Fiesta ST stage 3 build
Discussion
fiesta_STage3 said:
This week i had fitted BC racing coilovers. i was slightly skeptical, worrying that it might be too track focused for the road - the opposite of what i ideally want (a gravel set-up). Its jacked up to the highest setting, so it’s about the stock height at the front and an inch lower at the back. it’s currently set on the mid point (16 clicks)…
what a difference!
Secondary ride is somewhat better (the higher frequency stuff is better damped), which helps for longer journeys. Turn in/ change of direction is a thousand times better. The slack in steering has gone. and it’s all very much more stable & predictable on the way into stuff, and progressive gently oversteering on the way out. Because of the stability/ confidence it carries speed with ease.
I only hear good things regarding BC coilovers. Glad to hear you rate them what a difference!
Secondary ride is somewhat better (the higher frequency stuff is better damped), which helps for longer journeys. Turn in/ change of direction is a thousand times better. The slack in steering has gone. and it’s all very much more stable & predictable on the way into stuff, and progressive gently oversteering on the way out. Because of the stability/ confidence it carries speed with ease.
So the ST has gone, but didn't go how I expected it to. To make a long story short it got stolen overnight while I was staying at my partner's house. It's unfortunate but these things happen and we hear about it all the time with STs.
Yes, it did have a Disk lock on it and yes I still had both keys in my possession. Silver lining is that they didn't brake into the house which was a massive relief.
I am disappointed that's how I've ended my time with that car, I was so gutted I have actually thought about getting another and actually completing what I set out to do, but having had the car for 3 years and wanting to avoid another dissapearance from outside my home, I think I'll go for something else.
I've got a few of the typical options (Golf R, M135i, M140i, S3 etc). There was a Civic advertised nearby that was running 606bhp which tickled my fancy but I just think it's a bit too impractical for what I need, plus it's £13,000.
As for the natural progression from an ST, I've disregarded the M135 and 140 because so many have been backflipped over hedges and plowed through bus stops faster than Leo DiCaprio plows through supermodels that the insurance premiums are insane. The Golf R isn't much better (I assume for similar reasons).
A car I have been contemplating massively is the Cupra 280 as it seems a car that's up my alley. Good power, tuning capability and a decent chassis. Hopefully I'll have better luck with the next car
Yes, it did have a Disk lock on it and yes I still had both keys in my possession. Silver lining is that they didn't brake into the house which was a massive relief.
I am disappointed that's how I've ended my time with that car, I was so gutted I have actually thought about getting another and actually completing what I set out to do, but having had the car for 3 years and wanting to avoid another dissapearance from outside my home, I think I'll go for something else.
I've got a few of the typical options (Golf R, M135i, M140i, S3 etc). There was a Civic advertised nearby that was running 606bhp which tickled my fancy but I just think it's a bit too impractical for what I need, plus it's £13,000.
As for the natural progression from an ST, I've disregarded the M135 and 140 because so many have been backflipped over hedges and plowed through bus stops faster than Leo DiCaprio plows through supermodels that the insurance premiums are insane. The Golf R isn't much better (I assume for similar reasons).
A car I have been contemplating massively is the Cupra 280 as it seems a car that's up my alley. Good power, tuning capability and a decent chassis. Hopefully I'll have better luck with the next car
RC1807 said:
That sucks.
How long has it been gone? Long enough for insurance to pay out?
Chance of recovery?
It got stolen in the early hours of the morning on the 16th of June (neighbors said they heard an alarm going off at around 4). Insurance have paid out, value wasn't too far off what I was expecting. Even if the car was recovered, I wouldn't want it back. You don't know how much it's been abused How long has it been gone? Long enough for insurance to pay out?
Chance of recovery?
It's a big shame but unfortunately there are some scummy individuals aroundfiesta_STage3 said:
urgh gutted to hear that, sorry mate. you’re sounding much more chipper about it than i would
Cheers mate, I am gutted to be fair but given the fact it was for sale was making me realise I had come to terms with the fact the car was going to be going anyway. Me, family and insurance are all in agreement someone must have seen the advert and must have just been going up and down every street to find it. Unless it literally was an opportunist because I've owned the car for 3 years and lived at this address for 1.5 years and not a single issue. Not too sure. But there we are, sometimes things like this happen. It's allowed me focus on the new project though
So here's the replacement, an M135i. Spec was good, price was good so couldn't really say no. The only annoying part was the 4 hour trip up to go and get it and the 4 hour trip back home. Drives really well but I'm actually surprised by how "torquey" it feels. Would like to get it on the rollers at some point because it feels very aggressive. But I'm happy with it can't wait to spend more time with it
Mr Happy said:
Looks like mine, just with 2 fewer doors! 2014 plate as well so probably will be an EWG model therefore it will remap better than the earlier PWG ones (if it hasn't already been, of course).
Feels fairly nifty to me, having said that, I've been stuck in a 2005 320d since the ST went so this is a bit different to say the least danmarr14 said:
How are you finding it vs your Fiesta early doors?
It's very different, in some ways I'd say both cars are incomparable due to how different they are. The only similarities are they're both 3 doors and they're both hot hatches but that's where the similarities end 
The ST definitely felt lighter on it's toes but that's a given. I also much preferred the recaro seats in the fiesta.
The 135 is definitely more refined though and not to mention that thumping engine. As I've said previously I can't quite believe the pace of it for a standard car. It's quite exciting to be honest.
I'm definitely going to miss the ST, on some of my favorite back roads in know the 135 won't be able to hold a candle to the ST in terms of handling but I'm doing quite a bit of motorway driving at the minute and I definitely think this is better for long distance. Plus the girlfriend much prefers the Beemer to the fiesta so that's pretty much the line in the sand
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