Focus RS
Jun 24, 2016, 04:14 PM
#3811
EvoM Community Team Leader
Well I concur the stock fluctuating power is frustrating, but it would not bother me in the least. There is no way in crap I would have a car like that and keep it stock. Does anybody in this thread have a stock car? No. This is the dumbest thing in the world to argue about. Once tuned, it will be really good!
Jun 24, 2016, 04:16 PM
#3812
EvoM Community Team Leader
I use a Cobb Accessport with Race Tuner. It was about a $650 investment.
Cobb must have a relationship with Ford because it's VERY well defined and some of the tables have names that nobody but the actual engineers at Ford would have named that way.
BTW, Cobb has an RS now so it's only a matter of time...
Here is a log from my Fiesta ST a long time ago, showing the reactive ignition and fueling strategy, if you are interested:
http://datazap.me/u/razorlab/fiesta-...12&zoom=92-204
Cobb must have a relationship with Ford because it's VERY well defined and some of the tables have names that nobody but the actual engineers at Ford would have named that way.
BTW, Cobb has an RS now so it's only a matter of time...
Here is a log from my Fiesta ST a long time ago, showing the reactive ignition and fueling strategy, if you are interested:
http://datazap.me/u/razorlab/fiesta-...12&zoom=92-204
Jun 24, 2016, 09:39 PM
#3813
There is a lot of chaff in this thread so I will repost this for you.
2016 Ford Focus RS vs. 2015 Subaru WRX STI
0–30 MPH 1.5 sec vs. 1.4 sec
0–60 MPH 4.6 sec vs. 4.7 sec
0–100 MPH 12.2 sec vs. 12.0 sec
0–110 MPH 14.4 sec vs. 16.0 sec
¼-MILE @ MPH13.4 sec @ 105 vs. 13.4 sec @ 104
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...e-specs-page-5
Almost identical results. Which makes sense with both car's dynoing at ~250whp. stock. One would expect better results from the RS if the claimed 50hp. advantage of the RS was a reality.
2016 Ford Focus RS vs. 2015 Subaru WRX STI
0–30 MPH 1.5 sec vs. 1.4 sec
0–60 MPH 4.6 sec vs. 4.7 sec
0–100 MPH 12.2 sec vs. 12.0 sec
0–110 MPH 14.4 sec vs. 16.0 sec
¼-MILE @ MPH13.4 sec @ 105 vs. 13.4 sec @ 104
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...e-specs-page-5
Almost identical results. Which makes sense with both car's dynoing at ~250whp. stock. One would expect better results from the RS if the claimed 50hp. advantage of the RS was a reality.
I think Razor has some good observations about early "X" proms and how much improvement was made to performance afterwards. This RS has hardly gotten off the ground yet.
C&D's numbers appear consistent with the other recent tester results. MPH is usually a really good indication of the power a car can make. E.T's are a little more affected your variables.
The results of two vehicles with essentially the same weight going the same MPH in the 1/4 casts doubt on Fords proclamation of even 340 HP, let alone 350. I trust the Suby rating allot more then Fords right now.
The results of two vehicles with essentially the same weight going the same MPH in the 1/4 casts doubt on Fords proclamation of even 340 HP, let alone 350. I trust the Suby rating allot more then Fords right now.
Jun 26, 2016, 04:57 AM
#3815
Drove one. Weighed two. Click me: https://www.evolutionm.net/articles/...s-quick-drive/
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Jun 26, 2016, 11:04 AM
#3819
As an FYI, The Focus ST with the same RS2 package as the RS Noize drove has the same refinement.
I'm still surprised how refined my Fiesta ST feels for being such a cheap car. It feels very euro in that regard. The Focus with the RS2 package takes it even higher. Mitsubishi could learn a thing or two for sure.
btw, the Recaros in the USDM Fiesta ST, Focus ST and Focus RS are exactly the same seats with slightly different covers.
I'm still surprised how refined my Fiesta ST feels for being such a cheap car. It feels very euro in that regard. The Focus with the RS2 package takes it even higher. Mitsubishi could learn a thing or two for sure.
btw, the Recaros in the USDM Fiesta ST, Focus ST and Focus RS are exactly the same seats with slightly different covers.
Jun 26, 2016, 12:13 PM
#3820
As an FYI, The Focus ST with the same RS2 package as the RS Noize drove has the same refinement.
I'm still surprised how refined my Fiesta ST feels for being such a cheap car. It feels very euro in that regard. The Focus with the RS2 package takes it even higher. Mitsubishi could learn a thing or two for sure.
btw, the Recaros in the USDM Fiesta ST, Focus ST and Focus RS are exactly the same seats with slightly different covers.
I'm still surprised how refined my Fiesta ST feels for being such a cheap car. It feels very euro in that regard. The Focus with the RS2 package takes it even higher. Mitsubishi could learn a thing or two for sure.
btw, the Recaros in the USDM Fiesta ST, Focus ST and Focus RS are exactly the same seats with slightly different covers.
Jun 26, 2016, 08:15 PM
#3824
The question is, how much will be needed from the aftermarket to make that work.
Jun 26, 2016, 09:12 PM
#3825
Evolved Member
Drove one. Weighed two. Click me: https://www.evolutionm.net/articles/...s-quick-drive/
