Ford Fiesta Mk7 ST-2 & Past car history
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[quote=mahoone]I went for ps3's as well. Very happy with that choice!
Grip is amazing in dry and wet. I think the ps3's are also slightly softer than the bridgestones therefore ride quality improved.[/quote
Happy to hear it
Just got them fitted before so can't wait give them a work out.
Grip is amazing in dry and wet. I think the ps3's are also slightly softer than the bridgestones therefore ride quality improved.[/quote
Happy to hear it
Just got them fitted before so can't wait give them a work out.
So came home from work to be greeted with some nice Rubber 
Tyres by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Tyres by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Tyres by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Promptly set around ringing some Garages, including National Tyre's which promptly said no to fitting, ended using local Monaco Motor's which i've used before, luckily they had no car's in, so 10 minutes later i was there
Tyres by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Tyres by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Tyres by Michael Smith, on Flickr
PS3 by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Was there 30 minutes and £20 later was home. Job well done. It was just as well they got changed because the Bridgestone's where perished on the inside's.
Ruined by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Ruined by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Not good!
Tracking and Alignment is fine too! happy days. Current mileage '22142' so hoping to get at least 12-15k out of these.
Tyres by Michael Smith, on FlickrTyres by Michael Smith, on FlickrTyres by Michael Smith, on FlickrPromptly set around ringing some Garages, including National Tyre's which promptly said no to fitting, ended using local Monaco Motor's which i've used before, luckily they had no car's in, so 10 minutes later i was there
Tyres by Michael Smith, on FlickrTyres by Michael Smith, on FlickrTyres by Michael Smith, on FlickrPS3 by Michael Smith, on FlickrWas there 30 minutes and £20 later was home. Job well done. It was just as well they got changed because the Bridgestone's where perished on the inside's.
Ruined by Michael Smith, on FlickrRuined by Michael Smith, on FlickrNot good!
Tracking and Alignment is fine too! happy days. Current mileage '22142' so hoping to get at least 12-15k out of these.
Edited by Mike1990 on Wednesday 8th July 16:33
Managed to give these PS3's a work out on the way home from work trying to keep pace with this awesome motor on the local B-Road, good spirited drive indeed.
Rivalry by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Renaultsport Clio 200. Very very good indeed. The ST is 'slightly' quicker on the straights but the corners is where the 200 is better than the ST i do think, and it's not even a Cup! serious car. We pulled over for nice chat so grabbed a quick picture.
Went to the Girlfriends house and grabbed a few more pictures,
ST by Michael Smith, on Flickr
ST by Michael Smith, on Flickr
ST by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Hatches by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Obviously with the cool little SportKa, remember my old work colleague having one around 5 year's ago, going to work and back over the nice road's. Such a fun car, alway's had a soft spot for them since.
Rivalry by Michael Smith, on FlickrRenaultsport Clio 200. Very very good indeed. The ST is 'slightly' quicker on the straights but the corners is where the 200 is better than the ST i do think, and it's not even a Cup! serious car. We pulled over for nice chat so grabbed a quick picture.
Went to the Girlfriends house and grabbed a few more pictures,
ST by Michael Smith, on FlickrST by Michael Smith, on FlickrST by Michael Smith, on FlickrHatches by Michael Smith, on FlickrObviously with the cool little SportKa, remember my old work colleague having one around 5 year's ago, going to work and back over the nice road's. Such a fun car, alway's had a soft spot for them since.
Took a trip out yesterday evening whilst the weather was still decent, ended up on the B6522, Ingleton to Hawes and various other roads. Grabbed a few pictures.
ST by Michael Smith, on Flickr
ST by Michael Smith, on Flickr
ST by Michael Smith, on Flickr
ST by Michael Smith, on Flickr
ST by Michael Smith, on Flickr
ST by Michael Smith, on Flickr
ST by Michael Smith, on Flickr
ST by Michael Smith, on FlickrST by Michael Smith, on FlickrST by Michael Smith, on FlickrST by Michael Smith, on FlickrST by Michael Smith, on FlickrST by Michael Smith, on FlickrST by Michael Smith, on FlickrEdited by Mike1990 on Tuesday 21st July 14:37
Met up with my cousin yesterday evening as the weather was lovely, went for a drive and stopped for some pictures, as you do!
