Focus ST170 (My First Car)

Focus ST170 (My First Car)

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itcaptainslow

3,694 posts

135 months

Thursday 18th January 2018
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aaron_2000 said:
Pre cat O2 right? Got both pre and post up online now, ready to order tongue out
Depends on the code but it’s usually the pre-cat one.

aaron_2000

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5,407 posts

82 months

Thursday 18th January 2018
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itcaptainslow said:
Depends on the code but it’s usually the pre-cat one.
Cheers, getting it ordered and fitted. Been meaning to get a new exhaust on it, might get the cat cut open when it's off just for curiosity. Bet it's clogged up big time, did find it odd that it didn't really smoke on startup.

aaron_2000

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5,407 posts

82 months

Sunday 28th January 2018
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Looking at putting the Focus in storage until summer. Needs quite a bit of work, mostly bodywork, clutch and some electrics to do. By the time it's all done, it'll be September. Usually I'd be happy to run it until then, but seeing as I plan on restoring it never selling it, I'm not too concerned. Looking at the Cupra R 225 primarily as I have the money to buy one, which is the only reason I didn't buy one back in August. If I don't feel enthused driving the 225 to the point where I have to have one, I'll most likely just run the ST170, although I would ideally be keeping it in the garage while I do the work on it.

itcaptainslow

3,694 posts

135 months

Sunday 28th January 2018
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Seen the price of a clutch (and dual mass flywheel, which I almost guarantee you’ll need) yet? eek

aaron_2000

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5,407 posts

82 months

Sunday 28th January 2018
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itcaptainslow said:
Seen the price of a clutch (and dual mass flywheel, which I almost guarantee you’ll need) yet? eek
Enough to make me seriously consider storing it till summer biggrin At least £500 right?

J4CKO

41,281 posts

199 months

Sunday 28th January 2018
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Think it will be a minor classic, the MK1 Focus was a revelation and the RS is super expensive, definitely scope for it to get collectible after the banger phase has finished for that mode

I have a TT, the BAM engine is effective but can be a bit random with age and mileage, boost leaks, wonky MAFs, N75s, N249's etc, so dont think its going to be plain sailing, make sure it boosts right and has had a recent cambelt.


aaron_2000

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5,407 posts

82 months

Sunday 28th January 2018
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J4CKO said:
Think it will be a minor classic, the MK1 Focus was a revelation and the RS is super expensive, definitely scope for it to get collectible after the banger phase has finished for that mode

I have a TT, the BAM engine is effective but can be a bit random with age and mileage, boost leaks, wonky MAFs, N75s, N249's etc, so dont think its going to be plain sailing, make sure it boosts right and has had a recent cambelt.
I think it's where the XR3 was 15 years ago, seen the BAM in plenty of VAG models, seen them at 150k+, did hear they can be troubled on leggy models.

JamesNotJim

755 posts

185 months

Sunday 28th January 2018
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I had the exact same motor for my first car.
Loved it. Lowered 80mm with a full de-cat Miltek System. Sold it after 2 years of faultless ownership only due to the criminal MPG (15-20mpg) and a forthcoming longer commute.
Very fond memories of these car's.

itcaptainslow

3,694 posts

135 months

Sunday 28th January 2018
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aaron_2000 said:
itcaptainslow said:
Seen the price of a clutch (and dual mass flywheel, which I almost guarantee you’ll need) yet? eek
Enough to make me seriously consider storing it till summer biggrin At least £500 right?
Carparts4less (offshoot of Euro's) list a flywheel, clutch kit and flywheel bolts for £540...then you'll need the diff seals & gear oil. No change from £600 I reckon...!

aaron_2000

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5,407 posts

82 months

Sunday 28th January 2018
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JamesNotJim said:

I had the exact same motor for my first car.
Loved it. Lowered 80mm with a full de-cat Miltek System. Sold it after 2 years of faultless ownership only due to the criminal MPG (15-20mpg) and a forthcoming longer commute.
Very fond memories of these car's.
Very nice car, I think I recognise it, think someone on the owners club has it, on a private plate I think.

IanCress

4,409 posts

165 months

Monday 29th January 2018
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I'd kill to get this car back (in the condition it was in 12 years ago)

drab1

74 posts

85 months

Tuesday 30th January 2018
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Aaron

Can you do me a favour and try an OBDII reader in your car and see if it works? I've tried 2 in mine which won't talk to the ECU and I need to check if it's the readers or the car that are knackered.

Happy to post them both to you to try

aaron_2000

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5,407 posts

82 months

Tuesday 30th January 2018
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drab1 said:
Aaron

Can you do me a favour and try an OBDII reader in your car and see if it works? I've tried 2 in mine which won't talk to the ECU and I need to check if it's the readers or the car that are knackered.

Happy to post them both to you to try
No problem, email me: aaron_wainwright@hotmail.co.uk

aaron_2000

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5,407 posts

82 months

Friday 2nd February 2018
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Finally got it listed, decided I didn't like the risk of crashing a car with so much importance to me, was going to look at storing it but I just don't have the room. I contacted the previous owner to see if he'd like to buy it back, that's how I found something quite interesting out. He had it remapped when he bought it, not knowing how little it does, probably how I didn't notice it being any different to any other ST170. Got it up at £1195 in the hopes to get around £1k. With the work done to it and compared to others at that price, it seems pretty fair to me. I'll keep contact with whoever buys it so I hopefully get the chance to buy it back when they sell it. Going after a Leon 225, £80 less to insure, better on fuel and just better overall, except for the steering/handling. I do feel good knowing I've given my old ST170 a life extension at least.

Gary C

12,313 posts

178 months

Saturday 3rd February 2018
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smile

probably not the best tactic, to put your negotiating position up on line smile

aaron_2000

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5,407 posts

82 months

Saturday 3rd February 2018
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Gary C said:
smile

probably not the best tactic, to put your negotiating position up on line smile
Honestly I'm not too interested in the price as long as it goes to someone who's gonna keep up to it.

aaron_2000

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5,407 posts

82 months

Monday 5th February 2018
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Guy came, said he wanted it to break for parts so I decided not to sell to him. Cleared out the garage (mostly) and decided I'll keep it there until my dad gets his bike back, and until I put it in a storage facility. I'll be riding to work for a few weeks until I have the money for the Leon, or until I have the money to do all the body work. got some updated pictures today with the new plates and radio. Got the new interior LEDs fitted which are a massive improvement.














zarjaz1991

3,471 posts

122 months

Monday 5th February 2018
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I’ve lost track of this now.
How come you cannot drive it?

aaron_2000

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5,407 posts

82 months

Monday 5th February 2018
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zarjaz1991 said:
I’ve lost track of this now.
How come you cannot drive it?
Decided to keep it off the road until the rust has been sorted, and until the new clutch/flywheel are fitted. Probably until summer time. I was gonna sell it because I had no room to store it while this was gonna be done, but now I've sorted storage out I can keep hold of it.

aaron_2000

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5,407 posts

82 months

Wednesday 7th February 2018
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Managed to fit it in the garage (with next to no room) got it booked in for the bodywork doing soon, should be back on the road in about a month. Planning to go to some shows this year, and hopefully a trackday or two.