Jamie's Electric Orange Focus ST

[Jamie]

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Well,

It's a new car to me, but an old car. Some may remember I bought this from new and ended up selling it to my mum while I went to university, this weekend it was time to stop dicking around with the 206 and get back in to a turbo.

Unfortunately the exhaust etc was sold but it does still have Dreamscience + a K+N panel so it's no slouch!

I have quite a few plans for it. Power wise I'm after about 350 this time and I'll be doing some re-vamping of the styling. She needs a real good thorough clean and a scuff on the rear bumper sorting which could be expensive but meh I do not give a monkeys haha. Plain J13 MEM plates to go on soon and no surround.

6 gears & heated seats with leg rests is something I'd long forgotten lol!

Old pics;

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RR @ 280

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Anyway, enough waffling! a few pics I'll get better ones soon.

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[D4MJT]

'State of that man, get a proper car will you. 206's are pretty cool I heard?

[Jamie]

'State of that man, get a proper car will you. 206's are pretty cool I heard?

LOLOL :)

I still love that 206! It's looking pretty sorry for itself on the drive now though in a corner haha.

[JoeHindle]

I don't remember you buying this because it was before my time, but ooooooh that's lovely! :D Test drove a facelift that had a Mountune exhaust and induction kit a couple of months back, lovely cars!

[MuZiZZle]

What the fuck is wrong with people from Essex man!

[D4MJT]

What the fuck is wrong with people from Essex man!

In a strange twist of irony, I'd have a Sofuc ST.

[Giraffe]

Prefer the 206

[AlexFocusST]

i might be biased , but i cannot see me parting with mine even after 8.5 years !!!

Please dont start any colour combos like on the fb pages ... purple , lime , yellow , gold details look really bad on them!

[Jamie]

I don't remember you buying this because it was before my time, but ooooooh that's lovely! :D Test drove a facelift that had a Mountune exhaust and induction kit a couple of months back, lovely cars!

Cheers dude :) They are great all rounders I'm very pleased to be back behind the wheel lol!


What the fuck is wrong with people from Essex man!

lol.

i might be biased , but i cannot see me parting with mine even after 8.5 years !!!

Please dont start any colour combos like on the fb pages ... purple , lime , yellow , gold details look really bad on them!

LOL no color combos for me! not in to all that tosh. When I mean re-vamp I mean have the grilles re sprayed the colour they are and possibly have my alloys diamond cut, bar that it's all going to be performance. I've missed it to say the least! I had a quick drive in the pug last night and it feels like it's from the stone age compared!

[Jamie]

Gave the ST it's first clean back under my ownership on sat. Came out pretty good lol.

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Next month I'm taking it to the Lake District so can't spunk too much on it.

Plans are;

Front bumper & grills respray
Diamond cut my wheels
K sport 8 pots
Full milltek de-resonated exhaust
Decent IC
Vibra technics mounts

For now

It's already been lowered on Eibach springs from when I first got her and still has DS. Power delivery is very naiiice.

[Jamie]

I've also been a tad sad and bought myself a little toy lol.

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£20 delivered bargain lol.

[Stevie_Talent]

No matching numberplate? sloppy, very sloppy, haha car looks good though mate, if I ever bought one it would be in this colour.

[Jamie]

Gave her another clean on sat,

Also got an obvious orange obligatory Jelly Belly air freshener too lol

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Soon I'll be starting my little tweeks. Decided I'll be going for a Mongoose section 59 this time.

I have purchased a Bryshifter which reduces throw by 30% that accompanied with a Vibra technics geabox mount and my gear shift light that comes with DS maps should make it pretty lively through the gears.

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I ordered one in purple not that it will be seen lol.

Also notice the pugs still here... really need to pull my finger out and get it sold or something... just cant be asked.

[Jamie]

I thought it was about time to freshen up the car with new plates no borders or any rubbish just plain and simple.
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Bar that nowt exciting other than I had the car checked over by a Ford specialist as I'm replacing the OS driveshaft as there was a little play in it causing slight vibrations and the car has been given a full bill of health with no play in any bushes etc. Quite happy with that considering it's been on eibach springs since like a few weeks after I picked her up in 07 and has been running DS all that time.

Still haven't touched the pug wooops.

[Jamie]

Been a while,

Updates for the ST are...

Mountune mats
Baileys DV26 twin piston chav valve
DS badge
Team Heko wind deflectors
Powerflex exhaust bushes
RS Parts rear diffuser
Bryshifter quick shift

Pic of the mats

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In

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Baileys DV26

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Removed STOC decals

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Powerflex bushes

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DS badge

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And again dirty car just done 600+ miles to Lake district and back, averaged 32mpg over the entire journey!

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Deflectors on...

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Quick vid of the car doing a 30-70

Focus ST 225 Baileys DV26 + Dreamscience DsCi sound - YouTube

Chav valve sounds much different in reality.

Also I've chosen my exhaust which I will get after xmas... it's a Cobra Venom meant to be the most ridiculous exhaust you can get for the ST so fuckit why not lol.

Ford Focus ST 225 / XR5 Performance Exhaust by Cobra Sport Exhausts - YouTube

Also still awaiting my Bryshifter apparently it will be here this week.

Oh and a picture of the diffuser purchased.

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Hope you enjoy lol.

[Jamie]

Finally received my short shifter will fit it Friday.

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[Prickle]

Not sure on that exhaust you're after :/

any others?

[Jamie]

Not sure on that exhaust you're after :/

any others?

Erm there are 3, I want louder than my old 3" Mongoose. Miltek ultimate although non res and no backbox sound shizzle in person.

KMS Thunderstorm

http://vimeo.com/70241496

Mongoose Section 59

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJhzDWbYkyA

Thing is, I want the RS rassssssp which the Cobra only offers. The videos don't do any of the systems justice really. They sound far better in person!

