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@markbrennan9821
11 ай бұрын
Love seeing an ST on the channel. I’ve got the MK3, love it, but the MK2 sounds well better
@Lawbosstv
11 ай бұрын
For 3-5k price range, the focus st is definitely one of best value-for-money cars along with the ep3 civic type r and astra vxr. Price on all seem to be going up.
@craigmorgan4676
11 ай бұрын
Wot about the c30 2.5 t5 brother?🤔👊🦾🦾🦾🇿🇦
@lunatiy
11 ай бұрын
@@craigmorgan4676 it's the same car as focus st mechanically speaking
@1dameister1
11 ай бұрын
@@craigmorgan4676 There is one tiny problem with that..... they are very rare, if you're lucky you will find one in really good condition, but that will be the last one in that condition and price.
@Roginator007
11 ай бұрын
Well done Ben, looks very well now mate. You're right about the RS tax, which means cars are going to be neglected.
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
Shame isn’t it mate. I think manufacturers need to have a look at themselves really and stop extorting people 🤔
@ChrisFEJackson
11 ай бұрын
Ford 'tax' on parts don't they realise they are affecting Ford fans & enthusiasts who have been loyal I'd say, for years.
@K1scarcrazy
11 ай бұрын
RS tax
@DjNikGnashers
11 ай бұрын
@@K1scarcrazy Ford know all about the fanboys, which is why they charge so much for parts. There's a sucker born every minute.
@JIMWSMITH
11 ай бұрын
What a cracking car that has made and to think it was lying dead on a drive . Great outcome 👊
@MartinPettitt-vn6wk
11 ай бұрын
My son has a Ford st he had three over the years and the smile on his face says it all brilliant cars and we just ordered disc and pads for 180 for all sides the price for part is good and the sound is mental
@silverwheeltheworld
11 ай бұрын
I bought my MK2 ST for 3.4k and I’ve often thought about how good value for money wise it is, often been on drives with mates and it’s punched well above it’s weight, made 320bhp on the dyno with various mods and a set of BC coilovers and I honestly can’t imagine it being outclassed by an RS, definitely not an extra 20 grand more anyway, it’ll never be as special and I would love the LSD, but for the cost of them, what a mega bit of kit
@larsson7709
11 ай бұрын
Enjoyed your ST journey Ben ..different car now 👍
@quikshiftmedia470
10 ай бұрын
Can’t beat a focus st. I own a white one like that myself and for the money and the sound I think it’s pretty good. Mine also is in need of some tlc been sat in my garage for the past year but hopefully next April it will be back out again to I can start on mending it. Would be nice to keep it going as long as I can they do sound great and feel fast when the turbo kicks in. But better with a little more punch for sure
@kevinhannaford6414
11 ай бұрын
Hi Ben, has your partner in crime “Doris” done a runner, really miss the banter between you two, your doing a good job on yr own keep it going, great content.
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
We won’t be seeing Lee for the foreseeable unfortunately mate. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
@RatchetMonkey
11 ай бұрын
Good old RS tax Benj. Had a blue ST many moons ago for a weekend car, couldn't justify the performance for the MPG. It was horrendous. Only good things about it were it looked and sounded nice. Felt very....."lardy?" That's all I can describe it for. If you can get one cheap enough it's an alright car. Great content
@Rimviuxx
11 ай бұрын
You both organic people. I remember when you said we dont have a clue about the car how to fix or what ever, we review as the drivers :) these videos hook me up :) you where diferent :) Things sucks when people not have but must turn to the popular way to boost the things 😵💫
@mjjr1000
11 ай бұрын
4:55 well said manufacturers do need to sort it out.
@lastexile1187
11 ай бұрын
Great video highlighting the value of the ST vs RS and the stupidity of RS parts (mainly down to their limited production figures i think) and good to see a dyno run of this car at last. I thought Gary flashed it with a cp320 map? Any idea why it didnt get even close to that figure?
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
Not entirely sure mate, maybe a mixture of fuel, older car, maybe slightly dirty injectors and what not as I know Jay's brother ran this on Asda 95 quite a lot when he drove it around for a year or so! Thanks for watching mate
@lastexile1187
11 ай бұрын
@@EVILGT honestly its just their remaps from what ive seen over the years on various cars, theyre "safe" as theyre not customized maps as such. It wouldnt surprise me if the RS did something similar on this dyno, i wouldnt go blaming the ST - a forge or turbosmart actuator + 440 or 550cc injectors would give it the push to 320bhp or so but maybe not on this map...might be more content for you? Test the actuator and/or injectors?
