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Focus rs does battle with its 'hot-hatch' competitors

5657 Views 20 Replies 7 Participants Last post by oddriver, Mar 17, 2016

oddriver

Discussion Starter · Feb 20, 2016 (Edited)

FOCUS RS does battle with its "hot-hatch" competitors !!

Hi People.

Oddriver here. I'm from Pennsylvania in the Harrisburg area. Check out my Gallery Photos of the PA Motor trend Auto show. I Ordered my RS on 12/18/15. I have just contacted my Dealer and the Sales Manager Brad at L.B Smith Ford Lincoln in The Lemoyne , PA. Has been alotted another RS if anyone is interested. Contact number is (717) 761-6700. It's still available as of 2/19/16.

http://racing.ford.com/enthusiasts/...es-battle-with-a45--golf-r--civic-type-r.html

Click on this link above to get the latest on the competition. RS KICKS BUTT !!!

Also. There is a Video on TOP GEAR on FOX Sports Sunday about the Square OFF.

Also. I Have a number from Ford so you can Contact them to check on your RS order. Which started making US Cars 0n 1/25/16.

Here's the number : FORD RELATIONS (800) 392-3673

Follow the proms for customer service. You will need your Dealer Code # and your Order #.

And they will give your status on your RS.

Good Luck!!

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Cosmonaut

· #2 · Feb 21, 2016

Thanks for the info man. Do you think the Focus is going to beat all others or is there some true competition?

oddriver

Discussion Starter · #3 · Feb 21, 2016

I think it's just one editor's opinion about his likes and dislikes. But He raves about the RS. They go by mostly MFG. specs. And there of course is the test drive. Which in there case was 2000 miles around public roads. I also did research on the different cars by reading opinions. And decided to purchase the RS.

ExtremeFocus

· #4 · Feb 22, 2016

Thanks for the info! Doesn't look like the Honda is competition for the Focus RS if this picture is anything to go by. He went onto the curb.

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oddriver

Discussion Starter · #5 · Feb 23, 2016

The Honda has a Front wheel drive torque steering problem. Even with their special button to help in that problem. That is from what I read.

centurion

· #6 · Feb 23, 2016

Since the Type R we'll see on American soil will be a different one, there's a good chance that issue will be addressed. The team over looking the Civic's R&D seem to be the type to want to listen and get it right.

oddriver

Discussion Starter · #7 · Feb 23, 2016 (Edited)

There is also another problem with that amount of HP & TQ on the front drive line. Is the CV Joints (Half Shafts) receive major abuse. As well as hind end compression (inertia) causing the steering issue. Gm could never solve it with the Cadillac which has high HP output.

http://www.caranddriver.com/columns/slowly-but-surely-horsepower-is-killing-front-drive

http://www.wired.com/2014/01/the-physics-of-a-front-wheel-drive-muscle-car/

Here are 2 great articles on this discussion. Also, check out that SICK VIDEO on the Wired article of the VW GOLF.

ExtremeFocus

· #8 · Feb 25, 2016

Sounds like increased HP is wreaking havoc with both RWD and FWD.

During hard acceleration in the lower gears, front-drive cars often lose some directional stability and are easily deflected by bumps, dips, and crowns in the pavement. Rear-drive cars can fishtail when they lose traction, but front-drivers often "fishhead" under the same circumstances.

Glad the Focus RS is AWD.

centurion

· #9 · Feb 25, 2016

That's probably one of the reasons why the GT-R has been good for so long and it just about the best it gets with performance at its price, way better than cars even $100k more than it... but that's just when focusing on performance.

oddriver

Discussion Starter · #10 · Feb 26, 2016

Great ride!! Smart pick. Well worth the money.

oddriver

Discussion Starter · #11 · Feb 26, 2016

Hi People. Here's a new article about the RS you might enjoy.

http://www.topgear.com/car-news/big-reads/across-europe-new-ford-focus-rs

ExtremeFocus

· #12 · Feb 29, 2016

Thanks for the link! Great to hear that the RS can handle most poor road conditions. Now, if only I can move across the pond so I'm closer to the B500.

oddriver

Discussion Starter · #13 · Mar 1, 2016

I think once you get your RS the B500 will be just a memory.

I'mBlue

· #14 · Mar 2, 2016

Good to see that it doesn't have any of that lag and dead spots. He never did say how the sudden braking of the RS felt when the 150mph Mini appeared in their lane.

S.Elliot

· #15 · Mar 2, 2016

RS will make most ideas of other vehicles someone has in mind just disappear anyways, especially as someone starts to push it through some turns

JordanByrne

· #16 · Mar 2, 2016

oddriver said:
Hi People. Here's a new article about the RS you might enjoy.

http://www.topgear.com/car-news/big-reads/across-europe-new-ford-focus-rs

Wicked write up! i was already keen, now i want it yesterday.

ExtremeFocus

· #17 · Mar 6, 2016

Like how he seems to be a fan of the manual gearbox.

A twin-clutch gearbox would have been faster, but a manual gearbox is more engaging, so that’s what you get.

And it does make for a more engaging ride.

oddriver

Discussion Starter · #18 · Mar 7, 2016 (Edited)

One thing about the twin clutch setup. I've experienced the same basic setup in my Evo X MR. And I can tell you that it is quicker. But the twin clutch setup feels less in control do to matching the MPH with the RPMs. Another words Up shifting and Down shifting. Also the Steering wheel paddle controls do take some practice in turns and sharp curves. And the fun does not last long. About half the life of a manual clutch setup. Before you have to crack open the Transmission for a new clutch replacement. Which will cost you around $3500.00 to $4500.00 minimum.

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S.Elliot

· #19 · Mar 8, 2016

oddriver said:
One thing about the twin clutch setup. I've experienced the same basic setup in my Evo X MR. And I can tell you that it is quicker. But the twin clutch setup feels less in control do to matching the MPH with the RPMs. Another words Up shifting and Down shifting. Also the Steering wheel paddle controls do take some practice in turns and sharp curves. And the fun does not last long. About half the life of a manual clutch setup. Before you have to crack open the Transmission for a new clutch replacement. Which will cost you around $3500.00 to $4500.00 minimum.

Definitely not a vehicle i'd keep for a while, for me it's almost a case of keeping them for a short period of time and then selling it and doing that you get away with a lot of maintenance, the big maintenance.

ExtremeFocus

· #20 · Mar 17, 2016

How long can you drive a twin clutch setup before you need to replace it?

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