Only a few mods to mine. I can recommend Eibachs (so much nicer than standard ride), new re-circ valve (to get rid of that mouse noise) , and a new torque mount. 👍 Enjoy!
Lovely car mate,if it's a keeper,I wouldnt drop it in coilovers maybe some uprated shocks,but trust me..keep it as ford intended or you'll ruin the ride.
Get that beauty out on a track. I went to a place, I think in Leicester or Bedford. Can remember. Full day including a skid pan, fast circuit, inside rally circuit (my favourite) and other things. Driver goes round with you to make sure to get the most out the day. Was brilliant and will never forget. I’ll look it up and let you know if I find it. Was an RS owners day. Gonna have to get myself one again as miss it. But I do still like my MK3 in the wet. It’s astonishing on a wet track 👍. Great vid.
I remember being 10 years old and sitting in the passenger seat of my Dad’s brand new white MK2, ever since then I’ve wanted one and now we both own one 10 years later 💪🏻 for the plenum I’d to go for an Anembo as in my opinion it looks the best but they all do the same thing really
-EIite that’s good mate, I have been looking for when I get my 2 years ncb in Feb, got 2 cars currently so may look at chucking one on a multi car and see. Thanks mate 👊🏼
Cool thing about the MK2 RS is the Volvo engine under the hood will easily do 500,000 miles with correct maintenance. If you want a cheap MK2 RS, don't be scared of buying one with 150,000 miles on the clock....The core engine design of the Volvo Modular engine is over 20 years old...it's tried and tested and very well engineered. That Volvo engine will outlast the rusty Ford Focus chassis that it's bolted to, and it will certainly outlive the MK3 ecoboost engine.
You seem happy as a pig in mud in that car,if it was mine I would probably have a tune after a few months maybe,the car is already fast,then just get the arches done,get it as clean cosmetically as possible
The car sound so great. I wish I could have that 5 cylinder in my MK3 :P Anyways, I undestand what you mean, that the MK2 feels more "real" and not too refined as th MK3, and that is a good thing. Looking forward to following you and the planned mods you mentioned
A dream car as I own a mk2 1.6 Tivct... Get special bracket for the seats to get lower drive position. Check and replace all bushings. Install braces top and bottom. Keep all other factory. Will keep more value this way.
Owner of a mk2 ST here. Id recommend a thicker rear ARB, along with the Whiteline anti lift kit and hardrace front wishbone bushes. Similarly the hardrace rear camber and toe arms. For engine mods theres no benefit to mountune parts so id throw on an airtec plenum and intercooler. For mapping id highly recommend a custom remap from the likes of hypertune or sabre. Flash maps are just pants. I have all of these fitted to mine so id be happy to share my thoughts on each part if you want to message me :)
It’s a great car ! Wish I had one to go with the mk3.. personally I prefer the mk3 but the mk2 definitely looks the part there amazing to look at and sound amazing !!
The price of these cars today is just ridiculous. You can buy a decent ST of the same year for like 6-8K euros, put about 3K into it and you have the same RS power and save about 15K
It's possible to retrofit a cruise control through the ODB2 connector. I have one in my Mk2 RS. Wonderful on the autobahn driving down to the alpine pass roads in France, Switzerland and Italy. And that's where you should drive a car like this, with the cruise control turned off...
People ruin these cars by slapping ridiculously loud exhausts on them, does my tree in. The worst is the ST, I think it’s obligatory to make them sound like shit, hate the ST.
about the thing u said about the mk3 being not as special i agree with you. i live in the united stated where we dont have the mk2 rs and i really wish we did..
I’ve a got Mountune rs500 cast inlet plenum but never got round to fitting it and my st got written off two weeks ago if you’re interested in buying it let me know. It’s brand new still in the box Mountune delivered it in.
I agree when you say the mk3 isn’t as special the mk2 is just so much nicer to look at the mk3 really doesn’t do it for me I’d never double take at a mk3 but a mark 2 I can’t take my eyes of em
I like your vision to keep her long term, if you can afford to Gary. I found the ride improved with Eibach springs and even better with spacers, i keep the tyres soft with maguires gel every 2 weeks slap some on, and if you can afford it keep to Mountune.
Love it man, beautiful car. That 5 pot engine simply can't be beaten on sound. Don't like Ford's 4 cylinder engines, though I do like the 3pot in the new Fiesta ST (I'm biased, I have one...). MK2 RS though, one of the coolest and nicest sounding hatchbacks ever made.
