Jeff's 2015 Fiesta ST build thread

[jeff]

i havent noticed drone with mine on the highway, but if i had stock motor mounts and exhaust i bet i would. i mainly hear them while decelerating. thats when theyre the most noticable. these tires are just as good or come close to the best out there in terms of grip, but at their price point, i will only be buying these from now on. even in winter. they heat up very fast. check your pressure before a drive and just drive a few miles normal and check them again. i had one with an nail in it and my tire light came on. i checked the other tires while i was putting air in the low one. after about 3 miles i went from 39 psi to 47 psi. this was around dawn when it was around 70 outside before the sun was shining on the road.

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Will do. Thanks. Dealer set mine at 32 all around and tpms triggered a warning light. Haven't driven much though since I got it back.

What psi do you run and does it keep the low tire pressure light off? I'm setting them at 34 tomorrow.

 

[TheBlackFist]

Will do. Thanks. Dealer set mine at 32 all around and tpms triggered a warning light. Haven't driven much though since I got it back.

What psi do you run and does it keep the low tire pressure light off? I'm setting them at 34 tomorrow.

i put them on the factory specs. 39 front 36 rear, but that is pretty agressive already. im not sure when the light comes on. around 29 or 30 psi i think. if the dealer put them when it was hottest in the day that could be why. theyre very sensative tires to temp. if you can get nitrogen it might work better, but i havent tried....didnt want to pay $20 for the most common element in the atmosphere lol

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[jeff]

i put them on the factory specs. 39 front 36 rear, but that is pretty agressive already. im not sure when the light comes on. around 29 or 30 psi i think. if the dealer put them when it was hottest in the day that could be why. theyre very sensative tires to temp. if you can get nitrogen it might work better, but i havent tried....didnt want to pay $20 for the most common element in the atmosphere lol

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Cool thx. I need to drive them some, just drove straight home from the install in the rain. Often some driving lets it recalibrate and the light should go off. I'm thinking of keeping them a bit underinflated than the 39f36r to get a bit better traction.

Thanks again for the recommendation, I love these tires and look forward to getting some driving in.

 

[jeff]

This week I gassed up and loaded my e30 tune, haven't done that in a couple years because the car is fast enough on 93. Forgot how much quicker 25 more whp is. Dang. Mostly useless before 40mph but still even under 40mph the power comes on much quicker.

 

[jeff]

Drove this car all week....oh the happiness...then gave it a deep clean and hybrid wax today!!!

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[GeorgiaFiesta]

Drove this car all week....oh the happiness...then gave it a deep clean and hybrid wax today!!!

Yeah no kidding - after driving an F150 to work all week and then taking the ST out... truly hard to describe how much fun it is to drive these cars!

 

[M-Sport fan]

Drove this car all week....oh the happiness...then gave it a deep clean and hybrid wax today!!!

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Even if I worked on it for three days straight I could not get mine to look that GREAT!

 

[jeff]

As many know I am selling this car tomorrow. It's going to a new owner who will, I am sure, thoroughly enjoy it. I'll be posting a final FiST video then as a "goodbye".

In the meantime there are 3 wolves in my driveway all wishing for the garage spot the ST currently has...

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[esp_martin]

end of an era; i hope you stay active but regardless i'll toast to you going out on your own terms...instead of an insurance company's

 

[jeff]

SOLD!

Goodbye post/video in another thread!

 

[4DGC]

CRX FTW! I had an 87 and a 89 Si once upon a time. Probably the closest thing I've to the FiST that isn't the FiST. Great little cars but both met untimely, early deaths. Best of luck to you Jeff!

 

[akiraproject24]

Put the new FiST in there! When you get it.

 

[KnockOff]

I can't believe she's gone. Idk why I'm so sad. It's not even my car.

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[jeff]

Aww thanks guys. New owner is enjoying it and I have zero regrets, don't think about it much actually. So many cars to drive and enjoy, so little time. Life is short....do what you love and be thankful for each day, nothing is guaranteed and life is precious.