2016 Ford Focus RS - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Koa · 01-21-2015, 03:00 PM

boring

Levi · 01-21-2015, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adprokid

They say new AWD system
http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...cus-rs-around/

Didn't know. Previous reports in Europe mentioned FWD. If it really gets AWD I take back my words. It is going to be the best hot hatch.

Honda did not see this coming with their FWD Civic Type-R.

DarkSunrise · 01-21-2015, 05:23 PM

That's the highest tripod I've ever seen on an AWD car, especially in the wet. Ford must be trying hard to make this car neutral given the rear roll stiffness we're seeing. I think it's going to be a fun car. Just hope there's a good system for re-directing torque away from that free-spinning rear wheel.

DAEMANO · 01-21-2015, 06:02 PM

A $40-$50k Focus? NoTY. There are plenty of fast AWD choices in this price range.

Also, still fugly and dowdy compared to any '86 that can be built to be just as fast and more pure with it's RWD and light weight.

Dave-ROR · 01-21-2015, 06:26 PM

40-50k? No. 35-40k sounds right if awd is true. We only have a few weeks to find out. If it's awd and has any sort of decent steering feel ( current focus fails at that) then I'll probably buy one and sell the brz and m3.

tahdizzle · 01-21-2015, 06:33 PM

I'm all for a domestic hot hatch, but I just don't like ford styling. specifically for the focus and fiesta.

Sideways&Smiling · 01-21-2015, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

40-50k? No. 35-40k sounds right if awd is true. We only have a few weeks to find out. If it's awd and has any sort of decent steering feel ( current focus fails at that) then I'll probably buy one and sell the brz and m3.

Would be hard to make a case for the Focus over a used Evo.

Then again, I'm not too sure how much an AWD Focus would weigh.

Dave-ROR · 01-21-2015, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sideways&Smiling

Would be hard to make a case for the Focus over a used Evo.

Then again, I'm not too sure how much an AWD Focus would weigh.

Depends on a late of factors. I'm not an EVO guy as I don't trust Mitsu (haven't owned one yet that I'd consider reliable). Also, I prefer hatchbacks over the sedan boy racer look also.. and the functionality/storage (hockey player so I use said storage often enough for it to be a factor, BRZ SUCKS for hauling hockey shit).

If it's sub 3k lbs that would be pretty awesome but with Ford I don't count on much there

It's going to be limited so if that's true they have a bit more leeway in making it interesting

funwheeldrive · 01-24-2015, 02:11 AM

I want a Fiesta RS now.

Dave-ROR · 01-30-2015, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

I want a Fiesta RS now.

The Fiesta ST is far more fun than the Focus ST but I can't imagine they'd fit an AWD system in the Fiesta (assuming the Focus RS gets one) so unless they do a revoknuckle for the Fiesta RS then torque steer will be just as shitty as the Focus ST.

RS Live preview Feb 3rd at 7:45AM Eastern time: http://www.gofurtherlive.com/

Superhatch · 01-30-2015, 04:49 PM

I just wish we would get a 3 door hatch version of anything here. The 5 door hatch just doesn't do much for me usually. The new CTR kinda gives a 3 door hatch feel because the hatch area is rather small, but the Focus 5 door hatch just looks too long for me and same with the VW Golf R.

What happened to the 3 door hatch?

Dave-ROR · 02-02-2015, 01:06 PM

Tomorrow.. woot. I'm hoping for the best on this one..

Shit I might actually pay for a Ford. All the Ford's I've had I've always gotten for free lol

Dave-ROR · 02-02-2015, 10:39 PM

AWD is basically confirmed. Thank god it won't be 300hp+ and FWD.

funwheeldrive · 02-02-2015, 10:54 PM

It's probably going to be really nice, but it's pretty ugly...

01-21-2015, 05:23 PM	#31
DarkSunrise Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 22 BRZ (Previously 13 FR-S) Location: USA Posts: 5,794 Thanks: 2,164 Thanked 4,242 Times in 2,220 Posts Mentioned: 48 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	That's the highest tripod I've ever seen on an AWD car, especially in the wet. Ford must be trying hard to make this car neutral given the rear roll stiffness we're seeing. I think it's going to be a fun car. Just hope there's a good system for re-directing torque away from that free-spinning rear wheel. __________________ "Never run out of real estate, traction, and ideas at the same time." 2022 BRZ Build 2013 FR-S Build

01-21-2015, 06:26 PM	#33
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	40-50k? No. 35-40k sounds right if awd is true. We only have a few weeks to find out. If it's awd and has any sort of decent steering feel ( current focus fails at that) then I'll probably buy one and sell the brz and m3. __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

01-30-2015, 04:49 PM	#39
Superhatch AIM4APX Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 642 Thanked 749 Times in 324 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just wish we would get a 3 door hatch version of anything here. The 5 door hatch just doesn't do much for me usually. The new CTR kinda gives a 3 door hatch feel because the hatch area is rather small, but the Focus 5 door hatch just looks too long for me and same with the VW Golf R. What happened to the 3 door hatch? __________________ "It's very difficult to present technology as an overtly positive sales device to people who want an emotional car" -Chris Harris

02-02-2015, 01:06 PM	#40
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	Tomorrow.. woot. I'm hoping for the best on this one.. Shit I might actually pay for a Ford. All the Ford's I've had I've always gotten for free lol __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

02-02-2015, 10:39 PM	#41
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s) Tagged: 8 Thread(s)	AWD is basically confirmed. Thank god it won't be 300hp+ and FWD. __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

01-24-2015, 02:11 AM	#37
funwheeldrive Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: BANNED FOR TELLING THE TRUTH Location: MODS ARE ON A POWER TRIP Posts: 3,447 Thanks: 7,830 Thanked 3,022 Times in 1,409 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I want a Fiesta RS now.

02-02-2015, 10:54 PM	#42
funwheeldrive Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: BANNED FOR TELLING THE TRUTH Location: MODS ARE ON A POWER TRIP Posts: 3,447 Thanks: 7,830 Thanked 3,022 Times in 1,409 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	It's probably going to be really nice, but it's pretty ugly...

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