Finally, after seven and a half months of waiting, my RS has arrived and is ready for me to drive away...my #RS journey begins! You can also find me on; Twitter : markcup70 Instagram : markcup70
Great seeing the last video seeing it before the PDI! Just got my st here in Australia was cool tracking it and seeing it for the first time! Cool seeing what it's like when they ship it
I went from a mp215 fiesta to the RS aswell, although I loved the fiesta and still do the focus is just awesome. My oil pressure and temp sits where yours did and take a lot longer to get there than the water which comes up quite quickly. The pops in normal mode only happen when you bury the throttle but aren't guaranteed, sport mode sorts that out 👍. I got quite excited when I found out that the top of the centre armrest slides forward, makes long motorway journeys more comfortable. Enjoy getting to know it, and your local petrol station attendant!
Hi Mark! Thanks, I drove Ford Focus RS for the first time, ever, a few months back, just like you did, with 0 miles range shown, - but it was in the middle of the night, in the middle of Poland! Sorted it out, somehow, with my pants full of xxxx. But after that - pure joy. Not my car though, regretfully. The five Eastern European kids i exposed the RS to them the next day at Polish/Belourussian border are Ford customers for life now !
So great to see you finally driving away... mine is almost ready, just awaiting the wheel spacers, but as I'm away in California for 2 weeks, won't be picking it up until June 3rd. So thanks for the proxy ride! I know I'll be as chuffed as you clearly are.
I hear you.....we have many kilometers of twisty, mountainous back roads in my part of Northland and they all need to be taught a lesson! I'm going to spend my entire vacation yearning to get home. We have a Fusion as a rental, but no comparison there. It's like waiting for Christmas as a 5 year old!
Thanks Dan! Ha ha, I've been called it all...nerd...geek...LOL I like finding stuff out and knowing how s**t works and how it works best. I've got loads to find out about the RS so stay tuned!
I ran out of gas driving from the dealership to the gas station. Less than 2 miles...they barely put any gas in it from the factory. Had 4 miles on it when I picked it up, now at 82,000 still loving this car
Congratulations on your ride. Just found your channel. Good first video. Shame about the empty fuel tank. I just picked mine up 4 weeks ago (supplied with a full tank of fuel .... first time ever). Only driven 1000km so far. Goodwood roads rang a bell. I was only over there 12 months ago.
I had an orchidectomy yesterday and this video made me smile. The day before the operation I took my Fiesta ST MP215 to the Evo Triangle. I must say worth the trip if you can make it. Would love to see what this thing can do on it :D
No pain I'm glad to say and only down to two testicles now (everyone has three right?). Anyway it's definitely worth the trek, the roads are pretty much empty and with great visibility you can really open the taps a bit :P
Nice :D No paint protection, no time, I was too keen to drive it. I do hand-wash it every couple of weeks, if after a year or two or three there's any paint damage that needs correcting, I'll probably get it corrected. Tips? Run it in sensitively then drive it hard. Watch the back end if it's raining though, they're quite loose. I had a proper moment on the way into work this morning...gently feeding the power in exiting a roundabout then oooh, hello side window.
Hi Mark great video watched a few of yours now :) sorry to drag up an old video but I am just about to collect my mk3 RS. I was just wondering what fuel app do you use?
Nice vid and congratulations. Comparison to the ST would be appreciated in future vids, I'm guessing you think the RS is way better but would be interested to hear comparison thoughts - i dont dare test drive an RS cus it'll probably get me worked up to buy one haha. Great choice of colour and like the sunroof.
i have just gone from the focus st3 to an rs and they are so much better so damm quick out on the twisty roads it just grips and grips its another level. go and test drive one you will want one
Since this comment 4 years ago. My Focus ST-2's engine blew. I now have a BMW 335D X Drive on a 67 reg which has 313Bhp and 630Nm of torque. 0-60 in 4.8 seconds. Absolute rocket of a car and reasonably efficient too. 36Mpg on B roads and I got as high as 45Mpg on a long motorway drive the other day. Not bad from a 3L diesel.
