Hardrace suspension parts
07-25-2014, 08:21 AM
#41
I agree - nimble and more vids!I will be at Schaumburg auto-x next weekend. The next level car show will be in the auto-x parking lot. I will be showing my car at that show with my shop also.
07-25-2014, 11:53 PM
#42
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Sounds like you have some fun events coming up as well. This is my first one so definitely running novice. It will be more about the experience and hoping to get some time with an instructor. I have enjoyed prepping the car. Really surprised how much better it drives with eibach sways and new motor mounts. Add in headers, better brakes, and shifter bushings and it's a different car. Can't imagine how much better your car is with the weight loss and other goodies! Learning that the cheapest part of a track day is the entry fee 
Do you recommend any timing/track apps?
Do you recommend any timing/track apps?
07-27-2014, 09:16 PM
#43
Sounds like you have some fun events coming up as well. This is my first one so definitely running novice. It will be more about the experience and hoping to get some time with an instructor. I have enjoyed prepping the car. Really surprised how much better it drives with eibach sways and new motor mounts. Add in headers, better brakes, and shifter bushings and it's a different car. Can't imagine how much better your car is with the weight loss and other goodies! Learning that the cheapest part of a track day is the entry fee
Do you recommend any timing/track apps?
Do you recommend any timing/track apps?
What brake pads and fluid are you running? What tires?
Hopefully I can get the roll bar/harness bar setup done this winter so I can feel safe on the tracks. I need to buy a crotch strap for my harness to prevent submarining.
07-28-2014, 08:26 AM
#45
I would upgrade to a dot 4 fluid for brakes. Motul RBF600 is a good choice. I am running EBC yellow pads, and I would consider those entry level track pads. I run those because I still drive on the street, otherwise I'd be running Carbotech pads.
08-22-2014, 11:05 AM
#46
I installed steering bushing and I noticed a little difference. Steering feels slightly weightier, crisper, and slightly better turn in. It was very easy to install.
On a side note I bought a new dd/autocross car. I bought a 2014 focus st with the st3 package. It isn't the lightest package for autocross but needs to be my daily. I know it sucks I am stuck with 2 fwd cars.
It will be interesting to compare both cars out on the courses.
I was expecting the fiesta st and focus st to feel about as fast as my cl does. After driving them I was a little surprised that they seem tame and slow. I guess my cl is just a beast.
I won't be modding the FoST much in the first few years. I might set it up for G stock autocross class. Can only do wheels, tires, exhaust, intake filter, one sway bar really. The FoST is doing really well nationally in that class.
I might think of making the cl more for track use instead of autocross. Will wait and see.
I was looking for a fwd/awd car with a manual I can daily in winter for 30k or less. I also considered autocross. I looked at the fiesta st, 15 gti, and 15 wrx also. I really liked how the fiesta drove, but the interior was just too cheap. The gti is a great car, but gets really pricey with options (might as well get a wrx sti at that price. The wrx would have been a good option. A dealer had a focus in st3 trim without the moon roof just how I wanted plus they offer 3k off sticker.
On a side note I bought a new dd/autocross car. I bought a 2014 focus st with the st3 package. It isn't the lightest package for autocross but needs to be my daily. I know it sucks I am stuck with 2 fwd cars.
It will be interesting to compare both cars out on the courses.
I was expecting the fiesta st and focus st to feel about as fast as my cl does. After driving them I was a little surprised that they seem tame and slow. I guess my cl is just a beast.
I won't be modding the FoST much in the first few years. I might set it up for G stock autocross class. Can only do wheels, tires, exhaust, intake filter, one sway bar really. The FoST is doing really well nationally in that class.
I might think of making the cl more for track use instead of autocross. Will wait and see.
I was looking for a fwd/awd car with a manual I can daily in winter for 30k or less. I also considered autocross. I looked at the fiesta st, 15 gti, and 15 wrx also. I really liked how the fiesta drove, but the interior was just too cheap. The gti is a great car, but gets really pricey with options (might as well get a wrx sti at that price. The wrx would have been a good option. A dealer had a focus in st3 trim without the moon roof just how I wanted plus they offer 3k off sticker.
