What It's Like To Own A Ford Focus RS!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ก.พ. 2018
- Instagram: @eddiex616 @kentofkentington
Any uneducated comments about head gaskets will likely get extremely irritated responses from me, or get deleted. The Focus RS is a pretty awesome little car to own, check out the best and worst parts of living with this Nitrous Blue hot hatchback from Ford Performance!
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Love the videos!!! Keep it up, I love how u have the owners of the cars give their perspective and experience on owning the car.
Thanks for the kind words! I really like making these kinds of videos too!
EddieX Appreciate the like! Will u be coming to NY for the NYIAS??
I love the scenes that were used in the arial shots of the car, I live literally about two miles away from where this was taken haha, love the work eddie!
Just some fantastic work from you Eddie. Keep it up young boy. I've been with you since the beginning. I can't wait to see you dominate the auto vlogs and car reviews on youtube. If someone deserves it, it´s you! Big like!
Those things with headgaskets just happen. Where people work, errors will happen . This car is legendary and some of the finest machinery ever made. Someday i'll own one
I've always wanted one of these. I got a Focus ST at first, and I love it! Working for the RS.
But your RS is amazing! I love the blue!
I love these types of videos Eddie!
Thanks! glad you enjoy them
Good point about the versions of the Mustang and Focus.
I have a lot of respect for Ford because of my 2003 SVT Focus back a whilr ago but you're not abandoning the brand by trying other brands. You won't regret to try other brands. It is nice to learn who's good at thid, who's good at that. It makes you discover everything that the auto industry has to offer. It's wonderful.
4000+ miles in 2 months? Don't worry about your warranty, it'll be over before you know it.
kern417 I know! Ive had mine for 5 months and I just recently hit 2k miles.
i dropped 6k in one month lol and i just got my car brand new from the dealer
I bought my Focus ST a year ago with 75 miles, now it has 49k miles.... lol
Cars like these are meant to be driven, not babied and worried about warranties ;)
Dumb comment tbh
Did none of you watch the video? He explained that a very small amount of them were mistakably fitted with a 4cyl Mustang head gasket due to a possible translation error between the U.S., Germany, and Spain.
THANK YOU. I hate people commenting when they havent actually watched the content
But how does that even happen
Maybe not.
Just a heads up for you RS owners, I strongly suggest you check out what this tuning shop found out about the heads/head gaskets: th-cam.com/video/CuGodKdRLpE/w-d-xo.html
They're also finding out that the 2.3L blocks don't handle a lot of horsepower (they say 500+ hp): th-cam.com/video/kvEBXAAy_SM/w-d-xo.html
orig6redwings - No worries, the RS puts out 348 hp
LRCM - Listen, I'm not bashing the RS. I liked it when it first came out. It looks great and the fact that it came stock with 350 hp & tq was awesome. I thought it would be a great platform for modding/tuning and possibly fill in the hole that the Evo left. Anyhow, stock horsepower may be fine for you (and probably many others), but I know there's going to be a lot of people who buy one and will want it modded & tuned. That's where the issue potentially lies.
Ultimately, as an owner and enthusiast of these types of cars, I'm just trying to look out for you RS guys. I just think it's important to bring this to the attention of the RS community to let them know what this tuning shop found. They show and explain the potential issues with the 2.0L & 2.3L engines. Hell, they even cut one of their blocks in 3 pieces to show you what they're talking about.
If you're worried about clicking on links (which I am, too), then just search for TH-cam Channel "Tuned by Nishan" and look for the EcoBoost videos.
Anyhow, , I think it's BS if people slap down $40k, but they end up buying a car that can't handle the power upgrades, like many other engines can. I have a 2012 Evo X with 480 awhp (which is somewhat near 600 bhp) on the stock block & internals at 50k miles. The point is, Mitsubishi did their homework with the 4G63 and 4B11 (Same with Toyota - 2jZ, Ford - 5.0L Coyote, Chevy - any LS and many others), but it's possible that Ford may not have done so with the 2.0L & 2.3L. (sorry for the long reply - LOL)
I’ve had mine 6 months now and I’m stoked. There are definitely some things I would change but you can’t be perfect. I’d take it over my 18’ STI any day. That’s a bold statement coming from a subaru fanatic
Great vid...just bought the nitro blue rs and love it! Having a Porsche in my second garage bay...I drive this one ten times more!
