Discussion
Hi all.
So, I got the itch again, and the only car I could think of filling it with, was another MK1 Focus RS.
My friend has been looking into buying an E92 M3, so the chance came up to grab this car.
Its an 03 plate with 40k on the clock. The spec of the car is quite awesome, I'll list a few of the items below.
Engine:
Ford Racing Tubular Manifold
GT2876R Turbo
Aeroquip Turbo oil return
Miltek gt28 decat with mongoose cat back exhaust
AP 4 Paddle Clutch Kit
Vibra Tech engine mounts
Pace Chargecooler Radiator (recent new ford pump)
Denso ITV24 spark plugs
K&N Gen 2 induction Kit
Bluefin
19 Row oil cooler
Brakes:
AP 6 pot conversion, with 355mm discs
Externally:
Colour coded items
US spec rear lights
ST170 Xenon headlights
The car currently runs 355bhp, and 380ftlb on high boost setting.
Pics below:
Plans are to get the wheels refurbished in Silver, to give the car an OEM look from the outside.
I am also looking into getting a custom map for the car, alongside some injectors. I have been speaking to a company called Sabre, who are well known for custom maps for the MK1 Focus RS. I should be seeing approx 400bhp on high boost, but more importantly the map will be alot more driveable unlike the Bluefin map currently on the car.
I'll keep this thread updated as progress happens.
So, I got the itch again, and the only car I could think of filling it with, was another MK1 Focus RS.
My friend has been looking into buying an E92 M3, so the chance came up to grab this car.
Its an 03 plate with 40k on the clock. The spec of the car is quite awesome, I'll list a few of the items below.
Engine:
Ford Racing Tubular Manifold
GT2876R Turbo
Aeroquip Turbo oil return
Miltek gt28 decat with mongoose cat back exhaust
AP 4 Paddle Clutch Kit
Vibra Tech engine mounts
Pace Chargecooler Radiator (recent new ford pump)
Denso ITV24 spark plugs
K&N Gen 2 induction Kit
Bluefin
19 Row oil cooler
Brakes:
AP 6 pot conversion, with 355mm discs
Externally:
Colour coded items
US spec rear lights
ST170 Xenon headlights
The car currently runs 355bhp, and 380ftlb on high boost setting.
Pics below:
Plans are to get the wheels refurbished in Silver, to give the car an OEM look from the outside.
I am also looking into getting a custom map for the car, alongside some injectors. I have been speaking to a company called Sabre, who are well known for custom maps for the MK1 Focus RS. I should be seeing approx 400bhp on high boost, but more importantly the map will be alot more driveable unlike the Bluefin map currently on the car.
I'll keep this thread updated as progress happens.
mpm1987 said:
I've not used high boost. The weather is too bad to try it. I'm only using a low boost setting on the boost controller, circa 300bhp, and its not too bad.
I'm running 320hp and similar torque to you in my Focus ST daily driver. On a dry road theres no major traction issues. With the diff fitted to the RS 400hp should be a right giggle.
kin gorgeous, keep the wheels black toNice car mate, its almost exactly the same spec as mine! Im also considering a live map at sabre as mine is running the same modified bluefin setup as yours and there is definatley more to come from it. Heard good things about sabre but there quite a bit more expensive than others especially with their big maf conversion. Trying to decide if to go their or somewhere like jamsport or motorsport developments as its almost half as much, what are your thoughts?
Wish i had ap's like yours as my standard brakes are poo even with uprated pads
Wish i had ap's like yours as my standard brakes are poo even with uprated pads
stevec33 said:
Nice car mate, its almost exactly the same spec as mine! Im also considering a live map at sabre as mine is running the same modified bluefin setup as yours and there is definatley more to come from it. Heard good things about sabre but there quite a bit more expensive than others especially with their big maf conversion. Trying to decide if to go their or somewhere like jamsport or motorsport developments as its almost half as much, what are your thoughts?
Wish i had ap's like yours as my standard brakes are poo even with uprated pads
Cheers fella.Wish i had ap's like yours as my standard brakes are poo even with uprated pads
Its about £1100 for the live map, larger Maf, and the injectors.
I've read and been told bad stories about Jamsport, and Motorsport Developments are too far away to travel.
I spoke to leighton the other day at Sabre, and explained everything, with the boost controller I am running, they are able to set the boost up per gear and revs which should make it alot more driveable.
As much as the brakes are immense, I'd say a decent set of pads on the standard Brembo set up should be enough. I'm even tempted to go back to the standard calipers.
I know what your saying you do hear some iffy stuff about jamsport but theyve been going long enough so who knows, md are far away from me too but sabre are quite a way aswell. Ive allready got simens injectors in mine so it was like £860 with the maf conversion, spoke to sabre myself to and they seem like great guys and very clued up about them. Think jamsport are £450 and md are £500 so its a big price difference, just trying to make my mind up if its worth the extra! Have you had experience of uprated pads on the standard setup? Im running ebc discs, yellow stuff pads, braided hoses ect but i think there rubbish, the bite is poor and they fade really quickly, i dont even drive that hard really. Thinking of trying some ferrodo's or performance friction
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