MarkCup
ClioSport Club Member
The lower edge of the 'mesh' grille has a smooth recess element to it for plate mounting...the grille would likely look a little odd if that were left and the plate mounted on the coloured bumper only.
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Harpham's Fiesta ST
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The lower edge of the 'mesh' grille has a smooth recess element to it for plate mounting...the grille would likely look a little odd if that were left and the plate mounted on the coloured bumper only.
Was thinking that mate.
DC2 TypeR / E36 328i
Not at all, just don't really like modern cars all that much.
The Ph1 is much better looking too especially in that colour.
As Mark said, it's the recess in the grille. Gutted its designed like that, as a small plate covering just the red would've been perfect. Think it looks pretty wicked like that anyways.
The ST is a world apart from any Clio i've driven.
Just ordered some plain & smaller plates. The one and only "mod" that'll be happening.
I was planning on giving it a clean & seal up this afternoon, but it's far too cold & windy to make it a success.
The only mod? What about the 215 map?:approve:
Maybe in the distance future, but with how much I'm loving it as is it, it'll be a while.
On yeah, apologies. Forgot that bit, along with my red "Fiesta ST" Sunstrip and stickerz.
jamier27
ClioSport Club Member
T5, Ariel Atom 300
GGR 225 conversion.
http://shop.grahamgoode.com/ggr-st225-26353-c.asp
http://shop.grahamgoode.com/ggr-st225-26353-c.asp
Turbo 182 Alfa 159
Seems a bit pricey doesn't it? Considering you get what, 215 from the £600 Mountune package?
MarkCup
ClioSport Club Member
How misleading and dishonest is that?!?
It says for that money you'll get a 45bhp gain...because they're saying as standard it has 180bhp. LOL at spending that much money to get an unwarranted 25bhp when less almost exactly half gets you 15bhp with an intact warranty.
It says for that money you'll get a 45bhp gain...because they're saying as standard it has 180bhp. LOL at spending that much money to get an unwarranted 25bhp when less almost exactly half gets you 15bhp with an intact warranty.
MarkCup
ClioSport Club Member
Just received my clean & smaller plates. Yeah, I think I got a bit too excited and went far too small.
I'll give them a week. If they don't grow on me, standard plates will go back on.
I'll hopefully be giving it a clean tomorrow and quick seal up, to cover me for the rest of winter.
I'll give them a week. If they don't grow on me, standard plates will go back on.
I'll hopefully be giving it a clean tomorrow and quick seal up, to cover me for the rest of winter.
The rear is slightly smaller, which I think I can get away with.
It's the recess on the front that ruins it. Looks ok in the photo, where you can't see the groove in the grill, but doesn't look great in person. Ahh well.
Fiesta ST-2
My order has gone through today.
Fiesta st2 in spirit blue with st style pack
Not due in the suppliers till the 7th July :dapprove:
Fiesta st2 in spirit blue with st style pack
Not due in the suppliers till the 7th July :dapprove:
My order has gone through today.
Fiesta st2 in spirit blue with st style pack
Not due in the suppliers till the 7th July :dapprove:
Spirit Blue FTW.
Just finished giving it it's first ever wash and seal up to cope through the rest of winter.
I'm 300 miles in and loving every second. Discovering new things about it all the time too lol.
Considering the lack of miles, there was quite a bit of tar & iron on the paintwork. All I've done is got rid of that, layer of Tripple and then AF Desire. That'll suffice for a couple months.
It was funny to look over the car. Considering the dealer didn't wash it upon arrival, there were some funny places for swirls. Around both door handles were a few swirls, the odd mark here & there from transport I imagine and few patches of swirls, but the confusing bit... Just the spoiler is absolutely covered in swirls . I imagine something happened in transport?! Lol
Either way, this car is everything I imagined it to be. I haven't found any negatives about it yet. So much fun.
I'm 300 miles in and loving every second. Discovering new things about it all the time too lol.
Considering the lack of miles, there was quite a bit of tar & iron on the paintwork. All I've done is got rid of that, layer of Tripple and then AF Desire. That'll suffice for a couple months.
It was funny to look over the car. Considering the dealer didn't wash it upon arrival, there were some funny places for swirls. Around both door handles were a few swirls, the odd mark here & there from transport I imagine and few patches of swirls, but the confusing bit... Just the spoiler is absolutely covered in swirls . I imagine something happened in transport?! Lol
Either way, this car is everything I imagined it to be. I haven't found any negatives about it yet. So much fun.
Fiesta ST-2
Get some more pictures up! This thread makes me excited for the arrival of mine!
Lovely mate. Bare in mind they're hand build and have to be wiped down at some point.
Martin's SB one was too bad but the iron cones from the transportation. Always the same. You should see the white ones!
I did a 125mile old Ibis A3 Sline, 1 litre of IX later.
Martin's SB one was too bad but the iron cones from the transportation. Always the same. You should see the white ones!
I did a 125mile old Ibis A3 Sline, 1 litre of IX later.
Yeah, it's not really an issue. Just found it interesting that the spoiler is covered in swirls, but no other whole panel is like that, just the odd patches here & there.
Also spotted my rear arches have already got a few stones chips . Going to look into that clear sticker stuff for the arches and under the side skirts to protect them.
