My Focus ST Build Thread 352bhp 435Ib/ft - air filter ducting...
15-02-2011, 06:13 PM
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The filter is fairly large and is a very snug fit - sounds slightly louder which isnt a bad thing 
The pollen filter is actually behind the dashboard between the drivers side and passenger side but access is only available through the passenger side footwell - is a pain in the arse but got there.
Lots of pennies need spending so I can get it track ready
Rob
The pollen filter is actually behind the dashboard between the drivers side and passenger side but access is only available through the passenger side footwell - is a pain in the arse but got there.
Lots of pennies need spending so I can get it track ready
Rob
15-02-2011, 06:18 PM
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Ah right. Getting your hand in there as well to help locate/place the new filter?
Not serviced mine so wouldnt know. Have it serviced but not done it my self I mean lol.
Not serviced mine so wouldnt know. Have it serviced but not done it my self I mean lol.
15-02-2011, 06:20 PM
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Filter needed the removal of the induction kit lower pipe and passenger headlight
The glovebox was purely for the pollen filter - whoever designed its location wants flogging
Rob
The glovebox was purely for the pollen filter - whoever designed its location wants flogging
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15-02-2011, 06:38 PM
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Great to see one of these modded on here(and with taste to)!
Regarding the dyno print out was gonna post this link
http://www.pumaracing.co.uk/POWER3.htm
which sorta states you should of been given a realistic 317bhp printout but didn't wanna sound like a troll after all your hard work..hope that 400bhp target gets smashed!
P.S. to change the polen filter in my dad's mk4 astra had to remove the glovebox completely (as per service manual) so serious flogging needed all round the auto industry LOL
Regarding the dyno print out was gonna post this link
http://www.pumaracing.co.uk/POWER3.htm
which sorta states you should of been given a realistic 317bhp printout but didn't wanna sound like a troll after all your hard work..hope that 400bhp target gets smashed!
P.S. to change the polen filter in my dad's mk4 astra had to remove the glovebox completely (as per service manual) so serious flogging needed all round the auto industry LOL
15-02-2011, 06:46 PM
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Thats exactly what I was expecting mate - 315+bhp. Damn RR lottery 
Booking it in for fresh RR when new clutch goes in so will see exactly what it has got
Rob
Booking it in for fresh RR when new clutch goes in so will see exactly what it has got
Rob
17-02-2011, 05:11 PM
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More work today;
Rear wheels off, cleaned then sealed, new rear dampers fitted, rear arches cleaned out....
State of wheels before -
After a good clean and some wheel seal -
State of arch liners before a clean and with old H&R dampers;
Now all clean with Bilstein B8 dampers;
Next up i am going to order some new stone guards for the rear brakes and get them done in some nice gloss black.
These will be fitted with new brakes
Rob
Rear wheels off, cleaned then sealed, new rear dampers fitted, rear arches cleaned out....
State of wheels before -
After a good clean and some wheel seal -
State of arch liners before a clean and with old H&R dampers;
Now all clean with Bilstein B8 dampers;
Next up i am going to order some new stone guards for the rear brakes and get them done in some nice gloss black.
These will be fitted with new brakes
Rob
Last edited by robbie1988; 17-02-2011 at 06:16 PM.
17-02-2011, 06:04 PM
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Quick one for you Robbie. Are you fitting an extra boost gauge? I'm guessing with the MOD X map the standard guage is of sod all use now. Race + and the boost gauge is in the red so not much use or reading over 1.2 bar.
17-02-2011, 06:16 PM
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done a few drag races etc but not any track days
might see if i can take the car to knockhill before ford fair as a practice
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17-02-2011, 06:19 PM
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Silverstone is a good track to start with tbh
Wouldnt use a pillar pod personally as feel it hinders visibility in some corners - aftermarket gauges will be best thought but in the original pod
Rob
Wouldnt use a pillar pod personally as feel it hinders visibility in some corners - aftermarket gauges will be best thought but in the original pod
Rob
17-02-2011, 06:21 PM
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02-03-2011, 07:13 PM
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Well car is booked into get the below graphics done on saturday;
Then had this little bundle delivered;
This was then marked out;
And then fitted;
Then washed both the ST and MiCrap;
Rob
Then had this little bundle delivered;
This was then marked out;
And then fitted;
Then washed both the ST and MiCrap;
Rob
02-03-2011, 07:19 PM
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Have you changed the front mesh in front of the cooler? If so where did you get it mate?
Think the more I saw the graphics the more they would grow on me. Not completely sure on the blue in it.
Think the more I saw the graphics the more they would grow on me. Not completely sure on the blue in it.
02-03-2011, 11:53 PM
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The car looks great, and just when I think nothing else can be done out comes another rabbit out of the hat 
. I'm not too keen on the body graphics though. Best of luck with her.
. I'm not too keen on the body graphics though. Best of luck with her.
03-03-2011, 01:50 PM
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The front grill is actually a custom one made of 2 grills - it is cracked where the join is unfortunately so original grill is on while I work on this.
I want to get the ST to stand out and the graphics seem to do this great so will be very happy
The graphics will change slightly but should be similar
Rob
I want to get the ST to stand out and the graphics seem to do this great so will be very happy
The graphics will change slightly but should be similar
Rob
03-03-2011, 06:21 PM
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03-03-2011, 07:44 PM
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I got it free off a mate and he says he would never do one again 
There was a lad on STOC who could get them made for Ł170 - he had one for sale recently
Lot of money for a grill especially if it cracks as well
Rob
There was a lad on STOC who could get them made for Ł170 - he had one for sale recently
Lot of money for a grill especially if it cracks as well
Rob
03-03-2011, 08:58 PM
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Just bought this;
Pro Alloy intercooler pipe - going to order some lovely red Roose hoses to replace the black ones so matches my Samcos which will hopefully be ordered soon
Rob
Pro Alloy intercooler pipe - going to order some lovely red Roose hoses to replace the black ones so matches my Samcos which will hopefully be ordered soon
Rob
05-03-2011, 08:35 PM
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Graphics have landed 8)
In process;
All fitted;
I love it
Watched a bloke nearly crash his car trying to see what it was when I pulled out of the industrial estate
Rob
In process;
All fitted;
I love it
Watched a bloke nearly crash his car trying to see what it was when I pulled out of the industrial estate
Rob
05-03-2011, 08:40 PM
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Seeing it on the car I have warmed alot more to it.
In fact I really like the stripes as its very rare to see. This is only the 3rd I have seen and they do look good imo.
A proper nice ST all round! Kudos fella
In fact I really like the stripes as its very rare to see. This is only the 3rd I have seen and they do look good imo.
A proper nice ST all round! Kudos fella
06-03-2011, 11:50 AM
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When i seen the title mentioning tiger stripes...i automatically assumed "ford motorsport tiger stripes" and i thought cool!!
But tbh i dont think what you got works!! Sorry
Though you made a brilliant choice of wheel!!!
But tbh i dont think what you got works!! Sorry
Though you made a brilliant choice of wheel!!!