Fiesta's by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Fiesta's by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Fiesta's by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Fiesta's by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Fiesta's by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Fiesta's by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Fiesta's by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Fiesta's by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Got abit carried away!
The ZS is stock only wearing the Mk7 S1600/Black Cat-Back, which add's some much needed noise and add's a little character to the package. Considering it's only got '120' BHP's is a nippy bugger for sure, cracking junior hot hatch. I was speaking to a mate last night he went to Wales in his 197 Cup and another guy went in the Mk7.5 ZS 1.0 Ecoboost and was saying he couldn't shake off the Fiesta!
Fiesta's by Michael Smith, on FlickrFiesta's by Michael Smith, on FlickrFiesta's by Michael Smith, on FlickrFiesta's by Michael Smith, on FlickrFiesta's by Michael Smith, on FlickrFiesta's by Michael Smith, on FlickrFiesta's by Michael Smith, on FlickrFiesta's by Michael Smith, on FlickrGot abit carried away!
The ZS is stock only wearing the Mk7 S1600/Black Cat-Back, which add's some much needed noise and add's a little character to the package. Considering it's only got '120' BHP's is a nippy bugger for sure, cracking junior hot hatch. I was speaking to a mate last night he went to Wales in his 197 Cup and another guy went in the Mk7.5 ZS 1.0 Ecoboost and was saying he couldn't shake off the Fiesta!
Edited by Mike1990 on Saturday 14th November 13:09
Had some spare cash in my PayPal so thought i'd treat the ST to some little goodies.
Firstly the Alloy foot rest thingy,
Foot Rest by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Foot Rest by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Look's miles better, also give the pedal's a good clean too!
Strut by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Exposed nut's!
Covers by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Hidden, i don't know why Ford don't keep these covered up rather than exposed to the elements.
Covers by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Last but not least, the usual mist washer jets,
Jets by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Twin Jets by Michael Smith, on Flickr
^^Before
Mist by Michael Smith, on Flickr
^^After
Little touches go a long way
Just under 25k showing on the clock's now. Still a riot to drive.
Firstly the Alloy foot rest thingy,
Foot Rest by Michael Smith, on FlickrFoot Rest by Michael Smith, on FlickrLook's miles better, also give the pedal's a good clean too!
Strut by Michael Smith, on FlickrExposed nut's!
Covers by Michael Smith, on FlickrHidden, i don't know why Ford don't keep these covered up rather than exposed to the elements.
Covers by Michael Smith, on FlickrLast but not least, the usual mist washer jets,
Jets by Michael Smith, on FlickrTwin Jets by Michael Smith, on Flickr^^Before
Mist by Michael Smith, on Flickr^^After
Little touches go a long way
Just under 25k showing on the clock's now. Still a riot to drive.
As the dark, wet and miserable nights are coming, it's been evident that standard Headlight Bulb's on the ST are very poor, infact they are the poorest i've ever come across in a car that i've owned, so like with all my car's, i've always used Osram Night Breakers with the exception of the Renaultsport Clio 172 as that had factory Xenon's. Anyway's,
Bulbs by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Bulbs by Michael Smith, on Flickr
The difference is quite noticeable,
Difference by Michael Smith, on Flickr
The top being the standard and the bottom, the Osram's. Obviously
Looking forward to driving home tonight. Mileage is just a smidge under 30k now.
Bulbs by Michael Smith, on FlickrBulbs by Michael Smith, on FlickrThe difference is quite noticeable,
Difference by Michael Smith, on FlickrThe top being the standard and the bottom, the Osram's. Obviously
Looking forward to driving home tonight. Mileage is just a smidge under 30k now.
Nothing interesting going on with the ST. I've had the money for MP215 but never got around to booking it in, which resulted on it being blown, typical, anyways, needed new Wiper Blades, so got them,
Blades by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Blades by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Genuine Ford items, cheaper than good OEM ones, whilst they was on order, got some Team Heko's,
Deflectors by Michael Smith, on Flickr
That all happened around the end of November. It's safe to say the car is minging, it's not been touched in a long, long time! so set about giving the Interior and Engine bay a good clean,
Interior by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Interior by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Safe to say, it's holding up well. Still looks and feels brand new.
