New Focus ST Info thread. - Page 8

WILDB · 08-09-2012, 09:53 AM

I tried a few companies but they all said they didn't have it on their books just yet but should do at some point in the future... Interestingly they still have the RS and XR5 listed as 2012 models, even though they stopped making both in 2010.

**DJM83** · 16-09-2012, 07:29 PM

For those keen on a new intercooler for their ST250

Mad_Pom · 17-09-2012, 11:54 AM

Would appear the first batch of STs are in the country

https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.ph...type=1&theater

Smoke Pursuit · 17-09-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DJM83

Gee long time between drinks March next year, what dont they wanna sell any cars?

They get their allocation and thats it...

They could have sold an extra 5,000 - 10,000 rangers by now if they could get stock (no joke!).

**DJM83** · 03-10-2012, 08:58 PM

Frosty gets his teeth into the new ST
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV9aw...ploademail-new

Herrod Motorsport · 03-10-2012, 09:02 PM

We are ready to tune the new ST when they are released in Australia .

**DJM83** · 03-10-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Herrod Motorsport

We are ready to tune the new ST when they are released in Australia .

What way will you tune them? I havnt heard of any being tuned in Europe yet only bolt on's.
Any chance you can send me a PM with some info?

Herrod Motorsport · 03-10-2012, 09:21 PM

Sct flashed straight into the PCM . We have been working for months on it .

**DJM83** · 03-10-2012, 09:23 PM

Thanks mate.
I have heard the ECU's in these ST's are even harder to crack then the MkII RS. I think these will make some good power too with the right hardware.

Herrod Motorsport · 03-10-2012, 09:53 PM

Yes it has been a big effort but the software is now done and tuning is now in development stage .

**Dave R** · 03-10-2012, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DJM83

Frosty gets his teeth into the new ST
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV9aw...ploademail-new

Very cool car, I wouldn't mind one! But he kept saying that driving it would give him an edge at Bathurst, plus the constant ecoboost plugging, the corny-ness made me cringe!

Buntz · 04-10-2012, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Adrenaline

Very cool car, I wouldn't mind one! But he kept saying that driving it would give him an edge at Bathurst, plus the constant ecoboost plugging, the corny-ness made me cringe!

It was indeed very corny and budget.

In car footage of him thrashing it around a track would have been cheaper and easier... and far more enjoyable.

**DJM83** · 05-10-2012, 08:55 AM

It's the first time it's been on an Aussie road, give them some time. Tough crowd.
Maybe they could get the good bits and make an advert for the car.

**russellw** · 09-10-2012, 08:34 PM

.... watch this space over the next 28 hours.

Cheers
Russ

techAU · 09-10-2012, 10:00 PM

Will watch with much interest.

pajoda · 09-10-2012, 10:29 PM

Russ, surely you can give us more than that?

BadMax · 09-10-2012, 10:55 PM

We're waiting on a call from our local dealer when the demo model arrives. Going to test drive one amongst many other hot hatches. Been told expect 3 month delivery times.

techAU · 11-10-2012, 12:19 AM

Not long now till the embargo lifts and we can chat about this beast.

pajoda · 11-10-2012, 12:23 AM

Good to hear, delivery of mine has been put back to November1, apparently mine never made it onto the boat as expected.

techAU · 11-10-2012, 12:57 AM

I look forward to reading the reviews from others who have driven the 2013 Focus ST, here's my 1,500 words on my thoughts - http://www.techau.tv/blog/review-2013-ford-focus-st/

**russellw** · 11-10-2012, 12:59 AM

As we attended the Focus ST launch drive day program earlier this week, I have posted a review in the main forum.

It can be found HERE

Cheers
Russ

techAU · 11-10-2012, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by russellw

As we attended the Focus ST launch drive day program earlier this week, I have posted a review in the main forum.

It can be found HERE

Cheers
Russ

Nice! Off to read it now.

**russellw** · 11-10-2012, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by techAU

I look forward to reading the reviews from others who have driven the 2013 Focus ST, here's my 1,500 words on my thoughts - http://www.techau.tv/blog/review-2013-ford-focus-st/

Thanks Jason.

I said you understood the in-car technical stuff better than I did which is why I linked to your site in my review. Good read and it explains it way better than I could.

Cheers
Russ

pajoda · 12-10-2012, 08:15 AM

Thanks boys, nice read, looking forward to its arrival.

stockel · 12-10-2012, 07:23 PM

"for everyday, every-road driving, this must the best hot hatch on sale. In fact, it might be the best do-everything fast car in the world..."

From;

http://www.topgear.com/uk/ford/focus...test/st-driven

**DJM83** · 13-10-2012, 08:50 PM

And here we go folks
http://www.carsales.com.au/demo/deta...k&sort=default

Psi-Pop · 15-10-2012, 09:50 PM

Have a few dealers got any of these for a test drive? Parents are downsizing from FG turbo to a ST regardless of how it actually drives but it would be nice to get a taste before the waiting period.

**DJM83** · 15-10-2012, 09:52 PM

I dont think so, but surely it cant be too far away surely.

Psi-Pop · 15-10-2012, 09:58 PM

Ill drop in to Coffey Ford tomorrow and see what they say while picking up some bits. I haven't been this excited for the parents to get a new car since the BA Turbo.

Have had a quick drive of a XR5 and I loved it, hopefully this is much the same.

In Focus · 15-10-2012, 10:34 PM

Definitely some in Mandurah, south of Perth. Might be a bit far away for some of you...