MarkCup's Fiesta ST

[Gally]

At least they offer PS3 and Conti SC5s just incase.

 

[RDH]

ST1 - non-Sony unit with voice control and Bluetooth
ST2/3 - Sony DAB unit with voice control and Bluetooth

The sat-nav is, I believe, by default a Sony unit. There are no sound-system upgrades as such other than taking an ST2/3 over the ST1 for the better head unit and additional speakers (8 vs 6 I think), or by speccing the nav.

Brilliant. Thanks for that.

 

[Flat Eric]

I think the Sony DAB head unit is brilliant, the sound is great from the speakers too!

 

[silentsnake]

I think the Sony DAB head unit is brilliant, the sound is great from the speakers too!

Agreed. Just got all my digital stations tuned in too, very impressed.

 

[Matthew]

Does it play music from your iphone without having to control it via the iPhone?

 

[Detail Chris]

Does it play music from your iphone without having to control it via the iPhone?

Yes via H/U, steering controls or sync (voice). Apperantly it will show track info now over blutooth on the later cars, yet to try this.
one thing I've found with the sony setup, it needs to be fed good quality music. Mp3's can sound a bit flabby and distorted at times but I've been converting stuff to wav (lossless) and it's 100% better.

 

[ChrisR]

The once fitted on mine are 83W, the ones linked to are 84W. Does that really make any difference?

Nope no real difference I'd have thought, bit stiffer maybe? Just making sure if you were running lower load rating and wanting to stay as close to standard better check

I use XL on the A3, but then again that is a bit on the heavy side!

Different type if drive but had re050a on the s2000 and they were good.

 

[N0ddie]

My rear speakers have a nice "rattling" sound coming from them regularly. Common issue over of FSTOC allegedly.

Rear door card removal required to see what the issue is though.

 

[ForceIndia]

I've used tyre leader recently. Good prices, but crap communication and delivery time.

 

[matt200vvc]

Tread carefully with tyreleader.

I work in the tyre trade and I'm hearing a few negative things. Some of the stuff that's turning up isn't Approved for Europe by the tyre manufacturer.

My my best mates the buying manager for Blackcircles, what do you want exactly mark and I'll get it sorted for you.

 

[MarkCup]

PMd. Thanks Matt.

 

[ChrisR]

off to pick the wifes up in a minute, looking forward to it

 

[MarkCup]

off to pick the wifes up in a minute, looking forward to it

Enjoy!

 

[ChrisR]

Not that I'll be allowed to drive it...

 

[DrR]

Anyone know much about the new ST-3?

Random one but would a moutain bike easily fit into the back of one of these?

 

[Detail Chris]

Anyone know much about the new ST-3?

Random one but would a moutain bike easily fit into the back of one of these?

The ST-3 has all the options ticked over the ST-2.

 

[Matthew]

They should do an ST-4, that's the ST-3 but with Mountune goodies as standard.

 

[ForceIndia]

They should do an ST-4, that's the ST-3 but with Mountune goodies as standard.

Having it as a dealer fit package post sale saves them having to pass type approval for emissions etc.

 

[Matthew]

Good point!

 

[benhwolves]

Just taken mine for a drive into the hills and it is simply mint. The handling is sublime and the torque just pulls you out of bends so quickly. Brakes are also razor sharp too. Just love this car.

 

[DrR]

I'm ordering my new car soon, it's between one of these and an Octavia VRS, if spec ing the ST anything you would say is a must?

 

[MarkCup]

Personally I'd say that ST2 is a minimum requirement...beyond that nothing else is required.

 

[ForceIndia]

Went to have a look at the local dealer today. The orange looks stunning in the flesh. Photographs terribly, but great up close.

 

[Gally]

I agree Warren, seen one in the sun yesterday and it's lovely.

 

[Djw John]

I've actually only seen 1 and it was sunny, it did look very good. Not sure I would go for that colour but I wouldn't refuse it if the deal was right

Cliosport @ The Scottish Car Show by john.holligan, on Flickr

Cliosport @ The Scottish Car Show by john.holligan, on Flickr

 

[ForceIndia]

My preference would be black. Back to drive one tomorrow.

 

[DrR]

I'm looking at an ST-3 in blue with style pack.

