Focus RS Mk1???
28-01-2012, 07:39 PM
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Focus RS Mk1???
Thinking of outing my sapphire 4x4 for a focus RS, was wondering what they are really like? I see lots of people on here running big power from them but are hey still driveable? Your input would be great!! 
28-01-2012, 08:36 PM
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Yes mate still very driveable mine was about 430hp when i put my 4x4 cossie in px for it. The Mrs would rather drive it during the day then use her vectra diesel that does 46mpg lol
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having said that, my cossie is having its wrap finished this week then will be up for sale at the weekend Trending Topics
13-02-2012, 07:24 PM
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Big fun mate get one in good condition with as low miles as possible, because I found out after 70/80k is where the wear and tear comes in unless one has had things like
Cambelt, water pump, brakes, clutch ect but pick on condition and not spec
Then mod it with the standard turbo and look for around 300 bhp and they are great fun and very responsive , and you could easily out drive a 400+ bhp cossie
You would need
Turbo back exhaust with decat and uprated flexi pipe
Decent charge cooler rad or fmic
Tubular manifold
Forge actuator running direct
Decent filter
And defo an uprated fuel pump because it's always overlooked
Then Pete at demon performance does the best remaps for these hands down
I've had two and the only reason I've not got one is because I've brought a mk2
Cambelt, water pump, brakes, clutch ect but pick on condition and not spec
Then mod it with the standard turbo and look for around 300 bhp and they are great fun and very responsive , and you could easily out drive a 400+ bhp cossie
You would need
Turbo back exhaust with decat and uprated flexi pipe
Decent charge cooler rad or fmic
Tubular manifold
Forge actuator running direct
Decent filter
And defo an uprated fuel pump because it's always overlooked
Then Pete at demon performance does the best remaps for these hands down
I've had two and the only reason I've not got one is because I've brought a mk2
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yeah they are good. The grip they find is fantastic, the power as standard is average,
but get them up to around 300 bhp and they can be a ridiculously effective fast road car.
but get them up to around 300 bhp and they can be a ridiculously effective fast road car.
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Roughly it's
200 motorsport block, long stud conversion, ported and polished head, accralite low compression pistons, shot peaned rods, wedged crank, Kent cams, vernier pulleys,competition head gasket, green injectors, re mapped ECU with a pectel board, RS500 intercooler, AP paddle clutch (heavy!), Bilstein dampers, braided brake hoses, Samco hoses, Front and rear strut braces, Mtec Drilled and grooved discs, fully polybushed suspension, 3"stainless exhaust system
200 motorsport block, long stud conversion, ported and polished head, accralite low compression pistons, shot peaned rods, wedged crank, Kent cams, vernier pulleys,competition head gasket, green injectors, re mapped ECU with a pectel board, RS500 intercooler, AP paddle clutch (heavy!), Bilstein dampers, braided brake hoses, Samco hoses, Front and rear strut braces, Mtec Drilled and grooved discs, fully polybushed suspension, 3"stainless exhaust system
13-02-2012, 10:31 PM
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Roughly it's
200 motorsport block, long stud conversion, ported and polished head, accralite low compression pistons, shot peaned rods, wedged crank, Kent cams, vernier pulleys,competition head gasket, green injectors, re mapped ECU with a pectel board, RS500 intercooler, AP paddle clutch (heavy!), Bilstein dampers, braided brake hoses, Samco hoses, Front and rear strut braces, Mtec Drilled and grooved discs, fully polybushed suspension, 3"stainless exhaust system
200 motorsport block, long stud conversion, ported and polished head, accralite low compression pistons, shot peaned rods, wedged crank, Kent cams, vernier pulleys,competition head gasket, green injectors, re mapped ECU with a pectel board, RS500 intercooler, AP paddle clutch (heavy!), Bilstein dampers, braided brake hoses, Samco hoses, Front and rear strut braces, Mtec Drilled and grooved discs, fully polybushed suspension, 3"stainless exhaust system
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14-02-2012, 04:43 PM
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200 motorsport block, long stud conversion, ported and polished head, accralite low compression pistons, shot peaned rods, wedged crank, Kent cams, vernier pulleys,competition head gasket, green injectors, re mapped ECU with a pectel board, RS500 intercooler, AP paddle clutch (heavy!), Bilstein dampers, braided brake hoses, Samco hoses, Front and rear strut braces, Mtec Drilled and grooved discs, fully polybushed suspension, 3"stainless exhaust system
200 motorsport block, long stud conversion, ported and polished head, accralite low compression pistons, shot peaned rods, wedged crank, Kent cams, vernier pulleys,competition head gasket, green injectors, re mapped ECU with a pectel board, RS500 intercooler, AP paddle clutch (heavy!), Bilstein dampers, braided brake hoses, Samco hoses, Front and rear strut braces, Mtec Drilled and grooved discs, fully polybushed suspension, 3"stainless exhaust system
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Focus RS is a great car, owned one for nearly 3yrs previously, bought a Sapph again (3rd one) last July, personally the Sapph just puts more of a smile on my face when I open up the garage door and take it out for a blast, that counts for alot with me, both great cars... Decisions decisions!!! Lol.
14-02-2012, 08:14 PM
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Will do mate, im in no rush so will be having a good look about, Went with Shings a few weeks back to get his. Got a superb example with 62k on the clock.....there out there to be had if you look hard enough and be ready with the cash in ya hand.....
Will do mate, im in no rush so will be having a good look about, Went with Shings a few weeks back to get his. Got a superb example with 62k on the clock.....there out there to be had if you look hard enough and be ready with the cash in ya hand.....
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