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  • čas přidán 18. 09. 2019
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  • @marqevox9745
    @marqevox9745 Před 4 lety +1351

    When Ford wasn’t bringing the RS to the states it felt like your parent was buying your neighbor’s kids toys, but not buying any for you.

  • @arealjerk5002
    @arealjerk5002 Před 4 lety +370

    That was the best NOS commercial I've ever seen. I think I want one now...

    • @arkekkers
      @arkekkers Před 4 lety +1

      A Real Jerk cant wait for them to be sponsored by rich energy.

    • @crackedemerald4930
      @crackedemerald4930 Před 4 lety

      That means it works

    • @KeenJT
      @KeenJT Před 4 lety

      Ironic how American's can't get most of the decent four bangers the rest of the world gets but you can drink as much NOS as you want. opposite for me!

    • @Bruh-od4ce
      @Bruh-od4ce Před 4 lety

      Vince D. Haas can’t wait either

    • @angelgjr1999
      @angelgjr1999 Před 4 lety +1

      Lol I thought you were talking about the nitrous

  • @cryangallegos
    @cryangallegos Před 3 lety +57

    I have a buddy that bought one of the SVTs in like 2014. I flew out to visit and he let me drive it as a loaner. That was the day I realized how awesome hatchbacks were. The 6 speed manual was absolutely incredible

  • @D-Man_Jam
    @D-Man_Jam Před 4 lety +185

    How did Ford make an unreliable BICYCLE?

    • @thebigboybossy4232
      @thebigboybossy4232 Před 3 lety +27

      Its ford, they'll find a way

    • @karmveer240
      @karmveer240 Před 3 lety +1

      henry was ashamed

    • @thehoovah
      @thehoovah Před 3 lety +4

      Lol Ford didnt make the bike...

    • @YourDudeChriss
      @YourDudeChriss Před 3 lety +1

      Kona made the bikes

    • @Inline.5.R
      @Inline.5.R Před 3 lety +1

      Leave it to Ford. In there entire history Ford has proven they can and will fuck everything up

  • @PaganiGaming
    @PaganiGaming Před 4 lety +3095

    Day 24 of asking James to do an Up to speed on his Dad

  • @Proven_Data
    @Proven_Data Před 4 lety +174

    2:53 anyone else notices how the hood is just flipped upside down?

  • @Michigangminibikes
    @Michigangminibikes Před 4 lety +250

    Ford worker: Do you think we should export this to the U.S
    Head of ford: (Loads shotgun) excuse me?

  • @andrewpowell612
    @andrewpowell612 Před 4 lety +49

    5:55 the car on Dyno has water in the head light. It's leaking blinker fluid

    • @billyegg31
      @billyegg31 Před 4 lety

      Good eyes

    • @isaakwelch3451
      @isaakwelch3451 Před 4 lety

      I think its just the lighting. The headlights in that area are reflective and have lots of grooves

    • @mel-ns3hd
      @mel-ns3hd Před 3 lety

      it's just sweating

    • @robocop3961
      @robocop3961 Před 2 lety

      Haha ‘leaking blinker fluid’ 🤣👍🏻

  • @TwentyNinerR
    @TwentyNinerR Před 4 lety +817

    Can we have Up to Speed on Focus' tiny little brother, the Fiesta?

    • @joshuajacobs2306
      @joshuajacobs2306 Před 4 lety +42

      This (the fiesta) is the one I've been waiting for, for ages

    • @Niko-bf7nw
      @Niko-bf7nw Před 4 lety +8

      ew such s shit car

    • @toivivanfessem221
      @toivivanfessem221 Před 4 lety +28

      Niko uh what’s ur shit Show? Dumbass

    • @lthudgins
      @lthudgins Před 4 lety +15

      Niko tell that to old school Top Gear.

    • @Niko-bf7nw
      @Niko-bf7nw Před 4 lety +3

      @@toivivanfessem221 its just ugly as fuck

  • @starfox9818
    @starfox9818 Před 4 lety +535

    Oldsmobile- Everything You Need to Know | Up To Speed

    • @ganzo86
      @ganzo86 Před 4 lety +9

      And Cadillac and Lincoln. Yes definitely oldsmobile

    • @tannerrobinson5110
      @tannerrobinson5110 Před 4 lety +2

      The Alero was an interesting first car...

    • @michaelallen2677
      @michaelallen2677 Před 4 lety +1

      @@tannerrobinson5110 I need one to supercharge and nitrous

    • @aayushkumar-sp6zy
      @aayushkumar-sp6zy Před 4 lety +1

      Hey ashrey

    • @carsonbaker8531
      @carsonbaker8531 Před 4 lety +4

      @@tannerrobinson5110 got one sitting in the driveway with a head gasket delete lol

  • @spencerjackson3754
    @spencerjackson3754 Před 4 lety +49

    I think Ford is doing a smart move by focusing on what they do best however i wish kept making the crown vics and I wish they would continue making the fusion as well

    • @invalidusername_5101
      @invalidusername_5101 Před 2 lety +1

      rip fusion sport

    • @jorgebadajoz4485
      @jorgebadajoz4485 Před 2 lety +1

      OMG, they both are bigger, boring and don't offer any fun or dare during the driving. And plus, they're not manual.
      Why people is getting so lazy for driving manual??? That's why all car makers are washing our brains out with SUVs and big cars.

    • @johnnymason2460
      @johnnymason2460 Před rokem

      @@jorgebadajoz4485 This is America. No one cares about manual transmissions anymore. Sorry, that's just the way it goes now.

