cs_rich's Fiesta ST3

[massiveCoRbyn]

I’ve never tried the mk8 but probably should. I miss my ST but probably rose tinted glasses. Remember getting home first night, lying in bed and feeling my back tighten up. The ride is that hard. That was a later 2016 one as well.

I’ve been put off the new one mainly because A) it’s a 3 cylinder and B) they are far more expensive than the mk7. They were a no brainier at £16k.


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Why does three cylinders matter?

 

[David Stuart]

Why does three cylinders matter?

It reality it doesn’t. But you can’t deny it has an impact on some people’s perception (including mine) as a bit of a backwards step. A bit like Americans moaning about a “6 cylinder” which is reality has more power than a V8 they would be happy with. [emoji23]

One thing you can’t deny is the mk8 hasn’t sold in anywhere near the numbers the mk7 did. I wonder how much is down to price and how much is down to the fact that a 3 cylinder performance car is a bit of an odd ball.


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[David Stuart]

Is the ride that bad?. Change of springs help?

I got used to it. As a driver it’s fine. My wife moaned like f**k but then I would blame the car for that. [emoji23]


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[massiveCoRbyn]

It reality it doesn’t. But you can’t deny it has an impact on some people’s perception (including mine) as a bit of a backwards step. A bit like Americans moaning about a “6 cylinder” which is reality has more power than a V8 they would be happy with. [emoji23]

One thing you can’t deny is the mk8 hasn’t sold in anywhere near the numbers the mk7 did. I wonder how much is down to price and how much is down to the fact that a 3 cylinder performance car is a bit of an odd ball.


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I sort of get it, but it's just progress really. Unless you want to go for big power, there aren't really any downsides. The three-pot probably sounds better too

I wonder if it's the lease/PCP thing that's had an impact too. I'm not sure the deals have been as good on the MK8 so far.

 

[197.]

My wife ran one for 2 years, was a nice car that we both really liked, she still misses it a little today (since then she's had a Cooper S and now a T-Roc R, because of baby naturally..)

My only criticism was the one that always gets bounded about, the ride on it was just bone shakingly hard. I remember being a passenger in it one time when I had a kidney stone and that combo was making me feel physically sick, had to go home after a mile or two!

Hers was an early (14 plate) ST-2 so I know they revised the setup on later cars.

As blasphemous as it sounds, if they'd have offered the 5 door in an auto over here I could see we'd have changed it for one of those.

Wife has back problems and whilst the ride of the ST was fine for her it was the combo of big chunky doors in tight spaces, and the manual box that meant she had to swap for a 5 door auto of some varient (the Cooper S).

But it was a cracking little car, made lovely wooshy noises, and for the money compared to todays stuff it seems a relative bargain.

Aren't there a bunch of 5 door STs driving about? Seen a few myself.

 

[Detail Chris]

I’ve had a new mk7 and I really want a mk8 but they are so expensive. My mk7 was £14k and was paying £150 pcp. Lucky to get it for £22k and £260 on pcp

 

[Rojer]

You can get one for £200-250 if you put 4k down.

 

[ChrisR]

Aren't there a bunch of 5 door STs driving about? Seen a few myself.

Yup the 5 door was eventually released over here near the end of production.

But crucially, no auto box available

 

[The Psychedelic Socialist]

Took the 300mi round trip up to Collins Performance in Congleton yesterday to have the car brought up to their full 'CP2-E' specification which now means it's got:
- Milltek cat-back
- ST200 airbox with K&N filter
- Mountune induction hose
- Collins turbo actuator
- Airtec stage 1 intercooler
(and the associated new map)

Their development car for the CP2-E was running an ITG induction set-up which flows better but is much noisier which is why I went the ST200 route. That said, Gary took it out for data logging and at peak it was still flowing 172g of air compared to 178g for the development car. As that car made 240bhp on the rollers that should mean mine is sitting at roughly 234bhp giving it a healthy 215bhp/ton and it certainly feels it.

It's making peak power at about 6300rpm according to the logs which is definitely a lot higher than before too so it's now worth working the engine a bit more instead of short-shifting up to ride the mid-range torque.

