Focus st3 & t5.1 day
Couple updates:
Had the scoob checked over at a local garage who specialise in performance cars (ive posted about the place before, Autosmartpembs - they have a couple of rather tasty cars including a mk1 1jz 740bhp supra, and a 550bhp gto) been using the same place for over 2 years now, got to know the owner (Mike) pretty well and trust his workmanship!
He's fixed my boost leak, a jubilee clip had come lose and the offending pipe was moving under pressure, happy days, he also found a slight oil leak, just a couple drips but worth sorting asap - which he's fixed, and he's checked the turbo for damage / play, none at all, which there shouldn't be anyway as its a new unit but I wanted it checked for peace of mind..
Mikes been for a spin in it, and he's impressed with how it spools and puts power down, he really disapproves no recirc/bov tho, he agrees the noise is fun but it does hinder performance so I'm on the hunt for a updated recirc or 50/50 bov.. Researching my options before I commit to buy one
He's also adjusted my handbrake cable, as it clicked 12 times instead of three.. now its perfect!
I've now clocked up 1200 miles since I brought the car home and the more I get used to to it, the bigger my smile gets!
Some piccies, and a touch of progress..
Took some arty pics! iPhone quality of course!
Raised the coilovers, temporary (found out they are raceland.. Surprisingly comfy for budgets)
7 days in to ownership and some one kindly reversed in to my door and didnt leave a note.. Pretty sure it was the Indian restaurant next door but I can't prove it :/
I don't mind the little dents.. It's the big dent on the line of the body work!!
Well I managed to push the worst part back out.. Leaving a couple of smaller ripples and a scuff in the paint (which I can live with as they don't catch your eye as much as a dented line in the body work)
On the look out for a replacement door eventually, one on eBay for £80 but not in a hurry for that..
I'm currently saving up for Sti bumper winglets, fog covers and a front splitters a rear diffuser
Bit skint at the moment.. Bought some wheels (coming soon).. 17x9 et:43
Got fitment bro? Hense why I raised the coilys so high..
(Poor track puma in the background there)
And I gave the car a proper wash n wax and took a couple nice pics including my favourite pic so far..
And finally my fav pic so far!
That's it for now! I'm off out for another drive
Thanks for looking!
Had the scoob checked over at a local garage who specialise in performance cars (ive posted about the place before, Autosmartpembs - they have a couple of rather tasty cars including a mk1 1jz 740bhp supra, and a 550bhp gto) been using the same place for over 2 years now, got to know the owner (Mike) pretty well and trust his workmanship!
He's fixed my boost leak, a jubilee clip had come lose and the offending pipe was moving under pressure, happy days, he also found a slight oil leak, just a couple drips but worth sorting asap - which he's fixed, and he's checked the turbo for damage / play, none at all, which there shouldn't be anyway as its a new unit but I wanted it checked for peace of mind..
Mikes been for a spin in it, and he's impressed with how it spools and puts power down, he really disapproves no recirc/bov tho, he agrees the noise is fun but it does hinder performance so I'm on the hunt for a updated recirc or 50/50 bov.. Researching my options before I commit to buy one
He's also adjusted my handbrake cable, as it clicked 12 times instead of three.. now its perfect!
I've now clocked up 1200 miles since I brought the car home and the more I get used to to it, the bigger my smile gets!
Some piccies, and a touch of progress..
Took some arty pics! iPhone quality of course!
Raised the coilovers, temporary (found out they are raceland.. Surprisingly comfy for budgets)
7 days in to ownership and some one kindly reversed in to my door and didnt leave a note.. Pretty sure it was the Indian restaurant next door but I can't prove it :/
I don't mind the little dents.. It's the big dent on the line of the body work!!
Well I managed to push the worst part back out.. Leaving a couple of smaller ripples and a scuff in the paint (which I can live with as they don't catch your eye as much as a dented line in the body work)
On the look out for a replacement door eventually, one on eBay for £80 but not in a hurry for that..
I'm currently saving up for Sti bumper winglets, fog covers and a front splitters a rear diffuser
Bit skint at the moment.. Bought some wheels (coming soon).. 17x9 et:43
Got fitment bro? Hense why I raised the coilys so high..
(Poor track puma in the background there)
And I gave the car a proper wash n wax and took a couple nice pics including my favourite pic so far..
And finally my fav pic so far!
That's it for now! I'm off out for another drive
Thanks for looking!
