I have been looking to buy one of these for a few months, I'm going to hopefully get time to view some soon, just looking for some advice what to look out for, I've heard a few things like waterpump/thermostat, charge cooler pumps, corrosion on arches etc also heard the engines can give you trouble higher up the miles around 70-80k? I've heard this but it may not be true..
I want something around 40-60k, not any higher miles than this and I would like something I can drive rather than moth ball Any help appreciated

 

Hi mate tbf the focus rs engine itself is pritty solid as standard and very good for moderate power upgrades beware of slipping clutches though as mines just gone and have had the shock of my life at the prices of them and my flywheel has gone so has cost me around around the 850 mark with fitting it myself how ever they are a great car to drive and I doubt very much you will be dissapointed mate I am not every time my rs comes on boost a smile comes to my face and I personallly haven't seen any rot on arches on the rs focus I have seen a few on the tail gate on a few which is fairly common on all focus' my 1 has so far been a pleasure to own and would advise any 1 who's got 1 to go for it. Also check for gear box whines although the gear box on these things are very tough 9 out of 10 of these cars have been put through their paces and these can be costly aswell but as sed very very good car mate

 

Also mate for more in depth information about these cars go on www.focusrsownersclub.com as you don't get a lot of info on these cars on here

 

my focus RS has done 110k miles and is still going strong, still on original turbo gearbox etc. just service it and they will go on a on

cant fault it

 

Thanks for the advice guys, craig rst kid I will have a look on www.focusrsownersclub.com now, cheers

 

if you are intersted in a mk1 rs il be selling mine once the private plate is off .its a 2003 03 with 29,000 on it full ford history .let me know

 

Can you pm me price/spec, cheers

 

pmd

 

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Hope your still keeping the Orion. . .

 

Yeah I wll still be keeping it mate.....for now. Well done with the feature mate, both cars looked great

 

Cheers. The Orion still going well. About time you posted some more pics up.

 

How's your mk1 1 hunting going mate

 

Aye its still going well mate, not used it since July, its now on sorn tucked away for winter, will get pics of it and focus together when its a nice day which could be next year

 

I bought one around 2-3 weeks ago Craig, I payed a bit more than my budget, but tbh it was worth every penny, its a cracker! Its a fantastic car to drive, I should have got one years ago!!

 

Yes I love mine aswell sorn at the moment for winter what spec have you got mate

 

I have only used it about half a dozen times as the weathers been crap here, the spec is :-
Blueflame black ceramic coated tubular manifold
Forge Actuator 22psi
Forge Re-circulating valve
Roose boost and water hoses
K&N Gen 2
AE & TUNA ECU Re-flash
Miltek big bore down pipe
Blue flame flexi section

H&Rs and a few other mods here and there, The only thing it needs now is a steering wheel which I hope to get soon, then maybe a bigger turbo and front mount but I will see what happens....

 

So you got one at last then Dov , I wouldnt mind a blast in it when i get home as im thinking of getting one aswell.

 

Aye a found a good one after all the searching Neil, just give me a txt when u get back and I'll give u a wee blast.

 

Cheers mate pm me your mob number again.

 

Will do, your worse than me for numbers lol

 

you best be looking after her David! i will be popping on now and again to see pictures

 

I sure am mate, still not took any pics, the only thing I have done is swapped the plate I will get pics soon

 

Happy days getting the m1 youl love it mate I've had one from new on a 53 plate 70000 miles never missed a beet still on first clutch running bluefin and Milltek turbo back car still drives like new where about in Scotland you from mate I'm West Lothian and as an earlier post said get onto FocusRSoc.com there's a great bunch of guys on there and plenty info on the mk1 cheeRS Scott

 

Yeah it is a great car mate, still not used it since I last posted on this thread
I'm from Fife mate, I'm sure I have seen your white mk2 if it has your username as number plate?? In and around Edinburgh etc as I work there often, black wheels and quite a bit lower than standard..
I did register on Focusrsoc but haven't been back on yet, I will get posting soon

 

Yeh that's mine lol black comps black roof black vents lowered on Eibachs Sitech plem and Jamsport 375 I'll keep my eye open for you mate I run a mk1 aswell R555KOT I'm in fife and Edinburgh quite a bit

 

Yeah that must be the one, it looks good white/black, maybe see you in the passing

 

DS81 I've got a meet organised for this Saturday at Sitech Racing through FocusRSoc there should be about 20/25 FRS mk2s there and a few mk1s Fast Ford are coming aswell for some pics and rolling road will be on your more than welcome to come along mate cheeRS Scott

 

Sounds good Scott, I start nightshift tomorrow for two weeks so I will be cool for sat, just a bit tierd.. Whats the times, cost etc?

 

10am mate its free unless your going on the rollers and thats £35 the barby will be going so just chuck some burgers and juice in your boot and your sorted should be a good laugh we held the last focusrsoc meet there and had a great day hope you can make it like i say 10am till about 3 pm ish

 

Perfect thats fine, hopefully I have a quiet night on friday, see you there