[Prickle]

KMS sounds epic

[Jamie]

KMS sounds epic


That was my original first choice but I'm divided by the two, want the RS rassssp and pops / flames still hmm

Will have a think lol!

[Jamie]

Better picture of the Bryshifter

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[Jamie]

Pic of chav valve fitted

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Also got bored last night and did a wee rough photoshop of how it should look by next show season bar larger exhaust tips.

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[smiith]

Love these, dislike the amount of doors this one has :(

[Jamie]

Love these, dislike the amount of doors this one has :(

Fair enough haha, I think people that buy bigish' hatches like these in 3d are daft. Last thing I'd want to do is have to let people out and crease up my seats for the sake of a missing door :)

[Giraffe]

Fair enough haha, I think people that buy bigish' hatches like these in 3d are daft. Last thing I'd want to do is have to let people out and crease up my seats for the sake of a missing door :)

Not only that, but a massive front door looks stupid and is ridiculously impractical to use...

[Jamie]

Not only that, but a massive front door looks stupid and is ridiculously impractical to use...

+ this

Plus I can be a poo bag and lock my passengers in the rear with child locks and terrorise them lol!

[Brettles1986]

+ this

Plus I can be a poo bag and lock children in the rear with child locks and touch them lol!

Man! really?

[Jamie]

Man! really?

LOLLLLLLLLLL

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[Jamie]

So yesterday night I fitted my Bryshifter... Also to my mates ST. Tried to get him to do a swapsies for half and half each colour but he wasn't having none of it lol.

Anyway pics below...

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Such a difference they make very happy finally have a decent shift. They aren't bad stock but the throw now is perfect.

[Jamie]

Diffuser here

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[bushy90]

Diffuser here



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Get it fitted!

[Jamie]

I will do asap lol

Got caulk gun and tiger seal is on the way just got to find a couple of bodywork clamps.

[Jamie]

Beedage from this morning :)

Dodo Juice Orange Crush doing it's thing.

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[Jamie]

Plates are on ( :

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Quite a dirty mucker at the moment! my 180 is cleaner and it's been sitting for months lol

Just need to get the diffuser on and sort out an exhaust next.

[Jamie]

Car with plates on today before attempting to fit the diffuser, wasn't raining earlier bloody weather! I'll have some minor bits to seal down again but otherwise it's on lol!

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[Jamie]

The difference;

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After;

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Tomorrow night I'll be taking the clamps off :)

Oh and here is a random picture of some mushrooms I took today on my 6 lol.

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[Jamie]

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On needs a bloody good clean, still got tape glue on it but Ill sort that when I can be asked.

Also ordering my exhaust around xmas time woop pops and bangs will be farrrrrrr louder.

[D4MJT]

I like this Jamie, but I don't like you x

Get the exhaust sorted man, one passed me yesterday, it was just pops and burbles, mmmmmmm.

[Jamie]

I like this Jamie, but I don't like you x

Get the exhaust sorted man, one passed me yesterday, it was just pops and burbles, mmmmmmm.

Haha cheers dude! :( bastid. x

Exhaust is going to be ridiculously loud, but 'go hard or go home' bruvssss. Can't bloody wait! miss my old one but the latest will make it sound like a fanny fart in the wind.

[Luxie75]

Looks much better

[Jamie]

Whoops!

Full Cobra Venom turbo decat back just purchased, got a wee discount on it should be loud. Early next year I'll get an upgraded IC before the weather warms up again!

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It's going to be loud that's for sure, going by this video. Not to everyone's taste, but I'll wack some videos up when it's fitted early new year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5-F46pA9jg

[PastyVTR]

Wow that sounds amazing.. Heavy price tag though !

[Jamie]

Wow that sounds amazing.. Heavy price tag though !

Cheers, I'll get some videos when it's fitted :)

It is a steep price tag but it is a full 3 inch system, no back box etc

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Should look nice with the diffuser, sound great and make a big difference in performance.

Stock pipework is 2.25" bore.

Next year I'll wack a new IC on and save for block mod.

I had 280+ out of this car when I first had it with my mongoose decat back, so hoping for around 300 with DP and revised system :).

[D4MJT]

bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrppp

Sounds fruity chief.

[Jamie]

bwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrppp

Sounds fruity chief.

Danke! can't wait to get it on lol!

[D4MJT]

Danke! can't wait to get it on lol!

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[Jamie]

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You iz bare funny like lol

[Jamie]

Holy moly.

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Super duuuuuuuper excited.

[Giraffe]

That thing sounds insane, I'm somewhat jealous!

3" betrer than 2.25" for power?

[Jamie]

That thing sounds insane, I'm somewhat jealous!

3" betrer than 2.25" for power?

Cheers dude it's going to be loud, neighbours will love me, mind they must be used to it by now haha.

3" is most definitely better free's it up no end, last time round I was VERY happy after. I bloody miss having a system on. My old exhaust was sold to my best buddeh few years back so when he comes over I hear it and regret selling it lol.

[Jamie]

Just bought some stage 8 locking fasteners for the down pipe. I don't want no leaks haha.

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[Jamie]

I need to get a life... just booked it in to be fitted at AutoSpecialists next Sat.

Why am I such a big fanny?

[Giraffe]

I need to get a life... just booked it in to be fitted at AutoSpecialists next Sat.

Why am I such a big fanny?

All that time driving a 206.

[D4MJT]

Just bought some stage 8 locking fasteners for the down pipe. I don't want no leaks haha.

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The VAG guys say the Stage 9 ones are better

[Jamie]

All that time driving a 206.

It went straight to my head didn't it, need to think about selling that at some point it's a driveway piece at the minute lol.

