VirtualRonin's Build

[VirtualRonin]

My first build was geared towards tracking and autocross but now I'm doing a rally style build.








2014 Ford Fiesta ST
Color: Molten Orange
Factory options: Recaro seats, moonroof, navigation, Rado Grey wheels

Engine
- PERON High Flow Intake
- ITG crossover
- CP-E intercooler
- CP-E hot/cold charge pipes
- Ported OEM manifold with high temp ceramic coating
- VT330R (305HP/297TQ on E50 by TunePlus)
- Stratified Xtra Fuel (single port)
- Custom Aux Fuel wiring harnesses
- TurboSmart Plumb Back
- Radium Dual Catch Can Kit
- Vibra-Technics engine/transmission mounts (fast road)
- CP-E rear motor mount
- JEG's universal remote oil filter kit
- Fuel-It Bluetooth ethanol content analyzer
- Mishimoto radiator

Exhaust
- Mountune Sport Cat
- TunePlus titanium catback exhaust

Brakes
- AP Racing 315mm BBK by Reyland Motorsports
- SVT rear brake upgrade
- Ferodo DS2500 pads front/rear
- StopTech brake lines
- CMBuildz brake ducts

Transmission
- MFactory helical LSD
- Motul 300 fluid
- Mountune Quick Shift kit
- Boomba shift bracket bushings

Suspension/Bracing
- Yellow Speed Racing Pro Gravel Rally Coilovers
- Eibach front sway bar
- Whiteline end links
- Mountune strut brace
- Swave and Summit Front Lower 4 Point Subframe Brace
- Swave and Summit Front Subframe to Chassis 6 Point Brace
- Swave and Summit Exhaust Tunnel Crossmember Brace
- Powerflex rear spring isolators

Wheels/Tires
- OZ Racing Superturismo WRC 17x7 et25 with 205/40R17 Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 tires (winter)
- OZ Racing Superturismo WRC 17x7 et25 with 205/40R17 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires (summer)

Exterior
- DEPO euro headlamps with DRL strip
- Custom auto switching DRL harness kit
- Arc Lighting Extreme H7 LED bulbs
- Morimoto XB LED fog lamps w/Laminex
- Rally Armor mud flaps
- Pierce Motorsports tow hook
- Rho-Plate license plate relocation kit

Aero
- Rally Innovations front splitter and side skirts
- M-Sport R5 rear spoiler

Interior
- COBB Accessport V3
- Kicker Hideaway powered subwoofer
- SS-Tuning shift knob
- OMP OA1000 racing pedals
- Husky floor liners
- Schroth Quick Fit harness
- H3R HalGuard Fire Extinguisher
- SS-Tuning steering wheel
- Build number plaque

 

[VirtualRonin]

Coming soon.......

Orsen Shield - Car undercarriage protection shield


Radium Engineering Catch Can System - Fiesta ST

 

[koozy]

Nice, very classy example.


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[Sekred]

I like the VUDU shift knob

 

[koozy]

Interested in the Orsen Shield and what you had to do to get it on.

 

[VirtualRonin]

Interested in the Orsen Shield and what you had to do to get it on.

It's at customs right now so I don't have it yet but I'll let you all know how it fits. The pic I posted was something I found online.


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[koozy]

It's at customs right now so I don't have it yet but I'll let you all know how it fits. The pic I posted was something I found online.


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I was interested in that one a few years back when I looked, but couldn't justify the price not knowing what I'd have to do to get it on. Hope it's simple. This one is attractive because of the vents and latches, which hopefully gives access to the oil filter and drain.

 

[Woods247]

Love this car!

 

[ron@whoosh]

did you omit the Vibra-Technics side mounts from the mod list or did you remove them from the car?
Edit - just saw them

 

[TyphoonFiST]

How

Coming soon.......

Orsen Shield - Car undercarriage protection shield
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Radium Engineering Catch Can System - Fiesta ST
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Will this shield fit with under car bracing? 2-point...4point and 6 point brace from any of the vendors? And not to mention certain charge pipes? The speculation game begins....

 

[VirtualRonin]

How

Will this shield fit with under car bracing? 2-point...4point and 6 point brace from any of the vendors? And not to mention certain charge pipes? The speculation game begins....

We shall see.


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[M-Sport fan]

Is that Orsen Shield high density/STRONG plastic, or aluminum alloy??

 

[VirtualRonin]

Is that Orsen Shield high density/STRONG plastic, or aluminum alloy??

A strong but flexible plastic material according to some of the YouTube videos I've seen.


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[MRX330]

How

Will this shield fit with under car bracing? 2-point...4point and 6 point brace from any of the vendors? And not to mention certain charge pipes? The speculation game begins....

Mountune chassis brace is minimally invasive like a small unit ⚡️

 

[bryramos]

Couple questions about the SS-Tuning steering wheel since that’s on my next to buy. What’s the cost for your particular specs? How long was production and shipping?

 

[chevrier.kevin]

How's the vudu turbo working for ya?

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[VirtualRonin]

How's the vudu turbo working for ya?

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Great! I just added single port aux fuel recently so now I'm up to 300WHP. I've had my car on track a couple times this summer and the turbo performed really well. That was without aux fuel too so overall I'm very happy with it so far. I've got about 20k miles on the turbo.


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[MagnetiseST]

If you had to pick the S280 or the VT330R again which would you choose?

 

[VirtualRonin]

If you had to pick the S280 or the VT330R again which would you choose?

I would choose the S280 for a few reasons;

1) US vendor support (Ron @Whoosh Motorsports)
2) Turbo Technics is a reputable turbocharger manufacturer
3) This turbo sets itself apart by utilizing a bespoke turbine housing (exhaust side) along with a bespoke compressor housing.
3) From what I can see, it's a very well thought out kit and should be an easy weekend install.

The only down side is that there isn't a lot of searchable information of how it performs yet but I believe Ron has one on his shop vehicle and he has some plans for it. Also Adam of TunePlus will be installing an S280 on his shop vehicle as well so there should be a good amount of real world results coming soon.


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[MagnetiseST]

The only reason I'd go S280 vs VT is Ron. Otherwise I love the fact that the VT330R is a record holding track turbo (which is what I want).

Speaking of Adam, do you like your tune?