    • @jorgebadajoz4485
      @jorgebadajoz4485 Před rokem

      @@johnnymason2460 I can see :(
      I'd love everyone in USA could realize about all the fun you can have driving some manual car.

    • @johnnymason2460
      @johnnymason2460 Před rokem

      @@jorgebadajoz4485 We already experienced that(early 20th century). Apparently, we don't like it or need it. Americans have more important things to do than worrying about shifting their vehicles themselves.

  • @The_True_KingofHearts
    @The_True_KingofHearts Před 4 lety +27

    That nos advert bro I cracking up right now😂😂🤣🤣

    • @Rubaulianty
      @Rubaulianty Před 3 lety

      Man youtube channels should do more kind of that ad stuff

    • @AlphaZeno
      @AlphaZeno Před 3 lety +1

      Shortly after, he suffered a heart attack stopped sponsoring NOS....

  • @aliaffan4146
    @aliaffan4146 Před 4 lety +47

    This is the first time in a while I watched a promotion part and laughed hard xD

  • @FuriousFnF
    @FuriousFnF Před 4 lety +142

    Every time I see a Focus, I remember Colin McRae. He would have said: "Who cares about recalls. If in doubt, flatout"

    • @leosaffron222
      @leosaffron222 Před 3 lety +9

      Didn’t he roll the fuck out of a focus in a race and keep racing it? Like for all intents and purposes that shit was totaled

    • @FuriousFnF
      @FuriousFnF Před 3 lety +10

      @@leosaffron222 He was faster when the car was a wreck

  • @elainelorimer818
    @elainelorimer818 Před 4 lety +8

    I love the focus, this is the best history video on it I can find. I watched twice in a row. Thanks Much.

  • @EdgeAutosport
    @EdgeAutosport Před 2 lety +4

    Great UTS episode, we love the Focus so much, we bought 2 of them for project cars! The bicycle recall is hilarious.

  • @tylerkey7283
    @tylerkey7283 Před 4 lety +105

    The us 2015+ st and rs are some of the best looking cars ford made imo

    • @CasaiTX
      @CasaiTX Před 4 lety +11

      Agreed I have a 2014 focus and every time I see a 2015 and later focus I cry because of how beautiful the front end is

    • @tylerkey7283
      @tylerkey7283 Před 4 lety +1

      Casai the older ones are still amazing though!

    • @madjaimy
      @madjaimy Před 4 lety

      I have a 14 Focus SE. thoughts?

    • @vicmanvalfre96
      @vicmanvalfre96 Před 4 lety +2

      I really don't like how they look, to me the 03' Focus RS is by far the best looking Focus. But that's just my opinion.

    • @zacharygossett3846
      @zacharygossett3846 Před 4 lety

      Agreed

  • @niclasboye375
    @niclasboye375 Před 4 lety +387

    Americans:
    *only buy big SUVs, Trucks and Crossovers with automatic transmission since the 90s*
    also Americans:
    *wonder why manufacturers don't think the US has a market for small, sporty manual cars*

    • @FitFatFit
      @FitFatFit Před 4 lety +5

      Cuz its not a big deal , to own a big car overhere . Unlike in Europe

    • @SeanWithaFada
      @SeanWithaFada Před 4 lety +52

      @@reese8097 That's just false lmao. Every manufacturer has tried making sports cars and they just never sold enough and cost too much to make for it to be worthwhile in terms of business.

    • @Shauntron
      @Shauntron Před 4 lety +28

      Yup. The Focus RS was our chance and people didn't buy it.

    • @Deez276
      @Deez276 Před 4 lety +12

      I bought two ST’s and a 2018 RS when they made them Red. All new from a Ford dealer. I did my part. Lol

    • @ExxonYT
      @ExxonYT Před 4 lety +5

      @@Deez276 ok so you got me and u one. Who gets the other?

  • @Leo-xe6rf
    @Leo-xe6rf Před 4 lety +49

    Ford: makes car and gets recalled
    Also ford: attempts to make bike and gets recalled

  • @EpicEvilMonster12
    @EpicEvilMonster12 Před 2 lety +1

    Just bought a 2012 Focus and I love it some much I had to come back and watch this video outta respect for my lil hot hatch it's so fun to drive it handles incredibly well and it's just all around a cool car.

  • @hillyard23
    @hillyard23 Před 4 lety +66

    2002 Focus SVT owner here, I've had it 17 years. Owned it almost half my life and it's never left me stranded.

    • @sierra9565
      @sierra9565 Před 4 lety +3

      Zach M focus rs 2017 here

    • @ultranobody5549
      @ultranobody5549 Před 4 lety +1

      @@sierra9565 I love thar car, how is it? Do u daily it?

    • @metaljew4456
      @metaljew4456 Před 4 lety +1

      @Zach M; 2013 ST3 & 1986 Mustang GT here. ST has 81K Honda like a reliable miles on her. Stock motor; That’s why I’m not crying like a lil’ bitch about how my motor blew up, and Ford sucks and...blah, blah, blah. Oh yeah, the fuel injected 302 V8 in the Stang that I purchased brand new in 1986 has never so much as even backfired after 200K miles of me redlining the Hell out of it all day, every day back in the day. Damn that 5.0 is a sturdy beast. I need to rebuild the motor just to keep up with today’s HP #’s! . Anyway, the ST is already missed in America and IMO a seriously underrated car. Damn is that thing fun to rip on. 🥳

    • @cubezvfx
      @cubezvfx Před 4 lety +3

      @@metaljew4456 Literally nobody asked about your car and stop tryna show off fucker.