The only thing I’d want from the mk3 is the four wheel drive. The mk2 looks so much better especially being a 3 door. Plus that 5 pot engine 😍. Modern hot hatches are all looking so dull now which is a real shame. I really don’t know what to buy next?
Great vid 👍🏻 got to agree totally with the regard to it being one off hot hatch. This is my second mk2 RS. I had a Brain fart and got a new civic type r had it a year and went back to the RS 😂 just something about them that gets you. I’d get wheel spacers just fills the arches a bit more and gives it a better stance. I’ve gone 20mm all round.
Looking forward to visiting your Garage..... is this something you have been planning for a while ..... first time I’ve heard you mention it ... Glad your pleased with your car .... awesome 👏
Enjoyed that,and what you said,was all true,..the last l heard I was the oldest owner of a MK 2, I am 70..and yip my old friend ( bought her new..) will see me out..
I think the RS wheels look better in black on the white RS. I have a Sea Grey ST-3 FL and it's got all the extras trying to find a set of 19" RS alloys for it now. Love your white one. Why not get up to a Yorkshire meet in the new year ;)
Great to see you are enjoying the mk2. I would not replace my mk3 with the mk2. I find the mk3 perfect for modern day driving, not to mention a 3 door would be no good for the family. For the age of the car, it did sound very quiet inside the cabin, but then maybe I’m too used to my mk3.
In the process of potentially getting a MK2 RS in ultimate green... what are people’s thoughts on depreciation as so far it’s not lost a lot and still round the 20k mark + for a good one ??
Depends if you are buying to daily or to use as weekends. Investment for weekends, yes - probably not so much if it's going to be a daily. Although Evo 6s are about 20k with 100k miles so who knows.
I'd love to see your car one day as I've always had a soft spot for the RS , I think we live very locally.... I've got something pretty amusing as a daily if you fancy having a gander
I know what you mean about the smoothness.... I have a Volvo S40 T5 which obviously shares the 2.5-litre from MK2 Focus ST and it's just SO MUCH NICER than a four cylinder engine. Never been a fan of any MK3 focus, however the MK4 is a very nice looking car.
Hi mate... just discovered you and binged watched all your vids. Had 7 RSs myself so loving your content! Can I just say.... your garage would look better with a coat of white on the walls! The RS would look like it's in a showroom lol. Chequered floor mats too👍
over the next weeks or months would you be up for a short meet ....something like a sunday morning gander......over a mcdonld's coffee.......could even do a drive convoy for your vids ...........................no pressure
Comparing this to the video of you driving ur MK3 RS with the ultima map, you seemed a lot more exited than now? But your choice is all that matters. On that note, are you selling the DS+? I’ll take it 😅
10 year old and it's still the best looking and performing hot hatch on the road today , the only thing that you can honestly complain about is the interior but everything else brushes that to one side .
You really need to get decent tyres on it, then the handling is mega, run mine with Michelins,rest of spec is: PumaSpeed Plenum, Superchips Stage1, TurboSmart recirc, quick shift, Silicone hoses, K+N air filter and she runs like a dream, and yep like yours she is abit of a garage queen but hey :-)
Very nice. But, if, in 10 years time your warning to open up the garage and see a classic hot hatch then don't do half of the 'upgrades' your talking about. Keep it as close to standard as you can. Ford got the car right. It doesn't need all the aftermarket stuff. Different if you're looking for content though on your channel. Tough decision.
I love these cars. If the mk2 had the 4 wheel drive system of the mk3 it would be perfect, to me. I've had a mk2 ST for a long time, I remember when I bought it and I first heard that 5-cylinder engine start up, it exuded quality in a way that a 4-cylinder could never hope to. You're right about cars getting too sensible now. Who would have thought 20 years ago that everyone would be buying "hot hatches" with 5 doors and automatic gearboxes now? Where has everyone's sense of style and fun gone?
New springs but leave the height alone. Maybe new coilovers. My mate lowered his st225 and it ruined the setup. He didn't trust himself pushing into bends etc after the lowering springs. Defo, decent brakes.
