Newbies Say Hello - Page 2

Hideo · 10-01-2006, 11:40 AM

...*blows into mic" ...tap, tap ...is this thing on? <screeching feedback ...then crickets>

waynne · 10-01-2006, 12:10 PM

Hi Hideo, Apologies for delay in replying to you - I can't move this thread into the Ford forum - the board is not that complex!

You are right that the engine is running pretty much at the maximum. I would avoid an induction kit like the plague on this model you will end up losing loads of low end torque - you are much better off with a panel air filter. A chip will make a big difference too but you are looking at losing some reliability.

Brakes can use some attention even if you only fit uprated pads (Greenstuff or blackdiamond) - I'll warn you now that unless the uprated pads are warm they will feel slightly worse than standard! If I were you i'd enjoy the car as it is for a while and then uprate it later when you know what the weak areas of the car are.

Hideo · 11-01-2006, 12:40 PM

Thanks for confirming my suspicions Wayne.

Could you recommend a good replacement panel air filter? As I haven't picked the car up yet (hopefully next weekend - it's interstate), I assume the ST170 currently uses a panel air filter? If so, great!

Are the uprated brake pads you mention metal composites or a new compound thingy? I will investigate some prices. Either way, sounds like good advice, much appreciated.

I do plan to just enjoy it as is ...I'm sure I will love it. Even though I've never even driven one (test drove a zetec and loved it), I'm pretty sure it's exactly what i'm looking for. Not after the fastest car on the road, but a good balance between chassis and motor. Everything I've read on the ST170 suggests it is exactly that.

waynne · 11-01-2006, 12:57 PM

You will love the car. The EBC Greenstuff pads are a special compound and now have a quicker wearing in coating and low brake dust formular but I'm not sure of compound specifics they don't give that away on the EBC site. Panel air filters - I use Piper-X but the K&N filters are equally good.

I'm very jealous of you - be sure to tell us about your first impressions of driving it.

Hideo · 11-01-2006, 01:22 PM

Cheers Wayne ...first drive will be heading back to melbourne from sydney. I'm going to spread the trip over 2 days to "soak it all in". I'm so pumped. Hell man, I've even been sucking lemons to try get rid of the perpetual stupid grin on my dial.

palf · 12-01-2006, 06:31 PM

hi, just joined up, thought id introduce myself, im ste, livin in manchester n currently a uni student livin in leeds. hello all

palf · 12-01-2006, 06:32 PM

n i currently drive a hyundai accent 1.3i n lookin to modd it within the near future. need help tho for looking for parts. any help would be grateful

Freddie · 12-01-2006, 10:14 PM

Welcome aboard 'ste' (?) can I ask where that name has originated from?

If I don't know I wont remember it and end up calling you 'palf' all the time..

What is the current spec of your Accent? Any modification work done so far? How much are you looking to spend? Thought about saving your money for a new car. (That was not intentionally offensive, just can't imagine Accent's to be particularly tuneable)

Albatjov · 13-01-2006, 06:04 AM

Hi all , I am Ahmed from egypt

and am driving Fiat Punto MKII with the lancia delta HF 1.6 turbocharged engine

waynne · 13-01-2006, 08:37 AM

Sorry - chaps - been away for a day!! Work I'm afraid! Just to say welcome to palf. Accent 1.3i's do not have many parts for tuning but that doesn't mean you can't tune it up. The whole concept of tuning is to make the car more fun, more personalised, and better than the factory. Mitsubishi engine swaps and addition of a turbo are possibilities. Adding Nos is cheaper.

Big Hello to Albatjov in Egypt - please post in the Fiat forum to tell us all about the engine swap - I bet it was a lot of hard work but well worth the effort! Hows the tuning scene in Egypt?

Isamu · 13-01-2006, 12:41 PM

Sorry I have not been online for a while I have been real busy with my new job and also I have been away on holiday as well. Now I am back I can't wait I will be going to quite a few car shows this year so I will have a lot to report and photos to show you all as well.

BASSJUNKI · 27-01-2006, 03:53 PM

HI MY NAME IS BASSJUNKI JUST SIGNED UP HOW U ALL DOIN

the_names_james · 29-01-2006, 01:01 AM

Hi, you can see my name
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From Reigate* in Surrey, UK and i drive a Swift GTi:

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Freddie · 29-01-2006, 09:02 AM

Nice to meet you!

Me and Nick (faze932) are both form Surrey too

Where abouts are you?

It would be cool if you could post some more pics of your car in Members Rides and tell us a little more about the spec.. Looks really nice though!

Freddie.

Hideo · 29-01-2006, 01:54 PM

I finally picked up my new ride this weekend from Sydney and drove it back to Melbourne ...and it is absolutely fantastic!

I promised Waynne I would post my first impressions, so here goes.

ENGINE: The 2.0 ltr duratec is an amazing piece of machinery. When I first drove it, I was not sure what I thought of the engine performance (as the seller was sitting beside me - and fair enough too) ...it wasn't until I was alone in the car that I saw what the engine is capable of. Driven softly, it is smooth as silk - with moderate performance in the low rev range. Get the revs up and the engine hits form. Keep the revs up in the car and it literally transforms it into a "pure fun" machine - it bloody hammers. I really like this aspect to the car, it is like two cars in one.

HANDLING: Speechless ...I am agog at how well this car handles. Stunning.

APPEARANCE: Again, speechless ...the car looks absolutely amazing.

I haven't really tested out the Traction control yet but plan to head to either the great ocean road or the black spur as soon as I get a chance to "push" things a little - stay tuned for my report on this.

My first impressions have exceeded my expectations ...just wow. I love this machine.

Cheers all

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