FOCUS RS - Let The MODS Begin!

[@mightycarmods]

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[@MultiXRS]

Mighty Car Mods epic mods :D love you guys :)

[@UnitedKingdomRC]

Mighty Car Mods 30 times?

[@jondonofrio1]

Hey Moog you used a 15mm in the civic build video

[@lleytonalbertini351]

i counted 39

[@dadubbydrummer]

Mighty Car Mods is the license plate for sale too? Or is that a hint at the next build?

[@cmoney6175]

*that intro got me in the feels for a second*

[@mcullennz]

and then how was the ending 23:17

[@clothesclothes777]

2 things I look for in a car 1. bong smoke 2. check engine light

[@Rob.millii]

You must drive Subarus

[@562Smurf]

How tf are you gonna see "bong smoke"

[@ACplanet]

never owned a vw then lol

[@ninjarooster9258]

I make sure all my cars smoke bongs and have a check engine light.

[@562Smurf]

Slicktop 2jz he's saying it as if has looking at a car has interested in buying.. 2 things he looks for in a car... You can't look for "bong smoke".... what process do you even do when "looking for bong smoke" enlighten me.

[@MC-Racing]

Wierd that the bonnet-popper is in the passenger side? No man its weird that Aussies put the steering wheel in the passenger side :-D

[@liamward2571]

in Australia we think its weird that the usa put the driver on our "passenger side"

[@wfyfwfyf]

No shit right? Who's crazy idea was it to put the driver's seat on the passenger's side?

[@sc00bieskylin34]

Ha! still love em tho

[@hank7350]

Take off your intercooler plate for 6 inches more intercooling. Because everyone wants 6 more inches.

[@thamerendyck1795]

My trunk reliese is in the glove box because its half assed and dint have a place to put it

[@DecadesCars]

STOKED to see more of this build. You guys have always been an inspiration to us making videos and although we're normally muscle car guys trying something new building a rare isuzu hopefully mighty mods style!

[@rafca9357]

Marty “ I can’t feel it man” Moog “the shafts going in now”

[@Gonzarelli]

Swapping the Michelin pilot cup 2's with plenty of tread left for the Bridgestone Potenza Re003 is a down grade.

[@leksasdf]

But the Cup 2's are a really bad daily tyre and expensive to replace.

[@rfouR_4]

@@leksasdf Yeah but you can drive them till they're done for. Still the better tire. And the stock wheels are forged if I recall correctly. And he looks like he went even smaller aspect ratio on tire, which is already an issue for harshness stock.

[@LordDirus007]

Yeah stock tires and rims are already top of the line. They should have just powder coated the rims a different color and put them back on.

[@MichaelBacon212]

46 pops of bubble wrap I do believe.

[@Born2Losenot2win]

Michael Bacon And 47 likes

[@hattiwattti6951]

I think still it was 44pops

[@paulgolder8529]

Nice exit gentleman!😎

[@sunnylam2284]

That license plate…2SXYVGTR? GTR…?! Oh wow MCM2018 is gonna be epic!

[@hamscanner]

Sunny Lam different one on the back though

[@LeftFlamingo]

It's the plate off of 2Sexy... there just to cover up the actual plate of the car ;)

[@DrWarfighter]

Didn't cover it too well, the plate is clearly visible on the rear - DQN 94D 12:53

[@samuellawler6698]

They're not trying to cover it up for their protection, they're just being the silly little cookies that they are

[@racerjoe88]

I am not 100% on this but if you look in the background at 17:20 There is what looks to be an RB engine. So maybe there is a GTR around that we havent been shown yet.

[@jonflynn3296]

I don't know why, but when Marty says "do you want to pop a bit" is the best part of the whole episode.

[@SalmanC]

Let’s hope your car doesn’t have that dodgy head gasket, haha.

[@mightycarmods]

Nope ours is all good!

[@MsSupra2jzgte]

lol you will not no till it pops :) and it more there block

[@nox0underling]

Spoiler alert! It will. The floating cylinder design was a head gasket nightmare on essentially every engine that I'm aware of.