I would recommend revo stage 4 (400bhp) the car is absolutely perfect at that power Exhaust wise I would go milltek ultimate it is the best exhaust for the mk2 Suspension wise I had H&R springs and now moved to bilstien b16 pss10 coilovers and they are phenomenal. Another good handling mod is to drop down to 18’s it makes them much nicer to drive. compomotive mo6 are one of the best wheel for the mk2 rs, it allows you to run a 265/35 tyre and fills the arches nicely so no need for spacers Brakes wise you do not really need a big brake kit. I track my car a lot and still haven’t found the limit of the stock callipers, I run pagid rs19 front pads with j hook discs and mountune race pads in the rear (currently on sale) with braided lines and motul rbf 600 fluid and had zero brake fade at oulton park, best lap was a 2.01 which is pretty good going in a road car. If you do want a bbk ebc have not long released one which looks a good buy and the have the option of having the new pad they have brought out (rp1) which is meant to be very good. Feel free to follow me on Instagram @rich_frs and if I can be of any help don’t hesitate to message me 👍🏻
Great video , I can understand what you are saying right at the end of the video , I have a 2006 focus st 3 in electric orange , with the same 5 cylinder engine as your rs . Mine is still totally standard and still a damn good hot hatch ,Ford just don’t make them like that now and probably never will again , well worth hanging on to .
Bigger injectors! With mapping easy to get 420bhp which is the sweet spot on the stock turbo. Truly an animal and will haunt every single one of those mk3 RS you was against on the runway :) special car and your smiling like a Cheshire cat says it all
I agree with all your comments mine felt so much quicker than my Mk3, that said there's some sound quality issues on your video not picking up the engine sound. Its like some interference.
Couldn’t agree with you more Gary, my Mk3 was awesome but had very little character and to be honest never looked like a “Rally Car For The Road “,the Mk 2 looks better in three door has more aggressive looks hands down. Love it in Frozen White, hope you enjoy it much more than your Mk3 and look forward to more vids on it👍
You love looking at it and you love driving it..this is all that matters. Mine is also a garage queen, to much so I must admit.. Just make sure you keep any OE parts for the future. The only mod I wouldn’t really consider is the coil overs, unless you’re going to track it regularly.. Enjoy! 😎
I think it’s gorgeous mate. Definitely made the right choice. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea over a mk3, but then, it’s your preference and what you want, so good luck to you. Can’t tell you how much I want one myself but it’s funds are the end of the day. I simply just cannot do it, so will have to keep my 60 plate Astra SRI CDTI estate for the time being lol
My friend payed £25 k for his 2 years ago! Hes done 6 thousand miles in 2 years. The garage has offered him the same price now in Cash to get the car back? WTF?
Nice introduction, hope your much happier with it than you were with your MK3. I believe there was a 12 year anti-corrosion warranty on the MK2's, would be worth looking into.
I can recommend H&R Springs. Gives a nice look and slightly stiffer ride. KWs are pretty pricy. I use mine for trackdays and fast road and i think the standard shocks works very well. Unless you go for faster lap times, you wont really miss the coilovers.
I think the Mk2 was built by Ford as a proper hot hatch while the Mk3 while being a great hot hatch was also engineered by Ford to try too hard to check all the boxes. Wow, that was one long sentence! Nice that the sounds from the Mk2 are so naturally produced instead of having extra fuel injected to produce the pops and bangs of the Mk3. Obviously you are truly enjoying your new ride and happy for you! Thanks for sharing the ride with us.👍
I wouldn’t call new engines much of a progression anymore. They are all losing cylinders and with stupid emissions regulations they are sounding worse too. We’ll never get another 5 pot hot hatch again sadly.
The mk3 certainly isn't a car that drives itself. It loves to be grabbed by the scruff of it's neck and thrown around corners. It's very different to a FWD car and has very different handlibgbtraits which I think make it more fun. The mk2 undoubtedly has a better engine and makes a better noise though but it has that advantage over most cars on the road.
gary mt8.....the sound of that engine , sounds great .....mk3 sounds dont sound beefy enough......if i remember back to my mk2 ...on the computer display on dash ....if you hold the button in , you can adjust the ride comfort.......whats the seats like over the standard mk3 seats....simon
Nice review, it looks like a blast to drive. Looking forward to the updates and videos. Although you're probably spot on, I can argue that for those who only ever got one RS option, the MK3 is special. Having owned some really powerful V8 performance vehicles it didn't take much to realize the opportunity we were given with the RS stateside. Regretfully I will never have the chance to experience what you can drive on a whim. However, how often have you felt the raw power of an SRT Hellcat? Count your blessings, I guess... 👍
Fully agree with everything you've said, there's something about these cars, they get under your skin! Had my Mk2 for 7.5 years now, it's not going anywhere any time soon, it's a keeper! It's an analogue car in a digital world, it's quite refreshing.