The VAG guys say the Stage 9 ones are better

LOL shit there's stage 9?

Haha

[Jamie]

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Looks shit because dirty lol

[Jamie]

So last Monday the Venom arrived,

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Just got home to do some work at home and grabbed a couple of new pics,

Gave Tango a wee clean last night in prep for the exhaust going on, considering it was in darkness I managed a fair job lol

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I can't wait for this weather to give.

I'll wack a few videos up over the weekend of the exhaust fitted no doubt haha

[Jamie]

Bright and early Saturday morning it was time to get the Turbo back Cobra Venom on @ AS*
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While it was in I had the torque mount upgraded and some Denso irridium plugs in place.

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Outside my mates

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Great bunch up at AutoSpecialists, I'll be back up there next weekend with my mate to get his downpipe & dv fitted and some slight adjustments to the way the Cobra sits. It's pretty ridiculous, and pops, bangs and flames but you'll need ear plugs on a long journey lol. Makes my old mongoose *on the silver ST, sound quiet *

Quick video from after it was fitted, since then the sound has transformed after a good 100 or so miles so I shall get some better ones soon :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ssOZx2J-ZrQ

[PastyVTR]

Haha that was awesome! Absolutely love the sound of that, pretty damn loud, just how I like it.

[D4MJT]

sounds shit

just kidding buddy, sounds awesome, impressive bangs!

[Jamie]

Haha that was awesome! Absolutely love the sound of that, pretty damn loud, just how I like it.

Thanks mate haha, it is getting louder and louder. It lets off random bangs quite often and I get quite a few evil looks but bothered? nah lol. (I drive an Orange Ford, bit late to care lol).

sounds shit

just kidding buddy, sounds awesome, impressive bangs!

Danke,

You've heard nothing yet lol. I need to get a Gopro! x

[Jamie]

As my grilles could do with a respray after 7 years on the car I decided to just change them completely to Zunsports obviously I've gone for black grilles lol.

Also switching out my Baileys DV26 chav valve with a DV36 with trumpet lol..

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I know dump valves aren't to everyone's taste haha.

[Jamie]

Nothing too exciting to report other than the exhaust now sits far better.

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I can't remember the last time I ever let any of my cars get this dirty so I gave it a wee clean.

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Much better...

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Also added a pro hose to my stock airbox, neatens it up a wee bit and has less flex than the stock item.

This was before the clean haha.

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Car pulls like an absolute train now! obviously not suggesting it's because of the hose lol becos bwarrrrpsPOPOPOPBanG!!!

[Jamie]

Collecting parts thanks just bought the RS500 airbox + K+N replacement filter. Thanks to Mountune lol.

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Probably get the lid & snorkle carbon dipped & RS slam pannel when I get that, should look quite smart with some orange hoses.

[Jamie]

DV36 is off, 26 is staying sounds pap to me, although I suspect any DV to many sound :censored:.

Plate arrived, since I have no choice but to run one that will do.

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Also fitted my top zunsport to see how :censored: it looks with the stock one behind, and it does just that. So I'll be thinking of ways to remove as much of the stock one as possible. Already have an idea slightly different to how everyone else has but until I get the :censored: off and acquire a dremel that can stay on the back burner.

Pics tomorrow too dark now not that anyone cares haha.


This is the DV36 fitted

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[Jamie]

Some goodies arrived today :)
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And finally the tips I ordered from the start TP38, Got my mate Lew over and he fitted them for me, he's got the tools! nice of him to pop over to help out. No pics fitted though too dark and they're the cleanest part of the car haha. We took it on a run and it sounds slightly different and certainly looks better.
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Just waiting on the bottom half of the airbox to arrive, then got to collect a few more parts before fitting.

RS ECU holder
RS slam pannel
Primary & secondary pipes - both orange as I'm not fitting an RS cross over pipe a 90 degree elbow will go in place on to the maf.
& a bracket.

Can't wait to get it all on I'm also thinking of getting the filter lid rs slam panel and scoop hydro carbon dipped.

[Jamie]

Hi all, thought I'd plonk a few videos up for those who like noise lol. Some chavtastical but meh!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rN6nSK0U2Jc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCl7FwpHkQI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SLC3IUik5jo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dki6kRi_NVQ

One day when I can be bothered I'll get a go pro and get some better videos so you can hear it on full beans through the gears. These videos were just a friend videoing me because it flamed so he told me to make it pop until it let off a few lol. Typically the big ones didn't happen for camera and I wasn't going to sit in a carpark reving the shit out of it.

[Jamie]

Still haven't got my MT airbox on...

Did buy this today though, it's a Turbosmart/ Elevate recirc valve

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Getting bored of the dumpvalve in the bay so an uprated recirc it is.

[PastyVTR]

Is that a 3" tip ? Pretty sure thats the same ones i went for on my beemer, just got a bak box delete and its pretty fucking loud !

[Ali123]

Really do love these!! Was contemplating one but after me little bump in 2013 insurance ain't so nice to me anymore :(

[Jamie]

Is that a 3" tip ? Pretty sure thats the same ones i went for on my beemer, just got a bak box delete and its pretty fucking loud !