[@pikkagtr1942]

.....all good so far....o.0

[@ishb3w]

Ford is replacing them under a customer satisfaction thingy. Just bring it in and they'll do it for free.

[@robo1000]

Such good memories. Reminds me when I ordered new shocks for a track day but they didn’t make it in time. Went and did the track day and canceled the order for shocks I didn’t think were ever going to arrive. 3 months later they showed up all beat to hell but since the order was already returned I just kept them. I tried to contact the seller but they said the order was closed. I think at a point no one wants to pay shipping. Still got those shocks today.

[@ryan02s2k]

So you downgraded the tires? The michelins were so much better!

[@chrisgee2616]

The bridgestones are grippier

[@1061shrink1061]

Don't be obscene! Re003 are mid range summer road tyres. The old tyres are cup 2s, a high grip ultra sport tyre designed for track use and OEM fit on ferarri, Porsche and most bmw M cars. The bridgestones aren't even close. In fact on a wet track day my old golf R on bridgestones was struggling for grip, and a 720hp McLaren running cup2's was planted. Enough said

[@2burning2turning]

They have to use re003 because they are sponsored by bridgestone, no matter if the tyre is better on not.

[@chrisgee2616]

Shrink1061 I don't know what you're ranting about but those Michelin's aren't anything special. They're basic street tires not for track.. Just have a look at the tread pattern.

[@FINsoininen]

Shrink1061 downforce makes that difference, not the tires!

[@shepshepherd]

Torx fastenings were the bane of my life back in the 1990s, as so many cars I worked on used them, and at the time, it was really hard to find Torx bits in car shops in the UK; I soon discovered that Allen keys could be made to fit said fastenings...

[@lawsonroberts8821]

when you close a bonnet don't push down on it because you could ding it, you should drop it just enough to close it.

[@MsSomeonenew]

And then hit it with a hammer. To make sure it closed.

[@theJenkisushi]

8:41 - 9:25 Classic MCM ;)

[@sinistervulcan]

TheKenji412 I seriously love these moments haha

[@Brandeenie]

Yeah I closed my eyes, listened and laughed my *ss off

[@sethalton205]

I bought a Cobb intake for my Focus ST... didn't care about any 1/2 +/- hp gained or lost... but I love the the choo choo noises without getting some gaudi garbage

[@aboulfofinator]

Marty!!! You popped the bubble wrap a total of 26 times!!!! 😂 can't believe I just did that for a chopped sticker

[@dethkon2284]

29 lol!

[@JeffLMB]

I was away from my computer when the "credible experience making fast and stealthy Fords" comment came... So i backed up to watch... Was not disappointed

[@GabeDStudios]

10:40 "some internet Engineers.." lmfao!

[@randellgribben9772]

the hood popper is on the correct side.. i just checked my 2014 ford fusion 2.0 ecoboost.. it was on the left side of the car.. ( yes i am in California) and i like your shows.. great humour

[@cbybulldogs1631]

What a mad ending. Michael Bay would be proud.

[@jrtorres9823]

Go to 8:50 and just close your eyes

[@jacklawford6452]

Bruh

[@pokefever524]

They did that on purpose

[@josephthomas98]

PokeFever no they didn't, it was unintentional

[@CHUCKYLOSTIT]

Jr Torres oh I no lol sounds so wrong combing from a couple of guys I was wondering if it was intentional or just everyday ozytalk

[@wikto8145]

They do that in purpose. You're not special writing the same time stamp half of new MCM viewers post

[@meanman6992]

MCM happy about getting American made parts to install. That makes me smile.

[@nathansolari]

Its the TRD Laser.. IT WILL AMAZE YAH

[@harrycrisp4472]

Crazy it wasn’t even that big of a suspension drop, but it really did make a difference. Looks great!

[@Faetter-Blobs-Filmbiks]

First and most important mod: a new headgasket

[@nickmendez3707]

Jens Christian Rædkjær wrong car.

[@pinkfloyd1327]

Unco Casey no it’s not🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Th3Fly1ngCow]

Unco Casey actually it is the right car they used the wrong head gasket from the factory

[@Lordspaghett]

Unco Casey All 2.3 ecoboost engines have an open deck block configuration, the piston walls vibrate internally wearing away the head gasket between cylinders 2 and 3 because of this.