gary mt8......off to tc harrison to look at a mk3 18reg rs , hopefully weekend if they will bring it over to peterborough .......going to say you sent me..........check it out for me see what you think on there website......watching your video at moment....simon
Hi Gary,got a great classic to be their.Sounds sweet! With you all the way in your thinking.Not many a round at all only one in my area a green one.Maybe a mount tune map would compliment the the new exhaust when you get it 😊🍻👍
I run 15mm spacers all round with KW V1 coilovers on my RS and it made a huge difference to handling. I’d also check out the KMS Thunderstorm exhaust, fantastic build quality and a sound like no other.
I heard that with the mk3, they said they put the budget more towards the drivetrain rather than the mad styling like the body kit and the wheel arches. My personal favourite rs would be the mk1, but I'd say the mk2 is one of the most charismatic hot hatches there ever has been
Everything you've said in this video is spot on about the car, including the comparison with the Mk3. I've owned mine since new and I don't think I could ever part with it. I've got a few mods but still the stock exhaust ..... I'm so tempted.
Looks and sounds great Gary. 5 pots are awesome. I used to have a Fist Coupé 20VT, loved the sound. I'm tempted to say keep it as standard as possible, but that's boring 😂
Thanks mate for a great video and the car looks and sounds superb. Can't wait for more content on it. Your right it is a keeper as getting very rare, value will only go up. 👍
I can see the car getting garaged for 6 months over the winter 😂
Only a few mods to mine. I can recommend Eibachs (so much nicer than standard ride), new re-circ valve (to get rid of that mouse noise) , and a new torque mount. 👍 Enjoy!
It's one of these or the FK8 for me ATM, those leather seats look nice 😀
Hold onto her mate.
Awesome video mate, there is just something special about the mk2 rs. I think i prefer them over the mk3 👍 look forward to more updates .
the sound alone even on the standard exhaust is better then mk3
Lovely car mate,if it's a keeper,I wouldnt drop it in coilovers maybe some uprated shocks,but trust me..keep it as ford intended or you'll ruin the ride.
Lowering has also been linked to early drive shaft failure too. Along with 1st gear aggressive launches.
Get the Wheels standard colour 👍🏻
Just bought my mk two today pick it up next week can't wait to drive it
I'd go Mountune MR375. It's an incredible package.
I'd love that for mine, but from what I understand, they don't sell that package anymore.
@@nig87101 They don't, but I'm sure their HQ would accommodate.
The mountune mr375 is still available, but they have actually problems to get new fuel pumps...🤔
Hope they are able again as soon as possible... 😭
Get that beauty out on a track. I went to a place, I think in Leicester or Bedford. Can remember. Full day including a skid pan, fast circuit, inside rally circuit (my favourite) and other things. Driver goes round with you to make sure to get the most out the day. Was brilliant and will never forget. I’ll look it up and let you know if I find it. Was an RS owners day. Gonna have to get myself one again as miss it. But I do still like my MK3 in the wet. It’s astonishing on a wet track 👍. Great vid.
Love the mk2 and the five pot is just an amazing sound :)
I'd like a cruise control, don't dare class yourself as a driver boy. What a wus.
I remember being 10 years old and sitting in the passenger seat of my Dad’s brand new white MK2, ever since then I’ve wanted one and now we both own one 10 years later 💪🏻 for the plenum I’d to go for an Anembo as in my opinion it looks the best but they all do the same thing really
And it’s one of those cars that you just can’t drive it sensibly, the noise is too addictive!
you're insured on one at 20? I can't even get a quote for one :(
Comes down to a lot of factors mate, I have that and an old Audi A3. I’m with admiral getting a multi car discount I pay £1600 a year
-EIite that’s good mate, I have been looking for when I get my 2 years ncb in Feb, got 2 cars currently so may look at chucking one on a multi car and see. Thanks mate 👊🏼
Cool thing about the MK2 RS is the Volvo engine under the hood will easily do 500,000 miles with correct maintenance. If you want a cheap MK2 RS, don't be scared of buying one with 150,000 miles on the clock....The core engine design of the Volvo Modular engine is over 20 years old...it's tried and tested and very well engineered.