4" inverted slash cut dude, also have 4" rolled in slash cuts in a box, and I know where you're coming from haha sounds like it's got anti lag when I have no grip lol

Really do love these!! Was contemplating one but after me little bump in 2013 insurance ain't so nice to me anymore :(

They're actually great all rounders, great fun and pretty good spec tbf, it sucks your insurance wants to bum you :(

I may as well wack up a few newish pics while I'm at it :)

Here is the Mountune box complete;

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& a couple of updated pics from after a drive :)

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[Ali123]

[QUOTE=Jamie;6503284]
They're actually great all rounders, great fun and pretty good spec tbf, it sucks your insurance wants to bum you :(

[QUOTE]

proper does suck man :(
we've got a regular customer at work with an st and hes had a mountune map put on it? don't quite know much about mountune but me mate is on about getting a mountune on his fiesta st.... but either way though that focus is rather fast :fcuk:

[Jamie]

[QUOTE=Jamie;6503284]
They're actually great all rounders, great fun and pretty good spec tbf, it sucks your insurance wants to bum you :(

[QUOTE]

proper does suck man :(
we've got a regular customer at work with an st and hes had a mountune map put on it? don't quite know much about mountune but me mate is on about getting a mountune on his fiesta st.... but either way though that focus is rather fast :fcuk:

I feel for you dude, it sucks that they can stop you or at least make it difficult to get what you want.

As for the Mountune maps they are good but there are better out there now days, I'm a Dreamscience guy so I'll be going Mod X RS :)

My future plans are;

MOD X RS map

Supporting mods;

RS injectors 440cc
Elevate large bore intake pipe (top pipe most go for AS but it's no bigger) this is 76mm (3") instead of 55.
My mountune RS500 airbox as above with black silicone pipes
Elevate recirc as above
Forge actuator
Black plain Airtec gen 3 cooler
& bigger boost pipes all black
Mountune plenum

I think it will be good for 330+ bhp for willy waving purposes and HUGE torque. Something in the region of 400+ lbft.

I think the fiesta if it's a 1.6t jobby will be an awesome package with the mountune 210.

[leeroybrown]

Looking to an ST for my summer car Jamie lad, seems to be lots and lots of options to select from these days for the old volvo lump - More going towards a Volvo C30 T5

[Jamie]

Looking to an ST for my summer car Jamie lad, seems to be lots and lots of options to select from these days for the old volvo lump - More going towards a Volvo C30 T5

Jeebuz it's LeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeroyyyBrown, hows it going dude?

There is a fuck ton more than when I first had mine since the RS came out the ball game has changed! it's still changing even now. Look up Syvecs ST/RS lol!

You should buy Tupps's I believe he is thinking of selling his with MT290 kit, looks a nice motor!

[leeroybrown]

Wrong colour buddy-his is black! However it's a sweet looking car and seemed to get decent power at dreamscience

[Jamie]

Nothing exciting really,

Just a clean;

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Removed the DS badge from the boot, I'll be replacing the ST badge with a new age one soon and plasti dipping the front bumper so it looks wide mouth.

Will look something like below;

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Bar that, looking to get the paint tip top, get my parts fitted and get the windows tinted darker at the back to a light tint at the front.

[SimpleJoee]

Mind me asking what cleaning products you use? Looks fucking mint after you wash it :y:

[Jamie]

Mind me asking what cleaning products you use? Looks fucking mint after you wash it :y:

Thanks mate,

Pre wash
Citrus snow foam
Daisy or equiv APC for door shuts, fuel cap, bumper lines etc

Shampoo's

Meguairs gold class shampoo
Dodo juice supernatural shampoo

Wheel cleaners

Bilberry
Iron X (also used on bodywork when needs be)

Wax/sealants

Dodo juice orange crush
Dodo juice supernatural hybrid

Sealants
Fk1000p

Metals
Auto sol
Meguairs NXT metal polish *neither used in this wash*

Think that's it from memory, I had a mahoosive detailing collection at one stage, I have much more at home still but I've not really had time for it all.

[D4MJT]

Fucking orange ford shite x

[Brettles1986]

Just orange shite you prick, Fords are top dog

[Jamie]

Just purchased a PumaSpeed inlet;

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New Larger Bore Entry and Exit Ports
Fully Tapered design
Fully Flow tested against all the competition to give 6% more flow. at 7000 revs and 20 PSI
Buy direct from the manufacturer and save.
Elevate the performance on all Volvo C30 and Focus RS / ST

NEW UPDATED DESIGN.
Larger Intake Port 68-69mm vs 65 OE and Mountune
Larger Trumpet and Port Dimensions for better Flow for big Power cars.

The PUMASPEED Tapered Intake Manifold for the Focus RS 2009 Mk2 and ST225 just got better. Updated with a 68-69mm larger inlet mouth and 5 larger outlet trumpets this new design will flow more than ever.

Bit of an accident tbf, I wanted it but thought I'd cancelled the snipe last night... apparently not I blame it on the bloody beers.

[Jamie]

&&&&&&& Shazam it arrived! few obligatory pictures of what awaits fitment! Just need to save a few pennies for an elevate top pipe and other bits for the RS box to complete that and then a cooler.
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Group hug! MT box is VERY dusty too lazy to wipe it for pictures haha
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[Ocego_VTR]

Looks really well now j, Ive just started my ST again haha tempted to get a focus but unsure atm.

[Jamie]

Looks really well now j, Ive just started my ST again haha tempted to get a focus but unsure atm.

Hey G how you going? Thanks dude, it's alrighty haha!

What you been up to with the fez? I wouldn't get the Focus you'll spend a fortune on upgrades lol! Once you have more boost you want more and more! the torque is insane though I'll say that oh and the bloody noise!

[Ocego_VTR]

im fine thanks you? Ive driven 2 modified ones like yours they do shift and sound the nuts! its the mpg that worries me on them and as you say the bhp itch oh and there still getting stolen round here haha.

Just got a exhaust manifold for it and a few other bits from ford like armrest etc also in getting it into work for tidying up too, dont know if i can part with it tbh lol.

[Jamie]

im fine thanks you? Ive driven 2 modified ones like yours they do shift and sound the nuts! its the mpg that worries me on them and as you say the bhp itch oh and there still getting stolen round here haha.

Just got a exhaust manifold for it and a few other bits from ford like armrest etc also in getting it into work for tidying up too, dont know if i can part with it tbh lol.