@@MarkCup70 Indeed. Leaves most cars behind and the X Drive system has gripped so well on any of the challenging roads I've driven it on. Only had it a few days but already very impressed. Just a shame it came with run flats from 2 different brands, the grip is not the best.
bet you are loving the car! It's a shame you didn't go straight from the mr230 to this. would of been good to see your reaction without having the i10 inbetween, as going from the i10 to the rs would be a hugeee change, my mr230 was in the workshop and I had a 1.0 ibiza for a week and getting back to the st was like an animal, Lord only knows the difference you feel from an i10 to this lol
Having just been out for a rip through the Sussex Downs I'm still grinning as I type this! I'm glad of the i10 as it made the RS feel like an exocet missile when I drove away. If I'd gone straight from my MR230 ST I don't think it would have felt anywhere near as brutal...the ST in that state was such a rapid, direct, and capable thing.
MarkCup70 I bet you are Mark! one thing the st doesn't have that the rs does is those lovely pop's/bangs,sounds childish but I just can't help it! And I agree, the experience when you get used to the performance of a sports car... then go into a normal car for at least a week, the moment you get back into a sports car (the rs in your case) the feeling is mind blowing, I still love my mr230 the car is an animal! especially on a nice dry cold night, can't wait to see more of your videos! enjoy the car
Martin Pratley I certainly shouldn't have! I know some like to add every option possible... for me it was about making the perfect daily driver and in this spec is exactly that, perfect for me. I'll be doing a video on my spec and why it was right for me soon.
Here stateside, the RS2 package gives you these seats essentially. Maybe more bolstering? Anyway, the plastic backing on the RS2 variant y’all have available to you seems tacky in my opinion. I find odd the small differences though. It’s quite funny how they can find ways to nickel and dime you no matter what side of the pond you lay your head. I really with the folding mirrors and the cover over the cup holders was standard here. Y’all can take the garbage auto start/stop, I’ll trade for the mirrors lol.
Glad you've finally got your hands on it. Can't wait to see you put it through it's paces! Any idea how loud it is for the static db test? Just got me thinking as I'm doing Thruxton on Monday which has a very tight static 90db limit.
Wow...90db is low Philip! I'm not sure on the RS but next time I'm at Goodwood as a visitor I'm going to speak to the marshalls and find out if I'll have to lift off every time I pass the sound meters.
you'll be fine at Goodwood. 98db is still very loud. Don't see too many cars fail that, and there's always the Cat 2 days at 105db with all the supercars. I bet you could embarrass a lot of them with that car and your driving.
Congratulations! I really like the spec. I'd probably also order it magnetic gray with silver rims. I'm just hesitating because all the forums are full of people with engine failures and absolutely zero communication from Ford's side. That really keeps me from jumping on it :-/ I'm probably crazy. What do you think of that? Anyway, have fun with this awesome car!
Thanks. I'm even more convinced on the colour now after almost 2 months and 3k miles...it's an RS to those that know, and simply a diesel Titanium to those that don't. Perfect! As for the engine the actual failure rate so far seems to be something like 0.5% - with an extended 5yr/100k mile warranty I'll happily take those odds...the smiles and grins it gives when exiting corners more than makes up for any concerns!
Now that's an argument! I guess you are right. The only thing that bothers me is that if I fit a custom exhaust (which I plan on doing) that this might void the warranty even though it has nothing to do with a possible engine death... We will see. Thanks anyway and lots of fun with your exciting car!
Failure rate as far as we (Joe public know) or drip fed b Ford employees quoting figures on affected owners or might be affected owners TH-cam entries,I believe. Nothing quoted by Ford MC global or by Area. No recall and non quoted VIN Nose affected. Customers expected to extended R&D test mules. The all the CS shit is exposed.
The engines break & electrical problems also reported. Cars with less then 7k on the clock have had to have engines replaced.. I bet Honda are laughing..
Ha ha, I know, I know...in my defence I had been driving a Hyundai i10 for the last 1,200 or so miles...so the way the RS went kind of took me by surprise a bit!
