Well this wasn't supposed to happen

[Gearbox88m]

Currently in the process of packing and organizing my stuff, as I'm moving to NH early next year. The Lil Fiesta is gonna get lots of use as a tow rig while I'm doing so.

It's still utterly reliable as all hell. It's been 17k miles since I've installed the S280 and all I've done is change the oil. I haven't checked any nuts or bolts. It still bottles my mind that I've had zero issues with it.

I love this car and definitely do not see myself getting rid of it anytime soon, if ever at all.

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[Jabbit]

There is a fairly active Facebook group for RS/ST owners in New England. It's the only reason I have FB.

 

[Gearbox88m]

There is a fairly active Facebook group for RS/ST owners in New England. It's the only reason I have FB.

I'll have to check it out. I'll have plenty of down time so I'll need stuff to do when I'm not working.

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[Jabbit]

I'll have to check it out. I'll have plenty of down time so I'll need stuff to do when I'm not working.

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There are a bunch of opportunities for autox, track days, and car meets. The weather can put a damper on things but there is still stuff to do. A very active drag strip in Epping NH if that's your thing.

 

[Gearbox88m]

There are a bunch of opportunities for autox, track days, and car meets. The weather can put a damper on things but there is still stuff to do. A very active drag strip in Epping NH if that's your thing.

I dabble in a bit of everything. That's good to hear as where I'm at in MD in 10 mins from the drag strip and 25 mins from a round course, and 25 mins from auto-x.

I already have new England dragway on my radar, but wasn't aware of any road courses or an active auto-x scene.

I'll be based out of near Manchester, NH if that matters.

I'll also be bringing my E46 along with the fiesta.

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[Jabbit]

I dabble in a bit of everything. That's good to hear as where I'm at in MD in 10 mins from the drag strip and 25 mins from a round course, and 25 mins from auto-x.

I already have new England dragway on my radar, but wasn't aware of any road courses or an active auto-x scene.

I'll be based out of near Manchester, NH if that matters.

I'll also be bringing my E46 along with the fiesta.

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Nice! Manchester is a good central spot. There are road courses in Loudon, Tamworth, and Canaan, all probably just under an hour from you.

 

[M-Sport fan]

Team O'Neil Rally School is in Dalton, but yeah, that is BIG $$$$ to attend.

 

[Gearbox88m]

Nice! Manchester is a good central spot. There are road courses in Loudon, Tamworth, and Canaan, all probably just under an hour from you.

Well if there're that many options I may have to pick something up to turn into a track car, or maybe get back into track bikes.

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[Gearbox88m]

Gave the ole girl a little wash and wax today. Gotta make sure there's a good layer of protection for the winter months.

Gonna be throwing the winter wheels/tires on soon, but I'll be keeping the dekagrams close as I'm planning to attend the Refrigerator Bowl at Summit Point a few times.

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[kevinatfms]

Gave the ole girl a little wash and wax today. Gotta make sure there's a good layer of protection for the winter months.

Gonna be throwing the winter wheels/tires on soon, but I'll be keeping the dekagrams close as I'm planning to attend the Refrigerator Bowl at Summit Point a few times.

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If you sign up for the GFE events let me know. Ill come join you. I was going to take this year off but if i have another Fiesta to hang with it would be worth it. PM me and let me know. Im in Maryland also, right off 270.

 

[Gearbox88m]

Well, it's settled. I shall be seeing how well the fiesta does on track.

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[Gearbox88m]

Well it was great success.

I should have gotten this thing out on a track sooner cause damn is it fun.

Already registered for the next race, next month, and I'm planning to do the races in Jan and Feb too.

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[M-Sport fan]

Are you moving north after those events, or commuting south to attend them?

 

[Gearbox88m]

Are you moving north after those events, or commuting south to attend them?

Moving north after, not going be moving to NH until the 3rd week of February. Luckily the last even, in February, it the week before

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[Jabbit]

Moving north after, not going be moving to NH until the 3rd week of February. Luckily the last even, in February, it the week before

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Prime snow time up here! About to put my car away until March.

 

[Gearbox88m]

Prime snow time up here! About to put my car away until March.

Yep, which is why I was not thrilled when I found out that's where I was going. But I have absolutely no choice in the matter. Luckily I've got a winter set up for the Fiesta.

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[Jabbit]

Yep, which is why I was not thrilled when I found out that's where I was going. But I have absolutely no choice in the matter. Luckily I've got a winter set up for the Fiesta.

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Awesome once you get up here we will have to meet up in the spring.

 

[Gearbox88m]

Awesome once you get up here we will have to meet up in the spring.

Definitely, there isn't a whole lot of ST related stuff down here, and what is I can't attend. But with my new job I'll have plenty of time.

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[Gearbox88m]

Just ordered some stop tech front rotors, hawk hps pads, and some ATE 200 blue fluid. Gonna be doing a full flush this weekend in preparation for the track day next month.

I had zero issues from the brakes, but 43k miles of driving on the fronts, 23k on the rears, and fluid that is over 4 years old means it's time for a refresh.

Plus it gives me a chance to install the stoptech SS lines I bought years ago.

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[Gearbox88m]

Got the new rotors, pads, and lines installed. Ran into a small snag while flusshing the fluid.

Seems my P/R caliper is on its way out. No fluid is passing through it. Gonna take the caliper apart tomorrow and try and clean it and see if that helps. I already have a new caliper on the way.

As of right now the car is down until I can get the brakes fixed, so I'm hoping I can get it fixed before the next track day.

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