@darranjsamuel3063
11 ай бұрын
Great honest video Ben ! your smashing it mate 🙌🙌🙌
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
Thanks mate 👍🏼
@benlaughton9676
11 ай бұрын
Your smashing it benji keep up the hard work. Hope Lee isn’t buying too many new coats ! 😂
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
😅 thanks mate 🙏🏻 he’s on holiday probably sunbathing in one mate you know what he’s like 🤣👍🏼
@tonypressley130
11 ай бұрын
I own a mk2 rs and st. St maxed on stock engine parts 340 my rs with bolts on and a remap is 600hp they drive very similar but it’s the power limits on the st that holds it back. The rs way more fun
@roccostiff2444
11 ай бұрын
I got an ST 250 at stage 2 running around 296, but the 250 just don’t hold boost or tune Great, but they are absolutely bags of fun tbh, great stuff bud 👍
@Lashley7
11 ай бұрын
3-4k ANY 2.0 TFSI VW Audi group car. Tuneable, somewhat reliable, and relatively quick from factory. Great example a Leon FR. 200BHP stock, highly tuneable and 5 doors!
@Seanwebb68
11 ай бұрын
You should try a stage2/3 astral h VXR with a rarb and a Remus exhaust. I have driven the focus ST, RS and the VXR and I preferred the VXR but it's personal choice at the end of the day.
@nathanhewitt3920
11 ай бұрын
Was allways the way back in the day with fords thou, when you had a L or GL and your mate had a RS model you just new he was the boy 😎 people pay for the badge
@jamesalves1490
11 ай бұрын
Would rather buy a astra vxr for the money as they are 240 bhp standard and they are a lot off fun had a cupple now and they are great driving experience
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
Never driven one in fairness, sounds like that with a 5 pot would make a great combo!
@jamesalves1490
11 ай бұрын
@EVILGT I think you need to get one on the channel they are good fun and the torque steer is just great you need to experience the drive of one I think you would enjoy it if you enjoy the drive of the st bud
@shaunsnyman5107
12 сағат бұрын
Opel is unreliable
@Its_Captain_Kirk
11 ай бұрын
My 535d cost me 4k and has 315 bhp lovely and smooth, fast as and reliable
@The-Audi-driver
11 ай бұрын
I paid 5.5 for mine car. I did look at the ST. But I went with the Audi A3. My seats are good, alcantara with leather trim with adjustability to height n back.
@Emilthehun
11 ай бұрын
After I sold my srt4 , I really wanted something. So I was gonna buy an st , but after reading the nightmare stories about the problems , I looked at the rs. But couldn't justify the price for the car. Ended up with a corvette 😂. I know it's totally different, but it's what it is.
@nickhart9141
11 ай бұрын
Your bang on mate I’ve been saying it for years for the money you cannot get a better car than a focus st I’ve had 3 of them.
@flippingcarsrepairs
11 ай бұрын
That bissel is spot on thats what ive used for years 👍👍👍
@DriveWithAndy
11 ай бұрын
Good video and well out out together. The points about the ST and RS do make a lot of sense. Especially if bjying more for the sense of driving and not bothered about the aesthetics
@dcremappinguk307
11 ай бұрын
Doing a great job 🙌 was a pleasure working with you.
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
Likewise mate. Thanks again 🍻
@bantamNeil12
11 ай бұрын
Uncle Benji another great ST content video buddy...Top work yet again m8 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@jimbobjameshecks
11 ай бұрын
10 mins tho Ben 😮😅 gotto get ya filming head on !!
@88tmilko
11 ай бұрын
Love these cars! I have a MK5 R32 from that era, that was the best years for hatchbacks.
