Should you buy a Focus ST in 2023

[@jedd1of1]

if only more car reviews were like this man😂 Where else can u see someone rippin darts and downing red bulls

[@driipsii727]

this man’s hilarious as a ST owner of the same year and package the seats are definitely comfy 😂

[@SlapnPlates]

Straight facts!

[@ST_Puma]

@@SlapnPlates i clipped that part and sent it to my fat buddy that complains about the seats

[@SlapnPlates]

@@ST_Puma ☠️

[@jasono4330]

I love how he’s going on about how nice the car while he’s smoking in it

[@SlapnPlates]

Sure am!

[@jesuscarrillo4344]

It is an awesome car and I smoke in mine too. Cheers 🍻

[@SarcasticComments23]

If you don’t ever plan on selling it then go ahead lol. You can tell this guy’s personality is synonymous with cigarettes cause he’s pissed off and mad at the world 😂

[@SlapnPlates]

@@SarcasticComments23 nothing but facts and I think most of us are and that’s where the passion for cars come from 😁

[@VelocityisTaken]

It's his car, he can do what he wants in it

[@MusicGuy509]

Have a 2016 ST3 that’s FBO and tuned by JST and it’s honestly the best car I’ve ever owned. Absolutely love it. The depo catless dp is definitely the one to go with but they’ve been out of stock for a minute now.

[@SlapnPlates]

Been looking into one of them for months checking weekly and they are always outta stock 😩 soon hopefully

[@2JJays]

@@SlapnPlatesif you haven’t already purchases a downpipe just place your order with Depo and he will ship as soon as stock arrives . I waited 1.5 months for mine to ship but it was worth the wait.

[@SlapnPlates]

@@2JJays thanks for the heads up ima look into doing that

[@j.ramon904]

I got my 2015 ST3 in the second half of 2023 , and i love that thing. Now i want any reason just to drive that thing !

[@SlapnPlates]

It’s a different type of peace bruh

[@elcarlos530]

Just got my first st (2013 st3) and love this damn thing. It’s planted to the ground and it goes!

[@SlapnPlates]

Fuck yeah buddy happy to hear that! :)

[@W.J.Blythe]

From someone who at one time chain smoked whenever I was driving..that’s the absolute worst thing you can do to a car 😬

[@SlapnPlates]

@@W.J.Blythe I get why people don't like it but unfortunately for anyone else I will more then likely be the last owner of this car so I'm going to enjoy it to my fullest experience but yeah it does ruin the interior forsure 🫡

[@MrFlynn-bt6mt]

I just picked up 2016 st 3 in black. It is everything I expected it to be and really proud of it too lol. FoST is a no brainer.

[@SlapnPlates]

@@MrFlynn-bt6mt I'm happy for you dude! I'm glad you are loving it, hope it continues to make you proud 🙏🤝

[@ady007pl]

drivin ST in rain with a smoke that's what life's about bro

[@SlapnPlates]

Straight facts! 🫡

[@503redbull]

I love my Focus ST I was amazed its performance is so good being stock! Glad I bought mines new 👌🏼

[@SlapnPlates]

The power is awesome stock no complaints there lol got mine used from a dealer with a couple of goodies on it but it’s fairly stock and I love it

[@andrewpatterson2637]

love your review! exactly what I want to hear

[@LegendairyJC]

I’ve never fully driven a manual,like I’ve been here and there and I’ve been told I’m pretty good as a beginner. But since I’m not a pro or comfortable enough to drive confidently, I’m hesitant to get one,but boy do I really fucking want one. I hear these are really easy to drive and all I’ve driven was an Audi TT. So I’m really on edge to decide

[@SlapnPlates]

There is nothing funner than banging gears man! Eventually driving manual will be just natural you won’t even think about it 👌

[@LegendairyJC]

@@SlapnPlates You right,I’ll do it

[@SlapnPlates]

@@LegendairyJC you won’t regret it 🙃

[@LegendairyJC]

@@SlapnPlates I’ll respond in a year and let you know how it went

[@SlapnPlates]

@@LegendairyJC sounds good buddy can’t wait to hear all about it 🫡

[@adrianfranco9479]

best review vid ive ever seen

[@SlapnPlates]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Artienellis]

If you want to change your background you take your navigation SD card and put it in your computer and you can change it from there. Love the video though man love my st favorite car I’ve ever owned

[@SlapnPlates]

Thanks for the info man much appreciated!

[@chrisdafurz]

You had me cracking up in the first 2 mins 💀💀

[@SlapnPlates]

Glad I gave you a laugh man! Hope you enjoyed the video 🫡

[@Elioat]

Sold my focus ST a year ago miss it to hell. Hopefully will get a RS next year !

