Thanks for being here! Hope you enjoyed this video and it scratched an itch you were looking for when you opened the CZcams app. That's what I like to watch and live for! But I wanted to share.. because it truly made my day. My good friend from my hometown named Jon posted a photo in the Carmaspeed Community that brought me more joy than even posting this video. It was his son at the car wash, washing one of his dream cars with a passionate caption. This whole new paid "community" is something new and you might be resistant to it, but it's a non-toxic place with no walls to be social about your passion for cars. We have just launched this and I am not asking for you to join right now, but simply take a look at this page that explains the vision and what it's about. If you're excited about it like I am and want to see this post, there's a free trial in the description of the last RS video. But here's the link to the page explaining how it works. I will be doing a demo on it soon in an upcoming video. Feel free to check it out and start a comment thread on this comment of what you think about it, and if theres anything you wish was different or would like to see. Cheers! I appreciate you. get.carmaspeed.com/carmaspeed-community
I’ve owned a 2017 ST1 and my current car 2017 RS2. Can’t comment on the WRX. I still miss my ST a lot. Wish I could have kept my ST when I bought the RS . It’s a hard pick but probably would choose the RS. Both of my cars were white. Nitrous blue is tough to find with the RS2 trim level, headgasket recall completed, decent mileage, and all stock. Ended up settling for a white one that met all the criteria I was looking for. No regrets.
ST def gets way too much spotlight taken from it because of the RS phenomena. Makes sense but a lot of ST owners would be happy with their purchase more after realizing they have just as good of a machine for a lot less money. I'll make a video about this down the road
Yes please make that comparison video I have an ST and I was so stoked on getting the RS but after I installed the LSD it was a game changer ! My old Nissan SpecV came stock with an LSD so I found that I can not live W/O an LSD especially on the slippery Boat launch ramp with my Zodiac !!
Nice! I had an ST a while back. Currently WRX. As far as comfort and more of a cockpit feel, more space, ST takes the cake. All day!!! Which feels more robust, smoother, less tacky? ST. ALL DAY! Wrx feels cheap and clunky. Can only imagine how an RS compares
Love that you came back to the focus and went RS. Your old ST vids got me to buy one of my own and they all helped me install my mods. Keep on the grind! I love the new content 🙌
I just recently got rid of my sti. Between that and a evo have always been my dream car. After owning it for a couple years the motor blowing in it and the extreme amount of money it takes to make them fast. I traded her in for the Veloster N. I have test driven the focus st and it was ok can't say anything for the RS since I've never been in one. Yet my all time favorite is that Mazdaspeed 3 you have parked in the garage. I regret getting rid of mine. Times were tough and I didn't have a choice. Would take another one in a heart beat! Love the channel keep doing what you do. Your a huge inspiration.
I often think of letting the ST go. Even came close to letting my dad trade it in and take over his 21 5.0 but in the end i see vids like this and stay lovin my 15 ST. Haven’t reached 70K miles yet loving that car.
So happy to see you have a new rs! I got my ST back in April and your videos have always been my go to. recommendations, to must haves, to every bit of help you always have posted. Appreciate all the help and inspiration you’ve given me (minus the single exit exhaust 🙅) but awesome vid to watch!
I love letting my car friends drive my ST and seeing how quickly their opinions change about the car. It’s the nicest and most fun cheap car to get right now.
if you want a free way to gain some more cooling the right side of the intercooler on the focus rs has a cover on it for colder states, you can take that off, being in az we don’t really have to worry abt the car being too cold, it’s just taped on with double sided tape
Currently got the 2017 st2. Never loved a car more in my life. One day I'd love to own a RS but honestly, for the $ the ST is a great ride and can be awesome fun 😊 absolutely love the coverage you are giving these cars ❤️
The cars i had was the mazdaspeed3 which I sold to Cameron for his very first car give away. Not gunna lie it was a very fun car an i miss it. Then i got myself into a 2015 Focus ST. Had my fun with that and now i own a 2019 Civic Type R. Gotta say the FK8 is a blast to drive.
