Originally Posted by
Freeked
The ST170 snorkel and airbox, is that much of a difference to the 1.6 stuff? And the automatic deflector? I really don't know it it's quite that of a difference...but you tell me.
Definitely made a noticeable difference to the throttle response. It's much sharper and if you're in the power band, you put your foot down and instantly you feel it, whereas before there was a slight hesitation as the air made its way into the engine.
Which bit it is down to (ST170 snorkel, K&N filter, Auto air deflector) I don't know, or maybe its a bit of all of it.
Originally Posted by
Freeked
I went a little more extreme with brakes...Brembo FRS in front and ST170 in the back. I'm getting a full rebuild on them, and buying the same stuff you did when you got the brakes changed.
I looked into FRS Brembos, but don't you have to get custom brackets made up so that they'll fit onto the ST170 hubs? I saw pics somewhere that involved cutting and grinding, so decided against it for now, cos of the cost of purchase and fitting.
Originally Posted by
Freeked
P.S.: Where did you get the US Rears? I've been hunting for a pair of those for such a long time :\
P.S. 2: Have you fitted the spoiler? Is it easy to do?
US Rears I found on ebay, they're not all that common, sometimes come up on focus forums or other sites, but gotta keep an eye out cos they usually get snapped up pretty quick.
Haven't fitted the spoiler yet no, it's on its way to my friend to get sprayed up later this week. Been reading through the instructions though and doesn't look too hard to fit tbh... just a bit time consuming maybe.