[@SqubaSquid]

Talking about changing the stock air box to get a better turbo sound, I can definitely agree. The stock air box on my 2011 STI sedan had a gallon milk jug looking silencer hanging down the bottom. I installed the Cobb sf intake with air box and ots stage 1+ (saying stage because that's what it's called) accessport reflash and the difference in sound was night and day. The spool up and recirc sound is way louder. It was like turning it up from 3 to 11. First drive after the install had me laughing the entire time. Definitely worth it.

[@zuluzulu8325]

and that´s how the factory warranty goes into the toilet, Way to go mate!!!!

[@chucky3000.0]

The OE tyres are better than the new ones.

[@RobynTapps]

Hanz R56mc the oem tires suck.. If you were referring to the wheels ... They are hideous.

[@chrisgee2616]

Nope

[@purplesmurf]

the oem tires are pilot sport cup 2's really solid tires

[@chrisgee2616]

purplesmurf they aren't bad tires.. But they're not the best Michelin's. The pilot sport 4s 😍

[@Roct3874]

Raider Of The Lost Fart Not sure how much you know about tires but the sport cup 2s are a streetable track tire. The pilot super sports or whatever they are called now are summer tires made for the street and not the track, yes you can take them on the track but they will never be as capable on a track as the sport cup 2s tires or any compair able extreme summer tire.

[@frederickarcand7292]

BTW so glad you still reference the trd lazer

[@charlesjames1442]

About the same as I got on my '13 FoST with the Ford M-5200-U lowering springs. A considerably tighter ride too.

[@OvAeons]

sooo should do an a capella version of the intro song and throw it in every few episodes or something...

[@blakek361]

“The tip of its in but I cant feel it” oh moog

[@ofwgthaidgaf]

As a hatch lover I always wanted one of these. Unfortunately after owning a mazdaspeed3 I couldnt risk dealing with similar lack of engine reliability

[@717StreetMedia]

YAY MY BOYS ARE MAKING VIDS AGAIN.

[@billyjoe3309]

The engine block cracks. Such a shame. Really sweet ride! There's a video on KZbin with a dude that cut the block in half to show the problem.

[@voinopol]

My humble opinion is that the new air filter does not filter anything because is open , air will just pass without being filtred at all.

[@jrbbikerx3309]

whats the point if the wheels are exactly the same basically

[@lornesbored]

I've been looking around at intakes and Mountune won't be the one I will buy for my RS. I call it a 'half intake' because it only replaces half of the intake. I'm going to get a Mishimoto intake because it replaces everything down to the turbo with larger diameter piping and silicone.

[@fredbrackely]

Funny thing, my old Land Rover has had some parts fail, and all of those parts are stamped FoMoCo. That being said, this is one of my all time favorite cars. Ford must be mental to have cancelled production of this car in the US.

[@LilKing420s]

@20:35 Would be helpful if you showed us the Mountune filter a little more in depth. It appears the newly gained "dual" inlet would be inhaling dirty air based solely on the outward appearance of the filter. Thanks for sharing this video!

[@johnhiggins8221]

Good thing about Mountune, it doesn't effect the warranty, atleast in the UK anyway

[@sebsshenanigans]

this is a good week... first unicorn circuit makes a return and now this :)

[@mightycarmods]

Subways Shenanigans and skid factory on MCMTV2 new episode yesterday!

[@sebsshenanigans]

yes, that too!! not much into offroaders but still good entertainment :')

[@bmwthreethreefive5798]

Lads the bonnet release is on the left because in the majority of countries in which this car is sold it'll be left hand drive, driven on the right side of the road.

[@hayjoesam]

52 times ;)

[@ctudracing9787]

I love how the plate has GTR in it😂 btw the RS is my dream car!

[@kennyknackers6084]

When they open boxes to find a hoist!

[@fuwafuwarowatari]

Did the air filter because it's supposed to be louder with the hood/bonnet down, then did the demo with the hood/bonnet up anyway.

[@tentendylan]

The hood lever isnt at the passenger side as its a EU car and over here the left side is the driver side

[@dddurk123456789]

its not a euro car. its american. ford is american company. im in the us. they build cars in foerign countries sometimes.

