Focus ST - surprising.
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Focus ST - surprising.
Having a little run out to ensure I cured my MY07 rattly back window (it was indeed cured) I had a play with a Focus ST up my favourite empty slip road and up onto the local d/c.
I was a touch surprised that whilst accelerating up the slip road, I had to change a little earlier than I thought I would in case I ran into the back of him..!!
Now I know it was damp, but I thought it would be quite similar performance wise to my 2.5 Spec D, maybe leaving me a touch around the mid range point..? He was giving it some beans as we both backed off around the 1.1 leptons mark, slowed down to 0.8 leptons and we exchanged an indicator flash and a headlamp flash as I went on my rattle free way.
to the ST driver for having a play.
I was a touch surprised that whilst accelerating up the slip road, I had to change a little earlier than I thought I would in case I ran into the back of him..!!
Now I know it was damp, but I thought it would be quite similar performance wise to my 2.5 Spec D, maybe leaving me a touch around the mid range point..? He was giving it some beans as we both backed off around the 1.1 leptons mark, slowed down to 0.8 leptons and we exchanged an indicator flash and a headlamp flash as I went on my rattle free way.
to the ST driver for having a play.
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Spec D would have np problems i reckon!!!!, nice to see some friendly mutual appreciattion of nice cars.
also there is no engine difference between a ST1,2 or 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,its all different levels of trim.
Mac
also there is no engine difference between a ST1,2 or 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!,its all different levels of trim.
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How many miles have you now done V8?
I was advised at my first service that the oil was not yet fully synthetic until the 10k service and so revs could be built up but it should not be thrashed.
I have to say I am not that impressed with mine yet – still prefer my old Classic WRX which has now moved on. It tramlines everywhere which, combined with being bounced around all over the place makes it not very pleasant to drive. Also find the throttle a bit jumpy whilst being bounced around.
Still, I’m off to Powerstation next week for the Stage 3 AST kit and a proper 4 wheel alignment. I sincerely hope I’m not disappointed.
GD
I was advised at my first service that the oil was not yet fully synthetic until the 10k service and so revs could be built up but it should not be thrashed.
I have to say I am not that impressed with mine yet – still prefer my old Classic WRX which has now moved on. It tramlines everywhere which, combined with being bounced around all over the place makes it not very pleasant to drive. Also find the throttle a bit jumpy whilst being bounced around.
Still, I’m off to Powerstation next week for the Stage 3 AST kit and a proper 4 wheel alignment. I sincerely hope I’m not disappointed.
GD
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Most of the Focus ST's around here have been Bluefinned to death! I know the owner of one and it's running best part of 280 bhp with equal torque and it really does fly, It's on a par with my 03 STI PPP in a straight line, How long the engine and gearbox will last is really the only doubt?
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I nearly bought a Focus but the salesman at the car dealer I use said they cannot be converted to carburettors He recommended the Impreza Sport I have now bought saying they can be heavily modified but so far I see little evidence of this. What is PPP? preloaded Propulsion power? Does this involve removal of the fuel injection system and automatic choke?
Any help appreciated
Carb Uncle
Any help appreciated
Carb Uncle
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I nearly bought a Focus but the salesman at the car dealer I use said they cannot be converted to carburettors He recommended the Impreza Sport I have now bought saying they can be heavily modified but so far I see little evidence of this. What is PPP? preloaded Propulsion power? Does this involve removal of the fuel injection system and automatic choke?
Any help appreciated
Carb Uncle
Any help appreciated
Carb Uncle
PPP stands for prodrive performance pack and is designed as an upgrade to the turbo model. As for the Impreza Sport being easy to mod, the guy who sold you the car was talking bull im afraid . The costs involved in getting the sport up to the same performance as a standard WRX, never mind anything more than this, just would not be worth your while.
The sport is a great car but not a good base for power mods, sorry
If your really after performance you are better off changing the car for a turbo model rather than spending money on the one you have.
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How many miles have you now done V8?
I was advised at my first service that the oil was not yet fully synthetic until the 10k service and so revs could be built up but it should not be thrashed.
I have to say I am not that impressed with mine yet – still prefer my old Classic WRX which has now moved on. It tramlines everywhere which, combined with being bounced around all over the place makes it not very pleasant to drive. Also find the throttle a bit jumpy whilst being bounced around.
Still, I’m off to Powerstation next week for the Stage 3 AST kit and a proper 4 wheel alignment. I sincerely hope I’m not disappointed.
GD
I was advised at my first service that the oil was not yet fully synthetic until the 10k service and so revs could be built up but it should not be thrashed.
I have to say I am not that impressed with mine yet – still prefer my old Classic WRX which has now moved on. It tramlines everywhere which, combined with being bounced around all over the place makes it not very pleasant to drive. Also find the throttle a bit jumpy whilst being bounced around.
Still, I’m off to Powerstation next week for the Stage 3 AST kit and a proper 4 wheel alignment. I sincerely hope I’m not disappointed.
