Owning A Focus ST, Modified Car Review

Owning A Focus ST, Modified Car Review
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[@jacksdad2001]

I owned two ST's loved them both I now own a Mk2 RS

[@GooseFat]

Just wanted to say I've been wanting an ST for years I finally took the plunge seeing your smile after driving a modified one I went to a garage that specialises in them, electric orange ST-3 dream science remap, mongoose from the turbo exhaust, airtec inter cooler, airtec CAIS goes really well! Keep them coming dude, Peace.

[@focusedman5759]

Ive had mine a year now.. mountune alloy intercooler..mountune cat back exhaust..mountune remap, k&n filter..just fitted RS clutch and flywheel...great car...very reliable as a daily and fun too..a bit thirsty..but hey..smiles per mile😁

[@JamieFYD]

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[@deanpedley]

pre face and face lift focus st are the best ones imo....the new focus st looks plain and the cabin is awful

[@Mr_Cholmondley_Warner]

Worst thing is they're not available with 3 doors, I think ford really fucked up there!

[@davidparkes5469]

Buckle up Buckaroos Exactly!!

[@ryanseptember9058]

I've had mine for 3 years and I just started modifying it. I will be doing a Downpipe, Software and Intercooler in the week. I can't wait to hear and feel the result!

[@hellno8571]

Ryan September what are the results bro?

[@ryanseptember9058]

hell no I have done an induction, software, Intercooler and Full exhaust. I haven't been on the dyno recently but before the full exhaust I was making 206kw and 456nm. they have put a different tune on with the exhaust so I think it should be making about 215kw and just under 500nm

[@bogy999]

Lowering these on springs only and you say it feels fine. Try adding Bilstein b8 shocks and the difference is amazing. I've got a 300bhp jobby and I think that's more than enough power without adding a limited slip diff. I've also upgraded the brakes as it can get a bit squeaky bum time at speed. Most fun and fast car I've ever owned. mpg is shockingly bad but it's a small price to pay for all that noise and pops and bangs. Nice video by the way mate

[@mrwelder8342]

Just got an st 2011 ,love it cant stop smiling mate ;)

[@thebezzochannel7206]

I own one and love it. I was looking at a megane 225 after having a clio sport before but wasn't finding great examples for my budget. Found a nice st that had been looked after low mileage belts done etc. So I got it I'm now six months down the line and I love it. So far it has a forge recirc is lowered on bilstein suspension and has a dreamscience remap and cold air intake. Next bits for it will be some exhaust mods and definitely a bigger intercooler as the o.e one is tiny! Keep up the channel and the good work!

[@markjones2547]

alright Jamie another nice vid. I ran one of these for 4 years and enjoyed it for the most part. ( shit on fuel ) lol but that t5 lump sounds nice. competition wise theres a few. Megan 225 golf gti astra vxr civic type r lean cupra mazda 3mps. I found all the above to be really close. hope everyone agrees. keep up the good work lad

[@JamieFYD]

+Mark Jones thanks man, yeah i think they are very good competitors although i am yet to jump into a MPS and a Leon Cupra, fingers crosses i will in the future and will be able to do a good comparison on them

[@euanscotland]

Also had one for a year. Put 40k on the clock in 13 months. Bought it for work as I was doing loads of miles all over uk. Paid me 45p a mile for 1st 10k then 25p a mile for the rest. Great cars, shit on fuel. Averaged 17mpg.

[@xGiLL]

I'm picking one up tomorrow, only done 20k miles and still stock. Gonna keep it for a few years and then start modifying too!

