Is The Mk2 Ford Focus ST worth buying in 2021? RS Turbo, Injectors Etc.

[@dungareesareforfools]

I've loved them since they first came out. Had mine a long time now, recently joined by a BMW M135i 6-cylinder, but still like the ST more. It's a real classic, even the magazine reviewers when it was new could see that.

[@MH-hg4ug]

I own a BMW M135i and think I will be making the backwards switch for it to have a 5 pot in my life

[@dungareesareforfools]

@@MH-hg4ug I don't think you'd regret it, I know which one always puts more of a smile on my face.

[@dt3963]

Budget of £6500, hoping I can find a low mileage tidy one for that soon

[@zachdoyle5027]

​@@dt3963 I've one

[@rattlehead85]

How can you not!!?? One of the most tuneable cars still on the market and it has the 5 pot soundtrack which is unmatched!

[@accelerateyoutube]

You are right! I genuinely think these are a bit of a hidden gem for performance hatch backs. To the point where I went straight onto AutoTrader when I got home lol The sound is addictive! Thank you for watching. - Drew

[@rattlehead85]

@@accelerateyoutube Indeed mine...nearly 80k spent on mods and now has nothing standard left right down to the last bush and nut

[@man1cs171]

@@rattlehead85 80k😱

[@5zu-der3]

@@rattlehead85 for 80k i would buy a r35 gtr with 1000hp hahahhahaha

[@rattlehead85]

@@5zu-der3 The fun is in the modding mate. 😂

[@dt3963]

Ngl that cinematic shot combined with the engine noise at 7:17 was sick as hell, and the final nail in the coffin I needed to decide to go buy one

[@accelerateyoutube]

Appreciate that mate, thank you! 🙏 😂 I was never the biggest fan of them to be honest, until I got to spend the day with Kyle's. I highly recommend them now, bang fir buck is spot on!... and the noise is 👌 Thank you for watching! - Drew

[@DaveyuKay]

Great video lads, looking at buying one for a daily. Only thing I would mention is when editing to get the volume to match more between music/shots/talking. Really liked the video and a new subscriber.

[@accelerateyoutube]

Really appreciate the feedback. We are always trying out different audio/camera setups, as well as editing ideas (I am completely self taught and only been doing it a couple of months). Admittedly, as one of our earlier videos, this certainly doesn't reflect our best capabilities and I am learning how to improve with each video. This kind of feedback is what helps us improve! Huge thanks for believing in us and subscribing! - Drew

[@GCMYT]

Class video guys, really well done.. keep up the good work :D

[@accelerateyoutube]

Thank you! Really appreciate the support! Big fan of your videos too mate, really interesting to see the Police view on modified cars etc. So, likewise, keep up the good work! - Drew

[@mybalzarichi46]

Love my pearl white 5 door 💙

[@drew19870]

Such a good all around car!

[@simonhafford1518]

Had mine just over a year love it diamond white just recently had a Malian cat back exhaust on sounds ace.

[@donnahunt814]

Love the colour!

[@MaddRIP1]

I have had my Facelift Panther Black 5 door since 2009, never getting rid of it. now forged and a hybrid RS Turbo and running 440 hp and 440 lb/ft with many other mods, including a lsd and the ubiquitous Section 59 (with a sports Cat).

[@accelerateyoutube]

Wow that's a long time! It must be doing something right! I bet thats a handful at that power. I was never really a fan until Kyle threw us the keys and said "go and have some fun". After driving it, I completely understand! Thank you for watching! - Drew

[@billydessibourg4263]

I like this car. My focus st stage 2 with 300cv 530Nm has 290000km!

[@accelerateyoutube]

Wow that's impressive! have you had many issues at that mileage?

[@billydessibourg4263]

@@accelerateyoutube sorry I speak French. No in 290000km I had the clutch because of the extra torque. The right gimbal. Wearing parts: triangle, cardan sleeve, wheel bearing, wastegate, dump valve, several times electrical sensors, alternator. But the engine block has never been opened, the turbo has never been changed.

[@bigkaswrx8115]

IMO if you own one of these, keep it... a 5 pot turbo focus will never be made again, and unless you can afford an RS3 the focus ST is defo a future classic

[@accelerateyoutube]

I was having this exact conversation with Kyle today! The new ST/RS just aren't the same because of the 4 pots. I wish i had bought Kyle's from him 😔 Thank you for watching! - Drew

[@oliverp4115]

Recaro seats are standard. Leather in st-3.. cloth in st-1 and st-2.