[@utkn]

@@dddurk123456789 Focus was designed and built in Europe.

[@Xxassass1n021xX]

If it's the left side and there's no steering wheel on the left side, it's the passenger side. Retarded comment

[@NSWLancer]

Isn't the hood the bit that stops the rain from wetting the passengers. The lever wherever it is, opens the BONET! (at least in Australia).

[@Aaron_Voltz]

Get rid of the hood prop. Bolt-on struts from Redline Tuning use factory bolts. This example is $100 on Amazon. This mod makes working under the hood a lot easier. Redline Tuning 21-11025-02 Ford Focus Hood QuickLIFT PLUS Bolt in Struts (All Black System) Compatible With All Hoods They fit my 2017 Focus SEL

[@TheNiters]

Will the electronically controlled dampers still work as well, now that the mathmatical model they use to determine their reactions no longer match the components on the car?

[@stefanparsons8212]

NiteLite yes, the car can't tell the springs are different

[@OldCircuitGaming]

yes

[@333krook]

Stefan Parsons that's exactly why he asked. The formula the car is using is for a different set of springs no longer on the car.

[@brumby92]

I'm sure it will work, but will be slightly off target.

[@warriormonx]

They still work just fine

[@spadgm]

Awesome work guys!!

[@E2005-c4j]

8:54 to 9:40 listen to it with dirty mind mode switched on

[@xblisitjosh6736]

Yuss great to be back with the mighty duo of mad modification domination 👌

[@nicwilson58]

if you still have the RS, do the CyanLabs Ford Sync3 to Sync 3.4 update and let us know how it goes so we can do it too.

[@Arthur-zk2rx]

Next time you guys make a trip to the US, you are welcome to come visit me and make a video with my RS. It has just about every mod, including new engine, turbo, etc.. 600bhp.

[@jacobhutchby5791]

But if you changed the engine... Is it even the same car anymore?

[@Arthur-zk2rx]

Jacob Hutchby it’s still the eco boost 2.3. Just upgraded internals.

[@Unitesninja]

I really liked this episode, it was down to earth and reminiscent and really great. Keep up the gods work.

[@thisguyferny242]

The focus RS is so badass!😍

[@tobymiller3585]

Popping bubble wrap... So satisfying...

[@bloodreighn]

Doesnt moog still technically owe Marty a Street legal Nissan?? I keep seeing the apology video suggested and dont remember him ever actually getting one?

[@Mainiac1221]

He got one for marty, but marty rejected it (Nissan Figaro). :)

[@demondew9132]

RIP figaro vs v8 commodore vid

[@bloodreighn]

I thought that that was just a gag....

[@autocrossaholic]

i know they're not going to talk shit on a car that they built at a factory of a company that probably rolled out the "blue" carpet for them, but i'd be really interested in mcm's opinion on all the negatives of various reviews on this car. like the accelerator pedal's side-to-side play. and given it's just a dbw switch it would be cool if mcm 3d printed a new one.

[@ianbradley7215]

Ooooo I haven't seen one in black. That looks hot.

[@Mooria]

I like how You keep the comments safe, like saying the car is warm hehe! ♡

[@bobbybass7972]

I just watched the new Top Gear.. Jesus Christ, it was utter shit.. Thankfully Mighty Car Mods will now banish that terrible memory ...

[@ikebuttle360]

Bobby Bass watch the Grand Tour its way better

[@mightycarmods]

Bobby Bass LOL

[@badassleprechaun1427]

Bobby Bass I like Roadkill that's a good show

[@bobbybass7972]

Never change Mighty Car Mods, never change.. I think you're more entertaining than any of those shows ... They've lost the plot, while you guys continue to dominate as a true car culture show..

[@badassleprechaun1427]

- Top gear USA was better IMO

[@itsdwin14]

I need to see more of the RS!!!!!!!!