No they didn't...but that was my choice. I'd rather fill it up myself than have them a) put more miles on it before delivery and b) put some low octane fuel in it.
hi, congratulations ,best day ever collection day :) i have had my RS 6 weeks, coming up to 1000 miles......you can check out my channel(flash hd) , i got a half tank of fuel , my collection miles was 6miles, Busseys norwich, mine pop in standard mode but high revs(above 4RPM) , sport mode pops most gear changes.....take note of all the lookers you will get, injoy your driving, im off out in mine.....simon
My dad is buying me a VW Golf type R as my first car with performance pack he is too kind I love your car but don't want a manual plus the interior will not suit me well later in life but a beautiful car your spec is amazing finally no black and nitrous much love and happy driving
What a shame it must be to never truly earn your first car. I've known plenty of people who have just been given nice cars by parents. They never appreciate them the same way as someone who buys one out of money earned.
Same thing I was wondering. Irritating to watch but otherwise content is good. Learn something new everyday. I have an automatic pick up truck maybe I should push the parking brake every Light and not hold the brake you think?
The missable bastards (ford garage) didn't even put fuel in it , what the fuck , bad form altogether , have never bought any new car with getting a full fuel thank in on the deal
I live how you don't trust the dealership to drive your car. What do you think they're going to do? They drive these cars every single day, they could not care less what car they're driving and would actually rather not drive it. You sound like the worst customer in the world haha
I understand you want to defend your car and I'm glad your happy with it but it isn't good looking or nice inside. It's got performance but it's a chav mobile
Thanks Tom! I'll continue to enjoy my bespoke and uniquely developed, but otherwise chavvy, Focus RS, you continue to enjoy your baby, I couldn't quite manage an M2, M140i. Happy motoring to you.
To you perhaps it is...but as it's my car and I specified it the way I want it to be I disagree...it is perfect! In your eyes what would make it a good spec?
Ah, I see, I guess what we all want to see and what I should have bought is yet another blue RS with black wheels, a comedy high seating position and button blanks on the climate control panel, right? Nice! As said above, it's my car, my choice, there's nothing wrong with any of it! Your car if you have/had one would be equally perfect, for you.
Great seeing the last video seeing it before the PDI! Just got my st here in Australia was cool tracking it and seeing it for the first time! Cool seeing what it's like when they ship it
I went from a mp215 fiesta to the RS aswell, although I loved the fiesta and still do the focus is just awesome. My oil pressure and temp sits where yours did and take a lot longer to get there than the water which comes up quite quickly. The pops in normal mode only happen when you bury the throttle but aren't guaranteed, sport mode sorts that out 👍. I got quite excited when I found out that the top of the centre armrest slides forward, makes long motorway journeys more comfortable. Enjoy getting to know it, and your local petrol station attendant!
Hi Mark! Thanks, I drove Ford Focus RS for the first time, ever, a few months back, just like you did, with 0 miles range shown, - but it was in the middle of the night, in the middle of Poland! Sorted it out, somehow, with my pants full of xxxx. But after that - pure joy. Not my car though, regretfully. The five Eastern European kids i exposed the RS to them the next day at Polish/Belourussian border are Ford customers for life now !
Great video. Interesting. Nice car mate
So great to see you finally driving away... mine is almost ready, just awaiting the wheel spacers, but as I'm away in California for 2 weeks, won't be picking it up until June 3rd. So thanks for the proxy ride! I know I'll be as chuffed as you clearly are.
3rd June can't come soon enough...I've done 1,100 miles now Doug and I still get just as excited each time I climb into the driver's seat!
I hear you.....we have many kilometers of twisty, mountainous back roads in my part of Northland and they all need to be taught a lesson! I'm going to spend my entire vacation yearning to get home. We have a Fusion as a rental, but no comparison there. It's like waiting for Christmas as a 5 year old!
Lovely car mate. Glad you're happy with it. I'd love one after my ST
Thanks! It seemed like the logical choice having fallen head over heels in love with my ST.
Nice color choice!
Love seeing how happy it make you feel Mark, you massive nerd :)
Thanks Dan! Ha ha, I've been called it all...nerd...geek...LOL I like finding stuff out and knowing how s**t works and how it works best. I've got loads to find out about the RS so stay tuned!