 

[Gally]

My preference would be black. Back to drive one tomorrow.

They are superb in Black but they need the pre-facelift rear lights even more!

 

[scott.p]

They do look great in black when it is clean. When I went to buy mine they had two used ones in, a red one and a black one. I chose the red as I live on a farm so Black was never an option.

 

[Detail Chris]

They are superb in Black but they need the pre-facelift rear lights even more!

You and your pre-facelift lights lol!

 

[ForceIndia]

Just got back from test drive. Completely underwhelmed. Gutted as I quite fancied one.

 

[MarkCup]

Just got back from test drive. Completely underwhelmed. Gutted as I quite fancied one.

Oooh, that's a first.

What let you down or didn't hit the right spot?

 

[ForceIndia]

I know within 5 mins if I want a car. Nothing bar the driving position impressed me. Was a year old car on 13k. Didn't feel that quick, I'd expected it to feel noticeably quicker than the 172. Steering was quite heavy (surprising as I'd read the steering was light?). Brakes felt quite Audi. Didn't think the gearshift was great (my 200 certainly had a nicer shift). Throttle response felt sluggish, and the revs seem to climb very slowly?

Felt like an ordinary car with a bit more power? In fairness I've not driven a turbo car (ever) that I really enjoyed.

They've offered me the car for a day, maybe it's a grower? Don't think I'll take them up on it though, just didn't click with it in any respect. Similar feeling to when I 1st tried a 197, couldn't see what the fuss was about.

 

[MarkCup]

I know within 5 mins if I want a car. Nothing bar the driving position impressed me. Was a year old car on 13k. Didn't feel that quick, I'd expected it to feel noticeably quicker than the 172. Steering was quite heavy (surprising as I'd read the steering was light?). Brakes felt quite Audi. Didn't think the gearshift was great (my 200 certainly had a nicer shift). Throttle response felt sluggish, and the revs seem to climb very slowly?

Felt like an ordinary car with a bit more power? In fairness I've not driven a turbo car (ever) that I really enjoyed.

They've offered me the car for a day, maybe it's a grower? Don't think I'll take them up on it though, just didn't click with it in any respect. Similar feeling to when I 1st tried a 197, couldn't see what the fuss was about.

Fair enough! If it's not for you it's not for you.

I'd suggest taking it for a day though, get some more time behind the wheel...you might just gel with it.

 

[ForceIndia]

In all honesty I've gone from 95% having one, to 100% not. I just didn't gel with it, maybe it's a bad one.

The dealer however, was excellent, puts Renault to shame.

 

[Scrooge]

As Mark said take it for the day and really kick it's head in, the chassis are superb in these things!

 

[ForceIndia]

As Mark said take it for the day and really kick it's head in, the chassis are superb in these things!

No point fella. I didn't need (or really want) to get rid of my car. But the idea of a new car for very little cash was very appealing.

Nail in the coffin was using the test drive route to get home in my car. The old shed is staying.

 

[Christopher]

I know within 5 mins if I want a car. Nothing bar the driving position impressed me. Was a year old car on 13k. Didn't feel that quick, I'd expected it to feel noticeably quicker than the 172. Steering was quite heavy (surprising as I'd read the steering was light?). Brakes felt quite Audi. Didn't think the gearshift was great (my 200 certainly had a nicer shift). Throttle response felt sluggish, and the revs seem to climb very slowly?

Felt like an ordinary car with a bit more power? In fairness I've not driven a turbo car (ever) that I really enjoyed.

They've offered me the car for a day, maybe it's a grower? Don't think I'll take them up on it though, just didn't click with it in any respect. Similar feeling to when I 1st tried a 197, couldn't see what the fuss was about.

Pretty much what I felt when I drove one back-to-back with mine. It felt like a warm version of a normal Fiesta, rather than something relatively special like my car.

They're getting really common nowadays too.

That said, I still love them, they're just not for me.

 

[ForceIndia]

Pretty much what I felt when I drove one back-to-back with mine. It felt like a warm version of a normal Fiesta, rather than something relatively special like my car.

They're getting really common nowadays too.

That said, I still love them, they're just not for me.

Maybe it's because we're short?

 

[Christopher]

Definitely.