Good to hear mate! I'm not bad cheers just plodding along as usual. They do certainly shift lol! It's annoying they get stolen a lot luckily for me it's more a face-lift thing for easy takings! If someone wanted mine they'd have to lift it over the top of a Ford Ranger lol!

Nice, they do quite alot for the mk6, cossworth inlet looks niceee! If you're not ready to part with it don't, made that mistake with a few cars now, plus if you got a Focus sure it will be very quick but like it's quicker at emptying your wallet lol!

Update

I just got my inlet on today! Car feels much better. Pulls harder much harder actually, funny because people don't think they make that much difference bhp wise but I definitely feel the difference, plus most go for the Autospecialists cheap one, which is nice but not as good technically as the one I have bought :)

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Spec engine wise

Denso irridiums
K+N pannel
Dreamscience stategem DSCi map
Baileys DV26 dumpvalve
Pumaspeed inlet plenum
Full 3" turbo decat back Cobra Venom system

Next is airbox on, new cooler, 440cc injectors and new map.

[Jamie]

Brief wipe down, needs a propper detail but I'll wait until I get an induction kit on, probably going to sell the mountune after all that. CBA with the hassle, I'll need to throw at least another couple of hundred to get it fitted. Will have a proper think.*

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[Jamie]

Got home tonight and gave her a wee clean. Can't wait to correct the paint in the summer as well as sort the bumpers out (scuff on rear *not my doing*, lacquer peeling on front). Annoying because bar needing paint correction she's actually mint and just shy off 50k.
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Rear before drying, backwards like that...

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[PastyVTR]

I hate to break it to you because it'll probably really annoy you as it would me, but i'm pretty sure your rear number plate is slightly off ? Angles down to the left ?
Other than that, nice job with the clean.

[Jamie]

I hate to break it to you because it'll probably really annoy you as it would me, but i'm pretty sure your rear number plate is slightly off ? Angles down to the left ?
Other than that, nice job with the clean.

Haha nicely spotted dude I'm already aware but I cba to separate my plate from the surround and then put it all back atm lol

[SimpleJoee]

What're you doing with the 180? Sorry if you've already mentioned!

[Jamie]

What're you doing with the 180? Sorry if you've already mentioned!

I haven't mentioned I don't think mate haha. Well I'm just too lazy to sell it. It needs new top mounts and a clutch as the release baring started to go literally the day before I got my ST which I could not believe.

So anyway rather than fork out fixing it, or selling it cheaper as it is I've decided for now to leave it sitting where it is.

I've decided it looks nice in the corner of the drive lol. I like it too much to sell it cheap, and tbh I'm not sure really how I'd price it. I wouldn't sell it for 1500 or even 2k as that's what shitters go for and my alloys and tyres have to be worth 600 alone. Buuuuut who's going to pay nearly 3k for a 206 nowdays...

Maybe one day it will rise in value like other Pugs, even though people don't like them if they compare them to a 205 which it would utterly destroy.

It's a dilemma especially with the wheels (were brand new, tyres are pretty much unused I did something like over 1k on alloys and tyres from memory lol!! and my rare headlamps) it's all a faffffff.

[Jamie]

Since the weather has been improving so has the temperature. This is not good for an ST fitted with a factory fanny sized intercooler with just a remap let alone with my shizzle.

Anyway with that in mind, I sold my RS airbox setup because it's too faffy to install for my liking. After all that! It can be done relatively easily, but I worked out it would have cost me in total around £400+. It looks great and oem but I can have a CAIS which will be similar in performance just not retain that factory look OR go group A open cone with some ram feeds to it for half the price.

I've gone for an Airtec stage 2 with RS scoops and it's in on Saturday.

http://www.autospecialists.co.uk/imgsize.php?img=secure/images/products/2625.jpg&w=350&constrain=1

Pic below is the difference in size bar mine isn't a stage 1 so is taller but it will show how small the measly stock ST jobby is.

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I've also gone for stainless (not black) don't want chips in the paint and I didn't opt for the airtec logo.

[deano_123]

I like the look of the Ranger, are they shit like the old ones or have they made an effort this time?

[Jamie]

I like the look of the Ranger, are they shit like the old ones or have they made an effort this time?

It's quite a good motor tbf for a truck, it's got a good amount of kit on it. Favourite thing about it probably is the rear view camera which displays in the rear view mirror but you'd never be able to tell there was a screen or something in the mirror until it's on lol.


Update

Airtec stage 2 cooler fitted at AS on sat. Guys at AS as per usual were great. The car feels muchhhh more responsive now especially today when usually it would struggle until the air cooled down in the evening. Also had my Turbosmart recirc fitted.
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Soon front bumper will be rectified and a new front tray fitted. Next though, induction system and block mod for the peace of mind.

After this, I think I'll be going RS injectors, new map and then get it handling better over time. Oh and RS clutch. It's got eibach pro springs but they aren't obviously enough now. I'd love a set of black Ksport 8 pots too in the future.

Update on spec;

Dreamscience DSCi
K+N Pannel
Denso irridium plugs
Airtec gen 3 Stage 2 intercooler with RS scoops
Pumaspeed fully tappered inlet (Larger Intake Port 68-69mm vs 65 OE and Mountune)
Baileys DV26 dumpvalve
Turbosmart recirc valve
Full Cobrasport Venom turbo back
-3" Cobra sport downpipe
-3" Cobra sport decat pipe
-3" Cobra sport Venom (no back box)- decat back


Chasis

Eibach pro kit
Bryshifter
Auto specialists torque mount
Bridgestone Potenzas

Aesthetics

Zunsport grilles
Plate relocation *maybe temp*
RS parts rear diffuser
DMB (custom) gel ford badges

[SimpleJoee]

Mmmmmmm tasty.

