STM's 2016 Focus RS Build Thread (and how it stands against the Evo 8/9/X)
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STM's 2016 Focus RS Build Thread (and how it stands against the Evo 8/9/X)
Hi everyone! I've been pretty quiet on the forums lately, perfectly content with my 2005 Evo "Ricer" and the 2014 STM Evo X. I work at STM and handle the product & car photography and website... and I get to drive some pretty cool cars.
So... The 2016 Focus RS is here, and I'm going to tell you all about it!
To make things easy, we've got all our photos and updates on our website here:
STM 2016 Focus RS Project
I haven't even gotten to drive it yet! Well, drove it from the parking lot straight into the shop for the guys to start taking things apart.
First impression: Power seats. Didn't expect that. haha
On to the good stuff. STM has a Heartbreaker AWD Mustang Dyno. Our brand new Hellcat just laid down 534 HP and 480 TQ. It is just a number, but is fantastic when compared from vehicle to vehicle on the same machine.
Impressive, Ford, not gonna lie.
So far, we have added some Nokya Yellow Fog Lights and picked up at least 20 WHP But here's some photos for anyone who is interested. I'll be taking a lot more!
Time for a diet.
Stay tuned for more!
-Shawna
So... The 2016 Focus RS is here, and I'm going to tell you all about it!
To make things easy, we've got all our photos and updates on our website here:
STM 2016 Focus RS Project
I haven't even gotten to drive it yet! Well, drove it from the parking lot straight into the shop for the guys to start taking things apart.
First impression: Power seats. Didn't expect that. haha
On to the good stuff. STM has a Heartbreaker AWD Mustang Dyno. Our brand new Hellcat just laid down 534 HP and 480 TQ. It is just a number, but is fantastic when compared from vehicle to vehicle on the same machine.
Impressive, Ford, not gonna lie.
So far, we have added some Nokya Yellow Fog Lights and picked up at least 20 WHP But here's some photos for anyone who is interested. I'll be taking a lot more!
Time for a diet.
Stay tuned for more!
-Shawna
Last edited by 4g63girl; Jul 1, 2016 at 05:02 PM.
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That torque curve though.
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Hats off to STM for the high quality work they do
But, This Ford is no where near the level of the EVO 8/9 OEM build. The drive shaft looks undersized & the suspension components are mere steel stampings. Way too much electronic gadgetry. Compare the EVO RS to the Ford RS (less is always more)
Wont be in my future
But, This Ford is no where near the level of the EVO 8/9 OEM build. The drive shaft looks undersized & the suspension components are mere steel stampings. Way too much electronic gadgetry. Compare the EVO RS to the Ford RS (less is always more)
Wont be in my future
Last edited by MinusPrevious; Jul 2, 2016 at 11:58 AM.
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There is a video out there claiming that the drivetrain is maxed out stock. The potential in the engine hasn't been determined, but I will be keeping an eye out on this.
It was said that this car isn't a good platform to start modding unless you are going to be building the drivetrain. It will be interesting to see this as it progresses forward.
It was said that this car isn't a good platform to start modding unless you are going to be building the drivetrain. It will be interesting to see this as it progresses forward.
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