Bought mine a year ago. Bought 5k under msrp due to incentives ect. Best car I’ve ever owned. Blast to drive. Imo best first upgrade is access port. Stage 1 Cobb loaded it’s a completely different car to drive (much more tq and more fun). Buy it you won’t regret it plus they aren’t gonna be making them anymore.
Bought mine 364 days aho, and Loved every day. I kept it stock until last week where I installed an RS shiter and Ronin transmission bushing upgrade. Don't go trying to pump out srupid power, and it should run for a long time
Bought an ST2 with ST3 features besides the full leather seats..... MSRP 31,000 and bought it for 22,000 because the dealer was just happy to finally sell it, where I live nobody approcats hot hatches
Same with me, not as blind but quite a bit but i looked into it and happy with it. I want to have cosmetic upgrades first aside from the tires and also of course asses what the previous owner did put because there is a blow off valve and cobb air intake and carbon fiber looking at least pipe for it and i did the oil and sparks when i bought it
I was surprised that you did not mention an intercooler upgrade. That would be my first upgrade due to the heating issues that exist when you push the power a lot such as on a track run. I like the big cpe intercooler.
Gjeebs Glad to see you’re still doing mods on the ST, just picked mine up about two months ago couldn’t be happier! Was wondering I saw another video where some guy added Apple CarPlay to his 2017 mustang by changing out a USB port found in the glove box. Can this be done with the ST? He purchased a USB from Ford for about $50, it would be an awesome video👊
I just picked up my 2013 ST a week ago and youre the first person I seen about upgrades. Very glad I found you and im in the process of putting all the parts on it.
Gjeebs you’ve been running the stock intercooler this entire time with the pro cal? I’d love to see your temps before and after? What set up are you going with intercooler and pipes?
- Clear Bra - Yes. If you can afford it, do it no matter where you live. I did front bumper, entire hood, mirror caps and A-pillars and I'm really glad I did. This is my second ST, the first one was chipped and beat to hell after a couple of years not having it, the new one still looks awesome and I'm glad I spent the money - Rear Motor mount - yes, definitely. Improves launch traction and wet traction a LOT, and makes everything about the car feel more solid. 2015 and newer models have a much better factory rear MM, but the aftermarket ones are still better. I would avoid aftermarket upper motor mounts unless your car is for track use. it increases vibration by a factor of 10, it's really abusive. - air filters, intakes etcs... BS. Don't waste your money unless you just want purple or neon green shit under your hood for some reason - exhaust - marginally worth it unless you just want a different sound - sound composer delete - this "feature" annoyed the living hell out of me. it was the first thing I modified, and it's a cheap and easy fix - tires - yes, sort of. The F1's are a fine summer street tire, but get a second set of wheels and mount some Blizzak or Ice-X's on them for winter use if you live in the north. - Brake pads - I despise dust. If you do too, swap them out immediately. I used Power Stop Z23's front and rear and they are great street pads, MUCH lower dust, and zero noise. And they are a fraction of the cost of high end stuff that is not needed unless you track you car. - Tunes - proceed with caution. Tuning your car can and will come with consequences, and some can be catastrophic. Even the Ford branded tune has been a cause of denied warranty claims. Beware. Unless you have the money to suffer the consequences, don't jerk around with tunes. If it's a daily driver, stay away from them completely. - Shifter bushings - DO IT... get the solid aftermarket ones for both the transmission end of the cables AND the solid uness for inside the console where the shifter frame is mounted. you will LOVE it - Hood struts - DO IT. They are cheap and easy, and damn, it's nice not dealing with that stupid hood prop rod being in my way constantly (I rec. RedLine) Mind you, I don't race my car. I daily drive it on the street and don't get into stop-light shenanigans (well not very often anyway). I want comfort and a solid feel just for the personal satisfaction, I'm not chasing horsepower or lap times. I'm, the type who would want a faced gearset just because I like how it feels, not because it'll make my ET's lower and more reliable. I like an unmodified look and for things to be very subtle, I don't want the ricer label. I want a highly reliable car that makes me smile when I demand that of it. Nothing more, nothing less.
Normally I'd say fuck intakes but on this one that intake tube is jacked well okay so I have an escape 2.0 all-wheel drive which is basically the same car as y'all's except all-wheel drive and y'all have like a different tune I believe but anyways that intake tube is so jacked on this car that is one where I'm going to get a cold air intake for a new intake piping as my next mod first thing I did was catch can that's first thing I do on any car even if it's not a performance car so I kind of agree with you but on this one I think it might be worth it for an intake. also in regards to the guy the cap on the end of the cone needs to be there so you're not sucking in hot engine bay air so that it only uses the air from the snorkels that go to the front of the grill so you get fresh cool air
Leave your AC on it won’t cause any vibration and it will not need service if you don’t use it you will lose it . I got the Magna Flow exhaust very very happy recommend! A very nice power gain !
Nice list. But I would have done FMIC first. Personally my ride has the Depo 3.5 FMIC, Boomba Adjustable BPV(with 2 of 3 screws removed), Mountune RMM, AEM Dry Filter, and a Cobb AP3 with Stratified Flash tunes for 93, 91 and a 15psi Eco. 2016 ST2.
“You could literally put your living together on the road out here.” Haha dude, your commentary is awesome! Super informative vids. Newly subscribed and loving it:)
Will IV it can be done sir. Just buy a part a pay period and set aside $50-100 a check not only will you start stacking for your build. You’ll start saving money and knocking out other bills. You can do it sir.
My exhaust upgrade was my favorite. I have the AWE touring non-resonated one and it sounds really good it crackles and burbles all the time, it has no drone, and you can actually hear the turbo at times as well. I would highly recommend it for anyone looking at exhausts.
Just found your channel a few weeks ago but man is it nice being able to watch someone with actual intelligence talking about our beloved Focus ST's. One of the few people i could watch for 15 minutes and not get bored listening to. Keep up the great work boss!
Great video. I think 1 & 2 need to be flipped. If you have a 2013/14 ST then you know what AWEFUL is! The stock motor mount is literally a jelly donut. The engine slaps violently against the frame of the car. It took me 5 minutes of driving the damn thing to notice this! WTF FORD! How did you get this so wrong??? Did you not DRIVE these cars before selling them? If you simply swap in the Ford Electric Focus Motor Mount then you’re problem will be solved. No need to spend big 💰 on all these fancy mounts when the ugly (you can’t see it people) MM from Ford works great. Not one slap in 70K miles of redlining gear banging bliss. And the shifts are crisp. And there is NO car shake at idle. None. Do it now. Mine cost $50 bucks new!
