What did you do to your Fiesta ST today ?

[RAAMaudio]

My car is 750 miles away waiting for my return and more mods but I did order parts today to build a quality down pipe for the EFR I have on order

 

[Hijinx]

Yesterday. Went from Cobb to MBRP. So sexy.
[video=vimeo;118414875]https://vimeo.com/118414875[/video]

 

[LT Berzerker]

Parked it

 

[no-pistons]

Yesterday. Went from Cobb to MBRP. So sexy.
[video=vimeo;118414875]https://vimeo.com/118414875[/video]

You really like the mbrp better?? I must be getting old and grouchy because the damn thing was pounding my head before I welded in a rear muffler

 

[Hijinx]

You really like the mbrp better?? I must be getting old and grouchy because the damn thing was pounding my head before I welded in a rear muffler

Honestly, it's only slightly louder than my Cobb setup. Now, if I let the rear seats down, it's too much. Thing is I always get a kudos when completing my hearing tests so I guess it's all boils down to preference/tolerance. My biggest issue is drone, seeing that I don't get any while cruising or accelerating (some on decel) I have no worries.

 

[no-pistons]

Honestly, it's only slightly louder than my Cobb setup. Now, if I let the rear seats down, it's too much. Thing is I always get a kudos when completing my hearing tests so I guess it's all boils down to preference/tolerance. My biggest issue is drone, seeing that I don't get any while cruising or accelerating (some on decel) I have no worries.

Strange, that doesn't sound like my exhaust at all. I have drone while 70mph+ cruising, accelerating and decelerating.

 

[terr3nce]

Went to a local body shop to have all the windows tinted.

 

[Hijinx]

Strange, that doesn't sound like my exhaust at all. I have drone while 70mph+ cruising, accelerating and decelerating.

I have the cyborg turbo, ported manifold and catless downpipe so the difference probably lies therein. I think we won't have the same resonant frequencies due to my larger diameter throughout the entire exhaust system.

 

[Sourskittle]

I have the cyborg turbo, ported manifold and catless downpipe so the difference probably lies therein. I think we won't have the same resonant frequencies due to my larger diameter throughout the entire exhaust system.

It def makes a different tone.

 

[shouldbeasy]

Completed my sound deadening project. The back seats are down 99% of the time and so the noise coming from the back was very loud. Hopefully it's a bit quieter now.

 

[rodmoe]

Opened Parts box that came today
Build Thread

 

[MKVIIST]

Looks like you received a bunch of broken parts that you won't be able to use. Please send them to me for disposal. I will glady pay you $100 to cover the shipping.

Opened Parts box that came today
Build Thread

 

[rodmoe]

Looks like you received a bunch of broken parts that you won't be able to use. Please send them to me for disposal. I will glady pay you $100 to cover the shipping.

Hahahahaha I will once they are broken my Friend

 

[BoostBumps]

Opened Parts box that came today
Build Thread

 

[RAAMaudio]

Shouldbeasy,


Now you need to finish the deadening
Nice work but I wish you had seen my HOW TO guide in my site, raamaudio.com.

If you line it with some ensolite foam it will be far better.

In fact less mat and Ensolite combined, per the HOW TO guide on my website would of saved some time and weight.

Matt products are needed but only serve a limited purpose and do little to help on already solid surfaces so I only use it as needed to seal up access holes like the ones under the hatch trim panels, doors, pillar holes, and on resonate prone areas.

Then I use Ensolite over most everything I can get to including back of trim panels, hard surfaces under seats, under the dash, etc....

So you know I have a pretty good idea of this I have shipped tens of thousands of orders around the world for 15+ years, have been a competitor and judge, know many of the all time top installers, guided quite a few into winning world titles and wrote at least 1 million emails helping others decide what will work the best and have the best customer service reputation in the industry.

I most highly recommend adding Ensolite, it will make a big improvement over the work you have done.

I am retired, this is meant as a helpful post far more than a sales pitch, I promise

Sincerely
Rick

 

[RAAMaudio]

Rodmoe,

VERY COOL, CONGRATS

Mind sharing the cost on that kit minus the turbo since you already had it?

I will be sporting an EFR before long as well but starting with an adapter to install the turbo on the stock ported manifold. If that does not do quite what I want I am considering building a very compact as equal length manifold as possible to still fit the new DP I am going to build.

Looking forward to getting to see the results on your install, Matt at Panda would love to tune it for you, he has an EFR on his Focus and has been dying to tune one on the FiST.

Damn I wish I was home so I could start my EFR build!!!!!!

Fun times ahead for us both
Rick

 

[rodmoe]

To all
I can not say on the price but I can put you in touch with The person I was working with lets just say I paid less than list minus the turbo of course and all the silly postage...
Here is my contact person at PERON Charlie Orpen charlie@peron-automotive.co.uk Please contact him with regards to pricing and shipping as I am not at liberty to say exactly per our agreement. If you want feel free to mention this forum and where you heard it.
Yes it should be a Fun Spring/Summer...

 

[shouldbeasy]

Shouldbeasy,


Now you need to finish the deadening
Nice work but I wish you had seen my HOW TO guide in my site, raamaudio.com.

If you line it with some ensolite foam it will be far better.

In fact less mat and Ensolite combined, per the HOW TO guide on my website would of saved some time and weight.

Matt products are needed but only serve a limited purpose and do little to help on already solid surfaces so I only use it as needed to seal up access holes like the ones under the hatch trim panels, doors, pillar holes, and on resonate prone areas.

Then I use Ensolite over most everything I can get to including back of trim panels, hard surfaces under seats, under the dash, etc....

So you know I have a pretty good idea of this I have shipped tens of thousands of orders around the world for 15+ years, have been a competitor and judge, know many of the all time top installers, guided quite a few into winning world titles and wrote at least 1 million emails helping others decide what will work the best and have the best customer service reputation in the industry.

I most highly recommend adding Ensolite, it will make a big improvement over the work you have done.

I am retired, this is meant as a helpful post far more than a sales pitch, I promise

Sincerely
Rick

Thanks for the heads up on Ensolite - I'm not a crazy audiophile, just enjoy a solid sounding system with as little rattle as possible! Plus, having the sound deadening helps with the gravel noise which i'm not a big fan of.

Any input is appreciated - I think the reason we post pics is for the feedback we receive.

 

[BoostBumps]

Lathe Werks Black Copolymer Shift Knob for Fiesta ST

Installed new Lathe Werks Copolymer Shift Knob

http://lathewerks.com/shop/product_info.php?cPath=41_70&products_id=342

Custom Specs:

- Copolymer material (will not get hot or cold)
- 2.0" diameter for comfortable size
- 6 large grooves around knob for improved grip
- Smooth black luster finish
- Internal threading provides a quick screw-on installation
- Strong strip-resistant brass threads
- Recess underneath allows for reverse gear function

Installed:



Underside:



Comparisons (Lathe Werks vs. Stock vs. Cobb)

 

[terr3nce]

I finally decided to get the Borla catback. I have no plan to upgrade my exhaust yet but the sales rep from 4wheelonline offered me a good price on Borla. I'm excited to have it installed.