Bill's new 2016 Focus RS

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Short first post for it. Not much you can do with a brand new car.

So for the first Mods.

October 10th, 2015: I PM'd John and asked for one. John said he'd give me the first one.

July 9th, 2016: John Delivers.

Thats my "build" for the RS so far. 11 Miles on the clock when I first saw it.

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And just a few snaps from the first day of ownership.

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Talked to John, will be getting some tint later this week, for better heat resistance without having to go so dark I may look into the Ceramic tint options, but not sure how much those are so John is looking into that for me. And a later-on a tow hook mount that lets me run a front plate without having to drill the bumper.
 

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I haven't really noticed it. Ford pipes sound into the cabin, so it may be hiding those noises.

I wish there was a way to turn that noise off and just get real intake noise. But will have to see as the car gets around more. It is possible to turn on Global Close/Open with an IDS tool. Which lets you lower or raise the windows with the Key Fob. And thats definitely something I'm interested. I may check with John on that when I'm in for the Tint.

Example of the Global Open/Close feature on the RS. Europe gets it, and its apparently just a software switch in the programming to turn it on.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ImjqFaZDD28
 

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And the first planned mod is going to probably be a Winter Tire set. I'll probably order them closer to Fall though. Looks like a set of 18x8 rims with 235/40/18 LM-32's is going to be about $1330.

Might see if Discount tire can do better. There are rims I like more, but they are about $40 more per rim.

The rims are only 20lbs though. So lightweight is great.
 

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looks nice. i like the color o dem brembos.

do you need 18s to clear the calipers? skinnier and 17 is probably cheaper and better for winter.

Yep, it looks like 18's are required to clear the front brakes.

Part of me is wonder on the fitment of the normal Focus ST 18" rims. If they fit, I'll pick-up a used set of those instead of spending the $$$ on new 18x8" rims. I think its 18x8" @ 45mm offset. Trying to remember what the stock ST wheels are right now, I'll have to start searching.

I'll look at them later on in the year after I've recovered from dropping the downpayment. lol.
 

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come on, arent you thirsty? Im sure you could find a 7/11 30 miles away to grab a mountain dew or something :rofl:

I might find a ticket on the way there too. lol. I shall have to curb my enthusiasm.

Congrats. I am jelly!

If you are Jealous of my RS I'd trade your R8 for my RS. :noes:
 

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