Owning A Focus RS, Modified Car Review

Owning A Focus RS, Modified Car Review
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[@ryanoniel5986]

"As they get older they will go down in price" nope, therye already increasing in value , amazing amazing beast

[@richardgoodman3174]

Ryan Oniel agreed - going one way and I love mine

[@dxbz410]

Richard Goodman Not reallt, they have gone down in value after the mk3 has come out.

[@zaink7037]

Yeah they are holding their values. Good ones are going for around 17k. Thing is though you can get the newer RS for around 6 - 8k more. No hate but you can get faster cars for cheaper like a TTS which are going for around £12k and probably are cheaper to run. The RS looks cooler obviously.

[@THEGHOSTMAKER1]

@@zaink7037 as an invest.ent the Rs mk1 and mk2 will keep a value and are now on the rise. Audis fall in value rapidly

[@zaink7037]

@@THEGHOSTMAKER1 that's true. I saw some mk2 RSs going for more than the mk3. Would love a green mk2

[@avrilcadabra]

Only brought 50 of these into Australia, my theory in life is if you are going to buy a car buy it in it's highest performance model.

[@JamieFYD]

+Avrilcadabra oh really? they are everywhere in the UK, off the top of my head i can think of about 8 the live around were i do ha!

[@greekstallion]

+Avrilcadabra They brought 315 to Australia.

[@avrilcadabra]

greeksta11ion that would explain why I see them more than I should

[@drlau9]

I like your videos! There's simply too many people reviewing cars that are unattainable! Good choice of cars and straight up honest opinions! Keep it up!

[@greenjaydee]

Both the ST and RS are awesome cars, in fact - the Focus in general is. Each model in a different way suits different roles and people. But I've heard someone refer to an ST as a Dolphin and the RS as a Shark before, and I think that comparison is quite fitting. The RS looks menacing and is the one to have fun in. The ST is the toned down, happy looking car with a bit more bite when you put your foot down when compared to the standard and sports models (Zetec-S etc). If you have the money it has to be the RS, otherwise the ST is a great alternative which still packs a punch

[@mattluxton8802]

If I wanted to go out and buy a hot Focus it could only ever be the RS. Looks more aggressive. More power. Just overall more special than an ST. Don't get me wrong I like the ST but with a fast Ford an RS anything is always the best!

[@saakibmohammed9979]

love your Channel, it's good to see the Japanese market abundant in UK, here in nz it's quite the same

[@MrChrisInit]

So you can't crash into anything, sort of. Brill haha, subbed :) IOW roads are fun for giving it some stick.

[@Brickinasock]

cheers jamie. thats a lot of power!

[@_BrettHamblin_]

Awesome review man :D Running a stage 1 ST 180 at the moment. The RS is definitely going to be my next car. Also, do you know what blow off he is running?

[@CarlsModsClass]

It would depend on what mods I'd could do to both but I know the RS sounds better and you get more pop's and bangs from the exhaust when cold or hot .

[@daveingley366]

I DID buy the ST instead, it was a tough choice but I couldn't warrant the 10k (at the time) price difference. Plus I needed a 5 door :D Great vids btw!

[@JamieFYD]

+Dave Ingle thats it man, the price difference is pretty big so its something to think about, thanks man!

[@martinjennings299]

nice video! really wanted an RS but settled on an ST so have put deposit on that, should get it next week, will stage 1 remap it which will do me. Selling my EP3 after 2 years !

[@JamieFYD]

+martin jennings awesome man, EP3 is a great car but i don't think you'll be disappointed with an ST!

[@martinjennings299]

thanks Jamie! keep you the good work!

[@79munch]

Recirc valve is at the back of engine u get to it from under the car

[@colemorgan5079]

This is the best RS I've ever seen I want one so bad. Very professional video.

[@brookmini4402]

i got a2010 RS

[@12jamiegavin12]

Just picked up my first rs running the exact spec as this one......what a car it is!! 100% worth it over an st

[@qiqeh]

My mk2 ST with Bilstein, H&R, remap, blow-off valve, RS clutch, sway bars, wheel spacers and CAIS provides me a similar sensation, but still the RS looks apart. Best hot hatch ever.

[@jamesjcoomber1887]

Definitely the Ford Rs mk2 😍. That sounds mint

[@sebounet42100]

beautiful !!!! what is the dump valve?

[@paulshutts]

Great vids dude

[@vistron888]

Maybe you were hearing a different noise from where you were sat but sounded to me like the tyres scrabbling between gear changes or the clutch being shagged :-) Unless that was the intention, of course.

[@_BrettHamblin_]

Anyone got an idea on the BOV setup to get that flutter?

[@archiedoughballs6599]

i would absolutley love one

[@jurgenvdberg5284]

Is the sututu sound just the induction kit ? Or is it a recvalve ?

[@wrx2hot4u]

ffs the flutter sound is back pressure hitting the turbo blades which is actually not great for turbo longevity. the only part a bov will play is to not do its job and return pressure back to the turbo.

