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SF Coupe
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I liked my SVT Focus so much I went and bought the latest version of it. So far this car is a blast to drive and has a nice interior for it's price. I'm planning on getting a tune and leaving it at that, it's a daily driver.


Posts: 1082 | From: SF | Registered: Sep 2002
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98 ROUSH
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I'll mob that nice car!
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dean-93
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nice!
Posts: 1175 | From: novato and fairfeild | Registered: Aug 2009
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SLOWBACK 67
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I want one without the seats and gps. Fun cars and damn near 40mpg. ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Posts: 8582 | From: Vallejo | Registered: Dec 2005
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CornOil_&_Boost
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quote: Originally posted by SLOWBACK 67: I want one without the seats and gps. Fun cars and damn near 40mpg.
I doubt the ST gets near 40mpg
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iceman302
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quote: Originally posted by CornOil_&_Boost: quote: Originally posted by SLOWBACK 67: I want one without the seats and gps. Fun cars and damn near 40mpg.
I doubt the ST gets near 40mpg
Nope... but I've managed mid 30's plenty of times. The car handles unbelievably... not at all like FWD car. I'm running a Steeda tune on mine. It made a big difference, especially in the torque department.
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Posts: 4171 | From: Rancho Murieta | Registered: Oct 2006
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swedensky
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wish I could've helped out...
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Posts: 1100 | From: Sac, CA | Registered: Jul 2012
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Built88LX
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Nice car those are hella clean
Posts: 2390 | From: $acramento | Registered: Mar 2011
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SydeWaySix
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Nice! Do I smell a trackday in the near future for you Tim?!?!
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I wonder which relative might be inclined to follow suit I think you picked the right color too. Look into LMS for your tune as well. I got there tune on my TT sho and it absolutely transformed the car to what I thought it should be from the factory. It's not so much the power and torque (which was tremendous) but the shifting is crisp and precise. I can't tell you the amount of cars I've surprised in it, and people! Awesome purchase, make sure you check out the ecoboost sites.
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Posts: 2633 | From: usa | Registered: May 2003
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SF Coupe
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I don't think I'll be doing any track days in this car. While it does handle amazingly well, even better than the SVT, it's still FWD and it has some limitations. Namely the front wheels doing most of the work. I took it up highway 84 yesterday and it does really well but too much power to the front wheels is not as fun as to the rear wheels.
I am looking into tunes. COBB, Steeda and FSwerks are the most popular right now. Ford Racing just released their tune. The 5.0 magazine ST just installed that tune with some minor bolt ons and put down over 250hp and 340tq at the wheels.
Greg, Mark will no doubt copy me. He followed me to our jobsite and he followed my car!
Posts: 1082 | From: SF | Registered: Sep 2002
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Race some Primered Foxbody's easy money ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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Posts: 1901 | From: Sacramento | Registered: Nov 2012
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Beastly GT500 TVS
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sweet new car. congrats
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Posts: 893 | From: 707 | Registered: Jan 2010
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NorCalRydaz
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Nice ride. I like the rear shot. Looks aggressive
Posts: 2963 | From: San Jo | Registered: Sep 2003
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Robb
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I love the Focus ST. I'm also a huge fan of the Fiesta ST's as well. They are about the size of the old SVT Focus.
Ford did well on those ST's.
Posts: 2467 | From: Sacramento,CA | Registered: Sep 2009
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iceman302
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I think the car would do well on a track but auto x would be a problem. It really struggles to put the power down out of tighter/slower corners. I know Quaiffe makes a limited slip diff that makes a world of difference but it's a grand installed.
quote: Originally posted by SF Coupe: I don't think I'll be doing any track days in this car. While it does handle amazingly well, even better than the SVT, it's still FWD and it has some limitations. Namely the front wheels doing most of the work. I took it up highway 84 yesterday and it does really well but too much power to the front wheels is not as fun as to the rear wheels.
I am looking into tunes. COBB, Steeda and FSwerks are the most popular right now. Ford Racing just released their tune. The 5.0 magazine ST just installed that tune with some minor bolt ons and put down over 250hp and 340tq at the wheels.
Greg, Mark will no doubt copy me. He followed me to our jobsite and he followed my car!
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Posts: 4171 | From: Rancho Murieta | Registered: Oct 2006
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88coupe
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Does anyone happen to know what the 2002 range svt focus gets mpg wise?
Posts: 222 | From: sac | Registered: Jun 2007
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COBRA50
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Nicceeee ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Posts: 166 | From: RWC | Registered: Jan 2012
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BlackNGold
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Rear motor mount mod is the first thing I'd do...I test drove a couple, just couldn't get past the violent banging
Posts: 5132 | From: Bay Area, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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SF Coupe
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My SVT Focus got an average of 25mpg over the time I had it.
The 2014s built after 8/2013 were supposed to have the updated rear motor mount installed from the factory. I have a suspicion mine was not. I have to get under there and check. It's a TSB so it's a free fix.
Posts: 1082 | From: SF | Registered: Sep 2002
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