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Brutally Honest Review: 300bhp MK1 Focus RS
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So today we have a MK1 Focus RS on the channel for another Brutally Honest Review! This one is running 300bhp and is absolutely gorgeous.
Do you agree with my thoughts?
Let me know!
by the way... i know he said he doesnt have an instagram but yet i still tagged on at the start of the video.. thats because after the review i persuaded him to make one haha @liam.craig3
@itsleelockwood 6 жыл бұрын
Do you agree with my conclusion?
@bluudysgarage 6 жыл бұрын
itsLeeLockwood another great review lee! Won't be long and you can review my supra!
@ciaranburrows1914 6 жыл бұрын
yes
@stephenwhite3832 6 жыл бұрын
Yes dude, it was the hot hatch of it’s generation and still keeps pace today
@woooster17 6 жыл бұрын
Love all RSs... but the 2.5 5 cylinder engine wins!
@jonmorgan7626 6 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous car!! Mr McRae was great in the Mk1 focus......👌🏻
@yorkshirespastic 6 жыл бұрын
I agree mate used to have one with 330hp and loved it to bits. Nothing I've had since makes me want to take it out for a drive as much as the RS did. I want another! 😣
@WxM93 6 жыл бұрын
"Fkin hell he sits high done he" 😂 😂 Brilliant
@itsleelockwood 6 жыл бұрын
D Roberts 😂😂 true!
@WxM93 6 жыл бұрын
@@itsleelockwood loving the vids m8 keep them coming 😁
@siroberts6860 6 жыл бұрын
Id have the original wheels back on , and the pen is a cool little thing didnt know that about the mk1’s , thanks lee ❤️
@charlieyates7619 6 жыл бұрын
Not a microphone it’s the sensors for the alarm that’s why there’s one on each side
@B1gLe0 6 жыл бұрын
Charlie Yates ikr. Fucking millennials are clueless
@melondog82 6 жыл бұрын
MK 1 is still the best RS...a proper driver's car
@kjbaccordtypes1512 6 жыл бұрын
melondog82 it's a great car but your car knowledge doesn't go that far. As the rs500 mk2 is miles ahead of this car. And was and is 1 of the best hot hatches ever made. Sorry to burst your bubble. But there not even compare cars. And once again I love the mk1 rs.
@melondog82 6 жыл бұрын
KJB accord type s... Each To Their Own mate!! Its my opinion, If we all like the same shit it would be a boring place to live...I like the MK 1 that's why I've got one...an for the RS500 with only 101 made for the UK i wouldn't know I've not driven one
@gandhi1078 6 жыл бұрын
Have you driven all 3 then?
@melondog82 6 жыл бұрын
Lee C got the MK1 (so yes) MK2 yes...MK3 yes... mk2 500 No. I've been a mechanic for ford for 25 years so am lucky to have driven these cars. Even 85% of ford staff say that MK1 is the best looking RS and the MK2 is the worst looking...think ford lost their way with that one especially with the Mk2 RS 500 which looks like it's been on pimp My Ride with stuff just stuck allover it. MK3 is unbelievable to drive but it's lost its RS character. But these are just my opinions bud everyone's got a different opinion.
@melondog82 6 жыл бұрын
Lee C ....oh...the rs MK3 has got the looks ...not too over the top!
@sibon4797 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah can’t beat a fast ford 👌🏻👍🏻
@jungalist1987 6 жыл бұрын
Recaro’s have been in performance factory cars since waaaaaaay back 70’s at least , I’ve never seen sparco fitted to any other car but the mk1 RS
@Frocobo 5 жыл бұрын
Ford also put Sparco's in the Puma Racing. I've got a pair of them in a Capri. They hug you even more than the Sparco's in the Focus RS which I also own.
@woooster17 6 жыл бұрын
Another Ford review..and an RS, gets my vote! (Waaaay better than FYD) #justsaying
@mattywilliams8329 5 жыл бұрын
in the ghia model the seat height adjustment is a button below the seat, raising it electronically, much easier!
@robinj8092 6 жыл бұрын
That's not a microphone, that's a motion detector for the alarm as it's got an aftermarket alarm, I've got the exact same one in my EP3.
