Wow, thanks so much silverathlon - means a lot to me that people are enjoying these videos and hopefully getting a lot out of them. Have you check out any of my others at all?
Most reviews these days are nothing more than an ad for the car. Ive seen the i30N video and the GTI video. Great stuff!! Keep them coming! Ford AU should be thanking you as after watching this video it made me go out and buy as RS. Picking it up tomorrow!! :)
No way! That's awesome - congrats mate. And thank you so much for your kind words. I just love cars and sharing them with people, so glad you're digging them. More to come...
Great video! Many thanks, Dave! The Civic R is preferred by some over the RS, but for rain, gravel, snow/ice, the RS' all-wheel torque-vectoring is superior to the Civic R's fwd IMHO. As you note, the Golf R is more comfortable, but it's also slower; the Sti is a bit dated and the sedan iteration isn't nearly as practical as the RS which comfortably holds skiis, groceries, dog, etc. Prices in the US for the RS have plummeted because of the "flaws" (aka good quirks) you mentioned. For $39K (USD) you get moonroof, forged wheels, Cup 2s, RS2 (heated Recaros/wing mirrors/Nav); then adding a couple of thousand $ a stage one mod plus suspension improvements (Mountune, Cobb etc) allow this modest Focus to embarrass Caymans, 911s, Audis and BMWs costing two or three times as much, especially in adverse conditions. Unlike these "badge" cars, the RS begs to be driven hard regardless of the conditions. Fit the RS with P4s or Sottozeros; when it's slushy and sleeting outside you may want to keep the Queen Porsche in her garage, but you want to take the RS out in challenging conditions and will find suitable excuses for doing so. Certainly for this price point the RS is top of the pops. Pity newer iterations of her won't be going to either Australia or North America. Thanks again for your brilliant review! Keep the rubber on the road, Dave.
Hey ed johnson! Awesome to hear you dug the video - I really appreciate all the support and positive feedback. Thanks too for joining in the discussion. The RS is a pretty solid all-rounder that's hard to beat in terms of bang for buck. And, as you say, a few mods can go a long way. I the next-gen car will no doubt be even quicker again, but I think, like the previous generation, this Focus RS will remain a bit of a cult classic. Remember to subscribe to get all the latest videos when they drop :D
Wow, thanks so much Barrie McArthur - really nice of you to say. I just love cars and sharing them with people, so glad it's all finding an audience :D Hopefully you like some of the other videos I've done too.
Has Ford updated the stats on the LE RS w/LSD 0 to 60 mph time yet? Track time has decreased, and the 0 to 60 time should decrease too. Currently, the regular RS 0 to 60 time is 4.4 sec, so I can imagine what the LE RS w/LSD 0 to 60 time will be!
Not sure if Ford claimed any significant difference in times to be honest James McClendon. I think - in Australia anyway - they were more focussed on improving the car's stability and performance under hard braking and hard acceleration more so than any clear straight-line improvement. Either way, those super sticky tyres are a massive difference maker.
Hi Adi, the track's called 'Provide the Boom' and it's by Losty & Sole Option, who you can find out more about here: www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/losty-sole-option Hope you like the music :)
Apologies but are there major differences between a 2017 and 2018? I’m looking to purchase a used 2017 RS2 and unsure if I should hold out for a 2018? Cheers!
Oooo, tough call Čuburac. They're two very different cars. I suspect the Focus RS would likely be faster point-to-point or around a racetrack, but the steering is so good in the Megane RS and I do love a lightweight hot-hatch... Have you got an RS currently?
Hey Blake Swan... Yeah, it's definitely a tough call at the circa-$60k price point I reckon. My Holden Ute was less but I still love that thing. A new WRX STI spec.R is cool and I do dig them, but they're feeling a bit long in the tooth these days. And while a new Mk7.5 Golf R is off the charts excellent, I also find them incredibly boring. I guess, like food and music, cars are very personal and your choice can be quite mood dependant. For right now, I reckon the RS LE is a cracking car for the price - a baby supercar for those who don't have $500,000+ to blow on a Ferrari, a Lambo, a McLaren, or a Porsche. Sound fair?
A new rear-drive car for around $50-60k, you're sort of looking at a Ford Mustang or a Nissan 370Z Nismo or maybe a flagship Toyota 86. I really like the 86 and the 370Z is getting on a fair bit now. A Mustang is always fun, but it's not my favourite...
I'm serious! It's one thing to joke about cars, and it's another thing to insult a country by talking about its President! I'm quite sure Australians would be insulted if someone talked about PM Turnbull!
Paul: It's so humorous to sit back and watch whites devour each other! LMFAO! See, at one time, just about every White person worshipped their hero Donald Trump for being one of the U.S. top business gurus! Now, you Whites are roasting him worst than a celebrity roast! LMFAO! And Whites try to say that Blacks are always hating on each other and pulling each other down! You delusional bastards! LMFAO! I'm just sitting back eating popcorn and enjoying the show because this farce is very entertaining! LMFAO! I thought it was bad when the 2 racist white hate groups were clobbering each other upside the head in Virginia a couple of years was hilarious! That was just a shadow of things to come with the White race! So all you whites keep devouring each other on that open world stage for all the races to see how fucked up Whites have always been! LMFAO!