That Volvo engine will outlast the rusty Ford Focus chassis that it's bolted to, and it will certainly outlive the MK3 ecoboost engine.
You seem happy as a pig in mud in that car,if it was mine I would probably have a tune after a few months maybe,the car is already fast,then just get the arches done,get it as clean cosmetically as possible
Love the mk2 went to buy a mk3 but decided to keep my mk2!! Running a nice 400bhp :)
The car sound so great. I wish I could have that 5 cylinder in my MK3 :P Anyways, I undestand what you mean, that the MK2 feels more "real" and not too refined as th MK3, and that is a good thing. Looking forward to following you and the planned mods you mentioned
🤔 That 5cylinder engine in the mk3 would be my favourite combination.
A dream car as I own a mk2 1.6 Tivct...
Get special bracket for the seats to get lower drive position.
Check and replace all bushings.
Install braces top and bottom.
Keep all other factory.
Will keep more value this way.
I love Ford, but both the Focus and Fiesta ST and RS seem to be missing a cylinder nowadays. Stick to your mk2 RS just like I stick to ms mk7 FiST! 👍👌
Love the 5 pot Volvo engine.
Owner of a mk2 ST here. Id recommend a thicker rear ARB, along with the Whiteline anti lift kit and hardrace front wishbone bushes. Similarly the hardrace rear camber and toe arms. For engine mods theres no benefit to mountune parts so id throw on an airtec plenum and intercooler. For mapping id highly recommend a custom remap from the likes of hypertune or sabre. Flash maps are just pants. I have all of these fitted to mine so id be happy to share my thoughts on each part if you want to message me :)
It’s a great car ! Wish I had one to go with the mk3.. personally I prefer the mk3 but the mk2 definitely looks the part there amazing to look at and sound amazing !!
Car Focused 👍🔥
The price of these cars today is just ridiculous. You can buy a decent ST of the same year for like 6-8K euros, put about 3K into it and you have the same RS power and save about 15K
It's possible to retrofit a cruise control through the ODB2 connector. I have one in my Mk2 RS. Wonderful on the autobahn driving down to the alpine pass roads in France, Switzerland and Italy. And that's where you should drive a car like this, with the cruise control turned off...
People ruin these cars by slapping ridiculously loud exhausts on them, does my tree in. The worst is the ST, I think it’s obligatory to make them sound like shit, hate the ST.
You cant beat the sound of the five pot ive got mk2 st few mods sounds nice aswell
about the thing u said about the mk3 being not as special i agree with you. i live in the united stated where we dont have the mk2 rs and i really wish we did..
Great video the mk3 is not a better car than the mk2 they hold there money better as well
I’ve a got Mountune rs500 cast inlet plenum but never got round to fitting it and my st got written off two weeks ago if you’re interested in buying it let me know. It’s brand new still in the box Mountune delivered it in.
I agree when you say the mk3 isn’t as special the mk2 is just so much nicer to look at the mk3 really doesn’t do it for me I’d never double take at a mk3 but a mark 2 I can’t take my eyes of em
I like your vision to keep her long term, if you can afford to Gary. I found the ride improved with Eibach springs and even better with spacers, i keep the tyres soft with maguires gel every 2 weeks slap some on, and if you can afford it keep to Mountune.
Love it man, beautiful car. That 5 pot engine simply can't be beaten on sound. Don't like Ford's 4 cylinder engines, though I do like the 3pot in the new Fiesta ST (I'm biased, I have one...). MK2 RS though, one of the coolest and nicest sounding hatchbacks ever made.
Best version of the Focus RS. The Volvo engine is absolutely dynamite.
Nice car but just don’t see why you would buy a car and not drive it for months on end cause of road conditions, take it out and enjoy the roads
The only thing I’d want from the mk3 is the four wheel drive. The mk2 looks so much better especially being a 3 door. Plus that 5 pot engine 😍. Modern hot hatches are all looking so dull now which is a real shame. I really don’t know what to buy next?
Great vid 👍🏻 got to agree totally with the regard to it being one off hot hatch. This is my second mk2 RS. I had a Brain fart and got a new civic type r had it a year and went back to the RS 😂 just something about them that gets you. I’d get wheel spacers just fills the arches a bit more and gives it a better stance. I’ve gone 20mm all round.
