[{"id": 15944639, "authorName": "g33km4n (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g33km4n/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone and welcome to our auction for this 2018 Ford Focus RS. In my opinion the 2018 is the pinnacle of the mk3 RS. The head gasket issue had been fixed by the release of the 2018. It comes with a mechanical front differential and a few other year-specific improvements. This is also the Limited Edition in Race Red, a color that was only available on the 2018. A little less than 500 of these were made in Red and even less with the solid black roof.\r\nI purchased this car new in November of 2017 and have owned it ever since. Please bid confidently on this very special car and feel free to ask any questions you may have.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729895534, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15944724, "authorName": "dgs67", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dgs67/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Assuming you have as a daily driver correct? Based on mileage.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729896414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15944911, "authorName": "g33km4n (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g33km4n/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dgs67 correct she is my daily driver. And with COVID and WFH definitely not a lot of miles driven.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729898243, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15945105, "authorName": "JayDiesh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydiesh/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I live in California as such the smog rules here are strict.Is it possible to return to its stock tune/remove the Cobb tuning port. Without this the car would not pass a California smog inspection.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729900550, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15945113, "authorName": "JayDiesh", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jaydiesh/", "bidAmount": 4111, "content": "$4,111 bid placed by JayDiesh", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729900609, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15945296, "authorName": "g33km4n (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g33km4n/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JayDiesh Thanks for the bid. And also excellent question.\r\n\r\nAs a matter of fact, the car is 50-states legal. The tune from Mountune is a fixed map (not custom and not adjustable) and the kit (p/n 2536-M380-BLK) does not void the CARB compliance of the vehicle. Here is the executive order (D-727-3) to this effect:\r\nhttps://ww2.arb.ca.gov/sites/default/files/aftermarket/devices/eo/d-727-3.pdf\r\n\r\nAnd for more information here is the press release from Mountune about the performance upgrades for the RS, including the M380 kit:\r\nhttps://mountuneusa.com/blogs/news/the-first-10-second-focus-rs-in-the-world\r\n\r\nThis paragraph is specifically the important one:\r\n\"The M380 Performance Upgrade is not only 100% street legal (CARB E.O. #D-727-3), but more impressively, was certified by Ford to not void the vehicle\u2019s factory powertrain warranty coverage.\"", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729903007, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15945611, "authorName": "g33km4n (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g33km4n/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@JayDiesh Thank you for the bid and excellent question.\r\n\r\nThe car is 50-state street legal even with the tune installed and will not have any problem passing emission inspections, including in California. The Mountune performance kit installed (p/n 2536-M380-BLK) has a fixed tune (not custom and not user adjustable) and is certified to not void the CARB compliance of the vehicle. You can even go find the executive order to that effect on the CARB website and look up EO# D-727-3.\r\n\r\nHere is also an extract from Mountune's press release on their Focus RS parts that talks about the M380 performance kit:\r\n\"The M380 Performance Upgrade is not only 100% street legal (CARB E.O. #D-727-3), but more impressively, was certified by Ford to not void the vehicle\u2019s factory powertrain warranty coverage.\"\r\n\r\nThe tune might not be taking the engine to the absolute limits of power output, but the CARB compliance and Ford warranty were big factors in my decision to go with this kit instead of any other on the market.\r\n\r\nLet me know if you have any other question or feel free to use the contact seller button if you would like me to send you any of the links.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1729907564, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15945797, "authorName": "TigerM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigerm/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by TigerM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729910660, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15946724, "authorName": "WVShelby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wvshelby/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by WVShelby", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729948784, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15946850, "authorName": "TigerM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigerm/", "bidAmount": 11000, "content": "$11,000 bid placed by TigerM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729950413, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15946911, "authorName": "TigerM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigerm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the undercarriage surface rust from driving in the snow and salt? Or maybe from storage?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729951080, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15946953, "authorName": "g33km4n (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g33km4n/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TigerM Yes, living in Western PA we get our fair share of snowy weather and the salt tends to linger on the roads too. As far as I can tell, this is just surface rust from those harsh winter conditions. It\u2019s also what lead me to replace the stock splash guard with an aluminum one. The original one, being made of a felt-like material, didn\u2019t even last one season. Plus it makes oil changes so much easier!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729951631, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15949513, "authorName": "garryberry", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garryberry/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have a '17 with a similar kit from mountune, just more power. Don't let it scare you from bidding! Great car and bullet proof upgrades. I'm pushing close to 450hp, zero issues. I've done multiple 2,000 road trips in my 7 months of ownership, and it's been amazing!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729967169, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15954173, "authorName": "stufrank", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stufrank/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by stufrank", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730041988, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15963998, "authorName": "dkirby147", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dkirby147/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "494 Race Red Focus RS Limited Editions were manufactured for the US market in 2018. Another 260 were produced for the Canadian market for a North American total of 754. All of the 2018 models came with the black roof, spoiler and mirrors. If the seller is refering to the rarity of the solid roof meaning no moon roof, then only 127 Race Red vehicles were produced without moon roofs for the US. All 260 Canadian Race Red vehicles came with moon roofs.