[@Xavipie91]

will they really go up in price because the offers I get are just stupid , I driven about 60k km and it's in perfect condition

[@ThePaperchaser1000]

whos remap is it running? mountune ,Colin's ,Dreamscience

[@oiudsaf]

What set of blow off valves do you have on that rs

[@deano1864]

I got st same shape. 8 grand difference about. Spend 4 grand on my St and pocket 4 and have still a car quick. Winner

[@Carlst17]

Correct me if I'm wrong?,but don't k&ns actually decrease performance slightly simply because they are open in the engine bay and normally close to the turbo and then sucking in even hotter air? Isn't a k&n panel filter best for performance?

[@iainmurray9961]

+Carl Talbot if they're positioned badly then yes, you're right. Hotter air is less dense, so if the filter is at the back of the engine and only getting hot air, then it's unlikely you'll actually get any performance gains other than induction noise. Mine is behind the front fog light to maximise the amount of cold air it can get!

[@iainmurray9961]

+Carl Talbot a K&N panel filter wouldn't allow enough air flow on a fairly highly modified car...

[@reallybrokenalways]

To a point yes, the better airflow is great but the MAF/IAT/ECU also need to know this. Older cars fitted with MAF usually gain nothing, modern cars usually respond better as they are able to pickup the increased flow and adjust fueling. With the increase in modern cars fitted as standard with Wideband O2 sensors instead of the older narrow band type is part of the reason. They can detect and adjust, but this still has a limit.

[@iainmurray9961]

GFB Developments it will be running an ecu tune as well, so im sure it's all good ;)

[@MrStamford78]

Around town and in traffic maybe but foot down you will have no power loss.

[@jakehinley879]

Sick videos! How do you get insured on so many different cars if you don't mind me asking?

[@fuji1990]

He'll either have a traders policy which allows you to drive any car Third Party but you have to prove that your using the traders policy for business reasons i think? If not then as long as your over 25 then most insurance policies on your car allow you to drive any car Third Party as long as the car you are driving is insured

[@CraigsChannel]

+Jake Hinley He's probably covered to drive they third party threw his own car insurance, my company let me drive anybodys car with the owners consent as long as it's not a least or rented car

[@brunokenis9825]

Do you know what recirculation valve is on the car? The turbo chatter when you shift is amazing!

[@JamieFYD]

+Bruno Kenis i dont unfortunately but i will ask the owner and put it in the description

[@brunokenis9825]

That would be great, Thanks

[@DazzaST225]

+Bruno Kenis from what i have seen its a group A filter thats giving the noise. the recirc valve will be between a mountune/autospecialist or collins

[@Monstero5o]

+Bruno Kenis You block the BOV to it sends back the boost to the turbo, its called Turbo Flutter. Search Ford Falcon FG XR6t flutter.

[@RIDGIEDESIGNS]

+Jamie_FYD hey Jamie did you find this out? interested as well.

[@intoallsorts]

Nice video mate. Just bought one

[@JamieFYD]

+Richard Taylor good lad! awesome cars

[@michael922551]

take me for a drive lol my uncle has a blue one just shy of 400bhp from island

[@panamera53]

It'll either be a Focus or a WRX STI brand new.

[@katlego_thatguy9827]

Ooooooh that turbo spool.

[@rsiguy1980]

this RS will always hold its value as it was a limited edition where as the new one coming isn't. .I have the 2.5 ST making around 320bhp..I am at a cross roads whether to buy this RS or the new one as this looks much better and is a 5cyl

[@RWL2012]

You've answered your own question pretty much haha with 3 reasons for buying the mk2 RS

[@Yii00T]

Haha mint seeing someone enjoy the "chatter" of a Recirc lol👍. Love my ST currently running stage 4 Turbo x has basically Rs kit minus turbo setup. KMS Thunderstorm is mental Exhaust note as well. I'm running 360bhp 430lb torque. Stage 1 RS boys territory lol. Bola B1s 9.5j ET35 so the stance looks nuts lol.

[@JamieFYD]

+Andy Innes awesome set up man, can see why these and the ST's are so popular after driving this one!

[@Yii00T]

For sure lol. The noise of mine is unreal lol. I was laughing watching your expression and that giggle you get from driving 1 haha😂. So much fun 👍

[@Yii00T]

*****​ what do you drive yourself?. My engine bay is maaad also lol.

[@JamieFYD]

+Andy Innes at the moment I'm driving a 94' toyota soarer, but have had many diffrent cars (theres actually a video on my channel of them all haha!) so i am relatively biased on most of the cars i have driven as i never have a real favourite car i just enjoy the different experience each one gives you

[@Yii00T]

Sweet enough👍. Love mine and I think as you said the ST is more comfortable I have 40mm H&R springs so sits very nice and is still comfortable👍

[@chrisking2924]

great sound awesome car.

[@clarke89]

Lovely car don't feel you done the car any justice really regarding figures I'm pretty sure it's miles apart from the ST and regarding buying one unless you want 5 door over 3 anyone essentially interested in an st would probably want an RS if they could have one over the st there's no downsides.

[@Pooiepirate]

really enjoyed your style of review

[@JamieFYD]

+Pooiepirate thanks man!

