exactly, M4 or S4 and the AMG is the go if you want confi fast car. RS I don't think will fall in that category.
In my opinion it shouldn't anyway.

 

 

In before Evo 8/9 guys be like....Focus RS not "raw" enough!

 

i just don't think it will be raw enough!

 

You missed that by about 80 pages...

 

..I'm Not sure the RS will be raw enough.

 

Ford had a similar "lope" sound for the ford mustang in their track apps.

 

It seems we have finally run out of crap to talk about lol!!!! +1

 

Anyone in the PNW actually buying a Focus RS? If so, we should plan a track day comparison/review out at The Ridge Motorsports Park. Maybe try to find a stockish evo to bring out as well.

 

Do stock-ish evo's exist? X's I'm sure but we all know "Evo's" died with the IX..

 

I currently only have a catback and intake on my car with 43k mikes. Is that stock-ish?

I like the X and the RS

 

I think the X is probably the natural competitor for the Focus RS and far easier to find in stock trim. That said, if we can line up the Focus RS, I am sure I could find a local IX & X to come out. I will even bring out my VI, which is still on the stock engine and turbo with a track day tune.

 

I think stock vs stock the RS will be faster. That is not even a question in my mind.
Do not forget the fact, its an 8 years newer technology and design too....

this is the 2008 Ford Focus RS

 

Maybe the better test is how do they compare with just bolt-on's and a tune. Also, I am certainly not convinced the RS' awd system will be better than the Mitsubishi S-AWC. One is race proven, the other not so much.

 

No, stock vs. stock. Once you get into mods, all bets are off.