onebadna1nsx

wow.... 29mpg... most I get is 17
Maybe I should look more into getting a hot hatch.

BullsCubsHawks

same here

RPhilMan1

Nice video! Thanks! Not a bad run, either. I wonder if the ST was tuned. For a mid 14-second, I would say it was not.

I need to get on the drag strip myself!

It was tough, but the ST has still never been through a direct car wash. It has only seen touchless during the winter, and by hand during the summer.

It doesn't bother me that I haven't broken 30MPG because I have yet to be on an extended highway trip. I haven't driven it outside of Chicagoland nor on the highway (without stop and go traffic) for more than two hours at a time. So for a lot of city driving, I'm very happy with the MPG.

93 octane! I use only Shell V-Power.

Don't worry though, I'm jealous of your RWD.

You cannot go wrong with a hot hatch! Especially turbo.

Hey, nice username.

RPhilMan1

Took the day Sunday to swap on my summer wheels and tires set! I also thoroughly washed every wheel, inside the drum and all. They look brand new. I only was able to wash the exterior of the ST and not detail and wax like I wanted since it has been very rainy here lately. Hopefully this Sunday I will be able to detail her.



Last night as I pulled in the garage, I hit the 20,000 mile mark! The ST is 17 months old - 1 year, 5 months, 7 days - or 523 days old. That averages 38.24 miles a day.

RPhilMan1

I want to do some more cosmetic mods and I'm thinking about possibly getting the Mountune front spoiler. What do you think?







Here it is on a silver ST:

MeehowsBRZ

It looks so much like the stock one I'd just plasti dip that part black.

Aman

Stole a pic from the first page for reference:



I think the lip looks fantastic. But that badge would bug me a little.

00TL-P3.2

I like it with the lip & at least the badge is on the same side as the ST badge in the grille.

Sarlacc

subtle with the lip. but nice. do it.

rockstar143

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^^

It's VERY subtle. Almost looks like you can just paint the bottom bar black and have the same effect.

SuperTrooper169

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I'd plasti-dip it first to see if you like it. Mine's held up pretty decent on my grill. Either way it's a nice subtle improvement over the stock body color lip.

NYTHAWK

Not sure if someone posted this earlier, but I came across this Hennessey kit for the ST. http://www.hennesseyperformance.com/fofosthppepa.html

RPhilMan1

Perrin Shorty Antenna and Mountune Front Spoiler are on.

OEM Antenna:



OEM vs. Perrin:



Perrin Shorty Antenna:







Mountune Front Spoiler:

03-6/6

have you had any issues with the hpfp? i work at ford and i see a lof of 2.0 ecoboosts with hpfp problems.

CLtotheTL32

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Awwww yeah! The front lip looks great! I like your stubby too

terdonal

Looks great.

rockstar143

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Love it, man...nicely done!

MarbleGT

The more I see STs the more I love them...and yours is a fantastic example.

Costco

Looking real good!

swoosh

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looks awesome dude....both mods are very subtle BUT do a lot for the look imo....


eagerly waiting for more pix

Sarlacc

looking good dude!

charliemike

Looks great, as always. Very clean car. I'm really glad you haven't had the issues with yours that I have.

Aman

Well done.

crazyasiantl

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Very nice

RPhilMan1

Thanks for the kind words and comments everyone!

Nope, no issues at all with the HPFP. What kind of car with the 2.0 EB was showing the most problems with the HPFP?

I need to do another photoshoot again!

Thanks! I am happy that the car has been problem free and a good owner experience! I wish the same could be said for you.

RPhilMan1

The final mod phase is coming up. I have a Bilstein B14 PSS coilover kit coming in today, and I also have a few other parts waiting for install: Boomba Racing Blow off Valve, Short Throw Shifter, Aluminum Shifter Bushings and Aluminum Transmission Cable Bracket Bushings, Short Shifter Transmission Adapter Plate, and Rear Motor Mount.

After all of these are installed, I think that will be it for major mods. The only thing major to do after that is a turbo upgrade, and I'm not going to do that any time soon, if at all. I already have enough torque steer.

MeehowsBRZ

Such a good looking car.

MarbleGT

Is there a turbo upgrade kit that's out there for the ST?

RPhilMan1

Yep, quite a few actually. Several members are reporting back numbers in the 320whp/320lb-ft tq + range.

ATP Garrett GTX2867R with either a .64 A/R housing for quicker spoolup but less top end power, or a .86 A/R housing for slower spool but more top end power.

ATP Garrett GT3071R with either .64 or .86 A/R.

ATP Garrett GT2871R with either .64 or .86 A/R.

ATP Garrett GT2860RS with either .64 or .86 A/R.

Here's a dyno of an ST with full bolt-on mods, GTX2867R turbo swap, and COBB Accesstuner tune.

Ran a 12.652 quarter mile at 113.613 MPH. Quite fast.



Or stock versus turbo swap.



And check this one out. GTX3071R with .63 A/R versus stock. Ran a 12.372 quarter mile at 116.573 MPH with the turbo swap.



Turbo kits are around $2k. If I still have the ST in a couple of years, I might consider it. But since it's my daily driver, I'm not planning on it any time soon.

swoosh

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that is bad ass and putting down some serious power !!!

MarbleGT

Very nice! Looking into something that I can maybe haul around camera gear in and the ST is edging it's way up.

RPhilMan1

crazyasiantl

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Nice to see some people lower their cars :cough: JS+BRZ :cough:

rockstar143

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^^^

and

e30cabrio

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Looks great Ryan!

JS + XES

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WAT!

Raise that puppy up!

charliemike

I'll be honest, the new GTI is back on top as the best car in that class. Especially with the Performance Pack.

Aman

Great choice!

JS + XES

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The new one? That one looks pretty damn underwhelming.

MarbleGT

GTIs, though probably awesome cars, look soooo terribly boring.