Great video Mark, You sat at the same desk that I did when I bought my ST 😃 different sales person though haha
I ran out of gas driving from the dealership to the gas station. Less than 2 miles...they barely put any gas in it from the factory. Had 4 miles on it when I picked it up, now at 82,000 still loving this car
Make sure you check your front springs for shipping blocks. Dealership left them on my RS. lots of other guys had the same issue. LOL
My spring spacers were in the boot along with everything else they took off the car during the PDI. I've heard that some have been left in though!
think the grey one looks the biz!
Congratulations on your ride. Just found your channel. Good first video. Shame about the empty fuel tank. I just picked mine up 4 weeks ago (supplied with a full tank of fuel .... first time ever). Only driven 1000km so far. Goodwood roads rang a bell. I was only over there 12 months ago.
The fuel thing was my choice Robert...I wanted less miles on it and the right octane fuel going in it from the start.
congrats on your rs :-) cheers steve
I had an orchidectomy yesterday and this video made me smile. The day before the operation I took my Fiesta ST MP215 to the Evo Triangle. I must say worth the trip if you can make it. Would love to see what this thing can do on it :D
Oooh, ouch, I hope your'e comfortable! The Evo triangle is one of my 'must do's...I will get to it at some point but it is quite a trek.
It is a trek, especially if you're from the south. However it was so good I think I may well have lost my license. :P
No pain I'm glad to say and only down to two testicles now (everyone has three right?). Anyway it's definitely worth the trek, the roads are pretty much empty and with great visibility you can really open the taps a bit :P
Congratulations on the RS, don't void that warranty. =)
The plan is for it to remain 100% standard. The draw of Mountune FPM375 is strong though...I...must...resist!
mate I've ordered the same specs as you in Australia, did you bother with paint protection, also tint, any tips much appreciated thanks
Nice :D
No paint protection, no time, I was too keen to drive it. I do hand-wash it every couple of weeks, if after a year or two or three there's any paint damage that needs correcting, I'll probably get it corrected.
Tips?
Run it in sensitively then drive it hard. Watch the back end if it's raining though, they're quite loose. I had a proper moment on the way into work this morning...gently feeding the power in exiting a roundabout then oooh, hello side window.
I do miss a good old sunroof, if the Mk7 Fiesta ST had a sunroof it would have beeen perfect
Hi Mark great video watched a few of yours now :) sorry to drag up an old video but I am just about to collect my mk3 RS. I was just wondering what fuel app do you use?
and if yes what did it come with
Nice vid and congratulations. Comparison to the ST would be appreciated in future vids, I'm guessing you think the RS is way better but would be interested to hear comparison thoughts - i dont dare test drive an RS cus it'll probably get me worked up to buy one haha. Great choice of colour and like the sunroof.
Thanks Ryan. I've a friend who has a lovely low mileage and standard Fiesta ST so I'm sure something can be arranged.
i have just gone from the focus st3 to an rs and they are so much better so damm quick out on the twisty roads it just grips and grips its another level. go and test drive one you will want one
The main thing I like about a ford dealership is their coffee
I went opposite way focus rs mk 2 focus st focus rs mk3 now fiesta st all brilliant buttt fiesta best all rounder bar none "for the road"
Have the ST-2 version of the Focus, 17 plate, also get between 25 and 27mpg!
Since this comment 4 years ago. My Focus ST-2's engine blew. I now have a BMW 335D X Drive on a 67 reg which has 313Bhp and 630Nm of torque. 0-60 in 4.8 seconds. Absolute rocket of a car and reasonably efficient too. 36Mpg on B roads and I got as high as 45Mpg on a long motorway drive the other day. Not bad from a 3L diesel.