Nice car, I've got rid of my Mark 3.5 focus st, now got a 12 plate audi s3 recently tuned to 391bhp from ecotune, happy days, enjoy the mrk 2 mate
I’ve had mine 2 years and it’s a fantastic car and looks awesome.
Looking forward to visiting your Garage..... is this something you have been planning for a while ..... first time I’ve heard you mention it ...
Glad your pleased with your car .... awesome 👏
Car Focused 🙂
Sods law rains for 6 months now its sunny every day for ever and we are in lockdown
The character is all about the 5 pot volvo engine nothing to do with Ford lol
Nice to see you out and about in the Mk2.
Hi mate how many miles did you buy the car on and what kind of money for it
You have to drive a mk2 RS Focus to understand how it makes you feel and that's what's so special about it.
They're still making super chips? Bro, get it rolling roaded. You ain't gained 50hp.
Hi another great video very informative super car I can’t wait for more videos 😀😀👍👍
Nice but it would have been better to have been shown around the car
If selling mongoose, what kind of money you looking for it
Love the mk2 just hate they that they rust underneath so badly
Mk2 for the win all day long , mk 3 dreadful 😷
Owned a 2011 green Mk2 here in NZ. Sold it as I moved to a gravel road in 2017. Still miss it now in 2023😢
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Also If you’re going to get a different exhaust I’d recommend a symposer delete, helps a lot with the inside drone and ‘boom’ in the cabin
Enjoyed that,and what you said,was all true,..the last l heard I was the oldest owner of a MK 2, I am 70..and yip my old friend ( bought her new..) will see me out..
That’s cool! Age is just a number, fair play to you!!😊
I think the RS wheels look better in black on the white RS. I have a Sea Grey ST-3 FL and it's got all the extras trying to find a set of 19" RS alloys for it now. Love your white one. Why not get up to a Yorkshire meet in the new year ;)
@@CarFocused A684 from Leyburn to Hawes is the best road ever ;)
Great to see you are enjoying the mk2. I would not replace my mk3 with the mk2. I find the mk3 perfect for modern day driving, not to mention a 3 door would be no good for the family. For the age of the car, it did sound very quiet inside the cabin, but then maybe I’m too used to my mk3.
Mint car! Do you miss your fiesta st at all?
F#ck sake... I want one of these cars so bad!! 👍
In the process of potentially getting a MK2 RS in ultimate green... what are people’s thoughts on depreciation as so far it’s not lost a lot and still round the 20k mark + for a good one ??
Depends if you are buying to daily or to use as weekends. Investment for weekends, yes - probably not so much if it's going to be a daily. Although Evo 6s are about 20k with 100k miles so who knows.
I'd love to see your car one day as I've always had a soft spot for the RS , I think we live very locally.... I've got something pretty amusing as a daily if you fancy having a gander
yep, im not far away...would be up for a meet.......meet in the golden arches ........
Bloody lovely, and it's only making me feel great about my mk2 St. Such special cars
Love my mk2 St the sound is 😍😍
I know what you mean about the smoothness.... I have a Volvo S40 T5 which obviously shares the 2.5-litre from MK2 Focus ST and it's just SO MUCH NICER than a four cylinder engine. Never been a fan of any MK3 focus, however the MK4 is a very nice looking car.
Hi mate... just discovered you and binged watched all your vids. Had 7 RSs myself so loving your content! Can I just say.... your garage would look better with a coat of white on the walls! The RS would look like it's in a showroom lol. Chequered floor mats too👍
@@CarFocused I think I'm local to you... I'm Rushden👍
@@CarFocused I'm on Wymington Rd. You said in a previous vid you were on the B660, that's why I said local. You in or near Rushden then?
over the next weeks or months would you be up for a short meet ....something like a sunday morning gander......over a mcdonld's coffee.......could even do a drive convoy for your vids ...........................no pressure
No, I am not, but I could create one, or can I view yours with or without account,
Near kings lynn
MR375 is a good performance package, Mountune will be releasing a new big brake upgrade later this year which is from EBC for the MK2
Yes it is true.
