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[FearTheSnail]

I am afraid to take my car into the dealer.

 

[Strife]

I'm bringing my FiST in to the dealership Monday for them to repair a small scratch I brought to their attention the day I purchased the car. I'm paranoid, so I'll be logging my mileage before I leave it with them. No reason for them to test drive it if its just a small scratch being repaired. If this repair goes well I'll be more likely to return to them for future business, as my wife will need a new vehicle in the coming years.

 

[white-rhyno]

I would not worry, but just snap a photo of the odometer when you drop it off.

 

[white-rhyno]

I am afraid to take my car into the dealer.

How many miles do you have on your car?

 

[FearTheSnail]

How many miles do you have on your car?

Just short of 30,000.

[video=youtube;mHnsFQeCnb4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHnsFQeCnb4[/video]

 

[white-rhyno]

The fastest i have even gone at the track is 12.70 Your car must be a handful Can you still daily drive it? or is it just a toy now? and if you dont mind me asking, how much are you into it now, not including purchase? Im guessing 7-10gs.

 

[FearTheSnail]

I drive it daily, and have put over 10,000 miles on this setup. 6k-7k still cheaper than buying a new mustang haha

 

[Strife]

That's one Hell of a Fiesta ST, man. Really glad to see people pushing the limits of this platform and showing the world that it's something worth taking seriously.

 

[white-rhyno]

Cobb AP installed tonight, just flashed Stage1 91 oct for now. Will have Adam tune shortly. Short drive tells me i needs better front tires... This little car is flat amazing.

 

[Strife]

Nice! I'm jealous. My car is still in the break in period. I've only redlined it once.. (couldnt resist).

 

[white-rhyno]

I waited till 1100 miles. Still havent been above 5500rpm. Got it through Modbargains. $435shipped i believe.

 

[Strife]

Ahh, kind of makes me feel bad for redlining it so early. I'm just over 500 miles. I suppose it's not too bad only doing it once. Other than that I havent taken it over 5500 either.

 

[white-rhyno]

I wouldn't loose any sleep over it, but i believe the owners manual says to wait 1000miles before going over 4000 ? i dunno, i was more concerned about changing oil.

 

[FordService]

I'm bringing my FiST in to the dealership Monday for them to repair a small scratch I brought to their attention the day I purchased the car...

I'm sure your dealer will take great care of you, Strife; come back and tell us how the appointment goes. How many miles are on your FiST?

Crystal

 

[FearTheSnail]

Haha you guys are funny. I gave the fiesta hell from day 1.

 

[dyn085]

Haha you guys are funny. I gave the fiesta hell from day 1.

^ This, a thousand times.

Everyone I know that has had issues with blow-by were all following that ridiculous break-in posted on the FiST forums. Some of the hardest miles my vehicles ever see are all done within the first 100 miles. If it doesn't break by then its usually a pretty strong motor and if it does its under warranty.

 

[Strife]

I'm sure your dealer will take great care of you Strife; come back and tell us how the appointment goes. How many miles are on your FiST?

Crystal

I have about 500 miles on my FiST at the moment. However, the scratch was present on the car when it had roughly 40 miles on it.

 

[white-rhyno]

Got the Cobb AP installed yesterday, and one of Adams tunes today. Good lordy, its amazing what you can get out of these cars stock. I am no master at reading all thats available to monitor, but I can see why upgrading the intercooler is next on the list.... One good pull and my charge air temps climb... and its only 55degrees tonight.

 

[Strife]

Yeah, I've heard the same thing you're mentioning about the charge air temps climbing like that. I think I'll end up buying an intercooler and Cobb AP at the same time just to alleviate those issues right off the bat. I'm still very impressed with the power my car is giving me in stock form. I think this car is easily one of the most underrated vehicles out there. A lot of consumers in the market for things like the Scion FR-S, BR-Z, Civic Si and similar should test drive a FiST.

 

[dyn085]

Got the Cobb AP installed yesterday, and one of Adams tunes today. Good lordy, its amazing what you can get out of these cars stock. I am no master at reading all thats available to monitor, but I can see why upgrading the intercooler is next on the list.... One good pull and my charge air temps climb... and its only 55degrees tonight.

To get an idea, my Cobb FMIC yields right around an eight degree CAT increase during a third-gear pull.