[@widge59able]

I've owned a zafira gsi, remapped 3.5, vxr turbo, huge straight line speed, but I just got a focus dreamscience remapped st3 full decat piper exhaust ,huge difference in drivablity comfort,more sporty, different power bands to both cars,zafira 3.5 is zippy, but focus got bundles of torque past 50. St does it easily for me

[@rowanlewisuk]

You asked for us to let you know how you are doing, I think you are doing a good job. Easy to watch and very clear. I think you should include at least a minute of the following three things in every video -- Handling- Power- Real world use and costsNo need to go into too much detail but i'd like I know :)

[@neilastragtemania]

I bought st because my old toy was a mk2 Astra get, and the fun I had in that was beyond exciting, 4 year rebuild project whit 100 shot of nitrous, sadly when I was doing my videos clutch was slipping new clutch and it shocked everyone, but a family split and a move and the fact I had nowhere to continue to complete any work so I let her go, bought 14 plate gtc which was nice but a bit flat, and I wanted the fun back, and the focus was one of my sons favorites and after a test drive I bought mine on the spot, 09 plate 60k but she drives perfect in every way, 3" turbo back no cat derived fit atmospheric dump valve, cold feed intake, she's having large fmic set for 3rd Oct standard wheels at the moment on 25mm spacers all round, 19s going on next year, with 1000cc injectors then remap to 330 I hope, other bits front lower upper grills, front splitter, I have bonnet vents just got to get someone to set em on fo me, I'm on my second exhaust now and she sounds fantastic with the DV blowoff, may even install my nitrous kit just for show, and I call my blue lady 'Hummingbird' 👍

[@Havark420]

I purchased a 58 plate 5 door 2 weeks ago, lowered and has the exhaust because i cant dont like the standard look at all. I love it too bits you described this car exactly how i would. I have not turned off the traction control yet but now i have watched this i will give it ago.

[@zakgelsthorpe8694]

I have a 2008 Ford Focus ST, near looked back since if anyone else is getting one or has one I would suggest getting the cobra (Venom Range) exhaust it's fairly loud but give the attention your asking for in a ST. Bearing in mind I'm 19 so want the attention 😜

[@plowize]

I bought a st 500 had it lowed got a scorpion on k and n filter with airtec intercooler just need a re map { need to save up again} but when its done your welcome to try it

[@justincrawley101]

Really good videos man :) nice quality with a really good delivery from yourself. Keep up the awesome work dude!

[@JamieFYD]

Thanks dude I really appreciate it!

[@JamieFYD]

Thanks dude :)

[@brandonpage4160]

I own a Ford Focus mk2 1.8 tdci zetec 3 door and it’s been made to look just like a st

[@woooster17]

On my 2nd ST (current EO ST-2) never modded either of them, until now...vids like this don't help lol Mods: Cobra 20/40 springs SCC front poly bushes Cobra Venom cat-back exhaust DreamScience remap running Perf+ White Borla B1 wheels Great vid mate, keep them coming!

[@TheDavidloxley]

I was lucky enough to have a choice, i test drove a couple ST's and found they were a little bit cheap feeling compared to the VXR and Seat Leon Cupra. I ended up buying the Seat and haven't regretted it, I do love the looks of some Focus ST's but i see so many molested examples around where it live it ruined them for me. Driving around now I haven noticed how common they are but they don't stand out that well, Some ST's have been done up tastefully around my area and when you come across them I still look twice.

[@deano1864]

I got the same st225 in frozen white. Remapped, section 59 decat other bits n bobs and it is amazing :)

[@RWL2012]

I didn't realise the ST of this generation stayed in production after the RS came out!

[@neillewis8279]

I was looking at this shape focus ST, but decided to go for a 2005 Impreza WRX STI. (Blobeye). Just so I could have the 4-wheel drive. They both sound and look great and with a few mods the BHP is easily increased!

[@brandonbowling3864]

Loving the vids Jamie if anything I think you should add some of the specs into the reviews? Cruise control sound systems stuff like that but other than that mint keep them coming !👍🏼

[@ThePaperchaser1000]

owned a pre face lift for 4 years in EO ..modified up to 300bhp ....but had to sell for the money to go towards a mortgage ....but now on the look for another....Best car I owned ,Best sound ,Best drive ...wouldnt drive anything else Apart from a Focus RS Mk 2 .....don't like the Mk 3 Focus or the new RS...you can keep it. . .

[@trials4eva2k9]

loving these vids helped me out alot please keep them up! so fun to watch never fail to make me laugh😂

[@JamieFYD]

+lewis thompson hah thanks man!