[@accelerateyoutube]

Ah right, thank you for clearing that up. Thank you for watching. - Drew

[@chrisbaxter5041]

Standard turbo good or 340bhp with Rs turbo can run upto 380 ish sub 5k for a higher milage facelift need to be spending 6500 to 8k to get a nice one 👍

[@accelerateyoutube]

Wow I didn't realise the standard turbos could handle that power. (Not much of a Ford guy to be honest) but I would certainly consider buying one after spending the day with Kyle's ST. - Drew

[@chrisbaxter5041]

@@accelerateyoutube worth joining Facebook site 225 modified where I'm admin 😀

[@Yii00T]

Standard turbo good for 330s RS turbo can run up to 420s but with the ST internals and sensors you can get 400 give or take on the standard pump and sensors etc etc. I run 400bhp and genuinely have a shit ton of mods. This runs an RS turbo?. Standard inlet manifold doesn't fill me with confidence lads lol. Definitely need to get more information so you can chat legitimate facts lads:). You'll get a absolute dog of an ST at 3k as well. This cars maybe a stage 2 circa 280 to 300bhp.

[@Benji5PoT]

Get A Volvo C30 T5, s40 T5, v50 T5 same chassis same everything really different car purposes. I got v50 T5 family car yet puts a smile on my face ST estate basically.. cheaper insurance as well sleeper standards.

[@5cylinder91]

yey a facelift st, finally, do love the way these look, just not a fan of the volvo 5 pot that needs a block mod even before thinking about more power and they dont have that smooth/refined tuner sound with the twin exhausts, has a very strange underlying note for a 5 pot that the smaller capacity lumps dont have.

[@iHoodini]

was asking myself the same question lately

[@mattwilson2621]

Need to get some oo pigeon merch 4:43

[@accelerateyoutube]

😂😂😂 that made me laugh way too much!

[@jordanhuntley8394]

@@accelerateyoutube we need the merch

[@accelerateyoutube]

@@jordanhuntley8394 😂 limited edition match just for you guys! Lol - Drew

[@jordanhuntley8394]

@@accelerateyoutube deal 😂😂 generally make a sticker that has it and I'll but it

[@tracieoliver2307]

Great car but avoid ones run on budget! Block mod a must along with torq mounts on engine as the poor Ford ones create huge vibration! One final note check oil filter housing for uprated version as early ones suffer split diaphrams and can cause big issues!

[@accelerateyoutube]

Great advice, you are not the first to say "don't buy one on a budget" (as tempting as it may be) which makes sense. Any performance car needs to be maintained correctly! And I think alot of these have gone into the wrong hands! I have heard horror stories of the oil filter housing, really appreciate you taking the time to comment, hopefully it will help some people out! Thank you for watching! - Drew

[@Hellndegenerates]

8 years without a block mod and 290 bhp

[@NeilRowarth]

I'm going to get one in that colour nice

[@boughey16]

Wheee do you get the phone holder from in the middle of the window?, love the focus st225 I’ve got one only owned it for 2 months

[@accelerateyoutube]

The phone holder is actually a 1/4" screw camera holder with a generic phone holder attachment. I will try and find a link for you. The Focus ST is such a good car, do you have any plans for modifications? Thank you very much for watching! - Drew

[@accelerateyoutube]

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/384123674593?hash=item596f8e1fe1:g:LPkAAOSwELNggNdT

[@roobertoo333]

It's still very strange to me that I keep seeing the St model being converted to Rs. why don't they buy a Rs??

[@shaunsnyman5107]

Because they are scarce and expensive for their age

[@mrb9536]

Good alternate the volvo t5 p1 cars. S40/v50/c30/c70

[@kingsleygovender9555]

Awesome stuff

[@accelerateyoutube]

Thank you! 🙏 - Drew

[@shaunsnyman5107]

Its a timeless car

[@sidbobby3233]

Has it had a block mod and who mapped it pls? Sounds lovely

[@accelerateyoutube]

It did have the block mod (car is sold now unfortunately). I'm not 100% sure who mapped the car, but it was certainly done well! The sound is what really sells it for me! Thank you for watching! - Drew

[@sidbobby3233]

@@accelerateyoutube thanks 4 reply mate genuinely enjoyed that video. Have u got another Ford to replace it?

