New Focus ST Info thread.

[phil545]

Awesome feedback mate, I've ordered the part and I'll get it fitted after 1000kms so I'll be able to test out both as well.

[DJM83]

Still bloody annoyed with the dust the pads produce on the ST. I purchased some Bowdens Own wheely clean and ill be honest its the best wheel cleaner ive used.

Also, anyone with Euro plates how did you mount your front plate, did you have to drill it? Ive been looking at Euro plates is all

[phil545]

OMFG my Focus turned up at the dealer today, wasn't meant to arrive till Saturday! Sooo freaking excited!!!

[DJM83]

Thats awesome mate, i hope you have a few sleepless nights like i did

[phil545]

Haahha fo sure mate!

[DBourne]

Should catch up for a photo session, then you can show us how it goes

[MKE13]

Well Tint done and Paint Protection done just awaiting Personalised Plates and for me to end my work shift and Ill be picking up the new beast!!!!!!!

[DJM83]

Looks fantastic, although im biased.

For those that are interested.

ST 70-250+kph
http://youtu.be/yNXbYLxwCAo

[phil545]

Hahahha sick!! Yeah for sure bourney

[Copie]

Hi all,

Not too far off joining you guys, put a deposit down on a ST today for delivery on friday!

One question: Reading the US manual currently, and looks like the ST comes with remote start, do our Aus delivered ones come with the same feature? Anyone able to have a squizz at their manual/test on car and confirm?

Thanks!

[DJM83]

No remote start, push button start though.

[phil545]

If you hold down the open button all the windows go down and same goes for locking, all the windows go up, i thought that was pretty cool!

[martinijosh]

Originally Posted by Copie

Hi all,

Not too far off joining you guys, put a deposit down on a ST today for delivery on friday!

One question: Reading the US manual currently, and looks like the ST comes with remote start, do our Aus delivered ones come with the same feature? Anyone able to have a squizz at their manual/test on car and confirm?

Thanks!

Not adr compliant so you won't see it here unless that changes. It's also a feature aimed for colder climates.

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[aratic]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Also, anyone with Euro plates how did you mount your front plate, did you have to drill it? Ive been looking at Euro plates is all

Yip plates need to be drilled. Rear plate can be drilled from the standard issue plate 'template' but the front needs to be done free hand (note measure five times, drill once!!)

[pajoda]

Originally Posted by aratic

Yip plates need to be drilled. Rear plate can be drilled from the standard issue plate 'template' but the front needs to be done free hand (note measure five times, drill once!!)

Yeah, drilled mine, there are mounts that take euro plates on the market, haven't seen one up close though

[pajoda]

Originally Posted by phil545

OMFG my Focus turned up at the dealer today, wasn't meant to arrive till Saturday! Sooo freaking excited!!!

Excellent news Phil.

[Copie]

Originally Posted by martinijosh

Not adr compliant so you won't see it here unless that changes. It's also a feature aimed for colder climates.

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Which is interesting since the VF commodore is advertising remote start on their range.

Just would be nice to be able to start the car and let it idle whilst i idle down the truck and do my paperwork before getting into the focus.

[ConradP]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Still bloody annoyed with the dust the pads produce on the ST. I purchased some Bowdens Own wheely clean and ill be honest its the best wheel cleaner ive used.

Also, anyone with Euro plates how did you mount your front plate, did you have to drill it? Ive been looking at Euro plates is all

I got mine in a bracket, no drilling of the plate itself, seems so thin and flimsy tbh. Cost about $60

[In Focus]

A good comparo for those that haven't seen it: Focus ST vs Megane RS vs Astra VXR.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR2uUb4d4NI

[phil545]

OMG picking mine up in 4 hrs! I hardly slept last night!

[DJM83]

Same thing happened to me.
Can't wait to to see some pics.

[pajoda]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Looks fantastic, although im biased.

For those that are interested.

ST 70-250+kph
http://youtu.be/yNXbYLxwCAo

Think it was plus 250. Not sure how he filmed that whilst driving

[pajoda]

Wonder how Phil is going? Guess he is out driving

[FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0]

Ok, this may be just a tad premature, but......I'm getting excited! I may be joining your ranks

For the past couple of weeks I've been considering betting myself an ST. Have read through most of this thread, and done a bit of surfing on the net to get some research done.

Went to the lease company today to work out what the nett effect on my pay packet would be to novate lease one of these babies and relinquish the associate lease on the G6. Had talked with SWMBO about the concept and estimated impact, and it turns out the actual impact would be less than what we had discussed, so it looks like the go-ahead is probable.

Now, the reason why this might be premature is that I have not actually driven one yet. Two main reasons: first, I didn't want the heart to rule the head, as I knew that once I drove it (and assuming I loved it) the head wouldn't have a say in the matter . Secondly, there are no STs in this area, meaning I will need to head down to Melbourne to get a drive. Didn't want to waste my time if there was no way we could afford it.

So, I’m heading home tonight to discuss the matter a bit further with SWMBO, and then it’s time to organise a drive. Looks like we’ll be heading to Melbourne next weekend if I can arrange it. I can see why you guys are getting so excited so close to taking delivery!

I'll let you know how I go. If things progress well, I know I'll be abck in here soon asking questions of you guys.

Craig H

[pajoda]

Hope it works out Craig

[phil545]

OMFG I LOVE THIS CAR!! Just over 200kms on it already. First mod done as well. LOL drove straight from the dealer to the tinter and got some sexy 18% Carbon film put on it, will create a build thread when I'm not driving hahaha

[DBourne]

Well done mate

[pajoda]

Originally Posted by phil545

OMFG I LOVE THIS CAR!! Just over 200kms on it already. First mod done as well. LOL drove straight from the dealer to the tinter and got some sexy 18% Carbon film put on it, will create a build thread when I'm not driving hahaha

Yes they are nice, would like to check out the carbon film you speak of.

[martinijosh]

Carbon is just a flint grey colour. Go black imo

That said I have 20% carbon sunteck tint on my golf and it looks black anyway



You can see by the blue sky and white clouds in the windscreen that I took the photos at daytime... can not see in at all and looks deep black...



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[pajoda]

So.............there is no difference? in your opinion?