@garf4125 6 жыл бұрын
Those bloody bonnet locks. My mk2 st3 has a similar design.They work great till you mess with the bumper to do the intercooler or something, then they never work properly again. Don’t see many of these mk1 RS knocking about, bloody lovely car, excellent review.
@joshuatombstonegraves7493 6 жыл бұрын
I would love a Mk1 RS 😍, I just something about older style Fords.
@David_medium22 5 жыл бұрын
“ fuckin ell he sits high dun eh “ haha hahahaha made me laugh that , love your vids mate ya proper realistic an down to earth ... brilliant !
@stephenwhite3832 6 жыл бұрын
I’ve always had that seating issue with fords, the seats are just too high but I thought being 6ft4 it was just me but Ive owned 3 STs so cant be that bad lol
@bobble5924 4 жыл бұрын
I like the fact they are high I have a rare type of dwarfism and I don’t want to have to use all of the equipment for me to see over the seat im 5’1 and I can’t see over many cars so when I learn to drive I will probably drive one of these 👍🏽
@terryatkinson3182 6 жыл бұрын
A proper fun car well built. Not cheap now. I love the later cars with the 5cylinder engine, it sends shivers down the spine.
@GeorgeAusters 6 жыл бұрын
The MK1 and MK2 look so much better than the MK3 both inside and out
@TheRhodes76 6 жыл бұрын
George Austers couldn't agree more! If I see a mk3 driving towards me I think . . . Now is it an rs or is it an st? At least both mk1 and mk2 the stand out which in my eyes is how it should be!
@richboy900 5 жыл бұрын
Agreed. They also sound better
@connorjackson7508 3 жыл бұрын
You don’t know the actually power of these until you have been in one, unreal car
@DJ-yj5zs 6 жыл бұрын
Loved these since I was a kid... one day I will own one
@DRAINTVofficial 6 жыл бұрын
31k views in a week! Congrats man. Great review
@James-ek4bk 6 жыл бұрын
Hope you leaving your job works out, keep up the good work. Enjoy your videos greatly and so down to earth. Top Lad
@itsleelockwood 6 жыл бұрын
Jamie Quirk 🙏❤️
@wraystyle7116 6 жыл бұрын
Great review lee love the content buddy keep it coming 👍👍
@fookayou8607 3 жыл бұрын
For balance and grip and stability the mk1 was perfect
@paulatkinson4191 4 жыл бұрын
I've owned 2 of these cars and they are awsome to drive . I own a mk2 now which equally I love but the mk1 will always have a special place.
@zoesmith1755 6 жыл бұрын
The focus is actually a solid car. I had a mk2 (not RS) and so many things wrong with it in the end and it just kept going until eventually the clutch went and I had no choice but to scrap it as it needed £2000 worth of work doing
@TheSavageGarage 6 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car!
@lukejudge6008 6 жыл бұрын
Nice editing lee ;) I'd like to see you review an EP3 Type R they surprise a lot of people
@Andylindley1000 6 жыл бұрын
In corners when you get the dif working these are amazing!
@thomasemery2624 6 жыл бұрын
In my opinion one of your best videos to date! Keep it up mate 👊🏼
@itsleelockwood 6 жыл бұрын
Thomas Emery legend
@rscalvinb5492 6 жыл бұрын
Only ever owned the mk 2 but always loved the mk 1. Great video lee!
@Prime.Era. 6 жыл бұрын
Liked the ending of the video with the comparison to the mk2. Good touch lee lad!
@connerjacques889 6 жыл бұрын
Favourite full time KZfaqr by far! Keep up the good work
@connorwake8630 6 жыл бұрын
Love your vids keep it up
@TheKofitaGaming 6 жыл бұрын
Have you not watched his last video?
@connorwake8630 6 жыл бұрын
Kofita Gaming yes I have.
@4ftofflame 6 жыл бұрын
i've always like the reviews, don't know what it is but this one felt a bit more polished and professional, well done mate.
@Frocobo 5 жыл бұрын
Lovin' your passion mate. I have a Mk1 Focus RS with 350bhp which is about the limit for the brakes suspension and diff. I could turn the boost up and remap for about 380 but I reckon it'd ruin it. Top vid.
