Focus ST170 5 Door
17-11-2009 | 05:17 PM
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I have done an indicated 130mph (on a private test track of course) and always find my ST170 just seems to run out of Puff at high speed which is a shame because allot of high powered cars that i can pass in accenleration eventually catch up with me 
im thinking maybe its a fuel delivery problem at high load. Maybe a problem with the map, maybe the dreaded fuel pump on its way?
Not had it RR'd but compared to other ST170's its very strong and its performance on the road suggests its putting out at least factory figures, unlike many of the 155bhp ST's kicking around. I have a Cat back Mongoose
im thinking maybe its a fuel delivery problem at high load. Maybe a problem with the map, maybe the dreaded fuel pump on its way? Not had it RR'd but compared to other ST170's its very strong and its performance on the road suggests its putting out at least factory figures, unlike many of the 155bhp ST's kicking around. I have a Cat back Mongoose
). Absolute max i've seen on the clocks is 145 and she was pulling nice and strong all the way. I'm just getting a panel filter and an automatic air deflector. I see different results from the exhausts on forums, some have seen losses for some reason. Was thinking mongoose cat back for ours too.
18-11-2009 | 07:25 AM
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He's just jealous. Think he's got an old volvo barge or something...
The kick isn't anything like a Vtec, it's quite smooth. I really think you'll be disappointed with the performance if you're expecting something quite sporty. They are great cars to drive, but not quick. I went from my Impreza to one, and the Focus felt like my first 1.2 clio again on the way home.
Brilliant handling and decent brakes standard though.
The kick isn't anything like a Vtec, it's quite smooth. I really think you'll be disappointed with the performance if you're expecting something quite sporty. They are great cars to drive, but not quick. I went from my Impreza to one, and the Focus felt like my first 1.2 clio again on the way home.
Brilliant handling and decent brakes standard though.
To the OP, it was just in reference to a comical thread about the power of st170s from a while back.
Make sure you get a good one as there is massive power difference between good and bad!
18-11-2009 | 11:23 AM
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A panel filter and Auto Air deflector should be standard on all ST170's. I have the auto defector on mine. The mongoose is a good exhaust, not very loud at all which suits me 
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