    • @funnydubby6401
      @funnydubby6401 Před 4 lety

      Mr Gacha_Wolfie he’s just replying dude, I have a 2004 Ford Focus RS with a 48 mm turbo pushing 8 lbs on low boost and 16 lbs on high boost, I don’t like going to high boost at all but sometimes you gotta have fun, still in stock internals and injectors and damn does it shred tires, never once has it left me stranded either, eBay turbo kit with professional tig welder never failed me.

  • @fatbrother6918
    @fatbrother6918 Před 4 lety +175

    i still wish for a ,,UP TO SPEED,, video on the Ford Mondeo...

    • @bradwhite5884
      @bradwhite5884 Před 4 lety +8

      Or for any Ford Europe cars and such

    • @johnnyfuckface8384
      @johnnyfuckface8384 Před 4 lety +3

      Ford fusion

    • @casio5658
      @casio5658 Před 4 lety +1

      Ford fusion

    • @sopuli420
      @sopuli420 Před 4 lety +2

      fun fact my first word i ever said was "Mondeo" I hate Ford tho lol

    • @Rrgr5
      @Rrgr5 Před 4 lety +2

      My friend got one, it came to my country to substitute the Ford Versailles, which was made just for the Latin America market, and yep, it was a VW Santana with Ford parts, we also have VW escorts here lol.

  • @bmw3-er
    @bmw3-er Před 4 lety +114

    Hocus pocus there’s pizza on your focus

    • @mitchflatt819
      @mitchflatt819 Před 3 lety +4

      Legendary video

    • @BigpurrEli
      @BigpurrEli Před 3 lety +3

      When people complain about my driving i just say hocus pocus get out of my focus

    • @-dodup-5970
      @-dodup-5970 Před 3 lety

      YEAA

  • @beastmaster415
    @beastmaster415 Před 4 lety +61

    Up To Speed:
    Mitsubishi Starion/Conquest
    Underrated car imo

    • @isaakwelch3451
      @isaakwelch3451 Před 4 lety +3

      Good looks. Lame motor

    • @RoninDusette
      @RoninDusette Před 4 lety +2

      I had one. www.cardomain.com/ride/3358223/1986-mitsubishi-starion/ 86 widebody. That car is not underrated. People just don't know unless they know.
      Nice little info: Jerry Seinfeld is a HUGE Porsche collector. He was rumoured at one point to have a bigger collection of Porches than the guy who owned Porche. If you watch Seinfeld, whenever they are in the street, you will see his 88-89 Starion eSX-I in EVERY SINGLE SCENE damn near. Like, all of the time. It's always parked in the street when they are walking outside (it has the moonroof, grey like mine). He fell in love with it for good reason. DSM made it to compete with the Porsche 944, and compete it did. It was faster, cheaper, and had a lot of the same features that the porsche had, except it was boosted, and people loveth thine turbos. RWD, LSD, offset rear wheels, big ass 4-cylinder motor with throttle body injection, OEM front mount intercooler (that was actually hella big for an OEM FMIC at the time).
      Another funny thing; the engine is the same exact engine as the mitsubishi mighty max (a garbage mini truck). Fhack, I miss that car too. I have had too many. I think as of now, I am at maybe 30 something cars I have owned. I own 3 right now (91 crx, gutted, soon to be 10s car. 2002 honda insight that will be turbo k-swapped at the end of the year. And my 240hp DD cruze 1.4turbo. 24psi, e85, 60lb injectors, dumped rimmed.... love that car).

    • @racingenraged8019
      @racingenraged8019 Před 3 lety

      @Grabem Byda'poosi Stop making decisions for others, you are the real pussy...

    • @racingenraged8019
      @racingenraged8019 Před 3 lety

      @Grabem Byda'poosi Godzilla had a stroke trying to read this and died.

    • @racingenraged8019
      @racingenraged8019 Před 3 lety

      @Grabem Byda'poosi Trump isn't my president lol.
      Edit: Assholes like you is the reason I hate such a good country like The US of A.

  • @sunrisespartan1765
    @sunrisespartan1765 Před 4 lety +139

    I'm still waiting for the Dodge charger episode (edit: damn so many likes)

  • @hossamghoneim8255
    @hossamghoneim8255 Před 4 lety +131

    How come you haven't done a video about Alfa Romeo yet?

    • @MaticT
      @MaticT Před 4 lety +10

      People comment on every video and they just ignore it. As Clarkson said, Alfa Romeo is the heart and soul of the global car industry.

    • @HLPC_4
      @HLPC_4 Před 4 lety +2

      There's 2 million plus subscribers, they can't abide quickly to everyone's wishes with just a weekly schedule.
      Relax, it will happen...

    • @ristekostadinov2820
      @ristekostadinov2820 Před 4 lety +1

      They didn't forgot i think, because they have video on Lancia. I think we will see Alfa soon.

    • @pekka75
      @pekka75 Před 4 lety +2

      Saving the best for last 😉✌

    • @jjyy8289
      @jjyy8289 Před 4 lety +2

      From what I've seen of their videos they like to wait until they get some sort of a fun opportunity with the manufacturer to do a video on them. Like with Koenigsegg.

  • @MrKnowledge0014
    @MrKnowledge0014 Před 4 lety +14

    My dad had a MK2 Focus diesel, It had a 2 litre twin turbo charged 4 cylinder engine and pulled like train.
    Hands down the best diesel car i ever drove.

