My Mk1 Focus RS

[Kneller]

Hi guys, just thought I'd get up a few pictures of my Mk1 Focus RS.

I bought her on the 21st January last year at 21, and have loved every minute of it!

Anyway, here's a quick spec list:

- Graham Goode Racing tubular 4-1 manifold
- Decat
- BCS Automotive full 3" exhaust system
- CPE Group A air filter relocated to behind passenger headlight
- Custom spec Pro Alloy intercooler
- AE+ Tuna remap
- Forge adjustable actuator
- Gizzmo MS-IBC boost controller (22psi highest setting)
- Scangauge II
- Stack boost gauge
- Rear 12.5mm axle spacers
- FK adjustable coilovers
- Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta tyres at the front
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2 tyres at the back (soon to be all-round)
- Ferodo DS2500 front pads
- EBC Redstuff rear pads
- Smoked headlights
- Smoked side repeaters and front indicators
- Genuine carbon fibre fog light surrounds
- Genuine carbon fibre front splitter (resprayed black after being repaired)
- Private plate
- Wheels refurbed in standard silver
- US Spec rear lights
- Euro spec reverse light
- DMB carbon/chrome badge overlays
- Colour coded door handles and front grille surround

Think that's pretty much it at the minute!

Anyway, here are some pics, I'll try and get some new ones this weekend!






The orange stickers have been removed since the above pic, and the exhaust tip is different now..

Opinions welcome!

Thanks

Josh

[JayTee94]

I prefer standard examples, but I quite like that.

If I had the Mk1 Focus RS, I would also put the US spec lights on. Looks much better IMO. I even like those stickers that are no longer on it.

Enjoy!

[Kneller]

Thanks mate, I'm sure a lot of people would prefer a standard example, but they're not quick enough for me standard

[Dift]

US rear lights are very nice on the RS. Needs a set of APs to finish it off

I like it alot!

[Kneller]

Dift said:

US rear lights are very nice on the RS. Needs a set of APs to finish it off

I like it alot!

Cheers

I'll hopefully be getting a set of APs in the next few months after my new turbo

[RobCrezz]

Looks really good, nice set of mods.

What turbo are you getting?

[Kneller]

I'm unsure at the minute, some form of GT25 hybrid. Turbo Technics are due to be releasing a new one soon for the RS with a T36 core, so I'm waiting for that to be released so I can see RR results

[JayTee94]

Kneller said:

Thanks mate, I'm sure a lot of people would prefer a standard example, but they're not quick enough for me standard

As I said though, it still looks good.

[pscl227]

Pro

[RobCrezz]

Kneller said:

I'm unsure at the minute, some form of GT25 hybrid. Turbo Technics are due to be releasing a new one soon for the RS with a T36 core, so I'm waiting for that to be released so I can see RR results

My mate used to have a GT28RS (disco potato) on his 200sx, was a nice turbo with really good spool, plus its got the T25 type pattern so should fit your current manifold etc. They are getting on a little bit now, I wonder if Garrett do any of the billet GTX range in that pattern?

[Dift]

Kneller said:

Cheers

I'll hopefully be getting a set of APs in the next few months after my new turbo

It'll be perfect then!!

[Alias218]

I really like what you've done with it. My brother used to have one just like that...number plate and everything!

Seriously though, it looks a lot nicer now than when he sold it.

[Kneller]

Haha how weird!

Glad you like it!

[Evangelion]

Loved the Mk 1 Focus ... have hated every one since!

[Alias218]

Kneller said:

Haha how weird!

Glad you like it!

Lol clearly you didn't see what I was getting at.

What I mean to say is that IS my brothers old Focus.

Hint: How's build bay?

As I say, I really like what you've done with it!

[Kneller]

Haha alright Dom! Didn't realise it was you!

[jakeharvey63]

Was never really a fan of the mk1 RS but since having my focus st mk2, I have really taken a liking to them and would even consider getting rid of the ST for oNe!

Great example there mate and love all the mods! Those US spec lights look nice too!

[Kneller]

Cheers

Going to try and get a lot more track sessions in this year. Did my first one round Silverstone GP last year and it was one of the best things I've ever done!

I'm definitely doing Snetterton in May, then I'm going to try and do Brands and Silverstone again.

I'd also like to get over to the Nurburgring and SPA at some point this year..

[SammyW]

As an owner of a lowly mk1 1.6 i've always been a fan of these. Would love to trade up at some point.

[Matt0812]

That looks like a lovely example of fantastic car, well done OP! I love the US-spec tailights and the front splitter, the latter combined with the smoked lenses makes it appear a lot more menacing.