I've owned a '13 ST1, '16 RS2, and my now '14 ST1. I loved my first ST and regretted selling it to buy an RS. Ended up selling it and buying another ST and I absolutely love it
I’ve had a 2015 ST2 and it was a great car. Super fun to drive. I now have a 2017 RS2 Stealth Grey and I love it. I would have to pick the RS personally
Owned a ‘16 STI and current car is 2007 350z. Living in the PNW makes the Z harder to drive, but definitely wouldn’t pick up another Subaru with how easy the break. Future car will probably be a RS or an Audi.
Super pumped to see the new addition of the rs on the channel! I’ve never been a ford guy but I’m looking forward to the build. However Ive had 5 wrx/stis and also looking forward to you finishing the gc8 too
Ayyy, appreciate you Liam. Im super thankful for my family, including parker and his family. The timing of EVERYTHING right now is great and im doing my best to soak it up and share with you.
I honestly prefer the ST over the RS for the variety in aftermarket parts. I've seen a lot more unique ST builds over RS builds. As clean as the RS is, I don't think I would trade up my ST. Now I just wish there was better support for the PFL as there is for the FL models.
@CameronAlford as a dedication to KenBlock #RIP try getting the rally innovations kit for this build and hard part would be to find that carbon fiber wing they discounted would be a killer piece to the build and the wide body panels from fifteen52 would be the icing on the cake!!
I probably take the Focus RS for the simple fact that I've wanted one since it came out in 2015 and if I couldn't afford one I probably wouldn't go with the focus ST which is weird because my background is in focuses I've had focuses all my life since I got my license the weird thing is if I couldn't get the RS I wouldn't get the ST I would get the EcoBoost Mustang
After trying to buy an RS new back when they came out to owning an ST1 now that makes RS power for 120k miles, it's hard to compare. The ST is a street car that's quick, and RS is a track car in the skeem of things. Living in Florida and the Cali mountains/desert with a truck and a car weather isn't an issue, but if I lived somewhere with noticeable seasonal snow and it was my only car the RS all day long. The RS isn't worth the price of admission at the end of the day.
The rs for me to be fair both cars are great and I would love to own either one but for me the rs takes it over the wrx the st is also a great car the awd I’m the rs and wrx just pushes them a little ahead of the st
I had a 2018 ST1 for a number of years. Honestly was quite lame but I also own a 2005 STi, lightly modified so I feel like I was always comparing the ST to the STi and was never able to enjoy. I'm working on purchasing an RS as we speak so that basically gives my answer. Lol I still have my GD as well but she's got a lot of work I need to do so the RS will be a mostly stock, really fun daily.
Dude love the si products. Do they have a shop down in cali or is it only local to AZ. And I’d pick the st. The st has the best motor out of the two and can handle power when you do supporting mods. But the rs has the tranny. But st all day
Spot on.. Im leaning towards if you want a collector car get an RS as an investment. If you want to drive a car into the ground and have the best bang for the buck you just get an ST and install RS bumpers and wing.
I was looking at a red 2018 RS limited edition which was nice, came with LSD and all the factory upgrades in the interior....but couldn’t bring myself to spend $41k on a car with 20k/30k miles. The RS is a sweet car thou, can’t wait to get working on my 17’ ST again. Glad to see another focus on the channel.
The 2.0 block is stronger than the 2.3, but NOT the entire engine. A block is part of the engine, it isn't the entire engine. You can have a strong block and some other weaker component(s) like the crank, it dosen't make the entire engine stronger. Also, depending on the situation, strength of the block may not be as important as other factors. Also, as easy as it is to say the ST is just as fast as the RS, it could be said the RS is faster. It just depends on what you're measuring. That said, by most measurements, the ST is slower than the RS, so without specifying in what measurement the ST is as fast as the RS, it's a bit of a misnomer.
Thanks for being here! Hope you enjoyed this video and it scratched an itch you were looking for when you opened the CZcams app. That's what I like to watch and live for! But I wanted to share.. because it truly made my day. My good friend from my hometown named Jon posted a photo in the Carmaspeed Community that brought me more joy than even posting this video. It was his son at the car wash, washing one of his dream cars with a passionate caption. This whole new paid "community" is something new and you might be resistant to it, but it's a non-toxic place with no walls to be social about your passion for cars. We have just launched this and I am not asking for you to join right now, but simply take a look at this page that explains the vision and what it's about. If you're excited about it like I am and want to see this post, there's a free trial in the description of the last RS video. But here's the link to the page explaining how it works. I will be doing a demo on it soon in an upcoming video. Feel free to check it out and start a comment thread on this comment of what you think about it, and if theres anything you wish was different or would like to see. Cheers! I appreciate you. get.carmaspeed.com/carmaspeed-community
I’ve owned a 2017 ST1 and my current car 2017 RS2. Can’t comment on the WRX. I still miss my ST a lot. Wish I could have kept my ST when I bought the RS . It’s a hard pick but probably would choose the RS. Both of my cars were white. Nitrous blue is tough to find with the RS2 trim level, headgasket recall completed, decent mileage, and all stock. Ended up settling for a white one that met all the criteria I was looking for. No regrets.
