused]

She certainly does 😊

[@stephenstyles4938]

Nice Gary 🙂

[@CarFocused]

Thanks mate!

[@jasonevans1459]

Happy boy lol love it 👍

[@CarFocused]

Always happy when in the RS 😎

[@DjNikGnashers]

At this point in time, there are dozens of 'got my RS Focus fixed' videos doing the rounds. Were they really that unreliable ?

[@CarFocused]

The mk2 is a reliable car - but it’s now of an age where things like the catalyst etc need replacing. It’s 11 years old now so it’s expected to be having to replace components to keep it running sweet 😊

[@DjNikGnashers]

@@CarFocused Yes I see what you mean.

[@Ugottoeattosurvive]

When was this filmed?

[@CarFocused]

Why do you ask?

[@Ugottoeattosurvive]

@@CarFocused 👀👀 blue edition with a number plate on the bumper 👀👀

[@boabm6522]

Tidy 👍

[@stephenstyles4938]

🙂

[@mariolabriola1037]

Don’t understand What’s with all the questions.. can’t you just let them do the work I’m sure they know what there doing🤣

[@CarFocused]

It’s for people watching the video 😁

[@mariolabriola1037]

@@CarFocused wouldn’t the workers be doing that if there the ones carrying out the work? I’d be told to do one!

[@markrs59]

Nice fmic then get it to sabre, no need to touch the fuel pump or injectors for around the 370hp mark, don't put mountune software on whatever, as good as they are it won't make power and will empty your wallet at the same time 😂😂😂 sabre have dynod mr375 cars and quite often don't make power

[@CarFocused]

Sabre is a must for me I think in terms of tuning...

[@markrs59]

Good lad, that'll be a really nice set up with a nice intercooler 👌

[@christookey2463]

Gary your very welcome to have a go in my sabre tuned car and try before you buy. Stage 3 with injectors.. I’m at castle coombe on the 19th June and Leighton will be there also?

[@markrs59]

@@christookey2463 can I try too haha I'm there with sabre too with my mere 375hp stage 2 rs😂

[@christookey2463]

@@markrs59 your more than welcome 😂

[@mrlionrocks]

I still cant get used to people wearing masks, the world has gone nuts 😕 rs lookin nice bro 👍🏻

[@CarFocused]

I know mate it’s mad - let’s hope we can ditch them in the summer!

[@mrlionrocks]

@@CarFocused i dont have to wear them, im a lion 🦁

[@mrwick7961]

guy in that smart car nbearly rear ended u, he thought u were goin to pull out and he went to go and then slammed the brakes on once he realised u hadnt lol

[@CarFocused]

Haha I know! Imagine that 🙈