    • @missuscam
      @missuscam Před 2 lety

      Still have the petrol mk2, love my car. I know its old but it's always got me where I needed to be and handled snow like no issue in the highlands

  • @idontevenknow3245
    @idontevenknow3245 Před rokem +1

    I got an ‘05 focus zxw (the wagon sub model) for my first car and I absolutely love it, it’s easy on gas, quick and it handles really well. In my opinion it’s a good looking little wagon and it’s my favorite thing ever

  • @johneldepresso
    @johneldepresso Před 4 lety +32

    Up to speed on the Toyota hilux
    Yes i know he covered the tacoma and 4runner, but what the hilux has achieved in motorsport and how reliable its proven to be by top gear can’t go unnoticed (been asking for this for over a month)

    • @MarloSoBalJr
      @MarloSoBalJr Před 4 lety

      Except someone has to import one here to America

    • @adamthompson4072
      @adamthompson4072 Před 4 lety

      Give it time. They told me that a Charger episode was in the works about 3 months ago. Still haven't seen it

    • @quillmaurer6563
      @quillmaurer6563 Před 4 lety +1

      We don't have it in the US thanks to the damn Chicken Tax. What I'd really like to see would be a Wheelhouse episode on the chicken tax, how it came to be and what effects it has on the US auto market, in particular what vehicles we don't see here because of it. Prior to traveling abroad I'd thought that maybe pickup trucks were the one thing American automakers were good at, but then I went to Guatemala and almost never saw any Ford/Dodge/GM, but tons of non-US pickup models we don't see here, which implies that the only reason the Big Three are even surviving might be the Chicken Tax keeping foreign competition out of that market for the most part.

    • @johneldepresso
      @johneldepresso Před 4 lety

      Quill Maurer I agree

    • @haukurthorsmarason5267
      @haukurthorsmarason5267 Před 4 lety

      USA had the Hilux until the Tacoma replaced it. It just wasn't called a Hilux.

  • @marquism1799
    @marquism1799 Před 4 lety +175

    You gotta do the Ford Fiesta now. Sorry Donut Media, I don't make the rules.

  • @drbtr3v893
    @drbtr3v893 Před 2 lety

    Im so glad glad found this channel I love how funny yall are

  • @pizzamann95
    @pizzamann95 Před 4 lety +15

    My second favorite car I have ever owned was my 2004 Focus. It had the 2.3l Duratec I4. I put a stage 1 Cosworth performance package on it which include a CAI, throttle body, and intake manifold. With few extra bolt-ons, it was a pretty great sleeper.

    • @Gerald.69
      @Gerald.69 Před rokem +1

      My favorite is my old 5 speed escape made in 06. Mine had the same 2.3l inline 4 as the Mazda speed3 (my current car) because the first gen escape was an SUV made in collaboration with Mazda, after Ford acquired majority stake. Its 0-60 was 6 seconds bone stock, it was built upon the ford focus platform so it handled like a race car, came stock with bucket seats, short throw shifter. My dad is such a psychopath , he drained my oil out and intentionally blew up my car because hes jealous of me... but if i ever find another in the future, its staying mint forever. The focus platform has so many good vehicles that werent ever brought to the US also.

    • @Gerald.69
      @Gerald.69 Před rokem

      The same aluminum block used in the first gen escape, focus, all ecoboost 4 cylinder ford engines, and all mazda inline 4's is the exact same. Same on everything from focus, to mustangs, to speed3's. Theyre dirt cheap to find too, and are bulletproof and amazing for being ultra lightweight aluminum.]

  • @Mister2j86
    @Mister2j86 Před 4 lety +219

    Everyone is importing GTRs I wanna import a Focus RS 500

    • @PhiZelak
      @PhiZelak Před 4 lety +12

      The "25-year rule" won't let this happen for a bunch of years... Although they could include the RS 500 in the "Show & Display" exemption.

    • @Mister2j86
      @Mister2j86 Před 4 lety

      PhiZelak yea that’s true but damn what a missed opportunity

    • @boringstuff3463
      @boringstuff3463 Před 4 lety

      Good luck with that import a normal RS. Im from europe i dont care anyway :))

    • @marcbeebee6969
      @marcbeebee6969 Před 4 lety

      I recommend www. Mobile. De you can change to English and will see the German market

    • @Mister2j86
      @Mister2j86 Před 4 lety

      Benjamin Franklyn also as long as you pay every tax on it you’re good it’s why you see some of these R34 owners out here driving arounf

  • @johnmystrio5993
    @johnmystrio5993 Před 4 lety +161

    Donut really needs to do an up to speed on the Ford falcon barra in Australia and new Zealand

    • @metalgearray6832
      @metalgearray6832 Před 4 lety +6

      john mystrio599 Up to speed: the mighty AU!

    • @dylansnellgrove5791
      @dylansnellgrove5791 Před 4 lety

      Hes done one on holden and it featured the falcon but not associating it with the brand

  • @dylanellis6264
    @dylanellis6264 Před 3 lety +30

    Isn’t the Focus ST 252 hrsprs and 270lb ft? So not a “horsepork” ... 😔

    • @kevinarmstrong5999
      @kevinarmstrong5999 Před 2 lety +1

      TQ was closer to 300 in reality

    • @dylanellis6264
      @dylanellis6264 Před 2 lety +1

      @@kevinarmstrong5999 Heard the same about the GTI’s dynoing at 280 Ftlbs at the wheel ~ 310 crank. I own a MK7 GTI rn and it’s definitely putting out more

    • @johnnymason2460
      @johnnymason2460 Před rokem +1

      You're right. This happens with Up To Speed every so often.

