MK7 Fiesta ST on it's way
Discussion
Took mine to Santa Pod last Sunday, last 1/4 mile of the year, it was packed and we didn't get many runs in, had to wait two hours after the 1st one!
With a poor launch we still managed a 14.7 @ 96 mph, spec was Bluefin stage 2, GGR induction and Airtec intercooler, tried sports mode to keep the wheelspin down but it was detecting slip in 3rd and cutting the power back so best time was ESC off. With more practice and a better launch it should be able to run a 14.4 in current spec.
http://youtu.be/4-EX4ySG6Rc
With a poor launch we still managed a 14.7 @ 96 mph, spec was Bluefin stage 2, GGR induction and Airtec intercooler, tried sports mode to keep the wheelspin down but it was detecting slip in 3rd and cutting the power back so best time was ESC off. With more practice and a better launch it should be able to run a 14.4 in current spec.
http://youtu.be/4-EX4ySG6Rc
Heated seats are like perching on the rail of a roaring Aga. That and the heated windscreen bodes well for colder winter months. Standard Bridgestones seem a bit nervous with standing water though? -Perhaps that's just a symptom of sharper steering and a lighter car than I'm used to.
As this has turned into the appreciation thread I'm really loving mine so far, goes well, getting almost 40mpg already and as it's an ST3 it has enough toys to keep me amused
at home with my Wifes Titanium ecoboost
didnt really want the His n hers white look but we already had hers and my Fav St colour is white so had to do it
considering getting it Mountuned at the mo as far as I can see no drawbacks ?
at home with my Wifes Titanium ecoboost
didnt really want the His n hers white look but we already had hers and my Fav St colour is white so had to do it
considering getting it Mountuned at the mo as far as I can see no drawbacks ?
Ours is great, although I don't get to drive it much, my wife tends to have it as daily driver.
Couple of points:
(1) Needed to go in because the battery seemed knackered. -Give it a full charge and a week later it'd let us down again. Took it to dealer who apparently fixed it with a software update on the radio. No problems since.
(2) Half of the lit-logo sill has stopped working. Not a major issue but I'll mention it at the upcoming service.
(3) It's still great. It really is... but... -why do I not drive it as much as I could? The fact we're a bit over the agreed lease mileage is a factor, and that the wife always takes it so it's less likely to be on the drive, but... I dunno, the old 320cd has less kit and is much slower but I seem to choose it more often, particularly for longer drives. It's just a bit more solid, comfortable, less "jiggly" and raucous. Perhaps the bigger issue is that I drive the ST too fast. I think "I've paid for that power and chassis, therefore I must use it. All the time." Whereas in the BMW I waft around at a more measured pace. I'm a much better driver in that to be honest. Probably just getting old.
Couple of points:
(1) Needed to go in because the battery seemed knackered. -Give it a full charge and a week later it'd let us down again. Took it to dealer who apparently fixed it with a software update on the radio. No problems since.
(2) Half of the lit-logo sill has stopped working. Not a major issue but I'll mention it at the upcoming service.
(3) It's still great. It really is... but... -why do I not drive it as much as I could? The fact we're a bit over the agreed lease mileage is a factor, and that the wife always takes it so it's less likely to be on the drive, but... I dunno, the old 320cd has less kit and is much slower but I seem to choose it more often, particularly for longer drives. It's just a bit more solid, comfortable, less "jiggly" and raucous. Perhaps the bigger issue is that I drive the ST too fast. I think "I've paid for that power and chassis, therefore I must use it. All the time." Whereas in the BMW I waft around at a more measured pace. I'm a much better driver in that to be honest. Probably just getting old.
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