What did you do to your Fiesta ST today ?

[turbolag277]

Valve cover was replaced? It's plastic, so warped? I have to deal with a similar leak soon...

Yeah my gasket went bad and had a slight leak. Several people recommended buying a new valve cover itself just in case it's warped. Plus if you buy a new cover it comes with the gasket pre installed, which was nice.

I double checked my old one and didn't see any warping after the swap, but I can sleep better at night knowing I shouldn't have to do this again anytime soon.

 

[oaebcr]

Wanted to start a thread where everyone can share what they did to their Fiesta ST on a daily basis. You can share whatever information you want as long as it's relevant to the Fiesta ST.

Two days ago I finished replacing the stock transmission with a low mileage one bought through Pumaspeed, supposedly has a Quaife ATB but I can’t tell the difference. Included a new flywheel and ST200 pressure plate and disc. Couldn’t tell the difference to the ST180 one though. Vibratechnics RMM was the only mod that I could feel. Those who claim harshness/increase NVH are wrong. Next up will have to be the timing belt, then different rims, something 16” dia. The stock rims with 205/40s ride and perform poorly IMO. How do I increase turn in for this car? Has anyone installed a rear track bar, does that make a big difference? I’m a 2014 car, would buying shocks, struts and springs from a 2017 make for a better riding and handling car? Swapping out the transmission was a PITA, mostly solo working on weekends. Bought several tools that I’ll use once in my life. Ended up broke down - loose turbo hose, wire harness rubbing against half-axle, did a crank position sensor relearn. All fixed now and I love the car for really one thing - the steering.

 

[oaebcr]

With the valve closed, it is indistinguishable from stock on the inside. However, with the valve open it gives off SRT4 vibes and I dig it... I'll let you know once I get some longer drives with the system, I used v bands so I can easily swap in a resonator if the drone is unbearable🤷🏼‍♂️

What is the cost vs a cat-back?

 

[oaebcr]

Yeah my gasket went bad and had a slight leak. Several people recommended buying a new valve cover itself just in case it's warped. Plus if you buy a new cover it comes with the gasket pre installed, which was nice.

I double checked my old one and didn't see any warping after the swap, but I can sleep better at night knowing I shouldn't have to do this again anytime soon.

You can get the part from Rockauto or Ford online parts, not discontinued?

 

[Grsemky]

What is the cost vs a cat-back?

It cost me $100 to get the cut out installed, the cutout itself was $90, so under $200 and probably under $100 for just a resonator delete.. Depending on labor in your area

 

[Sam4]

Yeah my gasket went bad and had a slight leak. Several people recommended buying a new valve cover itself just in case it's warped. Plus if you buy a new cover it comes with the gasket pre installed, which was nice.

I double checked my old one and didn't see any warping after the swap, but I can sleep better at night knowing I shouldn't have to do this again anytime soon.

i like sleep... thanks!

 

[Sam4]

You can get the part from Rockauto or Ford online parts, not discontinued?

It's in my cart in multiple sites, so should be available.

 

[oaebcr]

It cost me $100 to get the cut out installed, the cutout itself was $90, so under $200 and probably under $100 for just a resonator delete.. Depending on labor in your area

Thank you very much.

 

[oaebcr]

It's in my cart in multiple sites, so should be available.

I might need this replaced soon also. Thanks.

 

[SteveS]

The stock rims with 205/40s ride and perform poorly IMO. How do I increase turn in for this car? All fixed now and I love the car for really one thing - the steering.

Increase turn in? Are you serious? The Fiesta ST is ALL turn in. That's what I like best about it. Especially with the OEM performance tire, the Bridgestone RE050A (sadly no longer made). The steering is the number 1 thing that sold me on the Fiesta ST. I would guess that if you don't have good steering feel either somebody has messed it up with bad suspension choices or alignment, or the tires you have are not up to snuff.