  • @branch3336
    @branch3336 Před 2 lety

    As a Ford Focus owner this video was a rollercoaster of emotions.

  • @brammicky9514
    @brammicky9514 Před 4 lety +105

    Day 33 of asking James to do an up to speed on his dad.

    • @RazoE
      @RazoE Před 4 lety +3

      I think he ran off with Jessica

    • @OneEyeDollar6
      @OneEyeDollar6 Před 4 lety +2

      stop

    • @myk3hunt
      @myk3hunt Před 4 lety +2

      Hey he left and never came back, he's told us at least 3 times

  • @nickmarsden
    @nickmarsden Před 4 lety +29

    I just bought an '18 Blue RS on Monday...I'm so happy this video dropped!

    • @brendenpando65
      @brendenpando65 Před 4 lety +1

      Nick Marsden just wait till you start having problems with it then you won’t be happy

    • @specialk2hz
      @specialk2hz Před 4 lety +17

      @@brendenpando65 yikes you're no fun and full of shit

    • @MH-wu8ok
      @MH-wu8ok Před 4 lety +1

      @@specialk2hz well hes actually true

    • @nickmarsden
      @nickmarsden Před 4 lety +4

      @@brendenpando65 What problems?
      Head gasket? Not on an 18 RS.
      Fuel tank recall? Not on an 18 RS.
      Focus transmission recall? Not on a manual.
      LSPI? I'm not going to floor it in 6th gear at 15 mph.
      These cars are extremely reliable if you do regular maintenance and drive well.

    • @metaljew4456
      @metaljew4456 Před 4 lety

      @stop hating hondas>>>But he can put together an intelligent sentence YÖ

  • @filenotfound__3871
    @filenotfound__3871 Před 3 lety +4

    1:20 Funny how, in croatian, NOS translates into a NOSE, and the arrow is pointing directly at his nose.
    Was that on perpouse?

  • @slimkabelo3272
    @slimkabelo3272 Před 3 lety +1

    it's so cool when he's talking about the wrc focus
    and showing footage of a fiest

  • @ShinyMudkip13
    @ShinyMudkip13 Před 4 lety +101

    Hey, James, can you make an Up to Speed on the dodge charger.

  • @gameworkerty
    @gameworkerty Před 4 lety +74

    "NOS: human horsepower". James: h-horse? *sweating intently*

    • @rylinyt
      @rylinyt Před 4 lety

      I GOT THE HORSES IN THE BACK

  • @jonathanbevan7030
    @jonathanbevan7030 Před 4 lety +7

    PLEASE do an up to speed on the fiesta! Including the festival models 🤤🤤

  • @benjaminfink8520
    @benjaminfink8520 Před 4 lety

    You are the only people who make the paid promotions an entertaining part of the video 👍

  • @huzaifakhan735
    @huzaifakhan735 Před 4 lety +34

    This is why Ford Focus RS is my alltime favourite hathcyyy

  • @fsctrucking
    @fsctrucking Před 4 lety +52

    I'm older than you James. But I was never lame enough to watch Dawson's Creek. 😵

  • @andresrios2303
    @andresrios2303 Před 3 lety

    I recently bought a 2017 st and im im love with it

  • @maxjamieson3341
    @maxjamieson3341 Před 4 lety +78

    In the UK we got a mk 1 focus st170 I'm guessing it was UK version of svt

    • @bmcshane80
      @bmcshane80 Před 4 lety +2

      Australia got that as well. Didnt sell many though

    • @SuperScrewj
      @SuperScrewj Před 4 lety +1

      South Africa got it as well.

    • @nocturnetuber
      @nocturnetuber Před 4 lety

      I'm pretty sure M-Sport helped with all the UK special versions.

    • @AdsTrapatony
      @AdsTrapatony Před 4 lety

      Yes, all the Europe got the same. Quite cool cars to be honest, a bit forgotten because of the RS.

  • @ItsMikeArre
    @ItsMikeArre Před 4 lety +120

    Everything you need to know
    Lexus SC
    Jaguar XJ
    DAME IT!!!

  • @__brnrd__
    @__brnrd__ Před 4 lety

    the podcast is great news! loved the episode

  • @ya_boi_zak5927
    @ya_boi_zak5927 Před 2 lety +1

    My 2010 5 speed has never failed me. Well except for the ignition issue but I fixed it. My first car that I changed the clutch on, suspension work etc. Great daily 👍

  • @humbertoamorim8130
    @humbertoamorim8130 Před 4 lety +50

    Up To Speed | Mazda 787B, make it happen. My ears need it.

    • @Maya_Ruinz
      @Maya_Ruinz Před 4 lety +1

      I concur, but I think they did mention it in another video. Think it was the mazdaspeed one.

    • @sunrisespartan1765
      @sunrisespartan1765 Před 4 lety

      Same

    • @KINGVONFRM063
      @KINGVONFRM063 Před 4 lety

      I tought i was the only i knew this car😂

  • @rodovelazquez
    @rodovelazquez Před 4 lety +56

    Dear Ford:
    Please bring back the focus RS.
    Sincerely:
    *EVERYONE*

    • @aaryeshg.6526
      @aaryeshg.6526 Před 4 lety +1

      Meanwhile they're making ST versions of the Edge and Explorer. 🤣🤣🤣 I mean is Ford trying to rival a Porsche Cayenne?

