Theres torque steer, some turbo lag and plenty of whooshy wastegate noise. The buzz car of 2015, ford gave the people what they wanted with this allwheeldrive ford focus rs. Ford kept its promise, and in 2016, the focus rs launched throughout the united states for the first time. The remus catback sport exhaust system for focus rs retains your factory valve setup but really uncorks that ken blockesque rallycar sound with lots of crackle and pop with the valve open, but calms down for a more refined european sound when you dont feel like being a total hoon. Tune and pop and bang by tdperformance stage 1 tune with 360hp510nm stage 2 tune with 385hp550nm pop and bang actiavation. More downforce provides lots of grip but a loss of top end speed. Ford of europe introduced the focus in 1998 to the european market as a replacement for the ford escort. The new ford focus rs will come with a drift button and a launch control function when it goes on sale in 2016. Fitting key upgrades have a postive difference to the sound and performance, giving it the lift you want for a sensible price. But im not blinded to the focus rs being a chav wagon. Motorsport developments iaw diagnostic monitor and. For customers who want even more attitude for their old focus, consider upgrading with a 2. Vat ford focus rs mk3 remus cat back exhaust with integrated valves. Theres a touch of turbo lag, it has a deliberate fivespeed box and it bruises its way down the road.
Where the focus st feels like a family hatch with lots of grunt, the rs feels like a rally car. All are available with four different gt115 trim options burnt titanium. Hi,recently received this focus rs parts, but it has to go. You should hear beep that confirms that you entered programing mode. The ford performance range in europe includes the allnew fiesta st, focus st, focus rs and the ford gt ultrahighperformance supercar. Its been made available by the national clearance centre, operated by the foray motor group, and. The original focus was primarily designed by ford of europes german and british teams the focus was released in july 1998 in europe, succeeding the ford escort, and. Our cosworth anti lag software for the l8 ecu is unique to us and we have many hundreds of happy customers out there using it worldwide on both l8 and p8. Vat ford focus rs mk3 milltek sport 200 cell sports cat down pipe.
We believe that by pooling our resources and working closely, we can best serve all our members, ensuring dedicated assistance, organisation and enthusiasm for all. Hp1 is the focus st and fiesta st, while the rs sits alongside models such as the mustang 350gt in the hp2 category. Ultimate ford focus rs mk1 loud extrem exhaust engine turbo flyby burnout drift 2 step anti lag flames pure sound best of car. The standard system is designed to be restrictive and tame the wild duratec note. A rash of engine failures is causing anxiety amongst owners of the ford focus rs, a halo performance car in fords model lineup introduced in south africa in july 2016. Revo stage 1 software for a ford focus rs mk3 2015 2. The engine might be smaller than its predecessors at 2. I ran antilag on my fully built sti and yes it does cause a bit of havoc but in hands of right tuner its awesome.
Ford focus rs mk1 launch control sound only youtube. Ford focus rs mk1 and mk2 driven former glories autocar. Mk3 ford focus rs bonnet lifter kit mk3 ford focus rs bonnet lifter kit. Antilock brakes,climate control,alarm,powerassisted steering,driver, passenger and front side air bags,19in black forged alloy wheels alloy wheels,cruise. Ford has managed to pack in plenty of tech including a 4wd system with independent rear clutch packs and features such as drift mode into a rather weighty package that still offers the agility and handling capabilities of a much smaller hatchback. For years, enthusiasts were begging ford to bring the rs to north america. Dpc custom made complete billet thermostat housing. Vat ford focus rs mk3 milltek supersport race back. Dec 11, 2017 the ford focus rs hit the scene in 2015 with promises of being the rallyready road car fans of the blue oval had been waiting for and for the most part, it has been exactly that. Theres a touch of turbo lag, it has a deliberate fivespeed box and it bruises its. Jun 21, 2016 lets face it there has not been many issues with the mk3 focus rs since its first deliveries way back in april 2016.
The frontwheel drive mk1 was the first in the focus rs dynasty, but took inspiration from the long lineage of fast ford hatchbacks. Ford began sales of the focus to europe in july 1998 and in north america during 1999 for the 2000 model year. Shame the number of mk1 rs dailydrivers is dwindling fast, as owners. Focus rs mk1 surprise is an oddly slippery concept for the most part. Jun 15, 2016 the mountune phase 1 was a mixture of styling and bolton performance parts however this meant that current rs owners were left a little underwhelmed as of course the majority were wanting big beasty power upgrades. It can be used to read the datastream of all suitably equipped cosworth weber ecu and is a valuable piece of diagnostic and datalogging equipment for cosworth diagnostics. Manufacturing in argentina continued until 2008, and it was still on sale in brazil until 2009. As part of the one ford plan that sees, more or less, a single global plan for all ford products, the rs is part of a worldwide highperformance push for ford, using three groups of vehicles. Ford focus focus rs mk1 2003 number 1 european ford mail.
Ford focus rs mk1 chrome inter cooler cover could do with a good polish as theres a few scratches. Have confidence when you build your own blueblood ford performance focus. Focus rs parts for sale in uk 76 used focus rs parts. Rip unfortunately the rs was written off about a month after this video was made, when a drunk van driver pulled out on the a10 in enfield. Everything you need to know about the ford focus rs. I wasam going to get a ford focus rs but i noiticed something this week which i thought was strange and i just had someone say the exact same thing to me. Welcome to the mk1 focus rs owners club this forum is dedicated to one of the greatest hot hatches of all time the focus rs. Secondgen ford focus rs for sale in the us, but is it. Airtecas performance bonnet lifter kit ford focus mk3 rs this kit is an easy and simple modification to make to your car.