GD
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I had an ST trying to race me the other day, I didn't even realise until a pulled over on to the slip road and he gave me the thumbs up.
I honestly wasnt even trying, so in conclusion they aren't that fast (not when rolling anyway)
I honestly wasnt even trying, so in conclusion they aren't that fast (not when rolling anyway)
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I had a Focus ST as a courtesy car when a wagon hit my scoob
It was a ST2 and was very impressive I would say it would easily out pace a standard WRX, but was not a patch on my JDM STi, I enjoyed it for the 5 weeks I had it
Handling was superb and the build quality was in a different league compared to the scoob, it felt like I was going back to an old car when I got the scoob back LOL then I drove the scoob and put an even bigger grin on my face LOL
So dont underestimate a Focus ST Same power as an WRX with out having to put it through a 4WD transmission. Even in the wet it did not wheel spin with the ESP on
It was a ST2 and was very impressive I would say it would easily out pace a standard WRX, but was not a patch on my JDM STi, I enjoyed it for the 5 weeks I had it
Handling was superb and the build quality was in a different league compared to the scoob, it felt like I was going back to an old car when I got the scoob back LOL then I drove the scoob and put an even bigger grin on my face LOL
So dont underestimate a Focus ST Same power as an WRX with out having to put it through a 4WD transmission. Even in the wet it did not wheel spin with the ESP on
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The orange ones are clown cars An incredibly bold gay statement if ever there was one. Ideal for leading the precession at mardi grax...
Any other colour and they look fine but nowhere near as pleasing on the eye as a VXR...
I must admit my WRX has never had a problem keeping up with STs on the odd occasion one has tried to fettle me so the result of the Spec D is no suprise...
****!!! I'm posting in a "my car is faster than your car" thread... Get out now!!! Weeeeeeee.....
Any other colour and they look fine but nowhere near as pleasing on the eye as a VXR...
I must admit my WRX has never had a problem keeping up with STs on the odd occasion one has tried to fettle me so the result of the Spec D is no suprise...
****!!! I'm posting in a "my car is faster than your car" thread... Get out now!!! Weeeeeeee.....
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I test drove an ST whilst looking for a new company car and had a 'play' with a bug eye wrx, he could not keep up in a straight line; he never tried through the corners, but I have to say the ST is a capable car.
BTW, I eventually got an Astra TDi as the company car to save the fuel money for the Type R
BTW, I eventually got an Astra TDi as the company car to save the fuel money for the Type R
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I nearly bought a Focus but the salesman at the car dealer I use said they cannot be converted to carburettors He recommended the Impreza Sport I have now bought saying they can be heavily modified but so far I see little evidence of this. What is PPP? preloaded Propulsion power? Does this involve removal of the fuel injection system and automatic choke?
Any help appreciated
Carb Uncle
Any help appreciated
Carb Uncle
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How many miles have you now done V8?
I was advised at my first service that the oil was not yet fully synthetic until the 10k service and so revs could be built up but it should not be thrashed.
It tramlines everywhere which, combined with being bounced around all over the place makes it not very pleasant to drive. Also find the throttle a bit jumpy whilst being bounced around.
Still, I’m off to Powerstation next week for the Stage 3 AST kit and a proper 4 wheel alignment. I sincerely hope I’m not disappointed.
GD
I was advised at my first service that the oil was not yet fully synthetic until the 10k service and so revs could be built up but it should not be thrashed.
It tramlines everywhere which, combined with being bounced around all over the place makes it not very pleasant to drive. Also find the throttle a bit jumpy whilst being bounced around.
Still, I’m off to Powerstation next week for the Stage 3 AST kit and a proper 4 wheel alignment. I sincerely hope I’m not disappointed.
GD
I've done around 2500 miles now and whilst I'm not caning it everywhere, I like to give it a bit of right foot every now and again to ensure the car gets used to it as opposed to being shocked by it a few more thousand miles down the road.
It tramlines a lot less than my 03 wrx did, so that's nice, but I think the tyres seem very stiff and may be partially causing the bumpy ride you mention. I too was considering the T25 suspension upgrade and intend to do some more research before going ahead. It does indeed make it tricky on the throttle which I find a bit "fluffy" (?) especially at low speeds and indeed, the being jiggled about doesn't help.
Nige.
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Removed the two white locator pegs in the top corners (fiddly) and the centre velcro looking thingy.
Took around half an hour being careful.
Rattle free now.
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I can't see how the Focus ST could run 300PS and be driveable.
I test drove a split new ST2 the other week and it torque steered all over the place when exiting bends. Kind of put me off!
Tried the same test route after in my WRX PPP Wagon and it handled much better.
ST felt really well built and the 5 pot Volvo engine has a great sound.
I test drove a split new ST2 the other week and it torque steered all over the place when exiting bends. Kind of put me off!
Tried the same test route after in my WRX PPP Wagon and it handled much better.
ST felt really well built and the 5 pot Volvo engine has a great sound.
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