How many ST bros we got here? RS and Speed3 drivers welcome

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FiST here.

My friend just got an RS and let me drive it a few days ago and now I'm wishing more than ever for a Fiesta RS. I can live with FF, but I'd love to have the RS's steering rack and adjustable suspension, both of which are incredible.

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FiST Bro reporting

SVT?

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w a g o n

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Woo

>>17073401

>FiST me daddy

>>17073584
Oh look it's alphonse

I feel like the FiST is more of a toy car not really serious while the real performance begins with the Focus ST and up.

Not to say I wouldnt buy one, just wish it had the 2.0 in it. Really limited in its potential. I mean christ I beat on in a race in my APR tuned Jetta.

>>17073600
okay alphonse

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>>17073571
Hi speedbr/o/

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>>17073559
SVT bro is also allowed here.

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>>17073505

Why did they make those look like handheld vacuum cleaners?

>>17073608
Which fishbox is yours?

>>17073620
not sure, to me it looks more like an angry catfish but I love the look of my FiST

>>17073629
okay alphonse

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>>17073590
>>17073600
>>17073607
>>17073629
>>17073643
Fuck off and die. Go make your own shitposting thread.

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>>17073625
The celestial blue

FiST reporting in

FoST drivers are vaping cancerfags

>>17073663
yo bro nice rims I run team dynamics as well!

/vape and community college general/

>>17073689
Who goes to college and can afford a new car? I thought they were all deep in debt.

They're super popular in the military, nearly a dozen on this base at any given time.

>>17073724
of course because the FoST is perfect for douchebags which most military fags are.

>>17073724
You can very easily get a FiST for under 20K. You can get a low miles one for like 15K. Thats well within the range of even someone working part time at Lowes or something.

>>17073689
For the record, it's state university and bongs. There's already Subaru threads for vapers and a truckerfag thread for community college.

>>17073592
Speaking as a FiST owner, you're pretty much right. It's a car for the guy who needs a compact and economical daily driver but doesn't want to be stuck in a gutless shitbox every day.

I think the ideal use for the FiST is as a weekday DD for somebody who owns a weekend car or race car or some sort, and a lot of people seem to have them for exactly that purpose, including me. (I have an AP2 S2000 and had an E36 M3 track car project, but sold it a while back and am trying to figure out what to do next.)

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FoST reporting in

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>>17073689
Are ST's vape cars? I always thought that was a Subaru thing

>>17073743
It sounds to me like a military bro fucked your girl

>>17073401
Obvious Ford shill thread is obvious.

What the fuck is with all the shills on here lately. Does Ford corporate really think that all the autists on here are going to be swayed by some retarded opinion? Or that more than 0.1% of them can afford even the cheapest new Ford?

>>17073786
Because younger guys buy them, the FiST is the new vape car.

>>17073796
>What the fuck this thread doesn't start by shitting on a company/car and isn't a repost of some meme copypasta/image (that shits on a company/car)
>This can only mean one thing
>SHILLS SHILLS SHILLS SHILLS

Does the tail kick out easier with ESC on, in sport mode, or all the way off?

#17073796
Not deserving of a (You)

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Ayyy b/o/yz

>>17073825
Logic would dictate all the way off, but I haven't tried hard enough to make it kick out really.

>>17073814
FoST is way vapier than the Fiesta man. Most br/o/s pale when they think about being seen in a Fiesta, the Focus is somehow not as bad to them.

The Fiesta's demographic is mostly people who want a fun daily driver that can do autox or weekend mountain runs but is nothing more than a fun daily. I mean, it's performance is great. But it's not winning races (nor should you really want to race in it).

>>17073825
Sport Mode/ESC off.

With ESC on it will cut the power to the wheels to keep the tail in line.

>>17073849
>fun daily driver that can do weekend mountain runs

Pretty much what I bought my Focus for.

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>>17073505

overall I'm just happy Ford has gone out of their way to create cheap, fun cars marketed for enthusiasts. It's how every company should act

>>17073869
I wanted to post that picture but it wouldn't let me

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>>17073571
>>17073608
One of the guys I share a parking lot with owns a blacked-out Speed3. The color turns the goofy catfish smile into psycho killer grin. Watching it rip through a 1/4 mile in 12.2 seconds was impressive, wonder how much power it makes.

>>17073898
Running a 12.2 would certainly require at least 350+ WHP.

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>>17073880
I really like that you can't buy one in automatic. It prevents people who aren't car enthusiasts and just want something "sporty" from buying them. That goes for the RS, Si, and new Type R as well.

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Speed 3 here. Howdy

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>>17073611
Sweet.

>>17073956
this. all manufacturers need to do is trim up a preexisting model, give it more power, better handling, and three pedals. this kills the normie.

>>17073827
That lip looks great, totally changess the car.

>t. BRZ owner who decided between this and a FiST

>>17073898
That's what I love about the smile, it can look do sweet and then like a twisted maniac. I'm running my first drag race next weekend, I'm excited! I think my speed should be running 12.5s I think. I'll be happy if I do forsure.

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>>17073401
Slow Turd checking in.

>>>>17074073
what's in front? a MR2 Spyder?

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Hay guise what's going on in this thread?

>>17074079
s2k

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>when you have more torque than a truck but you can't put it down because you're FWD and you'd rather have more HP instead

Bad ST feels

>>17074040
I actually really wanted a 2017 BRZ instead, but Subaru wasn't giving me any sort of incentives on it, while the FiST was 0% and 3000 off.

