Why do people love the Ford Focus so much

m4a1mustang · 10-05-2012, 08:59 AM

On the power front, here's the dyno sheet for the first SCT tune available for the car:

( Click to show/hide )

You can see how power really falls off on the top end. Wouldn't be surprised if the car was faster in the 1/4 mile with short-shifting.

Red__Zed · 10-05-2012, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

On the power front, here's the dyno sheet for the first SCT tune available for the car:

( Click to show/hide )

You can see how power really falls off on the top end. Wouldn't be surprised if the car was faster in the 1/4 mile with short-shifting.

Little baby turbo

m4a1mustang · 10-05-2012, 09:30 AM

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Little baby turbo

Red__Zed · 10-05-2012, 09:35 AM

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Pic of focus st turbo

shadoquad · 10-05-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Pic of focus st turbo

At least it drives pretty.

Lug · 10-05-2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

On the power front, here's the dyno sheet for the first SCT tune available for the car:

You can see how power really falls off on the top end. Wouldn't be surprised if the car was faster in the 1/4 mile with short-shifting.

1st guy to run one I saw was a 'Stang mod guy. He shaved like .4 seconds off by short shifting at 6200 and seemed quite surprised. Now he understands that shifting even sooner will make even better numbers (He got a 14.4 quarter first night out) He expects to get very close to 14 flat next time. The MS3 guys have long ago shown short shifting on a non modded speed3 yeilds much better results and they have better top breathing than we do.

m4a1mustang · 10-05-2012, 03:19 PM

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1st guy to run one I saw was a 'Stang mod guy. He shaved like .4 seconds off by short shifting at 6200 and seemed quite surprised. Now he understands that shifting even sooner will make even better numbers (He got a 14.4 quarter first night out) He expects to get very close to 14 flat next time. The MS3 guys have long ago shown short shifting on a non modded speed3 yeilds much better results and they have better top breathing than we do.

That's what I thought. I feel like with seat time and the right shift points the car will run high 13 to low 14 at closer to 100 mph stock. That's how it feels, anyways.

I would like to see what a good driver does with a tune. +20whp and +40wtq and torque truncation eliminated should be a pretty big boost.

Red__Zed · 10-05-2012, 09:36 AM

I love how they aren't even feeding the baby to the right part :|

Lug · 10-05-2012, 03:09 PM

Just chillin'.....

m4a1mustang · 10-05-2012, 09:31 PM

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They're just getting started. Altho from shado's personal test drives, i prolly rank these three in that order as well. But in my mind, all three are close. They're all very fun and practical.

Oh shadow.

shadoquad · 10-05-2012, 09:41 PM

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Oh shadow.

Hey, I mean it. You bought my favorite hot hatch, you smexy soulja. But I wouldn't be heartbroken if someone handed me the keys to a GTI or MS3, either.

Lug · 10-05-2012, 09:55 PM

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Hey, I mean it. You bought my favorite hot hatch, you smexy soulja. But I wouldn't be heartbroken if someone handed me the keys to a GTI or MS3, either.

i was 3 1/2 inches away from buying an MS3 before the ST came out. If I were going to mod it anytime soon, I would have gone MS3, but this is the DD for picking up the grand kids, only it's a lot of fun till you get to the grand kid's house!

Despite all the hoopla, there isn't much difference between the 2 platforms stock as far as performance. The MS3 has more power potential until you start swapping turbos and the ST has a bit better frame, interior, and gas mileage. I'd be happy with either.

shadoquad · 10-05-2012, 09:57 PM

I might wind up buying an ST yet. Don't quite know yet. Have to sit in one with the base seats.

Japanjay · 10-06-2012, 02:00 AM

Sit in one. It is like a lowered ranger. Low, but seat to foot angle like a truck. I couldnt get over it.

370zjames · 10-06-2012, 03:02 AM

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Ask this guy why ppl love their Focus!! Lol

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