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A community for discussion around the Ford Focus RS Mk1/2/3.

A community for discussion about the Ford Focus RS Mk1/2/3

Whether you're looking to buy a new RS, or want to share your mods and experiences with your pride and joy this is the place!

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Takeda exhaust valve actuator missing screws and spacers

Anyone that has the takeda exhaust know if your exhaust came with a new actuator and screws? I bought a new one from someone who never had it installed. But he didn't have the actuator and it looks like I would need screws and spacers to properly install a new valve actuator.

Also I came from a Cobb exhaust and the takeda doesn't sound quiet as good imo. It has less burbling sounds. Just in case anyone was deciding between the two. Although the main reason I switched is because the Cobb actuator mount has the actuator's connector facing upwards toward the sky which allows water to seep in which destroys the actuator. (just a heads up)

3 Comments
2024/11/02
01:57 UTC

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AP monitors numbers?

Are this numbers good? Im a noob and i dont know $#!+ about this🤣🤣🤣

14 Comments
2024/11/02
00:24 UTC

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Sold my RS

After all the problems I’ve been have with my rs I want to say thank you to everyone that has helped me. It was bitter sweet saying goodbye to the problematic car but it was for the best, I now own a 2018 Civic Type R.

35 Comments
2024/10/31
06:32 UTC

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Brake pads

Hello all, swapping my brake pads and putting on Hawk Performance Pads. Is the rear set of pads supposed to be bigger than front pads? This will be my first time doing pads on this car/a performance car.

3 Comments
2024/10/30
22:48 UTC

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What do we think worth the price

Bought a set of these for $650 this is the only one with a a chip out of it looks to just be the powder coat chipped tires have about 2, 3 winters left

11 Comments
2024/10/30
00:34 UTC

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Rims?

I have a 17 RS and im sick of bending rims on potholes (and $500 tires). I am keeping the oem 19in rims for the summer but im looking for a set of 17s for the winter, the forum said its been done but the brand they named were a bit out of my budget. Any info helps

12 Comments
2024/10/29
22:08 UTC

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New RS owner here. Recommendations on what to keep an eye out for?

As title says. It’s also my first boosted car. Dealer wasn’t sure on mods, but as far as I can tell wheels and exhaust. The clutch is also super tricky compared to what I’m used to, is that normal on these cars? Came from a 2012 Civic Si

65 Comments
2024/10/29
17:27 UTC

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⛆ WATERED WET TRACKDAY / Focus RS

0 Comments
2024/10/29
16:40 UTC

2

White paint trouble matching wheels

So I bought my car back in April and have the stock wheels and the rear came with a bent lip on the rear and curb rash on the front passenger side and want to get to new wheels. I'm having a hard time picking out wheels. I feel like black is the safe choice but Im 50/50 on bronze. I'm also considering dark grey/silver. Just wanted to see what is out there or recommending.

7 Comments
2024/10/29
02:45 UTC

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👎 Drift Mode and Aquaplaning = 😱

0 Comments
2024/10/28
18:22 UTC

43

Treasured weekend drive 🍁🚙

0 Comments
2024/10/28
02:02 UTC

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Can anyone recommend a good service/repair shop in the Spokane, WA area?

I suspect I may need a clutch replacement in the near future and I'm relatively new to the area, so I don't have a relationship established with any shop. Can anyone recommend a place they like that's reasonably familiar with our cars, prefferably in the north side?

4 Comments
2024/10/27
22:19 UTC

3

Software help?

Car started throwing a lower tire pressure code. I checked and they were below 30psi 2 of them. Aired up and it's still throwing the code and now my entertainment doesn't take input from the steering wheel or touch screen for my Bluetooth device. Any ideas how to "soft reset" my car? Lol

13 Comments
2024/10/26
19:26 UTC

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Milestone

Had to pull over for this.

9 Comments
2024/10/26
00:46 UTC

5

Wheel color missing?

Has anyone seen or have the “Grace Silver” Gram light 57cr in 5x108? I’ve seen them in Subaru bolt patterns but not ours wtf.

4 Comments
2024/10/25
00:10 UTC

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Over boost code update

I was having a over boost code as my previous post stated. I have a turbo smart bov and actuator I believe I just got the car. But I found this on my boost solenoid. One of the barbs plugged off. Is it supposed to be plugged? Or where does it plumb too?