D'Angelo Fernando; Hello D’ Angelo. I do not have a link to the electric Ford Focus lower/bottom motor mount but all you have to do is go to the dealership and tell them what you want. I believe their are three motor mounts total but the lower one is the only one you need to change. The mount once again is about $50.00 and should be readily available from any Ford service Dept. You can do this job w/o a lift but use ramps and block the rear wheels. Safety 1st! The job should take about an hour and you will notice a huge improvement immediately! No more 2.0 banging against the frame of the car. Also it seems like the shifts are crisper as well because the engine is no longer swimming in the engine bay. I still have NO IDEA how Ford missed this. It’s a mistake that they rectified in 2015 on up Focus ST’s.
Jair Palomar me and some buds knocked it out in about two hours only took so long because i was scared at first of lifting my baby to high:( but once we got good jack positions everything went super smooth and quick! i went with the Cobb Rear motor mount little pricey but don’t regret it at all!
Great suggestions if you bought this car and have a low budget for upgrades. Me personally, I have gotten rid of those heavy stock wheels and all seasons in favor of wider and super sticky eagle f1 supercar tires, CPE fully enclosed intake and intercooler, CPE Charge pipe kit, CPE xflex stage 2 RMM, MBRP turbo back 3 inch exhaust, boomba BOV, boomba short throw trans adapter plate, Cobb short throw shifter, and Cobb accessport v3 tuner.
Why in the hell would you put Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar tires on a Focus ST? Those tires are absolute garbage until you warm them up properly and are hockey pucks at anything below 50 degrees. They came on my 2010 Shelby GT500 and they were straight up trash. Those tires barely lasted the 22K miles I had put on the car by the time I got rid of it. If you are tracking the car and have the opportunity to warm them up properly, then ignore my comment. But for daily driving those tires are just crap. Sorry.
I've got a stage 3 ST with Stratified tune (highly recommend). Finally about 2 months ago it was time to get rid of the eagle F1, I would loose traction in 1,2, and even 3rd when the tires were "cold" (I live in florid so anything under 70 is considered cold) Got the new Michelin PS4 which are simply incredible! Now I don't loose traction. Simple as that. Also road noise is reduced!
Not a mod, but you should change your factory aerial to a more stubby one, I changed mine to one half the length and fits straight into your factory aerial base
I agree on the motor mount. I have the CPE Stage 2 (which is what I believe what you're referencing) on my RS and it was a fantastic upgrade in terms of acceleration and crisper shifts. Also prevents the engine from banging against the firewall which was a pretty frightening sound. Also the Mountune quick shift, solid shifter bushings, and steeda clutch spring have all significantly improved the driving experience.
Cory Falcone Definitely agree with the clutch spring, but can't justify the entire clutch perch for more than 4x the price. Took me less than 5 minutes to switch out the spring and it makes daily driving the car so much more enjoyable. Such an easy upgrade 20 bucks is a no-brainer!
Cletus Zimmerman I had a little bit of extra NVH, but my tuner bumped idle up by 100 RPM and it improved significantly. After 10K miles I don't even really notice it anymore.
I use the stock mounts, cut out the stock rubber out of the mount. Then take a hockey puck a shape it to the side of the whole you want but a little bit bigger, press the puck in, then drill the hole for the bolt and press a long washer through the center. I’ve done this in a ton of cars and it doesn’t have body vibration. Never had one fail either. FYI for a cheap engine roll fix.
Will be buying an ST soon, and I have basically watched this video like 10 times over just gaining every detail from it, cannot wait to start the project from it being stock and turning it up a few notches. Look forward to more videos pal! Best of luck!
I agree with you TOTALLY - I bought this car for my son and I only want to buy him the Ford Motorsport add on's (Mountune is included in that as the dealer sells and installs the parts). We got the extended warranty and want to keep that valid. We learned that the Ford Motorsport parts are excellent and very affordable. Great video - enjoy your ride.
I love the stock Pirelli p-zero A/S! But I live in an area with a lot of rain more than harsh winters and summers so it works great for me. They are the best tire I’ve ever used in the rain.
Repping the 412! I'm from Butler and just got an all blacked out 2016 ST. Loving your videos man, very detailed, informative, researched and professional!
I have a 2014 Feista ST with 55,000+ miles and I’m on my 4th set of tires. I’m just put a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ on it, there the best tires I’ve ever had, quiet, smooth, no freeway tracking in the grooves, and super sticky, highly recommend them.
Cant wait till these things are 3 or 4 grand. There's so many cool cars in the last 5 or 10 years that the future will be awesome for people buying toys and project cars. Focus ST or Fiesta ST are on my list and maybe an RS depending how depreciation and long term reliability go on them.
Hey man, nice work I’ve watched a couple videos so far. I like your advice in general and your skepticism. There’s some things you describe that I understand that have better engineering terms for them but you do a nice layman’s description that works well. Planning to do my own videos when I really break open my focus this summer!
Tune, coilovers, wheels spacers 20mm front 25 mm rear, front lip spoiler, electric rear motor mount, short shift arm from breedt, solid aluminum bushings to replace rubbers in shift linkage, adjustable rear control/camber arms, adjustable sway bar links, intake and filter, and resonator delete. Also Lumen X yellow fog light covers. 2014 PERFORMANCE BLUE FOCUS ON 3RD ENGINE WITH 72K MILES ON BODY.also sound symposer delete plate, also turbosmart 50/50 bov 2014 LExus IS 350 2014 Focus ST 2006 R6 2004 RX330 1987 944 T (big turbo)
If you go to Ford performance website or mountuning you will see cobb products on their website and yes Ford do warranty All Cobb products and others as long as it's on Ford performance page
I'm surprised an intercooler isn't listed. That's one of the first mods suggested to me on the Reddit forums. Anyways I haven't posted yet on your videos but I think you're doing a phenomenal job here. Some people babble forever and some are too much too the point. I think you have a great mix of info, personality, advice and humor that makes me glad I subscribed. I just wish you were in San Antonio haha. 93 gas here....
First two upgrades i did right after buying a used st was the radium baffle plate and pcv catch can. Upping performance is a waste if you let your valves get gunked up due to oil vapor buildup.
"I live in Phoenix and drive with the windows down an no A/C b/c the throttle response is better and no NVH". Hey, it's gonna be 100 degrees for next 4 months, cannot WAIT to get in my car and roll down the windows! WTF?