@brodieaamodt9181 6 жыл бұрын
Another great review Lee. Got to be honest I do prefer the MK2 RS cos of the sound from that incredible 5 pot and the looks, and also cos we never got the MK1 in Australia :(
@haunter4708 6 жыл бұрын
Don't care how good it is, there is no way in hell I'll ever own a car where I have to fuck about like that every time I get in it. 😂
@Need4vtec 6 жыл бұрын
30k Congrats mate
@teenageadventures6120 6 жыл бұрын
Love the detail you went in to on this lee, great video as always
@topgear931 6 жыл бұрын
Love the brutally honest reviews. Looking forward to seeing mode now you've quit your job
@sk8rjord1 6 жыл бұрын
Nice to see a review on this, I love the mk1 focus rs
@kylepetty5361 6 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic review mate. been watching you from start. :) keep it up lad
@kanielwoodward9708 6 жыл бұрын
Reviews are definitely getting better, keep it up👍🏼
@BarneyStoleMyKids 6 жыл бұрын
The only other car I've seen that kind of seat height adjuster on is a Corsa Sport. Not sure how common of a design it is.
@Adam-fx1df 6 жыл бұрын
One of the dream cars I would love! Can’t wait to see some at ford fair
@kiedystobyo9723 3 жыл бұрын
They put the hood lock in the transit as well
@mattwrall1334 4 жыл бұрын
I’ve had 1 bought it from Gordon’s of Bolton MC 03 OWD can’t remember number of it devastating getting rid of it to much trouble people trying to rob it
@LEWZR 6 жыл бұрын
Love these reviews!
@jaxx12345 6 жыл бұрын
love the vids as usual Lee, been watching for ages now and make an effort to watch every single one. Well happy you've decided to go for this full time, i will be wishing you to succeed all the way! i'd love to see you do a glanza v honest review, recently got one myself and absolutely love it. i'd love to see your (honest as ever) opinion!
@Djwatzy 6 жыл бұрын
I think it’s safe to say that there hasn’t been a bad Focus RS.... so far
@ryanelewis1379 6 жыл бұрын
getting better and better with these videos mate
@KyTaundry 6 жыл бұрын
Stunning car and very good review mate! Can't believe anyone would change the standard OZ racing alloys though! Just a personal opinion I guess!
@acutefox8636 6 жыл бұрын
My dream car!! Adore these!!
@ffrs1444 6 жыл бұрын
they never came with a pen thats been added and the silver heater dials are after market.
@mikeyward5005 6 жыл бұрын
that microphone is a sensor for the windscreen so if it gets smashed the alarm goes off
@leedyson2357 6 жыл бұрын
Love the video lee keep them coming
@deanl11 6 жыл бұрын
shes a beast nice video, all the best with the channel
@eurotom288 2 жыл бұрын
I would really rather have the Series One RS Turbo to be honest, they look a lot nicer I think?
@EagleKeeper86 3 жыл бұрын
It’s not actually a duratec engine. It’s just the 2.0 zetec with a turbo slapped onto it and a sporty exhaust, along with a LSD diff.
@TrayOne618 6 жыл бұрын
You talked about enjoying the suspension and how well it drove. I assume it's completely stock since the original owner wanted to keep it mostly standard right? Also what mods is it running to get 300hp? Great video btw!
@itsleelockwood 6 жыл бұрын
TrayToTheL bigger turbo etc etc!
@Simon78 6 жыл бұрын
Check out the auto English captions at 10mins 50sec!! Great review!!
@Simon78 6 жыл бұрын
“...you slow down for a condom you smell it steamed white...” ...what the heck!!
@RWoody1995 6 жыл бұрын
Know what you mean about the key, still in my first car (Fiesta MK6 1.25) and it has the same key which snapped when I was opening the petrol cap to refuel, lucky I don't leave refuels until so late I'd run out on the way home to get the spare key or else i'd be fuuuuuucked that day lol
@davidwright2723 5 жыл бұрын
Have thought of getting one for the weekend... always had a soft spot... you done the mk3 Lee ?
