HOT 460hp Ford Focus RS mk3 Trying to Stay Cool / Nürburgring

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[rstt]

Business idea: rental lockers at the Nordschleife entrance so people can clear out their backseats and trunks

[MicEE]

With 40+ laps in a 420bhp Focus RS I can assure you that this car is not operating properly if it is tuned to 470bhp, something is definitely wrong with that car…

[migsmigs]

I own a Mk3 RS with lots of mods. This looks around 390-400 bhp - full bolt-ons, not the 460 claimed. If its hot, I can see timing being pulled. They are also notorious to heat-up. I'm running a thicker rad and soon will install an oil cooler. Then after that you start to heat up the power steering.

[stevenbedocs]

Looks like it might be a Revo Stage 2 tuned MK3 with 440HP max, but on warm days it probably only running around 410HP. These engines are known to get really hot so for example Revo engineered a safety feature in their software which will auto reduce power if IAT or EGT climbs up to undesirable levels.

[gt]

About heating issues, I remember cranking the heat to the max to cool down the engine and opening the windows a bit to cool the cabin...

[timessix]

If I were you, Misha, I would seriously have a look in the car to see if there are any loose items. It can be really dangerous having things flying around when shit hits the fan.

[jimmmyjimbo]

Lovely car and great lap, but I doubt that this car has 460hp

[Shinkaaaa]

the feet cam falling down is getting iconic lol

[TossenBC]

Now we want to see the MK2 RS in action. (The one with 5 cylinders)

[samteague]

Lovely car but think it's carrying an issue - it seems to be low on power. My fiesta st with 215hp had higher top speeds going into Tiergarten and Schwedenkreuz on a hot evening. Hopefully it's an easy fix for the owner

[LoganSmith-qk]

For everyone wondering why it seems so slow in the higher gears is because the car is experiencing heat Soak from the Turbo. This is caused by the Turbo getting too hot and putting hot air back into the engine. Which normally can be fixed by an upgraded Intercooler. I had the same problem with my Focus ST at 30 PSI with the stock Intercooler. The ECU will detect hot temperatures in the engine bay caused by the Turbo and will cause the car to go in sort of a limp mode until it can properly get the engine to temperature. Which is why you see it struggling past 120 mph

[gosemonster]

Looks like Misha proves nearly every video: Upgrade Tires/wheels, Brakes, Cooling, then maybe horsepower mods only after the previous items. Also proves good driver with a properly sorted car more than makes up for the "MORE POWER" tune.

[lucwijngaard]

The Focus RS is such a beast! A rally car for the street!

[DmanDmax]

One of these days the feet GoPro will go under the breaking pedal and jam it.

[johnMpower]

After seeing yesterday the video of the M2 competition with 410hp (stock), this one seems to have 300hp. What a difference.

[alperdora]

I am watching all of your videos and love them. There is a common issue that modifications to upgrade the engine power are generally made without knowledge. We can also see that on your videos. Mostly these cars have always have a overheating problem. Cheaply made modifications brings these problems. I can understand that people does not want to spend more on the car but great power skill brings the hospital bills. There lots off cooling stuff that are sold after market like bigger and better radiators, oil radiators and racing coolants.

[codrut.]

No way this ford has 460 hp, it looks like less than 300

[kristian]

You inspire me to make it to the ring Misha. Hope to meet you one day!

[mikiz]

The thing i love the most about this videos is the fact that those car owners did a few burnouts or a few quarters pools and thought thay tested the car until micha gets in the driver seat and show them all the flaws of their cars and also what's it's capable of ❤

[JonathanGray_UK]

Cornering speeds at the beginning were amazing to see 😂