@Two_Phones_Eddie
11 ай бұрын
I have a mk5 R32 but the best hatchbacks have got to be 90’s cars…Clio Williams, R5 GTT, Pulsar Gti-R etc etc 😎
@88tmilko
11 ай бұрын
@@Two_Phones_Eddie can’t argue with that Sir👍
@davidwood4271
11 ай бұрын
Great video I've got a focus st mk 2 love it ❤
@bmxaholic7600
11 ай бұрын
My a4 b7 2.0tfsi sline se 220Hp stage 2 at 330😬 with a quattro system comes in less than 4k with mods and it would eat ur st and probably rs , shares the same engine as an s3 basically
@Rocknrollrecoverist
11 ай бұрын
Great wee video The Focus is an awesome wee motor I think the MK1 would be somewhat i would be looking at myself when I finally get my licence
@pauljohnson9326
11 ай бұрын
Of all the cars in the world I do love the focus ST they are amazing cars but a lil thirsty and I wouldn't call the upkeep cheap. Apart from that it has to be the Nissan GTR. Great job on this car mate you did an amazing job well done.
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
Thanks very much 👍🏼
@alannorman1773
11 ай бұрын
Nice one Benji. Regards from Northwich 😂
@DavidJones-ls6jy
11 ай бұрын
Shoukd rename this channel 'Evil Benji's GT show' smashing it buddy. Keep up the good work.
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
Thanks mate 🙏🏻
@FordMatt647
11 ай бұрын
Nice work on the st Benji your mate jay will be well Happy with it keep Smashing the content 👍🏻
@keithstapleton7805
11 ай бұрын
Collins maps usually give 280-295bhp depending on hardware and fuel. The ST is a fantastic car (much more refined than the Astra H VXR) and the everyday driving choice, but the RS is so much more special. You’re right on parts prices, but a decent RS is at least £25k, a decent ST same age more like £10k on a good day. You’ve made a silk purse out of that sows ear which is good to see.
@asifnoaman8978
11 ай бұрын
shame because I trashed one in my VXR. Slow cars out of the box and the seats are terrible
@keithstapleton7805
11 ай бұрын
@@asifnoaman8978 if you say so 😂
@u04pww2
11 ай бұрын
A decent ST isn't anywhere near 10k, literally half that gets you a nicely modified one which will be quicker than an RS. It will never handle as well as an RS or look as good but for the price it's brilliant.
@keithstapleton7805
11 ай бұрын
@@u04pww2 quicker than a standard RS, can't touch a modified one.
@u04pww2
11 ай бұрын
@@keithstapleton7805 plenty of modified STs that will beat modified RS, you can buy a forged ST with RS turbo and LSD for 7k.
@CaptainBosh4
11 ай бұрын
For that money I'd be buying a mk5 golf gti. But agreed the focus looks & sounds great.
@777spectre.
11 ай бұрын
Great work on these white fords mate ,both the focuses have been totally transformed 👏👏
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
❤️❤️❤️
@dtulip8
11 ай бұрын
Very much making me miss my old orange ST. Sold it a few weeks ago in the hope of buying an RS, though maybe I’m not so sure now! Might buy another ST and use by bigger fund for a V8 something or other
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
Get another ST and a B7 RS4 👌🏼 Great garage that 🍻
@F4Insight-uq6nt
11 ай бұрын
I can imagine you could make an ST as quick as an RS for less than 10K. Obviously it wouldn't be an RS and when it comes to value that matters.
@DjNikGnashers
11 ай бұрын
Yep, the Ford RS tax, adds 10k to the value of a shoddy, cheapo, very ordinary Focus.
@andygriffiths4910
11 ай бұрын
Great video Ben, top bit of automotive journalism that!
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
Thanks mate
@adyg8221
11 ай бұрын
Focus RS tax is crazy prices. Even worse here in Australia as we can’t get nothing here no more from ford there terrible for support they won’t even order things in for you. Have a couple of shops with limited parts. I’m trying to get coolant hoses but with £250 postage alone is just ridiculous. But I’ll have to pay it as there’s none In Australia ,rant over great channel loved the rs build mate
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
That’s not great at all is it?! 🥲 thanks for watching mate 👍🏼
@mattclough2711
11 ай бұрын
Video is that what it is..... we need consistency
@scalecrawlnl
11 ай бұрын
Of course a like for your video uncle Benji! Great turnaround of the Ford, was in a bit of a state really and now it is very cool. Thank you and perhaps as an idea, the exhaust specialist form Scotland where you went with the Audi, maybe they have something a bit special for this car to complete the EVIL GT rebuild 😊 Regards to Lee, cheers✌
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
Maybe mate yeah! Always love an excuse to get up to Scotland and see the Stainless Creations boys!