[@Anvarynn]

22:37 The headlights went into seeking mode, Terminator RS confirmed monkaS

[@crankysports]

Marty standing there popping the packing was the best LOL

[@danpeardon4037]

Do a commodore or a club sport

[@apache1234657]

they'll do that when there 50

[@AfferbeckBeats]

I do wish they'd do a Falcon vs Commodore challenge, to honour both those cars now that they're axed. It'd be like Wasaabi and 2sexy, just find the nuggetiest examples they can find and brag about how theirs is better and try to mod them to be decent.

[@snetsov]

Nice clip as always guys! looking forward to the head gasket replacement video!

[@MultiEPICshots]

hopefully this one doesn't hydro lock lol

[@cliffharrington6500]

Should have mentioned the suppliers name/brand a few times in appreciation for their generosity.

[@stevenpires]

0:07 His face be like "have you been doing drugs or what?"

[@coreyvb7370]

Just bought a Nitrous Blue one. Looking forward to seeing this build fellas. Good luck

[@youngfred3817]

2SXYGTR

[@samgove7871]

the hoist fake out was a good touch.

[@chrisgagnon4608]

Who wants to start a pool as to how long it takes them to crack the block on the exhaust side at the #2 cylinder like these engines love to do?

[@yusufmoola3869]

You guys should hear what John Kadogan says about Ford, would love to hear your thoughts thereafter.

[@ridesnvibes]

21:45 Still have my Neuspeed CAI for my Jetta with heat shield in a box in my garage. I need to install it now.

[@OEMPlus]

launch mode is INSANE on these.

[@jackelliott9533]

man i was excpecting a mr2 video :('

[@dragoweedacorpse9746]

Why? they don't even own an mr2?

[@96trollz]

DragoWeedACorpse You're in for a surprise, boi

[@dragoweedacorpse9746]

Wait what? Do they actually have an mr2? i think i'm being bullshitted

[@Captaindan7141]

What do you think Turbo Yoda was riding around in? It was definitely an MR2

[@dragoweedacorpse9746]

When was this mr2 first seen?

[@tdvng]

After spending 2.5 hrs slowing the video down enough to hear the pop, i can definitely say there was 77 pops.

[@bapollo161]

Omg 😂 I forgot how funny you guys were Love the Ccontent

[@CarlosHernandez-gc6no]

I’m still debating on buying a type R, or Focus RS... but I’m really starting to like the RS more!

[@MoExha]

Yeah! What a jump!

[@JBPalmer]

You guys need to check out a bigmouth kit from velosatec

[@AR1G3]

15mm is actually pretty common with German cars, I bet you used one when working on the Golf3 or your Polo.

[@dankquixote]

i actually liked the rims they came with, looked nice with the color

[@Madogen]

lol, my 15mm sockets and ring spanners are my most valuable (and used) tools...that and a 5mm allen key.

[@MrBrunoTheMan]

You guys are proper MAD :D loved the ending

[@1Kurgan1]

I don't get the rim swap. I know what they were going for. The wheels are similar, but that still does not look stock. Especially heavily glossed like that. Maybe if it had a different finish. But as that sits, those wheels will beg for attention and are obviously not stock.

[@vinzenzgeske8987]

Funny how you guys say that 5x112 is a weird pattern. Apart from BMW who had 5x120 for a while (and maybe still does, I am not a BMW guy) and older cars who have either 4x100 or 4x108, this is basically what all modern cars (< 25 years) use here. 5x114,3 I only know from my Mazda...

[@hatemc2617]

I watched you guys years ago, you guys where installing iPads in the dash. Found you guys doing turbos now lol subscribed

[@WasleySchultz]

Hahaha “we’re not going to a hoist are we?” So good.

[@Gadne92.5]

You guys need to drop the drivers seat. Its ridiculously high compared other hot hatches.

[@danield9021]

3 years later and I now have a 2017 RS in Stealth Gray.

[@hoodinitheamazingnothd4450]

And pleasee do an exhaust kit on this baby she deserves to be heard!!

[@DracoRemixer]

You said the 5/108 lug nut configuration is rare and "euro", but don't forget that i.e. Mazda also uses it.

[@spokebloke1]

I just re-watched this episode. Noticed this time round that the new filter, with it's dual openings would allow unfiltered air into the intake??? Or is there something in the middle of the filter we can't see?