Also had a quickshift kit fitted which, along with the fancy new gearknob makes for a really satisfying shift action so the drive home was pretty great (and I even managed 45mpg at the same time).

No immediate plans to do anything else other than drive it, but I do have half an eye on a Bilstein B8 / Mountune Clubsport suspension set-up...

 

[davo172]

Took the 300mi round trip up to Collins Performance in Congleton yesterday to have the car brought up to their full 'CP2-E' specification which now means it's got:
- Milltek cat-back
- ST200 airbox with K&N filter
- Mountune induction hose
- Collins turbo actuator
- Airtec stage 1 intercooler
(and the associated new map)

Their development car for the CP2-E was running an ITG induction set-up which flows better but is much noisier which is why I went the ST200 route. That said, Gary took it out for data logging and at peak it was still flowing 172g of air compared to 178g for the development car. As that car made 240bhp on the rollers that should mean mine is sitting at roughly 234bhp giving it a healthy 215bhp/ton and it certainly feels it.

It's making peak power at about 6300rpm according to the logs which is definitely a lot higher than before too so it's now worth working the engine a bit more instead of short-shifting up to ride the mid-range torque.

Also had a quickshift kit fitted which, along with the fancy new gearknob makes for a really satisfying shift action so the drive home was pretty great (and I even managed 45mpg at the same time).

No immediate plans to do anything else other than drive it, but I do have half an eye on a Bilstein B8 / Mountune Clubsport suspension set-up...

Did you see "sue collins" while you were there? That's something that will be burned on your brain forever when you do! 🤣🤣

 

[The Psychedelic Socialist]

Did you see "sue collins" while you were there? That's something that will be burned on your brain forever when you do! 🤣🤣

Afraid not!

Would that be memorable for good or bad reasons?

There was a nice looking A45 outside with a private 'SUE' plate on it.

 

[H2MRK]

Did you see "sue collins" while you were there? That's something that will be burned on your brain forever when you do! 🤣🤣

Was waiting to see if any one else on here knew about "Sue".... met Her/Him years ago when i had my Mk1 Focus RS worked on by them, had nightmares for weeks 🤮

 

[massiveCoRbyn]

Haha, I remember when that all came out - there was a lot of shock around the Ford world

 

[Detail Chris]

Haha I didn’t know he became a Sue!

 

[The Psychedelic Socialist]

Hasn't had any love in a while, so time for a bit of shopping...

One of the wheels has had a very slow leak for pretty much the entire time I've had it. No puncture in the tyre and they've tried replacing the valve to no avail so current thinking is that it's corrosion between the metal valve stem and the wheel itself.

As that wheel was frustratingly a different colour to the other three (Rado Grey vs Rock Metallic?) I've bitten the bullet and bought a fresh new wheel and a rubber valve stem to hopefully solve it once and for all.

And if it's going to be up on a ramp, thought it would make sense to fit a Milltek sport cat at the same time. Probably no significant performance gains with the current set up but it's a bit more noise and sets me up nicely for the big turbo at some point...

 

[The Chubby Pirate]

Really do like the Mk7 Fiesta’s. Enquired about an ST200 before i bought the Up GTi actually, excellent motors.

 

[The Psychedelic Socialist]

Hasn't had any love in a while, so time for a bit of shopping...

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One of the wheels has had a very slow leak for pretty much the entire time I've had it. No puncture in the tyre and they've tried replacing the valve to no avail so current thinking is that it's corrosion between the metal valve stem and the wheel itself.

As that wheel was frustratingly a different colour to the other three (Rado Grey vs Rock Metallic?) I've bitten the bullet and bought a fresh new wheel and a rubber valve stem to hopefully solve it once and for all.

And if it's going to be up on a ramp, thought it would make sense to fit a Milltek sport cat at the same time. Probably no significant performance gains with the current set up but it's a bit more noise and sets me up nicely for the big turbo at some point...

Hmmm, so this is rapidly becoming more expensive than I'd anticipated.

The old cat doesn't want to come off so they're now at the stage of drilling out the studs. That and a lambda sensor has threaded itself on the way out. Brilliant.

Still, hopefully that's now something that won't be a problem when it goes back up to Collins in the next month or two....