But the older brake upgrade with alcon remains the one and only "mountune clubsport" brake 😍
Angelo Salerno yep glad I was able to get it before they stopped 🙂
Smiles per gallon 😁
Comparing this to the video of you driving ur MK3 RS with the ultima map, you seemed a lot more exited than now? But your choice is all that matters. On that note, are you selling the DS+? I’ll take it 😅
10 year old and it's still the best looking and performing hot hatch on the road today , the only thing that you can honestly complain about is the interior but everything else brushes that to one side .
😍😍 Best FORD RS 😍😍
You really need to get decent tyres on it, then the handling is mega, run mine with Michelins,rest of spec is: PumaSpeed Plenum, Superchips Stage1, TurboSmart recirc, quick shift, Silicone hoses, K+N air filter and she runs like a dream, and yep like yours she is abit of a garage queen but hey :-)
Very nice. But, if, in 10 years time your warning to open up the garage and see a classic hot hatch then don't do half of the 'upgrades' your talking about. Keep it as close to standard as you can. Ford got the car right. It doesn't need all the aftermarket stuff.
Different if you're looking for content though on your channel.
Tough decision.
I love these cars. If the mk2 had the 4 wheel drive system of the mk3 it would be perfect, to me. I've had a mk2 ST for a long time, I remember when I bought it and I first heard that 5-cylinder engine start up, it exuded quality in a way that a 4-cylinder could never hope to.
You're right about cars getting too sensible now. Who would have thought 20 years ago that everyone would be buying "hot hatches" with 5 doors and automatic gearboxes now? Where has everyone's sense of style and fun gone?
New springs but leave the height alone. Maybe new coilovers. My mate lowered his st225 and it ruined the setup. He didn't trust himself pushing into bends etc after the lowering springs. Defo, decent brakes.
I would recommend revo stage 4 (400bhp) the car is absolutely perfect at that power
Exhaust wise I would go milltek ultimate it is the best exhaust for the mk2
Suspension wise I had H&R springs and now moved to bilstien b16 pss10 coilovers and they are phenomenal.
Another good handling mod is to drop down to 18’s it makes them much nicer to drive. compomotive mo6 are one of the best wheel for the mk2 rs, it allows you to run a 265/35 tyre and fills the arches nicely so no need for spacers
Brakes wise you do not really need a big brake kit. I track my car a lot and still haven’t found the limit of the stock callipers, I run pagid rs19 front pads with j hook discs and mountune race pads in the rear (currently on sale) with braided lines and motul rbf 600 fluid and had zero brake fade at oulton park, best lap was a 2.01 which is pretty good going in a road car. If you do want a bbk ebc have not long released one which looks a good buy and the have the option of having the new pad they have brought out (rp1) which is meant to be very good.
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Great video , I can understand what you are saying right at the end of the video , I have a 2006 focus st 3 in electric orange , with the same 5 cylinder engine as your rs . Mine is still totally standard and still a damn good hot hatch ,Ford just don’t make them like that now and probably never will again , well worth hanging on to .
Bigger injectors! With mapping easy to get 420bhp which is the sweet spot on the stock turbo. Truly an animal and will haunt every single one of those mk3 RS you was against on the runway :) special car and your smiling like a Cheshire cat says it all
I agree with all your comments mine felt so much quicker than my Mk3, that said there's some sound quality issues on your video not picking up the engine sound. Its like some interference.
Couldn’t agree with you more Gary, my Mk3 was awesome but had very little character and to be honest never looked like a “Rally Car For The Road “,the Mk 2 looks better in three door has more aggressive looks hands down. Love it in Frozen White, hope you enjoy it much more than your Mk3 and look forward to more vids on it👍
You love looking at it and you love driving it..this is all that matters. Mine is also a garage queen, to much so I must admit.. Just make sure you keep any OE parts for the future. The only mod I wouldn’t really consider is the coil overs, unless you’re going to track it regularly.. Enjoy! 😎
I think it’s gorgeous mate. Definitely made the right choice. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea over a mk3, but then, it’s your preference and what you want, so good luck to you. Can’t tell you how much I want one myself but it’s funds are the end of the day. I simply just cannot do it, so will have to keep my 60 plate Astra SRI CDTI estate for the time being lol
Renault sport still makes hard core hatches. But, sure, it s very anti-social in France and the last one '' megane '' will be the last like it maybe
My friend payed £25 k for his 2 years ago! Hes done 6 thousand miles in 2 years. The garage has offered him the same price now in Cash to get the car back? WTF?
