Replacing some tired boot trim on my Mk2 Ford Focus RS.

So I decided to replace a couple of tired looking bits on the RS for some new items. Simple task but makes all the difference :)

[@jimmyjt16]

Good to see you back Gary. You and Adam Smith are the only ones I watch these day. RS is looking great 👍

[@CarFocused]

Thanks mate!

[@broadkamikaze]

Loving the updates especially the gear gaiter. You should be very proud of that RS it looks amazing 😍

[@CarFocused]

Thank you, just little bits here and there 😊

[@keithhedley1392]

Nice to see you back making videos looking forward to some summer driving

[@CarFocused]

Thanks mate. I need to get some stuff sorted for the channel soon!

[@markb68]

Hello mate it’s great to have you back and to see the mighty RS again even in the garage (which is the best place with this weather!). The boot trim looks good and the gaiter is a definite result too. Look forward to the next one mate. 👍🏻

[@CarFocused]

Thanks Mark! Hope all is well your end!

[@simontaylor3211]

Nice work Gary. Good little freshen up 💪🏻

[@CarFocused]

Thanks mate. Slowly but surely 😊

[@jungleistmassiv]

I recently replaced both those panels on my ST, it made a big difference. I did enquire with my local ford dealer about those other small trims you mentioned at the start of the video. One was unavailable, the other side was very expensive. Next job for me is to dye the parcel shelf black with fabric dye. I've used it plenty of times before for various things and its always worked well.

[@CarFocused]

The little touches make a big difference don’t they. Thanks for the info regarding the other two pieces - I might actually try mu local scrap yard to see what’s about - you never know. Any idea if they did a black parcel shelf at all? Dying seems to be an interesting alternative, hope it works out 👍🏻👍🏻

[@valterRS]

Lovely job Gary , i changed my rear panel trim a few years ago really makes a big difference!

[@CarFocused]

Thanks mate. Sometimes the simple jobs can be nicely satisfying 😊

[@russellwade7810]

Yeah it's been rubbish the weather for getting the rs out am probably doing less mileage avery year. Looking forward to the ford show's this year 👍

[@CarFocused]

Praying for a decent summer 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@MatW1234]

Looking good Gary! Need to sort the spoiler rattle on mine now, first drive of the year tonight and it’s awful 🙉

[@CarFocused]

Ah man it’s so annoying isn’t it! Easy fix though and well worth it!

[@leewilliams9158]

Hi Gary, new to the channel, I don’t live too far away from that dealership. Ha ha nice rs 👍

[@CarFocused]

Haha small world 😬 I need to have a road trip one day and get some photos there with the car 👌🏻

[@JL-us7wb]

Slowly bust surely she’s being restored! Look forward to more videos

[@CarFocused]

😃 thanks dude!

[@David-rv9kj]

actually thinking about putting some alcantara or suede material on all gray plastics in the interior, its a big job but ive seen one RS where it was done and i must say it takes the RS interior to another level

[@CarFocused]

I actually saw a white MR375 Clubsport on Instagram that has just had an alcantara trim fitted. It’s not for me but it was done well 👍🏻

[@lastexile1187]

The trims are absolutely identical on any mk2 focus hatchback, only difference is the facelifts have a different boot door trim

[@CarFocused]

Yea that’s right mate 👍🏻

[@FordPerformanceManiac]

Hello Gary did some great restoration job there. Congrats. I find a difficulty replacing my licence light. By removing the upper boot trim as you did is there a way that i can access to the back side of the said lump plastic so that i can push it outwards?

[@CarFocused]

To remove the number plate lights you just have to insert a small flat head screwdriver into the little hole at the end of the lens and pop them out - no need to remove boot trim etc 👍🏻

[@adimartin217]

Hi! What is the parts# for the first trim?

[@garymorris801]

Nice touch gazza

[@CarFocused]

Yea these little jobs make a difference after a while 😁

[@Birmingham_racing]

Nobody wants to go out in this horrible weather but I'm a postman so I'm use to it haha

[@CarFocused]

Are you a shorts all year round kind of postie?!😂

[@Birmingham_racing]

@@CarFocused no not been there long enough for that only been doing it a few months so my bother hasn't adjusted to it as much as those guys

[@CarFocused]

@@Birmingham_racing well good luck, hope it all goes well 😊👊🏻

[@shaunlovesey4689]

Looks brand new now with the new bits of trim....you highlighted the horrible two bits of sticky film which Ford employed to act as tailgate bump stops....always wound me up over 3 years of ownership as they always came away....Ford coughed up the cash for proper rubber ones on the mk3 so why they couldn't do it on the mk2 is anyones guess....Yours has worn well....mine if it's still around will be 15 years old in July...can;t believe how times flown..

[@CarFocused]

Thanks mate. Yes it’s really annoying how Ford cut corners on certain things which created subsequent weak points in terms of rust / wear. End up spending a lot of time correcting their cock ups 🙈

[@t238]

If you had a MK1 RS would you get rid for a MK2?

[@CarFocused]

I used to have a Mk1 mate, loved it, but out of the 3 I’ve owned the Mk2 has been my favourite 😃

[@leespeirs7949]

No way I have been searching for one of them gear trims for years do u no if there is another one for sale

[@CarFocused]

There is one on eBay now - or there was! Have a look…

[@leespeirs7949]

Had a look but it may have sold can't see it

[@CarFocused]

@@leespeirs7949 ah bugger. Was there last night!

[@keithstapleton7805]

devil is in the detail

[@CarFocused]

I only realised watching the video back that one of the metal clips on the slam panel stayed in the hole - so I must have pushed it through when fitting the new panel - thought it was a bit stubborn on that end 🙈🤦🏼‍♂️

[@keithstapleton7805]

@@CarFocused I saw it, assumed you'd left it off the corresponding post on the trim. Either way a good wallop did the trick.

[@CarFocused]

@@keithstapleton7805 I can only assume it vacated the hole as it’s sat nice and flush. Oh well, lost forever 😂

[@keithstapleton7805]

@@CarFocused as long as it doesn’t rattle like the one inside the boot lid on my Fiesta did.

[@CarFocused]

@@keithstapleton7805test run didn’t reveal any rattles thankfully 😁

[@matthewruss]

Drive mine rain or shine 😊

[@CarFocused]

So do I! Just my Cupra rather than the RS haha.

[@youtuber-cc8sx]

Second 🥈

[@TheBigLebowskix]

First 🥇

[@CarFocused]

Loser 😂

[@TheBigLebowskix]

@@CarFocused 😘

[@CarFocused]

@@TheBigLebowskix maybe I should issue prizes for first comments…?!😂

[@TheBigLebowskix]

@@CarFocused Test drive in the RS ?