[@accelerateyoutube]

@@sidbobby3233 really appreciate the support and glad you enjoyed the video! It wasn't my car unfortunately, it belonged to a good friend of mine (Kyle) who kindly let us do the video on it. He has now replaced it a Mk7 Fiesta ST running around 340BHP! We have a video on that too. Although his Fiesta his great, you can not beat the sound of that 5 cylinder! I contemplated buying the Focus ST from him but funds would not allow me to do so. - Drew

[@kingsleygovender9555]

is the car fitted with the RS fuel pump aswell....

[@accelerateyoutube]

Unsure unfortunately as the car is now sold on. I will ask Kyle and see if I can get some info for you. - Drew

[@A43R3W]

Hi guys love the channel Are these ST models the highest bhp from factory ?

[@mehoyal1394]

no, a stage 1 remap will give you about 50-60 BHP increase on stock parts.

[@A43R3W]

@@mehoyal1394 with a stage one can that be done without any mods and the stage two is with mods ?

[@mehoyal1394]

@@A43R3W yeah thats right, although prob best to get a decent air filter for the stage one, for stage two (from what ive read and been told) youre looking at uprated exhaust, uprated intercooler, induction kit as its all about the airflow to/from the engine (and heat!) ive read some people say a higher pressure fuel pump may be needed, but it seems to be a common argument if this is needed or not. (for the ST stage two an RS clutch and flywheel is also debated, the cost of that may be a no no)

[@accelerateyoutube]

Apologies for the delay, (did not get notified of this comment for some reason) These cars with this PowerPoint are very tuneable! Whether you just go for a remap with no hardware modifications, or go all out with bolt ons etc the choices are endless! - Drew

[@johnmullen9063]

Ma st is just getting a stage 2 decat pick it up monday hope it sounds just as good as this wan lol

[@accelerateyoutube]

He has now sold the car and does say he regrets it mainly because he misses the sound 😂 - Drew

[@johnmullen9063]

@@accelerateyoutube no brainer mate wouldnt give mine up for anything and I've had every modern hot hatch going

[@drasticmandem6383]

Fortunate to own one thank the lord ❤

[@chriscooke1815]

Are these reliable 🤔

[@accelerateyoutube]

As far as I'm aware Kyle had no real issues during his ownership. The power plants themselves seem reliable, plus the 5 cylinder sound is something else! Thank you for watching! - Drew

[@5cylinder91]

unless the block mod is done and has been well maintained its highly doubtful.

[@danofficial117]

Can’t believe he still has that crappy plenum on though

[@southernvapersden1304]

Where can I buy the fender vent?

[@accelerateyoutube]

They are available on ebay. Simply search "Focus Mk2 RS Style Vent ST" and it will come up. Thank you for watching! - Drew

[@NoName-gu9tf]

Love mine

[@cormac2515]

You cant get them in Ireland for under 5k cheapest decent one is 6+

[@harrybailey3591]

What sort of mpg can you get out of it

[@stuee_mk1stuee_mk169]

Bout 20mpg give or take

[@damo8754]

You'd struggle to find a decent mk2 ST for less than £5000, any £3000 example has issues or high miles

[@ken_accelerate]

Kyle sold this a week later for £4300 I believe. Needed some lacquer issues sorted but was a nice example. Thanks. Ken

[@damo8754]

@@ken_accelerate looked a great example to me and sold for a fair price. I only see the value of these going up in value as years go on.

[@ken_accelerate]

Definitely will go up mate 👍

[@MrBethoR]

Sou do Brasil, tenho um deste , vou fazer um projeto igual !!!

[@SupremeLordEnki]

Mostra

[@LittlePK7]

Is it better than a vxr 🤔

[@accelerateyoutube]

That would certainly be up for debate. Depends what you define as "better" lol

[@LittlePK7]

@@accelerateyoutube more exciting

[@accelerateyoutube]

@@LittlePK7 It's all down to personal taste. From experience, Ken would take the VXR where as I would lean more towards the ST. That 5 cylinder sound is unbeatable! Lol

[@rattlehead85]

All day long no contest!!

[@carlbayley9053]

100% better than the vxr shite lol

[@ken_accelerate]

Still looks great 👍

[@roklombar2689]

you can pick a crashed one without an engine for 3 grand