How many Focus ST owners on here

Mucky_Pup · 17 Jul 2013 at 13:42

Got mine done few weeks ago, great improvement.

Slinkie · 17 Jul 2013 at 13:50

I'm thinking my next mod will be a new exhaust, I need to check with my insurers to see how it will affect my premium but what's the best way to go about it?

Ideally I'd like the full system but can you do it in stages eg down pipe and sports cat and the cat back later? Car is mp260 if that makes any difference

Mucky_Pup · 17 Jul 2013 at 14:35

You should be able to, I was running with a standard down pipe for quite a while, when the rest had been changed.

andi · 17 Jul 2013 at 14:59

You can change it in stages, downpipe, cat, catback etc. The stock catback is pretty good, decating or fitting a sports cat is best for gains.

Which tailpipe did you choose Soulja? Sounds like the dsci would be perfect for me. I want something a bit throatier without waking the neighbors up when I'm on nights!

Liquidfox · 17 Jul 2013 at 19:31

wingman said:
New Mountune kits for both new ST's coming shortly. Link here.

Impressive gains!

Not really, 25bhp and 0lb/ft

They quote their figures based on the overboost, when Ford's standard figures didn't. I'm lead to believe they already produce 300lbft when overboosting anyway.

Saying that, Mountune were never one with figures to rock the boat, they were conservative maps that keep the standard warranty intact while giving a bit more power. Something that is worth more to many than numbers alone.

Soulja · 17 Jul 2013 at 22:57

andi said:
You can change it in stages, downpipe, cat, catback etc. The stock catback is pretty good, decating or fitting a sports cat is best for gains.

Which tailpipe did you choose Soulja? Sounds like the dsci would be perfect for me. I want something a bit throatier without waking the neighbors up when I'm on nights!

I went for the hard edge tips. They look really nice. I'm very happy with it so far, also pops and bangs on demand

BeatMaster · 18 Jul 2013 at 08:27

rossk26 said:
Very nice, and very good mods too.

Wish I got the B8 dampers put on mine!

Mucky_Pup said:
Got mine done few weeks ago, great improvement.

This. It's a night/day difference - well worth the additional money. Absorbs imperfections in the road much better and a lot less bouncy

Tute · 20 Aug 2013 at 21:33

Well mine goes in to have the clutch done on Thursday. Then it's time to save for the MR290.

Pants · 20 Aug 2013 at 23:18

Forgot to add a picture of mine!

Standard at the the moment but I quite fancy a turbo back from BCS, an intercooler from PumaSpeed, and a remap from Collins.

The only thing giving me the fear is the liner issue, so I'd want the AFR etc checked on a rolling road.

rossk26 · 30 Aug 2013 at 08:58

Anyone used this website before?

http://www.carpartsexpress.co.uk

I've heard they sell genuine Ford parts, but they seem really cheap. Just wanting to know if they are genuine!

£218 delivered for front and rear pads and discs seems very good

EDIT: Nevermind, just realised they do aftermarket and genuine. Genuine set it £270 delivered...

Soulja · 30 Aug 2013 at 11:09

They are genuine. The owner posts on stoc. He also offers some good deals in the discounts are from time to time.

rossk26 · 30 Aug 2013 at 11:24

Soulja said:
They are genuine. The owner posts on stoc. He also offers some good deals in the discounts are from time to time.

Yeh found a link to the website on STOC. Only thing is I'm not a paid member on STOC anymore so won't get to see any discounts he posts...

Mucky_Pup · 30 Aug 2013 at 13:15

I got my rear Bilstein B8's through them.

rossk26 · 30 Aug 2013 at 13:47

I might just get genuine front discs and pads, and get rear discs and pads from ECP or something.

It seems to be what everyone else does. Apparently it's recommended to keep the OEM discs and pads.

Soulja · 30 Aug 2013 at 20:03

Send a and k a message on stoc. He does offers on genuine ford parts.

Pants · 30 Aug 2013 at 21:56

And so it begins...

Soulja · 30 Aug 2013 at 22:53

Same as mine! I also have an AS induction kit, full dream science exhaust and Bluefin stage 3+ remap

Slinkie · 1 Sep 2013 at 15:05

Posted on focusstoc but will try here too,

Driving the car today something didn't feel right. I noticed the turbo oil pressure was right on five and didn't drop much at all while driving. Also, when booting the car the turbo gauge never went above half, I'm sure this used to go all the way to max.

The car is and st2 mp260.
Any ideas?

Liquidfox · 1 Sep 2013 at 17:39

Had my downpipe, DS CAIS and RARB fitted by John last weekend. Love it

B12's, drop links and an oil change this weekend coming

Mucky_Pup · 1 Sep 2013 at 17:43

There tomorrow to get my handbrake sorted. Might be back again to get it stripped back to standard if I can decide what I want to do with the car anytime soon.