Ford Focus RS Mk2
Discussion
Hi Guys,
Just thought i'd share the latest updates to my Focus RS. I've not really pushed for the massive power that people seem to be doing, just a collection of components that enhance the drivability and capability on the track. Overall, the car is very composed and the power delivery is progressive and without issue, generally. The only time i tend to lose traction is in very wet weather, but that can be worked around by being more progressive with your foot. Cornering wise, it has masses of grip, and even if the nose eventually slides wide, lifting off the throttle gives a good amount of controllable oversteer that pushes the nose back on line. It's the longest i've owned a car, at 3yrs, so that says something about it! It's not just used on the road, i attend as many track days as i can and hope to get on the track more often in the future. So on to the spec.
Software:
Bosch ME9 ECU running SCC Performance Stage Two 350S Mapping
Engine:
Denso Iridium Spark Plugs
SCC Performance Air Intake System (C/w K&N Xtreme Filter)
Miltek Turbo Back Decat Exhaust
Locking Exhaust Bolts (To ensure the bolts don't tear out as they do under load on standard exhausts too)
Vibratechnics Torque Link
Chassis & Brakes:
BC Racing BR Series Coilovers
H&R 20mm Spacers F/R
KSport 356mm 8 Pot Front Brake Kit Fitted with EBC Bluestuff Pads
EBC Yellowstuff Pads in the standard RS rear calliper
Goodridge Braided Lines F/R
Ferrodo DOT5.1 Fluid
Bodywork:
SCC Performance Decal Pack
TRS Tow Straps F/R
Now for a few photos! There isn't that much post processing in these photos, over the majority all that is applied is a graduated filter to darken the sky and a bit of a vignette.
DSC00132 by Co1856, on Flickr
DSC00082 by Co1856, on Flickr
DSC00058 by Co1856, on Flickr
DSC00054 by Co1856, on Flickr
DSC00052 by Co1856, on Flickr
DSC00011 by Co1856, on Flickr
SCC Intake Kit by Co1856, on Flickr
Thanks for looking!
Just thought i'd share the latest updates to my Focus RS. I've not really pushed for the massive power that people seem to be doing, just a collection of components that enhance the drivability and capability on the track. Overall, the car is very composed and the power delivery is progressive and without issue, generally. The only time i tend to lose traction is in very wet weather, but that can be worked around by being more progressive with your foot. Cornering wise, it has masses of grip, and even if the nose eventually slides wide, lifting off the throttle gives a good amount of controllable oversteer that pushes the nose back on line. It's the longest i've owned a car, at 3yrs, so that says something about it! It's not just used on the road, i attend as many track days as i can and hope to get on the track more often in the future. So on to the spec.
Software:
Bosch ME9 ECU running SCC Performance Stage Two 350S Mapping
Engine:
Denso Iridium Spark Plugs
SCC Performance Air Intake System (C/w K&N Xtreme Filter)
Miltek Turbo Back Decat Exhaust
Locking Exhaust Bolts (To ensure the bolts don't tear out as they do under load on standard exhausts too)
Vibratechnics Torque Link
Chassis & Brakes:
BC Racing BR Series Coilovers
H&R 20mm Spacers F/R
KSport 356mm 8 Pot Front Brake Kit Fitted with EBC Bluestuff Pads
EBC Yellowstuff Pads in the standard RS rear calliper
Goodridge Braided Lines F/R
Ferrodo DOT5.1 Fluid
Bodywork:
SCC Performance Decal Pack
TRS Tow Straps F/R
Now for a few photos! There isn't that much post processing in these photos, over the majority all that is applied is a graduated filter to darken the sky and a bit of a vignette.
DSC00132 by Co1856, on Flickr
DSC00082 by Co1856, on Flickr
DSC00058 by Co1856, on Flickr
DSC00054 by Co1856, on Flickr
DSC00052 by Co1856, on Flickr
DSC00011 by Co1856, on Flickr
SCC Intake Kit by Co1856, on Flickr
Thanks for looking!
Edited by HedgehogFromHell on Saturday 29th December 20:39
philmots said:
I like it a lot in blue.
I'm not sure on what appears to be a new crazy in spacers.. Don't think it looks good at all, just like your wheels don't fit! That's just my opinion though.
Are the coilovers really any better than the standard set up or was it mainly for aesthetics?
Rest of it is real nice.
The benefit i've found of the coilovers is a much increased grip in cornering, allowing much more speed to be carried and allowing you to get on the power quicker exiting the corner too, although that is a combined effect generated with the geo too. The standard setup is very good, but well set up coilovers blow it out of the water. I'm not sure on what appears to be a new crazy in spacers.. Don't think it looks good at all, just like your wheels don't fit! That's just my opinion though.
Are the coilovers really any better than the standard set up or was it mainly for aesthetics?
Rest of it is real nice.
Ref the spacers, mine are required to fit the KSports under the OEM wheels, and i felt that it looked silly having a wider track at the front than the rear. Eventually i'll place an order for some custom offset Silver Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2s, removing the need for spacers, but money is tight. I loved TDs on my VXR and don't really want to detract too much from the OEM look of the RS.
GTiFrank said:
Very tidy looking. Would be interested to hear how the Avon ZV5's? Hold up? Not well I guess.
Not sure if you've misread the tyre wall, they're ZZ5, But it's actually the opposite! I thought they would be a bit crap in this weather, but they aren't too bad. Used them on the track several times too and can't really fault them. I've got a set of Michelin Super Sports I got cheap going on when these eventually run down, so will be able to give a proper run down between the two compounds. From what i know, MSS are Soft compound and ZZ5 are Medium. 
Pugland53 said:
Love the car but sorry not the stickers. I bought one 3 years ago and although I liked blue it had to be green for me. Its one of the best cars I've owned, I miss it.
Fair one, they were white, ill see if I can find a pic from 2009, but we toned them down for this iteration!I was going to replace with an exige 240 at the start of the year, I'm glad life got in the way, when I got back from afghan I go the RS to this level of spec and loved it even more. I don't see me getting rid of it.
Chris Peacock said:
Very nice......Had one blast past me on a local road a few days ago, I dropped my window a tad and THAT NOISE!!!
Yeah but it gets a lot of attention from weirdos who like to police the road. Must sound like its going a lot faster! Yesterday I was on a back road, doing 40, rounded a corner to find someone stood In the middle of it 100m In front of me giving me evils as I drove past!Gassing Station | Readers' Cars | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff