MarkCup's 2017 Ford Focus RS

[Silent_Scone]

Bet the power delivery isn't anywhere near as brutal as some cars. I mean after all, it was built post 2010.

 

[Clio_fool]

Turbo lag adds to the excitement of boosted cars. Commuter cars with tiny turbo motors should be tuned like diesels, performance cars should have an epic top end to give you that buzz when your using it properly.

 

[McGherkin]

Nothing... nothing.... nothing.... f**k!

 

[Sir_Dave]

What's an M*40i like once rolling Vs the Audi?

I'd imagine its very similar.
The RS3 is just stupid off the line, never known a car like it!

 

[Silent_Scone]

Turbo lag adds to the excitement of boosted cars. Commuter cars with tiny turbo motors should be tuned like diesels, performance cars should have an epic top end to give you that buzz when your using it properly.

Yeah, old skool turbo lag is the best.

 

[Christopher]

Awesome banter.
I watched all of your sound symposer cleaning video the other day. Oddly soothing.
Taxi.

 

[MarkCup]

Oooooh

 

[imprezaworks]

You will be back

 

[Stay Puft]

The dealership must think you are odd going there again for no reason! Almost there..

 

[MarkCup]

The dealership must think you are odd going there again for no reason! Almost there..

There was a reason this time. A genuine not even slightly made up one. Planned, yes, but it was a genuine reason LOL.

 

[Mr R.]

I really like the colour, I do love the blue but I understand why you went for the gray. [emoji41]

 

[mr bognor]

If your too busy Thursday I can pick this up for you as I live local to you .

Let me know as it would not be a problem helping out ☺

Alan

 

[Christopher]

To be honest, I did exactly the same when I ordered the 200, so I can't say anything. Lol. Just sans cameras.

 

[gambit]

Post more vids mark ! Epic commentary

 

[Christopher]

When's the actual collection date, @MarkCup?

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

Tomorrow I think he said

 

[Matt W]

That looks so good!

 

[MarkCup]

Right, the money's been transferred, they've confirmed receipt, return of the hire car is booked, RS collection is at 0830 tomorrow.

I'm a just like a kid at Christmas today.

A few stills from yesterday...

 

[Christopher]

Awesome. Day off work as well?

 

[182Trophy]

I love that colour. Are you restricted on revs until a certain mileage?

 

[Smiffyboy1990]

Genuinely excited to see more videos, ownership experience etc lol.

Oh and the Colour looks ace on the video, although i'd have Blue with Black Alloys though.

 

[MarkCup]

Awesome. Day off work as well?

Oh yes. And Friday. And I've told the wife she can expect to see me late evening only over the weekend. Four days of quality bonding/running in time ahead.

I love that colour. Are you restricted on revs until a certain mileage?

5,000 rpm and max 75% throttle for 1,000 miles. My target is to get that complete before Monday. I may even datalog the entire running in period to see if I venture over those limits LOL

 

[JamesBryan]

When's the engine rebuild booked in for? Or have Ford sorted that issue now?

 

[MarkCup]

When's the engine rebuild booked in for? Or have Ford sorted that issue now?

It seems to be mostly very early builds so far (a high proportion of reported failures are June '16 built)...some casting inconsistencies leading to weakness and/or warping as the head cools, both of which can give a tiny coolant leak into the cylinders.

For me it's nothing at all to worry about. If it does go, it goes. I'll deal with it.

 

[JamesBryan]

At least it'll be in warranty.

 

[Christopher]

Oh yes. And Friday. And I've told the wife she can expect to see me late evening only over the weekend. Four days of quality bonding/running in time ahead.

Weekend of dreams. Enjoy mate.

 

[Smiffyboy1990]

Out of interest what Tyre Pressures are 'best' suited for these ? As i remember your ST's were all over the place!

 

[TimR26]

Oh yes. And Friday. And I've told the wife she can expect to see me late evening only over the weekend. Four days of quality bonding/running in time ahead.



5,000 rpm and max 75% throttle for 1,000 miles. My target is to get that complete before Monday. I may even datalog the entire running in period to see if I venture over those limits LOL

Have fun, I did 500 miles in two days to run in my engine so very achievable :grinning:

 

[MarkCup]

Out of interest what Tyre Pressures are 'best' suited for these ? As i remember your ST's were all over the place!

I'll be finding out for sure tomorrow as will be the first thing I check once I get home to fit my dash cams (I can't bring myself to do it on the forecourt before I drive off!).

I believe they're something like 41/39 though so quite high but not that surprising I guess with 35 profile tyres.

 

[Marc.]

I have been totally "meh" about these since they were announced. Having seen your model in those pictures, though, you've converted me. That's a lovely car mate, nice one! Hope you enjoy the weekend "bonding..."

 

[Mr Plums]

I really like the grey colour, but i dont like the style of those wheels, if you like silver, maybe get the other wheels which imo are a nicer wheel and get them done silver.

Still, lovely car!

 

[c4pob]

Standard it only pops and bangs in 'sport' mode. With FPM375 people report cars doing it in 'normal' mode as well plus a load more snorting and hissing from beneath the bonnet...none of that appeals.

Afraid that's not quite right. Mine is standard and it pops in normal mode following the PCM update which I think is fairly common.
I'm not sure if newer ones come with the same configuration so it may not be the same for you.

 

[c4pob]

I'll be finding out for sure tomorrow as will be the first thing I check once I get home to fit my dash cams (I can't bring myself to do it on the forecourt before I drive off!).

I believe they're something like 41/39 though so quite high but not that surprising I guess with 35 profile tyres.

The pressures you've listed are the recommended ones. I am aware people are running theirs lower ...39 psi up front and 38 psi rear and apparently it has a noticeable handling change (for the better). I run mine at standard and am happy.

 

[MarkCup]

I really like the grey colour, but i dont like the style of those wheels, if you like silver, maybe get the other wheels which imo are a nicer wheel and get them done silver.

Still, lovely car!

Never! This is staying exactly as it comes.

Afraid that's not quite right. Mine is standard and it pops in normal mode following the PCM update which I think is fairly common.
I'm not sure if newer ones come with the same configuration so it may not be the same for you.

Ah right, OK. I thought that happened in normal but only with FPM375. I'll find out tomorrow for sure.

The pressures you've listed are the recommended ones. I am aware people are running theirs lower ...39 psi up front and 38 psi rear and apparently it has a noticeable handling change (for the better). I run mine at standard and am happy.

I'm sure standard is fine. I stuck with the ST's book pressures 36/26 all its life and that rocked.

I'm surprised no one has spotted what they got wrong yet?! I'll find out tomorrow if they're sorted it out.

 

[Ex-User (19928)]

My word that looks great. All the more real seeing it with plates on too.

 

[_Tom]

Really does look great. I'm surprised wheels from the factory needed that much weight at the front to balance them.

 

[rs 1an]

The dealership must think you are odd going there again for no reason! Almost there..

If that was mine it would be gone and I would have hired a security guard to watch it till then, not that I don't trust ford dealers

 

[Cookie]

Try not to bond yourself with man goo. Enjoy.

 

[Flat Eric]

I can't spot what has gone wrong? Am I missing anything?

 

[Stefan.]

Least its still on 9 miles...

Hub caps not in line with rs logo?

Cant see whats wrong lol