Love it. I'm so glad they finally gave us a turbo focus. Almost considered traded for one.
2013 Focus ST
2013 Focus ST ST3 Package with Moonroof (All options)
I have never considered a Ford until I drove this car. I also had a long list of cars I was considering for daily driving duty including used M3's/S4/Lexus/Veloster Turbo etc. In the end though I wanted something that was fun and engaging as well.
Ford hit the ball out of the park on the driving dynamics of this FWD car. The steering is superb, the handling is the perfect amount of stiffness, amazing turn in and grip and all from a FWD package. At times you forget its FWD its so neutral in the corners with a hint of lift off oversteer.
I don't plan on modifying much on this car but if I do will post it here!
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I have never considered a Ford until I drove this car. I also had a long list of cars I was considering for daily driving duty including used M3's/S4/Lexus/Veloster Turbo etc. In the end though I wanted something that was fun and engaging as well.
Ford hit the ball out of the park on the driving dynamics of this FWD car. The steering is superb, the handling is the perfect amount of stiffness, amazing turn in and grip and all from a FWD package. At times you forget its FWD its so neutral in the corners with a hint of lift off oversteer.
I don't plan on modifying much on this car but if I do will post it here!
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This car is amazing. That is all 
. It is making me forget that I have an STI sidelined .
. It is making me forget that I have an STI sidelined .
Took the car to Road America since the STI motor is still having issues. Fully stock, 1200 miles good break in. Brakes were fading for sure and didn't really feel that comfortable throwing it around but it handled well.
The quick ratio steering was hard to get used to I found myself turning in too early its so fast!
Patience, the videos will be finished uploading in about an hour so come back
Warmed up with some cone runs (lots of wheel spin!)
Here is 1 lap where I had some clear space
The quick ratio steering was hard to get used to I found myself turning in too early its so fast!
Patience, the videos will be finished uploading in about an hour so come back
Warmed up with some cone runs (lots of wheel spin!)
Here is 1 lap where I had some clear space
Goddammit I hate you
Just last week I had a crazy idea of possibly consolidating my 2 cars, STi and Acura TL, into 1 car that had everything both offer; luxury, performance, fun, and fast. So naturally I was considering M3/335xi, S/A4, and G35/7/x. Until I saw all their MPG's were about the same, if not worse than the STi, so out the door they all went.
I've always heard about how FUN the Focus ST's are, and that you'll instantly fall in love with them as soon as you drive one, which I've been dying to do.
This isn't helping my cause
Just last week I had a crazy idea of possibly consolidating my 2 cars, STi and Acura TL, into 1 car that had everything both offer; luxury, performance, fun, and fast. So naturally I was considering M3/335xi, S/A4, and G35/7/x. Until I saw all their MPG's were about the same, if not worse than the STi, so out the door they all went.
I've always heard about how FUN the Focus ST's are, and that you'll instantly fall in love with them as soon as you drive one, which I've been dying to do.
This isn't helping my cause
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Picked up my new Winter Rims with my winter tires from the STI mounted for the ST this winter
Unfortunately the STI has a new motor and is just not going to be driven in winter anymore. I don't really want to deal with winter tires and having to switch out suspension components/alignments every year anymore.
Plus the STI is more comfortable.
I didn't go crazy here on winters...
Picked up the following from tire rack:
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Here is a quick picture of them in the back hatch of the Focus. Not as much hatch room as the Subaru unfortunately but still holds 4 wheels very comfortably. Tires are Blizzak WS60
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Will update again with picture once mounted.
Unfortunately the STI has a new motor and is just not going to be driven in winter anymore. I don't really want to deal with winter tires and having to switch out suspension components/alignments every year anymore.
Plus the STI is more comfortable.
I didn't go crazy here on winters...
Picked up the following from tire rack:
Here is a quick picture of them in the back hatch of the Focus. Not as much hatch room as the Subaru unfortunately but still holds 4 wheels very comfortably. Tires are Blizzak WS60
Will update again with picture once mounted.
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