[@SlapnPlates]

That would be a solid choice! Just make sure it has the head studs done in it 🙏

[@GateKeeper78]

Man I absolutely love your fucking vibe 💪 I’ve owned 3 focus st but I had to get rid of them for financial reasons but I’m looking forward to getting back into one

[@SlapnPlates]

Thank you 🙏 and I hope your search for number 4 goes well!

[@GateKeeper78]

@@SlapnPlates I’m deciding between the ST or RS right now

[@SlapnPlates]

@@GateKeeper78 if you do go RS id recommend getting one that already had the head studs done because that can get pricey quick

[@GateKeeper78]

@@SlapnPlates I’ve been looking at a few that are heavily modified due to that common issue, I’m going to try to at least get one around $28-35k it’s my best shot in my area

[@SlapnPlates]

@@GateKeeper78 that’s a pretty fair price for them around my area they are like 38k fairly stock but I plan on getting one after my ST is paid off 👌

[@hopetongames2924]

Yes people should buy em. There not crazy expensive and reliable and it’s a turbo manual. Anyone whose said they are not reliable didn’t know how to properly take care of the ST.

[@SlapnPlates]

@@hopetongames2924 couldn't agree more!

[@NurseMain]

Had to sub to bro this shit hilarious LOL

[@SlapnPlates]

Appreciate it 🫡

[@brettmalec1206]

This is like watching Ricky from TPB review a focus st. Love it lol

[@SlapnPlates]

Not sure if that’s a compliment or an insult 😂 but glad you enjoyed it 🫡

[@brettmalec1206]

@@SlapnPlates absolutely a compliment!

[@dennymacc2187]

I have been trying to get in to one of these but been having major issues getting approved without a co signer … just give me the damn loan 😂

[@SlapnPlates]

These banks be stingy bruh with there “we need to make sure we get our money back” like best I can do Is maybe take it or leave it. 😤😂

[@dennymacc2187]

@@SlapnPlates They see my job and see how much I get paid , I can easily afford it … the problem is “not enough credit history” like uhm okay so give me the loan to build credit history 😂😂

[@SlapnPlates]

@@dennymacc2187 and that is the reason I had to drive around a 2015 civic for 2 years lmfao

[@Midnightesniper]

In your opinion when buying whats a good range of miles for this car?

[@SlapnPlates]

Engines and trannys are pretty cheap for these cars so depending on your funds really but if your not looking to get into all that I’d say under 100,000 kms for 20k+ if it’s over 100,000 I personally wouldn’t pay over 20k

[@myyoutubehandle-rr]

Didn’t realise the trailer park boys were doing car reviews. Good video.

[@SlapnPlates]

🫡

[@Diamus101]

A great shame you can't get mine a 2020 MK4 ST or the 4.5 in the States. You'd absolutely love it. Mines got a mountune map and cold air filter so on the box 330PS 515NM. 325bhp 380lbft

[@SlapnPlates]

Mines fairly stock and it puts me in the seat I could only imagine how that one is 👀 RIP tires 😂

[@SarcasticComments23]

I’m 6’4 and 240 lbs. I feel attacked 😂

[@SlapnPlates]

240 is pretty average for your height man chin up bruh all 3 of them! 🫡 ahahaah im jk lmfao unless you are a rainbow person don’t feel attacked it’s all in good fun 🤝

[@SarcasticComments23]

@@SlapnPlates been weight lifting for 5 years straight haha has nothing to do with “fat”. Even the ST1 seats were a little tight. I’m just going with a C6 Corvette this week 👍🏼

[@SlapnPlates]

@@SarcasticComments23 woah woah woah buddy save some girls for the rest of us lmfao out here being 6’4 jacked af😤 nah jokes aside good for you man! And a corvette eh them things fucking rip 👏

[@SarcasticComments23]

@@SlapnPlates yeah it’ll be nice since I do a lot of highway driving and my buddy gets 31-32MPG on his.

[@SlapnPlates]

@@SarcasticComments23 that’s pretty impressive

[@grape9306]

try to not say "fuck" or "shit" for more than 30 seconds challenge level impossible

[@SlapnPlates]

Fuck that shit 😁😂

[@gyxdan]

I want this as my second car, i already have a charger so this will be a change of pace for me.

[@SlapnPlates]

You wouldn’t regret it cheap on gas zippy and they look great!

[@gyxdan]

@Sectons shit anything will be better on gas than this drag car I'm building. But I'm sure I'll enjoy the quickness and nice handling plus the manual.

[@SlapnPlates]

@@gyxdan fair point 😂

[@gyxdan]

@@SlapnPlates tbh you should do more videos like this on some tedward shit but you're more entertaining.