Also spotted my rear arches have already got a few stones chips
. Going to look into that clear sticker stuff for the arches and under the side skirts to protect them.Thought id update the thread, as i've just gone over 1000 miles, so the run in period is complete.
I've started to push the car a little more this past week. Had the rear twitching the other day. It's so much fun to throw around corners. You can tell when the ESP (or whatever it's called) comes into play and tries to correct things lol. Never failing to bring a smile, which is awesome.
I did my first long journey in it today, down to Silverstone (I ran a half marathon, not a track day unfortunately) - 80miles each way. On the way down, I just whacked it on cruise control at 70 and chilled out, as I was in no rush. I hate motorway driving anyway, but having cruise on made it so boring lol. Averaged 40mpg.
On the flip side, on the way home, I kept it off cruise and seeing as it ticked over the 1k mark, completing it's run in period, thought id drive it a little harder. It's weird how sitting at 90 gives better mpg figures than at 80. Much more fun just revving it that little more, hearing the turbo. Averaged 41mpg on the way back weirdly, so driving faster gives better economy lol. Once off the M1, I took it up to the redline for the first time (shameful it's taken this long, I know, but i'm playing by the book!). It goes well haha. Loved it. Feels much quicker than the Clio.
The satnav option was a good shout, as that is pretty awesome! Shouting up when the potential of traffic may slow the journey down too.
Still keep finding new features with it too. Seems to have loads of little touches that make it more awesome.
Absolutely loving it. Everything is awesome!! I do miss the Clio now, but this is definitely a massive step above it.
I've started to push the car a little more this past week. Had the rear twitching the other day. It's so much fun to throw around corners. You can tell when the ESP (or whatever it's called) comes into play and tries to correct things lol. Never failing to bring a smile, which is awesome.
I did my first long journey in it today, down to Silverstone (I ran a half marathon, not a track day unfortunately) - 80miles each way. On the way down, I just whacked it on cruise control at 70 and chilled out, as I was in no rush. I hate motorway driving anyway, but having cruise on made it so boring lol. Averaged 40mpg.
On the flip side, on the way home, I kept it off cruise and seeing as it ticked over the 1k mark, completing it's run in period, thought id drive it a little harder. It's weird how sitting at 90 gives better mpg figures than at 80. Much more fun just revving it that little more, hearing the turbo. Averaged 41mpg on the way back weirdly, so driving faster gives better economy
lol. Once off the M1, I took it up to the redline for the first time (shameful it's taken this long, I know, but i'm playing by the book!). It goes well haha. Loved it. Feels much quicker than the Clio.The satnav option was a good shout, as that is pretty awesome! Shouting up when the potential of traffic may slow the journey down too.
Still keep finding new features with it too. Seems to have loads of little touches that make it more awesome.
Absolutely loving it. Everything is awesome!! I do miss the Clio now, but this is definitely a massive step above it.
I have found, once you have owned a car with FI, it's hard to go back to N/A.
My current car feels very sedate upto my Golf GTI for this reason.
My current car feels very sedate upto my Golf GTI for this reason.
N0ddie
ClioSport Club Member
Tesla Model 3
Thought id update the thread, as i've just gone over 1000 miles, so the run in period is complete.
I've started to push the car a little more this past week. Had the rear twitching the other day. It's so much fun to throw around corners. You can tell when the ESP (or whatever it's called) comes into play and tries to correct things lol. Never failing to bring a smile, which is awesome.
I did my first long journey in it today, down to Silverstone (I ran a half marathon, not a track day unfortunately) - 80miles each way. On the way down, I just whacked it on cruise control at 70 and chilled out, as I was in no rush. I hate motorway driving anyway, but having cruise on made it so boring lol. Averaged 40mpg.
On the flip side, on the way home, I kept it off cruise and seeing as it ticked over the 1k mark, completing it's run in period, thought id drive it a little harder. It's weird how sitting at 90 gives better mpg figures than at 80. Much more fun just revving it that little more, hearing the turbo. Averaged 41mpg on the way back weirdly, so driving faster gives better economy
The satnav option was a good shout, as that is pretty awesome! Shouting up when the potential of traffic may slow the journey down too.
Still keep finding new features with it too. Seems to have loads of little touches that make it more awesome.
Absolutely loving it. Everything is awesome!! I do miss the Clio now, but this is definitely a massive step above it.
Glad you're enjoying it.
As for CC. It uses more fuel on CC than the equivalent speed using your foot.
Thought that was the case.
Just didn't quite get doing 80 without CC had worse mpg than doing 90.
It is an amazing car. Can't wait until summer when ill actually start to clean it.
MarkCup
ClioSport Club Member
Finally past 1,000! Sound good above 5k don't they?!
Fiesta ST-2 Finsport
Lol your enjoying it then! Lol lots of 'awesome' and 'loving it'! But I totally agree they really are. There faster on the road easily due to FI, but it's so responsive.
Ive been smoking around in a MK1 focus ghia for 6 months so this feels like an absolute weapon, so much so that I'm finding the ST a bit to darty. It's having it's detail in the morning so I will check the tyre pressures, no doubt they will be wrong!
Ive been smoking around in a MK1 focus ghia for 6 months so this feels like an absolute weapon, so much so that I'm finding the ST a bit to darty. It's having it's detail in the morning so I will check the tyre pressures, no doubt they will be wrong!
