New Focus ST Info thread.

[aratic]

Ok no worries. They must be deceptively low in that case because from the pictures they look to have decent ground clearance considering the ST front bumper isnt the lowest to start with

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by aratic

Ok no worries. They must be deceptively low in that case because from the pictures they look to have decent ground clearance considering the ST front bumper isnt the lowest to start with

bare in mind I'm going off some pictures aswell so it's very hard to tell. I'm still keen so I'll see what I can do.

[aratic]

Not a worry. I'm in no huge rush to order so happy to work in with you when you're ready

[phil545]

Ive got it fitted to mine, as long as your car isn't lowered you'll be right as the front is still very high. $200 sounds about right, mine was $250 delivered for me :-)

[aratic]

Hmmm maybe I won't get one, looks like every man and his dog already has :P

[DJM83]

Trust me my driveway is crap and im in a new estate too, but im still very keen to go ahead and im in Brisbane so will make it easier.

[pajoda]

I joined Phil with the resonator removal today, sounds a lot raspier with no noticeable drone at all. Coupled with the unleashed tune it is sounding quite good.

[NanoDuke]

From the Mountune facebook page.

Mmmm taSTy ;)

[DJM83]

That Intercooler will be the one included in the MP275 kit that will hopefully be available in OZ fingers crossed.

[phil545]

How have they done the guards? They seem flared more than normal. Good stuff Paul, its a great little mod, next time i need to go for a ride in urs as i forget you have it tuned

[aratic]

Is raspy a good thing?

[phil545]

I wouldn't have said raspier, it just sounds nice, like a subtle catback kinda thing

[pajoda]

Raspy!! well probably the best term I could come up with. Stock there is no noticeable noise at all to me, resonator removal makes it sounds so much better and "throatier". There you go, another term that might raise another question. You're most welcome for a blast in mine Phil

[phil545]

Plus i love the pop/gurgle it now has :-)

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by phil545

How have they done the guards? They seem flared more than normal. Good stuff Paul, its a great little mod, next time i need to go for a ride in urs as i forget you have it tuned

The flared guards are from the Chinese touring car championship focus

[gassed250]

Originally Posted by NanoDuke

From the Mountune facebook page.

Mmmm taSTy ;)
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ken blocks trackSTer

[martinijosh]

USA recall, but may extend to euro built models.

Report Receipt Date: AUG 01, 2013
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V335000

Component(s): EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,308
Vehicle Model Year(s) Make Model: 2012-2013 FORD FOCUS
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

SUMMARY:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Focus BEV vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured September 15, 2011, through May 6, 2013; and model year 2013 Focus ST vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlights, manufactured February 16, 2012, through May 7, 2013. Due to a wiring incompatability, the front side marker lamps may not function. Thus, these vehicles fail to comply to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

CONSEQUENCE:
Without the proper illumination of the side maker lamps, the vehicle may be less visible in night time conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will modify the headlamp assembly wiring, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in mid-August 2013. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall number is 13C04.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

[BadMax]

Do we even have the same 'side marker lamps' the US use?

[martinijosh]

You tell me

[phil545]

Hmmm ours are more in the middle of the headlight, they are referring to the turning lights yeah that come on as you turn a corner at low speed?

[BadMax]

A marker lamp is usually place closed to the extremities of a vehicle. The lamp you are thinking of is the 'turn lamp' which activates with steering angle.
I'll check tonight if the Aussie spec have the marker lamp and if it operates.

[aratic]

Good, they look ***** anyway

[BadMax]

Originally Posted by martinijosh

You tell me

No, there doesn't appear to be a 'marker lamp'.

[pajoda]

Originally Posted by aratic

Good, they look ***** anyway

Agreed, not sure we even have them, not to often I jump out of my car to check headlight status.

[WILDB]

No, we don't get them over here - they are an American thing only thank goodness.

Just like those fugly reflectors at the side of the light...

The US headlights are unique to that market only.

[BadMax]

Oh but the picture on the intowebz has it...

[aratic]

If we have learnt anything from the motor mount TSB it's that the USDM is different to all others

[chrisorm]

Originally Posted by BadMax

Oh but the picture on the intowebz has it...

Heh, true. The top 2 photos here are the USA model (left hand drive and the headlights have the same reflector):

http://www.ford.com.au/cars/focus/mo...t_FocusST_home

[aratic]

Originally Posted by aratic

Is anyone in Brisbane interested in a Triple R Composites splitter? Im probably going to order one in the next few weeks and have found out that to ship 2 splitters costs the same as shipping one.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...8667911&type=1

Cost would be around $200 each shipped. PM me if you'd prefer

Anyone else from Brisbane or surrounding areas keen on taking me up on this offer? If I can get someone else interested I'd be looking to order ASAP

[phil545]

Just booked in on Saturday for its first oil change, will be on 8000km then :-)