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- Thread starter Jonff
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Focus RS mk1
Just seen this over on the rs owners forum, looks real tidy, theres a few of us now thats strayed onto the frs scene
It's not too bad IMO, it's just the search engine on there that's a bit iffy tbh, it can be quite difficult to find exactly what you're after at times.
RS Cosworth & Clio 172
I agree with the terrible forum, it is very out of date - I was beta testing the new one last month and that is much better.
Bit of an update as I've done a few bits on the car here and there.
1st up was the Cam Position Sensor. I noticed I had a lot of oil around the coilpack area and down the side of the gearbox. I removed the sensor to find there was no seal on it....
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bought a replacement, fitted it and the the oil leak was rectified.
Next up was the lower engine/Torque mount, after messing about with the powerflex mounts, I decided to abandon that idea and went for the Vibrtechnics option instead
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Reduced a lot of engine movement and the gear changes feel alot more crisper.
Then it was the exhaust mounts, decided to replace them with poweflex mounts as the old ones were a little saggy and once warm I was getting too much movement and causing the exhaust to hit the underside of the car during cornering.
1st off rear bumper removed to allow access
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Powerflex fitted
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1st up was the Cam Position Sensor. I noticed I had a lot of oil around the coilpack area and down the side of the gearbox. I removed the sensor to find there was no seal on it....
Untitled by Jonff1, on Flickr
bought a replacement, fitted it and the the oil leak was rectified.
Next up was the lower engine/Torque mount, after messing about with the powerflex mounts, I decided to abandon that idea and went for the Vibrtechnics option instead
Untitled by Jonff1, on Flickr
Reduced a lot of engine movement and the gear changes feel alot more crisper.
Then it was the exhaust mounts, decided to replace them with poweflex mounts as the old ones were a little saggy and once warm I was getting too much movement and causing the exhaust to hit the underside of the car during cornering.
1st off rear bumper removed to allow access
Untitled by Jonff1, on Flickr
Powerflex fitted
Untitled by Jonff1, on Flickr
Yeahhh it made a right mess underneath, oil everywhere and it looked like something had exploded lol. Thankfully it was just the sensor.
I couldn't tell you as the previous owner had fitted it, although I imagine it does make an improvement over the standard set up.
Bit of an update.
Not many pictures but a fair few bits done since the last time I posted.
Had the cambelt and aux belt changed, which turned out to be a wise decision as the tensioner wasn't fitted correctly and the timing was ever so slight out.
Next up was to drop the oil and change the spark plugs
Found this while doing that, so bought a new one and replaced that too
Car is currently SORN'd and off the road at the moment, I did have a cover over it a couple of days but after removing it inspect I discovered smeared moisture marks all over the paint work and dirt had managed work it's way underneath the cover so I've removed the cover and shan't be using it again.
As mentioned the car is currently off the road, during which time the car is booked in for some paint on the arches as I have a few relatively minor scabby bits appearing, only very minor at the moment but it's best to address them now before it becomes a bigger issue in the future.
Next on the to do list is: Flush and replace the brake fluid, replace the brake pads for some Ferrodo DS2500s and replace all 4 tyres for some Michelin PS3s, all hopefully done for when I bring the car back on the road by March.
Not many pictures but a fair few bits done since the last time I posted.
Had the cambelt and aux belt changed, which turned out to be a wise decision as the tensioner wasn't fitted correctly and the timing was ever so slight out.
Next up was to drop the oil and change the spark plugs
Found this while doing that, so bought a new one and replaced that too
Car is currently SORN'd and off the road at the moment, I did have a cover over it a couple of days but after removing it inspect I discovered smeared moisture marks all over the paint work and dirt had managed work it's way underneath the cover so I've removed the cover and shan't be using it again.
As mentioned the car is currently off the road, during which time the car is booked in for some paint on the arches as I have a few relatively minor scabby bits appearing, only very minor at the moment but it's best to address them now before it becomes a bigger issue in the future.
Next on the to do list is: Flush and replace the brake fluid, replace the brake pads for some Ferrodo DS2500s and replace all 4 tyres for some Michelin PS3s, all hopefully done for when I bring the car back on the road by March.
Great choice Jon I proper love these cars :approve:
@Niall97 wish you lived over this way to take some pictures like that of my sunflower, awesome shot of Jon's RS.
Are the wheels silver yet?
Cheers! It’s a shame yeah, if you’re ever in the north west then you know where to come haha.
None of the pics on the other pages are working
The links got broken hence why they're not there now.
This is one of the powergraph after it had been on EFI RR, making plenty of power and torque
and the video of the RR run, manifold glowing nicely torwards the end lol.
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Fiesta ST3
Fantastic car, I would love one of these.