    • @SeanWithaFada
      @SeanWithaFada Před 4 lety +3

      ...and by "everyone" you mean, _some_ car enthusiasts which are a tiny percentage of the people who buy new cars. They're making that decision based on what sells and what doesn't. Most people buy suvs, crossovers or trucks.

    • @Thumper68
      @Thumper68 Před 4 lety +2

      Seán no he meant “everyone” as in NOBODY wants that pos!

    • @robocop3961
      @robocop3961 Před 2 lety

      @@Thumper68 ‘POS’ really? 350hp awd, drift mode?? How’s that a Piece Of Shit??????

    • @Thumper68
      @Thumper68 Před 2 lety

      @@robocop3961 it’s a Ford

  • @williamsclio378
    @williamsclio378 Před 4 lety +6

    Love to see you do a Ford Puma, including the super rare Ford Racing Puma (limited to 500)

  • @hoopla4784
    @hoopla4784 Před 2 lety

    Love it when I've had my focus for only 3 months and it's been in the shop for half of that due too a chip shortage

  • @jaydub5515
    @jaydub5515 Před 4 lety +112

    I want Horseporques to catch on sooo bad. Thats the best thing Donut has ever created!'

  • @user-ng4yk9ox4v
    @user-ng4yk9ox4v Před 4 lety +17

    The first focus was my dream car when I was a kid. Still think it’s a pretty cool looking car

    • @ButchiRC
      @ButchiRC Před 4 lety

      Same here. I loved drawing it when i was a teenager and always try to see the rally version on wrc website.

  • @kenocontreras
    @kenocontreras Před 2 lety

    My first day with an '18 Focus RS and omg, what a car!

  • @gojomodu9934
    @gojomodu9934 Před 4 lety

    Really hope you guys do a Ford Fusion/Mondeo episode. That's car rocks now from very humble beginnings

  • @YOD5FED
    @YOD5FED Před 4 lety +64

    Do a Japanese wagon UTS.
    STAGEA
    LEGACY
    LEGNUM
    ACCORD WAGON
    CROWN WAGON

    • @darianistead2239
      @darianistead2239 Před 4 lety

      Accord wagon is American😉
      And that list should include the Libero GT

    • @haryosoo
      @haryosoo Před 4 lety +2

      Toyota Caldina, with its more sophisticated 3S engine compared to MR2's

    • @darianistead2239
      @darianistead2239 Před 4 lety

      @@haryosoo or the Nissan Avenir GT4-z

    • @hantusendawa
      @hantusendawa Před 4 lety

      @@haryosoo Yes! Caldina is my fav wagon car after the evo wagon.

    • @TheHiderOfKeys
      @TheHiderOfKeys Před 4 lety

      Honda Orthia

  • @DJ12Ema
    @DJ12Ema Před 4 lety +13

    I had a 2003 Focus SVT with the European Package that included Recaro seats. I loved my Focus so much. I had her while I was station in Alaska and I never got stuck in the snow. Really fun to drive.

  • @rynejackson9010
    @rynejackson9010 Před 4 lety

    Dude I stg that's the best sponsor plug EVER!!! LIGHTING LIGHTING

  • @y87_99Firebird
    @y87_99Firebird Před 4 lety +2

    I remember reading Ford or tuning mags as a teenager and always saw a Yellow Focus with a body kit (the kit being the selling item).

  • @backyardscaler
    @backyardscaler Před 4 lety +174

    Subaru Legacy please!!! So many options for that car. Rs, Gt , spec b, s402 sti.

    • @codythomas5387
      @codythomas5387 Před 4 lety +1

      Exactly! They need a legacy one bad. 2.5gt, spec b, s402 and even the 2.5i IDC they just need to make one lol

    • @celestwarrior
      @celestwarrior Před 3 lety

      Spec B leggy is the ultimate sleeper

    • @poodabran
      @poodabran Před 2 lety

      Blitzen B4 and Touring Wagon GT-B are my favorite models. Used to race those on Gran Turismo. They were some amazing sleepers.

  • @AspottedCoww
    @AspottedCoww Před 4 lety +18

    I’ve been waiting for this moment for so long. Thanks dad

  • @halomarck
    @halomarck Před 4 lety

    NOS's ad was really worth it hahah

  • @misterj3644
    @misterj3644 Před 2 lety

    Got a 2015 hot hatch focus love it

  • @steedaautosports
    @steedaautosports Před 4 lety +10

    Yes!! The Focus made it to "Up To Speed". We have ours. Who still has the theirs?

    • @R3DB0Y04
      @R3DB0Y04 Před 4 lety +2

      Got mine! 17 st with several steeda aftermarket parts ftw!

    • @ChrisScratch
      @ChrisScratch Před 4 lety +1

      '02 SVT here

  • @tomingebrigtsen8976
    @tomingebrigtsen8976 Před 4 lety +3

    As a former mk1 focus guy I’ve been waiting for this!

  • @andypocalypse
    @andypocalypse Před 3 lety

    I still have my mk1 1.6 zetec running like a boss and I love it so much.