6 Comments
2024/10/24
23:54 UTC

10

5w 50 in -40 weather? Orr

9 Comments
2024/10/24
22:32 UTC

6

Focus RS

I’m looking at a RS and I’m 16. wondering if that’s a bad choice? this would not be my first manual car. Where I live the AWD would be really nice and I do not want a Subaru and this is the only other AWD manual I can find. Thanks

33 Comments
2024/10/24
22:32 UTC

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Buying a 2017 Focus RS

I'm hopefully going to look at a 2017 Focus RS with ~2,900 miles on it. It's being sold by a reputable Ford dealership in my area, and they told me that it has an aftermarket front mount intercooler and exhaust, and possibly also a tune. It was built before July of 2017 so I already know I have to check to see if the head gasket has been replaced, and obviously you can't trust any random tune, but should the modifications actually be that much of a worry with such low mileage?

The CARFAX report tells me that the previous owner added fairly consistent mileage over the years he owned it. There was some minor cosmetic damage to the left side of the front bumper in 2019 which was fixed. What should I look out for when I go take a look at this car in person?

I am currently between this Focus RS and a 2021 STI Limited with ~29,000 miles, completely stock, both cars around the same price. I know that Subaru engines can easily grenade with even the simplest OTS tunes and modifications, which is why I'm torn between this stock STI and the Focus RS, but I don't know as much about what the RS engine can take and how much of a dealbreaker modifications should be.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated, thanks!

1 Comment
2024/10/24
06:51 UTC

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2018 Over boosting code

I Just purchased a 2018 focus Rs in race red with 77k kilometers on it. As I was driving home from the dealership the engine light came on. it was a over boosting code. The car has a turbosmart blow off valve on it. just wondering what it could be. do these cars have electronic boost controllers? or a boost sensor is faulty. I then cleared the code and it went away for a while even when I would get under boost again. Then like 20 mins later it gave a service engine warning but the cel didn't come on. and when I would check for codes nothing there. thanks for the help happy to join the club either way.

I also just found out I also have a turbo smart wastegate actuator. I’m going to try to find out if I have a BRA installed already.

I just checked and I do have a BRA installed.

18 Comments
2024/10/24
01:58 UTC

1

Brake fluid

Is there any specific brake/clutch fluid to be used? My car has a SPEC Stg.2+ clutch

Add links if possible

2 Comments
2024/10/23
22:06 UTC

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Front lip name or similar alternative

Picture is from a game but does anyone know of a front lip like this I’ve been looking but can’t come up with anything

2 Comments
2024/10/23
20:48 UTC

33

Bumper protection

Hello, does anybody know if you can buy this carbon kevlar bumper protection anywhere? ore maybe it is custom build..

15 Comments
2024/10/23
18:23 UTC

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For sale - mountune recirculation valve and solid shift bushings

I'm in the USA. I'm not sure if this is allowed here but I was buying parts as I was making a deal for a car. That car fell through and found another that already had sone things done to it.

I have brand new in bag "mountune Upgraded Solid Shift Cable Bushing Set" SKU:2363-SSB-BA And "mountune Uprated Air Recirculation Valve - Focus RS"SKU:2536-TRV-AA

Open to offers but I'd like to get $150 if at all possible for both free shipping to the lower 48 states

0 Comments
2024/10/23
04:10 UTC

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Focus RS/ST question

Ok so to start off I have ridden in several RSs but never an ST, I would love to have an RS obviously but can’t really afford one at this time so I started looking at the ST. Am I going to be disappointed with the focus ST if I have my heart set on an RS at some point? Or should I get an ST until I hopefully upgrade to an RS in the future when possible. I have heard the ST is a great car I would just love to hear why you guys have to say. I drive a 2004 Acura TL 6spd at the moment and thinking that an ST would at least be a little more fun than the Acura.

30 Comments
2024/10/22
23:45 UTC

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Bumper reassembly question and replacement fasteners

Is the splash guard supposed to be tucked into the bumper cover, or sit underneath (like in the picture) and then the fasteners hold it in place. Picture

Also, does anyone have the part number for the plastic fasteners that go here? I lost the original ones and the generic ones I have are not quite right.

3 Comments
2024/10/22
22:45 UTC

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