Who owns a Mondeo ST220 / ST TDCI?

Howard · 10 Dec 2013 at 12:57

The wedge ones look fine. The others probably won't be tremendously bright - I've found that you want to get some with as many LEDs in as possible - my interior lights have an array of about 20 LEDs on each on a little ~15-20mm square bit of circuit board. There's enough room for them in the light clusters.

tummelv · 10 Dec 2013 at 15:01

]this do?

Howard · 10 Dec 2013 at 15:45

I can't say for sure whether it'll fit but it should do. I can pop the light cover off later and check if you want.

tummelv · 10 Dec 2013 at 15:49

Nah it's fine mate, I'll measure my own tomorrow.

Vita · 13 Dec 2013 at 12:51

Debating whether to get a Remap for £200 incl RR or private plate for £250. Remap would take it to 185/312.

ianh · 13 Dec 2013 at 13:48

Remap makes such a huge difference. Mine is 180/330ft and such a nice drive since plus returning a measured 5mpg more!

antc · 13 Dec 2013 at 14:52

ianh said:
Remap makes such a huge difference. Mine is 180/330ft and such a nice drive since plus returning a measured 5mpg more!

That sounds like a good solid improvement to the drivability.

Where/who did you get it done and what kinda cost was it mate?

Vita · 13 Dec 2013 at 15:12

ianh said:
Remap makes such a huge difference. Mine is 180/330ft and such a nice drive since plus returning a measured 5mpg more!

Does it feel quicker? Had any runs with other cars? To be honest my car is near enough 133k, engine still pulls strong and feels mechanically sound, yet I wouldn't want to shorten it's life span. I'm in two minds, I'd like the numberplate too, but it's either the one or other for me.

Howard · 13 Dec 2013 at 15:34

Budget for a new clutch, DMF, injectors, and turbo as well with the remap

ianh · 13 Dec 2013 at 16:44

I was clever, I broke all those bits *before* the remap so they're all new

The cars done 111K miles and is very well mechanically looked after although the bodyworks a bit of a mess sadly!

Cost was £250 I think at Racebits (Shaun is the owner) and the car feels much quicker from 1600rpm mainly due to the torque curve being sorted.

On the dynographs I've got from my car the original map had a 40ft/lbs+ spike at 2000-2200rpm to make 250ft/lbs and dropped quickly to just over 210ft/lbs for the rest of the revs til 4000rpm. On the remap I've got over 300ft/lbs from 1700rpm to 3100rpm on a nice smooth arc with 250ft/lbs still at 4000rpm rather than a big spike and then a quick dip back down.

antc · 14 Dec 2013 at 15:33

Howard said:
Budget for a new clutch, DMF, injectors, and turbo as well with the remap

Yeah tis true, it will increase the wear on those parts for sure. I did read on one of the ST forums though that if you are careful and don't floor the throttle below 2k rpm in first and second it can be managed fairly well.

ianh said:
I was clever, I broke all those bits *before* the remap so they're all new The cars done 111K miles and is very well mechanically looked after although the bodyworks a bit of a mess sadly!

Cost was £250 I think at Racebits (Shaun is the owner) and the car feels much quicker from 1600rpm mainly due to the torque curve being sorted.

On the dynographs I've got from my car the original map had a 40ft/lbs+ spike at 2000-2200rpm to make 250ft/lbs and dropped quickly to just over 210ft/lbs for the rest of the revs til 4000rpm. On the remap I've got over 300ft/lbs from 1700rpm to 3100rpm on a nice smooth arc with 250ft/lbs still at 4000rpm rather than a big spike and then a quick dip back down.

Sounds like it made a positive improvement!

Philz0r · 17 Dec 2013 at 22:34

just put a deposit down on a st220, cant wait.

gave the thing a good looking over, underneath was squeaky clean, and body was so clean I think it must have been garaged.

wheels were ok but the dreaded bubbling was just starting on the rear alloys but by far the best I've seen since I started looking.

Rybo89 · 17 Dec 2013 at 23:12

Nice one.

You not got rid of the 200sx for it have you?

Philz0r · 17 Dec 2013 at 23:57

No way, st will replace my daily xD

Rybo89 · 18 Dec 2013 at 10:44

Oh good!

You might get addicted to the lazyness of the ST, everything works on its own. You just have to drive it :cool:

I am looking into a Evo or STI next but i honestly think i will miss all the creature comforts of the ST. Getting old now

Imy · 18 Dec 2013 at 10:57

Heated seats are so lovely at this time of year. I liked them so much I got under-sheet heating for my bed

Vita · 18 Dec 2013 at 11:00

Imy said:
Heated seats are so lovely at this time of year. I liked them so much I got under-sheet heating for my bed

+1. It would be hard for me to not have heated seats in my next car. Especially sexy leather recaros.

Howard · 18 Dec 2013 at 11:03

Imy said:
Heated seats are so lovely at this time of year. I liked them so much I got under-sheet heating for my bed

And people call me old

I love my heated seats but they take a little while to warm up. I love the heated screen more.

Yes Rybo I got caught speeding. This is the second time in fact.

Rybo89 · 18 Dec 2013 at 11:30

Twice? You are doing it wrong then! You are ment to speed when the police and cameras aint looking

Yeah my heated seats take about 5 minutes to start working, first setting burns my arse off lol. Mrs has it on full.....

Makhaira · 18 Dec 2013 at 12:38

Mine doesn't work because I'm too tight to pay the ridiculous amount of money to replace the heated elements

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