It's due it's 3rd Service in the next 2.5k, just a tad under 32k at the moment. Still run's sweet as a nut
Exterior can wait, it currently looks like this,
Filthy by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Filthy by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Yuck!
Blades by Michael Smith, on FlickrBlades by Michael Smith, on FlickrGenuine Ford items, cheaper than good OEM ones, whilst they was on order, got some Team Heko's,
Deflectors by Michael Smith, on FlickrThat all happened around the end of November. It's safe to say the car is minging, it's not been touched in a long, long time! so set about giving the Interior and Engine bay a good clean,
Interior by Michael Smith, on FlickrInterior by Michael Smith, on FlickrSafe to say, it's holding up well. Still looks and feels brand new.
It's due it's 3rd Service in the next 2.5k, just a tad under 32k at the moment. Still run's sweet as a nut
Exterior can wait, it currently looks like this,
Filthy by Michael Smith, on FlickrFilthy by Michael Smith, on FlickrYuck!
1598Craig said:
Great read up, good to see you've had so many great hot hatches in your life, I grew up with a 205/106/306 - all GTis and the proper original hot hatch - an original MINI, all before I was 8 years old!
In my driving years I've had a 208 GTi prestige and an Abarth 595 competizione, one I'd recommend to anyone, the other I'd tell them they would be mad to do run a tiny car with 180 bhp. Guess which is which
one day I will do the Ford route I'm sure, as I've nearly done the Ford route twice (focus RS in few years....that will do very nicely)
One regret is that i've never owned a Peugeot hot hatch of some sort, mainly the 306 Rallye, i know the 205 GTi has always got the praise and rightly so, but there's something about the later Pug's, they where firmly top of the tree, and it's nice to see them going in the right direction again. Saw a S1 106 Rallye last night at the petrol station, now that was a nice surprise. In my driving years I've had a 208 GTi prestige and an Abarth 595 competizione, one I'd recommend to anyone, the other I'd tell them they would be mad to do run a tiny car with 180 bhp. Guess which is which
one day I will do the Ford route I'm sure, as I've nearly done the Ford route twice (focus RS in few years....that will do very nicely
)I've drove normal 500 Abarth, none SS or Essesse, however you spell it, when i had my 172, and i really did like it, felt plenty quick enough, and the handling seemed decent. The versions like your Competizione remind me of the old Uno Turbo, Punto GT Turbo's of yesteryear, bags full of character and a riot to drive, actually have to drive it to get the best out of them.
Finally gave it a clean up, was needed,
Clean by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Clean by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Clean by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Was needed! well until in a few days at least ha ha.
Clean by Michael Smith, on FlickrClean by Michael Smith, on FlickrClean by Michael Smith, on FlickrWas needed! well until in a few days at least ha ha.
Typical isn't it, i get 32k out the the Rear Bridgestone's RE050A's and then on the way to work i get unrepairable Punctures! so had to get new Tyres ASAP, luckily the local Tyre place had some Bridgestone Potenza RE002's in stock so had them put on. Didn't really want budgets for obvious reason's,
Tyres by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Had these on the front before i switched to the PS3's so i'am fairly familiar with them, they are really good! quite soft though. I wonder if i'll get another 30k out of these. Time will tell.
Tyres by Michael Smith, on FlickrHad these on the front before i switched to the PS3's so i'am fairly familiar with them, they are really good! quite soft though. I wonder if i'll get another 30k out of these. Time will tell.
So today the ST had it's 3rd Service done at '33750' Miles showing, Major Service apparently, was done at Evans Halshaw in Chorley, last minute booking, i do like to leave things till the last minute They noted that my Pad's need replacing and not the Disc's that i first thought, although the quoted £285 for supplying and fitting the Pads is laughable. So i will be possibly buying both Discs and Pads from Ford Parts UK for around £189 after some guidance, i'am not sure if that includes postage though! and i'd be fitting myself or getting the local backstreet Garage to fit them. Both front PS3's are comfortably under 4mm so will be looking for replacements soon as i've got some good drives out planned.
