Ford Fiesta ST2 - 2014
Discussion
Have been discussing moving my trusty MK7 zetec S on. Been a great car. I would have had it for 4 years in August but after passing by the ford dealership I decided to have a test drive on the off chance.
Previous car
New Car
Well I picked it up on wednesday evening and have since covered 150 miles of a mixture of roads.
Wednesday evening I stuck to a mixture of B road blasting and some local town driving. Fuel consumption is horrific compared to my ZS. As to be expected I assume and seeing as the car is for Leisure use only I'm not too fussed.
Currently averaging 22mpg with a very heavy foot compared to the ZS which would return 45mpg with ease.
The interior is a nicer place to be compared to the last, the seats are comfy and the bum warmers are great. The stereo system sounds fuller compared to the last but frankly the USB interface seems to be fiddly for the sake of it.
The ride is hard. Nothing other than that. Ideally I'd like it to be softer but I'd obviously lose the charm of the handling which is in fact sublime. It will cock its rear leg around an empty roundabout with ease and the traction control will reign you in where required.
I've haven't used sport mode yet and haven't experienced the slightest bit of understeer. The TC is quite intrusive but when you straighten the wheel the car seems to go like a loaded spring.
The power delivery is superb. This car is not built for a traffic light GP. First gear is down on power, 2nd and 3rd are really where the car stretches its legs. I ride an R1 and make no mistake I ride it badly. I would definetley be quicker around a set of fiddly corners quicker in the fiesta. The brakes are up there with the best and the feel of the wheel is good.
Motorways are lethargic, the ride is awful, certainly not a car you would commute in.
Time will tell on how I get on with the car. If my job changed to require car use I would have to sell it due to the ride quality. But for a B road toy I haven't driven a better car in a while. I thought the ZS was good with the amount of power it had to use with the chassis but this car is ridiculous. When going hard at it I can get the wheels chirping between 2nd and 3rd gear.
It will be treated to the MR215 kit shortly and possibly a mountune short shifter but for now the rest will be blown on the crap MPG.
I'm smitten.
Previous car
New Car
Well I picked it up on wednesday evening and have since covered 150 miles of a mixture of roads.
Wednesday evening I stuck to a mixture of B road blasting and some local town driving. Fuel consumption is horrific compared to my ZS. As to be expected I assume and seeing as the car is for Leisure use only I'm not too fussed.
Currently averaging 22mpg with a very heavy foot compared to the ZS which would return 45mpg with ease.
The interior is a nicer place to be compared to the last, the seats are comfy and the bum warmers are great. The stereo system sounds fuller compared to the last but frankly the USB interface seems to be fiddly for the sake of it.
The ride is hard. Nothing other than that. Ideally I'd like it to be softer but I'd obviously lose the charm of the handling which is in fact sublime. It will cock its rear leg around an empty roundabout with ease and the traction control will reign you in where required.
I've haven't used sport mode yet and haven't experienced the slightest bit of understeer. The TC is quite intrusive but when you straighten the wheel the car seems to go like a loaded spring.
The power delivery is superb. This car is not built for a traffic light GP. First gear is down on power, 2nd and 3rd are really where the car stretches its legs. I ride an R1 and make no mistake I ride it badly. I would definetley be quicker around a set of fiddly corners quicker in the fiesta. The brakes are up there with the best and the feel of the wheel is good.
Motorways are lethargic, the ride is awful, certainly not a car you would commute in.
Time will tell on how I get on with the car. If my job changed to require car use I would have to sell it due to the ride quality. But for a B road toy I haven't driven a better car in a while. I thought the ZS was good with the amount of power it had to use with the chassis but this car is ridiculous. When going hard at it I can get the wheels chirping between 2nd and 3rd gear.
It will be treated to the MR215 kit shortly and possibly a mountune short shifter but for now the rest will be blown on the crap MPG.
I'm smitten.
justanother5tar said:
Absolutely love these cars. I think i might have to treat myself to one soon, just get to get OH a new car first.
The only thing I don't like about them is the illuminated scuff plates, look awfully chav but you've got have them to get the anthracite wheels.
