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I've owned a 1994 Integra LS, and then later bought a 2001 Milano Red GS-R with a whole bunch of modifications.
I had the option for Ford Z pricing and I've always wanted a turbo car, but needed to be practical, hatchback, and be able to achieve decent MPG. I almost bought a yellow Focus ST, fully loaded, but then saw the fiesta ST. Registered for a Ford driving experience day at Arlington Heights raceway (horse racing). At this event I was able to drive the Fiesta ST around a basic course. What fun it was! Way more fun than the heavy Focus ST. Sure the Fiesta is down a little on power, but for me, more than makes up for it with its nimbleness, and reported fuel economy.
So I grabbed a 2014 Fiesta ST with nice incentives applied to my already low Z plan pricing. Loaded it up with the Recaro package, RADO wheels package, and Sunroof. I opted for the optional Molten Orange paint and the molten orange seat color.
I'm lucky to have found one with all these options, the dealer was worried they wouldn't find out this late in the model year. With 2015 orders now being taken, I'd say it was destiny.
I'm a bit sad at the moment as I live the tuner life. I'm going to miss my GS-R. Especially its Tanabe Touring Medallion exhaust. I wish I could take it off and put it on the Fiesta. Sure do miss the sound and low tone grumble.
First mods for the car will be protections. Head/fog lights film, and 3m/expel clear bra application. WeatherTech floor mats. Then find some 15/16'' snow tires. Still trying to narrow that down at the moment.
2001 Acura Integra GS-R / 2014 Ford Fiesta ST
************8/6/2014************ For the record:
Thank you, thank you,
I will miss my Integra GS-R. But it is a 14 year old car. The Fiesta ST beats it in every single category except one. Legendary Status.
I sold it for way above KBB value, and got my asking price. You just can't find a quality Integra nowadays, especially in the rust belt Chicagoland area. That, or they have all been stolen.
I thought the GS-R was fast, but the ST is so much quicker off the line with that torque. I have to get used to shifting 2000 rpm's sooner though. I miss the 8200 redline a lot. It would just sing! Most of the modifications I did to the car were performance related, I tried to keep it a nice sleeper. I had plans to go turbo, but the money into that, vs. a new car already turboed didn't' make since. Especially since the body was starting to go. It was a daily driver, and weekend warrior.
Here is the aftermarket parts list I typed up to help it sell:
MODIFICATIONS: All done by one6 Motorsports with receipts.
Optima Yellow top D51R
INTAKE/EXHUAST:
AEM V2
Toda 4-2-1 Header
Tanabe Medalion Catback exhaust - love this!!! Sounds nice and not loud!
SUSPENSION:
Comptech 22mm rear sway and tie bars
Skunk 2 Pro front camber kit
Koni Yellows adjustable dampers
Type R springs
Skunk2 silver lower control arms.
TRANSMISSIoN:
Skunk2 short throw shifter and shift knob
JDM Type R Helical LSD from a Civic EK9
Exedy Stage 1 clutch
JDM Type R 4.7 Final Drive
WHEELS/TIRES:
Motegi Racing Forged Trak-Lite Flat Black
17x7 42mm offset 13lbs
Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport Tires
GSR blades with Michelin Alpine Winter tire
AUDIO:
Pioneer front component speakers
Rear Blaupunkt speakers.
Alpine CDA 9884 Receiver with IPOD dock in glove compartment.
It is kinda nice to have auto down windows, auto sunroof, ABS brakes, more than 2 airbags, heated seats, air conditioning that works well, a heater core that works quickly, Blutooth phone connection, and much improved handling.
Everyone who has seen my Fiesta ST claims its similar yet better than my GS-R. They all think I bought the right upgrade for myself, and I am inclined to agree.
There are two things I miss about my GS-R. As mentioned before, that Tanabe Touring Madallion exhaust was perfect tone for a 4 cylinder NA. And then there was the Helical LSD. That thing made the car. I think Ford did good for the electronic TVD (torque Vectoring Differential) Seems to make the car even more nimble than the GS-R is, just wondering how much faster my brakes will wear out.
Now, lets see what this COBB AP can do...
