RESTORING OUR WRECKED 150,000 MILE MK2 FOCUS RS (PART 15)

Summary

The video follows a car enthusiast as he continues modifying his Ford Focus RS. After spending a fortune on upgrades, it still has some issues, but viewers have been supportive. He receives a free boost solenoid part to fix the boost problem. He shows how to install it, although struggles at first. He takes the car to the track with a friend to test it out. The boost issue persists, so he realizes he installed the solenoid incorrectly before fixing it. He then gets the dirty exterior of the car professionally detailed. With the car running well, he decides to take it on a track day in the rain to have some fun driving it.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video focuses on modifying and enjoying a Ford Focus RS.
• 🚗 Many upgrades and repairs have been done to the Focus RS.
• 🔧 The boost solenoid was replaced to try to fix a boost issue.
• 👨‍🔧 The brakes were upgraded and work very well.
• 🚘 The Focus RS is fun but unpredictable to drive.
• 🌧️ Wet weather makes the Focus RS oversteer more.
• 🏎️ The Focus RS goes on a track day at Alton Park.
• 💵 A Porsche GT3 also attends the track day.
• 🏁 Track conditions are tricky due to rain.
• 😀 The instructor enjoys driving the modified Focus RS.

Q & A

What modifications and repairs has the owner done to the Ford Focus RS?

The owner has spent an 'absolute fortune' modifying the Focus RS including fixing the suspension and bushes, upgrading the turbo on the Yaris, fixing the RS4's oil leak, and more. He's replaced the boost solenoid to try to fix a boost issue.

Where did the owner take the Focus RS on a recent road trip?

The owner took the Focus RS on a 1500 mile road trip to Germany where it developed a weird fault with the boost.

What parts has the owner received for free for the Focus RS?

The owner received a replacement boost solenoid for free from Lee Kemp to fix the boost issue the car developed in Germany.

What professional detailer did the owner bring in to clean the Focus RS?

The owner brought in professional detailer James from Valet Magic to thoroughly clean the dirty Focus RS.

What discount code did the detailer James offer?

James offered a 100% off discount code 'evilgt10' for Valet Magic products.

Where did the owner take the Focus RS for a track day?

The owner took the Focus RS to Javelin at MSV's Oulton Park circuit for a £109 track day.

Why wasn't the owner's friend able to take his Porsche GT3 on the track?

The friend wasn't able to take his £200,000 Porsche GT3 on the wet track because the cup tires weren't suitable for the rainy conditions.

How did the Focus RS perform on the track?

The owner said the front-wheel drive Focus RS performed well, with predictable oversteer and rotation due to its power.

What improvements is the owner considering for the Focus RS?

The owner is considering blue pinstripe seatbelt webbing to match the interior accents and upgrading the headlights at EM Tuning.

Who helped instruct the owner on the track?

Circuit instructor St from Oulton Park helped instruct the owner on the track in the Focus RS.