# Re-intro/New Car **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [March 12, 2014, 8:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/re-intro-new-car/268561 "2014-03-12T08:55:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![skifaster12](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skifaster12/32/5258_2.png) [@skifaster12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/skifaster12)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2014, 8:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/re-intro-new-car/268561/1 "2014-03-12T08:55:04Z")
2012 Se Sport Package 5sp ![http://i.imgur.com/KQ5rU97.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/KQ5rU97.jpg) Current Mods: Rally Armor mud flaps Snorkel, silencer & lunchbox delete Cobb drop in filter Steeda rear sway bar Front Lip (Just installed, pics soon) Volvo winter wheels (plastic dipped green, winter mode) Thule rack (only in the summer) Yellow tinted Fogs Shaved rear hatch Plastic dipped chrome whiskers and fog lamp covers black Ziebar undercoating Few decals (+5hp for each [;)]) ![http://i.imgur.com/z8qJAWl.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/z8qJAWl.jpg) ![http://i.imgur.com/d7roalD.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/d7roalD.jpg) ![http://i.imgur.com/BQVp2pP.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/BQVp2pP.jpg) ![http://i.imgur.com/UjGuDyC.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/UjGuDyC.jpg) ![http://i.imgur.com/UTVgdbY.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/UTVgdbY.jpg) ![http://i.imgur.com/IBTWu11.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/IBTWu11.jpg) ![http://i.imgur.com/8AnpvyU.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/8AnpvyU.jpg) ![http://i.imgur.com/65M6gvT.jpg](http://i.imgur.com/65M6gvT.jpg) First Time ford owner and I have to say I have been impressed with the car. I was looking for a car that is affordable, fun, usable, good mpg and a decent platform for auto cross. This car hits all these marks so well. I would have loved an ST but I got this off the lot for less then I could have leased an ST. Just installed the rear sway bar a few days ago and the improvement is astounding. The car is going to be great in auto x this summer. I will be modifying the car to stay in the stock auto class. Drop in filter, cat-back exhaust and wheels/tires (stock circumference) are first on the list of priorities. Mods Planned for this summer: Tinted headlights Red lug nuts Paint rotors(black) and calipers(silver) Ford E rear engine motor mount Performance brake pads (still researching) 2.5" or 3" custom cat back (still researching) Future Mods: Tires ST spoiler (summer setup) Tune Lowering Springs & Shocks (summer setup) ---
**Author:** ![honda4life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/honda4life/32/5300_2.png) [@honda4life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/honda4life)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2014, 10:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/re-intro-new-car/268561/2 "2014-03-12T10:22:20Z")
I love the focus and the options they offer., you can’t lease a st you can only buy them, and these cars come pretty low as is. Looks good tho, wait a little bit aftermarket is coming for these cars. ---
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2014, 10:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/re-intro-new-car/268561/3 "2014-03-12T10:32:52Z")
> [@skifaster12"](#): > > Performance brake pads (still researching) > > Lowering Springs & Shocks (summer setup) Carbotech AX6 for a DD / auto-x pad. Springs will take you out of stock class. ---
**Author:** ![BadnewsMike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/badnewsmike/32/7419_2.png) [@BadnewsMike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BadnewsMike)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2014, 11:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/re-intro-new-car/268561/4 "2014-03-12T11:13:59Z")
modifying a base modal is stupid… why not just save your pennys and buy a real car later… I like the color. ---
**Author:** ![maxwell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maxwell/32/6524_2.png) [@maxwell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/maxwell)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2014, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/re-intro-new-car/268561/5 "2014-03-12T11:27:27Z")
Any iteration of this is till fwd right? At least in the US? (I dont care enough to look it up) ---
**Author:** ![\_x1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/_x1/32/5108_2.png) [@\_x1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_x1)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2014, 11:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/re-intro-new-car/268561/6 "2014-03-12T11:36:30Z")
> [@BadnewsMike](#): > > modifying a base modal is stupid… why not just save your pennys and buy a real car later… > > I like the color. \*Model ---