What have you guys done to your >fwd shitboxes? Currently on my FiST (all Mountune unless stated otherwise)
>2.5" turboback exhaust with high-flow cat
>intercooler
>hot-side charge pipe
>intake
>short-throw shifter
>rear motor mount
>94 octane tune (240ish at the crank)
>Boomba transmission bushings
>ASD pedal spacer
>Firehawk Indy 500 tires

I have a gti, does that count?

I bought a FiST but I don't really see the point in modding it

It's just an econobox that is good on gas but also happens to be fun to drive.

At least it's been reliable for me so far.

>>17074429
I can't deal with the vibes from a rear motor mount. Just too much for me

>buying a ford focus
shiggydiggydoowopdoo

>>17074599
True post. The FiST is and will always be an econobox that boy racers/too poor fora FoST buy

>>17074916
don't kid yourself

FoSTs are econoboxes too

>>17074916
Just about every reviewer says they prefer the FiST because it's more agile and fun to drive. I seriously doubt someone who can afford 24k on a new car can't afford 27k on a new car.

>>17074927
This

>>17074429
I would get the Mountune 275 kit for my FoST if it was fucking available in Germany without voiding the warranty.

You can have it literally anywhere else in Europe and America, but not Germany for some fucking reason.

>>17074916
funny because FoSTs were cheaper than FiSTs in my area and I still preferred the FiST.

>>17074040
Thanks mate, I agree, but it alos definitely looks best on a black car.

It just looks a bit goofy without it to me.

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+1 FiST.

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ayy

>>17074429
MR230 on my Fiesta soon. Hope it lives up to the hype people make about it.

>>17073567
The wagon versions are quite nice. One of the better looking sport wagons desu

What aboot Volvos? got an 05 s40 t5

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>>17074429
I'm considering the 275 kit for my FoST.
I'd rather put the shit in myself, but i guess i need to have the dealer do it.

>>17073401
Speed 6 here

>>17075844
mountune really jews you for what you get out of that kit is the only issue I have.. I was able to install all that gear plus buy a real cobb accessport (vs locked "mTune" handset) on my fiesta for around $1k by shopping smartly, yet they want $2200 for that and a locked out accessport you can't do anything with?

I guess you can shout 'muh warranty' and regret it later on if you want, but I suppose the focuses have more issues than the fiestas from what I hear..

>>17075913
Fairly sure the warranty is the only reason it costs so much.
I have considered just saying fuck it and going for a 300hp kit but id rather have a warranty and not need it....

>>17075955
If you're in the US, you don't have to worry too much about "not having a warranty". Not sure the details of your car, but for me I've been running a tuned Fiesta for about 20k miles, and have been modding it for about 25k miles (sitting about 30k right now).

I had my blend door actuator repaired under warranty a month or two ago without any question. I'm fairly certain they'd repair anything else that went wrong with my car without question in the next 6k miles or so.

The stories you hear about people's claims being denied is mostly people who can't drive a car and complain about the clutch or transmission being faulty when they've done nothing but launch the car it's entire life and are butt hurt when Ford denies their replacement claiming it doesn't fall under the warranty.

But don't let me deny you your security blanket.

>>17075844
I got the MP215 kit for my Fiesta ST and I honestly agree with >>17075913

Buying Mountune stuff through Ford and having them install it so so so much more expensive than getting it through Mountune's website (frequent sales, "mountunerewards" coupon code is 15% off, has point system if you make an account) and installing it yourself.

The ST is a reliable car, since it gets rid of the weak transmissions in the base car. And if it needs work, it'll probably be cheap. So I just say ignore your warranty and do what you want with it.

>>17076015
Addenum: ended up going MR230 a couple months later because I wanted more power

>>17076015
This is probably what i'm going to end up doing.
For now i just need to budget for it.

>>17073401

How many Fiestas caught fire?

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FiST Bro checking in.

Watch out, deer love them. Hit one 1500 miles after I got it.

>>17076148
I mean, if you have eyes and can look at your coolant tank, none.

If you don't ever work on your car, pop the hood, or get the oil changed regularly, I guess it could happen.

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What wheels are you FiST guys running? I'm thinking of getting Bronze Team Dyanimc 1.2 on my ingot silver

>>17076159

If I just bought a brand new car, why would I pop the hood?

>>17076173
Why would you not pop the hood if you own a car?

>>17076171
Sparco Assetto Gara 16" Graphite

Team dynamics are nice though.

>>17076152
haha...dont drive at night in Wisconsin or Indiana,if you are not living in Milwaukee or Indianapolis. I lived in fear in both places. Came to west coast and i drive all the time at night thr coastal and canyon roads

>>17076173
Think you're on the wrong forum dude.

>>17076189

Because its brand new. What would I be doing besides messing something up.
>if it aint broke, dont fix it

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>>17076171
Motegi MR116

>>17076171
stock on my summers, 15" sparco trofeo 4's on my winter set. Maybe someday i'll upgrade to some nicer 16 inch summer wheels, sparco or team dynamic 1.2's. I really hate the look of the stock wheels.

>>17073790
They're usually too autistic and fucked in the head to even function out of the military, let alone get a girl

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>>17076152
That sucks dude.

A French Canadian came out of nowhere and sideswiped me 3000 miles in. Fixed the door but now I have to look at the worlds worst panel gap every time I get in the car.