 

[The Psychedelic Socialist]

Back from the garage, sport cat on, and wheels now all matching colours:

Don't think the cat has made any significant difference to the performance, but I wasn't expecting anything as it's really just groundwork for an S270 turbo upgrade. Pleased to note that it's not obnoxiously loud either, in fact not that much louder than the OE cat.

 

[MarkCup]

I miss how easy those wheels were to keep clean!

 

[imprezaworks]

Get a machine polisher on those swirls

 

[Gally]

Still looking lovely. The corrosion on the valves were warranty for a while aswell mate so definitely coming from there. Get it done Rado grey and it's a good spare.

Going any further power wise risks ruining the set up of the car possibly.

I thought 230 with a few choice extras was a sweet spot.

 

[Cookie]

Back from the garage, sport cat on, and wheels now all matching colours:

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Don't think the cat has made any significant difference to the performance, but I wasn't expecting anything as it's really just groundwork for an S270 turbo upgrade. Pleased to note that it's not obnoxiously loud either, in fact not that much louder than the OE cat.

More popopopopopopbang?

 

[The Psychedelic Socialist]

Get a machine polisher on those swirls

Yeah it's not looking all that great at the minute! Washed it at the weekend and accidentally put far too much shampoo in the bucket. Instead of removing it I just ploughed on and now all my windows have this filmy residue even after f**k loads of WIndolene so it definitely needs a proper going over.

As a lazy, lazy 'detailer' without a machine polisher, is there anything decent that does it all in one step without doing separate polish / clean / wax steps? I've used 'Need for Speed Cleaner Wax' before which was reasonable but I guess things have probably moved on in the last 20 years...

Still looking lovely. The corrosion on the valves were warranty for a while aswell mate so definitely coming from there. Get it done Rado grey and it's a good spare.

Going any further power wise risks ruining the set up of the car possibly.

I thought 230 with a few choice extras was a sweet spot.

I was in two minds about the turbo upgrade but after having a Golf R that was quick, but just too well sorted with it, I quite like the idea of having something that's just a bit too powerful for its own good that actually requires some throttle control and driving to the conditions more.

More popopopopopopbang?

Weirdly there is, but you can barely hear it from inside the car. I'll have to start driving everywhere with my windows down and D&B blasting out.

 

[imprezaworks]

For ease of use autoglym super resin polish would do you.

 

[Gally]

Cleanser-Polish - Bilt Hamber

All-in-one paint polish, excellent filling of blemishes.

bilthamber.com

Probably this by hand for me. Followed by wax of some kind. Ideally pair it with a bolt hamber wax. I can't rate their products high enough. Deadly combo double speed wax and polish. Find the right hand polishing pad and away you go.

 

[The Psychedelic Socialist]

FFS, just called LV to get a quote on changing the turbo. They've been absolutely fine with everything else I've declared (intercooler, exhaust, map, induction kit) but apparently an uprated turbo is a complete no-go.

My policy doesn't run out until October and I'm in no hurry to muck around trying to cancel it and take out a new one with a more understanding insurer so that's everything on pause for the time being.

 

[imprezaworks]

The likes of brentacre are very good for stuff like this. I know your not swapping but thought I'd mention it.

 

[The Psychedelic Socialist]

The likes of brentacre are very good for stuff like this. I know your not swapping but thought I'd mention it.

Thanks, I'll have a shop round late summer.

Frustrating timing as I'd hoped to get it done this spring with a view to using it all summer. Not sure I see the point in adding another 70bhp to a FWD just as winter starts to set in so we're potentially looking at next spring now.

Might pass the time by sticking an ITG intake on. Should free up ~10bhp compared to the current ST200 airbox and is another thing ticked off the list ready for the eventual turbo upgrade.

 

[Touring_Rob]

Thanks, I'll have a shop round late summer.

Frustrating timing as I'd hoped to get it done this spring with a view to using it all summer. Not sure I see the point in adding another 70bhp to a FWD just as winter starts to set in so we're potentially looking at next spring now.

Might pass the time by sticking an ITG intake on. Should free up ~10bhp compared to the current ST200 airbox and is another thing ticked off the list ready for the eventual turbo upgrade.

