As a channel built with focus fans, its no surprise the switch has critisism But from an obious view, mps has more power, an LSD gearbox and better handling As an owner of an mps, they can be reliable when maintained, you took great care of your xr5. Ive beaten on mine hard over 2+ years and had very minimal problems (basically all problems were a result of past mechanics) My brother has an XR5 and ill definitely say they sound way better, much more comfortable, and so much rarer
They are fun to drive, when they work right. Kind of like subarus, they run well when left mostly stock but stuff starts breaking quickly when you get into more power adders. Enjoy but be prepared to rebuild it. -coming from someone who just sold their gen 1 speed
Fingers crossed mine doesn’t need a rebuild 😮 I’m not planning on pushing it very hard and going to keep up with my maintenance so we will see how it goes🤞
Well this was unexpected mate fair play mate they are really underrated car not so popular here in the U.K. due to what u said the reliability etc but looking fwd to following the build mate 👍🏻
lol going from a focus 2.5 to a 2.3 mps is a downgrade. big money to be spent to make big power compared to the xr5... and gearboxes on the mps is very fragile
Maybe…. Buuuuutt this MPS was cheaper than the focus, makes more power with less mods (on stage 1 anyway) has a factory LSD and is easier to get parts for here in NZ. Just a few of the reasons why I made the switch. I still love the focus it was awesome. But I think next time I’d need the RS Version
Ahh spewin... However, I do suspect you will be like the many others whom have parted with the mighty XR5(ST) and miss the thing. The focus has a much more aggressive torque delivery than the MPS which is inline with what you were saying when you said the focus felt more torquey. Alas, hope you have fun with your MPS adventures :)
I most likely will miss my focus, I’d like to buy the RS version if I ever have the itch for one again so I don’t have to spend so much money on a xr5 trying to make it an Rs which it never will be. The mps is less torque but does handle a lot better so it’s all a trade off. Thanks for the comment I hope you enjoy some of the future mps content
I have indeed gone to the dark side. Both cars definitely have there pros and cons. I’ll have to give it some more time owning both before I can say which I like better.
As a channel built with focus fans, its no surprise the switch has critisism
But from an obious view, mps has more power, an LSD gearbox and better handling
As an owner of an mps, they can be reliable when maintained, you took great care of your xr5. Ive beaten on mine hard over 2+ years and had very minimal problems (basically all problems were a result of past mechanics)
My brother has an XR5 and ill definitely say they sound way better, much more comfortable, and so much rarer
"Am I an idiot?"
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Yes.
And then you clicked on the video, saw my face, and your suspicions were confirmed
@@turbo_tyler_ no brother, I got an erection :D
Next video: MY MPS BLEW UP! REBUILD SERIES PART 1
Timing chain is indestructible what do you mean (I’m so scared)
They are fun to drive, when they work right. Kind of like subarus, they run well when left mostly stock but stuff starts breaking quickly when you get into more power adders. Enjoy but be prepared to rebuild it. -coming from someone who just sold their gen 1 speed
Fingers crossed mine doesn’t need a rebuild 😮 I’m not planning on pushing it very hard and going to keep up with my maintenance so we will see how it goes🤞
Been here from the start pall love the content
Thanks for the continued support man hopefully the videos to come are entertaining!
Excited for the build bro! Still gonna get gapped though 😉
When it has front mount it’s supposed to be 500hp so I wouldn’t be so sure 💨 💯
Unfortunately I was only following you because of the 5 pot ST…
Well this was unexpected mate fair play mate they are really underrated car not so popular here in the U.K. due to what u said the reliability etc but looking fwd to following the build mate 👍🏻
Fingers crossed mine doesn’t live up to those reliability stereotypes. Thanks for the continued support 👍🏼
@@turbo_tyler_ I’m not going anywhere mate 👍🏻
Did you have mechanical issues with the XR5 or did you just get bored of it?
The xr5 was mint my whole ownership, I did spend a lot of money on preventative maintenance but even so it was great. Hopefully the mps is the same 🤞
@@turbo_tyler_saving her for the next guy 👌
Would you do reviews on the rs3s at Harry’s euro
yes
Maybe
lol going from a focus 2.5 to a 2.3 mps is a downgrade. big money to be spent to make big power compared to the xr5... and gearboxes on the mps is very fragile
Maybe…. Buuuuutt this MPS was cheaper than the focus, makes more power with less mods (on stage 1 anyway) has a factory LSD and is easier to get parts for here in NZ. Just a few of the reasons why I made the switch.
I still love the focus it was awesome. But I think next time I’d need the RS Version
@@turbo_tyler_ true true, here in SA to get power out of the 2.3 is more expensive than the XR5. and power gains is like N/A gains lol
Ahh spewin... However, I do suspect you will be like the many others whom have parted with the mighty XR5(ST) and miss the thing. The focus has a much more aggressive torque delivery than the MPS which is inline with what you were saying when you said the focus felt more torquey.
Alas, hope you have fun with your MPS adventures :)
I most likely will miss my focus, I’d like to buy the RS version if I ever have the itch for one again so I don’t have to spend so much money on a xr5 trying to make it an Rs which it never will be.
The mps is less torque but does handle a lot better so it’s all a trade off.
Thanks for the comment I hope you enjoy some of the future mps content
Personally I like this car but come on mate you know better 😂
I have indeed gone to the dark side. Both cars definitely have there pros and cons. I’ll have to give it some more time owning both before I can say which I like better.
I'm not happy at all🫠
🥺👉🏼👈🏼 hopefully you stick around and I can change your mind on the mps!