[@SlapnPlates]

@@gyxdan I try to upload atleast 1 video every week if there is anything you want to see about an ST let me know and I’ll put it in my next video

[@jedismokemonsta3913]

Mustang would be all over the road. I just picked up a 2017 focus st kona blue. Mustang gt 5.0 i own too. I feel much safer in my focus st

[@SlapnPlates]

@@jedismokemonsta3913 good for you man! I'm sure that focus will bring you lots of laughs and memories 🙏

[@rkprdz]

i got a focus st but it has 109k miles rn but i love the car whenever it gives up i might fix it or try to get a rs

[@SlapnPlates]

I love both cars the rs and the st either is a great choice to dump money into I almost got an RS but I wanted the funky driving experience of the FWD lol but I’m sure whatever choice you make the car will treat you right

[@BJSuggs]

I love this car. I regret selling my 2013 st2 in tangerine cream

[@SlapnPlates]

Focus ST is a beautiful car I love them as well! And on the bright side man atleast you got to experience one and know the joy of slamming gears in an ST 😁🫡

[@rj12h88]

What did you use to record this video what go pro and mic?

[@SlapnPlates]

I use the go pro hero 11 and the purple panda mic

[@SawyerSolecki05]

I’m on the fence about getting a 2015 st3, I just gotta convince the parents to let me buy it.

[@SlapnPlates]

Hope they do man I’m sure you will love the car

[@neilmcguinness4422]

Learn how to reel off all it's safety features and reliability like a parrot, and recite these to your parents. THIS is what they want to hear. STAY OFF it's performance and top speed at all cost bro!!..😂😂😂👍

[@SlapnPlates]

@@neilmcguinness4422 this guy rolled up in the comment section with cheat codes 😂

[@neilmcguinness4422]

@@SlapnPlates 🤣🤣👍

[@MostWantedST]

I weigh 135lbs and I hate my recaro seats in the focus st, I’m lanky af tho, my elbows feel crammed in there

[@SlapnPlates]

Lucky for you it’s bulking season 🫡

[@mutongoria]

good review. I am looking for this car and this gave me some fucking insights

[@SlapnPlates]

They are great cars! Hard on tires because they are so fun to rip but I’m sure you won’t regret buying one

[@yourmanshrek675]

brother has one and i'm begging him to teach me how to drive it.

[@ignasstundys3061]

Nice car! Looking to upgrade my ST1 seats to the leather ones, but idk if I'll fit since I'm 6'9

[@SlapnPlates]

If you fit with your current seats you should fit with the leather ones if it’s the width ur worried about I’d recommend googling the width of the seat and measure ur back and judge off that

[@reminiz1]

@@SlapnPlates the seats fit perfect. The only thing he has to worry about is the airbag sensor in the passenger seat. he must take out the airbag sensor out of the ST1 seat and swap it with the ST3 seat airbag sensor.

[@SlapnPlates]

@@reminiz1 I’m sure the seats mount up perfect he was worried about him as the human fitting in 😂 mans like almost 7ft tall but thanks for mentioning the air bag thing good to know if he does swap 🫡

[@stefano182]

Don't smoke in your nice car!

[@SlapnPlates]

Thanks for finding it nice 🫡 and sorry boss won’t happen again 😅

[@svtshotti]

Fmods!! That’s how i changed my screen background and theme to a red one to match my red focus

[@cleavitt977]

I had a focus se and I loved it, sadly it got hit by another car and was totaled

[@SlapnPlates]

Ouff that’s unfortunate never a fun process to go through insurance and all that bull shit 😕

[@baluhdru8109]

Copping my St3 tomorrow wish me luck 😎

[@SlapnPlates]

Hell yeah buddy hope the experience is a good one 🫡

[@baluhdru8109]

@@SlapnPlates sure it will thanks to you keep up the good work

[@Cydro12]

@@baluhdru8109enjoying it bro ?

[@ILLSMOKQ-xs6qs]

I subscribed lol

[@SlapnPlates]

Thanks for the sub my man! Hope you enjoy all the content 🫡

[@ILLSMOKQ-xs6qs]

@@SlapnPlates i actually do enjoy KEEP UP THE GREAT CONTENT 🤝 I kinda watched most of your vids Because I’m looking into getting an focus ST in about a month

[@ides0745]

Can I ask how you're getting the flutter on shifts? I don't really know anything about the ST or really any of the terms you described for modifications.

[@SlapnPlates]

If your talking about the sounds when I shift that would be my blow off valve releasing unused turbo boost if your talking about the little flutter noise while accelerating it would be a open face cone style intake

[@billx4266]

I would not smoke in my car. Dont you have the newer model in the usa?