@carllamb6711
11 ай бұрын
As always Ben great content mate you have done an amazing job on the car🚗
@kafarske123
11 ай бұрын
I love the focus st. But if it was my mobey, i would get a Volvo s40 or v50 t5 instead. Its the focuses sister car, so its basicaly the exact same, the engine is Even from Volvo. Its Just as unable, Just as fun to drive, and Even more comfy. And whit the Volvo, you can escape the hot boi look, and most importanly, it comes whit AWD. You should defenetly have a look at that 😁
@martynturner442
11 ай бұрын
They remapped my van. Great job
@maddercustom
11 ай бұрын
We got our focus st for £1900 😂 the price talks though 🙄
@ektrolleyboy
11 ай бұрын
Has Lee exited the building for good now? Or just while he’s sorting his other business’. On a side note: That car is looking awesome now! So much better than its chav spec’.
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
We won’t be seeing Lee for the foreseeable future mate unfortunately. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻
@ektrolleyboy
11 ай бұрын
@@EVILGT Ahhh. That’s a shame! Hope you’re still buddies though?!
@dalemorrison4688
11 ай бұрын
Surely that video was sped up there when it focused on the Speedo, it pulled from 40 to 150mph in about 6 seconds.
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
Some dyno’s run and calculate differently mate 👍🏼 that isn’t the real world performance no
@johncowie3092
11 ай бұрын
But it was not a rant it was an absolutely on the ball discussion on how ridiculous the price of parts can be
@scottwright3567
11 ай бұрын
You can definitely make an ST quicker than a RS just probably not from take off. Biggest mistake I ever made was getting rid of my ST
@TBat0431
11 ай бұрын
Nice one BenJ - pissing it down in Northwich tonight 😢❤
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
Same here in Warrington Mate!
@acorndogs904
11 ай бұрын
Evil gt catch up time Leeroy got his new coat yet
@johnrowell942
11 ай бұрын
Nice map and will done to everyone for saving this ST
@bradmarshall8363
11 ай бұрын
I’ve just invest in a 08 st-3 £4000 on the dot you can get much more car for 4 grand than an st
@JamesCorson2012
11 ай бұрын
At 4k Mazda 3 MPS is a good alternative. Tunable to 400hp for not much money. However that ST looks shit hot ❤
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
Same car underneath that isn’t it? Minus the engine of course
@chrismaguire719
11 ай бұрын
2.3 4 pot turbo in the Mazda with ford stamped all over the engine. LSD gearbox in them as well
@TBat0431
11 ай бұрын
We all backing jordan Thompson tonight 🥊
@jbigs6210
11 ай бұрын
Look like a serial killer in that phum nail 😂
@lenep9985
11 ай бұрын
Still such a good lookn car..... So tell us..has lee left? Is that why you had to sell the rs3...so you can keep the channel going? If so good 4u
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
A shit load more to it than that but yes effectively 👍🏼
@STEVEBHPDEVON
11 ай бұрын
Great cars the focus st I had a 5 door and so did the Mrs great value for money, top vid benji , is Lee to busy driving his gt3 to make it on the channel 😂
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
We won't be seeing Lee on the channel for the foreseeable mate unfortunately
@STEVEBHPDEVON
11 ай бұрын
@@EVILGT 😭😭😭
@rj.reliable
11 ай бұрын
3rd the one with the golden gun (long time supporter) 😎💪🧐🪖🤘
@carlbayley9053
11 ай бұрын
Ive got an st, love the video m8.
@DDuck777
11 ай бұрын
Got the money for an RS but don't have a garage and it will most likely get nicked parked outside. So it's a toss up between a circa 5/6k VXR or ST or fiesta ST. Something I'm not dropping 25k on wondering if it's getting scratched up.
@philhodgson4752
11 ай бұрын
Owned a mk1 rs focus for a couple of years and the 'rs' tax on parts is a pisstake. They are nowt special once you see past the stick on parts and fancy engines. Nice car to drive but not worth the stupid cost of parts
@scousehousemaffia4289
11 ай бұрын
Chat with Ben while undertaking a truck🤫🥵🤣
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
I was getting on to the motorway there in fairness 🤣👍🏼
@dashdastardly
11 ай бұрын
Must have a filing cabinet for all those certificates by now.
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@GazMoby
11 ай бұрын
Very enjoyable as always 👍
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@markdoyle6414
11 ай бұрын
I have a MK3 mr2 roadster and parts for that can be silly.
