Inside my '13 Ford Focus ST build
01-08-2013, 02:28 PM
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01-08-2013, 02:30 PM
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01-08-2013, 03:19 PM
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Hmm, I am toying with the idea of doing a road trip this summer. I may cruise over to the DC/Baltimore area and pay a visit to Custom Performance Engineering. They have a downpipe and catback exhaust out for the ST that looks great. I already have their rear motor mount. I think it would be neat to visit their shop, meet the crew, and do before and after dynos. I'm waiting to do serious performance mods and this summer would be the perfect time. Maybe if I talk to them they can give me a discount for the effort.
01-08-2013, 03:28 PM
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do it....sounds like a great plan....
if I owned a performance shop, I would love to see all my customers rather than just packaging up the stuff and send it their way....
talk to them and see if you can get some dyno's, discount, etc....and do not forget to take donuts for the shop crew
if I owned a performance shop, I would love to see all my customers rather than just packaging up the stuff and send it their way....
talk to them and see if you can get some dyno's, discount, etc....and do not forget to take donuts for the shop crew
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01-08-2013, 04:47 PM
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Hmm, I am toying with the idea of doing a road trip this summer. I may cruise over to the DC/Baltimore area and pay a visit to Custom Performance Engineering. They have a downpipe and catback exhaust out for the ST that looks great. I already have their rear motor mount. I think it would be neat to visit their shop, meet the crew, and do before and after dynos. I'm waiting to do serious performance mods and this summer would be the perfect time. Maybe if I talk to them they can give me a discount for the effort.
*Already spending money in my head upgrading a car I haven't bought yet*
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01-08-2013, 04:52 PM
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01-09-2013, 02:44 AM
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My friend bought an HID kit for his car before he bought it. An HID kit, for his Prius
also, lowering springs.
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01-11-2013, 07:53 PM
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Now just pop in a nice supercharger/turbo, pulley, exhaust,....oh no here we go again !!!! nice car- Good choice- looks very Aston martin-ish with the new grill... Good luck ! enjoy- but be safe- watch out for
parking lot commandos looking to ding and dent doors...
parking lot commandos looking to ding and dent doors...
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01-11-2013, 08:05 PM
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Nice engine mount. Are you having any of those issues with 1-2 banging or wheel hop that these are reported to solve?
Are you having any of those issues with 1-2 banging or wheel hop that these are reported to solve?
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01-11-2013, 08:45 PM
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01-11-2013, 10:31 PM
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Once I install the mounts I will report the difference. Although in this season and tires I haven't been able to see full potential, yet.
Now just pop in a nice supercharger/turbo, pulley, exhaust,....oh no here we go again !!!! nice car- Good choice- looks very Aston martin-ish with the new grill... Good luck ! enjoy- but be safe- watch out for
parking lot commandos looking to ding and dent doors...
parking lot commandos looking to ding and dent doors...
And thanks for the compliments.
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01-11-2013, 10:35 PM
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I wonder how Ford could miss that. At least it's an easy fix.
01-11-2013, 10:45 PM
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01-12-2013, 12:55 PM
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Surprisingly, the Electric Focus RMM is stiffer than the ST's and people have been swapping it out with that. Some have said they even got the dealers to do it, and some have had the part swapped without paying.
Here's the difference:
For 2014, Ford could easily just use one RMM and have the E-Focus one be standard. But if anything like they did with the Speed3, they just might not care enough.
Here's the difference:
For 2014, Ford could easily just use one RMM and have the E-Focus one be standard. But if anything like they did with the Speed3, they just might not care enough.
01-12-2013, 04:48 PM
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Agreed. Almost seems like an oversight.
Washed and detailed the car today. The wax I put on the day after I brought her home is still holding up well.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rphilman1/8374812572/
Washed and detailed the car today. The wax I put on the day after I brought her home is still holding up well.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rphilman1/8374812572/
01-14-2013, 04:16 PM
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01-14-2013, 07:12 PM
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Do it!
01-14-2013, 08:43 PM
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LOL no...I think Phil might have an update, hence the
my next car shall be a GTR
LOL
my next car shall be a GTR
LOL
01-15-2013, 12:17 PM
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Haha, $15k for this?
http://www.autoweek.com/article/2013...ROIT/130119903
Those seats are ugly.
http://www.autoweek.com/article/2013...ROIT/130119903
Flash-forward to the Shelby Focus ST, based on the high-performance Ford Focus ST. It has been tuned to produce more than 300 hp while still getting up to 40 mpg, according to Shelby American. Handling has been improved from the stock Focus ST via Ford Racing suspension parts to lower the car, along with new wheels and tires for better grip. Shelby spec brakes provide the stopping power, while the Shelby/Borla exhaust gives the Focus ST a distinct sound.