James McClendon fuck me, this is a Ford Focus RS video! How tf does one comment this on a RS video? Also Australians don’t get offended over people insulting political figures because it’s a national pastime, (LMFAO! - as you like to put it)
Dave: Listen up. mate! How dare you to disrespect the President of the U.S.A.! We find that very offensive, and there's nothing humorous about degrading a leader the world's superpower country! You've insulted us Americans, and if you have any intelligence in your skull mate, you need to make a public apology on this channel! If you don't apologize, I will BOYCOTT your channel and immediately contact your sponsors! Next, when you mention the President of the U.S.A., address him as President Donald Trump! It is so disrespectful to the citizens of the U.S.A., his position, and title he has earned! Plus, it discredits any common sense, intelligence, and diplomacy you have! Whether you like him or not, he is the President of a world superpower country! It would be disrespectful too if someone addressed Queen Mary as just "Mary"! Get what I'm saying, mate? Finally, the knowledge you have with cars means nothing if you don't know how to show respect to everyone in life! Get what I'm saying, mate? Thank-you
Hey James McClendon, to be clear, I never degraded President Trump at all. I even said that if you're on his wavelength, he's a hard bloke not to like. I think you missed what I actually said there, even if it was wrapped up in attempted humour. Also, I don't have any 'sponsors' for you to contact, it's just me making car vids - and if you decide you don't want to watch them because of this, that's your prerogative but again, I think you missed what I was saying. I also think showing respect to everyone in life can be a little tricky, and it's not something many of us always get right. Lastly, just so you know, Queen Mary died in 1953. The current Queen of England is Queen Elizabeth II. And in Australia, although we are part of the Commonwealth, our leader is the Prime Minister... not the Queen. All good though.
Davey boy: Ok, smarty pants! When you referred to Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary, you put the royal title in front of their names! You didn't refer to them as Elizabeth and Mary! Out of respect for President Trump's title and position you should have referred to him along with his title as you had no problem doing that to the Queens! You're not going to disrespect the U.S.A! Smh! Oh, I see what's going on! People from all around the world dream of living in the U.S.A.; however, they live in the small country that they do. Whenever they get a chance to lash out at the U.S.A in subtle or blatant ways, they do it, as you did! Hey, don't be a hater! Just save your money and come and visit the U.S.A! It's not our fault that you or your parents chose to reside in australia! We know that the U.S.A. leads the world in technology, medical research, armament, and the list goes on! Other countries stand on the sidelines and just WISH! I'll bet you do a lot of wishing that has not come true! Mr. Big man that talks big, we know that you talk big to compensate for what you are lacking! Respect, dignity, intelligence, common sense, and humility! Bye, and leave me alone!
Dave, don't listen to this backward-ass country bumpkin. He does not represent the intellect the majority of us Americans possess that actually did catch the humor behind your Trump comparison. Great review and keep'em coming!
I guess the Aussie RS didnt get the upgraded recaros and carbon fiber trim on the interior. Also doesn't seem to have the moon roof and I guess it wouldnt have the snow tires either in AUS. Mine in Canada has all those things, interesting to see the difference
I've put 17,000 miles on mine in about 8 months. I can't stop driving this car. I simply look for reasons to drive it. I respect the Civic type R and VW R. However, this car is just insane. It BEGS to plant the foot down in turns. All numbers go out the door when you take a turn in this car. So, complain about the harsh ride, seat comfort, etc. I ask that you simply go into a turn, plant your throttle to the floor and you'll see why this car is just a blast! Oh, one last point: research MOOSE TEST + car name (e.g., Focus RS, Civic Type R) and you'll see how much better this car is compared to M2 and Type R
Hey Alex M, sounds like you might like your car a little haha. Nah, that's awesome and I'm glad you're digging it. Such a fun and balls-out entertaining car, it's little wonder you've been out racking up the miles. Enjoy it, have fun, and stay safe. Cheers for watching too :)
Huge thanks @SuperDingo1969, very much appreciate all the positive feedback. Sorry I've been away from RU-vid for so long, but more content is on the way... Cheers.
Haha; exactly why I just bought a LE after 2 years and 30 thousand k’s of a „normal“ RS....! Every day it (still) laughs with me and I am worried about what’s ahead in 2019... Great review!
Hi Shane and thanks. I thought the name sounded familiar... I remember your PureSX 180 from back in the Ignition days. I had a black Sil80 with a CA in it for a long, long time, but sold that to buy the silly green Holden ute I have now :D
Judging by your own videos, you're clearly more into the numbers than the drive - which is fine - but I wasn't setting out to deliver lap times mate, I'm here giving people a closer look (inside and out) at different cars. Cheers for watching all the same though.
