Focus-Power Tune First Drive | Making the Ford Focus DCT better?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ต.ค. 2024
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Finally got around to tuning my Focus SE with Tom over at Focus-power. Very happy with the results!
Tune - tinyurl.com/wd...
Mustang TB - tinyurl.com/s7...
RS Airbox - tinyurl.com/wv...
MST 63mm intake hose - tinyurl.com/5t...
cell phone mount - tinyurl.com/un...
Ground mod - tinyurl.com/u7...
Clutch Scrubbing - tinyurl.com/v9...
Can't believe companies now leave the work up to the tuners to fix issues from factory. Glad to hear the tune is doing the job! 👍🏼
As stated my 2013 doesn't have any "issues" I just wanted to keep it that way and add performance. That being said, basically everything can be made better from the factory... This is why the aftermarket exists. Not just talking cars... guns, motorcycles ect
I was Thinking about doing a tune from Focus Power. I have already had my clutch Replace under Ford's warranty on my 2015 Focus SE for the shuddering issues Last Year in May 2020 and the shuddering has not come back yet, but I don't want it to come back Ever. I have already done some performance upgrades to my Focus already Like FSwerks catback Exhaust system, a cold air intake from FSwerks, MSD 2.0L Ignition Performance Coil Packs, a bigger Diameter Throttle Body than Stock, a Intake Manifold Spacer and Throttle Body Spacer From Boomba Racing. I think a tune is my best Option at working out the kinks in the DCT Transmission. Because when I take it to a Ford Dealer they give me the run around and say that it is normal for the DCT to do that. I know that is not Normal. Great Video of how the tuning works over at Focus Power.
Bro ik this comment is three years old but did that intake manifold spacer give you any significant gains I see it’s for the ST and couldn’t find much info online if it would bolt right up the same in the NA cars
Great in depth video man. I currently have a 2.5” ST exhaust from ford with a Green filter and RS lid. Soon getting the upgraded throttle body and SCT tune which should put me at about 200hp at the wheels; 230~240 at the crank. All in $1500 for the mods and tune. Pretty much a naturally aspirated Version of the ST for half the cost and much more reliable. Also recently added paddles which make using the DCT even better.
Paddle shifters in a mk3? Whered you get them
@@AGADiscGolf there is a DIY I think on focus fanatics that goes over putting it together
@@AGADiscGolf they come with the newer MK3.5 versions.
That's sick I just got a 2015 focus and it already has paddle shifters idk why it has it but it does
I just started working with Tom's Tunes couple weeks ago and I love them
Good Ole Boise Idaho. Thanks for this video, just purchased a used 2015 SE for our son to drive and will be doing this tune in the future.
Late post here. I have a Ford Focus with DCT too. I did a few mods and no tune. Right now, I have 152,000+ miles on it. No major transmission problems. I only had to replace clutch and slave cylinder twice (both for free) during my 7 year of ownership because I stay ahead on maintenance. I think it depends on how people treat the Focus. Maybe I am one of the lucky people to not run into repeated transmission problems.
i mean i push my focus a decent amount in stick mode but i had 69k and needed a full rebuild... it had the common DCT issues then boom no tranny
That’s odd to me I’ve owned mine from 36k miles and it just crossed 160k and I have yet to service the transmission at all and I beat the piss out of that car every day and it has never had a single issue
@@nightfall_1le575 right there with you ‘16 sedan and I beat the hell out of it every day bought her with 31k and she’s got 178k on her as of now
very good review! I'm waiting for Tom's tune! Please make more videos and no rain! thanks bro!
Will do!
I did the exact same ground mod out of common sense and it made a difference in how the car shifts. Still studders but it's way better.
Great video, just did my first drive in Tom's tune. Same reaction, 1-2 shift much better than before and my 1-2 shift in corner acceleration shuddered, now it doesn't.
Thats great to hear. I actually went to get my transmission serviced and the dealer told me there's nothing wrong. Guess from factory its a terrible tranny. Just purchased the tune from focuspower and hoping to see a difference
Eryk Nowak it’s not, your clutch is probably already exceeded its longevity. This transmission’s dual clutch doesn’t have a long life span and a little tune won’t do much. This is a mechanical issue no software can help in the end. Just Ford’s inability to chose a reliable component.
@@mandotv7308 have you run one of these tunes? It makes a MASSIVE difference in how the transmission runs. I've been running the tune since I got new clutches and 11 months and over 10,000 miles later it's running great. If I was on the stock software I can pretty much guarantee it would be bad with shudder right now.
Jason Ashley does the tune allow the clutch adaptive Strategy to pass its preliminary test ?
@@mandotv7308 yes? I always thought Tom said he turns it off. But I guess he said it can't be turned off. He recommends reflashing the tune should any issues arise.
Your story is so similar to me. 110K mile for my girl. Grounding it all of it lol. we just got it last week so I'm glad to hear your luck with them.
Very well made video. Man I'd love to hear one of those RS air boxes in person! I also have the tune. Worth it for sure on these cars! It makes a huge difference not just on overall behavior but also the shudder.
Man that car looks sick
Thanks!
Dude!! Awesome video!! I did a bunch of research as well before I bought my Focus, so far no problems since I cleared the pcm and opened the ground. Only paid 3700 and it's been going great! I'm going to look up the ground cable to the transmission ground you mentioned
Thanks for posting! If you really want to raw the car out, swap out the floppy stocker engine mounts - I did mine and it DRAMATICALLY changed the character of the car. It shakes the crap out of you!
