Ford Focus ST review @ 1000 miles

ZMan8 · 04-15-2013, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

The definition of "sports car" is quite contentious.

I can see that.

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m4a1mustang · 04-15-2013, 12:24 PM

Classic Shamu.

Shamu · 04-15-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Classic Shamu.

I have to go test drive one of these things looks like fun car.

ZMan8 · 04-15-2013, 12:43 PM

s2000 is a better handler because it's a smaller car, that weighs i think 600 lbs less than the Z and has lower center of gravity. Of course it will handle better, just like a Miata handles better as well...basic physics. If the s2000 had v-6 in it and as much interior room as the Z I don't think it would be anywhere near as a good of handler as it is now.

Which brings me to my next point. the s2000, 370z, and ford focus st are meant to be fun cars in different ways:
S2000- light, nimble, great handling go cart feel, rwd, top down fun
370Z - speed/acceleration, with good handling, interior comfort, well balanced fun car.
ford focus - straight line speed, torque, interior comfort>performance, everyday fun car

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-15-2013, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ZMan8

s2000 is a better handler because it's a smaller car, that weighs i think 600 lbs less than the Z and has lower center of gravity. Of course it will handle better, just like a Miata handles better as well...basic physics. If the s2000 had v-6 in it and as much interior room as the Z I don't think it would be anywhere near as a good of handler as it is now.

Which brings me to my next point. the s2000, 370z, and ford focus st are meant to be fun cars in different ways:
S2000- light, nimble, great handling go cart feel, rwd, top down fun
370Z - speed/acceleration, with good handling, interior comfort, well balanced fun car.
ford focus - straight line speed, torque, interior comfort>performance, everyday fun car

And when people muddle different types of sports cars to make bias statements???? That equals...

FANBOY-TROLL

m4a1mustang · 04-15-2013, 07:45 PM

What do you have race weight down to now?

Shamu · 04-15-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

What do you have race weight down to now?

It's at about 2760 now. It will gain a little weight when full cage goes in.

m4a1mustang · 04-15-2013, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Shamu

It's at about 2760 now.

Damn... That's a whale of a difference from stock.

Shamu · 04-15-2013, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Damn... That's a whale of a difference from stock.

If I was doing just an Autocross car pretty sure I could get car to 2550 lbs. but I'm building car capable of doing enduro races so car needs extra cooling, big cage, other safety systems.

Lug · 04-16-2013, 06:36 PM

This is my Focus
This is my Z
One is the family hauler
The other's for me
Both are quite fun
The Z and ST

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-17-2013, 12:59 AM

No tangerine scream, Lug? I'm disappointed in you!

Lug · 04-17-2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

No tangerine scream, Lug? I'm disappointed in you!

I'm way way too old to pull TS off!

04-15-2013, 12:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
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04-15-2013, 12:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
ZMan8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,844 Drives: 10 370z 40th M6 Rep Power: 660	s2000 is a better handler because it's a smaller car, that weighs i think 600 lbs less than the Z and has lower center of gravity. Of course it will handle better, just like a Miata handles better as well...basic physics. If the s2000 had v-6 in it and as much interior room as the Z I don't think it would be anywhere near as a good of handler as it is now. Which brings me to my next point. the s2000, 370z, and ford focus st are meant to be fun cars in different ways: S2000- light, nimble, great handling go cart feel, rwd, top down fun 370Z - speed/acceleration, with good handling, interior comfort, well balanced fun car. ford focus - straight line speed, torque, interior comfort>performance, everyday fun car UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ 2010 370Z 40 Anniv., 6 MT \| Fast Intentions \| Swift Springs \| SPC \| Z1Motorsports \| JWM \| Redline Oils \| 35% Window Tint 2015 Mazda6 \| 370ZChicago: Chicago Area Cars & Coffee

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6964	What do you have race weight down to now? __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

04-16-2013, 06:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 21	This is my Focus This is my Z One is the family hauler The other's for me Both are quite fun The Z and ST m4a1mustang likes this. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

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