>ITT: Ford Windstars with a turbo kit

>>17073796
I wish we did but /o/'s autists are too broke for even Ford's generous financing terms on a $21,000 new car.

If Ford actually shilled the ST they're wasting their marketing dollars because they barely sell any of the fucking things compared to the Civic Si/GTi/BRZ let alone the WRX (best selling sport compact out IMO).

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>>17074429
jbr intake -
cobb catback -
breedt short shift arm -
steeda shift knob
cfm rear motor mount with 0 pins rn
cjp pedal spacer
accessport -
stratified 'custom' flash tune stage 1
potnza re760 (plan on indy 500 next)
mudflaps -

one's with the - after are ones I got from my friend who sold his ST. super cheap and traded my stock parts

>>17075133

Yes I know. I love the pricing on the focustomer it's great. Look's better is faster and cheaper. Can't wait to get mine. Might just get a brz or Mr2 though. I'm happy we finally have some neat ford's for once just too sad we never got the glorious i5.

>>17074916
I hate to say this, but it seems to me like the FoST attracts way more boy racers than the FiST does. Most of the Fiesta guys seem to be pretty well aware of what their car is, while the Focus guys think they're actually driving some kind of serious sports car despite the fact that it's still slower than a V6 Accord or Camry.

>>17073796
>>17077651
Dunno if it's shilling, but if it is, it seems to be working considering how many of us showed up for this thread. I don't think there's ever been a new car that sold so well to /o/tists.

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Reporting

>>17073567
Man, I wish these existed in the US. We have shit for wagons these days, my brother was in the market last year and ended up having to get a crossover instead. (He was replacing a TDI after dieselgate and all the wagons we could find were either cheap old beaters or were new/almost new and way over his 25k budget.)

>>17074429
Uh what havent i done.
Roush Intake with cobb green filter
FRPP Snorkel
Cpe intercooler piping
Lvls intercooler
Turbosmart Raceport BOV
GTX2867R
ATP Catless downpipe
Roush Catback
Accel coil packs
NGK iridium plug
Spec stage 1 clutch
Spec flywheel
Cpe RMM
Enkei RPF1 18x8.5
MPSS 255/35/18
Cobb shift plate
FRPP short throw
Hawk HPS pads

Pretty sure thats all the performance related stuff. I'm this anon
>>17074073

>>17074429
Nothing but wheels and tires (16" Sparco Terra) on my FiST.

I need brakes and I'm planning on an upgrade, trying to decide what to go with. I was thinking of maybe getting the Mountune pads+steel lines kit.

After that I'd really like to do an exhaust, but I need to go hit up a meet and hear options in person first, because a lot of FiST exhausts sound retarded. I just want it for the sound, I don't think the car needs any more power, nor can it really handle it unless I get an LSD.

>>17078135
>FoST
>slower than V6 Camry

You sure? Camry makes 268hp, FoST makes 250hp but is lighter/grippier/has way more torque.

>>17078442
According to Car&Driver the Camry is 0.2 sec faster to 60.

The ST would obviously destroy it around a track or in a canyon, I was really just making the point that FoST guys giving FiST guys shit is stupid considering neither is a full-on performance car. They're just bigger and smaller versions of the same basic concept, and you can get a much faster car for the price of either if that's your priority and you're willing to give up some practicality/efficiency/reliability. (And ST guys who heavily mod their cars are already giving the latter two up anyway.)

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Just bought a 2017 FoST ST3 a few weeks ago. Great daily driver with get up and go if needed. Everything I loved about my old SE but more power. Already threw in the Roush "COI" and sounds way better. Don't know why people argue about which is better, FiST or FoST, they are both great. Just wanted more car than a FiST.

Anyone here got an old Fiesta ST? I'm looking at upgrading from my old normal shitbox Fiesta to an old ST. Looks like I can get one for about 3 grand, and I'm torn between that and an MX5.

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>>17078627
The old 2.0L Fiesta's were great fun. Very nippy and decent handling. Looked after ones are reliable. And there's plentiful mods available, lots of tuning companies did parts for it.

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>>17073401
I'm upgrading from my ST-Line Fiesta to an ST3. Should be getting it on Friday.

>pic related, what I have & what I'm upgrading to (but with grey wheels).

>>17078627
>>17078913
Forgot to add, most examples will defiantly have been ragged about at some point, so if you do find one, take it for a long test drive. Check all the gears, that they don't crunch or jump out. Also listen for engine knocks or rattles.

The higher the mileage, the more chance it's been thrashed about. Another place to look for one is on the various ST owner's clubs, chances are they're better looked after than other examples.

What happened to Ford? They seam to be on a roll lately. Completely killing the FWD sport market.

>>17078965
We don't have the ST-Line in the US, am I right in thinking that it's basically a tarted up normal Fiesta? That'll be a huge upgrade if so.

I just got rid of my speed3 for a challenger scatpack.

I still kinda miss her.

>>17078984
The ST line is the new name for the Zetec S models.

>>17078402
no offense but thats alot of money into the car that could have gone to a v8 or something.

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FiST > FoST

>>17078991
Oh, gotcha, we didn't have those either but I know what they are.

It's weird, it seems like manufacturers in the UK really love releasing all kinds of special editions and named variants and stuff, but you rarely see stuff like that here in the US. We just have trim levels and options instead.

