RESTORING OUR WRECKED 150,000 MILE MK2 FOCUS RS (PART 8)

[@EVILGT]

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[@adriansmith1410]

Got one I'm sick of keep tell me there is something wrong then clear it and it gives me different faults another piece of plastic shyte buya proper it of kid if your working on cars all the time 🤓✌️

[@chrisvectra5296]

Avoid Carly like the plague Woeful rubbish even worse customer service

[@adriansmith1410]

@@chrisvectra5296 totally agree proper crap and like you say customer service as crap someone's got rich out another gimmick the box is the only thing good on it✌️🤓

[@SU-88]

@EVILGT does ash do any private jobs or work for a garage that we can use?

[@EVILGT]

Unfortunately not mate. He’s not even a mechanic anymore ironically 😅👍🏼

[@radical675lt]

Before you seal/restore the underside you should watch TR Hamza’s video of him restoring the underside of his R36 Passat. It could be quite helpful

[@kierantilley2590]

Really glad to see you’re going a proper resto of the RS!

[@leebroadbent1340]

Ash… what a guy!!!.. Definitely needs to become a permanent fixture on the channel 👍🏼👍🏼

[@EVILGT]

I’m working on it 😅👍🏼

[@jonathanphillips6075]

Angry Ash 😂

[@DjNikGnashers]

Ben been loving the content on this car, thank you so much for all the hard work. I can't believe a Focus RS like this, which has so many faults, issues, and rust, is still about right on the money at 14 and a half grand. The Ford tax is ridiculous mate. Older M135i's are now available for this money, and will still be mint and completely rust free, with no faults, be much better quality interior, and be newer AND faster !

[@EVILGT]

They look great and drive great but yeah it’s surprising how well they hold their value based on the shocking quality

[@Nakke144]

@@EVILGT They are a good quality car, this one is just a crap example. Chassis and drivetrain is really sturdy and engine bulletproof when looked after. Ten year old Golf R's, german premium hatches etc. will all have had one or two engine rebuilds at this stage or failed dual clutch boxes etc., but these are really low maintenace cars compared to how special they are.

[@amato5232]

The wheel arches may have been your finest moment. For a guy who claims not to have known much, you're picking a lot up very quickly. The RS will be stunning. Everyone needs a mate like Ash. The GTE looks incredible

[@EVILGT]

I agree he’s mustard to be fair. Loves a good moan but he’s mustard 🤣👍🏼

[@Rik_D]

Ash says "your audience" but it should be "our audience" as we are watching him work his magic as well. He's now part of EvilGT as well :D

[@EVILGT]

I agree with that now! 👊🏼

[@markopolo9559]

Glad your sorting out the rear sub frame too as I didn't like seeing the rust on it. The car is going to be transformed once the underside chassis and subframes have been sprayed not forgetting the car should handle sweet too!

[@joshplayspoor2908]

Matt @armstrong 😂 this is why we love Ben

[@seshelbow336]

To centralise steering….turn full left lock, count turns to full right lock. Half that number, turn left half lock. Remove steering wheel and refit straight. Set tracking straight. Easy

[@joesmith7957]

I had a ultimate green one, had 20k miles and sold it 5 years later, bought a house wish I had just moved into the car :) I undersealed it before the rust and the guy at pumaspeed said it was one of the cleanest RS's he had seen.

[@ScotsBeats]

Would love to see some content on the Astra gte. Pretty much grew up in one of them ❤

[@vinimaguire8109]

Can we see a bit more of that GTE...I saw one of these at Stretford Arndale ..on bricks..!!!

[@adamreeves3602]

Need to see more of the gte had 2 of these and loved them

[@stebenit]

great content as usual , glad to see the rust underneath getting sorted...

[@chrisovgy1989]

the kuga awd system also fits mk2

[@markbaxter8003]

You’re in deep now Ben, no turning back, looking forward to the next instalment , quality viewing keep it up 👍🏼👊🏼

[@DaleSteel]

That's one of the best videos you've made so far.