ST def gets way too much spotlight taken from it because of the RS phenomena. Makes sense but a lot of ST owners would be happy with their purchase more after realizing they have just as good of a machine for a lot less money. I'll make a video about this down the road
Yes please make that comparison video I have an ST and I was so stoked on getting the RS but after I installed the LSD it was a game changer ! My old Nissan SpecV came stock with an LSD so I found that I can not live W/O an LSD especially on the slippery Boat launch ramp with my Zodiac !!
Nice! I had an ST a while back. Currently WRX. As far as comfort and more of a cockpit feel, more space, ST takes the cake. All day!!! Which feels more robust, smoother, less tacky? ST. ALL DAY! Wrx feels cheap and clunky. Can only imagine how an RS compares
Love that you came back to the focus and went RS. Your old ST vids got me to buy one of my own and they all helped me install my mods. Keep on the grind! I love the new content 🙌
Just got done detailing my RS. Definitely cool to see someone bringing RS content to youtube. very little of it currently
Love it! Im here for it, and I appreciate you being here for it too!
I just recently got rid of my sti. Between that and a evo have always been my dream car. After owning it for a couple years the motor blowing in it and the extreme amount of money it takes to make them fast. I traded her in for the Veloster N. I have test driven the focus st and it was ok can't say anything for the RS since I've never been in one. Yet my all time favorite is that Mazdaspeed 3 you have parked in the garage. I regret getting rid of mine. Times were tough and I didn't have a choice. Would take another one in a heart beat! Love the channel keep doing what you do. Your a huge inspiration.
So glad your back in a focus!
I'm excited to make videos you will enjoy!
I often think of letting the ST go. Even came close to letting my dad trade it in and take over his 21 5.0 but in the end i see vids like this and stay lovin my 15 ST. Haven’t reached 70K miles yet loving that car.
So happy to see you have a new rs! I got my ST back in April and your videos have always been my go to. recommendations, to must haves, to every bit of help you always have posted. Appreciate all the help and inspiration you’ve given me (minus the single exit exhaust 🙅) but awesome vid to watch!
Heck yeah! Hope you're enjoying it everyday
Got mine in April too! At a Chevy dealer 👌🏽😁
I love letting my car friends drive my ST and seeing how quickly their opinions change about the car. It’s the nicest and most fun cheap car to get right now.
ST nation! Stoked your back! Love the RS! Hope this series works out well, me and the fam are definitely watching!
That blue on the rs is sick.
Its dreamy....
@@CameronAlford what should go first on a stock st minus the intake filter ?
@@samgreeneggs lighter wheels, better tires.
Would love to see a video of your thoughts on the ST vs RS. And if the RS is worth the upgrade if your coming from a big turbo ST. Super dope video !
Coming soon!
if you want a free way to gain some more cooling the right side of the intercooler on the focus rs has a cover on it for colder states, you can take that off, being in az we don’t really have to worry abt the car being too cold, it’s just taped on with double sided tape
I own a 2016 ST3 and all I gotta say is when I’m driving it on the right back road, there’s nothing else I’d rather be driving
Had a race red 2016 ST for 6 years. Great car.
Currently got the 2017 st2. Never loved a car more in my life. One day I'd love to own a RS but honestly, for the $ the ST is a great ride and can be awesome fun 😊 absolutely love the coverage you are giving these cars ❤️
You should get the euro spec cup holder and armrest! Makes a nice upgrade for the interior 👌
I keep hearing this.. ill have to look into it for sure. Thanks for the tip!
