How many Focus ST owners on here

matt100 · 19 Jan 2012 at 15:40

I've had 2! Do I win?

I had a red ST2 from new on a 56 plate, did 97k in just under 4 years, it had something wrong with the turbo at 62k which ford refused to do anything about even though it was within 3 years which hurt a bit, not even convinced it was the turbo..

Then spent about 6 moths considering replacements and after looking at imprezas, bmws, audis etc I realised the only reason I was changing was because it was fast approaching (in every sense) 100k so I thought screw it I'll get a low mileage one in the colour I always wanted.

So then I had an orange ST2, I put the Race+ dreamscience map and a new filter on it and it flew, loved that car.

Had to get rid just under a year later because I moved from a fuel card to a fuel allowance and it was going to cripple me

real shame. I love my 320d but nothing puts a smile on your face like a bit of torque steer and a popping exhaust not to mention having bright orange seats

Princey · 19 Jan 2012 at 16:22

I used to dream about owning an ST, I absolutley love them, shame I never managed to get one.

One day....

matt100 · 19 Jan 2012 at 16:53

they've got to be getting filthy cheap now? My '07 56 plate with 20k on the clock 1 owner was £10k from a garage a couple of years ago.

You must be getting them down at £7k now surely?

Sparky · 19 Jan 2012 at 21:10

Needs a good wash and phone pic so forgive me but, they are on!

Princey · 19 Jan 2012 at 21:11

DAT GAP.

Sparky · 19 Jan 2012 at 21:24

Still trying to find time to get coilovers fitted it will be done soon enough though.

NathWraith · 19 Jan 2012 at 21:37

Jamesy P said:
DAT GAP.

I thought that too.

Here is an interesting thread on coilovers and why people seem to be obsessed with them, certainly makes for good reading.

Wheels look good though

Will · 19 Jan 2012 at 22:27

Sparky-F1 said:
Still trying to find time to get coilovers fitted it will be done soon enough though.

What coilovers do you have, or plan to buy? I can't see much bettering the Bilstein B12 kit, not for the money, and it drops the car the perfect amount from what I've seen!

Sparky · 19 Jan 2012 at 22:31

Was looking at the H&R Kit but not made my mind up yet.

Will · 19 Jan 2012 at 22:45

H&R and Bilsteins are essentially the same, in quality terms, heck they are probably made to the same specification with significant commonality between them given the relationship between the companies (my H&Rs have Bilstein logos stamped onto the damper pistons for example). I expect you'd be happy enough with either

Mucky_Pup · 19 Jan 2012 at 23:24

Got no intention of getting coilovers for mine, already got it lowered on eibachs, next step will be just to swap over to bilstein shock absorbers.

Sparky · 20 Jan 2012 at 07:07

Mucky_Pup said:
Got no intention of getting coilovers for mine, already got it lowered on eibachs, next step will be just to swap over to bilstein shock absorbers.

That might be a better idea. Last time i looked they were only £135

DirtyJester · 20 Jan 2012 at 08:00

Looking good Sparky, wouldn't mind a closer pic whenever you get a chance

Sparky · 20 Jan 2012 at 08:02

Thanks mate will give it a good clean over the weekend and sort a better picture out.

DirtyJester · 20 Jan 2012 at 08:05

Sparky-F1 said:
Thanks mate will give it a good clean over the weekend and sort a better picture out.

Nice one! Looking forward to it

Liquidfox · 20 Jan 2012 at 13:07

Anybody know of any decent specialists in the North East, would be great if they were open on a Saturday too. Got my 5 year service due and although it's not bad from Ford (£186), i'd not turn my nose up at paying less

Mucky_Pup · 20 Jan 2012 at 17:27

Liquidfox said:
Anybody know of any decent specialists in the North East, would be great if they were open on a Saturday too. Got my 5 year service due and although it's not bad from Ford (£186), i'd not turn my nose up at paying less

If you sign up to STOC and ask in the North East section you'll get a few replies.

Sparky · 21 Jan 2012 at 01:46

Hit the buy button on eibachs!

Mucky_Pup · 21 Jan 2012 at 08:01

Good stuff, need to clear some of my debt's before I spend more on the car, like I said next up with either be Bilstein B8's, or an inlet manifold.

matt100 · 21 Jan 2012 at 09:54

I'm going to have to unsubscribe...

I went from an ST2 to a new shape 320d msport coupe and I miss the Focus

I'd love to be able to push the boat out and get a bright green RS.

It's times like this (and when I use the mrs' Mini cooper) when I realise I'm an uncurable hot hatch lover.