**Edit** More pictures added, post #17.
Some of you know that I have been (not so) patiently waiting since late January for Ford to build my Focus ST. I ordered it January 26th, and took delivery last Friday, March 22. I took a few quick pictures this weekend before my appointment for tinting and clear bra application this morning. I will have the car back tomorrow morning, and plan to get some better pics then.
I opted for the ST3 package with a moonroof. The ST3 package adds things like full leather heated Recaro seats, heated mirrors, HID headlamps, exterior LED accent lighting, ambient interior lighting, navigation, upgraded Sony stereo with sub, etc. I paid $28,500 total, including a Ford PremiumCare 7 year/125,000 mile extended warranty. It is my very first NEW car ever. It was my graduation gift to myself.
So far I've got about 300 miles on it, up from 35 at delivery. I could develop a serious addiction to this car. It is almost unbelievably nimble, and the power is great. I don't feel any body roll at all - it feels like it's completely flat and planted in every turn I've thrown at it so far. The turbo lag is almost nonexistent, and the torque is noticeable and smooth. The suspension is a bit firmer than my SVT (with full BAT kit) but not harsh at all. The seats are very supportive, and the leather is of pretty good quality. The shifter feels good. The steering is quick, and has a good solid feel. The steering wheel has great leather on it, and has a bit of give when you squeeze it. The HID headlights are very attractive, especially with the LED strip, and they put out great light. It's got cool turning lamps that activate when you turn the wheel at low speeds to illuminate curbs and corners. I'm still getting used to My Ford Touch and Sync. The stereo sounds pretty good - not shake your teeth out thumpy, but it has good depth. The tires are a little noisier than I'm used to, and they're a summer-only compound, so I haven't gotten too crazy with them yet.
I'm planning on modifying several things - some quickly, and some over a longer term. I have a rear motor mount from an E-Focus ready to go it, along with different fog light bulbs and a Green filter. I would like the exhaust to be a bit more aggressive - it's much quieter than I'm used to. I might install a short-shifter kit with upgraded bushings. There is a larger FMIC available, which along with a downpipe, CAI, and turbo-back exhaust upgrades power to 266 hp/335 tq at the wheels - that's on my list for the long-term.
I spent about three hours yesterday washing, clay-barring, and detailing, but didn't take any pictures afterward because it was freezing and almost dark. I will take some tomorrow when I get it picked up from the tint shop. These pictures are not great - taken with my cell phone on the first day, after a quick spray-down but with no wax.
I will post up more pictures when I've got her back tomorrow!
Some of you know that I have been (not so) patiently waiting since late January for Ford to build my Focus ST. I ordered it January 26th, and took delivery last Friday, March 22. I took a few quick pictures this weekend before my appointment for tinting and clear bra application this morning. I will have the car back tomorrow morning, and plan to get some better pics then.
I opted for the ST3 package with a moonroof. The ST3 package adds things like full leather heated Recaro seats, heated mirrors, HID headlamps, exterior LED accent lighting, ambient interior lighting, navigation, upgraded Sony stereo with sub, etc. I paid $28,500 total, including a Ford PremiumCare 7 year/125,000 mile extended warranty. It is my very first NEW car ever. It was my graduation gift to myself.
So far I've got about 300 miles on it, up from 35 at delivery. I could develop a serious addiction to this car. It is almost unbelievably nimble, and the power is great. I don't feel any body roll at all - it feels like it's completely flat and planted in every turn I've thrown at it so far. The turbo lag is almost nonexistent, and the torque is noticeable and smooth. The suspension is a bit firmer than my SVT (with full BAT kit) but not harsh at all. The seats are very supportive, and the leather is of pretty good quality. The shifter feels good. The steering is quick, and has a good solid feel. The steering wheel has great leather on it, and has a bit of give when you squeeze it. The HID headlights are very attractive, especially with the LED strip, and they put out great light. It's got cool turning lamps that activate when you turn the wheel at low speeds to illuminate curbs and corners. I'm still getting used to My Ford Touch and Sync. The stereo sounds pretty good - not shake your teeth out thumpy, but it has good depth. The tires are a little noisier than I'm used to, and they're a summer-only compound, so I haven't gotten too crazy with them yet.
I'm planning on modifying several things - some quickly, and some over a longer term. I have a rear motor mount from an E-Focus ready to go it, along with different fog light bulbs and a Green filter. I would like the exhaust to be a bit more aggressive - it's much quieter than I'm used to. I might install a short-shifter kit with upgraded bushings. There is a larger FMIC available, which along with a downpipe, CAI, and turbo-back exhaust upgrades power to 266 hp/335 tq at the wheels - that's on my list for the long-term.
I spent about three hours yesterday washing, clay-barring, and detailing, but didn't take any pictures afterward because it was freezing and almost dark. I will take some tomorrow when I get it picked up from the tint shop. These pictures are not great - taken with my cell phone on the first day, after a quick spray-down but with no wax.
I will post up more pictures when I've got her back tomorrow!
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And almost the same HP! But sadly, you win everything else..... 