    • @andypocalypse
      @andypocalypse Před 3 lety

      litterally the silver 5dr you showed... but I have plans for it :D

  • @williamsclio378
    @williamsclio378 Před 4 lety +1

    Enjoyed and very informative, just a heads up though you failed to mention the ST170 special edition that they did before the Focus RS Mk1

  • @tannervermule4730
    @tannervermule4730 Před 4 lety +5

    Recently became a fan an I'm loving it. Great job to everyone who worked to produce the episode

  • @joealex65
    @joealex65 Před 4 lety +105

    Ford Focus RS be like: HeAdGaSkEt 👀

    • @euangreenlees4294
      @euangreenlees4294 Před 4 lety +2

      Damn out here with the mcm references hahahahah

    • @linkstale
      @linkstale Před 4 lety

      thank god for the recall on those

    • @owen_cord
      @owen_cord Před 4 lety +1

      @@euangreenlees4294 haha nope pretty much every RS had a bad head gasket lol

    • @MrYadamnare
      @MrYadamnare Před 4 lety

      Owen Cordes nah only til half 17 that’s why newer ones had more mark up.

    • @powerwill8748
      @powerwill8748 Před 4 lety

      Head A gasket lol I don't wanna wait for my Ford focus to be over!!!!!!😂😂

  • @shauncampbell969
    @shauncampbell969 Před 4 lety

    In trying to choose between a Miata and a Focus. In France I drive a Ford, but never have driven a Miata. Good video. All the best Shaun of NYC

  • @TheSilentAssassin99
    @TheSilentAssassin99 Před rokem

    13:44 the wrap on that focus is so dope🔥🔥

  • @The_GamingChef
    @The_GamingChef Před 4 lety +136

    What about in 2012 when EVERY automatic transmission in the focus was breaking down?

    • @Chrisarch117
      @Chrisarch117 Před 4 lety +3

      Lol just had my clutch replaced in my 2014 Focus at 116,000 miles. Just out of warranty, had to pay $2359 out of pocket. Thankfully my transmission control module failed at 80,000 miles so that was covered.

    • @reyfuentes4572
      @reyfuentes4572 Před 4 lety +1

      @@Chrisarch117 wait is it a manual or automatic?

    • @TheParanoidGiraffe
      @TheParanoidGiraffe Před 4 lety +9

      You mean every single automatic Ford Fiesta and Focus between 2012-2016 with the DPS6 tranny. Millions of people were sold a fucking piece of shit lemon, and Ford knew it since 2012, as reflected by internal documents.

    • @nintendofreak2211
      @nintendofreak2211 Před 4 lety +3

      @@reyfuentes4572 Fords 6 speed power shift transmission is an automatically shifted manual transmission. They have a strange clutch set up by having two of everything; clutch, pressure plate, throw bearings. All in one clutch pack. That funky setup is what fails on all the transmissions

    • @The_GamingChef
      @The_GamingChef Před 4 lety +5

      My wife has had 4 new transmissions put in the car under warranty and received a settlement check from Ford from the lemon law. There's a group lawsuit agaisnt them that can be joined on

  • @goranEE9
    @goranEE9 Před 4 lety +24

    6:24 "... and a Kona edition that came with a bicycle... led to the first ever automaker issued bicycle recall." I am still laughing :) .

  • @isaakwelch3451
    @isaakwelch3451 Před 4 lety

    Can confirm. My svt isn't all that fast but its handling is amazing and its one of my favorite cars to drive

  • @BDAWGDGA
    @BDAWGDGA Před 4 lety

    see now thats how you do an add in an episode great job!!!

  • @jaidenkeranen5774
    @jaidenkeranen5774 Před 4 lety +23

    I’ve been replacing my Timing belt to get my 02 SVT back to tip top shape today! Was extremely happy to see this video, thanks @DonutMedia !

    • @danielgarcia-dt7fy
      @danielgarcia-dt7fy Před 4 lety +1

      So today I was going to replace the air filter on my 05 zx4 ses and I basically had to remove the wheel and front bumper to remove half the intake system just to replace the filter soo how hard was it to do the timing belt on the svt

    • @angelgjr1999
      @angelgjr1999 Před 4 lety +1

      daniel garcia that sounds like a nightmare. It takes me 5 minutes to change my air filter in my mustang gt :)

    • @danielgarcia-dt7fy
      @danielgarcia-dt7fy Před 4 lety +1

      Angel Gutierrez yeah because it’s a compact car like Porsche and at the same time I still love my car and how good it looks

    • @isaakwelch3451
      @isaakwelch3451 Před 4 lety +1

      Over 200k miles and my 03 svt is still good as new

    • @danielgarcia-dt7fy
      @danielgarcia-dt7fy Před 4 lety

      @@isaakwelch3451 nice imma start looking to buy a svt soon maybe in a year and a half or two

  • @twitchyg1373
    @twitchyg1373 Před 4 lety +77

    Where's America's first focus ST the sedan one from like 05 had an engine less powerful than the SVT and a wing kinda like a wrx

    • @Matt_TX
      @Matt_TX Před 4 lety +3

      the zx4?