@steeccles3626 6 жыл бұрын
Great vid, awesome car. You have to do a MK3 review now, your still welcome to use mine next time I'm back in Warrington or if you ever head down south. Keep up the good work.
@itsleelockwood 6 жыл бұрын
Ste Eccles deffo man! Hit me up!
@a8id_six360 6 жыл бұрын
6:39 Lee is on the roof 😂😂
@sliderno1155 6 жыл бұрын
That ‘microphone’ is a ultrasonic sensor for an aftermarket alarm surely?
@waynecurtis7057 6 жыл бұрын
Basically a free loader, Butler in the buff lol +KZfaq a completely unskilled free loader. Knows fuck all about fixing cars! I watch for comedy 😂😂😂😂
@TapDancingOnYoFace 6 жыл бұрын
perfect video lee love your content you are the man
@royalzak2670 6 жыл бұрын
Imagine driving somebody else's car at fast speeds on a twisty road. This guy either has big balls or he's crazily confident in his driving skills...felt like he was gonna crash any minute...that was intense
@Sparkplugsteve 6 жыл бұрын
is your go pro in the waterproff case?
@wadecayton6348 6 жыл бұрын
Nice review ! Love the wheels
@THEQUINNEY 6 жыл бұрын
Mk 1 focus st170 come with a six speed gear box but the rs only comes with a 5 speed box y don’t get it me 🤔🤔🤔
@markrathbone2849 6 жыл бұрын
Id have the mk2 for the looks i think but id have the mk 1 over the mk3 .....top video ...
@waltermelonz2973 6 жыл бұрын
Nice review Lee. Awesome car as well 👍
@69bock69 6 жыл бұрын
well totally agree with all this vid, bonnet opening and key button are so stupid. I thought the car was really well put together, and very balanced ! And to be fair has aged really well. I do hate the blue steering wheel, rest though is class. you must must drive a cossie. And it must be at least 300hp plus. standard bit weak. as ford detuned them form 270hp . I've driven evo's n scoobies , but cossie are just hooligans! and next mk4r32 golf, drove one bought one! one of the sexiest engine noises ever. top vid and love these mate. now you have given up job smash these out 👍
@69bock69 6 жыл бұрын
yes lad!!!!!! have it , cider in hand ready to enjoy
@cameronhamilton67 6 жыл бұрын
Another great review Lee!
@53vw 6 жыл бұрын
Great review lad! Really professional
@Birmingham_racing 6 жыл бұрын
I do love these but prefer the mk2 just because of the 5 cylinder Volvo engine sound. If money was an issue I would get an st225
@Bun0892 6 жыл бұрын
Sick review awesome car looks mint!
@TheRhodes76 6 жыл бұрын
Great video Lee 👌
@DustyShedGarage 6 жыл бұрын
you sure thats a mucrophone mate? more likely to be an ultrasonic (i think thats what it is) for the alarm system, should have one on both sides.
@x1wcd781 6 жыл бұрын
Class review, gave a good impression of the car
@raz775 6 жыл бұрын
My favourite car! Keep the fords coming
@Trophy_R 6 жыл бұрын
Wonder what you would make of my R26.R , stage 1 with AST Coilovers?
@JDSjoel 6 жыл бұрын
What do you think of EP3's Lee? I currently have a mk7 Zetec S Fiesta and am thinking of changing it for one.
@itsleelockwood 6 жыл бұрын
JDSjoel I mean they’re good engines! But you know the rep they get 😂
@jasonhenderson9996 6 жыл бұрын
Great Video, Subscribed!
@blackflagpirate3444 6 жыл бұрын
Very nice car mate.Nearly Bought one 🏁🍻They drive really well and no artificial technology in The steering wheel giving true feedback.Think it has the cable clutch to rather than the hydraulic one.
@KC1989ify 6 жыл бұрын
Need for Speed Passion hydraulic clutch
@jonathanwright320 6 жыл бұрын
It's not a microphone mate, ultrasonic sensor for the alarm....