Dont be surprised if, just like the first focus rs, its grandson has ignited a trend the entire fraternity will follow. Ford focus rs 2002 2003 ford focus saloon 1998 2004 ford focus hatchback 1998 2004 ford focus estate 1998 2004. As a result, the car has been extensively windtunnel tested using data gathered from the wrc programme. Fast ford throwback modified ford mk2 focus rs fast car. Ultimate ford focus rs mk1 exhaust sound compilation hd. Mountune phase 2 upgrades mk3 focus rs product news. The 2016 mk3 focus rs has arguably been the most talked about the release of the year. The mk2 focus rs has a decent engine note from factory, but ford arent revealing all of its secrets. The most obvious change is the mountune cars snappier responses on part throttle, with reduced lag. Airtecas performance bonnet lifter kit ford focus mk3 rs this. Overall its a tough little engine but there are a few areas which need to be maintained and regularly checked. It has antilag i think and has some very loud backfire. It also means there will be plenty of other owners ready to help you out with advice should anything go wrong.
The interior came with sparco seats, sparco alloy pedals and sparco handbrake handle. Simply replace the stock bonnet prop with the as bonnet lifter kit. Focus, focus rs mk1 2003, ford performance tuning parts. The ford focus is a compact car csegment in europe manufactured by the ford motor company and created under alexander trotmans ford 2000 plan, which aimed to globalize model development and sell one compact vehicle worldwide. Precision turbo available to order ford focus rs forum. The wot box is an electronic device that makes wot. Basically there are lot of used ones for sale the number for sale is quite surprising for a relatively new car and a lot have not been owned for long. After several more weeks of rigorous development the mountune mk3 focus rs phase 2 has now been released which is based around.
The ford focus rs is frequently referred to, not least by ourselves, as a cut price nissan gtr. Mainly i love the fact its the most understated to look at but, in fact, the most hardcore in terms of its engineering and breeding. Car buying service get upfront price offers on local inventory. Ford focus rs showdown golf r, sti, evo x everyday driver duration. The decision to name the new car the ford focus was made in early 1998, as ford s senior management had been planning to keep the escort nameplate for its new generation of small family cars. Sep 30, 2015 facebook page just testing the launch control milltek exhaust xyz coilovers brembo brakes forced pistons omex launch con. The wot box adds nolift shifting and 2step launch control to any car. The ford focus first generation is a compact car that was manufactured by ford in europe from 19982004 and by ford in north america from 19992007. See 9 results for ford focus rs mk1 for sale at the best prices, with the cheapest used car starting from. Especially when you consider the rs badge is about the ultimate in chav cachet, and i am a fast ford fan. Back in service after 16 years v12 bmw e31 850i revival project malaga.
You will receive a tracking number at the email address used during checkout once your order ships. Simply update you ap3for004 accessport to firmware version 1. Manufacturing in argentina continued until 2008, and it was still on sale in brazil. Even without the upgrades, the secondgeneration ford focus rs was a really quick hot hatch, sprinting from 0 to 100 kmh 62 mph in 5. Basically there are lot of used ones for sale the number for sale is quite surprising for a relatively new car and a.
Ford ford focus rs mk1 turbo upgrades scc performance. Ford focus rs mk1 performance tuning products including suspension, exhaust systems, ecu remaps, intercoolers and styling enhancements. Syvecs antilag focus rs terrorising london exhaust sounds and. Coronavirus covid19 information stay updated on our facebook page. The iaw monitor is a very powerful serial data stream tool.
Welcome to a very loud, very powerful ford focus rs. Ford focus rs option pack gives more grip to european drivers. Ford admits early focus rs cars have engine problems. This old school ford focus shows passers by it is no slouch with its pop and bang limiter. Built to dominate fellow street mod autocrossers and the occasional drag race. The renowned ford rs owners club and the focus rs owners club both have a huge following online and regularly host gatherings across the uk, so you can be sure this car will always be in demand. Unless youre living under a rock, most enthusiasts know that when it comes to hot hatches, the ford focus rs is the cream of the crop in the segment. Website url removed are proud to offer a stunning 200353 ford focus rs mk1 with 300 bhp and 73k miles these cars need no introduction and trying to find a. The omem600 engine management is a high performance system with all of the features now demanded in motorsport. Sometimes, things surprise us by differing massively from our expectations. To date, autotrader has learned of at least seven south africandomiciled focus rss that have needed engine replacement, due to sudden loss of engine coolant and a misfire on. It can be common for brand new models to have niggly teething problems making recalls are normal practise on fresh out the box cars. The thirdgeneration hot hatchback, which will be powered by a turbocharged 2. Viewed head on, focus rs incorporates similar grille apertures to the wrc, but with added hella fog lamps.
With a heavily boosted turbocharged engine, a trick fourwheel drive system and an ability to shame. In focus rs, the emphasis is much more on higher speed stability. Powering the ford focus rs mk1 was a turbocharged, 2. All ford performance focus parts are designed, engineered, and developed to rigorous ford oe standards. Sep 08, 2016 dont be surprised if, just like the first focus rs, its grandson has ignited a trend the entire fraternity will follow. Ford focus focus rs mk1 2003 number 1 european ford mail order parts supplier of focus st fiesta st 150 focus rs focus rs mk2 2009, superchips remaps air filters milltek sport exhaust by pumaspeed performance tuning. The top of the range focus did not come with an intermittent wipe function so it is common for owners to fit the option from a ghia model. We are able to supply a wide variety of milltek exhausts for the focus rs, from ec approved catback to a full turboback decat nonresonated. But if the current car impresses with its global remit to sell ken block enabled hot hatches to americans, and its predecessor is honest to the more thuggish traditions of the breed, the firstgeneration focus rs is my pick.