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
Rare beasts them 👌🏼
@markhouston3404
11 ай бұрын
If youre going to buy a car and keep it standard, get the rs. If you wanna modify it then get the st.
@samtaylor3716
11 ай бұрын
Deffo narrated that ad for car vertical when the misses was in bed 😂
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣 it was about 4 in the morning!! 👍🏼
@eddiec438
11 ай бұрын
I've been telling ya for years... Mk2 ST the best value for money fun car ever.
@tiks1862
11 ай бұрын
Ide take a mk1 Leon cupra eveyday of the week
@andypower31
11 ай бұрын
2006 ish Renault megane rs/225. Better handling imo and cheaper to run
@mclarenformula5042
11 ай бұрын
Any thing Ford RS (especially cosworths) are becoming very expensive all things considered, only for collectors and the rich
@Rich.Aardvark
11 ай бұрын
Volvo C30 T5. Theres only 600 in the UK with 300 being manuals.
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
Share a lot of parts I believe 👍🏼
@geoff2109
11 ай бұрын
People forget the smax 2.5t and mondeo .
@Rimviuxx
11 ай бұрын
Guys you know your view stats better than anyone else... for me- youclost the track... 1 year ago yes , now its just not interesting...sometimes watching your videos anly because i run oit of my other 60+ chanels videos...my honest sugestion, sit down together and speak what you doing. This old car tuning crap done by other 20.000 youtubers already. You got your passion, soul. Thats why i start watching you, it was so organic. Now its just what ever. Sorry.
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
Can’t please everyone 🤷🏼♂️👋🏼
@callousjail447games4
11 ай бұрын
I’ll pick a golf mark 5 gti dsg over a focus st all day long
@shaunsnyman5107
12 сағат бұрын
Golf 5 engine is unreliable and it faded away the st is a legend
@greengrass9572
11 ай бұрын
It have a FIAT Coupe 20v Turbo for that money!
@jasonphilip2395
11 ай бұрын
I have that bissell that’s amazing
@stephenedwards2046
11 ай бұрын
Alright Ben when's ya go kart vid comin out
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
Go Kart video???
@flippingcarsrepairs
11 ай бұрын
Personally its not worth it thats wht i have a st3 similier engines sounds the same with a kit 👍👍👍
@Birmingham_racing
11 ай бұрын
For the price there's not a much a better sounding engine although Subaru can be argued
@SteezeMcQueen
11 ай бұрын
cannie beat a fast ford IMO great job benji
@jonah406
11 ай бұрын
Has Lee left the channel? It’s been a while since we’ve seen him??
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
We won’t be seeing Lee for the foreseeable unfortunately mate 👍🏼
@kysersoeze
11 ай бұрын
Are we getting some old astra gte content with that bumper in the backshot?
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
Maybe 👀👍🏼
@kysersoeze
11 ай бұрын
Let's hope so! needs more of the older stuff on KZitem 👍
@kjk1984
11 ай бұрын
Ummm, hate comments incoming, but astra g gsi???
@stephenstyles4938
11 ай бұрын
5 pot everyday all day long I have st ❤
@stephenstyles4938
11 ай бұрын
Like you say rs tax lol 😆 everyone wants to race you last night had m5 or m4 trying to race me and Mercedes
@garybest6606
11 ай бұрын
Wheres the rest of the astral gte?
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
It’s not our car mate
@brianshuker-wstf
11 ай бұрын
Great video ben ? Wheres lee hope he is ok m8
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
We won’t be seeing Lee for the foreseeable mate unfortunately. He’s great though mate. Currently away sunning it up 👍🏼
@matthewhaigh1650
11 ай бұрын
Volvo V50 T5 AWD
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
Dad had one of these. Mint car 👌🏼
@Ineedtoleavetheuk
11 ай бұрын
What's with the soft voice overs? 😂 felt like I was getting tucked into bed
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
It was about 4-5am and my missus was in bed 🤣👌🏼
@Ineedtoleavetheuk
11 ай бұрын
@@EVILGT all is forgiven, asmr car videos next!
@kieronearnshaw9521
11 ай бұрын
What’s the black mk2 Leon 👀
@EVILGT
11 ай бұрын
Been in the unit since Feb that 🤣👍🏼
@kieronearnshaw9521
11 ай бұрын
@@EVILGT collecting dust with the white one is it 😜
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