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>>17079009
You're a dumb faggot if you think one is better than the other.

>>17078988
How much more fun is having a vee-ate and right wheel drive? I want a sports car next.

>>17079020
The car I have now has the 125hp 1.0 ecoboost engine. It's essentially a sporty regular Fiesta, it's nice but when I got it 9 months ago I was hit with buyers remorse.

Now there's a deal due to the new shape Fiesta coming soon and the ST is only £25 a month more, it has a lot more toys too as it's an ST3.

Friday can't come soon enough.

>>17079022
it's perfectly reasonable to prefer the smaller and lighter car

>>17079123

I also bought the ST-Line fiesta a month back. I only chose the 1.0 liter 100bhp engine tough, it has such low emissions I get the cheapest possible taxes and the other major reason for choosing it is the low fuel consumption, been hitting around 5,5l/100km for now. So far I'm happy with my decision, it works as a D.D so I'd rather have the a bit smoother suspension than the ST has.

>>17079215
>5.5l/100km
What's that in UK MPG? I am averaging around 37mpg in my ST-Line.

>>17077694
Jbr is making focus stuff now? Enjoy your random peice of tubing intake.

He was just some random poster at mazdaspeed forums and started making short shift plates.

>>17073632
LM 4th gen camaros already claim the "catfish" moniker senpai

>>17079258
According to some calculator I found online 5.5l/100km equals to 51,36 mpg

>>17079274
I'm not surprised, the MS3 guys seem to be moving over to FoST/RS in droves.

It's kinda funny actually, I had an 8th Gen Si, then a Mazda2, and now a FiST, and every time I go to a meet I run into people I knew from my last brand's scene, including several who've gone through all three. I'm almost surprised I haven't run into anybody from my mid-'00s WRX days in an ST yet.

>>17079316
That's pretty good, I guess I have a heavier right foot than you.

>>17078580
How do u like the recaros for long drives anon? Im considering pulling the trigger on one for a new daily but at 6'4" and 240+ im skeptical on race seats being comfortable for longer drives..

I'm too poor for a newer ST, but how does the SVT compare to its contemporary Si/GTI rivals? Is it worth getting?

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>>17079358
Unless you got this shape ST in the US I think the ST is your only fast Focus option that's not the newer ST.

>>17079374
*I think the SVT is your only fast Focus option.

>>17079338
Recaro's are a must if you can fit in them, very supportive and comfy. But try them out before you buy.

>>17079338
Not him, but they're fine. They're not real race seats, they're just regular car seats with a bit of extra side support. My friend is about your height and close to 300lb and dailies a base RS (same seats as the ST) without issue.

Be aware that the seats have a pretty noticeable break-in, and though they feel a bit tight at first they'll eventually kind of mold to you. It's crazy after 3 years of mostly solo driving to compare my driver and passenger seats.

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>>17079374
We didn't get those, in fact we never got that shape Focus at all. Ford US was still in its shit days and instead of giving us the Mk.II Focus they just gave us this shitshow, which was really just a heavily facelifted Mk.I.

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>>17073611
>>17074005
aw hell yeah

>>17078913
>>17078969
Thanks lad. I'll definitely have a shop around, my current Fiesta (04 reg) is only a 1.2 and feel horrifically anaemic despite weighing fuck all. Coming onto an A-road feels like a horrid crawl unless I'm up to about 4000 revs. Can't shake off wanting an MX5 though, even if it is horredously impractical.

>>17078994
I agree. There is no point in spending 30k on an ST and putting 10k into it, when you could just get an RS.

>>17076199
>He hasn't hit a deer within Milwaukee city limits
Git gud

>>17078994
Oh i know. But i spent the money on all that over 3 and a half years. And it is faster than a stock V8 mustang or Camaro

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>>17073401
>'ecoboost'

wew, can't believe people pay for that marketing gimmick.

>FWD 'sports car'

wew

>>17080197
It will never sound as good.

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>>17079443
>when a car looks so bad that you have to make your captcha into a reaction image

>>17074916

I'd probably get the FiST over the FoST just because I like small cars. Is the FoST really that much better?

>>17080223
It has more power.
Really though you should test drive both and see what you like more.
Don't take the word of a parisan meme enthusiast BBS.

>>17080205
t. 150 hp 8.0 V8

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>>17080244
t. dual turbo inline 6 BMW owner 330hp.

poorfags never learn

>>17080267
>proud of a n54

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>>17080303
>condescending N54 in a thread dedicated to the glory of an reliable 1.0L 'ecoboost' engine

>>17079443
>still

>implying they ever got out

>>17078135
/o/ is a ridiculously small subset of the internet automotive community.

Ford would be better off marketing these cars through SCCA, paying off or at least greasing up Motor Trend/Edmunds, or just making ads on normie social media platforms (Instagram/Snapchat/Twitter).

I wouldn't be surprised if all Ford ST cars (Fiesta/Focus ST) get outsold 5:1 by either the BRZ/GT86, GTi, or Civic Si. Probably closer to 10-15:1 compared to the WRX.

>>17080267
>hello I am fat

bmws werent always 3800lb grand tourers made for gooks

>>17080334
But the ST is a 1.6

>>17080334
>ST
>1.0L

u wot m8

I'm loving the comfyness in here.

Guys I'm currently trying to decide between the FoST or a Mazda 3 hatch, so I figure this is the perfect place to ask. I love the look of both but what would you say are the main differences?

