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Sharing my car enthusiasm, automotive dreams, & thoughts on all makes & models; particularly with a focus on Japanese sports cars.
Focus RS is the next best modern hot hatch…not quite a Golf R/FL5 Type-R/Integra Type-S/GR Corolla
2016-2018 Ford Focus RS (MK3)
2.3 Ecoboost 350bhp AWD
So I’ve not yet driven a Ford Focus RS, but having experienced a base model Ford Focus SE, Focus ST, & modified & tuned my 2014 Focus to become a modified Focus ST, my perception is that the Focus RS is:
1)An excellent hot hatch; from all places it’s a Ford
2)An overpriced marketing hype
3)A bit of Mazdaspeed Hot Hatch but w/ AWD & a Manual transmission (Mazdaspeed6 Sedan was the only model Turbocharged w/ AWD & Manual Gearbox sold in North America)
Furthermore, I’d say if you can get your hands on a Focus RS, it’s the best offering of a hot hatch from the Blue Oval/Ford Europe/Mazda companies (with a few shortcomings - see disclaimer below).
Disclaimer: there’s 3 Major Flaws
I. The Engine Block is an open decked design that is notorious for leaking coolant into the combustion chamber and resulting in engines locking up at very low miles. Personally & from experience, the closed deck design of the Focus ST 2.0 Turbo Block is the most superior & deemed highly reliable when it comes too power increase. ST motors are built more robust are not as likely to blow up as the 2.3.
II. The suspension on the Focus RS is considerably harsh for normal road use; significantly more stiff than the Focus ST. As the journalist had claimed in the video, the Focus RS was designed/engineered/& manufactured in Germany where roads are much smoother & hard suspension is acceptable for enthusiasts across the pond. Here in the U.S.A roads are crap & soft suspension rules the streets for both comfort & predictability. Aftermarket shocks or coilovers can help. I personally like Bilstein inverted shocks paired with Swift Spec-R Linear Springs.
III. The sound of the Focus RS & Focus ST is not great for any true car enthusiasts. The reason quite simply put is the design of the Turbo manifold. For comparison I included an exhaust sound clip of a modified Mazdaspeed3 (the much respectable cousin of the MK3 Focus RS/ST) & you can hear what a 2.3 Turbo Inline-4 should sound like. The MZR Turbocharged engines have a traditional turbo manifold with 4 exhaust ports going into the turbocharger as opposed to the Focus which has the turbocharger integrated into the cylinder head (mainly for fuel economy). Solution: swap over the MZR cylinder head & a Turbo manifold.
If the Ford Focus RS is still not the hot hatch for you, then you can go get a $200k Lamborghini Urus.
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Mighty Car Mods @mightycarmods
LegitStreetCars @LegitStreetCars
Cars & Bids @carsandbids
2.3 Ecoboost 350bhp AWD
So I’ve not yet driven a Ford Focus RS, but having experienced a base model Ford Focus SE, Focus ST, & modified & tuned my 2014 Focus to become a modified Focus ST, my perception is that the Focus RS is:
1)An excellent hot hatch; from all places it’s a Ford
2)An overpriced marketing hype
3)A bit of Mazdaspeed Hot Hatch but w/ AWD & a Manual transmission (Mazdaspeed6 Sedan was the only model Turbocharged w/ AWD & Manual Gearbox sold in North America)
Furthermore, I’d say if you can get your hands on a Focus RS, it’s the best offering of a hot hatch from the Blue Oval/Ford Europe/Mazda companies (with a few shortcomings - see disclaimer below).
Disclaimer: there’s 3 Major Flaws
I. The Engine Block is an open decked design that is notorious for leaking coolant into the combustion chamber and resulting in engines locking up at very low miles. Personally & from experience, the closed deck design of the Focus ST 2.0 Turbo Block is the most superior & deemed highly reliable when it comes too power increase. ST motors are built more robust are not as likely to blow up as the 2.3.
II. The suspension on the Focus RS is considerably harsh for normal road use; significantly more stiff than the Focus ST. As the journalist had claimed in the video, the Focus RS was designed/engineered/& manufactured in Germany where roads are much smoother & hard suspension is acceptable for enthusiasts across the pond. Here in the U.S.A roads are crap & soft suspension rules the streets for both comfort & predictability. Aftermarket shocks or coilovers can help. I personally like Bilstein inverted shocks paired with Swift Spec-R Linear Springs.
III. The sound of the Focus RS & Focus ST is not great for any true car enthusiasts. The reason quite simply put is the design of the Turbo manifold. For comparison I included an exhaust sound clip of a modified Mazdaspeed3 (the much respectable cousin of the MK3 Focus RS/ST) & you can hear what a 2.3 Turbo Inline-4 should sound like. The MZR Turbocharged engines have a traditional turbo manifold with 4 exhaust ports going into the turbocharger as opposed to the Focus which has the turbocharger integrated into the cylinder head (mainly for fuel economy). Solution: swap over the MZR cylinder head & a Turbo manifold.