[Jamie]

After some thinking about what induction kit I wanted since I've sold the MT box, I've gone and purchased a Auto specialists CAIS with orange hoses and the black AS ECU holder (the obvious choice) haha.
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I really wanted the noise from the open cone group A but it goes against anything I've read and said and if I'm going to modify, it's got to be for the maximum gain I can get.

Noise doesn't make you go faster after all, although you'll sound faster!
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Last night I decided to start cleaning my bay, it's not anywhere near done by any means but a strong start. I also removed the sound deadening, looks nice and I can hear my car sneezing more lol.*
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Next plans, block mod - bumpers sorted - brakes painted (no funky colours) MAYBE a Tripple R front splitter depending on what I can come up with for parking lol. After that RS clutch.

[Jamie]

Continuing my cleaning spree I decided to take off my front slam panel and feed for more cleaning after work yesterday. I noticed the lock mechanism was covered in 7 years worth of crap in progress I kind of messed up the rest of my bay but nothing a quick wipe down after couldn't fix.

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As you can see a wipe shows just how grim it looked!

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Getting there....

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Shazaaam

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Still much work to do but it will be worth it at the end. More intricate parts need cotton buds which I shall be acquiring as I ran out the day before haha.

Back together, note the yellow behind my grille lol it's a microfibre drying towel I put on top of my intercooler to stop grime getting on it and I forgot to take it out iFail! Still one good thing about my missing under tray is that I could just reach up and grab it lol!!!

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[Jamie]

Yesterday got my new Autospecialists CAIS fitted.

Here is the kit;

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Car is really quick now and tbf I definitely notice a huge difference since I've got this on! The stock airbox really does feel like it limits the performance. They say 300bhp is max output on the stock airbox and since I should be onwards of that I guess I should expect the difference!

Next plans block mod, RS clutch, 440cc injectors and a new map.

[Jamie]

Nothing too exciting, however I thought finish my CAIS off with some individuality. I didn't really fancy adding a AS sticker so I thought well, it's orange and from day one it's been known as the tango mobil' so bish bash bosh;
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I don't expect it to cater for everyones taste lol

[Jamie]

Cleanage from the weekend, just need to get the bumpers sorted really.

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[Jamie]

For those interested (although there doesn't seem to be many ha)

Little update,

Nothing too drastic going on at the minute, my car is penciled in to have the bumper sorted and a scratch on the rear bumper early next month. In the meanwhile last weekend I gave it a good detail which seems to have lasted pretty well, not that the car has seen much asphalt last week haha (probably has something to do with it).

On Saturday I decided it was time to get messy and I cut out the stock grill as much as I thought to keep the structural integrity but do away with that second grill look I had going on with the zunsport fitted directly over it. The result, I'm very happy with although it could do with some refinement but that's for another day!

(before iphone pic from the other day)

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(after (slr)

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Yesterday I decided to get another DS unit, mine has the basic maps best being DSCI.

My new unit has;

Performance +
Race +
DSCI
Mod B
Mod B+
Mod C

and

http://www.dreamscience-automotive.co.uk/nl/modx.jpg

Mod X is basically an advanced 'stage 3' map for those who don't know, see the link for more info;

http://www.dreamscience-automotive.co.uk/index2.php?option=com_yanc&act=archive&task=view&cid=19&Itemid=49&no_html=1

If this is as good as expected my next step will be to run RS 440cc injectors and get the mapped tweaked to 'Mod XRS'.

According to many accounts on the net... with Full exhaust, induction and cooler it can make up to 330 odd depending on car. So I'd like to think with my few extras like the inlet I could be around this figure maybe a little more with a big torque curve probably around 400 lbft but I'm not completely blinded by figures the car already drives sublime if it can be improved by a map happy days! Mike Brewer would love how the car gets down the road lol!!!

Quietly excited for ze weekend.

[D4MJT]

Wanker

[Jamie]

Wanker

Oooo la la, a/s/l hun xx

Fucking Northern monkey

[Ocego_VTR]

looking good, missed out on one of these the other week accident damaged 5 door black went for £2k.

In all honestly what do you get out mpg wise as it is?

[L33h]

Southern fairy :)

[Jamie]

looking good, missed out on one of these the other week accident damaged 5 door black went for £2k.

In all honestly what do you get out mpg wise as it is?

Thanks G, 2k is cheap but what sort of damage would that be?

In all honesty, my car says 19.5 at the moment however, I believe it's lower than that as I never reset it. Small drives = bad if mpg is an issue.

[insert cliche] It's all about smiles per gallon lol [cliche /off]

I would imagine my mpg to be around 18 ish on little journeys depending on how my foot feels lower. Combined I would say I could get between 25-30. I don't do eco drives though, I've only tried it once and over 650 odd miles it returned an average respectable 33 mpg. It was only running DSCI though at the time, no other mods so around 270 bhp ish now it's around 330 so could be less. That trip was done by litres vs miles not by the computer so it was accurate.

I'm not saying I slaughter it everywhere but I don't stick it in high gears and dribble my way about thinking about saving money. I waste my fuel as my car isn't my daily and when it goes out it get's driven for fun.


Southern fairy :)

Hahaha you sausage!

[Ocego_VTR]

Two new doors and paint the side too it mate theres a few now for sale but they have 75k plus on them which is too much for me!

I want upto 65ishk miles then get DS block mod as it'll be near enough half engine rebuild as i will be planning big power etc

worth keeping for a long time as they will become the next sierra cossie in years too come as A. theyll get dirt cheap and idiots will buy them and wreck them. B, They are a ford legend with Motorsport heritage, and C all fast fords appreciate in value after a certain while if there looked after.

[Jamie]

Two new doors and paint the side too it mate theres a few now for sale but they have 75k plus on them which is too much for me!