 

[oaebcr]

I’ll refresh isolators and bushings, along with new tires. I’m shopping 205/45s for more comfort but haven’t found a 200-300tw tire to date, wish me luck.

 

[SteveS]

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/Tire...&rearRatio=45&rearDiameter=16&performance=ALL

You can get RE050A runflats in that size. Among others.

 

[oaebcr]

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/Tire...&rearRatio=45&rearDiameter=16&performance=ALL

You can get RE050A runflats in that size. Among others.

I like the Yokohama V701s

 

[Zeille]

I’ll refresh isolators and bushings, along with new tires. I’m shopping 205/45s for more comfort but haven’t found a 200-300tw tire to date, wish me luck.

why not go for something with a higher treadwear? i honestly don't understand tires very well, so i'm genuinely curious. you can get hankook ventus v2 concept h457s in that size & they're 500tw

 

[oaebcr]

why not go for something with a higher treadwear? i honestly don't understand tires very well, so i'm genuinely curious. you can get hankook ventus v2 concept h457s in that size & they're 500tw

For me, the ST isn’t/doesn’t have to be a daily driver and I want to experience 200tw, or close to it, at least once in my life. If it was my daily, I would go toward 500tw also, brand model you mention, Nitto Neo Gen, something Federal, or, if I could afford it, Continental DWS06. Because of cost, I’m 90% convinced I’m going with Yokohama Fleva 701, and can get them 205/40/17, but I really want the Falken 615+ because it is a DOT tire and invented for street and autocross use, one set of tires instead of two. However, I can only find them 215/40 and can’t find any pictures of what an FiST would look like. I don’t like the look of 205/45 personally.

 

[SteveS]

The Yokohama AD09 is available in 205/45R17. So is the Potenza RE71RS. And the Yokohama A052. And the Nankang Sportnex CR-S. And the Vitour Tempesta P1. That's a lot of highly regarded 200TW tires. The Bridgestone RE050A is 140TW.

If you now want the original size 205/40R17, the Yokohama A052 is still available as well as the Falken Azenis RT660 and RT660+. All 200TW. At the 300TW level there are several also.

 

[Grsemky]

For me, the ST isn’t/doesn’t have to be a daily driver and I want to experience 200tw, or close to it, at least once in my life. If it was my daily, I would go toward 500tw also, brand model you mention, Nitto Neo Gen, something Federal, or, if I could afford it, Continental DWS06. Because of cost, I’m 90% convinced I’m going with Yokohama Fleva 701, and can get them 205/40/17, but I really want the Falken 615+ because it is a DOT tire and invented for street and autocross use, one set of tires instead of two. However, I can only find them 215/40 and can’t find any pictures of what an FiST would look like. I don’t like the look of 205/45 personally.

Check this thread

 

[oaebcr]

Check this thread

Thanks for this reference, it helps a lot.

If a person was selling Falken 660s through online ad, OEM rims, would you consider buying them for $800; 205/40/16? 1) a 660 would have to be 1 or more years old and a summer tire is supposed to be stored above 40 degrees, supposedly. I should be asking the person how they were stored?

 

[oaebcr]

Thanks for this reference, it helps a lot.

If a person was selling Falken 660s through online ad, OEM rims, would you consider buying them for $800; 205/40/16? 1) a 660 would have to be 1 or more years old and a summer tire is supposed to be stored above 40 degrees, supposedly. I should be asking the person how they were stored?

205/40/17 rather.

 

[oaebcr]

The Yokohama AD09 is available in 205/45R17. So is the Potenza RE71RS. And the Yokohama A052. And the Nankang Sportnex CR-S. And the Vitour Tempesta P1. That's a lot of highly regarded 200TW tires. The Bridgestone RE050A is 140TW.

If you now want the original size 205/40R17, the Yokohama A052 is still available as well as the Falken Azenis RT660 and RT660+. All 200TW. At the 300TW level there are several also.

I’ve looked at so many brands and models today, my brain can’t keep it all straight.