[@EVILGT]

Thanks very much 🍻

[@FPV-TV419]

I doubt the track rod end lengths are the issue.... if the wheels were tracked straight.... thats why one is longer than the other... to compensate for the wheel/ hub offset. Looking forward to seeing the underbody restored! Who doesn't love an underbody resto!

[@EVILGT]

It’s only the Focus RS that uses these Revo knuckles so it can’t have the wrong ones on I don’t think 🤔

[@FPV-TV419]

​@@EVILGT I don't think it's got the wrong ones... I'm just thinking logically... if its tracked straight... but the wheel is sitting further out one side than the other ... the one track rod end will be longer than the other in its adjustment to compensate for the wheel sitting out further. If the track rod ends were adjusted to the same length... then one wheel would sit straight, the other would be out... but it wouldn't make any difference to the wheel hub sitting further out one side than the other. Not sure if that makes sense? 🤔 If the steering rack does NOT bolt to the subframe... then I'd guess the subframe was off centre and twisted... hence steering more one way than the other.

[@broadkamikaze]

This is a brilliant eye-opener for anyone buying an MK2 RS.. Well done guys great work 👍 👏 You deserve a few beers now 😂

[@andybrooks7908]

Ben ur content is effing brilliant lad , and ur turning that focus rs into the car it always should have been

[@EVILGT]

Thanks very much Andy 🙏🏻

[@miker7243]

Absolutely brilliant, love it

[@johnmelling9950]

You can buy non ford front anti roll bar ball joints for the RS. They are about 20 quid each. Loads of people on the owners club have used them with no issues. I have 2 here i bought months ago but never got round fitting them as i had the same problem as you trying to undo the nuts, plus you need a press to get them out of the knuckle.

[@EVILGT]

They are sold out everywhere mate 🙏🏻

[@gtisid]

think its called a P1 platform and volvo ford and mazda use a load of interchangeable parts, you'll probably find that sub frame on a s40 . The T5 engine is notorious for the turbo coming away from the head and headbolts falling out the turbo mount and also the top engine mount falling to pieces on the left hand side

[@ScotsBeats]

Also , good way to find what reverse sensors are gone, turn the ignition on (not running) put it in reverse then put your ear to each sensor around the car. The ones that tick are working. One that don’t tick don’t lol

[@EVILGT]

This can’t be true 👀👀

[@ScotsBeats]

@@EVILGT try it mate, definitely true

[@TheNorthernmunky]

Wow awesome video Ben and ash is doing great!! Nice to see doing all thing’s properly!

[@Izzy111R]

I'm no ford expert but I'd change those bushes if they come out. You have gone this far. Fair play to you for doing it right.

[@simonsherwood7169]

Love the channel and the banter

[@astra47420]

The astra gte love it fast back in the day 💯🙃

[@BiglumpADV]

Ben, you gotta keep the RS now the RS....3 has gone. Get it mint and use it, what an epic car to use daily

[@EVILGT]

We’ll see how we get on mate. It’ll probably have too much money tied up in it to keep it. 🥲

[@BiglumpADV]

@@EVILGT boo! 😭

[@darrenturner4352]

Class as always poor Ash Ha Ha

[@mjjr1000]

12:13 did you get underbody GTE envy lol 16:11 that should only make the rear or front of the wheel stick out more not all of it, check the hubs are correct and someone hasn’t fitted a normal focus or st one if it’s been crashed the step out from the suspension leg may be longer or shorter. Just a thought

[@EVILGT]

It’s only the RS that uses the Revo knuckle hubs mate so that’s definitely correct. A lot is getting replaced so hopefully something sorts it out 🤣👍🏼

[@Kingdonnerkebab]

Defo need a vid on the GTE Benji

[@matthewjones3915]

It’s like watching Yorkshire car restoration, the amateur version 😂 it’s going to be nice seeing the RS back on the road. It will definitely be worth it because the car deserves it. 👍 Jesus, that GTE is special ❤ great video can’t wait to see the next one ✌️❤️

[@stueg]

Hi Ben, thanks for the shout out on the live chat. Can you ask Ash who done the underside of the Astra, lol. Briliant content ben and thanks for the upload.