Great videos Eddie! Amazing to see owner's perspective as well as a formal review. Also Kent really is the Lord of Ford
thanks! It is always cool to hear what the owner has to say about the car. Kent loves his Fords :P
The "canyon RS flip" was actually in New Paltz NY, I live about 30 min away and took mine up there for a redemption match ;)
Ford clutch feel comes from their clutch assist spring, which I highly recommend changing to the steeda one, gives it a much more linear feel and a more obvious grab range. Best thing I did with my focus st
Great review Eddie
Love that this was filmed in Michigan!
I actually love the ride of my RS; definitely not too harsh for me. And a correction to your statement, it's the whole engine (not just the HG) that's made in Spain. Also, the car was primarily designed by Ford Europe in the former Team RS (now merged with the global performance division) with feedback from Ford US. But definitely somewhere there was a mixup that caused a small percentage of the RS motors to be fitted with the mustang HG, but it's not clear if that was a supplier error or in the engine plant. Either way, Ford stepped up and replaced several failed motors and issued a FSA to replace all the HGs on the 16-17 RS
I like the care, but that blue color is just gorgeous.
Just realized that you're on Hines Dr. That would be a great road to race on, Northville to Dearborn and back for lap time
Dont buy the module for the suspension. Just get the Mountune springs which is cheaper and does the job. Personally, I'm waiting for the Ohlins coilovers kit.
Just buy upgraded springs to fix the ride. Just the springs. Get one from Mountune for like $260 for example. Also, Steeda is selling an upgraded clutch spring for like $80 (with the perch) for a more linear feel.
this thing is a beast, people can hate all they want but in its class its def the best car out there!
Get tuned from Adam at Tune+. Get a ETS FMIC, rear motor mount, better colder plugs, drop in filter, and a nice catback exhaust.
Hoping to get a 2009 RS for my first car. Every model of the RS is insanely awesome in my opinion.
My dream car is an EVO, it is sad that Mits gave up on the car game but if I can’t have an EVO I am most definitely interested in a Focus RS
Great video!
I like the RS just wish the interior was more unique compared to an ST i know the recaro seats and the blue stitching but thats pretty much it, otherwise great car
100% agree. At the end of the day it feels pretty much like an other Focus interior with a couple nice touches added in. Not the main appeal of this car tho.
Beautiful
Love the blue
It is quite an amazing paint, especially in the sun
Looks like this was filmed through Hines. Very cool. I have always wished they would close off hines so we could sprint from end to end.
Hines drive time trial!!
Hines park! I ride that road all the time. Cool to see a local road.
Let me tell you how much the head gasket was not a problem, I bought my rs from car max and it still had the warranty. The next day I took it to my local dealership and they said it that the head gasket needed replacing. They replaced it and gave the car back two days later all free of charge.
I wanted to like this car...drove it a few times on the back of other cars. Golf R etc.
Ended up with an S3....just couldn't get over the interior...it really cooks the entire car. That and the HG issues it had.
Hopefully they build a crazy one with a Dual Clutch in the future to bring it upto spec with its competitors. (Cue the DCT hate from people who have never driven one and think they are a 4speed out of an old Cadillac)
I think the new Megan RS with the rear wheel steering spells trouble for the hot hatch world in terms of best handling, though not as quick as the RS or Type R
The Human Bobblehead=One ride in a Focus RS. 🤣
For under 50k the RS is probably the best bang for the buc. I own a 2018 and test twice mostly everything under 50k and yes the suspension is pretty stiff which I don’t mind and for myself it was the best choice.
"It's a great car for what it is". Tells me all I need to know about why NOT to purchase this car.
