Focus RS
i like when you actually, polite and show some knowledge 
... and that.
http://artofgears.com/2015/11/10/thi...dded-focus-rs/
http://artofgears.com/2015/10/14/mat...paign=NextPost
Galpin Ford is getting 10 for 2015 (I assume that actually means 2016 MY)? That leads me to believe this is much less "special edition" than previously thought.
Galpin Ford is getting 10 for 2015 (I assume that actually means 2016 MY)? That leads me to believe this is much less "special edition" than previously thought.
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Totally different motor, different drivetrain, different brakes, different wheels, different tires, different spring rates and dampening and I'm sure other little things I'm probably forgetting.
It's not just adding AWD and some HP.
I'm not trying to defend it, I'm just trying to create accuracy.
It's not just adding AWD and some HP.
I'm not trying to defend it, I'm just trying to create accuracy.
I get that there a bunch of little tweaks like wheels, springs, tires, wing, etc... I'm wasn't going to get lost in the minutia of things that most enthusiasts will change on the car anyway. I was trying to point out the things that I think fundamentally make a special model of a vehicle special. On the RS to me those main components are it having more power and awd.
Things like recaros and brembos factor in there as well but, not quite as heavily as the first two for me. The other stuff, well of course it's going to be different, it's a different model. Changing wheels and tires from one model to another is pretty standard stuff these days as is tuning the suspension specifically for that model so, I'm not really counting those as "major" changes.
I know the motor is unique to that car but, it's new and we know nothing about this particular variants potential. We can make some assumptions based on the mustang engine but, either way for now I'm not really emotionally attached to it so, I'm choosing to look at it just as increased power.
When I bought my evo the things I considered that made it really special were, the engine (power), AWD, flared fenders, aluminum hood and fenders and the host of "name brand" goodies. Recaros, brembos, momo wheel, enkei wheels, etc... But, mainly still to me it it was the first 3 things that made it fundamentally an Evo. You could take the rest of the stuff and bolt it onto a lancer but an Evo it would not make.
Now I know the RS has 2 of those three things but, to me the flared fenders are a big part of what really makes the "hot" model of a car feel like something special. It's a big part of why I chose the M3 over the M4 (dat ***). To be fair I have the same criticism of the Golf R and I was really disappointed when they gave the WRX the STI fenders.
That's pretty much it, there are a few other things like not having thinner glass, DCT (as an option) or aluminum suspension that bother me too but, basically it just comes down to they left too much too similar to the normal focus for me to buy one. If you feel differently that's awesome.
Last edited by hotrod2448; Nov 13, 2015 at 04:50 AM.
Yes, agreed with Kyle. We have enough more than enough data to see the bones of what the car is.
Things I don't like:
-Open front differential that works off brakes.
-Heavy suspension components
-AWD system preprogrammed to only allow x torque to rear wheels, even when power increased.
-Manufacturer claims not much headroom in engine
The Golf R is similar underneath, is lighter, has a much prettier wrapper, has an infinitely better interior, but a less sophisticated AWD system. I'd happily daily drive the Golf. No way I'd spend money on a Focus.
Things I don't like:
-Open front differential that works off brakes.
-Heavy suspension components
-AWD system preprogrammed to only allow x torque to rear wheels, even when power increased.
-Manufacturer claims not much headroom in engine
The Golf R is similar underneath, is lighter, has a much prettier wrapper, has an infinitely better interior, but a less sophisticated AWD system. I'd happily daily drive the Golf. No way I'd spend money on a Focus.
The not "much headroom" likely stems from typical manufacturers constraints, which are reliability and emissions. OEM radiators and intercoolers a can always be replaced with more efficient parts.
We still don't know what turbo is on it, but if it's a BW K04, it's pretty close to maxed out. So a substantial power increase like we are used to getting with bolt ons and tuning with an Evo would require a turbo upgrade on the FoRS if that is the case.
We still don't know what turbo is on it, but if it's a BW K04, it's pretty close to maxed out. So a substantial power increase like we are used to getting with bolt ons and tuning with an Evo would require a turbo upgrade on the FoRS if that is the case.
Yes, agreed with Kyle. We have enough more than enough data to see the bones of what the car is.
Things I don't like:
-Open front differential that works off brakes.
-Heavy suspension components
-AWD system preprogrammed to only allow x torque to rear wheels, even when power increased.
-Manufacturer claims not much headroom in engine
The Golf R is similar underneath, is lighter, has a much prettier wrapper, has an infinitely better interior, but a less sophisticated AWD system. I'd happily daily drive the Golf. No way I'd spend money on a Focus.
Things I don't like:
-Open front differential that works off brakes.
-Heavy suspension components
-AWD system preprogrammed to only allow x torque to rear wheels, even when power increased.
-Manufacturer claims not much headroom in engine
The Golf R is similar underneath, is lighter, has a much prettier wrapper, has an infinitely better interior, but a less sophisticated AWD system. I'd happily daily drive the Golf. No way I'd spend money on a Focus.
I just build one on VW's site and it looked like a crossover SUV...
watch the vid rob posted half way down the page (work wont let me on youtube)
the guy cant drive for **** apparently then...
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...y-evo-x-2.html
its a head to head against the evo and golf r