[@EVILGT]

Haha thanks mate 👍🏼

[@dannyauto5901]

Great work Ben boss episode. please can we see more of Ash he's a star❤🤟🤘💪👌

[@EVILGT]

Don’t tell him that he’ll want paying 🤣👍🏼

[@dannyauto5901]

@@EVILGT 🤣🤣🤣 you both worked hard there Ben ,well done💪💪 great content1❤️👌👌

[@simongrayson2838]

That gte is stunning underside is 10 out of 10 and with a red top turbo lump awesome

[@Kingdonnerkebab]

Absloutely top notch content. Just fyi my old 6000mile Focus mk2 RS was that rusty underneath, Fords are total rust buckets. 😂

[@EVILGT]

Jesus really?! 😵

[@Kingdonnerkebab]

@@EVILGTyep, came from Newcastle, full history. Had 3800 miles and was really rusty. I drove the rest in dry weather. Mate bought one new said his was the same. Loads of flaws on those cars, little sponges under rear spoiler to stop it rattling on window, front grilles rust for fun. Rear bumper rubs on rear quarters and rusts em. But boy do they look and sound the part, mine was Ultimate green.

[@brian.heslop.399]

Since I've still got me astra Sri turbo that GTE is mint he's don't great job on it and focus will be class when done 😃👍

[@EVILGT]

Cheers mate 👍🏼

[@lewisodea98]

Part number for the track rods is 166772, part plus warrington want £71.50 per side last time I asked as I need some myself. Hope this helps 👍🏻

[@EVILGT]

Yeah seen these mate thank you. Going to try something a little different 👍🏼

[@lewisodea98]

@EVILGT I'll hold off buying these then and I'll wait until your next video before ordering lol

[@Nakke144]

Having worked on several mk2 RS's, and as an owner of one, here is a few points: 1) This is clearly not a well cared for example. These are not this rusty usually, and i have seen several over 200.000km driven examples that have been driven year round over here in our Finnish salt baths for roads. The rust on mk2's is usually just superficial on the larger suspension components and floor. 2) The shorter inner tie rod end is a standard Focus part, that's why its shorter. RS has its own inner rod ends to compensate for the wider track - only availible from Ford and much more expensive than the standard Focus part. Most likely the ex owner has just done a hack job and replaced it with a basic part. 3) The front rollbar links should be fastened with a big tapered nut that covers the whole thread when tightened on - those nuts are not correct and the reason why the threads have rusted out. 4) These are actually super solid and dependable cars for such a special model. Chassis and running gear are super solid and gearbox and engine are bulletproof if serviced and not abused. Most ten year old Golf R's, GTi's or German premium hatches will have had major engine work or full rebuilds done by the time they are 10 years old or 150.000+ km, but these run on forever if looked after.

[@tracktimevideos5164]

A few more Kuga bits and you could AWD this car. Would make it a serious weapon and a great project....

[@sebastianspalding5016]

Nice astra gte on the lift

[@Foxy_Fez]

That's the thing with old ford's especially the St's . once you get into it how far do you go with it 😮

[@EVILGT]

A line has to be drawn mate definitely

[@bigmatt2896]

guys please do something about the panel gaps where the front bumper meets the front wings....................its messing with my OCD!!!

[@EVILGT]

I’ve tried mate 🤷🏼‍♂️ they are brand new screws and clips from Ford and they’re absolutely shite. The bumper has been butchered on the inside too. Got £1000 for a replacement one? 😅👍🏼

[@bigmatt2896]

@@EVILGT i daily drive a supercharged v8 mate.........i havent got a spare 10p lol :)

[@adamv7228]

That astra tho 😍

[@Welsh_YETI]

Is RS short for RuSt

[@visionsinblue7093]

11:50 - tune!! 😂

[@darranjsamuel3063]

Great video as always mate 🙌🙌 your just lightening the RS really so it will be quicker 👍 Ashes old GTE THOUGH 😍 Hope the RS gets similar treatment mate 😁

[@EVILGT]

Maybe not quite to the same extent but hopefully not far off 👍🏼

[@DDuck777]

I love a good underbody resto ❤

[@silley15]

