Hello from OC

[ToastAutoX]

Hey everyone,

Been an ST owner for almost 2 years now. Been a lifelong car guy, drove Miatas, Corvettes, Porsches, Audis before arriving at the Fiesta. It remains to this day the most enjoyable car I've ever owned, and one of the cheapest to boot.
This year I've been breaking it in at autocross and I'm now well into the pack w/ all the other STs (I'm usually the only bone-stock one of the pack). I'm now ready to start modifying the car a bit and figured I could use some more perspective from the broader community. Looking forward to diving in deep w/ yall.

 

[Flaco]

Welcome !

 

[XR650R]

Welcome! It's an agile little thing, especially for the price.
Most people start with a rear MM. Makes a big difference in shifting.

 

[ToastAutoX]

Welcome! It's an agile little thing, especially for the price.
Most people start with a rear MM. Makes a big difference in shifting.

Yeah, my short list (in order) is:

1. 16" lightweight wheels
2. LSD
3. RMM
4. Larger IC

Other than mid-band torque, I honestly don't feel a desperate need to upgrade the engine / ECU. I can easily chirp the tires in 2nd gear w/ traction control off, and I rarely shift past 2nd on the autocross course.

 

[flbchbm]

Welcome to the machine.

 

[D1JL]

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Dave

 

[John9851]

Welcome !!!!!!

 

[1eecom]

Welcome. I wish mine came with the black wheels and painted calipers, I have extra mods to get to that look now. Whoosh has a great sale on FMIC right now that might be a good start. Check his page in vendors.

 

[HBEcoBeaST]

Hello! Rear motor mount and powerflex motor and trans mount inserts. Lightweight wheels. Front and rear chasis bracing. Then suspension. Good mod path for handling and traction. May make you rethink the need for more power since you'll be able to use more of it

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[ToastAutoX]

Hello! Rear motor mount and powerflex motor and trans mount inserts. Lightweight wheels. Front and rear chasis bracing. Then suspension. Good mod path for handling and traction. May make you rethink the need for more power since you'll be able to use more of it

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Chasis bracing is one I haven't heard batted around. I put framerail braces on my Miata and they made a world of difference. I'd worry they'd make the car too stiff for everyday driving.

 

[Dpro]

Welcome! There is a local group of us at meets up. We are actually having a breakfest meet and greet this sunday . Check it out in the regions forums.

 

[DaleFredriks]

Welcome! What part of the OC you hailing from?

 

[ToastAutoX]

Welcome! What part of the OC you hailing from?

Thanks! Lake Forest, just east of Irvine. If you do PureTrack autocross you'll see me out there a few times a year.

 

[Shikari]

Welcome!

Depends on the class for the mods. I personally don't care about the class and just go out to have fun, but some people care. I can tell you that in STH you can basically do whatever you want with the exception of weight reduction and fuel mods.

HS:
- 16" Wheels
- 205/45/16 RE71r (best thing for time)

STH:
- Mods above
- RMM
- Intercooler
- Coilovers
- Chassis Brace
- LSD
- Accessport

STP:
- Mods Above
- Bushings and Aero

STM:
- Whatever you want

 

[SteveS]

Wow. The rules are a lot more complicated than when I was autocrossing in the 70's and 80's. We just had Stock, Street Prepared, Prepared and Modified. And Street Prepared didn't allow half of what's allowed now.

 

[ToastAutoX]

Interesting. Do RMMs quality as 'Bushings' or 'Sub-frame bushings'?

 

[Shikari]

Interesting. Do RMMs quality as 'Bushings' or 'Sub-frame bushings'?

IMO it's an Engine/Transmission mount that puts you in STH

 

[bryramos]

Hey welcome!