That stock intercooler needs to go, especially with that Phx heat . I have the mountune intercooler still in the box never been used if anybody is interested only 450.
I just bought an st2 and im pretty sure it has somthing to do with the tuning because i bought it used and the original owner put an cobb access port and im just wondering becauee it feels like it has 0 torque and the acceleration is non existent
I bought a SE base model and turned it to a ford performance ST, with a few RS parts such as the Turbos, I do NOT recommend putting the Ford performance tune (calibration on an SE) put the mountune tune on it, if you drive an ST the Ford performance tune is way better. Also I recommend mud flaps for dirty dusty rocky areas. And put 18 inch tires of the car, comes stock with 16 but it will hold 18’s no problem. I do recommend removing the rear seats if you don’t ever plan to use them and if so remove the anti theft blocker. Definitely first thing to do is Exhaust!!!! Then air intake! Do not pull parts and resell them, always keep them especially if they are not ford warrenty’d parts. If something breaks put the warrenty’d parts back on the car then bring it into the dealership. Do NOT do burnouts unless you have something a rear motor mount, you will have wheel hop big time and could snap your driveline or your axles. Upgrading your driveline is important if you plan to up you HP more than 100hp, the driveline is rather weak. And change the read drums (if you have an SE) to disc! Other than that, the car is great, don’t launch control in the rain, and don’t do it often, check for codes if you get any errors and clear them before you go to the dealership for anything! Drive light, Drive Fast, and Focus on both the car and the road!
Great video. Just to throw this out there..intercooler intercooler intercooler!!!! Thats where you get your power. No it doesnt add power, but lets you use the power you have. The stock intercooler will cause you to lose 16hp and 40 ft pnds of torque when it heat soaks after 2 good pulls. My charge temps on a 65 degree day will hit in the 130 to 145 degree range with a 3rd to 4th gear pull. With my depo racing cooler on a 65 degree day will hit 67 to 71 degrees. Before spending 800.00 on a cat back exhaust id suggest the intercooler if power is your goal. Keep up the good work!
Bobby4v what about a performace radiator from Mishimoto? i hear from a friend who has a 13' ST1 that he did thay before getting an aftermarket Intercooler. By the way, im interested in getting a 18' ST2 myself. I was just wondering if that would be a way to go before getting an aftermarket intercooler.
Short shift plate because every factory ford shifter is shit. Downpipe to reduce EGTs, intercooler to keep inlet air temp in check, and finally a catch can to keep the oil out of your intake. Bonus round: limited slip diff because it should have been standard.
sorry I didn't watch your video on warranties but I do know that sometimes it's just up to the dealership and the service tech you speak to what they say will and won't void it.
I got a RS air box from a Ford dealer on ebay for $72 , awesome upgrade. I also have 25mm wheel spacers all the way round, they make the car look great. I have a 3" Roush exauhst, it is very loud and droans bad at certain RPM. I recomend the Turbosmart duel port BOV, it sounds like a straight BOV but circulates back to the intake also and its adjustable. I love the FSWERKS shift plate, 3 positions and easiest install because the screws go in from the top not the bottom like the other shift plates.
Couple things if I may add sir :) 1 clutch assist spring - the clutch in it, I felt, tried to kick you out of pedal travel the last little bit. This makes it completely smooth pressure no more "kick out" 2 throttle pedal spacer, moves the gas closer and more even to the brake. I personally couldn't heel toe shift until I did this. Down side it might be hard to find a comfortable place for gas pedal foot but only a minor discomfort for me there And 3 anyone looking to upgrade exhaust google custom magnaflow focus st, sounds nice and is literally 1/2 the price of a cat back HOWEVER I don't know if it meets the requirment for stage 2 tunes. Again just thought I would add these to people looking :)
I just bought an '18 ST & I'm still trying to decide if I like it or not. I find the clutch to be very heavy & the shifter to clunk alot going into & out of gear. Maybe I just need some seat time, but so far I can't see myself having this car very long. The MPG's aren't good either, but that's probably because I'm in SoCal & it's just a constant start/stop w/ a million red lights.
Just bought an '18 in Wheeling, Wv close to Pittsburgh, Pa.. and mine came with the eagle F1 tires so I'll definitely have get new ones before next winter
Gjeebs really? Never seen an ST3 come with one stock that’s cool. My ST2 came with the normal big tall ST shifter. Was glad to get that swapped out. Also you sold me on the firestone tires and they’ve been amazing thank you for that.
I put a cold air intake in my car and about 15 minutes after driving, my check engine light turned on for some air flow censors in the intake and bank 1 on the cat, is that normal? I took it off and a day later the check engine light turned off
I own a ‘15 ST and I haven’t installed a RMM. I’ve found that better tires have eliminated any wheel hop-which, if you drive smoothly... you shouldn’t have to worry about anyway. Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R for Autocross are a must! The factory F1s are okay, but the difference with the Bridgestones was unbelievable. As far as other mods go, I went with a Borla exhaust. I think it sounds the best-basically the Ford Performance w/o the resonator. Everyone loves it and I get tons of compliments.
The Qusife ATB differential is worth the money; it really controls torque steer and helps put the power down very effectively. It helps a lot in snow, too! I got the Ford rear motor mount; it comes standard on late ‘14 models and newer and is the one that comes on the RS; and it’s cheaper than the ones from Mountune, Cobb, etc; but not as ‘purdy. I have the MP-275 package plus the Mountune cat-back exhaust which gives me about 263 wheel horse power. The stock clutch seems to handle it well and the extra punch makes passing and merging easy. But I do a fair amount of long distance driving in it and I miss being able to use regular gas. Sometimes premium isn’t available and that can be a problem with the ST’s small gas tank. I bought Ford’s M-5200-U lowering springs; about 0.5” drop from stock and 20% stiffer. You notice the difference. It’s flatter in turns but your wife will comment on the ride! I put on Powerstop M-23 front brakes; drilled and slotted with their carbon-fiber/ceramic pads. The big brake kits were just too high for me and these look and operate very well. I wasn’t sure about them when I bought them but I have been very pleased. They are more than adequate for street use; single cylinder but they will trip the anti-lock system in an instant. I have standard ST pads and rotors on the back. I bought the Ford front brake cooling air diverters from Steeda last week and need to install them, and I definitely want to get an upgraded recirculation valve for the turbo. It never ends...!
