Ekona Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Also worth a punt trying to tighten it first, too. Seems counter productive but you'd be surprised how often it'll free a stubborn thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay M1988 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Had the same issue with the 350, used a heat gun to get it glowing, cracked off fine, bare in mind I wasn't gonna use them after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_Steady Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 (edited) Heat it up with a blow torch. Undo it until it resists. Do it back up again and then WD40 the blighter, then undo it again, more WD40 then do it up to undo it again. Repeat the process until the little sod comes off. Edited January 11, 2017 by Rock_Steady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted January 11, 2017 Author Share Posted January 11, 2017 Cheers lads. Blow torch got it off! Intercooler also fitted. Running way better than before, boost comes in earlier and holds strong all the way up the revs. Sounds fantastic too . Ill get a video up soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted April 8, 2017 Author Share Posted April 8, 2017 Went out to a meet tonight and got a few little clips on the drive up there, headed through with my mate in a 2010 STI, all within national speed limit obviously Pops and Bangs anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 Boost pipe by the maf sensor has someone split and now I have no boost and a horrible misfire. New one on order and will be a DIY job over the weekend. I went to the ST/RS Z shed equivalent last weekend, a bloke called John Moore who happens to live on my doorstep, really nice guy and well known in the Ford scene. After a coffee and some discussion I have opted for the CP340 tuning pack. So block mod, RS fuel injectors, actuator and a MAP is on the cards soon. Should be somewhere between 340 - 350 BHP once this has been carried out. I've promised myself no more money is going on it after this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 And more torque steer than you can shake a scrabbled corner at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 Can't argue with that Joking aside it's actually not half as bad as what people would expect, I went out in a 400BHP ST recently and even at that power the car still put's it down and goes like buggery from 2nd gear onwards. Here's a few recent pics for anyone not on my Instagram or facebook 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunRS Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 (edited) Nowt wrong with a little bit of torque steer, just the car sending you a message saying " hello pal, you want to drive me fast? You best be on your game here" Edited May 4, 2017 by shaunRS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 I always thought it was more like "Hey loser, you want to drive over that way? With power? MWAHAHAHAH FU! I'M GONNA SCRABBLE AND SHAKE AND MAKE YOU WORK FOR IT YOU LITTLE BITCH! When I'm done, you'll have no idea which way the wheels are pointing and every corner will be terrifying, but terrifying like I'm going to rape your face with a hacksaw instead of terrifying like a great rollercoaster! COME ON, WHERE YOU AT?!" Or something like that. Ahem. In all seriousness, torque steer is the worst thing I've ever experienced in a car in terms of killing fun. Understeer you can work around if you play with weight transfer (up to a point, it's still not very pleasant), but torque steer just leaves you feeling out of control regardless of what you're actually doing, and it just wrecks any subtle inputs you try to make. A little wee smidgen of it I can live with, bagfuls of it wrenching at the wheel really isn't my idea of fun at all. This is the main reason I hated our old R56 Mini CS so much, and why I can't understand how people actually like them so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunRS Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Should maybe hit the gym get a little bit of muscle in they forearms 5 years of ST/RS ownership can say it really isn't as bad as people make out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 I always thought it was more like "Hey loser, you want to drive over that way? With power? MWAHAHAHAH FU! I'M GONNA SCRABBLE AND SHAKE AND MAKE YOU WORK FOR IT YOU LITTLE BITCH! When I'm done, you'll have no idea which way the wheels are pointing and every corner will be terrifying, but terrifying like I'm going to rape your face with a hacksaw instead of terrifying like a great rollercoaster! COME ON, WHERE YOU AT?!" Or something like that. Ahem. This may be just a tad over the top Dan... I do see your point mind and some of the old front wheel drive Jap stuff does exhibit the traits you mention. I don't find the Focus to be anywhere near as bad as some other fast front wheel drivers, not sure if it's got a fancy diff etc but it's really not a problem, certainly not on the roads anyway, maybe track would be a different story. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog1982 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Lovey car, I've owned both a MK2 ST and a 350DE revup. Put a stage 1 Revo map, intercooler and RS plugs and it was much faster than a stock 350, bonkers fast but found on a rack at more than 110 the ST felt unsettled where as the 350 felt planted at any speed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 Oh absolutely, the Z stiffens up at proper high speeds (120+ MPH), whereas the Focus becomes light on it's feet and doesn't feel half as planted, it's still not what I would consider to be bad or anything. My Old EP3 used to feel like it was going to take off at 120 MPH, the ST isn't like that. In a straight line it's just no contest as you say, ST will pull away from the Z every time. I think next on the cards after the CP340 set up will be suspension mods, breaks and good tires, I don't think it's necessary to keep chasing numbers at this point 340BHP is more than enough in this car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunRS Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Oh absolutely, the Z stiffens up at proper high speeds (120+ MPH), whereas the Focus becomes light on it's feet and doesn't feel half as planted, it's still not what I would consider to be bad or anything. My Old EP3 used to feel like it was going to take off at 120 MPH, the ST isn't like that. In a straight line it's just no contest as you say, ST will pull away from the Z every time. I think next on the cards after the CP340 set up will be suspension mods, breaks and good tires, I don't think it's necessary to keep chasing numbers at this point 340BHP is more than enough in this car. I had BC racing coilovers and whiteline RARB on my ST and it was like it was on rails, however it turned my spine into dust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted May 5, 2017 Author Share Posted May 5, 2017 haha nice! Mine is on springs at the minute and I think it's had all the bushes done etc. I'm thinking coilovers for the future but don't want it to be so stiff I put my back out every time I drive it. Going to try and find a nice compromise between handling and comfort if possible. Boost pipes have now arrived, nice Auto specialists one's finished in blue. The previous ones look like some cheap ebay specials so not surprising it's gave out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kay Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Does a 5 door perform and/or handle any better/worse than the 3 door do you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted May 5, 2017 Author Share Posted May 5, 2017 Not sure to be honest.... The three door look's the best tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 It'll be heavier, so slower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kay Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 It's the same 0-60, on paper Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 (edited) Probably is, but it weighs more so has to be slower. 0-60 means even less on FWD cars than it does on proper ones. Edited May 5, 2017 by Ekona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Kay Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Not sure I agree with that. Surely rwd can get power down better from a standing start due to weight transfer to the rear meaning fwd would be less consistent and therefore 0-60 times would be more important? Dunno really 🤔 Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunRS Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 There is about 50kg difference between the 3dr and 5dr. Difference on 0-60 Isn't even worth talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Not sure I agree with that. Surely rwd can get power down better from a standing start due to weight transfer to the rear meaning fwd would be less consistent and therefore 0-60 times would be more important? Dunno really í ¾í´” Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk What I meant was that 0-60 as a measurement of performance isn't interesting or relevant. 30-100 or even better 50-150 is a much better measurement to use, really sorts the men from the boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowhereboy Posted May 6, 2017 Author Share Posted May 6, 2017 Not sure I agree with that. Surely rwd can get power down better from a standing start due to weight transfer to the rear meaning fwd would be less consistent and therefore 0-60 times would be more important? Dunno really ������ Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk What I meant was that 0-60 as a measurement of performance isn't interesting or relevant. 30-100 or even better 50-150 is a much better measurement to use, really sorts the men from the boys 100% this. On paper my car look's slow if you're looking at 0 to 60. I'd expect to struggle to get in under 6 seconds, some guys on the ST forum have managed low 5's with similar mods but I wouldn't fancy trying. It's all about from a roll performance, this is something that took me a while to figure out for some reason, think I spent most of my early twenties obsessing over low 0 to 60 times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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