It's ok - that chap from Flux will be along shortly

 

[The Psychedelic Socialist]

Decided to replace the old ST200 / OE airbox setup with a proper Revo induction kit and crossover pipe. I would have gone ITG but only just realised I have a pretty well regarded Revo dealer around the corner so popped in this morning and had it all installed.

Can't say I notice any difference in power, but this is only really in preparation for upgrading the turbo. There's a bit of dump valve noise from the outside but it's nowhere near as barry as I'd been worried about.

 

[Touring_Rob]

I feel like I could lean through the screen and brush those leaves off the scuttle.

Get something on the edge of the airbox hole when you can, the MAF wires might not last too long as they are:

This stuff is good:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B017XQFEJK/?tag=cliospnet01-21

or even just a few inches of hose cut along one edge. Just keeps the wires from rubbing the sheet metal.

 

[The Psychedelic Socialist]

I feel like I could lean through the screen and brush those leaves off the scuttle.

Get something on the edge of the airbox hole when you can, the MAF wires might not last too long as they are:
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This stuff is good:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B017XQFEJK/?tag=cliospnet01-21

or even just a few inches of hose cut along one edge. Just keeps the wires from rubbing the sheet metal.

That's a good shout, cheers. I'll get some bought.

I might shop around first for some Audi branded stuff first. Don't trust this cheap Amazon stuff not to burst into flames while it's parked up on the drive.

(and I did clean the scuttle just after taking that pic )

 

[Cookie]

Decided to replace the old ST200 / OE airbox setup with a proper Revo induction kit and crossover pipe. I would have gone ITG but only just realised I have a pretty well regarded Revo dealer around the corner so popped in this morning and had it all installed.

Can't say I notice any difference in power, but this is only really in preparation for upgrading the turbo. There's a bit of dump valve noise from the outside but it's nowhere near as barry as I'd been worried about.

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Where do the pop pop pops come from?

Also leaves add hrsprs

 

[MarkCup]

Still rocking the sound symposer, nice, nice.

 

[The Psychedelic Socialist]

Still rocking the sound symposer, nice, nice.

I never really understood the logic behind having that removed. Maybe it's because I don't really do any steady state 70mph driving (no motorways in Norfolk...) but I don't really find it particularly droney, even with the sports cat.

That said, I drove home with the windows down yesterday as the weather was great and it appears that the intake is much louder than I'd thought, even on fairly low rpm gear changes.... Best lean into it and get some lime green gel Ford badges.

 

[Jonnio]

(and I did clean the scuttle just after taking that pic )

Was gonna say, needs a leaf delete.

 

[MarkCup]

I never really understood the logic behind having that removed. Maybe it's because I don't really do any steady state 70mph driving (no motorways in Norfolk...) but I don't really find it particularly droney, even with the sports cat.

That said, I drove home with the windows down yesterday as the weather was great and it appears that the intake is much louder than I'd thought, even on fairly low rpm gear changes.... Best lean into it and get some lime green gel Ford badges.

Don't forget the wheel centre caps.

Have you changed the high-level brake light lens yet?

If it's clear as standard, forums say red ones "look so much better, as it should have left the factory".

But if they're already red as standard, forums say clear ones "look so much better, as it should have left the factory".

Easy mod, easy cool points.

Pop pop.

 

[The Psychedelic Socialist]

Don't forget the wheel centre caps.

Have you changed the high-level brake light lens yet?

If it's clear as standard, forums say red ones "look so much better, as it should have left the factory".

But if they're already red as standard, forums say clear ones "look so much better, as it should have left the factory".

Easy mod, easy cool points.

Pop pop.

To my shame I did replace the centre caps a couple of weeks ago.... living up to my avatar.

In fairness they were all cracked and peeling so I just replaced them with a black set of ST200 caps.

 

[Cookson]

Best lean into it and get some lime green gel Ford badges.

Started beating the missus up yet?

Have you changed the high-level brake light lens yet?

If it's clear as standard, forums say red ones "look so much better, as it should have left the factory".

But if they're already red as standard, forums say clear ones "look so much better, as it should have left the factory".

I thought they put covers on with phrases in them? Like FFSTOC and ILUVCOCK

 

[The Psychedelic Socialist]

Started beating the missus up yet?

No time, too busy bouncing it off the limiter driving past the Co-op.