As far as I can tell its that the Focus is a bit faster but the Mazda a bit more reliable?

I can't find any good Speed 3s near me... But I think that'd be my #1..

>>17080334
>Fiat

Fucking hell

>>17080566
Best thing for you is to take your dubs, and test drive both back to back. They are both good cars, so it's really down to personal choice.

>>17073689
>can't even get car driver stereotypes right

just end your life

>>17080566
The ST is more reliable than the Speed3 afaik. They have the same chassis, with the Mazda having more top end power and the ST having more midrange grunt. They are roughly just as fast around a track.

>>17080566
the focus has proven to be pretty reliable so far

but resale value is shit for the FoST, so either buy one used or get the Mazda if that's a concern

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>>17080373
>>17080352
>ITS 1.6L NOT 1.0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

top kek these poor fags want so desperately to be be part of the sports car club

>>17080594
What is the ST stereotype anyway?

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Is Neon welcome here?

>>17080778
Babby's first sports car desu. Its the one you get out of college. Ford even markets a $500 off for students.

>>17079358
It competes perfectly fine against other early 00s sport compacts. Get a Neon SRT4 if you actually want to make your car faster though.

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>>17080790
>fail wheel drive turbo-4 boyracer econobox

Yeah sure why not

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Any Chicagobros?

>>17080861
>implying that the ST isn't

>>17080879
O'BLOCK BANG BANG 3HUNNA

>>17080884
>implying I have no self awareness and can't make fun of myself

Every car in this thread is, nobody is saying otherwise

>>17080896
I actually live just a couple miles from where Chief Keef used to before he got kicked out the hood.

Chicago is so segregated that the niggers don't cross into other neighborhoods because the mexicans or the concealed carrying whites will drop them lol

>>17080581
>>17080638
>>17080639

Thanks guys. I have heard the fost is reliable too, I was mostly going off of the japanese meme.

As for resale value, maybe ill have better luck buying an ST because of it. I dont plan to buy new and I tend to keep my cars for a fair bit of time.

Anyway thanks all for the help, I think test drive will be the way to go.

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So, serious question that will probably be seen as bait (understandable since /o/ is a shit board): did you guys buy hot hatches instead of proper sports cars by choice, or were you just not able to afford/live with one? Do you plan on "upgrading" to something with AWD/RWD and a bigger engine, or would you rather stick with sport compacts?

I love my ST, but I would have got a sports car if I could but it's incompatible with my lifestyle.

>>17080942
The people who have hobbies that require the space will say they need the space, and the people who are too poor for anything better will say they need the space.

>>17080942
I didn't really want a sports car because it's expensive to own one

insurance is high and the initial cost is high

>>17080942
Bought it as a fun daily that has some practicality while I save up to buy a house and a legitimate fun weekend car.

Will keep the fiesta as a daily until I can't, then probably start rallycrossing it.

I'll be looking to get a C5 Z06, S2000, or maybe even import an evo 4/5 in a few years.

>>17080969
forgot to add

I'm planning on getting a BMW M2 later once I feel comfortable enough financially to afford one

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>>17080879
I'm from the burbs, but it's nice to see someone else that refuses to put their front plate on.

>>17080879
>those sunken steelies

Running skinny tires for the winter?

>>17080942
At this point a proper sports car wouldn't fit in my life.
Once I get a house and some garage space I'll probably get one.

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Does nobody on /o/ own an RS?

Pic not mine

>>17081060
There's at least one Nitrous Blue from Florida if I recall.

>>17080942
Fiesta is my DD, a hot hatch suits me fine. Easy to live with, and fun available when I want it.

Plus my garage is small, and parking is tight around here, so being small helps.

>>17080752
kys

>>17080752
we know it isn't a sports car you dip

well except for the RS

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You are all front wheel drive KEKS

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Ayyy, waddup. Molten Orange one is mine.

>>17081792
>it autocorrects to KEK again

Thank you Hiroshimoot. Finally /r/The_Donald users will expand their vocabulary.

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>>17081826
>those lights

>>17081863
Oh ho, if you thought that was bad, it used to have the neo-chrome layer too, but that peeled off.

>>17081826
>have nice orange car
>put disgusting JAY DEE EM headlights and retard yellow rimz on it that completely ruin the color

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>>17081885
Gold wheels actually. the paint itself has gold flake too. Hense all the gold. Here's an older pic with the neo-chrome still on there.

HDR seems to mute the gold flake. sometimes it's just the lighting too.

>>17081921
ronald mcdonald? is that you?

>>17081921
It's like the old lego sets that would use neon green for headlights because they didn't give a shit back then

>>17081921
Please be a joke.

>>17081982
What do you mean, fampai?

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>not having rear or 4wheel drive.

>no GTI posters
Show yourselves

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>FWD
>RWD
>AWD
>TURBOS
>NA
>ST
>///M
>ECOBOOST
>FIESTA
>FOCUS
>BMW
>AUDI


O am laffin

>>17082136
but this is a focus thread
i don't want to be associated with you

>>17078374

Fuck why don't they sell the 2 doors here in 'Murica. Fucking burger eaters have shitty taste with their sedans and lack of hatches and wagons.

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:^)

>>17079338
They are not bad at all. They have lumbar support too. I'm 6'1" 230 and I don't get uncomfortable in them.