I've owned a 1994 Integra LS, and then later bought a 2001 Milano Red GS-R with a whole bunch of modifications.
I had the option for Ford Z pricing and I've always wanted a turbo car, but needed to be practical, hatchback, and be able to achieve decent MPG. I almost bought a yellow Focus ST, fully loaded, but then saw the fiesta ST. Registered for a Ford driving experience day at Arlington Heights raceway (horse racing). At this event I was able to drive the Fiesta ST around a basic course. What fun it was! Way more fun than the heavy Focus ST. Sure the Fiesta is down a little on power, but for me, more than makes up for it with its nimbleness, and reported fuel economy.
So I grabbed a 2014 Fiesta ST with nice incentives applied to my already low Z plan pricing. Loaded it up with the Recaro package, RADO wheels package, and Sunroof. I opted for the optional Molten Orange paint and the molten orange seat color.
I'm lucky to have found one with all these options, the dealer was worried they wouldn't find out this late in the model year. With 2015 orders now being taken, I'd say it was destiny.
I'm a bit sad at the moment as I live the tuner life. I'm going to miss my GS-R. Especially its Tanabe Touring Medallion exhaust. I wish I could take it off and put it on the Fiesta. Sure do miss the sound and low tone grumble.
First mods for the car will be protections. Head/fog lights film, and 3m/expel clear bra application. WeatherTech floor mats. Then find some 15/16'' snow tires. Still trying to narrow that down at the moment.
2001 Acura Integra GS-R / 2014 Ford Fiesta ST
************8/6/2014************ For the record:
Thank you, thank you,
I will miss my Integra GS-R. But it is a 14 year old car. The Fiesta ST beats it in every single category except one. Legendary Status.
I sold it for way above KBB value, and got my asking price. You just can't find a quality Integra nowadays, especially in the rust belt Chicagoland area. That, or they have all been stolen.
I thought the GS-R was fast, but the ST is so much quicker off the line with that torque. I have to get used to shifting 2000 rpm's sooner though. I miss the 8200 redline a lot. It would just sing! Most of the modifications I did to the car were performance related, I tried to keep it a nice sleeper. I had plans to go turbo, but the money into that, vs. a new car already turboed didn't' make since. Especially since the body was starting to go. It was a daily driver, and weekend warrior.
Here is the aftermarket parts list I typed up to help it sell:
MODIFICATIONS: All done by one6 Motorsports with receipts.
Optima Yellow top D51R
INTAKE/EXHUAST:
AEM V2
Toda 4-2-1 Header
Tanabe Medalion Catback exhaust - love this!!! Sounds nice and not loud!
SUSPENSION:
Comptech 22mm rear sway and tie bars
Skunk 2 Pro front camber kit
Koni Yellows adjustable dampers
Type R springs
Skunk2 silver lower control arms.
TRANSMISSIoN:
Skunk2 short throw shifter and shift knob
JDM Type R Helical LSD from a Civic EK9
Exedy Stage 1 clutch
JDM Type R 4.7 Final Drive
WHEELS/TIRES:
Motegi Racing Forged Trak-Lite Flat Black
17x7 42mm offset 13lbs
Bridgestone Potenza RE760 Sport Tires
GSR blades with Michelin Alpine Winter tire
AUDIO:
Pioneer front component speakers
Rear Blaupunkt speakers.
Alpine CDA 9884 Receiver with IPOD dock in glove compartment.
It is kinda nice to have auto down windows, auto sunroof, ABS brakes, more than 2 airbags, heated seats, air conditioning that works well, a heater core that works quickly, Blutooth phone connection, and much improved handling.
Everyone who has seen my Fiesta ST claims its similar yet better than my GS-R. They all think I bought the right upgrade for myself, and I am inclined to agree.
There are two things I miss about my GS-R. As mentioned before, that Tanabe Touring Madallion exhaust was perfect tone for a 4 cylinder NA. And then there was the Helical LSD. That thing made the car. I think Ford did good for the electronic TVD (torque Vectoring Differential) Seems to make the car even more nimble than the GS-R is, just wondering how much faster my brakes will wear out.
Now, lets see what this COBB AP can do...
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