Keeping chiropractors in business - The Ford Focus RS MK1 motorway drive - Vlog 166

[@stephencaseyb]

Could not let the day go by, without wishing you a happy St. Patrick's Day ☘☘. God that suspension looks like it is hard going.

[@STEVEBHPDEVON]

Some of that fine hard rs suspension, I had a mk2 and a mk3 focus rs and they were all hard, firm but fair 😂 when driving them as they should be it was spot on but for normal driving was about firm, good vid keep up the content 👌 😀

[@FezzaYT]

Thanks mate! Yeah, on track the stuff suspension setting was great on the MK3...but on the road...nah!

[@eppyz]

I remember my 2012 Evo X GSR. It had a 5 spd manual. On the Interstate at 70mph it would be about 3400 rpm. I averaged 15 mpg's. Didn't keep it long traded my Evo 9 MR for it. Mistake🙄 Safe travels my friend👍

[@FezzaYT]

Thanks mate! We're so used to a sixth gear these days. It's hard to get used to the lack of it!

[@mikeschafer2474]

I would look into putting different struts on the car the bumps look very harsh but fun on a back twisty road!

[@FezzaYT]

Yeah, it needs some softer struts for sure. The current ones are practically solid 😅

[@robc9136]

that suspension! reminds me of the mk3 rs in stiff suspension mode. I can only take it for about 1 minute before feeling ill haha

[@FezzaYT]

Oh yes, the stuff suspension on the MK3 is only ok for track. On the road it is literally back breaking 😅

[@trut52]

This part of the motorway is really bumpy I remember us flying on one bad bump on the way to the airport.

[@abrahamg4005]

That Audi badge made no sense, yet we do have to be inclusive and accepts however it identifies itself. Hopefully you do not regret the purchase, I believe it is still one of the best looking hatchbacks ever made.

[@FezzaYT]

Lol! Yes, we just have to accept the badge 🤣. No regrets with the car, just need to dial down the stiffness a little before it destroys my back 🥴

[@martpsx1]

Dont get that many bumps in the road in uk motorways lol

[@FezzaYT]

You don't really feel them so much on a "normal" car 😊

[@paulmerrett5939]

I got confused with the new Audi badging. My mate had an A6 40 tdi courtesy car and i said fair play them giving you a 4ltr v8 diesel 😂 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@FezzaYT]

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[@CarFocused]

Justin have you considered a Mk2 Focus RS? Be interested to hear your thoughts on one. It’s been grim here weather wise, you must be itching to get back to Spain 😂

[@FezzaYT]

I've never actually driven one. My mate had one and he loved it. I'm always tempted by them in the classifieds 😁

[@CarFocused]

@@FezzaYT get it done 😁

[@lindsaydempsey5683]

Stock suspension? Seems really harsh, making me appreciate my 2014 Focus ST, very comfortable to drive while still having good handling.

[@FezzaYT]

It's not stock. I think it's stiffer than standard but I've never driven a standard one so I can't compare. But they were criticised for being way too stiff. Which is certainly the case with mine ☺️

[@fatwalletboy2]

Yrah see what you mean it does look mega bumpy.....pity they didnt fit dampers you could adjust back then like the VW dcc of today.flick a switch and youre in confort setting.

[@FezzaYT]

I need to soften it a bit somehow...it's way too harsh 😅

[@purplehazeffc]

OK. On the same trip. The RS MK1 or the Suzuki Jimny ?? Tough choice I know..

[@FezzaYT]

Lol! Tough call 😅

[@spakkawasp4680]

Yours looks like it drives like mine and I've got GAZ coilovers. I sometimes find myself coming out the seat on really bumpy roads 🤣. What suspension are you running? I was thinking of going back to stock as previous owner fitted the coilovers and I'm not a fan.

[@FezzaYT]

Lol! I know what you mean about coming out of the seat!! Mine isn't stock. I don't know what it's got. I am looking at returning it back to stock though, just for a little bit more comfort as I use it daily.

[@paulwright9656]

Is the suspension standard on yours Justin because I know they were fairly firm when new but I can never remember being continually bounced in ours like you seem to be especially on roads as smooth as the AP-7? Mind you, I'm probably twice your weight!

[@FezzaYT]

Yeah, it's not standard. I'm going to look to soften it but first want to try it on track with this extreme set up 😅