[@SlapnPlates]

Yeah me either and not sure about USA I’m from Canada 😁 and I think it only went to 2018 not sure tho

[@ayatokun8012]

i was watching ur video and was like wait a minute ..you live at the same place as me lmao

[@SlapnPlates]

@@ayatokun8012 oh bet! You live on the gaspe coast?

[@ayatokun8012]

@@SlapnPlates paspébiac

[@SlapnPlates]

@@ayatokun8012 dam hahaah that's crazy! Never thought I'd see anyone local watch any of my vids 😂 hope you enjoyed it and thanks for the comment 🤝

[@ayatokun8012]

@@SlapnPlates keep up the content they are pretty good and i was really surprised about that too haha

[@24vTyler]

I love your fucking videos shit is so funny! keep this shit up bro HAHA

[@SlapnPlates]

Appreciate it man! 🫡

[@michmich8314]

This is gold😂

[@SlapnPlates]

😁🫡

[@tomr3319]

Steering wheel is off center? it appears to be slightly on the right even on straight roads

[@SlapnPlates]

This video was taken on my summer tires they were pretty bald and tow was messed up pretty bad lol it’s all aligned and straight now! Thanks for pointing it out tho 🫡

[@Livid333]

bought an st in 2024 am i cooked?

[@SlapnPlates]

Nah man I think your the one cooking 👀🫡

[@Zeds2304]

Couldn’t tell if this guys American or English for first 5 mins

[@SlapnPlates]

That’s wassup innit fam

[@xDanSpacex]

I love this video all ready I'm 2 minutes in

[@SlapnPlates]

Thank you bruh! 😁

[@brixn-847]

second this^ lmao. Also, wheels?

[@SlapnPlates]

Link for them here my boy www.cjponyparts.com/rotiform-flg-wheel-18-x8-5-gloss-silver-focus-st-2013-2018-focus-rs-2016-2018/p/W1431-V/?gclid=CjwKCAjw6p-oBhAYEiwAgg2PgkoneCdO-WEgXZvCNXKg3PJ72Uq2pOxIjTDVMaFyRkv63OymK-G7EhoCyQMQAvD_BwE#228=2582

[@kenkham6145]

194000 miles on my 2014 focus st

[@SlapnPlates]

That’s awesome to hear! Hope your enjoying it like I do mine 🫡😁

[@johnny_btw7661]

more st content !

[@SlapnPlates]

@@johnny_btw7661 done.

[@NateSt3]

You have that thing tuned yet?

[@SlapnPlates]

Unfortunately not and probably won’t for a while I feel I can get better results with the method I’m going to try and do 😅

[@NateSt3]

Got my car tuned by edge auto sports night and day difference

[@NateSt3]

All I got is a catback exhaust intake and blow off valve and it rips

[@SlapnPlates]

@@NateSt3 I got that same stuff only no tune lol but I plan on getting it tuned in the future

[@lilsaint6299]

Look up whoosh down pipe there catless and I’ve heard great things about them and they run about 275

[@SlapnPlates]

thanks for the heads up ill forsure check them out

[@Memeo.]

Fucking awesome review

[@SlapnPlates]

I appreciate that man! Thank you 🫡

[@denischenier4623]

Quebec area?

[@SlapnPlates]

@@denischenier4623 yessir!

[@snoopdomm9465]

Fantastic commentary haha

[@sammorgason8535]

Fuckin love this vid man, actually whipping the car, sucking down darts and redbull, and fuckin jamming out to the stereo

[@SlapnPlates]

Appreciate the comment! Glad you enjoyed it 🫡😁

[@IPhonesCrash]

Rippin darts baby!

[@SlapnPlates]

That’s wassup 🫡

[@coldwood]

I fucking love you 😂😂😂😂

[@SlapnPlates]

🫡😁

[@Jay-lf6ox]

Nah bro is smoking a cig with the windows up 😭😭😭. You're not cool bro relax 😭

[@SlapnPlates]

I hope you piss the bed tonight 😤

[@leonoff89]

Why smoke in a nice car

[@SlapnPlates]

@@leonoff89 because it's mine and I smoke lol 🤷‍♂️

[@adamp1771]

Smoking in the car 🤮

[@SlapnPlates]

I know right this guy is fucking gross 🤮

[@smithy3269]

It’s just not a good drivers car, the mk2 was better for driving and the puma ST shits on it.

[@SlapnPlates]

I love them all 😁 base focus hatch st hatch ra hatch lol I just love hatchbacks 🤷‍♂️😂

[@TeamLuxzGaming]

dude knows nothing he called sync sony and sony infinity

[@SlapnPlates]

Yeah you right the sony logo below the touch screen indicates that it's sync and the infinity logo below the door speakers is there just to confuse people

[@wl6279]

Smoking in it and too much profanity

[@SlapnPlates]

@@wl6279 💀