Ford Focus Mk2 [ST] Estate Sleeper - Build Thread
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BOBTEE said:
The ESP is worth it for the noise! 
If you're cornering quite hard it'll introduce a misfire to knock some power off, sounds amazing! It will knock all the power off if you go full hooligan though, it can be annoying and a tad dangerous when you're trying to pull out of a junction in a hurry.
Sounds like yours is broke. Ford ESP uses a combination of braking force and torque limiting as far as I know and doesn't do anything with the timing. The engine does have an over fuel on throttle close for cooling which causes the bangs.If you're cornering quite hard it'll introduce a misfire to knock some power off, sounds amazing!
It will knock all the power off if you go full hooligan though, it can be annoying and a tad dangerous when you're trying to pull out of a junction in a hurry.OP. ESP is absolutely not necessary, its a crap system and I had mine mapped out.
KarlMac said:
BOBTEE said:
The ESP is worth it for the noise!
If you're cornering quite hard it'll introduce a misfire to knock some power off, sounds amazing! It will knock all the power off if you go full hooligan though, it can be annoying and a tad dangerous when you're trying to pull out of a junction in a hurry.
Sounds like yours is broke. Ford ESP uses a combination of braking force and torque limiting as far as I know and doesn't do anything with the timing. The engine does have an over fuel on throttle close for cooling which causes the bangs.If you're cornering quite hard it'll introduce a misfire to knock some power off, sounds amazing!
It will knock all the power off if you go full hooligan though, it can be annoying and a tad dangerous when you're trying to pull out of a junction in a hurry.OP. ESP is absolutely not necessary, its a crap system and I had mine mapped out.
KarlMac said:
Ford ESP uses a combination of braking force and torque limiting as far as I know and doesn't do anything with the timing.
Who mentioned timing? I'd say the torque limiting is done by knocking an injector off...causing it to sound cool! I don't have the car anymore so can't research it further, suffice to say it wasn't broke!Late to this party, but just thought I'd add my congratulations to the OP. Nice job.
I have a soft spot for Focus estates, being the proud owner of a slightly tatty Mk1. Mines a 1.8TDCi, so there's a massive lump of metal in the front trying to prevent you from changing direction, but it's still a half decent car to drive.
I've never totally warmed to the Mk2 shape, but all this enthusiasm might change my mind...
I have a soft spot for Focus estates, being the proud owner of a slightly tatty Mk1. Mines a 1.8TDCi, so there's a massive lump of metal in the front trying to prevent you from changing direction, but it's still a half decent car to drive.
I've never totally warmed to the Mk2 shape, but all this enthusiasm might change my mind...
Fastdruid said:
KarlMac said:
BOBTEE said:
The ESP is worth it for the noise!
If you're cornering quite hard it'll introduce a misfire to knock some power off, sounds amazing! It will knock all the power off if you go full hooligan though, it can be annoying and a tad dangerous when you're trying to pull out of a junction in a hurry.
Sounds like yours is broke. Ford ESP uses a combination of braking force and torque limiting as far as I know and doesn't do anything with the timing. The engine does have an over fuel on throttle close for cooling which causes the bangs.If you're cornering quite hard it'll introduce a misfire to knock some power off, sounds amazing!
It will knock all the power off if you go full hooligan though, it can be annoying and a tad dangerous when you're trying to pull out of a junction in a hurry.OP. ESP is absolutely not necessary, its a crap system and I had mine mapped out.
MajorMantra said:
Late to this party, but just thought I'd add my congratulations to the OP. Nice job.
I have a soft spot for Focus estates, being the proud owner of a slightly tatty Mk1. Mines a 1.8TDCi, so there's a massive lump of metal in the front trying to prevent you from changing direction, but it's still a half decent car to drive.
I've never totally warmed to the Mk2 shape, but all this enthusiasm might change my mind...
Thank you!I have a soft spot for Focus estates, being the proud owner of a slightly tatty Mk1. Mines a 1.8TDCi, so there's a massive lump of metal in the front trying to prevent you from changing direction, but it's still a half decent car to drive.
I've never totally warmed to the Mk2 shape, but all this enthusiasm might change my mind...
Having owned a mk1 and now a mk2, I think the mk2 is very much a progression of the mk1 is engineering and also in looks.
Good news! -the car failed its MoT. On a front tyre showing a piece of cord on the inside shoulder. Which means I stuck a new set of Pilot Sport 3s on the front, but more importantly-I can give the old ones a proper smokey send off! 
Week long story short, but basically I could two full tests done as when I went back to the first place to get the re-test on the new tyres the tester was away, so I had to go somewhere else for a full test as I needed the car.
I'm pretty chuffed with it as they commented on how good it looked at both places, and no advisories or problems with paperwork etc.
Here's a picture of the engine bay as I don't think I've posted one yet.
Week long story short, but basically I could two full tests done as when I went back to the first place to get the re-test on the new tyres the tester was away, so I had to go somewhere else for a full test as I needed the car.
I'm pretty chuffed with it as they commented on how good it looked at both places, and no advisories or problems with paperwork etc.
Here's a picture of the engine bay as I don't think I've posted one yet.
Absolutely Brilliant. I too built a sleeper - out of an old merc and the concept is as good as it sounds; to you out there who are wondering – go for it if you can. After the best part of six months driving it I still have not had anyone one try it on, but have nipped past some pretty fancy cars and then disappeared off. Focus estate… quality choice.
However those Alfas’s are something else – my godfather raced an GTA bertone which he sold for £3,000 in the early 1980’s…
However those Alfas’s are something else – my godfather raced an GTA bertone which he sold for £3,000 in the early 1980’s…
CHR15 G said:
Good news! -the car failed its MoT. On a front tyre showing a piece of cord on the inside shoulder. Which means I stuck a new set of Pilot Sport 3s on the front, but more importantly-I can give the old ones a proper smokey send off!
Week long story short, but basically I could two full tests done as when I went back to the first place to get the re-test on the new tyres the tester was away, so I had to go somewhere else for a full test as I needed the car.
I'm pretty chuffed with it as they commented on how good it looked at both places, and no advisories or problems with paperwork etc.
Here's a picture of the engine bay as I don't think I've posted one yet.
Looks fantastic, I would look into fitting an RS air box as the DSCI is renown for sucking up water and hydrolocking the engine. Also has the benefit of having a few more ponies and a nicer noise.Week long story short, but basically I could two full tests done as when I went back to the first place to get the re-test on the new tyres the tester was away, so I had to go somewhere else for a full test as I needed the car.
I'm pretty chuffed with it as they commented on how good it looked at both places, and no advisories or problems with paperwork etc.
Here's a picture of the engine bay as I don't think I've posted one yet.
Coker said:
Excellent stuff OP. Superb job.
http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/182582/1990-mercedes-w124-superturbodieselmaxypriest said:
Absolutely Brilliant. I too built a sleeper - out of an old merc and the concept is as good as it sounds; to you out there who are wondering – go for it if you can.
More info/link to build thread please!
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