I'd 100% have one of those as a daily if I didn't have the i3. Epic cars, so capable 👍
@@MarkCup70 Indeed. Leaves most cars behind and the X Drive system has gripped so well on any of the challenging roads I've driven it on. Only had it a few days but already very impressed. Just a shame it came with run flats from 2 different brands, the grip is not the best.
bet you are loving the car! It's a shame you didn't go straight from the mr230 to this. would of been good to see your reaction without having the i10 inbetween, as going from the i10 to the rs would be a hugeee change, my mr230 was in the workshop and I had a 1.0 ibiza for a week and getting back to the st was like an animal, Lord only knows the difference you feel from an i10 to this lol
Having just been out for a rip through the Sussex Downs I'm still grinning as I type this! I'm glad of the i10 as it made the RS feel like an exocet missile when I drove away. If I'd gone straight from my MR230 ST I don't think it would have felt anywhere near as brutal...the ST in that state was such a rapid, direct, and capable thing.
MarkCup70 I bet you are Mark! one thing the st doesn't have that the rs does is those lovely pop's/bangs,sounds childish but I just can't help it! And I agree, the experience when you get used to the performance of a sports car... then go into a normal car for at least a week, the moment you get back into a sports car (the rs in your case) the feeling is mind blowing, I still love my mr230 the car is an animal! especially on a nice dry cold night, can't wait to see more of your videos! enjoy the car
nice mate but you should off gone with the upgraded seats and wheels
Martin Pratley I certainly shouldn't have! I know some like to add every option possible... for me it was about making the perfect daily driver and in this spec is exactly that, perfect for me. I'll be doing a video on my spec and why it was right for me soon.
Here stateside, the RS2 package gives you these seats essentially. Maybe more bolstering? Anyway, the plastic backing on the RS2 variant y’all have available to you seems tacky in my opinion. I find odd the small differences though. It’s quite funny how they can find ways to nickel and dime you no matter what side of the pond you lay your head. I really with the folding mirrors and the cover over the cup holders was standard here. Y’all can take the garbage auto start/stop, I’ll trade for the mirrors lol.
Glad you've finally got your hands on it. Can't wait to see you put it through it's paces! Any idea how loud it is for the static db test? Just got me thinking as I'm doing Thruxton on Monday which has a very tight static 90db limit.
Wow...90db is low Philip! I'm not sure on the RS but next time I'm at Goodwood as a visitor I'm going to speak to the marshalls and find out if I'll have to lift off every time I pass the sound meters.
you'll be fine at Goodwood. 98db is still very loud. Don't see too many cars fail that, and there's always the Cat 2 days at 105db with all the supercars. I bet you could embarrass a lot of them with that car and your driving.
I think it should be OK but I'll find out for sure later this summer hopefully!
Haha, I bet you can't hold out long before you need to test it on track. :)
@@MarkCup7048ltrs of fuel for £58 😳 just 6 years ago your not getting that today that’s for sure
Dinnages Victoria Road, Brighton :)
evans hallshaw manchester gave my RS a full tank
Congratulations! I really like the spec. I'd probably also order it magnetic gray with silver rims. I'm just hesitating because all the forums are full of people with engine failures and absolutely zero communication from Ford's side. That really keeps me from jumping on it :-/ I'm probably crazy. What do you think of that?
Anyway, have fun with this awesome car!
Thanks. I'm even more convinced on the colour now after almost 2 months and 3k miles...it's an RS to those that know, and simply a diesel Titanium to those that don't. Perfect! As for the engine the actual failure rate so far seems to be something like 0.5% - with an extended 5yr/100k mile warranty I'll happily take those odds...the smiles and grins it gives when exiting corners more than makes up for any concerns!
Now that's an argument! I guess you are right. The only thing that bothers me is that if I fit a custom exhaust (which I plan on doing) that this might void the warranty even though it has nothing to do with a possible engine death... We will see. Thanks anyway and lots of fun with your exciting car!
Failure rate as far as we (Joe public know) or drip fed b Ford employees quoting figures on affected owners or might be affected owners TH-cam entries,I believe. Nothing quoted by Ford MC global or by Area. No recall and non quoted VIN Nose affected. Customers expected to extended R&D test mules. The all the CS shit is exposed.
After a few miles the gearbox should start to lighten
Thanks Declan, I'm fully run in now, over 1,000 miles, and it's noticeably more slick and smooth already.
Thats good to hear!
The engines break & electrical problems also reported. Cars with less then 7k on the clock have had to have engines replaced..