I need to replace the trail arm bushes on my 09 ford focus and all the bolts are rusted and pissing me right off. I might just replace the subframe. Might be able to put the rust paint on it but.... dunno, if you can help me out I'd sort you out I'm in manny round the corner let me know

[@EVILGT]

I don’t think we’ll be doing that again anytime soon. Lots of heat and lots of WD40 is alls I can recommend mate 🙏🏻

[@adamjohnson6701]

Hardcore finger action

[@sprograt]

It's a self lightening Focus RS the older it gets the less it weighs, them Ford technicians are very clever blokes. 😂

[@EVILGT]

🤣🤣🤣

[@stemcleavy2251]

There is a company in irlam on Liverpool road that will sand blast and powdercoat that rear subframe and it will probably be cheaper than a new one pal.

[@EVILGT]

Ash’s uncle does it mate. Thanks though 🙏🏻

[@johnrowell942]

Get job guys and look for to seeing the finished under side. Not sure it will be as good as the GTE. Fantastic work by ASH on it. Hope the new owner let's you take the GTE for a spin.

[@EVILGT]

🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼😬😬😬

[@seanhammond4527]

Have got my new hoodie benji 😂

[@EVILGT]

🥳🥳🥳 enjoy!

[@danieldixon6358]

That gte ie something else

[@andy2200a]

Ash is defo paid by the hour. This is growing arms and legs haha

[@marieeadie6700]

I'm needing to do the underside of my MK2 rs 🤦🤦. Good video again 👍👍

[@EVILGT]

Best of luck 🤞🏼

[@kieraz10]

Half of those suspension arms etc are the same as the Volvo v50 also

[@TheDutchGuy110]

So satisfying ❤❤

[@Foxy_Fez]

You will certainly get your money back on a refurbished Rs focus , my St is only worth £1500 , and I've just done all the arms and bushes , subframes next if I keep it am at that point 👉 keep or sell 😅

[@FordMatt647]

Great video Benji keep up the great work 👍🏻

[@anthonyproud2551]

How much does Ash charge to get my mk3 focus rs looking as clean as that Astra underneath? Cracking video, got to love the Rs tax!

[@EVILGT]

Sorry mate. He’s got a full time job not as a mechanic. He’s helping me with this as a massive favour

[@STANLIZ4]

Great vid, as always, Im hoping the financial numbers for you are making good sense keeping us all entertained!

[@EVILGT]

Haha not yet but I’m working on that 🙏🏻

[@leehawkins7337]

Love the content of the channel Uncle Benji. As much as love super cars hot hatches are in my blood. Keep up the good work mate.

[@EVILGT]

Cheers mate 👍🏼

[@JofGB]

Proper job it was in proper need of that to bring it back to its former glory. Don’t forget to wear eye protection that rust is terrible to get in the eyes

[@TBATTIECYCLING]

Brilliant car the Chanel

[@DayzadminOG]

Would have saved a job leaving the rack in place i done mk1 st170 sub frame in car park out my flat no power tools just good old head work

[@EVILGT]

We wanted to inspect it to see where the noise was coming from mate 👍🏼

[@markrs59]

My rs has a similar issue, right hand side wheels stick out further that left, and nsf front wheel has like a one finger gap to the mudflap and OSF sits bang in the middle as it should with a two or three finger gap, been a number of "specialists" that just fob me off saying can't find anything wrong it must just be how they are😂😂😂😂

[@EVILGT]

That wouldn’t surprise me tbh 🤣🤦🏼‍♂️

[@markrs59]

​@@EVILGTsurly it's not right as 99.9% of other rs is see all wheels are in line and same each side😂

[@ektrolleyboy]

Content is really picking-up now… Love-it! Looks like you need to set to work on a McLaren next though, if Matt’s and Tavarish’s figures are anything to go by…

[@EVILGT]

Haha I’m not sure we have McLaren budget just yet mate. Baby steps 🤣👍🏼

[@MrRobertshaw100]

Yet again another quality vid Benji. Made that bit better with a glimpse of that lovely Mk2 GTE ❤

[@EVILGT]

Thanks mate 👍🏼

[@craigmorgan4676]