Tfw no ecoboost in shitbox SE

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This is a nice comfy thread

Does /o/ have more ST owners or GT86 owners?

>>17083251
i'm sure yes

polo gti > fist

>>17073401
speed 3 here, loving my car. fitted with damond motorsports trifecta ama.

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just gonna post speed 3s now.

>>17073956
>>17074021
>this kills the normie
It also kills the sales

>>17083915
Auto is for faggots, if you are gonna buy the "race car" edition that ford/mazda make (rs and speed3/6) then why would you fucking want it in auto?

It's like those cunts who have auto mazda 3 2L sedans that turbo their cars because they don't want a hatchback and forced to own a manual. fuck off kike.

>drivers car
>torque vectoring that can't be switched off

really makes me think

i blew the doors off a tuned one of these and then the driver got mad and popped his clutch at redline to spin the tires next to me in stop and go traffic. had to slam on the brakes to avoid hitting the guy in front of him. classic.

kind reminder to check your coolant levels,

ford is recalling FiSTs because they are losing coolant and heads are cracking.

their fix? a sensor to monitor coolant level

>>17083976
would that be similar on the speed3s too?

Also that's a stupid fix, try and find something aftermarket.

>>17073401
im thinking getting the ST i started working a month ago minim wage i dont know if can get it thought.

>>17080566
New?
The mazda3 should be way more reliable, and the interior is far better. I own a 2.0 and it's pretty gutless with quite a bit of body roll, so it's really not even close to the ST power/fun wise.

>>17083984
ford won't say what the cause is, they aren't even offering a fix. they're just offering a sensor to keep you informed on your coolant level. pretty shitty imho.

>>17083999
Yea because base model mazda is a shit. 2.5 at least or 2.3T, You can buy MS3 parts and they directly bolt on which is great, MS3 swaybars and ms3 stock suspension made my 2.5 feel 100x better to drive.

I'll probably still sell it for a ms3 one day but those types of cheap upgrades make a difference.

>>17084001
Probably too much effort to fix since it's a superceded model.

Enjoying it. Have been managing to get 29-30MPG on highway.

Also went to the ST Shill Academy after I bought it, recommend it for anyone who can afford to get to Salt Lake City.

>>17083945
I own a manual and I like manual only sport trims. They just don't make sense to sell in America. I almost never see any STs or MS3s on the road, but there are plenty of automatic BRZs and WRXs.

>>17084020
But there's no 2.3T anymore and to get the 2.5l you also need to get the highest trim model so it ends up costing ~4K more for an extra 30hp

>>17084029
I like manual only trims too. It's good for us because it's almost like having a rare car, I've only seen 3 ms3's in my city, but lots of base model sedan shitters.

>>17084036
Why would you buy the gen3? There are so many people out there that cheaped out and got the 2.0 and then ask how they can make more power, Sure, you can make the same power with mods but what's the point in modding the shit out of an econo car?

>finance SE as first car about 2 years ago
>want an ST now
>underwater
>not making a huge amount to be able to likely catch up soon

I'm fucked, aren't I?
That said, I still love the SE. Just wish it had more "oomph" to it.

>>17080942
I bought the ST specifically because my previous DD was a Mazda2, and I loved the size and economy but hated how slow it was. I also have an S2000, so I didn't need another sports car, but I wanted to be able to go straight from work to the canyons and have fun.

I'm more likely to upgrade/supplement my fun car than my ST, lately I've been wanting a cheap Miata or something because the S2000 is getting too valuable to thrash in the canyons, and someday I really want a 911. If I DO upgrade from the ST, it'll probably be to an RS.

>>17081060
Somebody posted in another thread with a black base model RS a few days ago.

My friend just got a blue one a couple of weeks ago, but he's not really into /o/ or forums in general.

>>17081921
Dude, the gold wheels are kind of acceptable, but for god's sake take that bullshit off your headlights.

>>17084739
>gold and red.

No, just no. You may as well to suck dicks with him and his rainblow headlights.

>>17084111

As soon as you drive any new car off the lot you're underwater.

>>17085106
What do you lose after you sign the dotted line, 10k?

>>17083946
Any reason you'd want to? It's mostly there to stop understeer, can't imagine you'd ever want understeer.

>>17085112

Probably. Depends on the car, I guess.
STs holding pretty well after a year or two.
Haven't paid attention to much else...Fusions, after 3 years, worth 15-20k, 20k being Titanium AWD and under 30k miles.

>>17085128
Blows me away when I look at the depreciation of cars. Makes me wonder why anyone is dumb enough to buy a new one let alone go in to debt for one. When if you wait a bit, you can get something really good for 10% its value. Must be why people who buy used because they rather buy used take better care of their cars, they are just that much more intelligent.

Any decent RS POV videos out there? Someone who pushing it as hard as it can go?

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>>17085304
There's plenty of videos of it going into limp mode

>>17085149
You don't realize how stupid a lot of people are and how many people just start shitting bricks once a check engine light comes on or they need to buy a new set of tires.

Lots of lazy fucks would happily take a car payment and the immediate debt it entails with a new car to just not have to deal with the maintenance new cars lack and if anything does go wrong they can just hobble it into the dealership and have them fix it.

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>tfw bought a veloster instead of FiST

>>17086182
you got the turbo right?

>>17086342
yup! so its not all bad

>>17086477
Well at least you got one of the best looking hatchbacks. Not sure how it compares to the ST but the RS is a little unfair. Does Hyundai even car about racing?

