norcoforever Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Well after a lot of searching and struggling to decide i picked up my fiesta st 150 last week. although it's on a 55 it was first registered may 2006. it has the full black heated leather along with lots of options, it's a completly unmolested example with only 57,000 i did test drive quite a few different cars including a clio 182 and 197 which felt frankly awful, quick but unbearable day to day i also looked at stuff like an mx5 but this came up at the right price 2 owners from new in the same family, full service history, low miles and not been messed with. all i have done is fit a genuine K&N 57i as one of the standard pipes had split and was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Sweet as a but dude, hope she brings you plenty of smiles per mile Big step up from that shed of a Fabia...still amazes me that someone actually wanted to own it after you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howie87 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 nice cars the st had mine for 3 years now. it needs some tlc now though thanks to someone in a white car grr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoothybb Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 Nice looking motor. Reminds me how much it sucks having a diesel workhorse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 my fabia was the SDI model so slow as owt but did me well for 35,000 miles in a year! in some ways i miss it but it was damn expensive to keep it going just with wear and tear. now i'm not commuting i decided to have something that was quick and fun, even if the fuel economy is scary lol oh i should add i have also ordered a private plate, just waiting for the V5 to send it off to the DVLA to get it transfered over to the car nice cars the st had mine for 3 years now. it needs some tlc now though thanks to someone in a white car grr what happened? is your pre or post facelift? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howie87 Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 its a very early facelift like yours. i was at the cinema, came out to a scrape on the bumper white paint and a split in the bumper under the boot lid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunm Posted May 16, 2014 Share Posted May 16, 2014 I have the same st 150 yes mpg is low but its a hot hatch. Enjoy it ive had mine 4 years one of my favorite cars put a smile on my face every time, mine is a bit of a garage queen only done 35000 miles and only comes out if its nice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted May 16, 2014 Author Share Posted May 16, 2014 I have the same st 150 yes mpg is low but its a hot hatch. Enjoy it ive had mine 4 years one of my favorite cars put a smile on my face every time, mine is a bit of a garage queen only done 35000 miles and only comes out if its nice. with the mpg i'm upto about 32.3 according to the trip computer, the ecu update seems to have helped along with the inductions kit, the car never fails to put a smile on my face, it's been a lot of hard work to get it but well well worth it =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunm Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Tell me more about the update I only get around 29 30 mpg the trip at best with full tank gives me around 295 miles range. I have in the last month fitted a sportex cat back exhaust that might have a baring cos I love listening to the pops and bangs lol. I also only run on tesco momentum 99 im convinced it is better, the panther black is a pita to keep clean I use autoglym hd wax and detail top coat 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 That is heavy fuel consumption for a four cylinder.... On a par with the straight six in mi beemer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b19jas Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Uave a think about a bluefin. I had one on my ST170 and I was getting around 5 mpg more as well as the added torque. The power figures dont look much but you can defo feel the difference. 5 mpg dont sound much either but over time it pays for itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prussian.guard Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) Heard nothing but good reviews about these and would have got one if I didn't have a family.I had to settle for its big brother focus st2 in the best colour.had it mapped and it's pushing 270bhp which is enough for me.if your thinking of getting it mapped get a dreamscience as they are approved by ford. Edited May 17, 2014 by prussian.guard 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted May 17, 2014 Author Share Posted May 17, 2014 Tell me more about the update I only get around 29 30 mpg the trip at best with full tank gives me around 295 miles range. I have in the last month fitted a sportex cat back exhaust that might have a baring cos I love listening to the pops and bangs lol. I also only run on tesco momentum 99 im convinced it is better, the panther black is a pita to keep clean I use autoglym hd wax and detail top coat in 2007 ford released an ecu update primarily to combat the poor cold starting/hesitation to start after a short run, it also levels out the idle and gives slightly smoother throttle response,i had it done at my local sandicliffe it only cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animal47 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 if your thinking of getting it mapped get a dreamscience as they are approved by ford. I was under the impression that only mountune are Ford approved or at least they were when I bought my st-2. Sent from my HTC One max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b19jas Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 I thought that too. Apart from that, unless you get the one shot which is only available if you go to DS direct, the stratagem is really silly money. And TBH even if it was approved by Ford, I wouldnt worry on a car over 3 years old anyways. Of course with the BF there is always the option to reinstall factory setting if required. Regardless. Norco hasnt even mentioned mapping. It was just an observation made from persnoal experience. Nice motor BTW. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howie87 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 That is heavy fuel consumption for a four cylinder.... On a par with the straight six in mi beemer... its high consumption because it had quite a low ratio gear box. its over 3500rpm at 70 mph. its really needs a 6th gear for any long trips. its my biggest gripe with the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunm Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Word of caution on the cat back exhaust I found it very noisy and fitted sound deadening in the boot it resonates at around 3000rpm and is deafening I did go for the un resonated option, although I did check out you tube its not the same as hearing one in the flesh. Mine hase done about 200 miles on the exhaust now and it is improving as it "soots" up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunm Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 That is heavy fuel consumption for a four cylinder.... On a par with the straight six in mi beemer... Yeh the fuel consumption does have a direct result of a heavy right foot!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 Thank you for all your kind comments guys, it's really appreciated there is a long term plan for the car, i'm not going ott as i don't think it needs it first on my list is a set of greenstuff pads for the front along with a set of michelin pilot sport 3's to match the rears then it will go on a trip to pumaspeed for polybushed front engine mounts and a vibratechnics torque link, then the wheels will be refurbed and the few little dents and scratches will be sorted. following that it will be a miltek catback and flexi pipe and then run it as it is, as and when i will probably go down the remap route but not certain which one, with the exhaust and induction kit i would probably go for a mountune one =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunm Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I dont like green stuff pads last time I used them I got massive brake fade the standard pads for road use are absolutely fine. When I looked into chipping the ecu the power gain was only 12 bhp didnt feel it was worth the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 I dont like green stuff pads last time I used them I got massive brake fade the standard pads for road use are absolutely fine. When I looked into chipping the ecu the power gain was only 12 bhp didnt feel it was worth the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunm Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 My view on the remap is dont bother if you want more bhp do the throtle body conversion but you looking at the cost of the car to do it. Fit induction kit as you have, exhaust and enjoy the noise it makes, any power gains claimed from these upgrades are misleading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 My view on the remap is dont bother if you want more bhp do the throtle body conversion but you looking at the cost of the car to do it. Fit induction kit as you have, exhaust and enjoy the noise it makes, any power gains claimed from these upgrades are misleading! i have looked at 60mm throttle bodies but the cost is horrific for what they offer, my priority is the asthetics and the handling then power lol, atm i'm just enjoying driving and owning such a cracking little car =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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