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Focus ST

wohoo said:
The ST is a reasonably quick 'warm' hatch, im bore dof mine, there is no real sensation of speed, but as mines a company car, its perfect for me, it'll happily sit up and down the motorway all day, and then I can open up the taps at the weekend and have some fun.

I dont think you will like it Sam, ultimately its a heavy lethargic lump of a car compared to stuff like the reno R26 or DC5 et al, its actuary not that far off the 330 coupe in terms of the driving experience it offers.Imo its a bit nose heavy and runs out of puff a tad too quick.

That said, they are tweakable, pretty well specced, and pretty robust, mines got 76k on the clock and its been driven medium to hard for much of its life, and it hasnt missed a beat.
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I disagree with it running out of puff it will get to a ton quicker than both of those you have mentioned. Its not the best B road car but it all comes down to personal preference. There are two categories here raw hot hatch and civilised hot hatch the ST being the later. I cannot see changing from a VX to DC5 as being any different bar FWD it will still offer the same driving experience albeit with 4 seats and a boot.
 
thepharcyde said:
I disagree with it running out of puff it will get to a ton quicker than both of those you have mentioned. Its not the best B road car but it all comes down to personal preference. There are two categories here raw hot hatch and civilised hot hatch the ST being the later. I cannot see changing from a VX to DC5 as being any different bar FWD it will still offer the same driving experience albeit with 4 seats and a boot.
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It runs out of puff as the turbo is too small, it's all over by 5000rpm and then you have to change gear, it certainly doesn't rev very well.

A DC5 will also beat it to 100mph
 
I like them. Especially in the ASBO orange colour.

If I had the time and wedge to do it, I would have an ST and pay for a Cosworth engine to be fitted by those marvellous people at DJM.
 
Simon said:
It runs out of puff as the turbo is too small, it's all over by 5000rpm and then you have to change gear, it certainly doesn't rev very well.

A DC5 will also beat it to 100mph
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I had a play with a ST the other week, from a roll it's no quicker or slower than the ST220 :/

Neil.
 
Let’s be honest that particular "type R" should not be allowed to wear the badge its GHASTLEY

I have had a few replys to a few emails i sent at the start of the week, all the import dealers seem to be funny with test drives which i find crazy

I meen HOW CAN I DECIDE IF I LIKE A CAR AND WANT TO SPEND 12K ON IT IF I DONT DRIVE IT lol ......
 
Sam said:
Let’s be honest that particular "type R" should not be allowed to wear the badge its GHASTLEY
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GT3 said:
JDM EK9, DC2, DC5, EP3, FD2 yes.

UK FN2, no.
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whatleytom said:
amen
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:eek: I'm considering what to buy next (only dreaming at this point as I'm happy enough with my motor and will be keeping it for a fair bit longer) but I'm currently thinking I want a hotter, hot hatch and the current Type-R and ST are currently joint 1st choice :o
 
DC5 slow?! If you get on which has been done properly (ala merlins old one), then it will beat the ST in a straight line and through the twisties with EASE.

How do I know this? Well merlins DC5 spanked all over my ST3 back in 2006.
 
hilly said:
How do I know this? Well merlins DC5 spanked all over my ST3 back in 2006.
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Merlins DC5 was a little special though... or was this pre-mods?

Sam, give the garages a call and explain that your interested in the car and would like to come and have a drive, arrange a time and go along. Emailing or just turning up never seems to have a decent reception from garages as they seem to think your just a test pilot.... taking the time to chat with them about the cars and making them realize your looking to buy not just kick the tires is the only way.
 
Siliconslave said:
Merlins DC5 was a little special though... or was this pre-mods?

Sam, give the garages a call and explain that your interested in the car and would like to come and have a drive, arrange a time and go along. Emailing or just turning up never seems to have a decent reception from garages as they seem to think your just a test pilot.... taking the time to chat with them about the cars and making them realize your looking to buy not just kick the tires is the only way.
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It was a little bit special yes, but I'm sure merlin will give you more details, as I believe it was more set up for corner ability than straight line? E.g. mounts were done, geomtry, different suspension. Again I'm not expert (far from it) and I don't know what the mods were exactly, but even a stock DC5 would be a match for the ST. Especially through the twisties
 
I also remember Merlin saying that at the traffic light GP in standard trim it was about the same pace as a Clio. Obviously modified is a different story, but than can be said for loads of cars :)

K -Pro and uber expensive exhaust (can't remember if he had the manifold as well) iirc, and did he ever get the Toda cams fitted?
 
Ev0 said:
I also remember Merlin saying that at the traffic light GP in standard trim it was about the same pace as a Clio. Obviously modified is a different story, but than can be said for loads of cars :)

K -Pro and uber expensive exhaust (can't remember if he had the manifold as well) iirc, and did he ever get the Toda cams fitted?
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When he first got it it was identical to my Rover Turbo at the time. They are quicker than a Focus ST and certainly quicker thana Clio
 
You sir, want a JDM STi like this, http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/872088.htm :D
Wouldn't bother with a UK with PPP as others have said it's not the best tuning gear - although it is insurance 'approved'. The JDM's have better engines than their UK counterparts - although I think the STI8/9 JDM's have equal length manifolds so you may lose that delightful burble.
Either that or an EVO MR fq-300/320 although it's a little above your budget...
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/860675.htm :D drool

I personally wouldn't bother with an ST and remap etc. as you will struggle to put the power down on our constantly wet roads! Although the interior is probably a lot nicer if that's your sort of thing (I take it it isn't seeing as you drive a VX!) :)
 
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