Could you write out exctly what your throttle body and hose connection are. And if you remember where you got them? Great Video thanks!
Most likely from red devil customs
Links are in the description
I just had a brand new transmission put into it today, I only drive it in select shift
When you were loading the Bass tune, did you have any issues with the device updater app finding the file? The base tune is in my folders and downloads, but it’s like it’s hiding from the app.
Ford ficus people don’t forget to do the earth strap to the body clean up it affects your mpg and gear shifts if you haven’t done it yet you need to ... it’s not if it gives you trouble 👿 it’s when ... I should know I have four Ford Focus all same issues with mpg and gear change 👍✅👌
Thanks for sharing your experience! Somewhat off topic but what camera are you using in this vid?
It sounds nice
Hi mate. I wonder if these tune caused any trouble to your TCM later ?
Hey man, great video. Question, how do like the sound of the car after installing that RS air box with the KN filter. I was thinking of doing that to my car, but I wasn’t sure if it was worth it
I deleted the airbox and added a k&n filter for 65$ and I don’t regret a thing. In the words of my friend in the passenger seat, “reminds me of a wrx.” It’s subtle but very very nice.
My trans died, sold car for 1000 and bougnt a focus st. I told myself i would never buy an Automatic after that crap. Best decision ever made was getting a manual. And manuals are still being made. Example the new corola GR is only manual.
Any reason why the Tasca Parts site says the Airbox won't fit my car? I have a 2013 Titanium with Flexfuel.
Also, does the Airbox affect power at all? I know some people recommend not to install cold air intakes in warmer climates because it can negatively affect power. I appreciate any insight you have!
I bought my 2016 focus se used also with 38000 mile on it but before I got mine I drove my friends all the time and I loved his car but I noticed when I got mine it seem a little faster than my friends focus even he said yes yours pull a lot harder and faster than mine so with whatching your video I think my car maybe has a tune but Idk it could be that my focus still has very low miles but let me know what you think.
I hate the shifts between 1st and 2nd gear sometimes it rides the clutch so much, I feel forced to use sport mode in low gears a lot
Or I gotta let of throttle completely when it starts to slip
This tune fixes that!
I’m definitely gonna have to get the tune
@@Furadi do you have to change anything physically in the car to do the tune?
Hey man just wanted to see if everything is still going well with your Focus
Yep car is still running great! Up to 130k miles on it.
I have a 2014 Ford Focus se and the gap from first to second is way to long and it does feel like it’s trying to find seccond and prob at 3k rpm’s
Does anyone know, does the RS airbox linked come with the air filter aswell or just the box
Yep it comes with a filter.
Which mustang throttle body did you use????
my guess wouldve been the 2.3, focus RS uses that motor so why not lol
Feel like im the only one my 1-2 shift is only delayed when car is cold
Has anyone dynod this or have a idea of how much HP you can gain?
Does this tune work for the 2012 SE as well?
I'm about to have a new motor modded the thrown in and looking to add a tune to make it shift better. I would like to swap out the trans but that's a ways off so a custom tune will do.
You can hear that intake really sucking in air. Starts to sound like a boxer when you first take off.
Btw, the MST 63mm Intake hose link takes you to a page asking for login credentials. I'm guessing it's down or no longer exists. Is there another reputable place to get that?
Here ya go tinyurl.com/5taevc55
Thanks.
That sure does look good compared to the other options I have been looking at when I couldn't find this. Yes other options will work too, but that is obviously engineered for far more superior flow which can be seen in its design.
Once I'm done with my new engine install I'll be ordering this and installing my throttle body and following up with a tune.
Also, after watching this, I'm going with Tom and Focus Power SCT X4 tuner. Already bought and just awaiting the new motor.
What year mustang is that throttle body off of
Does this work with 2016 ford focus titanium
What year focus se do you have?
Where can I get the tune at?
check the description
Do you feel like theres any power gains from the tune?
Definitely.
@@furadride852 haha sadly im into the bimmers now i sold my focus for something more powerful
Boise/Nampa?
yep!
I want to get my 18’ Focus SEL tuned but I’m not sure if they’re able to be. Anybody know?
Yep pretty sure Tom can tune 18's now. Double check on the Focus Fanatics forum.
Furad Ride yes I checked in with him and he said he’s done a couple dozen already. I have a video request if you don’t mind showing an in depth video of the steps for tuning and data logging. I’ve seen a couple on TH-cam but they’re really poor made videos and didn’t really help me understand the process. I’d really appreciate it. Keep up the good work, you’ve earned a subscriber!
Cameron any word on the tunes? I have a 2018 SEL too and I was just wondering if there was any major differences with the car? Faster? MPG? Anything?
Ralphy sorry I didn’t respond sooner, only just saw. I noticed the car tends to be much quicker at lower speeds, no real difference in mpg for me. Currently I’m running the first custom tune after his base tune he gives you, and it’s not much of a difference from the base tune, but I’m hoping my next tune up will help even more in eliminating the weird vibration. It’s still there but has been dialed down with the tune.
Are you in Boise idaho?
Yep!
The way you rest ur hand on the shifter like it’s stick shift is really cringey
You realize the DCT has manual shifting right? lol
He has select shift on the shifter. Thats how you change the gears
@@TurboTurdBurglar that's not shifting gears that's requesting a shift from the car
@@furadride852 yea that's not manual shifting
@@Jambiswag 3 years and you're still trying to figure out what a DCT is huh? It'll come to you bud...