I fact my friends neighbour has one, he's 60 odd and had it since new. I bet it's mint / untouched (in a good way)
I fact my friends neighbour has one, he's 60 odd and had it since new. I bet it's mint / untouched (in a good way)
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
That graph still makes me laugh. We were thinking closer to 290 iirc. How wrong we were.
Short Norman
ClioSport Club Member
997 C4S
Quite some up in power for what seems like not too much in the way of modifications. I'm not doubting you by the way, I'm thinking of getting one if these next and I'm quite interested in what's been done to yours.
I'd also like to know what it drives like (other than it must be silly fast), plus how long has it been at that spec and has their been any reliability problems.
I'd also like to know what it drives like (other than it must be silly fast), plus how long has it been at that spec and has their been any reliability problems.
Indeed lol, it even had Chris doubting the calibration of his RR
Lovely
Out of curiosity does upping the power so much in these cars (300+) make them a bit of a handful?
It's not too bad in all honesty, the diff does cause a lot of torque steer but as long as you're progressive with the throttle it's manageable
Tbh the power has been pegged back a bit since that RR, wound the boost back a little bit via the adjustable actuator to make it a bit safer. Needs to go back on the RR to see what it's making now but I'd predict around the 330/340 mark.
Modifications are:
Miltek 4-1 manifold
John FRS hybrid turbo
Decat
Custom 3" bore exhaust
Uprated fuel pump
They do respond pretty well to the mods and the engines can take the power without needing forging until you start looking for serious power.
It drives very well, the diff plays a huge part in helping it nail the power down. It's been at this spec since 2011 (previous owner) and has ran reliably. I actually took it out one night just before I SORN'd and gave it a lot of stick for a good 2hours and it didn't miss a beat.
Sunflower Ph1 172
Looking good John, but please paint those wheels silver. I'm over in April. Blag a passenger ride?
Looking good John, but please paint those wheels silver. I'm over in April. Blag a passenger ride?
Passenger ride of course but silver wheels? No chance
lolOnce the weather gets better I think I might have to make the trip from the NE to the NW to see you lol Niall97
Yeah definitely. Let me know when you're thinking about coming, or possibly when there's another Photo meet on once the weather picks up.
Decided to buy and fit some ST170 xenons, I'm still a little unsure about them as it looks a bit too busy inside the headlights, I still do prefer the look of the standard headlights but the beam pattern from the xenons is far superior.
Couple of quick (s**t) photos of them fitted.
I've ordered some Ferodo DS2500s from G172 on here, they should be here fairly soon and will be fitted ASAP.
Couple of quick (s**t) photos of them fitted.
I've ordered some Ferodo DS2500s from G172 on here, they should be here fairly soon and will be fitted ASAP.
welshname
ClioSport Club Member
I know I've said this on messenger already but they are f**king aids
Focus RS mk1
How much boost are you running jon?? Im doing a full engine rebuild on mine in march aswell as a few performance mods, looking to get around the 300bhp mark, will be going for a remap at demon performance too i think although i was thinking of going down the live map route at sabre.
once done i will be running:
standard turbo
forge actuator (already fitted)
tubular manifold
decat
cpe induction kit
forge recirc valve
uprated charge cooler rad
once done i will be running:
standard turbo
forge actuator (already fitted)
tubular manifold
decat
cpe induction kit
forge recirc valve
uprated charge cooler rad
Now I've wound it back it's peaking at 21/22psi and holds around 19psi, originally it was peaking at 25psi and holding 22psi but it was dangerous in that state hence why I wound it back.
Reading recent posts from Sabre 300 is attainable with minimal mods so your list there should easily see you 300+.
Had a delivery from G172 this morning
So I cracked on fitting them as the previous brake pads fitted are pretty poor IMO.
What should have been a 40minute job max turned in to 2 hour job. The anti-squeal shims needed removing to fit the DS2500 pads and of course they were held on with torx bolts that were rounded off. Was a right pain in the arse trying to grind them off inside the caliper with it still attached to the brake hose. Access was poor and had to be careful not to burn the seals on the caliper pistons.
Well worth the effort though as the brakes are 10times better.
So I cracked on fitting them as the previous brake pads fitted are pretty poor IMO.
What should have been a 40minute job max turned in to 2 hour job. The anti-squeal shims needed removing to fit the DS2500 pads and of course they were held on with torx bolts that were rounded off. Was a right pain in the arse trying to grind them off inside the caliper with it still attached to the brake hose. Access was poor and had to be careful not to burn the seals on the caliper pistons.
Well worth the effort though as the brakes are 10times better.
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George@RTR_Parts
ClioSport Trader
Good to hear Jon :approve:
Bed them in as per instructions in box (if you haven't already mate) to get the best from them
Cars looking good and it bet it goes well by the power it's putting out!
Aye already bedded them in last night mate
lol and yeahhhh needed the better to help stop it better with the power it's got.
