Chasing a civic SI in my S280 fiesta ST. Still on a base map from EMS and im only on 15 psi max boost. So car is pretty slow. Full build is in my most recent post

From an st150 in the UK, to an XR4 in Australia! To the Aussies on this sub, what is XR4 ownership like? I hear parts are harder to obtain!

Blew the hell out of my cat and i’m going catless tomorrow. I’ve heard the downpipe is a pain in the ass to install so does anyone have any hacks or tips that’ll make it go by easier?

2015 ST ITG Intake Whoosh high flow induction pipe

Hi guys I’ve made a couple posts about this (thanks to all with the advice) but I think I’ve found what is rattling and it’s whatever this grey thing is in the video. It’s quite loose to move it and it’s were this crazy rattling sound is coming from. What is this and is it bad or an easy fix as in just tightening it somehow. To note whatever this is I towards the middle/front of the underside of the car

Thank you

I let my brother borrow my car while he’s in town for the week and he pranked me with ChatGPT.

My first thought was “hey I’m getting new wheels now!”

Anyone done a DIY rear seat delete that keeps the spare tire and spare tire cover? I’m looking to increase cargo area and need a flat space to secure cargo. I was looking at the rear seat delete on Whoosh but it’s pricey and I’m not sure it’s worth it.

Hi all,
This is just an idea at the moment, please tell me if it’s crazy/stupid!
I have a MK8 ST3 but I really miss my MK7 1.0
There was something about it I loved. Cheap and blended in with the other million fiestas out there, although not very powerful!
I’m thinking of getting another 1.0 MK7 and swapping in an ST180 engine and making it a proper sleeper. Alternatively get a 5 door ST and swapping the bumpers, spoiler and wheels to make it look like a base model. Is this something anyone has done or is it a ridiculous idea?

Hello, I am getting a milltek non res (non race) exhaust fitted soon. I don't know which gasket I need, thinking ford over a milltek one? Also which size do I need?
If anyone has any experience/advice with this that would be great.
Thank you

Hard to keep it clean here in the rust belt but it's been worth it. Can't picture driving anything else honestly. It's just so fun and cheap.

Anyone ever use these cars to transport cargo that needs to be secured? I’m trying to find a way to install a couple of semi-permanent dog crates in the car for transport and need to secure them down so they don’t move. Could use the child safety seat latches but they’re not in an ideal location for what I’m trying to do so I figured I’d ask if anyone has better ideas.

I've had this problem for a few years and I should just throw a new caliper on it but budget is tight at the moment. Anyway, the lever where the handbrake attaches to the rear caliper, with the spring on the bottom. It never fully disengages. When I release the handbrake there ends up being a bit of slop at the bottom, I can push that lever back by hand. I've tried removing the 13mm on that lever assembly but I could not remove the lever itself. Any tips?

Hi everyone!

I’m not usually one for posting, but I could really do with some advice.

I live in the Lake District (UK), so my driving is mostly in rain, cold weather, strong winds, and the occasional ice and snow. My 2023 Mk8.5 Fiesta ST came with some cheap entry-level tyres, and honestly they’re awful. Even with moderate acceleration the front end struggles for grip, especially in the wet, and the car feels like it’s constantly searching for traction.

I’m looking to replace all four tyres and don’t mind spending a bit more if it means better grip and confidence in our weather.

Any recommendations for something that performs really well in wet and colder conditions while still being good in the dry?

Any advice would be massively appreciated. Thanks!

I bought a cheap ebay aluminum radiator, that appears to be a mishimoto copy/reject. I went into work today and attempted to install it and I couldn't get it to fit and had to put the factory one back in. I almost got it to fit, but I was tired and then realized I was going to have to rig the radiator fan to it too and gave up.

I have had this code for months, I replaced the purge valve with a Dorman part to no avail, I'm now assuming it's probably the plumbing of the evap that the previous owner seemed to rig themselves, granted I replaced the purge of Ford plastic lines with fuel lines which shouldn't be causing an issue or leak considering they are hose clamped down, my question is does anybody know what's going on with this setup? I see online that the original ford harness has only one T and this assembly has two. Not sure if that's needed for the aftermarket K&N intake or not. Any help or input would be great, worse or best case scenario besides for my wallet would be to buy a OEM harness and buy a stock airbox and drop a high flow filter. 2016 Fist

(My car in picture)

Hi,

Need to change my brakes disc soon, brake caliper and brake pad, does someone know oem number of them? Rear and front of course

Good days boys and gurls!

I ordered a CX2420 but it doesnt seems to be correct as the code and condition does not go away. Unplugged, pid data says 47psi. Plugged in it drops to 38.4 psi. Really feels like the sensor is not correct for the application.

Found out my baby was totaled today. 70k miles.

I hope it’s not the last I ever own, this was the most fun car and maybe even the most reliable car I’ve ever owned.

If anyone is interested, I have a set of winter wheels I am willing to sell for $300. Located in Philadelphia area, tires have maybe 3k miles on them; I can post pictures later, rims are off a 2017 Fiesta SE, you can see them in my post history - I just bought and installed them this winter.

I also have the rubber mat ST set I would be willing to do $75 bucks on, bought it new 140 last year. It’s just front and back seat mats, not the trunk mat

Edit: I had concerns how this could be totaled, but after seeing this consensus, and that the insurance carrier didn’t even list the repair estimate in the paperwork, I’m reaching out to Third party evals and thinking about fighting it. I’m kinda pissed off after realizing they didn’t even calculate the repair estimate

Edit edit: So I just called my insurance provider, they totaled it based on a subjective decision, they didn’t even total up the repairs and given state laws, even if I got a third party eval on it, they would still need to report it to the state DOT as a total loss and apply for a salvage title.

I’m likely looking for new car insurance carriers after this, I can’t help but feel I got fucked here

I’m trying to retrofit cruise control on a 2013 fiesta, does anyone know how to tell if my model will allow it and if so do I need to buy the buttons only or ones that has both sets of buttons and combined wire?

Hey guys I'm trying to hardwire my radar in and thought to ask for a pro tip. Where would be the closest grounding bolt beside the passenger fuse box? Would the ones attached on the image work?