Cameron is a W CZcamsr and a under rated one as well
The cars i had was the mazdaspeed3 which I sold to Cameron for his very first car give away. Not gunna lie it was a very fun car an i miss it. Then i got myself into a 2015 Focus ST. Had my fun with that and now i own a 2019 Civic Type R. Gotta say the FK8 is a blast to drive.
RS for sure!!!glad ur back inn a focus man🤘🏽
Feelin the nostalgia 🤟
I've owned a '13 ST1, '16 RS2, and my now '14 ST1. I loved my first ST and regretted selling it to buy an RS. Ended up selling it and buying another ST and I absolutely love it
new cars looking sick bro love the blue can’t wait til the mods start
Thanks Logan, me too! I appreciate you.
I guess I never knew how to detail. I usually just pay people haha. I wasn't aware that is how to buff carpet to get it clean. Thanks for the tips.
You're welcome! just added a link to the description for it. Have a killer day!
I’ve had a 2015 ST2 and it was a great car. Super fun to drive. I now have a 2017 RS2 Stealth Grey and I love it. I would have to pick the RS personally
I own a 2018 focus st and honestly I really want an rs. I've had my eye on a few recently
Great idea using the lil scrubber for the drill! I'll have to try that
Its the move! Link in description since a few of you are commenting about it
Love the new car and absolutely love you have 3 blue rally cars ❤❤❤
Dude I’m so hyped to see the focus rs on the channel! Those things are so sick! Can’t wait to see more content filmed on it!
Thanks Braden! You rock
Pressure equipment sales has a bunch of the detailing needs if you’re local to Glendale, AZ area
i remember when i first got my ST and came across your videos building yours 3 years ago and now your doing the RS so sick
Owned a ‘16 STI and current car is 2007 350z. Living in the PNW makes the Z harder to drive, but definitely wouldn’t pick up another Subaru with how easy the break. Future car will probably be a RS or an Audi.
Noti gang let's go
🙌
Super pumped to see the new addition of the rs on the channel! I’ve never been a ford guy but I’m looking forward to the build. However Ive had 5 wrx/stis and also looking forward to you finishing the gc8 too
The sti is out I like reliability and I love the st but the RS is basically an AWD ST and reliable sti put together so I’d go with the RS
Loved the vibes
Those cars together are looking awesome 🔥🔥
I have a 2011 speed but I’m in love with the RS
Dreamy, right?
Sure is👍🏻 if I can find a low milage ☝️
Dude, so excited for the build. Love the new style of videos, as well. Everything is up
Ayyy, appreciate you Liam. Im super thankful for my family, including parker and his family. The timing of EVERYTHING right now is great and im doing my best to soak it up and share with you.
For more reliable power mods I would go ST but if I was only going FBO it would be the RS. The STI is still a solid choice tho
Happy to report I’ve had all three. STI all day. It’s more car.
Love this, no one does it like you bro
I’d take an RS all day. I had a 2018 st1, full bolt on, tuned. It was really fun. I’d rather have the RS though for the awd fun factor in the snow.
I already have a ST but i would like to have the STI in a future.
You keep your cars so fresh, so clean! Love it! ❤ Gotta buy some of your products!
Its wild how concentrated Superior Image is.. it compliments a nice clean well
I have an 15-ST my son has a 14-STI but i want an RS.
You should!
@@CameronAlford Been looking hard thats for sure.
Would look even better with a fiesta ST🥲
Yes baby FOCUS life ❤😂
RS all day everyday (i have a mk4 st tho 😢) Cheers from Spain :D
Bro sippin on lean with those cups
I honestly prefer the ST over the RS for the variety in aftermarket parts. I've seen a lot more unique ST builds over RS builds. As clean as the RS is, I don't think I would trade up my ST. Now I just wish there was better support for the PFL as there is for the FL models.
beautiful ❤
@CameronAlford as a dedication to KenBlock #RIP try getting the rally innovations kit for this build and hard part would be to find that carbon fiber wing they discounted would be a killer piece to the build and the wide body panels from fifteen52 would be the icing on the cake!!
I probably take the Focus RS for the simple fact that I've wanted one since it came out in 2015 and if I couldn't afford one I probably wouldn't go with the focus ST which is weird because my background is in focuses I've had focuses all my life since I got my license the weird thing is if I couldn't get the RS I wouldn't get the ST I would get the EcoBoost Mustang
Look into the zunsport focus st and rs grill kits
Too bad Ford stopped making both of these cars. They were pretty cool. Great video as always, Cameron!