[@jordanhornby7817]

Main rivals Astra VXR obvs Leon cupra, golf GTI, R32, civic type R and even a BMW 130i, for me though gotta be Leon cupra.

[@izzieyoung3295]

i love to buy one the ford focus rs500 they sound Awesome with the pop and backfiring

[@LeShiznit]

Love ur vids! Would be awesome to see a review of a Mondeo ST220

[@azzy274]

I purchased an ep3 a couple of months ago (after wanting one ever since I was 17) can honestly say even now I'd still choose it everything over a focus st or astra vxr. its hard to explain but it just has that fun factor you don't quite get from others. You can tell honda spent a long of time and engineering to create it and it shows I absolutely love it. I have nothing against focus 's or astra's at all but the ep3 was always my first choice.

[@JamieFYD]

+Azzy B this is it mate, if you were to drive the back to back, i think that would be how people would see the difference

[@MultiDaniel126]

got around 7000 quid to spend wanted a st for ages test drove st3 mk2 went really well and felt nice to drive not sure if there worth that much low mileage ones are expensive

[@mroneill9748]

i would love to get an st but cant justify spending 7K to insure it as well as the fuel. stick with my diesel focus for now until insurance comes down i think

[@plowize]

I own a st 500 2008 had it modified just the normal air tec intercooler k''n filter de cat and a scorpion exhaust and a re map it is quick now I want a R S but the pennies are hard to come by { just carnt afford one ]

[@MoonpieMagic10]

bit of a late comment, good alternative is the volvo s40/c30 T5 as that st has a volvo engine 😉 I have the S40 as it's more discrete than the St but just as fast and modded similar.

[@rextetron]

I've got an S40 T5 AWD R-design manual with BSR intake and ECU tune. Also fitted with Eibach lowering springs. The engine sound is great and it also goes pretty nicely - when it's slippery too. I also think that the S40 (also C30/V50) looks damn good, such as the ST. However the Volvo seats are on the comfy side, and there are no real sporty feelings in the cabin. It's definitely not a track day car, but a nice, fast, awesome sounding quick cruiser.

[@dannySTjames]

I love your channel Super Cars of London is abit out of my depth as I cant relate to the cars they drive but youve actually helped me find a new car which is a focus ST which i am now madly in love with.. Keep working for us working class 💪👌👍👍 thanks

[@JamieFYD]

+Danny Unwin thats what its all about man, bit more realistic cars is what its all about! haha thanks man!! :D

[@tomfum]

If you want to turn traction control fully off on the ST, you have to be stationary and hold it down for 10 seconds, until the light goes off then you will see how good that car handles. I miss my ST a little bit, i dont miss being part of the chavvy culture that is every ST owner popping and banging the car. so boring.

[@domalom1125]

I've been wanting a 350 z for a few montha now they're going for around 6 to 8k but I'm starting to really like the st now

[@masitraproductions977]

ExPortal owned both. Both great in completely different ways. Focus is faster once tuned.

[@alistairmacfarlane8963]

jamie, awesome video man, but what do you prefer and would recommend out of the astra vxr and this pal

[@JamieFYD]

+Alistair Macfarlane its a hard decision mate, tbh i think it would go down to wether you like the looks of one rather than the other because they are both so good!

[@alistairmacfarlane8963]

+Jamie_FYD cheers pal

[@kevinwaters1870]

Just been watching your videos... Ep3 type r or focus st? What you reckon can't decide , I'm sort of leaning towards st at the moment

[@dannysmith6776]

+kevin waters TYPE R ...

[@bunkaaa8726]

Ahh the new kid with the old volvo t5 Lump, please do a Volvo 850 t5 (mine) :)

[@laubmal]

Great Vid man. I got mine (also 2010) about 4 months ago and got a decat downpipe and removed the middle box and stage 1 software on it. Now I love the car even more. It pops and bangs like a beast. So i agree with you, if you get the car stock its nice but doing something to make the car a little louder then its even more of a joy to drive. Smiles per gallon:D

[@roboboyo]

hi mate, sorry to dig this old vid out, was just wondering what type of scorpion exhaust this has, res? non res? also, does it drone? thanks man

[@oiudsaf]

I went for the 2010 0 60 rs complete different machine I like the st love the rs

[@stuee_mk1stuee_mk169]

What you want? A medal?