I was thinking of going with a down pipe, air filter, hi-po muffler and tips to keep performance costs down to what would be essential and effective. Don't want to put a full exhaust or do too much because this is meant to be a cheap car that doesn't suck, it's not a GT3 RS hahaha. Cosmetically I've ordered an upgraded (heavier) shift knob and will go for just window tint, flat black sport stripes on the black finish (understated) and an ST logo sunshade...simple.
You don’t “need” any of these, especially an exhaust. My top 7. 1. Performance Filter 2. COBB AP3 3. FMIC 4. Tied - NGK’s step colder or Rear roll restrictor or (RMM) 5. Better Tires (F1’s are terrible) 6. Better brake pads 7. Rear Sway Bar Also, I love the Indy 500’s great tire recommendation. Mountune uses COBB AP3 LMAO!
I already stated this, the Accessport that you don't recommend then turn around to recommend mountunes tune is on an Accessport. It's just restamped as mountune, same program and all just written by someone at mountune ON a Cobb accessport.
So question let’s say I bought my st from a Subaru dealership and it’s under a warrenty could I ask them to do the ford performance tune or would I need to go to a ford dealership and if I go to a ford dealership can they insure my warrenty would be safe even though it’s from a different dealership
So I'm curious, could I do a tune off the Ford "Calibration" and work up from that 333 Torque or would doing a tune take away that calibration and start from stock?
I have no problems with the brake vectoring at all, really. The car pulls close to a g on the skid pad! When I play with SI's in the twisties (stock suspension vs. stock suspension) I have no issue walking away from them. Its truly no contest. Of course we have quite a bit more power to play with but, Ford did a wonderful job tuning the suspension in these cars. I'm a big fan of Honda's too but, the ST is a confidence builder as far as the driving experience is concerned.
Just bought a white 2017 cpo. So much fun. First thing i wannt do is catch can then wmi, mainly to be able to at least run distiled water to make sure my engine stays clean
Cobb is very focused on focus’s (no pun intended), it wouldn’t be as good as Ford performance, but there is a reason they are prevalent in the focus scene, and it’s for the cookie cutter fit and reliability
As far as cheap exhausts go the MBRP catback has been great for me. Good amount of noise and not near as much drone as the other more expensive options
Yo whats up! Just bought an st a couple days ago. I went for it because my 08 ses is a utilitarian beast at commuting and gravel road fun and has proved to be honda status in durablity having 226,000 miles and only needing a couple valve cover gaskets as well as axles aside from basic maintenance (oil, brakes etc..). My st is a stock 2017 with the kona blue metallic, Is there any caveats that come with this car? also what oil and filter would you recommend? you're st seems to be well taken care of. Cheers!
@@Gjeebs ok thanks I'm getting my exhausts done but didn't know if it would sound right with the fake noise and the exhaust noise if it's not really an issue Ill leave the symposer on 🙂
I was considering the mountune filter, it seems a shame to keep it hidden inside the stock air box, do you lose much performance not having it in the air box? Or is it more for just keeping crap out the filter.
About to buy an ST. Let's go!
DONT DO IT......... lol unless you get a bad ass deal on it.
Bought mine a year ago. Bought 5k under msrp due to incentives ect. Best car I’ve ever owned. Blast to drive. Imo best first upgrade is access port. Stage 1 Cobb loaded it’s a completely different car to drive (much more tq and more fun). Buy it you won’t regret it plus they aren’t gonna be making them anymore.
Bought mine 364 days aho, and Loved every day. I kept it stock until last week where I installed an RS shiter and Ronin transmission bushing upgrade. Don't go trying to pump out srupid power, and it should run for a long time
Bought an ST2 with ST3 features besides the full leather seats..... MSRP 31,000 and bought it for 22,000 because the dealer was just happy to finally sell it, where I live nobody approcats hot hatches
@@NoahConner how'd you talk them down to that kind of deal? That's insane!
I bought my car blind. 2016 st. I just needed a car. Never realized what I had till I stumbled on these videos. Love this car. Thanks so much.
Just bought a 2016 ST3 also. It has all the bolt-on mods and a tune. Smiles for miles. 😁
Same with me, not as blind but quite a bit but i looked into it and happy with it. I want to have cosmetic upgrades first aside from the tires and also of course asses what the previous owner did put because there is a blow off valve and cobb air intake and carbon fiber looking at least pipe for it and i did the oil and sparks when i bought it
I was surprised that you did not mention an intercooler upgrade. That would be my first upgrade due to the heating issues that exist when you push the power a lot such as on a track run. I like the big cpe intercooler.
Intercooler should be the 1st upgrade
I just ordered an intercooler and charge pipes so make sure you are subscribed for the install and long term review!
Gjeebs Glad to see you’re still doing mods on the ST, just picked mine up about two months ago couldn’t be happier! Was wondering I saw another video where some guy added Apple CarPlay to his 2017 mustang by changing out a USB port found in the glove box. Can this be done with the ST? He purchased a USB from Ford for about $50, it would be an awesome video👊
I just picked up my 2013 ST a week ago and youre the first person I seen about upgrades. Very glad I found you and im in the process of putting all the parts on it.
Would you recommend the Ford performance tune even if I don’t have warranty?
Gjeebs you’ve been running the stock intercooler this entire time with the pro cal? I’d love to see your temps before and after? What set up are you going with intercooler and pipes?
@@gofast8144 Mountune intercooler and silicon pipes
- Clear Bra - Yes. If you can afford it, do it no matter where you live. I did front bumper, entire hood, mirror caps and A-pillars and I'm really glad I did. This is my second ST, the first one was chipped and beat to hell after a couple of years not having it, the new one still looks awesome and I'm glad I spent the money
- Rear Motor mount - yes, definitely. Improves launch traction and wet traction a LOT, and makes everything about the car feel more solid. 2015 and newer models have a much better factory rear MM, but the aftermarket ones are still better. I would avoid aftermarket upper motor mounts unless your car is for track use. it increases vibration by a factor of 10, it's really abusive.
- air filters, intakes etcs... BS. Don't waste your money unless you just want purple or neon green shit under your hood for some reason
- exhaust - marginally worth it unless you just want a different sound
- sound composer delete - this "feature" annoyed the living hell out of me. it was the first thing I modified, and it's a cheap and easy fix
- tires - yes, sort of. The F1's are a fine summer street tire, but get a second set of wheels and mount some Blizzak or Ice-X's on them for winter use if you live in the north.