If the Ford Focus RS is still not the hot hatch for you, then you can go get a $200k Lamborghini Urus.
Credits:
Mighty Car Mods @mightycarmods
LegitStreetCars @LegitStreetCars
Cars & Bids @carsandbids
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Have you seen this thriller film??
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Collateral (2004) ua-cam.com/video/-JDf2zIFgO8/v-deo.html
A25A-FKS E-CVT Transmission Fluid Change…we only get one life, be sure too change your trans fluid 🤨
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For all you tree hugging gear heads out there, here’s a time-lapse (unedited) capture of changing the transmission fluid in a 2019 RAV4 hybrid, 2018 ES300h, 2018-2024 Camry hybrid, 2019 Avalon hybrid … Need a 10mm hex, breaker bar, remove the under trays, torque wrench (35 ft-lbs for both fill plug & drain plug), transfer pump, drain pans. Also be sure too change the crush washers (same part fo...
Honda Civic Type-R (FL5)…don’t underestimate a fast FWD car; the best new sports-car? last Type-R?
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Will the FL5 be the last Honda Type-R? If so, this car may certainly be a Honda worth owning! Honda has a long lineage of making exceptional and surprisingly fast front-wheel drive (FF) cars. The FL5 Civic Type-R might just be the greatest front-wheel drive car ever made; as well as being the last Honda Type-R to ever be sold?? To commemorate, here’s a list of Honda’s best front wheel drive car...
BMW M5 (E39)… purists sports sedan; everything you need w/ 4 doors: The ultimate driving machine.
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BMW made some really great short films … I wonder if Nicholas Cage ever drives or owned a Beamer?? Credits: BMW & BMW Short Films Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) Special thanks to Jerry Bruckheimer for producing one of the greatest car movies of all time & Clive Owen & Madonna for this classic BMW Car Commercial!
Swaps can be an obsession, but are awesome to see & hear when done properly…here’s a few unique ones
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Engine swaps, transmission swaps, drivetrain conversions, even EV swaps are being done…basically car enthusiasts have found ways to transplant unthinkable power & gearing to change & alter the original specifications of their cars. I learned how to do a burnout & first donuts in a W124 Mercedes, but it didn’t have a 2JZ :( Credits to: HillClimb Monsters ua-cam.com/video/QzJToHRW0XI/v-deo.htmlsi...
Audi RS3 has an incredible sounding engine (2.5 L 5-cyl Turbo AWD w/ 1-2-4-5-3 firing order)
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Audi RS3 has an incredible sounding engine (2.5 L 5-cyl Turbo AWD w/ 1-2-4-5-3 firing order)
NISMO 400R inspired Nissan Skyline GTS-T (R33)…is the 400R the ultimate 90s JDM sports-car?
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NISMO 400R inspired Nissan Skyline GTS-T (R33)…is the 400R the ultimate 90s JDM sports-car?
Porsche 911 Turbo (993) - Air Cooled H6 Turbo + All-wheel drive; standing the test of time.
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Porsche 911 Turbo (993) - Air Cooled H6 Turbo All-wheel drive; standing the test of time.
Television 📺 in the 70s, 80s, 90s, & 2000s…what existed before Automotive YouTube & the Internet
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Television 📺 in the 70s, 80s, 90s, & 2000s…what existed before Automotive UA-cam & the Internet
Farewell to the Ferrari mid-engine V8…the future is here & it’s hybrid electric 😞
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Farewell to the Ferrari mid-engine V8…the future is here & it’s hybrid electric 😞
The Fast & the Furious took influence from this 80’s film 🎥
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The Fast & the Furious took influence from this 80’s film 🎥
Honda Prelude is better than you think…similar driving experiences to the DC2 Integra, GR86, & Miata
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Honda Prelude is better than you think…similar driving experiences to the DC2 Integra, GR86, & Miata
The best front-wheel drive car ever made: it’s a 23 year old Honda - Acura Integra Type-R
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The best front-wheel drive car ever made: it’s a 23 year old Honda - Acura Integra Type-R
Ferrari on the big screen 🎬…some of the best car movie scenes w/ Ferrari
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Ferrari on the big screen 🎬…some of the best car movie scenes w/ Ferrari
11 Automobile Brands with a similarity so simple, but effective: 5-Letters
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11 Automobile Brands with a similarity so simple, but effective: 5-Letters
5th gen Honda Prelude: Complete removal of sound deadening and insulation using dry ice 🥶
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5th gen Honda Prelude: Complete removal of sound deadening and insulation using dry ice 🥶
90’s Golden Era of Japanese Sports Cars
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90’s Golden Era of Japanese Sports Cars
10+ Reasons too like the 5th gen Honda Prelude...