[@TheSuperEllery]

is that a dump or butterfly valve and what make is it? sounds mint

[@xGiLL]

+Ellery o,neil turbo flutter, after he lets off the throttle the air's travelling backwards through the turbo

[@JMRXOfficial]

im 19 and thinking of buying my first as its the first year i can actually insure one! the way i see it i can either afford a specced out ST or a standardish RS and i just cant decide...!

[@JamieFYD]

+martin2605 i agree with this guy, get the RS if you can got one bud, you can always build a good RS over time after getting the base car!

[@T2oys]

good luck trying to get a reasonable quite on either mate, you're 19 so the insurance companies think that you have very little experience. I would wait until about 23-24 to get either when my NCD is built up if I were u

[@JMRXOfficial]

Honestly buddy its not that bad i had the total same attitude as you but its really not bad they wanted 1800 for the year on the rs one off payment but to pay monthly was disgusting was asking like 800 a month i know it doesnt make sense i got my RS anyway and im in love we it

[@rabmc]

Sounds like a Similar "flutter" to my Sierra Cosworth.

[@RyanRedfern]

great car...

[@unstoppableforcevsimmovabl1701]

That noise that the car makes during gear shift , what's it called again

[@jadenroberts787]

turbo flutter/chatter

[@maxfernyhough8337]

Blow off valves

[@katlego_thatguy9827]

Turbo spool

[@B37N13]

i would buy an rs all day long over an st. it just looks better and sits alot nicer

[@Beeton93]

Also close to 20k more lol

[@michaelgoodwin593]

What gives the compressor surge? Is it the filter?

[@NickF14]

+Michael Goodwin I imagine so mate. Normally a cone /pod filter / induction kit will increase the turbo spool and noise. In this case it's a K&N Induction kit, so that's probably what it'll be mate.

[@Tobypleass]

Forge actuator

[@jordonhewitt9721]

nice

[@THEGHOSTMAKER1]

The st is a nice car but comparing it to the Rs model isnt really even although the share the same engine. The Rs has different internals differentvturbo different injectors wider stance a diff better dampers and diff seats. Standard power 225 st vs standard 300 rs do the same mods to the st as the rs and the rs is still ahead all the time. And price wise an rs with 30,000 miles is still going for the same price as they were new 7 years ago. Sts are 2 to 4 k now. I like both cars but preffer the rs and how they drive.

[@wallkieran93]

rs all day much prefer the styling and it is a rs and might rise in value in years to come bit idk.

[@97MRALIG]

480p :(

[@stephenwilson2027]

i have an ST, cant justify RS, to be fair cant make a case for the ST other than noise an entertaining drive. Tech at road side have made 150 mph pointless. These toys have to be enjoyed before society makes them obsolete

[@BarkandBeyond01]

How do you get it to make that noise ?

[@_BrettHamblin_]

+JonSnowJnr It sounds like a Sequential blow off valve to me. Not sure what brand though, I want to find out :D

[@Uhuss-qq6cq]

that sound is because of the turbo dump valve

[@brookmini4402]

i got a 2010 RS

[@deanpedley]

no ive got a st3 thats just as quick as its been modified id sooner buy a evo x or a scooby wrx sti 2015/16 than the rs tbh

[@brookmini4402]

rockaby baby rockaby i got you rockaby baby rockabyaaa arrrrrrr rockaby aaa arrrrrr she got a 6 year old ges the song?

[@johnmichael985]

gonna do a vid on a mk3 st far fuck sake

[@gilbert243]

That ridiculous squirt of air is just silly. Not necessary.

[@Axel1058]

I'm buying the ST because there is no RS avaialable in my country. Haha

[@patrick04._47]

mondeo st220 is way better an faster box standard

[@SilliusSodus]

Patrick P_J_P Nah 0-60 in a MK2 RS is 5.95 seconds 0-60 in an ST-220 is about six :// tbh I love the sound of the V6 and I5

[@Matthew-jn7ss]

7.4 actually. the rs shits all over the mondeo st in every department. there is a reason you can pick up a st220 for around 3 grand and the cheapest rs is 18k plus.

[@Matthew-jn7ss]

Complete and utter bollocks

[@steve_and_lolas_hikes]

Rip that chav valve off!!!

[@sripower]

It doesn't have one.

[@TheCuntreeboi]

The price difference on the st and rs is approx 10K and with the rs your not getting 10k wortth more of car by a long way. The st is not comparable as many mods have been done to the rs but weather it fronts the massive price difference is up to the buyer. For me its a very expensive badge but at least by the time they got to the rs ford did manage to sort that shody engine they put in the st. They really had gave the Volvo engine a bad name pre RS.

[@stevenmillar8810]

nothing compares to the old rs cosworth ford need to get them back in toe for a new legend

[@brookmini4402]

i got a 1983 ford escort RS

[@sb4bm]

That's never 400bhp .. And obviously you can warrant the difference St' are shit very slow and look crap

[@JamieFYD]

+sb4bm owner claims around 400 with mods, but who am i to know ha!

[@JamieFYD]

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[@_7.8.6]

You're paying for the "RS" badge

[@chrisking2924]

great sound awesome car.