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1730141270, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15973161, "authorName": "Skeete", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/skeete/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does the Sync3 infotainment system support Apple CarPlay? This was an optional extra I believe for the 2018 model.\n\nNevermind, I see group 600a covered it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730224747, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15975916, "authorName": "g33km4n (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g33km4n/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Skeete Yes the Sync system supports wired Apple Carplay out of the box, using either of the stock USB ports. I\u2019m also throwing in a dongle that you can connect in the armrest to enable wireless Carplay functionality.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730231130, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15979524, "authorName": "Farmerjoe66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farmerjoe66/", "bidAmount": 13000, "content": "$13,000 bid placed by Farmerjoe66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730248512, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15986843, "authorName": "g33km4n (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g33km4n/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730320655, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15987137, "authorName": "GlenRacer89", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glenracer89/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sorry for the newbie question, but can anyone explain why the CarFax repeatedly shows \"Exempt from emissions inspection\"? Thanks in advance!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730321624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15987194, "authorName": "g33km4n (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g33km4n/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is because of low yearly mileage (<5,000mi/yr)", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1730321786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15989147, "authorName": "stufrank", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stufrank/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by stufrank", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730329685, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15990663, "authorName": "TigerM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigerm/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by TigerM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730350842, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15990963, "authorName": "stufrank", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stufrank/", "bidAmount": 16000, "content": "$16,000 bid placed by stufrank", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730373005, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15991131, "authorName": "WVShelby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wvshelby/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by WVShelby", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730377158, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15992198, "authorName": "WVShelby", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wvshelby/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Are those seat covers in pic 146?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730387422, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15992703, "authorName": "TigerM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tigerm/", "bidAmount": 21000, "content": "$21,000 bid placed by TigerM", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730391420, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15997201, "authorName": "g33km4n (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g33km4n/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WVShelby : yes pictures 146 and 147. They are Wet Okole custom seat covers in Solid Charcoal, Royal Piping and RS logo. This is the full set with covers for front and back seats, headrests and armrest.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730406239, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16000027, "authorName": "Cv1031", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cv1031/", "bidAmount": 23000, "content": "$23,000 bid placed by Cv1031", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730418485, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16001200, "authorName": "dboyden78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dboyden78/", "bidAmount": 23797, "content": "$23,797 bid placed by dboyden78", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730434612, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16001662, "authorName": "Cv1031", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cv1031/", "bidAmount": 24047, "content": "$24,047 bid placed by Cv1031", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730461181, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16002012, "authorName": "Farmerjoe66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farmerjoe66/", "bidAmount": 25000, "content": "$25,000 bid placed by Farmerjoe66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730467349, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16002121, "authorName": "g33km4n (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g33km4n/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hi everyone and welcome to our last day of auction on the Focus RS. I am available to answer any questions you may have. Feel free to drop a comment or contact me using the \"contact seller\" button. Good luck.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730468736, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16002307, "authorName": "GlenRacer89", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/glenracer89/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Non-smoking car? Meaning it never had smokers in the car -- not engine smoke... although obviously engine smoke would be disclosed, too... ;) \r\nSorry, always feel the need to confirm this because it's nearly impossible to remove smoke odors. Beautiful car, by the way.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730470781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16002350, "authorName": "g33km4n (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g33km4n/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Glenracer89 Definitely a good question. 100% non-smoker household and single owner car.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730471140, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16002870, "authorName": "dboyden78", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dboyden78/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's the deal with three Michelin & One Bridgestone winters?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730475563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16002993, "authorName": "g33km4n (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g33km4n/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@dboyden78 Ah yeah. Last winter when the winter tires were on, one of the tires got damaged. Unfortunately the Michelin PA4 in the correct size were out of stock everywhere so I decided to get what was the closest match available immediately.