>>17086507
Maybe?

They're apparently making a rear engine hatchback

>>17086507

I think hyundai is going to come out with a performance line, something like the I30n which is supposed to be up there with the focus ST and GTI. My biggest problem with the car is the suspension it just way to numb when you try to push the car. the power is alright since its comparable to the FiST.

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I got a question for my speedbr/o/s in here, is corksport ok? I have cobb rmm, sri, auto tech hpfp, and cobb ap3. I'm pleased with all of it but corksport turbo back is like 800 bucks as opposed to 1200 from cobb. Also would ots ecu maps still work with non cobb parts?

>>17086529
Isnt suspension one the easiest things to modify? You should also take heart that you have one of the most reliable brands on the market. You can go fast longer and with less tow bills than almost anyone else.

Im considering getting a Veloster. Keeping my eye out for a used Turbo at a decent price.

>>17086556
i think this summer ill get a rear torsion bar and see if that will improve the back end. then after that go for a strut brace for the front. not sure about shocks or anything like that just yet.

Anons, is it worth upgrading from a Fiesta ST to the Focus?

I don't really need the extra space of 5 doors, but my local dealer offered me a fair bit of money off.

Also, are the Diesel versions of the Focus ST any good compared to the petrol versions?

>>17086915
Do you want something heavier and bigger? If so, do it. If not, don't do it.

>>17086537
Cant tell is stupid or trolling

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>anything but XR5T

>>17083976
It's not due to them losing coolant, it's a faulty sensor so problems arise when the car is low on coolant and you drive it.

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I used to be. drunk fuel like a pigfat V8 but fuck me that noise tho

>tfw wrecking BMW X5's on the motorway spitting flames out the exhaust as i passed them.

good times.

>>17083946
I remember someone sperging out about this months ago.

You're a fucking retard.

>>17087116
I think you mean faster and more practical.

>>17086915
the focus is more cramped on the inside, handles worse, and gets worse gas milage. I could have bought a FoST for $500 more than my FiST, very glad I didn't make that mistake.

>>17089084
I had the opportunity to get a fist for a bit more than my speed3. Sometimes I think I should have. I was turned off by some stuff, like the engine noise being simulated by speakers or whatever though and the speed came packed with mass stuff too (tech pack one at an incredible price). I wish I had something to have fun in tho without attracting every cop in 5 miles.

>>17089516
the FiST engine noise in the cabin is actually pretty good I think. it's really just amplifying the existing noise by the sound symposer addition. This video shows the change really well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CquuP5ofrYw#t=2m43s

>>17081031
Haven't got pulled over for it yet. Even got bumped at the light and asked the cop about it, said most cops won't care unless you're driving like a fuckhead and they start looking for shit to ticket you for.

>>17081038
195/55-16's. Carryover wheels from my previous '14 SE

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>>17080879
>>17081031

chicag/o/ here as well. I was told when I bought it that I didn't need plate in the front so screw it.

>>17089559
>>17089662
I drive by cops all the time and it doesn't seem to be an issue.
I'm sure they'll tack on a charge for it if I get pulled over, though.

My brother got a 2016 focus ST
It seems alright
Handling is kinda Meh, and it doesn't put power down well at all.
But it's a eco shitbox meant to driving to work.

Ford needs to work on the torque vectoring and power delivery.

>>17091169
It's a fun econobox and it does that well.
There's not much else to it unless you mod it.

>>17091169
Kinda hard to argue with one for a daily driver. good for all seasons, gas economy and fast.

I had a mk5 Fiesta ST as my first car. Fun little thing, but it had no torque at all and the intake restrictor gave it a nasty dead spot after 4500 rpms

>>17073401
>I got a question for my speedbr/o/s in here, is corksport ok? I have cobb rmm, sri, auto tech hpfp, and cobb ap3. I'm pleased with all of it but corksport turbo back is like 800 bucks as opposed to 1200 from cobb.

Srsly is corksport any gud?

Anyone else love the quick steering ratio on the FiST? Reminds me of my old AW11 in that I can basically make any turn without having to leave 9 and 3 o'clock

>>17085114
>>17087763

same reason why people don't like things like traction control, abs etc - they want to connect with the car themselves. be responsible for why the car does the things that its doing. not a computer.

there's nothing wrong with torque vectoring, but don't pretend you have a 'drivers car' when you can't turn stuff like that off. you might as well just buy something with a dual clutch transmission. they shift faster than you will ever be able to.

does the traction control even turn itself off completely? or does it just go into a less intrusive mode?

>>17092061
I dont see anything wrong with ABS but traction control can get you killed.

>>17092012
The steering is real nice but the turning circle I find is really small? Or just me?

>>17073786
youre all fucking vapers and your cars are arr rook same wrx impreza, fist, fost, ms3 you name it

>>17092061
>they want to connect with the car themselves. be responsible for why the car does the things that its doing. not a computer.

Amateur armchair racers really think they know better, wew lad.

Too much of a poorfag for an ST or an RS

but a 2004 SVT just got listed near me at a used dealer and they're still cleaning it so it's not available yet and I am going to be the first motherfucker to call every morning to see if it's ready.

>>17080205
>>17080244
>>17080267
>>17080334

I'm back. I just want to say I was meming you guys. I actually like Ford's ST stuff. Its actually fun to drive like a miata and affordable so they really do make a lot of sense. I almost bought a FoST but ended up with something from a higher price point because my wife hates hatches.

