MKIIIRS Focus RS Build Thread

[MKIIIRS]

First day picked up from the dealer.

Did a quick photoshoot.

 

[MKIIIRS]

First quick mod, shorty antenna installed on the Focus RS.

 

[airjor13]

Congrats Zach! she is beautiful!

 

[MKIIIRS]

Congrats Zach! she is beautiful!

Thanks Jonathan.

 

[MKIIIRS]

The Focus RS is getting a custom clear bra installed.

 

[BIGSRTURBO]

They say to take that sticker off the right side of the intercooler cuz it causes heat soak. Supposed to just peel right off!

 

[MKIIIRS]

They say to take that sticker off the right side of the intercooler cuz it causes heat soak. Supposed to just peel right off!

I didn't realize its a sticker, thought it was a metal piece. I'll have to take a look.

 

[BIGSRTURBO]

I didn't realize its a sticker, thought it was a metal piece. I'll have to take a look.

Yeah I don't know why they did it but Cobb discovered it why dynoing. Was causing heat soak.

 

[MKIIIRS]

Got the windows tinted with 3M Crystalline.

 

[BIGSRTURBO]

Got the windows tinted with 3M Crystalline.

Looks great!!!

 

[MKIIIRS]

Looks great!!!

Thanks.

 

[MKIIIRS]

Just installed seat bottom covers. Purchased these off of Amazon, they were designed for the regular Focus.

 

[MKIIIRS]

Husky Liners Floor Mats arrived and installed.

 

[MKIIIRS]

Installed front and rear dash cam.

 

[MKIIIRS]

Install the pedal spacer.

Stock vs. Spacer Pedal Height.
About 3" from the floor.

About 3.1875" from the floor.

Installed Spacer

 

[GhostRS]

How do you like the feel now?

 

[MKIIIRS]

How do you like the feel now?

Even though the spacer was only 1/4 inch, you can actually feel the difference while driving, especially when your foot hovers above the pedal. It took me a good day to get used to the new height. I say overall its a great mod and for $30 its worth it.

 

[BIGSRTURBO]

Even though the spacer was only 1/4 inch, you can actually feel the difference while driving, especially when your foot hovers above the pedal. It took me a good day to get used to the new height. I say overall its a great mod and for $30 its worth it.

I had my pedal spacer on and also liked the way it felt but have since took it off because since the gas pedal is full plastic since it does not have the floor to rest on anymore a few guys have broke the gas pedal in half leaving them stranded. When we floor it we don't realize how hard we floor that pedal and if there is no support behind it then it just snaps with a spacer.

 

[MKIIIRS]

I had my pedal spacer on and also liked the way it felt but have since took it off because since the gas pedal is full plastic since it does not have the floor to rest on anymore a few guys have broke the gas pedal in half leaving them stranded. When we floor it we don't realize how hard we floor that pedal and if there is no support behind it then it just snaps with a spacer.

I agree, the plastic pedals do feel cheaply made. Did you end up getting the no-piston spacers too?