I'm guessing if you actually wanted it without Ford would be able to help alternativley pull a fuse.The only thing I don't like about them is the illuminated scuff plates, look awfully chav but you've got have them to get the anthracite wheels.
I haven't driven it in the dark so haven't actually seen it.
5potTurbo said:
I've 17,000km on my ST. My commute's a mixture of fast A/B roads, some motorway, some crawling along. Usual fuel consumption's around 38/40mpg.
I've not suffered any aqua planing. Crappy road surface + tyre pressures?
Terrible roads and a months worth of rainfall in a dayI've not suffered any aqua planing. Crappy road surface + tyre pressures?
sc0tt said:
RumbleOfThunder said:
sc0tt said:
nail in tyre
Repairable? 
£26.50 lighter. No damage and all sorted.
Premium for Sunday opening I guess.
RumbleOfThunder said:
I love the symposer! It's a masterstroke in my opinion. Proper inlet noise when you want it and not when you don't. I can cruise up to 100 mph in mine and don't get the "drone". This is a direction all should go in, rather than fake noise through the speakers.
I think it's great too.I'm after getting an exhaust for it though. Something I can remove. I'm hoping the ST has bolt flanges if anyone can confirm.
Anyone know much about the grahame goode induction kit.
Looks to be £330 for the kit.
I can then map at a later date.
http://shop.grahamgoode.com/air-filters--induction...
Looks to be £330 for the kit.
I can then map at a later date.
http://shop.grahamgoode.com/air-filters--induction...
This looks really appealing. I can flash back to standard myself.
http://shop.grahamgoode.com/fiesta-st-st180-bluefi...
http://shop.grahamgoode.com/fiesta-st-st180-bluefi...
Hudson said:
http://www.focusrsparts.co.uk/fiesta-st-superchips...
Apologies if this doesn't match your car. Bluefin'd my Focus ST last night, highly recommended
Is this difference noticeable straight off?Apologies if this doesn't match your car. Bluefin'd my Focus ST last night, highly recommended
Hudson said:
sc0tt said:
Is this difference noticeable straight off?
It was. My car on paper has gone from 225bhp to 265-270bhp and torque has gone from 250lbft ish to 330lbft, but numbers aside the drive has been transformed, previously you only really felt the turbo past about 5.5k (and it redlines at 6ish) and it would only boost to 3/4 on the gauge - now you get a bit of a shove at 2k then just before 4 you get full boost and really pushed into your seat. Well worth doing in my opinion!
It may or may not be delivered within the hour.
Kidders said:
Don't get a Bluefin. It runs too much boost for the stock turbo and caused limp mode problems on mine, I used both maps available including GGR240 and they are poorly developed. Superchips had no idea what caused the issue at all so i parted company and sold the handset and filter, waste of money.
I went to a company called Peron afterwards and was blown away by the difference , so much so that I've now progressed to stage three hybrid! Results are outstanding and I wouldn't go anywhere else.
As for induction kits, the ggr one sits in front of the rad fan and is basically an overpriced K&n, Peron sell the ITG Maxogen kit which relocates behind the headlight and sounds amazing as well as giving proven power gains.
Too late but I appreciate your experience.I went to a company called Peron afterwards and was blown away by the difference , so much so that I've now progressed to stage three hybrid! Results are outstanding and I wouldn't go anywhere else.
As for induction kits, the ggr one sits in front of the rad fan and is basically an overpriced K&n, Peron sell the ITG Maxogen kit which relocates behind the headlight and sounds amazing as well as giving proven power gains.
Edited by Kidders on Friday 7th August 07:41
I'll have to see how I get on mate. Will be keeping this thread updated.
Will let you know how I get on.
Kidders said:
Not too late! They have a 7 day money back policy. Wouldn't fancy a return to 26psi boost spikes and throttle closure in the mid range so good luck.
I'll have 7 days to try it then. I generally haven't had a bad word spoken about them. I do appreciate your experience though. If not, Peron it is.
Have you got a gauge? I like the look of the JW racing item
Edited by sc0tt on Friday 7th August 10:22
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