Still loving this little Fiesta, its a ball of fuzzy energy, after going for some good drives out with mates in noticeably quicker Hot Hatches and well modded examples of Hatches, the little ST in standard guise can hold its head high. It's a shockingly capable car, i can't comprehend how, a lets say MR230 with LSD, fancy Suspension and few other tweaks would feel like.
They noted that my Pad's need replacing and not the Disc's that i first thought, although the quoted £285 for supplying and fitting the Pads is laughable. So i will be possibly buying both Discs and Pads from Ford Parts UK for around £189 after some guidance, i'am not sure if that includes postage though! and i'd be fitting myself or getting the local backstreet Garage to fit them. Both front PS3's are comfortably under 4mm so will be looking for replacements soon as i've got some good drives out planned.Still loving this little Fiesta, its a ball of fuzzy energy, after going for some good drives out with mates in noticeably quicker Hot Hatches and well modded examples of Hatches, the little ST in standard guise can hold its head high. It's a shockingly capable car, i can't comprehend how, a lets say MR230 with LSD, fancy Suspension and few other tweaks would feel like.
HJMS123 said:
I completely agree with you!!
Mine's leased and goes back in a year today and I'm not sure I'll be able to get a car that's this fun, capable and has so many toys for the same amount!
There are times when you're not in the mood and the hard ride etc can become annoying around town but all in all they're amazing cars. I believe that's why there are so many on the road, many owners are a lot older than ourselves!!
The only Hot Hatches that i can think of would be the new Corsa 'E' VXR with the Performance Pack option and the 208 GTi 30th Edition/ By Peugeot Sport variants, with there more focused setup, or going for something older, like the Clio 200 Cup, Cooper GP, but i think is just so bloody good, it'll feel like a side step possibly ? Mine's leased and goes back in a year today and I'm not sure I'll be able to get a car that's this fun, capable and has so many toys for the same amount!
There are times when you're not in the mood and the hard ride etc can become annoying around town but all in all they're amazing cars. I believe that's why there are so many on the road, many owners are a lot older than ourselves!!
My PCP deal ends next November and i'am even now struggling to think of a replacement.
So, whilst the weather was decent today, thought i'd pass on a few hours on by having some decent drives on the local roads i know near me,
ST by Michael Smith, on Flickr
ST by Michael Smith, on Flickr
ST by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Yes its filthy as per usual!
Whilst at home, mate phoned telling me he was outside, picked up his new Corsa 'E' VXR up after trading his 208 GTi in, only right to grab a few pictures,
ST & VXR by Michael Smith, on Flickr
ST & VXR by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Rivals by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Hot Hatches by Michael Smith, on Flickr
None Performance Packed model with the optional 18's, first impressions are good, will find out in due course.
Also with the light fading went for a local KFC and grabbed some more pictures,
Hot Hatches by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Hot Hatches by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Rivals by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Rivals by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Pair by Michael Smith, on Flickr
VXR by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Only has 150 miles on the clock!
ST by Michael Smith, on FlickrST by Michael Smith, on FlickrST by Michael Smith, on FlickrYes its filthy as per usual!
Whilst at home, mate phoned telling me he was outside, picked up his new Corsa 'E' VXR up after trading his 208 GTi in, only right to grab a few pictures,
ST & VXR by Michael Smith, on FlickrST & VXR by Michael Smith, on FlickrRivals by Michael Smith, on FlickrHot Hatches by Michael Smith, on FlickrNone Performance Packed model with the optional 18's, first impressions are good, will find out in due course.
Also with the light fading went for a local KFC and grabbed some more pictures,
Hot Hatches by Michael Smith, on FlickrHot Hatches by Michael Smith, on FlickrRivals by Michael Smith, on FlickrRivals by Michael Smith, on FlickrPair by Michael Smith, on FlickrVXR by Michael Smith, on FlickrOnly has 150 miles on the clock!
Pad's came today,
Pads by Michael Smith, on Flickr
Will probably get them fitted on my next long weekend, which would be next weekend. Fantastic service from Ford Parts UK, dispatched yesterday and came today. around £79 including postage.
Pads by Michael Smith, on FlickrWill probably get them fitted on my next long weekend, which would be next weekend. Fantastic service from Ford Parts UK, dispatched yesterday and came today. around £79 including postage.
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