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Old 21-09-2016, 02:50 PM   #421
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Just reading an article that motoring posted up and compared to the ST the RS has limited rear leg room. Is this true? For those who have one do you mind posting a pick so I can see how much leg room there is. The ST has plenty for the kids but if it is the same rear leg room as in the mustang may be a prob. If you have kids and own an RS pics of them in the back would be great.
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Old 21-09-2016, 03:20 PM   #422
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One more thing to ask it doesn't have a spare do they? Only run flats
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Old 21-09-2016, 09:33 PM   #423
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There is more rear leg room than the ST as the shell seats are thinner.

No spare and they are standard tyres, not run flats.

I'm 5'10" and sit in the back comfortably when I have to.
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Old 21-09-2016, 10:09 PM   #424
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Pic of rear leg room here at post no. 979

http://www.performanceforums.com/for...ocus-RS/page33
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Old 22-09-2016, 12:17 AM   #425
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Thanks for the reply cheech. Good to see there is plenty of room in the back. Time to convince the wide to get an RS rather than the mustang.
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Old 22-09-2016, 01:12 PM   #426
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We originally were going to get a Mustang GT, but with two kids it would have been a tight squeeze in the back if we took the stang out for the day. Kids are 13 & 8.
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Old 22-09-2016, 04:41 PM   #427
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Saw one of these driving the other day for the first time. Nitro blue. My goodness even at 90kmh going in opposite directions the colour was fantastic. Hope everyone is enjoying theirs thoroughly!

P.s Fiesta for sale, happy to trade for an RS ����
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Time to convince the wide to get an RS rather than the mustang.
You probably shouldn't call her that ;)
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Old 24-09-2016, 09:11 PM   #429
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You probably shouldn't call her that ;)
Hahaha stupid spell check on the iPad. Thank god the "wife" doesn't read this I would cop it then.
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Old 24-09-2016, 09:13 PM   #430
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On the up side decision has been made deposit will be placed on Monday and fingers crossed will get allocation for 2017.
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Old 27-09-2016, 05:04 PM   #431
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And they're all gone...........2017 Focus RS sold out in ALL markets.

http://www.torquenews.com/106/2017-f...-still-buy-one

Hopefully those that still want one and haven't ordered can snare a cancelled order at RRP.
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Old 27-09-2016, 05:12 PM   #432
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Always worth throwing the hat in for the deals that fall thru....seem to be quite a few though is annoying how many end up in showrooms as markups.
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Old 29-09-2016, 03:13 PM   #433
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So, anyone interested in a Nitrous Blue with the Performance Wheels? In stock. Cancelled order, none of my others want Blue. Has to be today or tomorrow morn. Msg me on here Under 60k D/A
No guarantees it won't be sold before you message, sorry in advance.
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Old 29-09-2016, 03:42 PM   #434
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That's a great price considering what some others are charging.
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Old 29-09-2016, 04:38 PM   #435
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True story!
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Old 04-10-2016, 10:50 AM   #436
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On another note i'm a littlish fella at 5'7" and not overly wide and damn those Recaros fit PERFECTLY. And seat too high? What a load of nit picking ballocks, at my height range anyway. Perfect. Comfortable as all buggery too.
I'm 6'2 and 110kg and I fit easily in our RS. It's a little snug, and it is a little exhausting to drive all day long, but it is a very rewarding drive when you are active with it.
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Old 17-10-2016, 03:48 PM   #437
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Who said Focus cannot tow?

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Old 18-10-2016, 01:44 PM   #438
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A trailer that probably weighs a couple hundred kg's is hardly towing, but I see your point.

It's a bit unusual that the highest performing model, the RS, can tow when the lesser performing model can't, the ST. Due to it's centre exit exhaust.
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Old 02-11-2016, 03:32 PM   #440
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Has anyone done any audio upgrades on their Focus RS yet?

Thinking about tackling it piecemeal, and starting of with some speakers as the factory units are pretty average, getting something with good sensitivity and power handling. Something like a Hertz HSK 165XL Component speaker set - but will probably be largely dictated by what will fit in the door cavity.

Has anyone done a ST or RS with SYNC2 speaker upgrades and what have you used?
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Old 02-11-2016, 04:13 PM   #441
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pops and burbles are my music.

Stereo doesn't get turned on when I'm driving the RS.

There's a few write ups on focusrs.org on upgrading the stereo.
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wombatp3 Adelaide lad did a great writeup on there...check it out nicely done
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wombatp3 Adelaide lad did a great writeup on there...check it out nicely done
For some reason, i hadn't seen that. thanks
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For those who have the RS what RPM does it sit on the freeway at 110kms in 6th?
I had the ST and it was just under 3000 rpm which was a bit high IMO
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For those who have the RS what RPM does it sit on the freeway at 110kms in 6th?
I had the ST and it was just under 3000 rpm which was a bit high IMO
Fraction under 2500rpm
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Old 26-11-2016, 06:22 AM   #446
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I had a blue one coming towards me when I was going up Cambewarra Mt the other day, he backed of the gas as he came past (on purpose I'm guessing) and the crackling and popping was a lot louder than I had imagined - it really did have a WRC sound to it.
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Old man finally got his RS. What a freaking beast. These things hammer hard.



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1500 special editions are being released in the US & Canada:

http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/f...30-gwgshz.html

Looks like just a front LSD, some carbon fiber bits & black paint.

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According to this : http://www.caradvice.com.au/555341/f...ck-highlights/

It's the new option pack..
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Singleton ford have 2x blue in stock. Well they did late last week when I was there if anyone is looking for them.

Look to be awesome cars
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