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PapaSmurf2k3
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Goodbye Focus ST!!
Hello Focus ST!!!
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Got the full monochromatic garage now.
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Note- tag changed to keep the man out of my stuff.

Details:
2018 Focus ST3. Bought with 10 and change K on it.
Has an annoying Borla exhaust that I'm told is one of the best ones for these cars. I still don't like it.
Came with those weird velcro seat belt cover things. They have been removed.
Nice tint job.
Nice new Michellin pilot sport AS3 all seasons.
Wheels that are a hell of a lot easier to clean than the old ones.
Sync 3 that is WAY better than the old infotainment system.

Things I've noticed that are different than the old (2013) ST3:
Seats feel more narrow and the interior actually feels wider... like its a stretch for my left arm to hit the arm rest on the door now.
Center console armrest is farther aft than the 2013.
Flat bottom steering wheel makes the wheel feel way too high. I'd like to drop it another inch if possible.
No more cornering lights :(
WAY less torque steer :)
Better fit and finish/less rattles and such.


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I think your new ST is brilliant! The exhaust, I agree, should be tossed for another, less annoying brand.

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PapaSmurf2k3
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I agree. Its definitely not the worst I've heard or driven, but its just... strange.
Like it gets louder and doesn't really change tone too much with RPM... and the loudness doesn't exactly equate to more acceleration haha.

Although I will admit, I was passing a couple semis and slow moving vehicles today on the way to work... at full boogie up close to redline, it doesn't actually sound that bad.
There's also no drone while cruising. I've driven a few other focus STs with aftermarket exhaust and the drone drove me absolutely nuts.

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Congrats! I do like the looks of the ST and the engine is a kin to mine. Race me, you smurf.

Do yourself a favor and buy a catch can from Damond Motorsports. I don't know if the motor mounts are as terrible as the MS3's, but if they are, get Damond's rear motormount if you plan on modding. If just a daily, CP-e Stage 2 motor mount will be good for the longevity of the other motor mounts. It's what I have and the vibrations aren't terrible. Really, the increase vibrations is just in cabin noise.

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PapaSmurf2k3
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Yeah I already ordered a catch can. I was thinking about getting a throttle body spacer that can accept meth injection too. Something to keep it all clean in there.

I'll do the motor mount if/when it fails. Right now there's no problems.

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Damond makes a throttle body spacer for meth as well. As you can tell, I really like Damond lol.

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You buy this and you hate Chelado. A ferd. Really? Please tell me you still have the 240 truck?

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Awesome new ride, should be a good upgrade. Congrats

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PapaSmurf2k3
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Beancooker wrote:
Wed Mar 20, 2019 9:33 pm
You buy this and you hate Chelado. A ferd. Really? Please tell me you still have the 240 truck?
Yeah man. Still rocking the truck. About ready to put a new turbo in it.


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