What did you do to your Fiesta ST today ?

[Se7eN]

Installed Bilstein B8 shocks with Mountune Springs. Didn't lower much at all but feels great after 60k miles running on stock suspension.

 

[Phishy]

Weekend recap. Installed the Whoosh Spec Thermal Friday night and did a great 600 mile road trip yesterday and today. Couldn't be happier. I went back and forth forever between the Thermal and the Milltek and probably would have been thrilled with either but I love this Thermal so far. It is the magical quiet when you want quiet, and loud when want loud combo. Cruise set at 89mph and it seriously sounds like stock plus one dB or so, punch it and you know where the money went.

 

[SPhilli911]

Installed Bilstein B8 shocks with Mountune Springs. Didn't lower much at all but feels great after 60k miles running on stock suspension.

I think it will settle a little bit, maybe half an inch lower than stock, but I never measured before and after. I've had the same setup installed for maybe 6 months and it just feels better handling, so I don't mind that lack of a noticeable drop in height.

 

[flbchbm]

Ordered the MFactory LSD...
to be installed by PTUNING.COM - Performance Auto Parts Warehouse, Installation, and Dyno Tuning, so I can continue living my life outside my car rather than under it. And it's my Navy Reserve Retirement pay present to myself.

 

[M-Sport fan]

I think it will settle a little bit, maybe half an inch lower than stock, but I never measured before and after. I've had the same setup installed for maybe 6 months and it just feels better handling, so I don't mind that lack of a noticeable drop in height.

IF they were linear rate springs, that setup would already be on my car, due to that lack of drop in ride height over factory.

 

[M-Sport fan]

Ordered the MFactory LSD...
to be installed by PTUNING.COM - Performance Auto Parts Warehouse, Installation, and Dyno Tuning, so I can continue living my life outside my car rather than under it.

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That place is about 4 hours from me (probably without counting in the Beltway 'parking lot' traffic ).

So definitely let us know how it goes with them, as well as final labor costs.

 

[flbchbm]

That place is about 4 hours from me (probably without counting in the Beltway 'parking lot' traffic ).
So definitely let us know how it goes with them, as well as final labor costs.

With me supplying 'everything', labor was quoted just under $1,100. They want it for 2 days although it is possible to do in one long day. 'stuff happens'. I have to look at the calendar and coordinate with the GF and/or karaoke buddy to drop off and pick up. It's too far to bicycle it. The other shop is within biking distance, but was $1,500.

 

[XR650R]

It's probably nothing to many of you, but I don't generally tear this far into my cars.

 

[4DGC]

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Installed Bilstein B8 shocks with Mountune Springs. Didn't lower much at all but feels great after 60k miles running on stock suspension.

I got a 3/4 inch drop with those springs after a couple weeks per the tape measure. I did not change the spring isolators though.

 

[Se7eN]

I think it will settle a little bit, maybe half an inch lower than stock, but I never measured before and after. I've had the same setup installed for maybe 6 months and it just feels better handling, so I don't mind that lack of a noticeable drop in height.

honestly I don't really mind if it didn't lower that much.

 

[Se7eN]

I got a 3/4 inch drop with those springs after a couple weeks per the tape measure. I did not change the spring isolators though.

I changed them cause I literally had No insulators left out back. I knew it was not gonna lower much

 

[XR650R]

honestly I don't really mind if it didn't lower that much.

Pretty much everybody says they "settle" after a while. I like the look, but the roads here are just too treacherous. Might go with B6s when the time comes.

 

[flbchbm]

It's probably nothing to many of you, but I don't generally tear this far into my cars.

Congrats on going the distance! It only looks like a lot bc the nose is such a large piece. It's just one body piece, but damn it's dramatic. The angle I took my pics at, on ramps, on my inclined driveway make it look even more drastic, even funny. This was around 2k miles or so? That's a clean engine bay...

There are a lot of little fasteners to get that nose off. (and WHY the F is there such an assortment...BAD engineers, bad)

Yes, yoga mats for under-car work! Comfy and insulate against hot or cold asphalt. Namaste.
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[Se7eN]

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Installed Bilstein B8 shocks with Mountune Springs. Didn't lower much at all but feels great after 60k miles running on stock suspension.

PSA: make sure you use the stock hardware to mount the rear shocks on top the 13mm the bilstein comes with rubs against the whole on top of the shock mount. Makes a horrible noise.

 

[M-Sport fan]

It's probably nothing to many of you, but I don't generally tear this far into my cars.

There are some on here who tear that far, or deeper yet, into their rides every other week! LOL (NOT me!)

Is it getting a Mountune replacement, or was this for something else?

 

[EnthusiaST]

Yesterday’s activities. Didn’t drive today at all.


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[SteveS]

Started out my modding with a really big one....just kidding. My wife had a tire pressure light come on when the weather was subzero, so she went by the tire store to have them put some air in (they do it free if you have the tires mounted there). When she came home there were no caps on the valve stems. She has delayed going back to have them giver her caps, so while I was on Amazon Friday I thought I'd see if I could buy some. I was after plain plastic, but these anodized aluminum ones came up. And with the points I had they were free (regular price $8 for 5 of them). Wife is tickled pink. Or red.

 

[pixelzombie]

Started out my modding with a really big one....just kidding. My wife had a tire pressure light come on when the weather was subzero, so she went by the tire store to have them put some air in (they do it free if you have the tires mounted there). When she came home there were no caps on the valve stems. She has delayed going back to have them giver her caps, so while I was on Amazon Friday I thought I'd see if I could buy some. I was after plain plastic, but these anodized aluminum ones came up. And with the points I had they were free (regular price $8 for 5 of them). Wife is tickled pink. Or red.
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Subtle but very cool upgrade, will have to look for those, but I use a public garage for work and I'm afraid they'll get stolen.

 

[XR650R]

Congrats on going the distance! It only looks like a lot bc the nose is such a large piece. It's just one body piece, but damn it's dramatic. The angle I took my pics at, on ramps, on my inclined driveway make it look even more drastic, even funny. This was around 2k miles or so? That's a clean engine bay...

There are a lot of little fasteners to get that nose off. (and WHY the F is there such an assortment...BAD engineers, bad)

Yes, yoga mats for under-car work! Comfy and insulate against hot or cold asphalt. Namaste.
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I think that the weird combination of fasteners in the bumper has to do with crash regulations. The front is designed to collapse a certain way, should you be so unfortunate.
I also discovered an incorrectly installed piece that I think is responsible for the rust on the passenger side of the crash bar. Pics later.

 

[Crv]

Is it wrong to suggest shaving the grill and painting the crash bar?....I mean while your in there..


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