Beautiful car
Car does get a big bump in the torque department with a pro tune. Mine is sitting at 380whp/440wtq on e30 gas. 360whp/420wtq on 93 gas. Got plenty of torque very fun shove at wot. I only got a BOV, K&N drop in filter, pro tune. Stock exhaust and downpipe. Also make sure you don’t have any blocks in the suspension springs, I’ve seen and felt the difference in my friends RS. My car rides very smooth, I’m also used to sport suspension being a little rough here and there.
xXHellFighter13Xx 380 whp is slow. Smh
the head gasket issue is pretty similar to the CTR transmission or the WRX STi ringland failiure, blown waaay out of proportion
This is my dream car
I don't know what happen with the headgaskets, all I know is this car is pretty cool and it's a good cheap manual for a daily
It is definitely very cool, I'm going to wait for a bit more depreciation until I would call it cheap. But at 30k this would be an awesome option!
Preciƨe cheap? Im. Not sure if you know how much these cars cost brands new.
You can get a pre-owned R35 GT-R for the price of a new RS. I wouldn’t call it cheap by any measure. Maybe cheaper than a c63 AMG but not cheap.
Lifeless HD I'd like for you to show me a used R35 that's around $42,000. Unless there is one with 100k miles on it, it doesn't exist. A 6-7 year old R35 with 30-40k miles on it's still 60k.
There like 60k up here in canada because they aint gonna make them anymore
Insert uneducated head gasket comment here.
Pretty much. lol.
i love the ford brand just like this guy does, but i couldn't afford a rs so i got its little baby brother the st :3, still an awesome car
My dream car
that interior is so beat.
The ride, Hines drive in Michigan!!
I've been looking for a new car and this along side a STI are my top two choices. I'm moving to downtown Toronto and it's time to say good bye to my ram 1500. What do you think about this car vs the STI Eddie
Uggggh, I think I’m going to go with the CTR for a daily. I don’t care for a super stiff suspension out of the factory, and I don’t want to modify my daily off the showroom floor for a better ride. The Recaros in the RS are very uncomfortable also
Nice car but after watching the video of the guy cutting the RS block in half and seeing how thin the cylinder wall itwasn't so cool anymore
looks really bumpy just watching you guys toss around.
Look at that color... DAMN!!!! I don't care about the ride quality... its a sports car. Getting mine next week... Limited edition.
I have a 17' GTI Sport which is a really high quality, solid car, but pretty boring to drive to be honest. It's an autobahn cruiser really, which lacks cornering sharpness on turn in. Looking at a Golf R or this car, when my lease is up next December, of 2019. Which would you take, the Golf R or the Focus RS?
from just picking up a wrx friday... I want subaru to have strong competitors. Its the only way we all keep getting cool cars like these. When the EVO left I got worried that those remaining would just start slacking off.
Also stiff suspension thug life haha. Always seem more noticeable at slow speeds.
Ill have to review mine versus the one I had in 2010. Interesting changes on every single level.
very late to this, but im looking for either this or a wrx. since this is a 5 year old comment, how has the subie been since then?
@@enochi777 had to replace its first part (idler pully) just last month. Currently at ~95k miles on it. Other than basic (and either on time or early) maintenance, it’s been reliable. It’s my daily driver to work etc. versus my 2010? It’s more fuel efficient. No clue if it’s faster. Rumbles gone but it still sounds good enough for a 4cyl anyway.
Views are great and really the best part of the car. Feels like a glass bubble. Excellent sight lines.
6spd feels better than the 5speed did (a bit tighter).
I’ve only added an axle back just to get more sound. The car is VERY quiet in stock shape. Never tuned it.
mine is a white 2016. 26k mile daily driver. love every minute in it. yes, it is noisy, but you buy this for performance and fun, not a quiet ride. buy a lexus if you need that.
Been waiting for parts for my car for 6 months now. I like the car but this will probably be the last Ford I ever own. It is really fun paying a car loan an not even being able to drive it.
Fords costumer service is all but gone once you leave the dealership with your car.
If i buy, im planning on beating it as a daily, so how is this car projecting on reliability on the 100k miles mark? I cant find any long term facts and its killing me. Please someone give me any opinion
Is Kent’s Focus RS with the Quaife LSD in the front or without it? I heard the 2018 came standard with the LSD and leather package.