- Brake pads - I despise dust. If you do too, swap them out immediately. I used Power Stop Z23's front and rear and they are great street pads, MUCH lower dust, and zero noise. And they are a fraction of the cost of high end stuff that is not needed unless you track you car.
- Tunes - proceed with caution. Tuning your car can and will come with consequences, and some can be catastrophic. Even the Ford branded tune has been a cause of denied warranty claims. Beware. Unless you have the money to suffer the consequences, don't jerk around with tunes. If it's a daily driver, stay away from them completely.
- Shifter bushings - DO IT... get the solid aftermarket ones for both the transmission end of the cables AND the solid uness for inside the console where the shifter frame is mounted. you will LOVE it
- Hood struts - DO IT. They are cheap and easy, and damn, it's nice not dealing with that stupid hood prop rod being in my way constantly (I rec. RedLine)
Mind you, I don't race my car. I daily drive it on the street and don't get into stop-light shenanigans (well not very often anyway). I want comfort and a solid feel just for the personal satisfaction, I'm not chasing horsepower or lap times. I'm, the type who would want a faced gearset just because I like how it feels, not because it'll make my ET's lower and more reliable. I like an unmodified look and for things to be very subtle, I don't want the ricer label. I want a highly reliable car that makes me smile when I demand that of it. Nothing more, nothing less.
Normally I'd say fuck intakes but on this one that intake tube is jacked well okay so I have an escape 2.0 all-wheel drive which is basically the same car as y'all's except all-wheel drive and y'all have like a different tune I believe but anyways that intake tube is so jacked on this car that is one where I'm going to get a cold air intake for a new intake piping as my next mod first thing I did was catch can that's first thing I do on any car even if it's not a performance car so I kind of agree with you but on this one I think it might be worth it for an intake. also in regards to the guy the cap on the end of the cone needs to be there so you're not sucking in hot engine bay air so that it only uses the air from the snorkels that go to the front of the grill so you get fresh cool air
10:34 something suddenly appears flying by the left side of the lamppost then suddenly disappears again.
I just bought a 2013 and couldn’t be happier the wheel hop is probably my biggest issue thanks for the suggestions really helpful
You got it! I would check out my video on the rear motor mount. That will help
Leave your AC on it won’t cause any vibration and it will not need service if you don’t use it you will lose it . I got the Magna Flow exhaust very very happy recommend! A very nice power gain !
Nice list. But I would have done FMIC first. Personally my ride has the Depo 3.5 FMIC, Boomba Adjustable BPV(with 2 of 3 screws removed), Mountune RMM, AEM Dry Filter, and a Cobb AP3 with Stratified Flash tunes for 93, 91 and a 15psi Eco. 2016 ST2.
“You could literally put your living together on the road out here.” Haha dude, your commentary is awesome! Super informative vids. Newly subscribed and loving it:)
just brought home a 2018 ST in white! awesome car! LSD!
Dude... I might drive home with exactly that tomorrow
I got a 2018 as well but in black
‘18 as well here - mag grey. I wish I could afford to drop an LSD in it!
Hell yeah, LSD!
Will IV it can be done sir. Just buy a part a pay period and set aside $50-100 a check not only will you start stacking for your build. You’ll start saving money and knocking out other bills. You can do it sir.
got my st yesterday
Congrats!
My exhaust upgrade was my favorite. I have the AWE touring non-resonated one and it sounds really good it crackles and burbles all the time, it has no drone, and you can actually hear the turbo at times as well. I would highly recommend it for anyone looking at exhausts.
Thermal R&D is the best one overall for sound, OEM+ look
Just found your channel a few weeks ago but man is it nice being able to watch someone with actual intelligence talking about our beloved Focus ST's. One of the few people i could watch for 15 minutes and not get bored listening to. Keep up the great work boss!
Great video. I think 1 & 2 need to be flipped. If you have a 2013/14 ST then you know what AWEFUL is! The stock motor mount is literally a jelly donut. The engine slaps violently against the frame of the car. It took me 5 minutes of driving the damn thing to notice this! WTF FORD! How did you get this so wrong??? Did you not DRIVE these cars before selling them? If you simply swap in the Ford Electric Focus Motor Mount then you’re problem will be solved. No need to spend big 💰 on all these fancy mounts when the ugly (you can’t see it people) MM from Ford works great. Not one slap in 70K miles of redlining gear banging bliss. And the shifts are crisp. And there is NO car shake at idle. None. Do it now. Mine cost $50 bucks new!
do you have a link?
D'Angelo Fernando; Hello D’ Angelo. I do not have a link to the electric Ford Focus lower/bottom motor mount but all you have to do is go to the dealership and tell them what you want. I believe their are three motor mounts total but the lower one is the only one you need to change. The mount once again is about $50.00 and should be readily available from any Ford service Dept. You can do this job w/o a lift but use ramps and block the rear wheels. Safety 1st! The job should take about an hour and you will notice a huge improvement immediately! No more 2.0 banging against the frame of the car. Also it seems like the shifts are crisper as well because the engine is no longer swimming in the engine bay. I still have NO IDEA how Ford missed this. It’s a mistake that they rectified in 2015 on up Focus ST’s.
Philip Rosenthale sweet thanks man i might head over there today and check it out!
What exactly did you say when you bought the motor mount at the dealer I don’t wanna sound dumb when I go
Jair Palomar me and some buds knocked it out in about two hours only took so long because i was scared at first of lifting my baby to high:( but once we got good jack positions everything went super smooth and quick! i went with the Cobb Rear motor mount little pricey but don’t regret it at all!
I'd add the Ford performance short throw shifter.
Spotting that ding from someone's door mid sentence was priceless. I do that every time I got over my car even if it's an old one 😂
Great suggestions if you bought this car and have a low budget for upgrades. Me personally, I have gotten rid of those heavy stock wheels and all seasons in favor of wider and super sticky eagle f1 supercar tires, CPE fully enclosed intake and intercooler, CPE Charge pipe kit, CPE xflex stage 2 RMM, MBRP turbo back 3 inch exhaust, boomba BOV, boomba short throw trans adapter plate, Cobb short throw shifter, and Cobb accessport v3 tuner.
How much total u dropped bro im doing research for my st i just got, a 2018. I just wanna get the upgrades that fit my driving style
Why in the hell would you put Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar tires on a Focus ST? Those tires are absolute garbage until you warm them up properly and are hockey pucks at anything below 50 degrees. They came on my 2010 Shelby GT500 and they were straight up trash. Those tires barely lasted the 22K miles I had put on the car by the time I got rid of it. If you are tracking the car and have the opportunity to warm them up properly, then ignore my comment. But for daily driving those tires are just crap. Sorry.
