Olympia WA 2015 FiST!!! pretty cool little cars

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So I was looking for a car that I could do a track day here and there, autocross once and a while, and take the kids to do their "kids stuff" I did a search on best autocross cars and Car and Driver listed fiesta ST number one on the list.

It's funny cause before Sunday I didn't even know the car really existed and 3 days later I found a near perfect 2015 for mid 14000 dollars with 11000 miles. I didn't realize a car costing so little could be so fun!!!!! This thing is a blast to drive and can't wait to start doing a few mods.

1st thing I bought:

1. FSWerks SSK with new bushings
2. sparko race pedals
3. garage line pedal spacer ( i'm only 5'3" and small feet)
4. mountune springs

i've been reading that some people have no problem heal tow shifting with this setup but I find it a pain in the ass. I have a 2005 911 Turbo S and find it very easy but I'm sure the new pedals and spacer will help considerably.

I got the springs used off ebay for 180 bucks. they look pretty much brand new and have about 1000 miles on them. I went this route for cash flow purposes.
Can't wait to do some performance tuning but everyone (mountune and cobb) seem to have everything on back order.

anyway I've been a member on Rennlist and 6speedonline for many years and have always appreciated the fact that these forums exist. So much great info and awesome tips. I look forward to seeing everyone out there and sharing my Fist Journey.
 


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Welcome! You have excellent taste in cars.

Heel/toe is a very personal thing. This car has a great aftermarket, and you'll find what works for you easily. Mostly by reading this forum.

This is what I got, but I don't compete. It just feels more natural to me. There are other options, if you're more hardcore about it.

https://www.fiestastforum.com/forum...-pedal-lift-spacer-Improve-heel-toe-technique

This is good for me, but be aware that it brings the pedal closer, but it also raises it a little higher. I like it, but someone else may not.
 


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Welcome! You have excellent taste in cars.

Heel/toe is a very personal thing. This car has a great aftermarket, and you'll find what works for you easily. Mostly by reading this forum.

This is what I got, but I don't compete. It just feels more natural to me. There are other options, if you're hardcore.

https://www.fiestastforum.com/forum...-pedal-lift-spacer-Improve-heel-toe-technique

thanks!!! ya i thought about that one but read some really good stuff about the garageline spacer so ended up buying that one. I'm sure since its the only one i;ll have tried it will be perfect:)


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Congrats and welcome! Another PNW owner!
 


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awesome collection man! i dont see myself dabbling in porsche ever but they are fun to admire from a distance. hopefully see you around sometime. i'm up in seattle
 


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awesome collection man! i dont see myself dabbling in porsche ever but they are fun to admire from a distance. hopefully see you around sometime. i'm up in seattle
For sure!!!! Ya it’s a fun car. Before the yellow turbo s. I had a red turbo and a 993 cabriolet. But I consolidated and got the turbo s. They didn’t make very many turbo s in 2005 and it is definitely more of a collector car. Hope to see ya around! B




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