I bet Honda are laughing..
i know its a brand new car for you, but what where you expecting the car to not accerlatate quickly lol.
Ha ha, I know, I know...in my defence I had been driving a Hyundai i10 for the last 1,200 or so miles...so the way the RS went kind of took me by surprise a bit!
congratulations did you get a gift bag
No Aamer, nothing received other than the car itself.
sorry to ask but did they not supply it with fuel a full tank
No they didn't...but that was my choice. I'd rather fill it up myself than have them a) put more miles on it before delivery and b) put some low octane fuel in it.
Are you kidding me! You filled it up with Tesco fuel!!!
No I'm not and yes I did. It'll get nothing but the Finest 99RON.
Wait what? Our car got fueled inside the garage.. new Fiesta.
The dealership doesn't give you a full tank of fuel??
This was my choice...I didn't want them putting some cheap ass low octane slop into it.
hi, congratulations ,best day ever collection day :) i have had my RS 6 weeks, coming up to 1000 miles......you can check out my channel(flash hd) , i got a half tank of fuel , my collection miles was 6miles, Busseys norwich, mine pop in standard mode but high revs(above 4RPM) , sport mode pops most gear changes.....take note of all the lookers you will get, injoy your driving, im off out in mine.....simon
i went from a astra vxr(15reg)
My dad is buying me a VW Golf type R as my first car with performance pack he is too kind I love your car but don't want a manual plus the interior will not suit me well later in life but a beautiful car your spec is amazing finally no black and nitrous much love and happy driving
Thanks David! Enjoy your Golf R, they're great cars.
What a shame it must be to never truly earn your first car. I've known plenty of people who have just been given nice cars by parents. They never appreciate them the same way as someone who buys one out of money earned.
Why use the handbrake every time you stop at a stop or traffic light ? mah !!!!
The brake pedal is for slowing the car...the handbrake is for holding it stationary!
I do not make any other comments, keep your little evolved way of driving
Same thing I was wondering. Irritating to watch but otherwise content is good. Learn something new everyday. I have an automatic pick up truck maybe I should push the parking brake every Light and not hold the brake you think?
It’s an IAM driving technique. He also takes the car out of gear when stationary (sometime) and holds the wheel like he’s on a driving lesson. Mah!!!
The missable bastards (ford garage) didn't even put fuel in it , what the fuck , bad form altogether , have never bought any new car with getting a full fuel thank in on the deal
It was my choice...they offered to put fuel in it for me...and I refused.
you shouldnt be going over 4 thousand RPM for the first 1000 miles 🤔
Kak
I live how you don't trust the dealership to drive your car. What do you think they're going to do? They drive these cars every single day, they could not care less what car they're driving and would actually rather not drive it. You sound like the worst customer in the world haha
It's not that I didn't trust them to drive it, more that I didn't trust them to not fill it with low octane fuel.
looks as plastic as the kuga you are going to end up driving
how crap is the interior it's like a work van
It's certainly no VW, Audi or Mercedes...but that makes me happy because instead they spent the money where it matters.
M140 much better car and brand and save money the rs isn't a true rs just looks like a family hatch
Tom G that's because it is a family hatch! Just like the ///M lite is, only the RS has had some proper bespoke development put into it.
I understand you want to defend your car and I'm glad your happy with it but it isn't good looking or nice inside. It's got performance but it's a chav mobile
Thanks Tom! I'll continue to enjoy my bespoke and uniquely developed, but otherwise chavvy, Focus RS, you continue to enjoy your baby, I couldn't quite manage an M2, M140i. Happy motoring to you.
That's a terrible spec rs
To you perhaps it is...but as it's my car and I specified it the way I want it to be I disagree...it is perfect! In your eyes what would make it a good spec?
MarkCup70 simple it's the wrong colour to start with wrong wheels and wrong seats
Ah, I see, I guess what we all want to see and what I should have bought is yet another blue RS with black wheels, a comedy high seating position and button blanks on the climate control panel, right? Nice!
As said above, it's my car, my choice, there's nothing wrong with any of it! Your car if you have/had one would be equally perfect, for you.