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730476324, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16003100, "authorName": "g33km4n (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g33km4n/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Since it may not be obvious from the listing or the pictures here is a more detailed list of everything that comes with the vehicle:\r\n\r\nInstalled on vehicle:\r\n* Mountune Focus RS M380 performance kit (installed Dec 2022)\r\n* COBB Adjustable Shift Plate Focus RS 2016-2018 (installed Dec 2022)\r\n* Solid Shift Cable Bushings (installed Dec 2022)\r\n* Mountune Billet Oil Dipstick (installed Dec 2022)\r\n* Mountune Billet Oil Filler Cap (installed Dec 2022)\r\n* NGK Iridium Spark Plug Set LTR71X-II - .026\" Focus RS (installed Dec 2022)\r\n* ADF Customs - Focus RS Skid Plate w/Oil Change Access\r\n* Fumoto F107SX Oil Drain Valve\r\n* ADF Customs - Focus RS Aluminum Front Splash Guard\r\n* SRPRacing Pedal Covers - Black Grid (throttle, brake, clutch)\r\n* Gas Pedal Spacer\r\n* Blackvue DR970x-2CH LTE dashcam (rear camera provided but not installed) + Blendmount BBL-2000R mount\r\n* Gentex 50-genk85a Rearview mirror with Homelink and Compass\r\n* Inbay Qi wireless charger\r\n* Weathertech mats (f/r) and trunk liner\r\n* Rear License Plate Bracket - Black anodize\r\n\r\nProvided but not installed:\r\n* Ford Winter Wheel Set - 225/40-R18 - Michelin Pilot Alpin 4 (3x) - Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 (1x)\r\n* Ford stock floor mats (unused - Like New)\r\n* Motorcraft TPMS-19\r\n* 2x Motorcraft FL-400S Oil Filters (New)\r\n* 1qt Motorcraft 5W50 oil bottle (New)\r\n* Mountune recirculation valve service kit (New)\r\n* Mountune Sound Supression Chamber (New) - Not installed as the same time as the Mountune kit because it was backordered.\r\n* Cobb Accessport with all accessories (Like New) - Came with the Mountune kit\r\n* Cobb Shift Knob Focus RS 2016-2018 - Race Red (New)\r\n* Steeda Hood Strut Kit (New)\r\n* SRPRacing Footrest - Black Grid (New)\r\n* Ford stock pedal covers (throttle, brake, clutch)\r\n* Ford stock dipstick\r\n* Ford stock oil filler cap\r\n* Ford stock intake tube\r\n* Ford stock rearview mirror\r\n* Ford stock lower storage compartment\r\n* Ford stock license plate bracket\r\n* Wet Okole custom seat covers with RS logo - Solid Charcoal, Royal Piping, RS logo", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1730476996, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16005023, "authorName": "setarch", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/setarch/", "bidAmount": 26000, "content": "$26,000 bid placed by setarch", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730484547, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16006449, "authorName": "Argo195", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo195/", "bidAmount": 26250, "content": "$26,250 bid placed by Argo195", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730488475, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16006685, "authorName": "tbumbarger", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tbumbarger/", "bidAmount": 28000, "content": "$28,000 bid placed by tbumbarger", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730489156, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16006842, "authorName": "Connorvore", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/connorvore/", "bidAmount": 29000, "content": "$29,000 bid placed by Connorvore", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730489721, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16006951, "authorName": "g33km4n (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g33km4n/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey everyone 30 minutes to go and a lot of interest. This is great, let\u2019s find this car a new home! I\u2019m here and available if you need me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730490180, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16007276, "authorName": "jds108", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jds108/", "bidAmount": 30000, "content": "$30,000 bid placed by jds108", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730491339, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16007417, "authorName": "Argo195", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo195/", "bidAmount": 31000, "content": "$31,000 bid placed by Argo195", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730491658, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16007426, "authorName": "Farmerjoe66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farmerjoe66/", "bidAmount": 31500, "content": "$31,500 bid placed by Farmerjoe66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730491682, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16007452, "authorName": "jds108", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jds108/", "bidAmount": 32000, "content": "$32,000 bid placed by jds108", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730491741, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16007460, "authorName": "Farmerjoe66", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/farmerjoe66/", "bidAmount": 32500, "content": "$32,500 bid placed by Farmerjoe66", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730491771, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16007477, "authorName": "jds108", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jds108/", "bidAmount": 33000, "content": "$33,000 bid placed by jds108", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730491821, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16007489, "authorName": "Argo195", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo195/", "bidAmount": 33500, "content": "$33,500 bid placed by Argo195", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730491856, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16007517, "authorName": "jds108", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jds108/", "bidAmount": 34000, "content": "$34,000 bid placed by jds108", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730491930, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16007572, "authorName": "jds108", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jds108/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/1/24 for $34,000 to jds108", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730492051, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16007586, "authorName": "Argo195", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/argo195/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congrats!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730492100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16007631, "authorName": "g33km4n (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/g33km4n/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations @jds108! You got yourself a very nice vehicle. And thanks everyone for participating.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1730492202, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16009861, "authorName": "Jimgolf1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimgolf1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems like a good buy. I should have watched closer. It would have been nice to have a red one to go with my \u201818 NB.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730507455, "type": "comment"}]