Last edited by brian6speed; 08-22-2014 at 11:13 AM.
08-22-2014, 12:03 PM
#48
For the cl I meant road course tracking, not drag racing. That isn't really my style. I might go just to see what cl can do though.
08-25-2014, 08:24 AM
#49
Senior Moderator
I installed steering bushing and I noticed a little difference. Steering feels slightly weightier, crisper, and slightly better turn in. It was very easy to install.
On a side note I bought a new dd/autocross car. I bought a 2014 focus st with the st3 package. It isn't the lightest package for autocross but needs to be my daily. I know it sucks I am stuck with 2 fwd cars.
It will be interesting to compare both cars out on the courses.
I was expecting the fiesta st and focus st to feel about as fast as my cl does. After driving them I was a little surprised that they seem tame and slow. I guess my cl is just a beast.
I won't be modding the FoST much in the first few years. I might set it up for G stock autocross class. Can only do wheels, tires, exhaust, intake filter, one sway bar really. The FoST is doing really well nationally in that class.
I might think of making the cl more for track use instead of autocross. Will wait and see.
I was looking for a fwd/awd car with a manual I can daily in winter for 30k or less. I also considered autocross. I looked at the fiesta st, 15 gti, and 15 wrx also. I really liked how the fiesta drove, but the interior was just too cheap. The gti is a great car, but gets really pricey with options (might as well get a wrx sti at that price. The wrx would have been a good option. A dealer had a focus in st3 trim without the moon roof just how I wanted plus they offer 3k off sticker.
On a side note I bought a new dd/autocross car. I bought a 2014 focus st with the st3 package. It isn't the lightest package for autocross but needs to be my daily. I know it sucks I am stuck with 2 fwd cars.
It will be interesting to compare both cars out on the courses.
I was expecting the fiesta st and focus st to feel about as fast as my cl does. After driving them I was a little surprised that they seem tame and slow. I guess my cl is just a beast.
I won't be modding the FoST much in the first few years. I might set it up for G stock autocross class. Can only do wheels, tires, exhaust, intake filter, one sway bar really. The FoST is doing really well nationally in that class.
I might think of making the cl more for track use instead of autocross. Will wait and see.
I was looking for a fwd/awd car with a manual I can daily in winter for 30k or less. I also considered autocross. I looked at the fiesta st, 15 gti, and 15 wrx also. I really liked how the fiesta drove, but the interior was just too cheap. The gti is a great car, but gets really pricey with options (might as well get a wrx sti at that price. The wrx would have been a good option. A dealer had a focus in st3 trim without the moon roof just how I wanted plus they offer 3k off sticker.
08-25-2014, 09:54 AM
#50
I will post a pic after I wash and wax it, then pull my cl out next to it for a photo op. Weather has been awful here last week. Today is supposed to feel like it is 104 degrees out.
I have already ordered a few parts for it. So many more aftermarket options than the cl it makes choosing parts harder. Always something to complain about.
Last edited by brian6speed; 08-25-2014 at 09:56 AM.
09-01-2014, 10:41 AM
#51
Sorry I have not posted a pic yet. It seems impossible to have both cars clean at the same time.
I will post a dirty pic later today. I signed up for the Octane Academy driving experience for Oct 12-13. It is in utah, I am really excited for it and expect to learn a lot.
I will post a dirty pic later today. I signed up for the Octane Academy driving experience for Oct 12-13. It is in utah, I am really excited for it and expect to learn a lot.
09-01-2014, 02:40 PM
#52
I will probably start a focus specific thread in car talk or whatever appropriate forum to avoid cluttering up this one. Here are a few pics I snapped earlier on my phone.
As you can see I already debadged the rear and gotta love the recaros.
As you can see I already debadged the rear and gotta love the recaros.
09-03-2014, 11:22 PM
#53
I started a build thread for the focus if anyone cares. If not I can atleast keep track of my mods this way.
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-talk-5/2014-fost-build-thread-dd-autocross-duty-917304/
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-talk-5/2014-fost-build-thread-dd-autocross-duty-917304/
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