I've got a stage 3 ST with Stratified tune (highly recommend). Finally about 2 months ago it was time to get rid of the eagle F1, I would loose traction in 1,2, and even 3rd when the tires were "cold" (I live in florid so anything under 70 is considered cold) Got the new Michelin PS4 which are simply incredible! Now I don't loose traction. Simple as that. Also road noise is reduced!
Eric Fling stratified is slow my brother
Compared too?
Not a mod, but you should change your factory aerial to a more stubby one, I changed mine to one half the length and fits straight into your factory aerial base
I agree on the motor mount. I have the CPE Stage 2 (which is what I believe what you're referencing) on my RS and it was a fantastic upgrade in terms of acceleration and crisper shifts. Also prevents the engine from banging against the firewall which was a pretty frightening sound. Also the Mountune quick shift, solid shifter bushings, and steeda clutch spring have all significantly improved the driving experience.
Yes that is the mount I was referring to. Thank you! I just partnered with a company that makes bushings and will be doing a video on those soon.
Cory Falcone Definitely agree with the clutch spring, but can't justify the entire clutch perch for more than 4x the price. Took me less than 5 minutes to switch out the spring and it makes daily driving the car so much more enjoyable. Such an easy upgrade 20 bucks is a no-brainer!
Cletus Zimmerman I had a little bit of extra NVH, but my tuner bumped idle up by 100 RPM and it improved significantly. After 10K miles I don't even really notice it anymore.
The best engine mounts in the business along with exhausts and turbo kits. (IMO)
cp-e.com/shop/product/ford-focus-st-xflex-rear-motor-mount-stage2/
i went cheap and purchased the torque solutions rmm, hopefully it is a quality piece
I use the stock mounts, cut out the stock rubber out of the mount. Then take a hockey puck a shape it to the side of the whole you want but a little bit bigger, press the puck in, then drill the hole for the bolt and press a long washer through the center. I’ve done this in a ton of cars and it doesn’t have body vibration. Never had one fail either. FYI for a cheap engine roll fix.
Will be buying an ST soon, and I have basically watched this video like 10 times over just gaining every detail from it, cannot wait to start the project from it being stock and turning it up a few notches. Look forward to more videos pal! Best of luck!
I agree with you TOTALLY - I bought this car for my son and I only want to buy him the Ford Motorsport add on's (Mountune is included in that as the dealer sells and installs the parts). We got the extended warranty and want to keep that valid. We learned that the Ford Motorsport parts are excellent and very affordable. Great video - enjoy your ride.
Most Ford motorsports products are made by big name manufacturers. Like my Focus exhaust years ago was actually a Borla.
I love the stock Pirelli p-zero A/S! But I live in an area with a lot of rain more than harsh winters and summers so it works great for me. They are the best tire I’ve ever used in the rain.
remap, exhaust and air filter
I saw your car earlier today bro!! I just recently got a red Focus st and it’s so nice!!
Repping the 412! I'm from Butler and just got an all blacked out 2016 ST. Loving your videos man, very detailed, informative, researched and professional!
I have a 2014 Feista ST with 55,000+ miles and I’m on my 4th set of tires. I’m just put a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ on it, there the best tires I’ve ever had, quiet, smooth, no freeway tracking in the grooves, and super sticky, highly recommend them.
Cant wait till these things are 3 or 4 grand. There's so many cool cars in the last 5 or 10 years that the future will be awesome for people buying toys and project cars. Focus ST or Fiesta ST are on my list and maybe an RS depending how depreciation and long term reliability go on them.
Looking at a red fully modded 2014 st with 98000 miles. Sounds amazing
Hey man, nice work I’ve watched a couple videos so far. I like your advice in general and your skepticism. There’s some things you describe that I understand that have better engineering terms for them but you do a nice layman’s description that works well.
Planning to do my own videos when I really break open my focus this summer!
Watching your videos made up my mind about getting a ST. About to do my first upgrades starting with Air Filter and Rear Motor Mount can't wait...
Arizona is the perfect place for cars! Perfect weather all year long.
It is awesome plus dry heat is the best for preserving cars. My only issue is I don’t have a garage so my car gets dirty very quickly
Tune, coilovers, wheels spacers 20mm front 25 mm rear, front lip spoiler, electric rear motor mount, short shift arm from breedt, solid aluminum bushings to replace rubbers in shift linkage, adjustable rear control/camber arms, adjustable sway bar links, intake and filter, and resonator delete. Also Lumen X yellow fog light covers. 2014 PERFORMANCE BLUE FOCUS ON 3RD ENGINE WITH 72K MILES ON BODY.also sound symposer delete plate, also turbosmart 50/50 bov
2014 LExus IS 350
2014 Focus ST
2006 R6
2004 RX330
1987 944 T (big turbo)
I've heard really good things about the stratified tune w the cobb access port
Steeds clutch spring, oil catch can, braided steel brake lines, and intercooler!
If you go to Ford performance website or mountuning you will see cobb products on their website and yes Ford do warranty All Cobb products and others as long as it's on Ford performance page
thx for the info!
I just purchased a 2016 ST black on black and im in love!!!!!!
Congrats
In tbe next week im grabbing my st1, so hyped. Any recommendations for videos or links for performance/etc
I'm surprised an intercooler isn't listed. That's one of the first mods suggested to me on the Reddit forums. Anyways I haven't posted yet on your videos but I think you're doing a phenomenal job here. Some people babble forever and some are too much too the point. I think you have a great mix of info, personality, advice and humor that makes me glad I subscribed. I just wish you were in San Antonio haha. 93 gas here....
First two upgrades i did right after buying a used st was the radium baffle plate and pcv catch can. Upping performance is a waste if you let your valves get gunked up due to oil vapor buildup.
"I live in Phoenix and drive with the windows down an no A/C b/c the throttle response is better and no NVH".
Hey, it's gonna be 100 degrees for next 4 months, cannot WAIT to get in my car and roll down the windows! WTF?
Hey I’m in az too!
That stock intercooler needs to go, especially with that Phx heat . I have the mountune intercooler still in the box never been used if anybody is interested only 450.
1gsrtom interested
WaldoIsLegit ok hit me on my email gsrtom00@gmail
Still available?
germjp germjp yeah just email me if ur interested
1gsrtom So you notice horsepower loss when its very hot outside?