Keep the uploads coming brother!🙏🙏🙏👌👊🦾🦾🦾

[@FXCartel]

Volvo use the exact same set up if you need any suspension an subframe parts. And that car definetly needs a geometry set up and tracking thst would of spotted the issue straight away! Looks like your going all in an might aswel restore it now you've committed

[@EVILGT]

Looks that way mate yeah 🥲🥲🥲

[@simonhenson358]

Keep up the good work on the rs but more on that valver would be great too 👌

[@EVILGT]

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@anon7661]

Three fingers 😉

[@barfmeister8509]

2 in the pink, 1 in the stink 😂

[@STEVEBHPDEVON]

great work lads with the under side done it will be a minter , enjoy ya butty benji 👍

[@EVILGT]

Cheers mate 👍🏼

[@deanclark828]

Top vid

[@EVILGT]

🍻🍻🍻

[@amarkhaliq]

Another quality video Ben .16:18 - has Lee emptied his wallet? 😂

[@EVILGT]

🤣🤣🤣

[@philatkinson1983]

100% that's had a front end knock and a cheap repair

[@bantamNeil12]

Uncle Benji yet again it's those many certificates of yours to the rescue buddy...😂👀 And what a job your doing training Ash the Apprentice 😂😉👀 Great banter between u 2 on this video m8...Love your work as ever...👍🏻💪🏻👊🏻😍

[@EVILGT]

Thanks very much mate 👍🏼

[@PixelVogue]

Where the F was this car stored? The bloody Atlantic Ocean? Christ! LOL

[@anthonydanson949]

That answers one of my question,can you drop the front subframe with the engine still in.Will be watching the rest of this closely, so i can do mine.

[@fujie-web]

Good job Guys ;oP

[@benpenagonzales6014]

Mate that car will be all the better for that work. Not least the idiot who put the wrong track rod on it last! Lol. Ready for another 20 years.

[@OcT4g3n]

15:05 😂

[@Scotts23]

That white astra GTE says its red on all car reports

[@davidjames7178]

Spray lanoguard on the underneath

[@mclarenformula5042]

What track is that playing in the background, that Astra takes me back , but still a Ford for me (RS)

[@EVILGT]

Tiesto The Business 👍🏼

[@mclarenformula5042]

@@EVILGT thanks , that rs will be mega being done the way you are going 💪

[@woodyr5gt113]

Soooo many ford owners crying right now 😂.. thank you for doing it right 🫶🏻

[@andyfulton2629]

Think ash needs a month off mate one thing about getting all that rust off it will be half a tonne light so will be quicker so it’s an evil gt tune 😂😂

[@EVILGT]

🤣🤣🤣

[@GazzaRSTURBO]

Go Superpro for the bushes

[@adriansmith1410]

😂why don't you just open your eyes

[@amonero1]

The offside front wheel looks like it’s sitting out further than the other . Might just be angles

[@EVILGT]

It’s in the video bud yeah 👍🏼

[@amonero1]

And I really should of watched more of the video before commenting 😂😂😂

[@amonero1]

@@EVILGTkeep up the great content mate .

[@SuperWayneyb]

🤘😎🤘

[@maverick4177]

It’s a Ford the rust is standard from the factory 👍🏻

[@carllamb6711]

What are you like with Ash your a right fucker to him but funny lol p.s. I’m so gutted I didn’t win the Pea as my plan was to honestly give it back to you. `As my disability would stop me from driving it……. as always, my mate, great content and so funny. you’re doing a great job on your own. Thank you Ben😊😊

[@EVILGT]

Thanks very much and sorry you didn’t win! 🙏🏻🍻

[@J0RD4N-79]

Is Ash the new Lee??😂

[@EVILGT]

Haha I’m not too sure Lee was that good on the spanner’s 👀

[@benfoster2498]

Astra GTE...🤔

[@roberttaylor465]

The lack of corrosion protection on majority of manufacturers is shocking, if you think the ford is bad(which it is) you should see under a range rover.

[@EVILGT]

Our Range Rover has done 145000 miles and it’s in a million times better condition than our focus 😵