Who here owns a Fiesta ST?

Skillmister · 2 May 2018 at 17:01

Sargatanas2511 said:
Only up to about 25mph then it smooths out and is totally fine in my opinion. Low speeds can be harsh though.

I disagree, one of my frequently driven roads was a 40mph stretch and it was terrible. I'd still have another, in fact if a few things come together this year I may well get one

Akagi · 2 May 2018 at 17:03

Sargatanas2511 said:
Had my car on Crail drag strip yesterday. It's the first time I have tried it like that and it was a lot of fun.

What were your times? Stock?

Sargatanas2511 · 2 May 2018 at 17:22

Acme said:
What were your times? Stock?

My best was 15.1 with a reaction time of 0.6. I could definitely do better but it was my first time launching the car off the line like that.

It's the MP215 Mountune kit

, everything else standard.

Akagi · 2 May 2018 at 17:26

Not bad for a first go

MP215 ST should be in the 14.5~ region id guess with a perfect run. I think stockers do 14.9?

Sargatanas2511 · 2 May 2018 at 17:41

I am getting new tires on it next week, Pilot Sport 4's. My car came with 215/45 R17's so I am sticking to it. Hopefully that will help. If I get around 14.8 I would be happy.

Akagi · 2 May 2018 at 17:44

I said that about a 14.9 in my car (Not a Fez) and then got a 14.91... So now, naturally, I want a 14.89... haha

Sargatanas2511 · 2 May 2018 at 17:48

That was also with 2 people in the car, so a bit of extra weight. The racing excuses are coming out now

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Akagi · 2 May 2018 at 17:52

That will make a reasonable difference! Valid excuse.

If it was 2 people in addition to you then even moreso!

Sargatanas2511 · 2 May 2018 at 17:59

What is it you drive? Is it at Crail you do your runs?

Richie · 2 May 2018 at 18:43

New Fiesta ST prices are out:

ST-1 - £18,995
ST-2 - £19,995
ST-3 - £21,495

All OTR prices.. Obviously no extra factory options included in these prices... Pretty decent IMHO

Akagi · 2 May 2018 at 21:20

Sargatanas2511 said:
What is it you drive? Is it at Crail you do your runs?

Just some 13 year old Corolla.

Nah I go to Pod.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhZSxuovDLk

Quinnaay · 2 May 2018 at 21:36

Sargatanas2511 said:
It actually has more power than a 2.0tsi Scirocco. 180bhp/197bhp on boost and a decent amount less weight to lug around.

The Scirocco is 178bhp as a comparison.

My scirocco stock was 210BHP on the 2.0TSI GT assuming your looking at the diesel. i had it mapped to 266BHP and 315ftlb torque though. Very excited to get this peron stage 1+ map and intake sorted, going to let the car bed in a month or two as i have 6 months warranty and want to ensure its all good prior to invalidating it.

Sargatanas2511 · 3 May 2018 at 09:20

Acme said:
Just some 13 year old Corolla.

Nah I go to Pod.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhZSxuovDLk

Not bad at all for a 13 year old Corolla

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Quinnaay said:
My scirocco stock was 210BHP on the 2.0TSI GT assuming your looking at the diesel. i had it mapped to 266BHP and 315ftlb torque though. Very excited to get this peron stage 1+ map and intake sorted, going to let the car bed in a month or two as i have 6 months warranty and want to ensure its all good prior to invalidating it.

To be fair the Scirocco sounds like it would be a fair bit of fun like that. It's probably not too far behind the ST in terms of handling ability.

Quinnaay · 3 May 2018 at 09:49

Sargatanas2511 said:
Not bad at all for a 13 year old Corolla .

To be fair the Scirocco sounds like it would be a fair bit of fun like that. It's probably not too far behind the ST in terms of handling ability.

In comparison it was loads heavier steering.. do miss the first and second gear torque though. Does a remap unlock the first and second gear abit more ?

Sargatanas2511 · 3 May 2018 at 09:58

Quinnaay said:
In comparison it was loads heavier steering.. do miss the first and second gear torque though. Does a remap unlock the first and second gear abit more ?

I do love how light and easy the steering is in the ST. It's so simple to just fly around in. I have no idea how a standard ST feels as mine came with the MP215 kit already, but I get loads of response over 1800rpm'ish.

Quinnaay · 3 May 2018 at 11:17

Ordered a full splitter kit got a bargain imo.. it really finishes the car and gives it a more aggressive look imo. Will put my reg plates and splitter on when back from my holiday

Kaeo · 3 May 2018 at 12:46

Sargatanas2511 said:
I do love how light and easy the steering is in the ST. It's so simple to just fly around in. I have no idea how a standard ST feels as mine came with the MP215 kit already, but I get loads of response over 1800rpm'ish.

Huh, the weight adjusting on the steering is one of the things I like the least about it.

Sargatanas2511 · 3 May 2018 at 19:14

Just ordered my new tyres, I am getting them fitted on the 9th.

Skyboat · 3 May 2018 at 21:38

I had MP215 fitted but also went to CP2 during their sale last month. Shouldn't have bothered with the MP215 upgrade really, especially when you can get the airbox second hand cheap if the ITG intake sound isn't your thing.

The choices get harder at stage 3

Quinnaay · 3 May 2018 at 22:33

Skyboat said:
I had MP215 fitted but also went to CP2 during their sale last month. Shouldn't have bothered with the MP215 upgrade really, especially when you can get the airbox second hand cheap if the ITG intake sound isn't your thing.

The choices get harder at stage 3

you running an intercooler or sports cat exhaust?