Hi im just wondering what is the best remap to use and could u remap a standard focus st 56 plate and would it be better on fuel. but people say you need to put the rs cluch in is this true as my car has only covered 38k
Regards

 

SCC can live map a st and are probably the best to speak to as far as the clutch is concerned some slip some dont so a rs clutch is a sensible upgrade .If thecar is totally standard could see 250/260bhp but with a exhaust down pipe induction system and a intercooler 300 ish is very possible

 

There are many tuners now remapping these things ,i used Bluefin, whilst a bit old now its reliable and you can pick and choose from any of the 5-6 maps that can be downloaded from superchips.
Clutch is a lottery and that's exactly what it is a lottery, some slip straight away some don't slip for a long time, but at some point it will.

I myself drive carefully and feed the power in up to 3500rpm then floor it but try not to boot from low down the rpm,this way the clutch can last a little longer.

As for remapping a standard car-yes and it feels like how these cars should have left the factory,take out the small middle box (de-resinate the car) and it sounds like how it should have left the factory also.

Im running a group buy on an st forum for a drive in drive out package on the RS clutch conversion at the mo and cost is £820 all in so it wont break the bank when you do need one.
As Jay said 300bhp and a shed load of torque is easily found on these cars for not a lot of money led than 1k will see you 300+bhp but the clutch will always be the weakest link,then drive shafts after that if you launch a lot

 

As above, there are plenty of tuners who offer plug in flash maps to pick from. Revo have a 20% off offer at the minute (SCC are distributors for Revo software) but there are the likes of Bluefin, Dreamscience, Collins and others to pick from. In my humble opinion you don't NEED an RS clutch to have a remap done but it is certain that you will need a clutch change at some point due to all the extra torque especially if you like using it all. As above, I try and be progressive with how I get on the power and don't use all of it from low down in the rev range to prolong clutch life. My car runs about 290bhp and 320+ft.lbs of torque pretty much a "stage 2" car and on original clutch at 27k and touch wood, still going well.

An RS clutch is a great modification but I don't understand the mentality that some people seem to adopt after they fit one as if they will never need another clutch again and they can hoon it as much as they like without fear of it ever wearing. Even that will wear at some point and need replacing again so I would try and keep your clutch in as good shape as possible and fit an RS clutch when it is needed and not as a precautionary modification.

 

Dreamscience is the best & mine is for sale with 1 life left.