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Probably get some shit, but what about the Veloster?

>>17093680
>wife hate hatches

I don't understand these fucking people. It's either a sedan or a disgusting lifted crossover piece of shit, when a hatch has the benefits of both and the drawbacks of neither.

>>17093835
Looks like you've already got some shit!

But seriously, if you like it, it's all good.

>>17093893
lol she loves cross overs.

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>>17094050

>>17074021
that's what subaru did with the impreza but everyone in this thread hates them, so are you sure that's a winning formula for any manufacturer?

>>17085304
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asUlGmiYxbM

>>17085304
This one is more fun though:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwPmkzZOhDI

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Posting my roommates Speed3. He's a bro that helps my dumbass with all my BMW maintenance and parts picking

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socal fiesta fag here

>>17092614
so you don't have an actual response? why don't you get a car with a dual clutch instead?

I bet there are more ST owners on /o/ than any other vehicle

>>17097876
Lots of people own an ST.

Really makes you think

all the real niggas bought the SE 1.0T

wtf is the difference between the RS and ST?
Also why would you pay 40k + tax + interest instead of a new mustang gt? I was at Brandon Ford yesterday and I have to say, the RS looks real nice with the blue brembos and stuff

>>17097922

The RS is AWD and has 350~ HP
The ST has 260 IIRC and is FWD only

You could, with that money, be another mustang owner on the street. Or you could have a limited edition AWD focus with close-to-mustang killing ability

Why buy an AR when you can have an AK.
The AK is a more proven gun.

>>17097930
The mustang has more potential for power though. I could be in the 800's with a supercharger and new rods whereas the RS is almost at its limit

>>17097922
>why RS over Mustang GT?

Probably a bit better for passengers and with more storage space. A better daily, rough suspension and turning circle aside.

>>17097937

You're right.
The RS will still sell out, it will still go over MSRP, it will still be an icon for the people who like them.
My Mustang Cobra is pushing out 634HP at 6500RPM now, and it will still never be recognized as much as an RS when that blue ricebox pulls up.

It's just the new meme, you want to be cool and part of the new meme? Get an RS.

I'm sure everyone parts ways when a real 350R comes in though.

You faggots are going to make me buy one.

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>>17098182
Do it faggot

>>17098182
They're great little cars. You'll be happy as long as you understand what you're getting into (a daily driver with fun factor, not a sports car) and buy it with realistic expectations.

>>17073869
Fucking kys

>>17098182
Go on, treat yourself m8

>>17098267
>>17098294
>>17098813
I cant, yet, still updside down on a loan right now but I'm about to refinance, get the interest way down, take a chunk of the principal and once I have some equity, I'll be able to trade it in for something I actually like. And I've grown so fond of these lately. I could make it happen before the end of this year br/o/s.

Buying a 2017 focus st LINE as a first car, what am i in for?

>>17099454
Sort your personal finances out first

>>17099630
They're getting sorted. I'm like 1500 upside down at most and I'm talking like a 2014 FiST or so. But we'll see. It'll be a while.

>>17099623
A renamed Focus Zetec S.

>>17099751
Is that supposed to be bad?

>>17099789
Nope, just the facts. The Focus Zetec S is a very good car and so is the ST Line.

Is there any significant gains to be had in the handling department, tires/brakes aside? Suspension, chassis, IRS conversions? Or is it pretty well laid put from the factory?

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FiST here

Fuck the build quality on this thing. Sure is fun to drive after some minor mods tho

>almost every single car in these pics caked in a film of brake dust

I love my st but pls how do i stop
are hawk pads good enough?

>>17076207

>checking fluid level
>checking fluid colour
>checking PTO belt tension
>visual inspection for fluid leaks
>visual inspection for road debris
>but wut wud I be dong part frm mssng tings up?

>If it ain't broke, don't fix it
>If it's not maintained, it's going to break
>Good thing I didnt open my bonnet once.

Fuck me sideways, machinery is not for you. Maybe play dough is more your thing, unless you are scared to look at that too.

>>17101322
I'm with you on this. My alloys are always full of brake dust. Its worse when you just wash car and then it's covered again

>>17101306
>build quality

It's consistent with what you'd expect from a 14k econobox, definitely. 8000km and I'm already having to slap pieces of interior trim to make vibrations go away. You get what you pay for I guess.

>>17101322
I've heard the Mountune street pads are supposed to be a lot better, and offer improved performance too. I need new pads as well and that's what I'm going to try this time around, probably gonna get the kit that includes steel brake lines since those are a huge improvement on anything.

>>17101306
>>17101412
It's weird, I've had my ST for 3 years and almost 40k miles, and have even had a moderate crash in it, and yet it's been rock solid. The only issues I've had have been brake pad wear and a few bent wheels due to the overly thin tires. (Which is why I switched to 16"s.) I don't even have any rattles.

"The other fwd hatch and the upgraded model welcome"

Inferiority complex much?

>>17101427
I'm using the RS-R pads, I like them a lot


>>17101412
I think I got a dud. 14 with 34k
I've had a ton of trim and window rattle issues, only drive-ability issues I've had so far is some bad front end noise over low-speed bumps and It likes to stall after I put gas in it. Also the stupid rear slider pins not being greased from the factory issue, but I took care of that when I did the rotors/pads.

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