I want upto 65ishk miles then get DS block mod as it'll be near enough half engine rebuild as i will be planning big power etc

worth keeping for a long time as they will become the next sierra cossie in years too come as A. theyll get dirt cheap and idiots will buy them and wreck them. B, They are a ford legend with Motorsport heritage, and C all fast fords appreciate in value after a certain while if there looked after.

They will certainly appreciate at some stage and true on the heritage point. The PFL ST225 got Ford back in the hot hatch race. I'd like to think my EO will fetch some decent wonger one day should I decide to keep her.

Tbf the prices of a good PFL are still decent. Doodar ones can be had for circa 5-6k. Mine's just ticked over 53k is an ST3 in EO and 5d variants aren't soo easy to come by.

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On another note;

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So, I loaded Mod X to my car yesterday evening,

First impressions are wow. I didn't know what to really expect as although it's meant to be a great map I couldn't see how they could improve on DSCI. I can honestly say I love it . The car is definitely quicker in fact I'd go as far as saying it feels far quicker. It works seamlessly with my modifications and doesn't appear to drop off the power it's relentless. I'm glad I waited a while before I changed to a higher power map as It has made me find some new love for my car.

I'm soo impressed that once I have block mod done I'll be going 440cc injectors and XRS.

Once that is done, I feel it's time to start properly sorting out the chassis. Eibach springs are ok but not enough. Plans are BC coilovers, whiteline arb, polybushes, diff and ksports. It certainly won't happen over night but I think it could be a quick point to point car with those mods and the power.

[Jamie]

Nothing too exciting...

Tango vinyl warped under the extreme heat we've had recently.

Replaced it with this;1

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Before settling for this;

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Engine bay isn't at it's cleanest at the moment went away to the cotswolds and it pegged it down lol. The trip computer after a reset said I got 36.8 mpg, over 132 miles. Started with a full tank and only used a quarter of a tank. I was driving like an absolute fannnnnnny. Unfortunately the roads up there were too good to poodle any more and I didn't continue the test to see just how much I could get out of a full tank, but basing it on that repeated it's unbelievable. Mod X is quite good on fuel.

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Where I parked it for the duration of the stay lol.

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I treated it to a nice clean when we got back;

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Tomorrow the car is booked in for;

Full front end re-respray consisting of;

Front bumper respray and lip gloss black
Both wings
& bonnet to remove (stone chips)

Rear bumper respray and re-jiggle the RS parts diffuser so it sits better

Apparently for it to match it needs to be done this way. It's nay cheap!

Also got some DMB caliper decals coming as I'm refreshing or at least plan to the brakes and I have some 'DRL' style fog lamps coming. Not the taky chavy kind.

Bar that, I've entered myself in for the Focusstoc show & shine award at Fordfair

[Jamie]

She's in now as of Saturday morning, added a few other little bits to the list nothing too exciting but wheels will be powder coated black too. I love the clean look of silver but fancy a change.

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Goodbye for a week or so lol

[Jamie]

My ST in for entire front end respray - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4bJX17xEYo)

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No going back now!

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The guy is going to keep me posted on progress videos/ pictures so no doubt I'll bung them all in here.

[Jamie]

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Getting there, I'll be collecting it tomorrow but no doubt I'll have some more pictures later today. I'm moving it straight to the powder coaters on Saturday, and will be collecting it on Tuesday with all works completed.

Going to be a right squeeze for fordfair I have much to do! Looking forward to it though.

[Jamie]

May as well update this;

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No idea why my front grill pictured like that can only assume it's because the gaysport grills are gloss.

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After 8 years the original ford battery finally died.

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Vid on the move

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Readers rides in FF

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Next weekend it's booked in for an RS clutch and flywheel upgrade as the clutch slip is ridiculous now. Also removing the dump valve and going for a straight cold side pipe which also deletes the symposer. After years of use the gaskets can go causing boost leaks. I don't think I have one however this will certainly eradicate the chance. The car even with the slip pulls like a train.

Next plans are block mod, RS 440cc injectors, Elevate 3" top rip pipe from the turbo to induction kit, Colins actuator and most likely ditching Dreamscience for Colins performance Cp340. They seem to be making the figures from 343-350 so far no less. I would go with DS XRS but I fancy a change and the hype of Colins has certainly got my attention.

[Andy_206gti]

a nice read... good to see the changes from start to now. Although there subtle (not in your face) they really make the car.

[Jamie]

Cheers guys,

So last weekend it was finally time for the clutch conversion ... got up, jumped in the bean can and off to Autospecialists. I also got the cold side symposer dumper delete pipe and I had the inserts to my torque mount changed to the purple (harder) ones as yellow was too soft.

First impressions on the clutch are awesome. I wish I'd had it done far sooner. They make a huge difference. I can actually use the power. I miss the chav valve now for the bangs I could do with just a dab of the throttle but I'm over it. It still makes them just probably when it should. I guess it shows how out the air/fuel mixture is or something far too technical for my brain to comprehend lol.

It's no RS :| one day I'll own one, I've just gone too far now with my car and I've had it since new basically so.. I think I may change to a facelift diffuser as the diagonal lines are much better than the shite on my car currently, I can also get some tripple r fins to add to it and have it all done so that's on the cards.

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This beast turned up! apparently something like 600+ bhp

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Motor flyin'

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In a carpark lol

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And another

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Wee vid of the exhaust

Focus ST Full Cobra Venom decat exhaust sound LOUD! - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvYaw8Svhq0)

& that's that, my list of plans keeps getting bigger but I think I'll have to stop before I end up with a full RS conversion as although I love my car I really still want an RS but I'm saving at the mo lol.