I just noticed the ST has SE headlights instead of the stock ST1 headlights..
Do a photo shoot w my man!! He has a triple yellow st2🤩 @az ❤️💙💛
After trying to buy an RS new back when they came out to owning an ST1 now that makes RS power for 120k miles, it's hard to compare. The ST is a street car that's quick, and RS is a track car in the skeem of things.
Living in Florida and the Cali mountains/desert with a truck and a car weather isn't an issue, but if I lived somewhere with noticeable seasonal snow and it was my only car the RS all day long.
The RS isn't worth the price of admission at the end of the day.
U would think an rs would come with the rubber floor mat my focus is a 12 titanium and came with rubber mats all around
Its a huge toss up between the ST and the RS. I'm a huge hot hatch fanboy and those two have always been my favorites along with the FK8s.
I really wanna wrap my ST🥺🥺
Very bussin my lad😂
Both but I now have st.
get a ceramic coat. only rinses will be needed and it makes the car look amazing.
Did the photo shoot take place near culinary dropout? Lol I’ve taken pix of my Si and GTI there
Yep!
I’m curious what did you use in the spray bottle to clean the inside.
The rs for me to be fair both cars are great and I would love to own either one but for me the rs takes it over the wrx the st is also a great car the awd I’m the rs and wrx just pushes them a little ahead of the st
RS
Where is the gc8?
I need those racks!! Where can I find them?
Which spray are you using for the interior?
1. STi
2. ST
3 RS
rs
I had a 2018 ST1 for a number of years. Honestly was quite lame but I also own a 2005 STi, lightly modified so I feel like I was always comparing the ST to the STi and was never able to enjoy. I'm working on purchasing an RS as we speak so that basically gives my answer. Lol I still have my GD as well but she's got a lot of work I need to do so the RS will be a mostly stock, really fun daily.
Dude love the si products. Do they have a shop down in cali or is it only local to AZ. And I’d pick the st. The st has the best motor out of the two and can handle power when you do supporting mods. But the rs has the tranny. But st all day
you should wrap the rs tief orange since there are none in the usa
i still prefer my 17 st over the RS if i’m dropping bank like that im getting an evo 😂
Evo’s are cool but so outdated compared to an rs and sti imo
ST, just as fast as an RS and the 2.0t is built stronger and can make more power, and more aftermarket turbo support.
Spot on.. Im leaning towards if you want a collector car get an RS as an investment. If you want to drive a car into the ground and have the best bang for the buck you just get an ST and install RS bumpers and wing.
I was looking at a red 2018 RS limited edition which was nice, came with LSD and all the factory upgrades in the interior....but couldn’t bring myself to spend $41k on a car with 20k/30k miles. The RS is a sweet car thou, can’t wait to get working on my 17’ ST again. Glad to see another focus on the channel.
The 2.0 block is stronger than the 2.3, but NOT the entire engine. A block is part of the engine, it isn't the entire engine. You can have a strong block and some other weaker component(s) like the crank, it dosen't make the entire engine stronger. Also, depending on the situation, strength of the block may not be as important as other factors.
Also, as easy as it is to say the ST is just as fast as the RS, it could be said the RS is faster. It just depends on what you're measuring. That said, by most measurements, the ST is slower than the RS, so without specifying in what measurement the ST is as fast as the RS, it's a bit of a misnomer.
@@ThomMurphy Apart from the engine talk, your comment is useless and patronizing 🤦♂️. He’s talking about hp and mods which Alford perfectly sums up.
Would it be wrong to throw a wide body on a RS? Not anything over the top just a little flair.
On this one, yes.. but maybe a future salvage one I could rebuild? Maybe thats my next challenge..
@@CameronAlford Monster Service makes a set that looks pretty good
22b update ???
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pleas dont wash the car with the snow foam 😅😭.
snow foam then leave it soaking for 5 min then spray off then 2 bucket wash
Is that your brother?
Cousin
The RS is sick!!! But did I win the Speed3!? 😁🫣
Keep an eye on @carmaspeed on IG. The boys and I will be announcing soon!
@@CameronAlford will do man 😁🫡