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10 Reasons too like the 5th gen Honda Prelude...
Alien caught on ring doorbell camera 👽😱
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Alien caught on ring doorbell camera 👽😱
I bought a Honda (again)...patience is a virtue -16 years of waiting
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I bought a Honda (again)...patience is a virtue -16 years of waiting
Recaro ST3 MK3 Focus ST Driver Seat Rebuild w/ Manual Track Conversion & Swap into Focus SE
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Recaro ST3 MK3 Focus ST Driver Seat Rebuild w/ Manual Track Conversion & Swap into Focus SE
2014 Ford Focus SE Hatchback 2.0 Turbocharged Ruby Red
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2014 Ford Focus SE Hatchback 2.0 Turbocharged Ruby Red
Zetec S front end conversion Ford Focus SE MK3
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Zetec S front end conversion Ford Focus SE MK3
Genuine HKS SSQV IV Super Sequential Blow-Off Valve from Japan unboxing
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Genuine HKS SSQV IV Super Sequential Blow-Off Valve from Japan unboxing
Help me with the second one please. I don’t see it
Nice Goat. Love all the muscle cars
🤔 think outside the status quo and you’ll find enlightenment…for all you car enthusiasts out there: 1) thanks for watching; 2) enjoy what you love working on, driving, building b/c you shouldn’t give a f*ck what anyone else thinks about your ride (well unless your wifey who may have a say on how much you are spending on your hobby 😂)
Darla paul walker ❤❤❤
I don't get it
Correction: 4.9 Liter Flat 12-cylinder engine
My friend has the exact same car except for they took off the factory supercharger and put a pro charger on it and now it has 969 rear wheel horsepower❤
Thanks COBB: not sponsored but here’s a link to their new products specifically for the Ford Maverick www.cobbtuning.com/2023-2024-bronco-sport-2024-maverick-now-supported/?ET&Email&Bronco-Mav-060624
Muscle Cars used too be all the craze back in the day, here’s the cars featured in these TV Shows: 1. 1973 Dodge Coronet 2. 1969 Dodge Charger 3. 1933 Ford Roadster 4. 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback
The M3 (E90) and the M5 (E60) 👌
Merriam-Webster states the following: When a client gave Samuel A. Maverick 400 cattle to settle a $1,200 debt, the 19th-century south Texas lawyer had no use for them, so he left the cattle unbranded and allowed them to roam freely (supposedly under the supervision of one of his employees). Neighboring stockmen recognized their opportunity and seized it, branding and herding the stray cattle as their own. Maverick eventually recognized the folly of the situation and sold what was left of his depleted herd, but not before his name became synonymous with such unbranded livestock. By the end of the 19th century, the term maverick was being used to refer to individuals who prefer to blaze their own trails. By definition: Maverick - an unorthodox or independent-minded person.
This may be one of the most expensive cars I have ever seen (parked outside a Mexican joint 😮) $324k+ MSRP or something
Hello, is there any way I could contact you? I have an engine and trans out of an st about to go into my mk3 se and was just wondering abt the process!
Idk do you know how to pm on UA-cam?
@@MR-06 not too sure, I can just ask here if that’s fine though! So I have an engine, trans, and ECU. Were there any huge issues with the swap and what custom parts needed if any?
@@Nikhallllll it all depends on what year focus you’re working on & what year(s) the parts are from.
Just like the solar eclipse today, this rare sight was truly amazing. I don’t think I’ve ever seen such a clean original DC2-R before, not even at car shows.
Special thanks and appreciation to the following: Acura, Buick, Dodge, Honda, Isuzu, Lexus, Lucid, Mazda, Scion, Tesla, & Volvo Savagegeese @savagegeese Fast & Furious (2009) Gas Monkey Garage @gasmonkeygarage The Cultivated Collector @thecultivatedcollector Hagerty @hagerty Motor Trend @MotorTrendWatch Supercar Blondie @SupercarBlondie MAZDA / MAZDASPEED Scion / Toyota Tesla / Elon Musk Vehicle Virgins @vehiclevirgins Randy Pobst @randypobstofficial Jay Leno’s Garage @jaylenosgarage
Can you count how many Ferrari 355 & Ferrari F40 there are in this video?
Own both and I love my mazda bout enjoy the civics more only cuz of support but once again building a mazda
Toyota !!!!
