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Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« on: November 29, 2011, 05:08:25 pm »

I stupidly test drove a Focus RS Mountune MP350 yesterday, and it was absolutely awesome.

Luckily the Mrs hated the look of it, but how do I now get similar performance out of my MK5 GTi. Will Stage 3 or 2plus do it?

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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2011, 05:11:56 pm »
K04 upgrade with software...   :smiley:
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2011, 05:16:17 pm »
Quote from: bacillus on November 29, 2011, 05:11:56 pm
K04 upgrade with software...   :smiley:

Yep... K04 and stage 2+  :happy2:

(ohh.. and fit it with 4x4)
« Last Edit: November 29, 2011, 05:17:55 pm by richwig83 »
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2011, 06:42:05 pm »
Why 4x4? RS just has a diff. Ko4 golf would probably be quicker if accompanied by right mods and map.

My mate has just bought a RS, stunning cars and sound the boll*cks!
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2011, 06:45:36 pm »
I thought the RS were 4x4?
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #5 on: November 29, 2011, 06:49:33 pm »
Quote from: richwig83 on November 29, 2011, 06:45:36 pm
I thought the RS were 4x4?

Nah both old and new Focus RS#s are fitted with diff's. New one has the added revo knuckle technology just to reduce torque steer i believe.

Big failure on Ford's part i think, would have loved the new RS to have been 4x4, would have made it the complete package.
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #6 on: November 29, 2011, 06:50:20 pm »
Quote from: richwig83 on November 29, 2011, 06:45:36 pm
I thought the RS were 4x4?
FWD Rich, but has the fancy 'RevoKnuckle' front suspension to tame the torque steer, either that or it lights the CEL light and causes a misfire...  :grin:
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #7 on: November 29, 2011, 06:51:49 pm »
Quote from: Beddie on November 29, 2011, 06:50:20 pm
Quote from: richwig83 on November 29, 2011, 06:45:36 pm
I thought the RS were 4x4?
FWD Rich, but has the fancy 'RevoKnuckle' front suspension to tame the torque steer, either that or it lights the CEL light and causes a misfire...  :grin:

Well.. everyday is a school day.  :signLOL:

Misfire.... what misfire??  :scared:
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #8 on: November 29, 2011, 07:22:40 pm »
I had a mk1 focus and it was a absolute bitch to keep in a line when getting a wobble on.... Seen one stickered up yesterday saying 370 ... So RR debate goes on with the fast ford boys as well  :popcornsoda:
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #9 on: November 29, 2011, 08:08:36 pm »
Quote from: PSW on November 29, 2011, 07:22:40 pm
I had a mk1 focus and it was a absolute bitch to keep in a line when getting a wobble on.... Seen one stickered up yesterday saying 370 ... So RR debate goes on with the fast ford boys as well  :popcornsoda:

Do you find the golf boring in comparison? I do, i had mk1 RS and had hybrid set up. Was so much fun but was always that "am i going to come back alive" feel about it lol. Golf is just too good a car you know your safe.
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #10 on: November 29, 2011, 08:11:19 pm »
I just sold my 350bhp mk1 rs few months back.what a car.the acceleration was crazy from 2nd through 4th gear.would love the new one as even for front wheel drive it handles great and 400+horses is easily acheiveable.too much cash tho for some little scrote to run a key down it.
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #11 on: November 29, 2011, 08:16:28 pm »
I've been in a 'claimed' 400bhp RS and I have to say it was savage!! My bum dyno told me it was quicker than my ST2+ Eddy.......  :popcornsoda:
« Last Edit: November 29, 2011, 09:20:38 pm by Greeners »
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #12 on: November 29, 2011, 08:22:11 pm »
Quote from: Greeners on November 29, 2011, 08:16:28 pm
I've been in a 'claimed' 400bhp RS and I have to say it was savage!! My bum dyno told me it was quicker than my ST2+ Eddy.......  :popcornsoda:

 :scared: :scared: :grin:

« Last Edit: November 29, 2011, 09:20:55 pm by Greeners »
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #13 on: November 29, 2011, 08:28:51 pm »
The only problem with the RS is it's made by Ford.. :booty:
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #14 on: November 29, 2011, 08:42:20 pm »
Quote from: DJM on November 29, 2011, 06:49:33 pm

Big failure on Ford's part i think, would have loved the new RS to have been 4x4, would have made it the complete package.


I haven't read one review that has suggested that the RS would be better with four driven wheels - quite the opposite in fact. You've got to remember that it isn't a safe and predictable Audi. I think the added weight of four wheel drive would have harmed its agility and created quite a numb driving experience.
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