Shmee bought 2 of these so I'm just wondering if its really that good?
I don't know why but your headrest not being properly adjusted is bothering me
Looks the business. Thumbs up.
Link for suspension module?
Dude, you can see the insanely stiff suspension bouncing you around.
What sort of MPG do you get
How are those head gaskets bro
I LOVE my RS18
I don't understand what anyone is talking about when it comes to the ride.. it feels just fine.
dam what kind of road are u guys on, or is it just the car?
Why did he comment about "head gaskets" in the description? Are they a problem in the focus RS? I'm looking to get either a WRX STI or a Focus RS in the near future. I hadn't even considered the RS until recently, but they seem like really cool cars.
Von Sterner yeah they've had recalls for most RS's regarding the head gaskets.
A small amount of Focus RS were recalled due to having the wrong head gasket put in and if I'm not mistaken, ford repaired the damage as well as adding a fresh 100k miles to the warranty for the cars that had the issue. So even if you did happen to get a bunk RS, ford would fix it for free and renew your warranty.
Yeah don't buy a Subaru if you like headgaskets either. The best part when they go you'll end up having to do two of them because "muh 4 cylinder boxer engine". Also when you do get oil leaks there's almost no point fixing it. Any decent mechanic will recommend a reseal because the moment you fix one the next weakest point will go. As for the RS they had the headgasket issue and I heard of several people having issues with the transmission as well. If I had my pick of the litter unless you're gonna buy a 22b sti (the only true impreza sti) get the RS. If it makes you feel any better Ford and Mazda have been working together for years hence the Mazda BK chassis aka Fords C1 chassis ever wonder why the mazda 3 has always looked like a Focus that's because it is one and aside from performance trims (Speed and RS) it used the same engine. So you'll hopefully get better reliably out of the ford. Anyhow goodluck with whatever pick.
When you have to add "for what it is" and "...you know..." when you say its a good car.... you know he's trying his best to be optimistic. XD
God I can here every bump every time he says “uhhh” or “ummm.” It’s literally “uh-uh-uh-uh” and “u-u-uh-m-m-OWWW!”
Mine doesn’t ride like that unless in race mode.
Don't argue
I was interested in one, until I found out you can turbo swap the R turbo to the GTI and pull hard on the RS and save $12k
That's cool. I prefer all wheel drive
bmx687 overpriced awd lol
RS = Rally Sport. Expect pure, driving experience. If you want comfort and cushy ride, get a boat. Oh wait, this guy already drives a mustang
Do Prefer the mk2 RS over the mk3.My favourite Ford is the RS 2000
Me too such a cool little car
What kind of car is this??!?
How do you know if you buy a good focus rs? Without any of the recalls?
Deeez nutx Just look at the vin number.
Can't decide white or blue :/
Nitrous blue is an amazing paint.
That car was not designed for Michigan roads
Stick with Mountune for your performance upgrades and you won't void any warranty on the car.
DJ Tony Romeo you won’t void your warranty as long as you revert back to stock
Why go through the hassel of having to revert things back to stock when you can just modify the car with Mountune which is a certified Ford performance parts that dont void anything? If its Ford approved then stick with the Mountune parts so you dont have to keep reverting the car back to stock.
DJ Tony Romeo Mountune is not Ford approved in US yet.
DJ Tony Romeo thats just pure laziness. You’re most likely gonna be hassled trying to get warranty work done on the car bone stock regardless so might as well as go ham if you can turn wrenches and if you consider yourself an enthusiast it should a none issue from the jump
Wrong. In NA your warranty is voided with Mountune. Mountune is also overpriced. Works as advertised, built well, but vastly overpriced.
Bruh you guys cruising down Hines drive? I swear it looks like Hines drive..
My Focus RS brings all the body shakes to the yard. 😆
What should I do about the stinky license plate law with this car?
Did he trade in his cla45?