    • @twitchyg1373
      @twitchyg1373 Před 4 lety +1

      @@Matt_TX yes that's it the zx4 st

    • @danielgarcia-dt7fy
      @danielgarcia-dt7fy Před 4 lety

      @@Matt_TX yeah that's the one I have

    • @danielgarcia-dt7fy
      @danielgarcia-dt7fy Před 4 lety +1

      @@twitchyg1373 yeah that's the one I have

    • @isaakwelch3451
      @isaakwelch3451 Před 4 lety

      @@danielgarcia-dt7fy they're shitty. I have an 03 svt and an 05 st and driving the st just makes me miss my svt

  • @utarunkumar7079
    @utarunkumar7079 Před 4 lety

    bro your to energytic....what a voice u have ...mind blowing

  • @tuxlovesyou
    @tuxlovesyou Před 2 lety +3

    I love my clapped-out 2010 five-speed Focus SE so much! Still bumping against the 110 mph factory governor at 220k miles with no signs of slowing down

    • @MidnightMarrow
      @MidnightMarrow Před rokem +2

      I feel like clapped out would indicate it's showing signs of slowing down lol. That said I recently got a 2012 5 speed Focus SE and I do love the MPG it's getting but do kinda wish it had more than 160HSPRS however being as light as it is, it's not too bad I suppose. Kinda miss what my Impala could do considering it's weight / size but the reason I even got this Focus is due to the transmission starting to fail and needing to replace gaskets n such and for just a lil more to fix that I got this lil dood. Has 148k on it already and I'm hoping with what I've heard others say, they seem to last well beyond and with it being manual, no dreaded auto trans issues.

  • @ChocolateWarfare
    @ChocolateWarfare Před 4 lety +33

    As a current owner of a 2017 Focus ST, I appreciate this video greatly! It's just unfortunate that Ford isn't focusing on the states no more. I would have loved to enjoy the newer ST as they've improved everything! Oh well, what can ya do😆

    • @meganmaryanski8578
      @meganmaryanski8578 Před 4 lety +7

      They need to make a version with a auto with paddle shifters. Had to get rid of my focus after losing my leg to cancer. Replaced it with a mustang and just drive w the paddles

    • @garrettboland9730
      @garrettboland9730 Před 2 lety

      How do you like it?

    • @ChocolateWarfare
      @ChocolateWarfare Před 2 lety +1

      @@garrettboland9730 I just hit 62k miles and it’s been a great daily driver so far. My ST is completely stock, about the only modifications I’ve done is aftermarket radio, speakers and subs.
      If you’re in the market for an ST, One thing I would recommend is getting an extended warranty that covers the car til 100k miles. It’s came in handy for me, as I had 2 sensors failed on me and costed $800 in total. However, the extended warranty has helped me with all that and more.
      Overall, I enjoy my ST and have no regrets. It’s not the fastest thing in the world, but it still brings me smiles all these years of ownership. Hope this help😂🙏

  • @Hollows244
    @Hollows244 Před 4 lety +14

    Wait, the Saleen N2O edition was a thing? Thought some dude just riced out his Focus on Craigslist

  • @FireTurtailGaming
    @FireTurtailGaming Před 9 měsíci

    proud owner of an 03 SVT, runs great and still kicks ass today.

  • @bbman2517
    @bbman2517 Před 2 lety

    I own a SVT Focus and it is so much fun.

  • @stefanandreipopa6681
    @stefanandreipopa6681 Před 4 lety +8

    I love the fact that Donut make their sponsorship segment so cool

  • @CassidyMartin1028
    @CassidyMartin1028 Před 4 lety +67

    The 5 cylinder focus is my favorite simply because it's a 5 cylinder 😂😂

    • @santiagoperez2094
      @santiagoperez2094 Před 4 lety

      6 its the magic number ma boi

    • @dodieoinst4598
      @dodieoinst4598 Před 4 lety

      @@santiagoperez2094 but it's not on between 4 and 6, that's the caviat.

    • @Jokkmokkft
      @Jokkmokkft Před 4 lety +4

      It's å Volvo engine 😎

    • @dodieoinst4598
      @dodieoinst4598 Před 4 lety +3

      @@Jokkmokkft, therefore: It is good. Case and point!

    • @Dubz0408
      @Dubz0408 Před 4 lety +2

      @@Jokkmokkft I had a volvo s60r which that engine came from. Still miss it...
      czcams.com/video/wu3-_VKULZU/video.html

  • @twiellie
    @twiellie Před rokem +4

    For those that don't know, the Focus ST in Europe was the same as our SVT here in North America at least for the Mk1's.

  • @JoseJimenez-pn9tt
    @JoseJimenez-pn9tt Před rokem +1

    Tengo un Focus del 2016, no me arrepiento de comprarlo, se que no es deportivo pero camina duro y es muy confiable.

  • @_rn_3861
    @_rn_3861 Před 4 lety +32

    Okay , all Fun and games with the ford focus , but goddamn , that was a nice foot-burnout Man!

  • @xugg8959
    @xugg8959 Před 4 lety +4

    Thanks for uploading, wasn’t having a good day but this brightened my day.

    • @Eeter26
      @Eeter26 Před 4 lety

      thanks cum gaming, very cool

  • @DethMayDie
    @DethMayDie Před 3 lety

    I've got an 07 3 door 5 speed and I love it

  • @Avrielfer
    @Avrielfer Před 4 lety +1

    The horse pork cracked me up man i love this dude and the editors

  • @kazukinakoshima
    @kazukinakoshima Před 4 lety +4

    Watched every episode and this is the earliest I've been to a Up To Speed!

  • @gameboyterrorysta6307
    @gameboyterrorysta6307 Před 4 lety +15

    The most important thing about focus was combination of low price and rear multilink suspension.

  • @k2a2l2
    @k2a2l2 Před rokem

    had no idea that saleen focus existed, i love it

  • @tymtrppr3
    @tymtrppr3 Před 4 lety

    I love my 2013 ST. Its a lot of fun to drive

  • @Toby_Powell
    @Toby_Powell Před 4 lety +7

    Your editing skills are out of this world 😂😂