Predatorbird's 2017 VW GTI
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Predatorbird's 2017 VW GTI
I pick up a 2014 Focus ST a few weeks ago. I had a 2012 Golf R previously, but after some major mechanical issues with the car, I decided to get rid of it. The ST had just under 11k miles, ST3 package, black vinyl roof wrap, H&R springs, green filter, Boomba BOV, and some sort of boost controller. All of the parts were dealer installed and covered under warranty. I was able to locate the original owner a few hours later through a FB group and the car had all of the maintenance done on time. The car is a blast to drive and I enjoy it more and more everyday. The only things I've ordered for it are a roof rack and shorty antenna. My immediate plans are to remove the boost controller for a Cobb Accessport V3, intake tube, symposer delete, rear motor mount, and 15/20 wheel spacers. My future mods will most likely be FMIC, catless DP, and catback exhaust. I'm also unsure about the green accents. They don't bother me that much at the moment, but I will probably paint the calipers black and do black emblems.
For those who don't know me, here is my progress thread for the TL and Golf R.
https://acurazine.com/forums/photogr.../#post13664215
The day I bought the car
GoPro photos on my way to a car meet
First photoshoot
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Roof rack installed
Rolling shots. I got home to edit the photos and realized my settings were off. I'll redo the shots after I get wheel spacers on.
For those who don't know me, here is my progress thread for the TL and Golf R.
https://acurazine.com/forums/photogr.../#post13664215
The day I bought the car
GoPro photos on my way to a car meet
First photoshoot
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Roof rack installed
Rolling shots. I got home to edit the photos and realized my settings were off. I'll redo the shots after I get wheel spacers on.
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01-06-2018, 01:39 PM
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Got everything installed two days ago. I couldn't be happier with the drop! I'm at a finger gap in the front and a tight finger gap in the rear. I imagine they will settle a little more over the next couple of weeks and hopefully even out.
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Nice pickup! Those GoPro pics look surprisingly good... or I have no idea what I'm doing with mine lol
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Congrats! The ST is a fantastic looking little car
What issues were you having with the R?
What issues were you having with the R?
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The white looks so good on the STs. Very nice!
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Nice upgrade!
The FoST is a great car! You will have so much fun with it. Please keep us posted as you mod your car.
The FoST is a great car! You will have so much fun with it. Please keep us posted as you mod your car.
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Looks clean! Congratulations and I'm looking forward to seeing your progress.
FMIC will definitely help in the hot Florida weather, and DP+CB will really give it a great sound and bring out the whistle of the turbo as well.
FMIC will definitely help in the hot Florida weather, and DP+CB will really give it a great sound and bring out the whistle of the turbo as well.
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MORE POWAR!!
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Looks great in white!
Not feeling the 'Eco' green emblems, back to red or change to black would look great.
Not feeling the 'Eco' green emblems, back to red or change to black would look great.
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Oh yeah, I would just take it back to stock Red for that ST emblem too!
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Dude you look like adam levine in that gopro video.
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He said he wants to change the caliper color too!
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oh.....
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Thanks! I was looking for white or blue. The white showed up at my local Ford dealer and I loved how it looked in person.
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So funny you say that, I get that on a regular basis from people! I'm told it's not a bad thing.
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Holy shit, those were serious issues with the R. So sorry to hear! I hope the ST treats you much better for many years to come
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neuronbob approves. . Enjoy!
I love those little rockets.
I love those little rockets.
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I approve!! Congrats again, Adam, I love that you got it in white, looks so nice.
I wish you better times with this car
I wish you better times with this car
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White > *
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Update: I ordered 15/20 wheel spacers and they arrived today. I'll be installing them tomorrow. I'm also driving to Orlando next week to get a FMIC and rear motor mount installed. These two parts are essential once you start modding these cars. I'm hoping to get my Boostmax removed soon and I'll be getting a Cobb tune. I just need to figure out which tuner to go through.
Thanks, Austin! I'm already more in love with this car than the R. The mod bug has hit me with this one.
I'm so happy I found this car. I was trying to decide between White and Blue. Once I saw this car in person, I knew I was going to buy it.
I'm so happy I found this car. I was trying to decide between White and Blue. Once I saw this car in person, I knew I was going to buy it.
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I'm looking at them and FreekTune. Did you order yours through Mountune's website? I don't even know what to choose for some of the settings and just want the tuner to dial it in for me.
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Adam are you coming to the meet in Orlando in October?
on the new ride.
on the new ride.
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Ran into a problem when trying to install the spacers today. The supplied lug nuts were too short and the socket wouldn't grab them after they were too far in the hole. The socket started to strip the nut when tightening them down by hand. I contacted the company and they are sending me new lug nuts for it.
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GarageLine? That's who I'm using for spacers at the moment. 25mm all around.
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Jesus Christ...ignore this guy, Adam.
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