You GG My brother? Yeah. Check out his new insta @offwhite_R8
From information I have from a co worker who was on the development team for that engine was saying even in development they where having issues with head gaskets at 25000 miles or 25psi of boost. Supposedly he was saying it's cause the open deck design and minor warpage is enough to cause a failure with how thin the gasket is. I hope your right about just a communication issue. But I guess not working at Ford we will never know.
David DePriest it was proven a mishap in the factory. It’s nothing to do with design, no car company intentionally would put out a product that they know will blow at 25k. Just doesn’t happen.
Dude Shark I hope that's the case, just passing along the information I was told.
David DePriest he might have been talking about the cars that were accidentally given the mustang gaskets only making it to 25k, not the entirety of them.
Dude Shark that I'm not entirely sure about. All I know is he was apart of a third party company that did the initial tune for the engine. Maybe though after the issues they had Ford revised the gasket. And that's where the mix-up came from.
So this car is kinda expensive for me personally. Anybody know a economical alternative hatchback. Trying to upgrade from a Nissan versa.
You could look into a focus ST or Mazda speed 3 if you want something sporty but more affordable!
I have something USA doesnt have... mk2 focus rs .... Nice vid
thats awesome! you guys in europe got many cool cars we did not
Running mustangs here is expensive :(
Wanna swap motors?
no thx :D
You guys don’t have a manual m5 , and didn’t have mustangs for 50 years . No viper ,hellcats or camaro either
Hey Eddie. I have been watching the channel for a while and I have a question. Do you and Parker still talk or are you guys apart now? I would honestly love to see you guys come back together and make a video.
Fuck this ive just unsubbed. Eddie can't even reply to me with fuck all subs that should be easy but nah so im done! Parker continues to make great content daily. Unbeatable work ethic! Cya Asian👎
+Jason C Tf? Eddie works for Ford full-time (as an engineer I believe) AND runs this channel while Porker does his vlogs full-time. He's replied to me several times, so maybe he just doesn't reply to you cuz he doesn't want to. Big whoop
Jason Ng he said he quit at Ford along time ago
Jason Ng the channel sucks dick anyways🙃
ok then don't watch?
"I forgot how much you just Loveeee Ford" Eddie, don't you work for Ford? Lol
does the car not have a smooth ride or is the road just really shitty???
NVM prejacked the comment a bit ride sucks.
so so so so bouncy!
Hines Drive👌
I just hate that hot hatches are now 4 doors. I prefer 2 door hatchbacks. 4 door hatchbacks are cuv/wagons in my eyes
I find it strange that in America they have to give us the 4 door hatch version, like the Fiesta ST. iirc, europe gets a 2 door version of the Fiesta ST
Bryan Olvera then you are into cars like a prius and pt cruisers jk, it might be a generation thing. I grew up seeing good looking 2 door hatchbacks like ek type r, euro focus st, gti/r32, rsx... basically cars from 80s- early 00s. The current market now are making 4 doors look like a 2 door hatchback so i can see why people like them but its not my thing
EddieX i think its because we are lazy and dont like to move our seats to let passengers in/out. I remember when the grb sti first came to the market people hated it. They attacked it in forums and cars show like its a child molestor but now its what everyone is into
I used to think that all 4 door vehicles were hideous. While I still prefer the looks of a 2 door, now that I'm a father I "get" having a 4 door because it's so convenient and usable. I recently sold my 2005 Mustang GT and replaced it with a 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 and the MS3 makes a much better daily driver, especially with a baby in back.
4 door and sport in the same sentence is like gay and marriage in the same sentence. Lol
Any focus SVT gang??
Dang bro OG.
Why is he sitting so high in the driver's seat? His legs look like they are touching the steering wheel.
I think his just a tall guy. The optional race seats are places even higher.
Stage 2 Golf R much better option. It actually has a suspension unlike the RS.
I know the engines can be modded for more low end torque. For the Focus ST, Ford has a power pack which has some minor parts and a revised calibration which takes it from 250hp/250tq, to 260ish hp and 360 tq.
I'm sure the RS would respond similarly...
extremely bumpy ride 😬