Any tips for when I get my new rs?

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  • #65172

    Rs Rick
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    Just some do’s and dont’s really never owned a rs before ☺️

    #65174

    bobcat
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    UK - England

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    Priority get Ghost system fitted first, take it easy for the first 1500 miles keep an eye on the coolants check tyre pressures. Then just enjoy it happy RS’ing



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    #65176

    Rs Rick
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    UK - Wales

    Posts: 81

    Ok how much is it?and do you have to take the car to them?

    #65179

    Kenny
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    UK - Scotland

    Posts: 3883

    £320 fitted in the group buy. If we can get enough in your area it might only be a short trip

    Email me your postcode and can check for you – kenny@mk3focusrs.club

    #65181

    adw
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    UK - England

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    PPF recommended too with Fords soft paint. Want to keep the front end chip free, or you might regret it



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    #65186

    71-bda
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    If you are getting the black forged rims, don’t rub them or even touch them! you have to wash/clean them using the soft down collected from a 1000 angels chins otherwise you will scratch them to high heaven as the paint is THAT soft.



    No nothing.

    No Mods. No rockers. Just a chunky knob, thats now been replaced by an RS knob innit.

    No tackiness.

    Std as Ford intended, but with a space saver wheel and jack and nuts and wheel brace. oh.. and flaps, a man has got to have flaps.

    Innit?

     

    #65190

    white-rs2
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    UK - England

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    I agree with ADW. Paint Protection Film is a must on the front of these cars

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    RS Edition.

    FPM375 Rocks

    The rest of the “M” maps suck

    #65194

    CaRSrus
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    UK - Scotland

    Posts: 241

    <p style=”text-align: left;”>As has been said, no high revs or allowing the engine to labour, at least for the first 1k miles. Even after run-in, try and allow a short period for engine warm-up and cool-down. Check fluids weekly, tyre pressures fortnightly….quite high tyre pressures compared to other cars. As for added security, ceramic nano coatings, paint protection film, etc, all a matter of personal choice. If it’s a daily driver, try not to be over-precious about the car or you simply won’t enjoy the whole ownership aspect; instead you’ll worry about the small stuff. If it’s going to be a garage queen/show-car spend as much as you can afford on paint protection, etc. Good tip from 71bda re the black forged wheels….clean properly, but with care. Use a decent nano coating on those regardless of how you are using the car. I put Sonax CC36 on bodywork, wheels and callipers. If you have the shell seats ease your ass in and out over the bolster. Otherwise, use, enjoy, have fun…..and catch yourself grinning a lot….you have an RS.</p>

    #65209

    Rs Rick
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    UK - Wales

    Posts: 81

    Thanks everyone still got a long week ahead before I collect this beast could of had it last week but waiting for the plate change 67 

    #65233

    fredeng
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    UK - England

    Posts: 145

    @rs rick

    one of the more expensive upgrades, I’d 100% recommend putting an aftermarket exhaust system on it.

    Completley transforms the car, its how an RS SHOULD be.

    #65256

    swede
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    Sweden

    Posts: 55

    From what I’ve been told an aftermarket exhaust won’t make much difference except for the sound. The stock should be a good piece of equipment.

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