Functional hood vents, hydro-carbon grille inserts front and rear, Shelby lettering and a rear hydro-carbon spoiler mark the exterior. Buyers can choose between three graphics packages -- traditional Shelby stripes, Shelby checkered-flag splash or competition graphics.
Inside, the car has a custom Shelby-branded interior with a Shelby shifter and Shelby CSM badge.
The Shelby package adds $14,995 to whatever you pay for a Ford Focus ST. Shelby American will limit production to 500 units per year.
Functional hood vents, hydro-carbon grille inserts front and rear, Shelby lettering and a rear hydro-carbon spoiler mark the exterior. Buyers can choose between three graphics packages -- traditional Shelby stripes, Shelby checkered-flag splash or competition graphics.
Inside, the car has a custom Shelby-branded interior with a Shelby shifter and Shelby CSM badge.
The Shelby package adds $14,995 to whatever you pay for a Ford Focus ST. Shelby American will limit production to 500 units per year.
Those seats are ugly.
01-15-2013, 12:37 PM
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i think the in the pix it looks overdone....
minus the interior and the side decal....and it might be a head turner as well
minus the interior and the side decal....and it might be a head turner as well
01-15-2013, 02:38 PM
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Change the seats & the checkers on the sides & it would look nice, but not for an extra $15k.
01-15-2013, 07:22 PM
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It was exactly what I thought it'd be. Terrible.
Those wheels do not fit. They would get chewed up and possibly deform both the front and rear fenders over time on dips in the road or speed bumps.
What a ripoff. Look at the crappy leather and how poorly it fits. I'm replacing Recaros with them?
Those wheels do not fit. They would get chewed up and possibly deform both the front and rear fenders over time on dips in the road or speed bumps.
What a ripoff. Look at the crappy leather and how poorly it fits. I'm replacing Recaros with them?
01-15-2013, 07:28 PM
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Wow that's an abomination of the Shelby name. Sure there were the Shelby Omnis and Charges of the 80's, but at least they were the actual brain child of Shelby himself. Between the graphics, vents and seats, they really ruined the ST's already good looks and tarnished the Shelby legacy IMO.
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01-24-2013, 12:51 PM
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01-24-2013, 04:23 PM
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For what it's worth, I haven't had a single issue with MFT, nor the car in general.
And I absolutely disagree with Juan saying he would only recommend this car in the base trim. The interior and seats on the base trim is just downright stripped, ugly, and a cluster of buttons.
I find the Recaro seats damn comfortable, high quality, and very sexy.
And I absolutely disagree with Juan saying he would only recommend this car in the base trim. The interior and seats on the base trim is just downright stripped, ugly, and a cluster of buttons.
I find the Recaro seats damn comfortable, high quality, and very sexy.
01-24-2013, 05:09 PM
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01-24-2013, 05:55 PM
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The Ford ST is a damn good car from what I've gathered. I'm not too surprised at the few nominal features missing in the ST at launch, but it's not abnormal for car manufacturers to do this. After all, they have to bring SOMETHING new to the table next year. I'm sure Ford will work out the kinks eventually. MFT is known for overlooked issues -- nothing a simple, free software update can't fix.
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01-24-2013, 06:30 PM
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It was amazing. I drove the ST and new MS3 back to back. It made me hate my MS3 even more
The ST is on another level. Yea, it's not as fast as my car, but its much more nicer, comfortable, and livable. And it sounds beefy. I love the induction noise.
I drove a ST2, it seemed to be loaded. It had the my touch, sunroof, recaros, leather, ect.
I loved it.
They had a white base model inside. It was nice, but seemed way too cluttered with buttons without mytouch
Ford has a winner on their hands
The ST is on another level. Yea, it's not as fast as my car, but its much more nicer, comfortable, and livable. And it sounds beefy. I love the induction noise.
I drove a ST2, it seemed to be loaded. It had the my touch, sunroof, recaros, leather, ect.
I loved it.
They had a white base model inside. It was nice, but seemed way too cluttered with buttons without mytouch
Ford has a winner on their hands