I just bought an st2 and im pretty sure it has somthing to do with the tuning because i bought it used and the original owner put an cobb access port and im just wondering becauee it feels like it has 0 torque and the acceleration is non existent
I Cobb motor mounts and I don't feel a difference when my AC is running...
I bought a SE base model and turned it to a ford performance ST, with a few RS parts such as the Turbos, I do NOT recommend putting the Ford performance tune (calibration on an SE) put the mountune tune on it, if you drive an ST the Ford performance tune is way better. Also I recommend mud flaps for dirty dusty rocky areas. And put 18 inch tires of the car, comes stock with 16 but it will hold 18’s no problem. I do recommend removing the rear seats if you don’t ever plan to use them and if so remove the anti theft blocker. Definitely first thing to do is Exhaust!!!! Then air intake! Do not pull parts and resell them, always keep them especially if they are not ford warrenty’d parts. If something breaks put the warrenty’d parts back on the car then bring it into the dealership. Do NOT do burnouts unless you have something a rear motor mount, you will have wheel hop big time and could snap your driveline or your axles. Upgrading your driveline is important if you plan to up you HP more than 100hp, the driveline is rather weak. And change the read drums (if you have an SE) to disc! Other than that, the car is great, don’t launch control in the rain, and don’t do it often, check for codes if you get any errors and clear them before you go to the dealership for anything! Drive light, Drive Fast, and Focus on both the car and the road!
So excited to get a ford st :) looking for a 100k mileage in the 11-15k price area
Did you get it?
Great video. Just to throw this out there..intercooler intercooler intercooler!!!! Thats where you get your power. No it doesnt add power, but lets you use the power you have. The stock intercooler will cause you to lose 16hp and 40 ft pnds of torque when it heat soaks after 2 good pulls. My charge temps on a 65 degree day will hit in the 130 to 145 degree range with a 3rd to 4th gear pull. With my depo racing cooler on a 65 degree day will hit 67 to 71 degrees. Before spending 800.00 on a cat back exhaust id suggest the intercooler if power is your goal. Keep up the good work!
Bobby4v what about a performace radiator from Mishimoto? i hear from a friend who has a 13' ST1 that he did thay before getting an aftermarket Intercooler. By the way, im interested in getting a 18' ST2 myself. I was just wondering if that would be a way to go before getting an aftermarket intercooler.
Short shift plate because every factory ford shifter is shit. Downpipe to reduce EGTs, intercooler to keep inlet air temp in check, and finally a catch can to keep the oil out of your intake. Bonus round: limited slip diff because it should have been standard.
Do any of these mods void warranty? I'm a noob and don't own an ST yet
I have made a warranty video that should answer your questions
sorry I didn't watch your video on warranties but I do know that sometimes it's just up to the dealership and the service tech you speak to what they say will and won't void it.
I bought a flow master outlaw catback exhaust, but I’m not sure if I want to put it on
Also short throw shifters are the best mod imo for any manual transmission
Driver mod! Even just an autocross event will make you love this car so much more.
So true. I did my first autox 2 weeks ago and its incredible what seat time will do to your confidence in your car and in your own skillset.
I got a RS air box from a Ford dealer on ebay for $72 , awesome upgrade. I also have 25mm wheel spacers all the way round, they make the car look great. I have a 3" Roush exauhst, it is very loud and droans bad at certain RPM. I recomend the Turbosmart duel port BOV, it sounds like a straight BOV but circulates back to the intake also and its adjustable. I love the FSWERKS shift plate, 3 positions and easiest install because the screws go in from the top not the bottom like the other shift plates.
Great to see a FoST channel , keep the content coming !!!! Wish I started recording my upgrades to mine, but oh well
Getting mine today, can't wait to draw out the potential of the ST hehe
Congrats you’re going to love it!
Couple things if I may add sir :)
1 clutch assist spring - the clutch in it, I felt, tried to kick you out of pedal travel the last little bit. This makes it completely smooth pressure no more "kick out"
2 throttle pedal spacer, moves the gas closer and more even to the brake. I personally couldn't heel toe shift until I did this. Down side it might be hard to find a comfortable place for gas pedal foot but only a minor discomfort for me there
And 3 anyone looking to upgrade exhaust google custom magnaflow focus st, sounds nice and is literally 1/2 the price of a cat back HOWEVER I don't know if it meets the requirment for stage 2 tunes.
Again just thought I would add these to people looking :)
I just bought an '18 ST & I'm still trying to decide if I like it or not. I find the clutch to be very heavy & the shifter to clunk alot going into & out of gear. Maybe I just need some seat time, but so far I can't see myself having this car very long. The MPG's aren't good either, but that's probably because I'm in SoCal & it's just a constant start/stop w/ a million red lights.
add an oil catch can is one of the mods I’ve read on that everyone seems to suggest
Just bought an '18 in Wheeling, Wv close to Pittsburgh, Pa.. and mine came with the eagle F1 tires so I'll definitely have get new ones before next winter
Nice! I am from western PA
How hard is it to do the rear motor mount ?
Phoenix Arizona here !!! Great video !!!
Focus RS shifter! It’s a huge feel and driving comfort upgrade for not much money.
My ST3 came with that stock
Gjeebs really? Never seen an ST3 come with one stock that’s cool. My ST2 came with the normal big tall ST shifter. Was glad to get that swapped out.
Also you sold me on the firestone tires and they’ve been amazing thank you for that.
Stress clutch spring is a must!
What do y’all think about an injen catback exhaust is it worth the money or are there some better brands out there for the same price or less
Im surprised you didnt mention a FMIC, pretty popular upgrade. stock is notorious for getting heat soak
Agree I should have added it
@@Gjeebs why did you go ev
I put a cold air intake in my car and about 15 minutes after driving, my check engine light turned on for some air flow censors in the intake and bank 1 on the cat, is that normal? I took it off and a day later the check engine light turned off
I own a ‘15 ST and I haven’t installed a RMM. I’ve found that better tires have eliminated any wheel hop-which, if you drive smoothly... you shouldn’t have to worry about anyway. Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R for Autocross are a must! The factory F1s are okay, but the difference with the Bridgestones was unbelievable.
As far as other mods go, I went with a Borla exhaust. I think it sounds the best-basically the Ford Performance w/o the resonator. Everyone loves it and I get tons of compliments.
I just bought a 2016 focus st and did a muffler and resonator delete. What should I do next??
Thee best exhaust system I believe for this car above all else, through all research I've done, the Thermal Research and Development.
