11 Months Ago From Standard 180 to a Remapped Stage 2 Little Beast.

[Maverick1980]

Started my little project 11 months ago when I acquired for the first time my Mk7.5 2013 ST180. Been longing to get this super little car, and the price fell just right for me: £3600. I thought, what's the catch? No Catch 2 Owners, and it is almost mint the wheels were curbed, and one has a bent in it the size of a 10p. I said I would take it off the guy's hand for 4k if he got all the wheels reconditioned to factory standard and not to worry about tyres, as I had my mind set on getting the Michelin Pilot Sport 5s. And also get it MOT'ed.

I only spent, I would say, 1k with new mods, which include Turbosmart Booster Gauge, 2 Stage 2+ Vudu Intercooler, Maxton Design around lower extension kit (Spoiler extender, front diffuser, side skirts & rear corner diffuser). Bodywork decals, window decals around Michelin Pilot Sport 5 tyres and Vudu Performance Remapping Tool Kit with Stage 2 Remap Software.

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I had to have her when I first saw this for £3500. I know what you are all thinking: "That been...

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Finished Result September 2024. Low Body extensions are around Maxton Design. Added Window...

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Finally Bought it in July 2024 for my Intercooler upgrade. From Vudu Performance Stage 2+...

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• Apr 1, 2025

Vudu Mapping Tool for Home Tuning - with a Performance Remap Upgrade, with
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[Capri to ST]

Welcome, that's a nice looking car there. How are the Michelin Sport 5s?
Specifically, how is the turn in? I'm thinking about getting them and am looking for a quick agile handling tire, and they are newly available here.

 

[Maverick1980]

Welcome, that's a nice looking car there. How are the Michelin Sport 5s?
Specifically, how is the turn in? I'm thinking about getting them and am looking for a quick agile handling tire, and they are newly available here.

It is a very Grippy, awesome tyre. The whole set cost me £500 minus the Fitting, so about £600. I also had the tracking redone whilst having them done for the amount the tyre cost; tracking is worth it. their 205/40/17

 

[Capri to ST]

It is a very Grippy, awesome tyre. The whole set cost me £500 minus the Fitting, so about £600. I also had the tracking redone whilst having them done for the amount the tyre cost; tracking is worth it. their 205/40/17

Thanks. The quickness, or the turn-in of the steering, is it quick or is it at all mushy? I'm more concerned with that than ultimate grip, because I just drive on the street and probably wouldn't exceed the ultimate grip driving it that way.

 

[M-Sport fan]

It is a very Grippy, awesome tyre. The whole set cost me £500 minus the Fitting, so about £600. I also had the tracking redone whilst having them done for the amount the tyre cost; tracking is worth it. their 205/40/17

Michelin also offers that tire in a 215/40-17 over there and in Europe.

Of course, they would never offer U.S. the same.