New Focus ST Info thread.

[aratic]

Yip dash that's me.

Metro organised the painting of the wheels prior to delivery, they use a guy down in Albion and he did a first class job.

[DJM83]

Picked mine up today, couldnt be more happy.

[SEZ213]

Curiosity has me asking, and from the photo it looks like it does - the bonnet on the drivers side...does it touch your front headlight? It looks pretty snug!

[p.laver]

I'm hoping to pick up my TS in couple days, can anyone advise a good number plate frame or mod to suit VIC slim number plates.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by SEZ213

Curiosity has me asking, and from the photo it looks like it does - the bonnet on the drivers side...does it touch your front headlight? It looks pretty snug!

Nah no touchy, but its close
We need to get a few together for a photo or 2. Ive already organised Peuty to get some shots soon.

Originally Posted by p.laver

I'm hoping to pick up my TS in couple days, can anyone advise a good number plate frame or mod to suit VIC slim number plates.

Best thing to do IMO is to buy a US spec grill, looks much better, id say the viv xlimline plates are the same size as ours in QLD.

[SEZ213]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Nah no touchy, but its close
We need to get a few together for a photo or 2. Ive already organised Peuty to get some shots soon.

I have to get the bonnet realigned on Monday, and I'll be there with bells on!

[In Focus]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Picked mine up today, couldnt be more happy.

How long will it stay stock?

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by In Focus

How long will it stay stock?

Nothing major TBH, cause the model is new mods are expensive atm but i have a small list.
US grill
AS Intake
Paint wheels
Yeah boring i know but, i guess time will tell. Wonder if ill last longer than the 2 weeks i lasted with the XR5

[pajoda]

Good news, enjoy it.

I am thinking you will be thinking of a rear motor mount upgrade sooner rather than later. I have finally bit the bullet and ordered the e-Focus unit, should be on the plane about now.

[DJM83]

You can actually use the one from XR5 aswell. Im in no rush though.

[pajoda]

Interesting, wasn't aware they were compatible, any idea what they are worth and if they work? Anyone tried them?

[phil545]

Took one of these for a spin on Sunday, didn't know much about it but loved it! so much power! torque steer was a bit of an issue though and the idiot salesman didn't even know the price, quoted me $33,800 driveway, I even went away and came back to double check. LOL rang him today and he like awww sorry its $43,800 drive way hahahah what a dick. Would seriously consider trading my falcon in, I was looking at getting the 335 GT but for 30k less I reckon I could handle this little pocket rocket :-)

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by DJM83

Nah no touchy, but its close
We need to get a few together for a photo or 2. Ive already organised Peuty to get some shots soon.

Nice mate! I didnt think you would switch over that quickly. You doing a paid shoot? If not let me know and Ill see if I can tag along and say hello.

[DJM83]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Nice mate! I didnt think you would switch over that quickly. You doing a paid shoot? If not let me know and Ill see if I can tag along and say hello.

Ive been weighing it up for a while, but wasnt sure as i hadnt driven one and there was a few cars on my list but so far im certain i made the right decision.
Yeah mate no worries, ive already organised Peuty, just need a time when we are both free soon as i know ill let you know.

[phil545]

The more I think about this the more I want the car lol, I think blue with white stripe kit and white powder coated rims might look alright lol

[ConradP]

Originally Posted by phil545

The more I think about this the more I want the car lol, I think blue with white stripe kit and white powder coated rims might look alright lol

You know you want to, They drive so much nicer than any falcon going around.

[phil545]

hahah they do, the torque steer caught me by surprise though, I want to go for another drive in them to test it further, loved everything about them though!

[SEZ213]

Originally Posted by phil545

The more I think about this the more I want the car lol, I think blue with white stripe kit and white powder coated rims might look alright lol

You won't regret it!

[p.laver]

Picked up mine tonight, nice 120kms drive home!!!!

2012 Focus ST
Tangerine Scream

[ConradP]

Originally Posted by phil545

hahah they do, the torque steer caught me by surprise though, I want to go for another drive in them to test it further, loved everything about them though!

Once you get used to it it's easy to deal with really.

[RSgerry]

does anyone know how to lock the doors while in the car?

[martinijosh]

User manual is your friend

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[marg99]

two ways
use lock on remote key fob
pus the lock indicator on the inside door handle of drivers side once all doors shut.

[DJM83]

ST doesnt have one on the door handle, its on the centre console.

[pajoda]

You can also push the door lock button just above the hazard light switch

[p.laver]

Does anyone have link to a pdf version of the owners manual.

Thanks

[pajoda]

I found a US 2013 Focus manual with a ST supplement, pretty useless in my opinion but if you PM me with an e-mail address I can send it

[p.laver]

Originally Posted by pajoda

I found a US 2013 Focus manual with a ST supplement, pretty useless in my opinion but if you PM me with an e-mail address I can send it

Thanks for offer but I found that one earlier I was kinda hoping to get either European or Oz version.

[martinijosh]

So what do we reckon guys, are all these demo units for sale at $36k driveaway just bait?

I can imagine going in and them saying something to the effect of

"Ah that one just got sold... but we can order you this one for $40k if you put a deposit down today?"

[phil545]

Hahaha well I've pretty much decided I've got to get one of these, visiting the dealers on the weekend!