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Offline RSam84

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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #15 on: November 29, 2011, 09:14:54 pm »
I dont think the RS needs 4wd but if you do want it you can get a 4X4 conversion from Wolf and its a 15grand upgrade! My Rs Mk1 is amazing its over 350bhp and it can be a bit twitchy in the wet but aslong as your confident you can get the power down and give it some stick. My mate has an RS Mk2 which is over 400bhp and its soo different to mine, its a lot smoother and a lot more controlled, not as raw as mine, more refined, Mk2 has revo knuckle, mine doesnt but they both have a diff.

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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #16 on: November 29, 2011, 09:17:20 pm »
I recognise the name.did you buy my mate Carlos.you have done a good job since then if it's the same person.
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #17 on: November 29, 2011, 09:29:01 pm »
Quote from: andrewparker 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.

I wouldnt say that, look at polystar's blue c30. 4wd 400bhp, same engine as the RS isnt it. Meant to be an animal around a track. If done correctly i cant see how could harm it. Look at the ones done by andy gallagher up north. Absolute animals of cars they are.

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I know has alot more bhp, but 4wd 300bhp RS as standard would still have been alot of fun imo.
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #18 on: November 29, 2011, 09:30:36 pm »
StephenBM: yeah mate thats me! my brother has a gt tdi so i joined on here to get info about how i can modify it for him! cheers
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #19 on: November 29, 2011, 10:13:25 pm »
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #20 on: November 29, 2011, 10:31:45 pm »
Quote from: RSam84 on November 29, 2011, 09:30:36 pm
StephenBM: yeah mate thats me! my brother has a gt tdi so i joined on here to get info about how i can modify it for him! cheers

thought it was you.im over on passionford,rsoc etc aswell.always be fords for me but i just wanted something i can use everyday without the worry and love the mk5 golfs aswell.
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #21 on: November 30, 2011, 06:07:36 am »
I thrashed the nuts out of it, in and out of roundabouts and corners, giving it full power and it never lost traction. Never felt less than completely planted and stable. I really didnt have a problem getting the power down on the road. It must be one hell of a diff! Basically, 4wd would only be handy for winter conditions, and would compromise the car in all other situations.
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #22 on: November 30, 2011, 01:58:33 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:

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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #23 on: November 30, 2011, 04:32:17 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:


400bhp RS… that would cane a stage 1 RS3 wouldn’t it? I think the Focus RS has a 100kg weight advantage over the RS3.
Looks like Revo also do a Stage 4+ for the Focus RS which gives 425bhp. This is still on the original turbo as well.  Now I can imagine that absolutely wiping the floor with any stg2+ eddy.

Has anyone actually been up against a 350+ bhp Focus RS in their 2+ eddy?
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #24 on: November 30, 2011, 05:25:55 pm »
Quote from: kiddfrost on November 30, 2011, 04:32:17 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:


400bhp RS… that would cane a stage 1 RS3 wouldn’t it? I think the Focus RS has a 100kg weight advantage over the RS3.
Looks like Revo also do a Stage 4+ for the Focus RS which gives 425bhp. This is still on the original turbo as well.  Now I can imagine that absolutely wiping the floor with any stg2+ eddy.

Has anyone actually been up against a 350+ bhp Focus RS in their 2+ eddy?


 :wink:

A Stage 2+ DSG car will compete, but manual will struggle when north of 400bhp in the RS..
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #25 on: November 30, 2011, 10:11:03 pm »
What's a K04 upgrade, and what does it cost?
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #26 on: November 30, 2011, 10:12:30 pm »
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #27 on: November 30, 2011, 10:32:02 pm »
not been in a modded RS yet but mines having a tweak in the new year,  all i can say is the standard car puts it power down great  :driver: hardly any dramer in dry conditions at all and the noise is just  :evilgrin:
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #28 on: November 30, 2011, 10:32:55 pm »
My friend has a pretty famous one it's about 430bhp, felt fast but not brutal, once my Eddie gets back from revo Were going to compare, he's happy to see how things pan out and is up for a play  :party:




Very nice car,sounds really really good, still prefer my golf tho  :love:
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Re: Focus RS MP350 v Stage 3 Mk5
« Reply #29 on: November 30, 2011, 10:35:08 pm »
Great, cheers for that.
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