**Author:** ![skifaster12](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skifaster12/32/5258_2.png) [@skifaster12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/skifaster12)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2014, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/re-intro-new-car/268561/7 "2014-03-12T12:13:58Z")
> [@BadnewsMike](#): > > modifying a base modal is stupid… why not just save your pennys and buy a real car later… Why do we modify any car… because its fun. I bought this car for way less then an ST. The $ I save will be going towards a proper summer car that will be more fun then the ST and keep this as my winter beater/reliable daily. In the mean time I am going to enjoy what I have and use it in auto cross. Plus it stakes up well in its category. H stock is the lowest class and once I am done with the few mods I plan on making the car will be competitive. > [@BadnewsMike](#): > > I like the color. Thanks, I am happy with it. - - - Updated - - - > [@fairgentleman Z](#): > > Carbotech AX6 for a DD / auto-x pad. Thanks for the tip > [@fairgentleman Z](#): > > Springs will take you out of stock class. Same with the tune and engine mount, they will come a bit later. Maybe next summer if I really enjoy the car at auto x I will move into street touring class. - - - Updated - - - > [@maxwell](#): > > Any iteration of this is till fwd right? At least in the US? Unfortunately yes. This was the main reason why the ST was not a slam dunk for me. I’ll get a better platform once I have this paid off and keep it as a solid DD/winter car that is fun to drive. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2014, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/re-intro-new-car/268561/8 "2014-03-12T12:19:26Z")
Seems like a reasonable daily. ---
**Author:** ![honda4life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/honda4life/32/5300_2.png) [@honda4life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/honda4life)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2014, 1:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/re-intro-new-car/268561/9 "2014-03-12T13:52:28Z")
Probably could of bout a festiva st for the cost of this car lol ---
**Author:** ![\_x1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/_x1/32/5108_2.png) [@\_x1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/_x1)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2014, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/re-intro-new-car/268561/10 "2014-03-12T14:11:25Z")
Do you mean Fiesta? ---
**Author:** ![skifaster12](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skifaster12/32/5258_2.png) [@skifaster12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/skifaster12)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2014, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/re-intro-new-car/268561/11 "2014-03-12T14:22:50Z")
> [@honda4life](#): > > Probably could of bout a festiva st for the cost of this car lol This was still cheaper. Fiesta ST was not as cheap as I expected only around 2.5K less then the Focus ST when comparably equipped. The Fiesta is really stripped down and cheap feeling when compared to the Focus. That plus the fact that it is to small to through a bike in the back when I do not have my rack on and the rebate that was being offered equalled this Focus my best option. ---
**Author:** ![BadnewsMike](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/badnewsmike/32/7419_2.png) [@BadnewsMike](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BadnewsMike)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2014, 8:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/re-intro-new-car/268561/12 "2014-03-12T20:11:57Z")
Pink indicates sarcasm. I modify 90hp Jetta’s. I’m not a ford fan, but i think everyone should personalize a car… otherwise we all would just drive camry’s Have fun with it. maybe ill see you at an autocross in my 90hp wagon. ---
**Author:** ![cretinx](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cretinx/32/6121_2.png) [@cretinx](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cretinx)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2014, 8:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/re-intro-new-car/268561/13 "2014-03-13T08:09:48Z")
Hope to see you at our events this summer. [http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?279003-2014-Autocross-Schedule](http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?279003-2014-Autocross-Schedule) ---
**Author:** ![skifaster12](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/skifaster12/32/5258_2.png) [@skifaster12](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/skifaster12)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2014, 7:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/re-intro-new-car/268561/14 "2014-03-15T07:03:58Z")
> [@BadnewsMike](#): > > Pink indicates sarcasm. I modify 90hp Jetta’s. \*Light bulb. Thats awesome. > [@cretinx](#): > > Hope to see you at our events this summer.[http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?279003-2014-Autocross-Schedule](http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?279003-2014-Autocross-Schedule) Nice! I have been looking for a schedule. I haven’t been to the buffalo events yet but I have heard good things. Planning on heading out there this summer. ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2014, 1:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/re-intro-new-car/268561/15 "2014-03-15T13:48:34Z")
I drove one of these as a company car for a while (have a CMAX now) I really enjoyed it for what it was welcome ---
**Author:** ![T67\_GSX](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/51bf81/32.png) [@T67\_GSX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/T67_GSX)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2014, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/re-intro-new-car/268561/16 "2014-03-27T20:13:15Z")
Great Car. Love that color blue!!