AWD Focus RS MK2, Anyone? Pics :)
13-12-2010, 08:34 PM
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AWD Focus RS MK2, Anyone? Pics :)
Ok just found these pics on the FRSOC Forum. Wolf have converted their RS to 4WD using Kuga bits and a Drexler Diff.
I'm guessing it could be interesting since the torque limiter for 1st and 2nd can be removed. They have said it can handle about 500bhp too. Prices are still to be announced.
I'm guessing it could be interesting since the torque limiter for 1st and 2nd can be removed. They have said it can handle about 500bhp too. Prices are still to be announced.
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14-12-2010, 10:07 PM
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similar has been done in a volvo c30( same floorplan as focus) already with quaife diffs ,400 bhp,t5 engine with a 4wd volvo haldex drivetrain out of a v50/v60. it was a concept they are considering for production.
14-12-2010, 10:23 PM
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Sounds like it could be the answer to what a lot of people hoped it would be originally. Will watch with interest.
14-12-2010, 10:46 PM
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Why not use a Volvo transmission though? It's there and already capable. Ford missed trick there. Externally it looks crap on those wheels but I bet it's fantastic to drive if the transmission can handle it 
15-12-2010, 02:09 AM
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The problem I see is that any idiot can and does raid the parts bin and bolt stuff together; this is an obvious conversion and it's not like it's hard to get bits from one C1 based product to fit onto another.
Where I see it falling over is - like most tuner efforts - that they really won't have the knowledge or resources to sort out the suspension setup for the car now they've made the changes. Certainly it isn't likely to be anywhere near as good as it was in original form. (The modified Focus RS' I've seen from various companies have looked horrible under any kind of hard use)
It's nice they've done it and something I'd be tempted to do too, on the other hand it's still only a Haldex setup and you're likely to f*ck the engine before you get it to a point where you *really* need the benefit of the AWD.
Where I see it falling over is - like most tuner efforts - that they really won't have the knowledge or resources to sort out the suspension setup for the car now they've made the changes. Certainly it isn't likely to be anywhere near as good as it was in original form. (The modified Focus RS' I've seen from various companies have looked horrible under any kind of hard use)
It's nice they've done it and something I'd be tempted to do too, on the other hand it's still only a Haldex setup and you're likely to f*ck the engine before you get it to a point where you *really* need the benefit of the AWD.
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15-12-2010, 03:33 AM
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It has been tweaked to a 60/40 split using the Drexler Diff and Custom software.
15-12-2010, 09:06 AM
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The problem I see is that any idiot can and does raid the parts bin and bolt stuff together; this is an obvious conversion and it's not like it's hard to get bits from one C1 based product to fit onto another.
Where I see it falling over is - like most tuner efforts - that they really won't have the knowledge or resources to sort out the suspension setup for the car now they've made the changes. Certainly it isn't likely to be anywhere near as good as it was in original form. (The modified Focus RS' I've seen from various companies have looked horrible under any kind of hard use)
Where I see it falling over is - like most tuner efforts - that they really won't have the knowledge or resources to sort out the suspension setup for the car now they've made the changes. Certainly it isn't likely to be anywhere near as good as it was in original form. (The modified Focus RS' I've seen from various companies have looked horrible under any kind of hard use)
So your saying the Official Ford German Race team and Ford Main Dealer and the company that uses Ford Warrentys to sell their parts won't have any knowledge to sort suspension out ?? So how the fuck did they race in the DTM and DTCC then ? by guessing
Ha Ha this has got to be the most stupid post ever
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15-12-2010, 11:03 AM
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15-12-2010, 11:06 AM
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For me i think the benefit of the AWD is not being limited in 1st or 2nd. But power will most likely have to be upped to feel the same kind of response as the standard car due to the extra weight.
15-12-2010, 11:09 AM
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15-12-2010, 06:09 PM
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not really, they put bigger springs on with bigger wheels called it a kuga and sold it as a soft roader!
In my opinion the 2.5 kuga drives better than the 2.5 st.
15-12-2010, 06:22 PM
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i can see this being the next shed modification for focus's in the future when they get cheap and when kuga's are worthless.
for example people putting the astra GTE running gear in nova's or putting the granada cosworth engine in XR4x4/4s
when the cars are new it seems abit wild but in a few years i think i may become more common
for example people putting the astra GTE running gear in nova's or putting the granada cosworth engine in XR4x4/4s
when the cars are new it seems abit wild but in a few years i think i may become more common