The Qusife ATB differential is worth the money; it really controls torque steer and helps put the power down very effectively. It helps a lot in snow, too! I got the Ford rear motor mount; it comes standard on late ‘14 models and newer and is the one that comes on the RS; and it’s cheaper than the ones from Mountune, Cobb, etc; but not as ‘purdy. I have the MP-275 package plus the Mountune cat-back exhaust which gives me about 263 wheel horse power. The stock clutch seems to handle it well and the extra punch makes passing and merging easy. But I do a fair amount of long distance driving in it and I miss being able to use regular gas. Sometimes premium isn’t available and that can be a problem with the ST’s small gas tank. I bought Ford’s M-5200-U lowering springs; about 0.5” drop from stock and 20% stiffer. You notice the difference. It’s flatter in turns but your wife will comment on the ride! I put on Powerstop M-23 front brakes; drilled and slotted with their carbon-fiber/ceramic pads. The big brake kits were just too high for me and these look and operate very well. I wasn’t sure about them when I bought them but I have been very pleased. They are more than adequate for street use; single cylinder but they will trip the anti-lock system in an instant. I have standard ST pads and rotors on the back. I bought the Ford front brake cooling air diverters from Steeda last week and need to install them, and I definitely want to get an upgraded recirculation valve for the turbo. It never ends...!
I was thinking of going with a down pipe, air filter, hi-po muffler and tips to keep performance costs down to what would be essential and effective. Don't want to put a full exhaust or do too much because this is meant to be a cheap car that doesn't suck, it's not a GT3 RS hahaha.
Cosmetically I've ordered an upgraded (heavier) shift knob and will go for just window tint, flat black sport stripes on the black finish (understated) and an ST logo sunshade...simple.
Limited slip?
What about the lug nuts? This was my first upgrade. The OEM ones are terrible.
I never had an issue with them but many people talked about this
You don’t “need” any of these, especially an exhaust. My top 7.
1. Performance Filter
2. COBB AP3
3. FMIC
4. Tied - NGK’s step colder or Rear roll restrictor or (RMM)
5. Better Tires (F1’s are terrible)
6. Better brake pads
7. Rear Sway Bar
Also, I love the Indy 500’s great tire recommendation.
Mountune uses COBB AP3 LMAO!
Facts, u always gotta get Cobb💪
I have a base model but I want to convert it to an st, I have a 2017, is it pretty much the same set up?
I wouldn’t waste your time. Just save and get an ST. You will be happier
excellent tire choice. I am wearing the Indy 500s on both my Twin Turbo Stealth and my 5.0 Coyote Mustang. Great tire.
I would love to get that exhaust. Sounds pretty good and not annoyingly loud.
I already stated this, the Accessport that you don't recommend then turn around to recommend mountunes tune is on an Accessport. It's just restamped as mountune, same program and all just written by someone at mountune ON a Cobb accessport.
I would add a catch can to the list, to protect the engine from carbon fouling.
So question let’s say I bought my st from a Subaru dealership and it’s under a warrenty could I ask them to do the ford performance tune or would I need to go to a ford dealership and if I go to a ford dealership can they insure my warrenty would be safe even though it’s from a different dealership
Yes you have to take it to ford if you want the warranty with the calibration. Your subaru warranty should still be honored
Very informative. Good video man.
Consider using a tripod. Walking around while recording is dizzying.
Otherwise great video.
The tune only added torque? So it’s stock hp?
Yea it bring peak hp earlier in the power band but yea it only increases torque
Hood Struts as well! No more lanky prop up strut.
So I'm curious, could I do a tune off the Ford "Calibration" and work up from that 333 Torque or would doing a tune take away that calibration and start from stock?
You can only run one thing at a time. The two different software types would not work together.
Steeda Clutch assist spring would be 1 in my book. Easy to install, Cheap, Night and Day difference in shifting.
Did the Ford performance exhaust change your fuel miles per gallon in a negative way? And do you always have to use premium fuel? I use mid grade.
I always use premium fuel and I didn’t notice a change for my MPG. It’s free flowing so it should improve it if anything
Gjeebs I have a ‘14. This video helped give me ideas. Thanks
you mentioned the "updated calibration" are they seeding out a different file for the tune then previously?
I have no problems with the brake vectoring at all, really. The car pulls close to a g on the skid pad! When I play with SI's in the twisties (stock suspension vs. stock suspension) I have no issue walking away from them. Its truly no contest. Of course we have quite a bit more power to play with but, Ford did a wonderful job tuning the suspension in these cars. I'm a big fan of Honda's too but, the ST is a confidence builder as far as the driving experience is concerned.
Just bought a white 2017 cpo. So much fun. First thing i wannt do is catch can then wmi, mainly to be able to at least run distiled water to make sure my engine stays clean
Cobb is very focused on focus’s (no pun intended), it wouldn’t be as good as Ford performance, but there is a reason they are prevalent in the focus scene, and it’s for the cookie cutter fit and reliability
As far as cheap exhausts go the MBRP catback has been great for me. Good amount of noise and not near as much drone as the other more expensive options
picking up a 2015 st on monday. cant wait!
Yo whats up! Just bought an st a couple days ago. I went for it because my 08 ses is a utilitarian beast at commuting and gravel road fun and has proved to be honda status in durablity having 226,000 miles and only needing a couple valve cover gaskets as well as axles aside from basic maintenance (oil, brakes etc..). My st is a stock 2017 with the kona blue metallic, Is there any caveats that come with this car? also what oil and filter would you recommend? you're st seems to be well taken care of. Cheers!
When you got the exhausts did you turn off the sounds symposer
No
@@Gjeebs ok thanks I'm getting my exhausts done but didn't know if it would sound right with the fake noise and the exhaust noise if it's not really an issue Ill leave the symposer on 🙂
Yea easy to remove it if you decide otherwise
Buying a Ford Focus ST soon and this will help me so much thank you! Def subbed and liked
Very Helpful Gjeebs! Just bought a 2018 ST1, in Chicagoland & wondered if you/anyone had any Snow Tire reviews/recommendations. THX.
Would I be safe to tune to ds ultima with only a mountune air filter?
I am not familiar with DS ultima
I was considering the mountune filter, it seems a shame to keep it hidden inside the stock air box, do you lose much performance not having it in the air box? Or is it more for just keeping crap out the filter.
Great video man! I have a full stock Focus ST and your video gave me an idea of where to start
Glad it helped! Should be releasing more videos this week