[saxovts150]

love it mate, come along way since the saxo and 180! Still got my 180 but alot different to when you last seen it on info ;)

[Jamie]

love it mate, come along way since the saxo and 180! Still got my 180 but alot different to when you last seen it on info ;)

Cheers mate sorry I don't come on here much to check but as I was going through one of my old email accounts I noticed a notification from here and thought I'd check up! I still have my 180 although it's basically been sitting rotting for the past 2 years. I can't be asked to sell it for what they go for it's a drop in the ocean and as I'd spent quite a few pennies on it just before I got the ST back I would rather wait and take up the whole track day hobby thing with it in the future! Good to see you still have your 180 what have you done to it since?

As I'm here I may as well update this thread;


So like a month back I took my car in to Autospecialists for block mod and TurboSmart actuator.

Car seems quicker pulls harder for longer and quicker at this stage which was great.


I then replaced my Zunsport grill badge with a metal Dreamscience one and added one to the AS ecu cover. I also took it to Halfords to have some GY Eagle F1 Assy 3's fitted. Full set obviously. Now before anyone says it I chose Halfords for a reason I expected my alloys to be damaged in the process of fitting because I just don't trust anyone with my car lol. Sure enough they did it but was made aware they were mint before and thus had to get them all refurbed at a place of my choice (the place I had them done previously). (see later in the thread for the pics of the change).


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After this I thought I'd purchase a 3" Elevate top induction pipe to replace the 2.76 mm stock part. I normally only purchase new items but saw an auction on fleebay which also included a Group A induction kit... As the pipe is £200 odd new I thought if I got it for around 240-250 I could sell the group A to offset and get the pipe cheaper...

The pipe was wrapped in some shite gold heat wrap see pics what a fooking nightmare that was!

After this I used metal polish and some compound to remove any scratches / unsightliness.. Using the metal polish on the painted part (silver) darkened the*finish almost similar in different lights to the shadow chrome finish I have to my wheels.I was going to have it powder coated but I'm actually pleased with the look.


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After a failed attempt to fit the pipe myself I took it to Autospecialists to do the job. It was extremely tight and tbh I was just leaning over the engine bay without removing the scuttle etc and couldn't see what I was doing lol!!

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& at home some quick pics.

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I may add some stickers to it unsure yet.


& one final picture so you can see the wheels/ bay.

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All together I'm rather happy with it's performance now. As always there is a list of mods I'd like which are... Elevate boost solenoid, 440cc injectors and XRS map.


Below is the current performance mods engine wise.


Engine performance ;

Dreamscience Mod X
Denso irridium plugs
Pumaspeed tappered inlet
Elevate 3" top induction pipe to turbo
AS Block mod + belts
AS gen 3 CAIS
AS pro series ECU relocation case
AS cold side pipe (No symposer take off)
Airtec stage 2 Cooler with RS style scoops
Turbosmart recirc
TurboSmart actuator
Full 3" Cobrasport non res exhaust:
-3" Cobrasport downpipe
-3" Cobrasport decat
-3" Cobrasport Venom catback

If you read all that and made any sense of it, you did well so pat yourself on the back lol.

[BUMMERS]

Just read this thread from start to finish. I dread to think how much cash you've thrown at that motor, lol.

Looking well though and I bet it shifts some!

However, the most pressing question I have is...

Why does your house have two front doors?!

[gti180craig]

Well well well I knew you would get another hahaha you all good mate ?

[Jamie]

Just read this thread from start to finish. I dread to think how much cash you've thrown at that motor, lol.

Looking well though and I bet it shifts some!

However, the most pressing question I have is...

Why does your house have two front doors?!

Cheers, It's cost some more since and definitely shifts lol.

Well well well I knew you would get another hahaha you all good mate ?

Haha I don't really come on here often so just seen this. It's the same one as you know now lol!

Here's my update!


I went to Dreamscience for hybrid Turbo in may after a string of boost issues.. obviously sorted it with more power right. Duh.

Also switched my Pumaspeed inlet to an Anembo Item and got a steering wheel lock.

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Nice early morning drive got to DS at half 7 ish lol..

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Outside DS

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I went a little sad with this one, I got this apple car play pioneer unit from my lovely girlfriend for Christmas so the obligatory Dreamscience wallpaper was made for the turbo x package.

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Pic of the hybrid, had to sell on my turbo smart items as Dreamscience use forge actuator and recirc.

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back home

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Last one looking pretty while off walking in the woods lol.

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Apologies for picture quality i'll get some pictures with my SLR soonish.

I removed the Anembo, elevate and the CAIS stickers. Looks cleaner I prefer it. Also added some gold m4 Allen screws to my orange washer dress up kit.

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In terms of power Turbo X makes 350 real* bhp on 440cc injectors and I have Turbo X+ running 550cc injectors so should be 360-370 bhp with over 400lbft. Pulls a lot better now lol.


Spec now;

Approx 360-370 ponies.

Dreamscience Turbo X+
DS-AET-K06 Hybrid Turbo
Focus RS spark plugs
Anembo inlet manifold
Bosch 550cc injectors
Elevate 3" top induction pipe to turbo
AS Block mod + belts
AS gen 3 CAIS
AS pro series ECU relocation case
AS cold side pipe (No symposer take off)
Airtec stage 2 Cooler with RS style scoops
Forge re circulating dump valve with yellow spring
Forge T2 actuator with blue spring
Full 3" Cobrasport non res exhaust:
-3" Cobrasport downpipe
-3" Cobrasport decat
-3" Cobrasport Venom catback

I would like to think that's as far as I will take it in terms of power now. Next would be RS turbo and 400+ but you need all the sensors cost of turbo and would need to forge the engine at 400.

It's quicker than a 400 bhp RS up to the speed limit. I'd imagine it's down to weight and how the little hybrid turbo spools up in comparison.

So that's that! a year or more of updates condensed lol.