[@BaldyDude]

a bit different I was looking at vxrs for a while never thought about a focus but I bought an m3, cabby lol

[@AdventuresWithEllie]

Could you see if you can do a review of the Mondeo 2.5T ?

[@michaelgoodwin593]

Whats the engine spec? Bigger turbo surely?

[@danielscott8628]

Might get this for first car - I know about insurance but I want it

[@danielscott8628]

It's happening!!! Haha cheers Jamie

[@michaelmcmillan8814]

I had one of these and stupidly sold it 2 years ago for a fn2 type r gt. They type r is getting traded in and I'll be picking up my second focus st on Sunday Haha! What dump valve is on this it sounds quite loud?

[@JaSe6969]

I'm torn between mk 2 st and Astra vxr, Ive seen you enjoy both. Purely based on driving enjoyment and smiles per hour which do you prefer mate? 👍

[@TheMinikid22]

+Jason Arrowsmith Just bought an rs from a guy who sells fast fords and vauxhalls. He said the vxr's are nice but the gearboxes in them are just shit. cant really comment myself never driven one

[@deanpedley]

+Jason Arrowsmith Buy a focus st3 jason ive had the astra vxr and ive now got a 2006 focus st3 running 320 bhp and its an awesome car it never gets used now as its only used as a 2nd car which is the reason i,m selling it

[@Deadmanvlogs1992]

I dont really like the newer cars one been brought up with the older cars if i owned a few cars it be a 1969/70 dodge charger keep it like vin diesels charger the other be a ford Capri mark 3 times as a rover v8 maybe super charged/turbo and the 3rd one soul be either a supra or a skyline r34 both will be almost exact same as Paul walkers

[@olly3187]

you need to do a cosworth review

[@ryanwyatt4416]

I've actually just bought this car

[@Roadwarrior92]

Nice one

[@johnmichael985]

why haven't you done a video on a mk3 ford focus st3 bud

[@HarveysBikeLife]

Videos dont do the ST MK2 justice my brothers got one and omg its orgasmic

[@mesco8200]

vxr or st. Get mk1 mazda3 mps. better power, better grip rarer too. unless you like attention then buy vxr or st

[@Nakke144]

I just bought one with 300hp. Goes like a stabbed rat.

[@xBenjourx]

+Nakke144 Depends on how much the rat's been stabbed...

[@xBenjourx]

+Willie Mammoth damn them trump supporters! :P

[@TheChindoboi]

What modifications were put in?

[@craigbell3256]

great video my st3 is my baby hahaha

[@MrMstevie192]

What are these cars like as daily drivers? What's reliability like and how many miles can you expect the engine to last before any major repairs? Thanks

[@ru55ells]