Nice introduction, hope your much happier with it than you were with your MK3. I believe there was a 12 year anti-corrosion warranty on the MK2's, would be worth looking into.
I can recommend H&R Springs. Gives a nice look and slightly stiffer ride. KWs are pretty pricy. I use mine for trackdays and fast road and i think the standard shocks works very well. Unless you go for faster lap times, you wont really miss the coilovers.
I think the Mk2 was built by Ford as a proper hot hatch while the Mk3 while being a great hot hatch was also engineered by Ford to try too hard to check all the boxes. Wow, that was one long sentence! Nice that the sounds from the Mk2 are so naturally produced instead of having extra fuel injected to produce the pops and bangs of the Mk3. Obviously you are truly enjoying your new ride and happy for you! Thanks for sharing the ride with us.👍
The difference is you have to drive the Mk2 instead of being driven in the Mk3 you will never get bored of that 5 pot sound.
@@mainman2999 what do you drive now ?
@@mainman2999 yeah seems like the sound doesn't progress
I wouldn’t call new engines much of a progression anymore. They are all losing cylinders and with stupid emissions regulations they are sounding worse too. We’ll never get another 5 pot hot hatch again sadly.
The mk3 certainly isn't a car that drives itself. It loves to be grabbed by the scruff of it's neck and thrown around corners. It's very different to a FWD car and has very different handlibgbtraits which I think make it more fun.
The mk2 undoubtedly has a better engine and makes a better noise though but it has that advantage over most cars on the road.
gary mt8.....the sound of that engine , sounds great .....mk3 sounds dont sound beefy enough......if i remember back to my mk2 ...on the computer display on dash ....if you hold the button in , you can adjust the ride comfort.......whats the seats like over the standard mk3 seats....simon
Nice review, it looks like a blast to drive. Looking forward to the updates and videos.
Although you're probably spot on, I can argue that for those who only ever got one RS option, the MK3 is special. Having owned some really powerful V8 performance vehicles it didn't take much to realize the opportunity we were given with the RS stateside. Regretfully I will never have the chance to experience what you can drive on a whim. However, how often have you felt the raw power of an SRT Hellcat? Count your blessings, I guess... 👍
If you watch your own video of the mk3 when you first mapped it and this video, I think you looked alot happier driving the mk3!
Fully agree with everything you've said, there's something about these cars, they get under your skin! Had my Mk2 for 7.5 years now, it's not going anywhere any time soon, it's a keeper! It's an analogue car in a digital world, it's quite refreshing.
gary mt8......off to tc harrison to look at a mk3 18reg rs , hopefully weekend if they will bring it over to peterborough .......going to say you sent me..........check it out for me see what you think on there website......watching your video at moment....simon
Hi Gary,got a great classic to be their.Sounds sweet! With you all the way in your thinking.Not many a round at all only one in my area a green one.Maybe a mount tune map would compliment the the new exhaust when you get it 😊🍻👍
What's the reason for changing the mongoose for a scorpion? I'd personally stick with the mongoose.
@@CarFocused could you just not buy the non res centre section for it?
@@CarFocused is the mongoose turbo back, I'm look for a system for mine in the near future😉
@@CarFocused could be interested if you looking to sell when you got the scorpion fitted
How's the MPG?
I run 15mm spacers all round with KW V1 coilovers on my RS and it made a huge difference to handling. I’d also check out the KMS Thunderstorm exhaust, fantastic build quality and a sound like no other.
I heard that with the mk3, they said they put the budget more towards the drivetrain rather than the mad styling like the body kit and the wheel arches. My personal favourite rs would be the mk1, but I'd say the mk2 is one of the most charismatic hot hatches there ever has been
Everything you've said in this video is spot on about the car, including the comparison with the Mk3. I've owned mine since new and I don't think I could ever part with it. I've got a few mods but still the stock exhaust ..... I'm so tempted.
An old piece of art indeed Gary. The mk2 focus RS is a thing of beauty, as are a good few of it's Fast Ford predecessors.
Looks and sounds great Gary. 5 pots are awesome. I used to have a Fist Coupé 20VT, loved the sound.
I'm tempted to say keep it as standard as possible, but that's boring 😂
Very nice.
Nothing beats that 5 pot sound.
An RS is next car for me.
Thanks mate for a great video and the car looks and sounds superb. Can't wait for more content on it. Your right it is a keeper as getting very rare, value will only go up. 👍