@itsleelockwood 6 жыл бұрын
Jonathan Wright is it?😂
@jonathanwright320 6 жыл бұрын
itsLeeLockwood easy mistake to make bud! Proper old school technology!! 😂
@jonathanwright320 6 жыл бұрын
By the way, really enjoying the videos! Much better than the blag workout videos from that fat southern ponce and his jarg fiesta! :-) And well done on choosing to go down the working for yourself route, i'm sure things will work out for you.
@darkclouds5261 6 жыл бұрын
Wicked upload lad #TEAMLOCKWOOD
@JMUDoc 5 жыл бұрын
300 hp at the front wheels? Hope you enjoy turning left...
@juniorsinnott6977 6 жыл бұрын
I do like them . good review mate
@andy110492 6 жыл бұрын
I was gonna buy one of these but using as a daily with kids didn't wanna reck the car and ended up getting a astra vxr. Once the kids have grown up i will have one for sure, good review too lee 👍🏼
@Luki1060 6 жыл бұрын
andy harper how do you find the vxr?
@andy110492 6 жыл бұрын
CRAIGWALKEER1 its good as a daily puts smile on my face when you put foot down has had a few mods, there not as bad as people say they are with the handling and the torque steer if you had fast fwd you know what to expect, had mine 4 months done just under 4000miles in it kick it head in on the weekend kids n misses love it only to get me by till insurance goes down for a evo
@zaink7037 6 жыл бұрын
andy harper how much are you being quoted for a Evo if you don't mind me asking? Was looking at some in a couple of years but the MR versions are going for a lot. Saw a cat D MR going for 17k. For that sort of money you could get a 3 year old BMW 330D. 5.4 secs to 60mph and get around 40 - 50mpg. 335D is around 4.7 secs but a remapped 330D would cut it. Not as cool as the Evo though. There's so many performance cars out there it's hard to pick 🤣. Been looking at TTS's, golf Rs and now 330 - 335Ds. At the moment I have a mk6.5 fiesta zetec s with a 1.6 diesel engine. Plan on saving up in a few years and get a nice performance car between 10 - 17k
@andy110492 6 жыл бұрын
Zain K Zain K £3000 on insurance but i have a claim only got two years of it left so hopefully will go down more once it cleared. Evo prices are going up im really picky i want a red or blue fq with half leather seats and 6speed box seen them go from 17k+ alot of money for a old car but as you said so much cooler and I've always wanted to own one since i was a kid so its a goal for me. Ttrs golf r get are nice but don't have that wow factor cause there alot around but you do get alot of bang for your buck and easy to get power from them
@zaink7037 6 жыл бұрын
andy harper Woah that is a lot for insurance. Golf Rs are common which I worry about as i believe a car with a 5 seconds 0 to 60 time and possibly affordable is just going to make it easier for some of those idiot boy racers to get and drive like idiots not having respect for other road users. The mk2 TTS are going for around £10 - 12k for a decent mileage one and those aren't as common probably rare. Saw a TTS a few days ago and you can easily tell its not a standard TT which I like. Audis however are overpriced which is something I hate. I do like your VXR but at the moment I need a cheap to run car
@DW94576 6 жыл бұрын
Lee the button is to make it more "rally sport" it's like you're starting your real rally car mate.
@juanmanuelevangelista1666 5 жыл бұрын
This is my fucking dream car
@techzonetzuk 6 жыл бұрын
Love me a good imperial blue focus rs ! Definitely think ford should of made the Mk6 fiesta ST in that colour instead of performance blue ! 😏
@Brucezamoose 6 жыл бұрын
Would you fancy reviewing a 300bhp mk1 mx5?
@harrisonkenward3555 5 жыл бұрын
Lovely car my dad had one quite a few years ago but someone crashed into us and wrote the car off classic will only go up in price good video but can't drive lol you should be having it in them corners
@stephenmurray2851 5 жыл бұрын
2:30 that's a laser emitter for the alarm, not an a microphone.
@riccccccardo 6 жыл бұрын
New rs major engine issues with block cracking in less then a year it was out MADNESS from ford. I had an escort mk4 ghia and mk 6 si escort never again will I own a ford if I can help it lol.
@hkrsescort 6 жыл бұрын
Yr hole. Wrong head gaskets.
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