I've had a 3 door ST3 MK2 Facelift for quite a few years. I've done about 25K miles and I generally drive fairly normally. Maybe normally is the wrong word to use? as I don't rag it everywhere :). I replaced all 4 tyres not long after purchase and I've since gone through another set of front tyres (probably due to soon be replaced + the rears will need replacing again very shortly (It's about £120 a corner @ main dealer) I get roughly between 300 to 220 miles per tank - depending on how much motorway driving, or how many GTI's I encounter :) I have had the clutch master cylinder replaced twice. once under warranty and the other outside of the warranty of the aforementioned replaced cylinder (approx. £300 main dealer) + 1 battery. I have most of the manufacturer upgrades that come with a ST3 + keyless entry, the Bluetooth RS Sat Nav that incorporates the heating controls. I also have the Mountune exhaust. Jamie_FYD is absolutely right in this video... it makes all the difference and sounds great! The standard exhausts are quite tame in comparison. Personally I wouldn't want a 5 door, nor a non-facelift and I found that without the leather and stereo it isn't quite as nice inside. The MK3 ST is much nicer inside and gets a slightly better MPG, but without a 3 door option and minus a cylinder it kind of evens it up. It is very comfortable on long journeys and it predicts you'll get about 400MPG on its 50 litre tank.... if you stick to 60MPH. I've never quite managed to do this, but it's probably right. Driving around town is fine, if you have the 3 door you might be advised to be choosy where you park. the doors are big and other drivers like to snuggle up next to me - making it tricky to get in. I still enjoy it. I liked the idea of owning a VXR - which is a bit quicker in a straight line, but it looked quite similar to my partners fairly speccy old Astra inside (not the seats of course). the road Tax bracket was also more appealing than a EVO, as was the service intervals. I thought the Golf looks slightly less exciting, both inside and out - albeit a highly rated car by some. IIRC speed wise it's somewhere between around a 325I, but I found you get more gadgets and less miles on the clock for similar money. Hope this helps in someway

[@MrMstevie192]

Thanks 😄 Was just asking since I'm going to upgrade from my nightmare 207 THP 150. Looking for something with power (not that I drive a car hard), that's practical and reliable. My 207 was in the garage 11 times within my first year of owning it. Timing chain, egr valve, faulty temperature warnings etc etc. So this time I'm trying to do as much research as I can. Got a budget of £7000. Would have went for a WRX but its hard to find one that's unmodified and doesn't have excessive miles

[@ru55ells]

Stephen Malloy OK mate. I'd imagine it'd feel quick compared to 150bhp. it has beyond diesel levels of torque, it'll go from 40mph in 6th to 130mph in no time at all (according to my friend) I guess you can get lucky or unlucky with cars, but mine has been okay and I think that's generally the reputation. Might be wise to avoid a orange one. Good luck mate

[@MrMstevie192]

Haha yeah. I'll avoid the orange ones. Thanks

[@RyanRedfern]

love the car...

[@DMLFC21]

What exhaust system is this?

[@jonsorensen3550]

love the video

[@paulbrannon4237]

I want 1 its just 220 hp is a bit low. after owning a 306 hp bmw

[@JamieFYD]

+paul brannon yeah i no whats you mean but with a couple of mods you can get them running good power if you wanted

[@ChromeFusion]

paul brannon Celtic tuning stage 2 map 322bhp

[@chrisgallighan1617]

If you wernt so far away you could of drove my cupra r dude

[@Lewissnicholls]

I've heard these don't handle too well, thoughts?

[@shorey66]

lewiss nicholls you heard wrong. All focus handle well. ST handles a bit better. RS handles a lot better.

[@StrengthUltimate]

I'd go for an EP3, I know its N/A but would get that over the ST

[@mattvaughan180]

I've had a ep3 and a st2 the ep3 is more rewarding to me. driving a car hard is to hit the redline and thrash it much like a 2 stroke motorbike, the st2 don't get me wrong was good but more of a for the masses hot hatch

[@theun-personing5674]

Linear is the word you're after. 😂

[@zetecs2010]

You have never driven a stock model yet you know that all the mods are worth it for this car you are reviewing. how is it a two door car when it is a hatchback(your words)? I bet you drive a lexus

[@johnyjackson6952]

id have the golf r32

[@snoop-doggviews637]

yah

[@charlietimes2770]

sweet!

[@dannyplush9568]

Does he own all these cars

[@baran.s8439]

Guys whats this on mpg, in my tt i avg about 10mpg 😂?

[@woooster17]

Subscribed 😊

[@davidnarayan8725]

brillant

[@prettybadusername]

Buys an ST, fits Landsail tyres to it...

[@thisWASengland]

Cheap tyres wtf.

[@MultiMegaGiga]

hey, where can i buy these red ford badges? thanks for answer

[@BIAxMalarkey]

Fredde96 they will be gel overlays try eBay.

[@tomyates5075]

Stay away from astra's, load of fucking crap! 😂

[@Coopz21x]

Standard these are hideous to drive