Owned a couple rx7z I love old Mazda Had a ek hatch love Honda too but of course the civic got stolen 😂😅
About 15 years ago, I drove a 2000 Audi S4 in silver w/ 6-speed manual in stock form…soo smooth and the sound of turbo spool was a 1st for my ears 🎼
Kia boys 😂
Toyota
ACURA
I also like Honda 🙄
I love Hondas but you can’t hate on a well ported and tuned rotary
Everyone knows Mazda for its smooth legendary rotary…but the Mazda MZR & Skyactiv 4-cylinders are exceptional engines …well tunable & used in many racing applications
@@MR-06for sure some of Mazdas sky active racing motors are Sick but Mazda not giving us shit anymore Back when rotary were cheap pancakes Whole motor with a tranny on eBay was like 2000$ miss those days Street port turbo all day long
Honda all day 💪🏽 I love my K series civic and awd b series crv on boost
Honda4Life!
JDM exported rhd Civic Hatchback Spotted in NJ 😂…this one is the real deal from Japan, but why are people right-hand drive swapping cars in the U.S.? I don’t get it…
370z no doubt
I saw a Championship White FL5 on the road and it’s so wide it looks like a 911 w/ those fenders
You ST swapped a SE? I'm gonna be doing that in Spring. I just bought the ST recently to swap it into my hatch SE. Can I ask you questions when that time comes to get me through it if you don't mind?
@@MR-06 Thank you. It's my first ever project so I'm definitely gonna be going that approach.
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So I’ve seen a few R34 GT-R so far…a bayside blue driving in NYC, a 4-door R34 on a flatbed, and another behind a fence at a vehicle processing center. This would be first up close view of the most forbidden fruit when it comes to JDM legends.
All the Buicks regals with the GS badge from the years 2015 thru 2020 have them again has to be GS
Who’s driving?
Keiichi Tsuchiya…I think 🤨
Nope. Left hand drive
There are ONLY 6 automobile manufacturer companies that graced the world with 90’s goodness in this list: Honda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota, Mazda, & Subaru. 🙏
All gs got brembo brakes lol
Yes only on GS models, Brembo red calipers on the front only (oddly no red rear calipers)
Beautiful ❤. I also own a 2005. Never get rid of it my friend.
Sweet ride someday ill get one.. And i wont pay top dollar...
Well yeah, you’re just in a focus
Focus ST's get pretty loud
@@brennanpawlak3251 yes with full 3” exhaust but even louder with big turbo and hood exit exhaust
That's the right music.
How did you find the front and back bumpers also side skirt
OEM parts online ... except front bumper cover was shipped new painted Ruby red
why not throw the ST badge on since it's technically an ST
Man if you had a tutorial of this you'd be a lifesaver
What are you working on?
@@MR-06 trying to get 2014 Focus ST3 seats into a 2017 ST1. The wiring harness is different so we're trying to work around it
@@MR-06 oh wow im an idiot. I didnt see the description. Let me reference that
Put a muffler back on that thing.
It’s left hand drive.
If you look closely this car even has a roll cage…spotted on NJ turnpike
I'd like to get some info on this from you. I'm preparing to do this swap myself. I have a 2016 ford focus se with the 2.0l na and a 5 speed manual trans
You’re starting off with the correct car...is it the hatch? I went through all the headaches of converting from auto to manual & mk3 to mk3.5. What on your parts list for the swap?
Yeah it's a hatchback. I bought it with intentions of doing the swap eventually. There's quite a few st part outs in my area. I was wondering about the dash harness you said you didn't have to swap it. I thought the all the st were push button start. I figured the harnesses would be different. I didn't think the engine harness would be plug and play. All the write up say you have to use all interior and exterior harnesses front the st for it to work. Do you have the st center console with the traction control button?
@@BigDaddyDeHaven I’m using original Focus SE turn key ignition, bcm, and dash harness. You will need ST pcm, main engine (under hood) harness & engine/trans harness. I could literally do the swap without taking out the dash or changing any wiring harness inside the car. When you say quite a few ST Parts, are they salvage yards or people selling their own used parts?
Did you have to get anything reprogrammed? Do I need a tuner or anything or will it run on the stock st tune?
It's people parting out their st
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Lemme guess, 15k no low balls I know what I got?
Not for sale
But 15k would be niceee
Yo! I’m in the process of doing a swap on my 2017 SEL, how hard and difficult of a process was this? Also, what was necessary to make this happen?
On a scale of difficulty from 1 to 10 I’d say the swap was a 5 mainly because they engine and trans are all mounted in same locations and wiring is plug in play for most part. A lot of people doing this swap seem to take out the dashboard in order to swap the wiring harnesses but I managed to avoid taking out the dash. The other problem that I ran into was I used 2015 swap parts on a 2014 so there was a lot of modifications to be done such as changing the abs pump, ac lines, fuel sensors, etc. If you do this swap it’s best to use mk3 to mk3 parts or mk3.5 to mk3.5 parts...in other words keep the swap to your year specific vehicle 2012-2014 or 2015-2018.