Focus ST - who's run one? - SRT Forums

TomC3 · 09-30-2012, 07:39 AM

now that they are "out in the wild"...anyone run one? I've seen a few time slips - mid 14s at 95-96 mph.

A-Town SRT · 09-30-2012, 08:45 AM

I haven't seen one yet but it sounds like they're slower.

enginjoe · 09-30-2012, 09:01 AM

Whoah, that slow? I just got through renting an ecoboost Edge for two weeks (same motor as ST) and that thing was pretty quick and a bunch heavier than the ST is supposed to be. Have any mags tested the thing yet?

A-Town SRT · 09-30-2012, 09:09 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by enginjoe

Whoah, that slow? I just got through renting an ecoboost Edge for two weeks (same motor as ST) and that thing was pretty quick and a bunch heavier than the ST is supposed to be. Have any mags tested the thing yet?

You would think 9 years later car manufactures would be building much faster turbo 4's than the nsrt4.

enginjoe · 09-30-2012, 09:22 AM

I would think that would be an immediate fail to release a slower car. I'm telling you after driving the turbo Edge for two weeks, I' would be surprised to find out the ST is going to be slower. I already own a Focus titanium for the wife's DD and it is a nice car...all it needs is around a hundred more horsepower.

burks · 09-30-2012, 03:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by A-Town SRT

You would think 9 years later car manufactures would be building much faster turbo 4's than the nsrt4.

Emissions I bet.

Rhunter · 09-30-2012, 05:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by TomC3

now that they are "out in the wild"...anyone run one? I've seen a few time slips - mid 14s at 95-96 mph.

That's what my Stock GTI runs.

Oh, through an auto.

Cor430vette · 09-30-2012, 07:21 PM

Well I will gladly roll up on one of these POS...

TomC3 · 10-01-2012, 05:09 AM

go to focusst.org - there were 2 time slips, and I'm sure there are others out there by now. Granted, the cars are brand new, so owners may be a bit more careful than later on.....and no idea how they perform in a roll-race. post up when someone gets in a stoplight run!

FunWheelDrive · 10-01-2012, 10:58 AM

I've driven a few. The power delivery is a lot smoother compared to the srt-4. I also preferred the seats and steering wheel over my car too.

The car handles great for being FWD, but the weight difference between the ST and SRT-4 was very noticeable to me.

I think its a very solid car for a great price. I would say that its better than the SRT-4 in almost every way(as it should be since its almost 10 years newer).

enginjoe · 10-01-2012, 11:05 AM

Anyone know what kind of turbo is on there and what it's capabilities are?

BigMac · 10-02-2012, 02:24 AM

I've seen a few dyno sheets that give ~230 hp and ~280 ft/lbs on new, stock STs.

However, SCT has reportedly already cracked the ECU and there's a new tune giving 253 hp and 323 ft/lbs at 2400 rpm.

Also just spotted a few runs by a stock ST with no lightening, etc., with slips of 14.3-14.6 and 99+ mph.

808ACRSRT4 · 10-02-2012, 03:22 AM

Wow...n I thought that the srt had high torque numbers...is the sct flash with supporting mods?

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JmalB · 10-02-2012, 05:52 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by FunWheelDrive

I've driven a few. The power delivery is a lot smoother compared to the srt-4. I also preferred the seats and steering wheel over my car too.

The car handles great for being FWD, but the weight difference between the ST and SRT-4 was very noticeable to me.

I think its a very solid car for a great price. I would say that its better than the SRT-4 in almost every way(as it should be since its almost 10 years newer).

This covers just about every hot compact on the market today. Smoother power delivery, better handling but ultimately not as fast in a straight line. Partially due to weight. Generally speaking better all around cars.

enginjoe · 10-02-2012, 08:04 AM

COBB Tuning's Focus ST - Info, Status, Dyno Results, etc!

Interesting. After break in the power goes up and this in on a mustang dyno, so the numbers are pretty decent. Once these cars get to the track in capable hands, I'm thinking they will be really close to and maybe above the nsrt performance.

09-30-2012, 07:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
TomC3 SRTforums Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Member Number: 35913 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,197	Focus ST - who's run one? now that they are "out in the wild"...anyone run one? I've seen a few time slips - mid 14s at 95-96 mph.

09-30-2012, 09:01 AM	#3 (permalink)
enginjoe SRTforums Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Member Number: 3797 Location: Tucson Posts: 5,053	Whoah, that slow? I just got through renting an ecoboost Edge for two weeks (same motor as ST) and that thing was pretty quick and a bunch heavier than the ST is supposed to be. Have any mags tested the thing yet? __________________ 2003 SRT-4 Silver, AGP GT3076R on E85 DD! Was 478hp/508tq ----> Now ??? 2002 Camaro SS M6, going N/A...

09-30-2012, 09:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
enginjoe SRTforums Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Member Number: 3797 Location: Tucson Posts: 5,053	I would think that would be an immediate fail to release a slower car. I'm telling you after driving the turbo Edge for two weeks, I' would be surprised to find out the ST is going to be slower. I already own a Focus titanium for the wife's DD and it is a nice car...all it needs is around a hundred more horsepower. __________________ 2003 SRT-4 Silver, AGP GT3076R on E85 DD! Was 478hp/508tq ----> Now ??? 2002 Camaro SS M6, going N/A...

09-30-2012, 05:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rhunter SRTforums Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Member Number: 36794 Location: LOCASH Posts: 10,489	Quote: Originally Posted by TomC3 now that they are "out in the wild"...anyone run one? I've seen a few time slips - mid 14s at 95-96 mph. That's what my Stock GTI runs. Oh, through an auto. __________________ Nunca Levanta! EL RALFO RACING.COM "A Lotta turbo, Small motor, and a GO pedal!!!"

09-30-2012, 07:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cor430vette SRTforums Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Member Number: 78320 Location: constant flux Posts: 1,261	Well I will gladly roll up on one of these POS... __________________ The mind creates a false mind-made self that casts a shadow of fear and suffering... 2008 black Corvette / 2004 black SRT4 Owned 2004 and 2005 SRT4 both sold...this is my 3rd friggin one...what the fugs wrong with me?? http://www.srtforums.com/forums/f169...l-help-634159/ http://www.srtforums.com/forums/f75/...w-pics-630960/ http://www.srtforums.com/forums/f25/...ummary-569367/

09-30-2012, 08:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
A-Town SRT SRTforums Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Member Number: 46710 Location: A-Town Posts: 2,199	I haven't seen one yet but it sounds like they're slower.

09-30-2012, 09:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
A-Town SRT SRTforums Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Member Number: 46710 Location: A-Town Posts: 2,199	Quote: Originally Posted by enginjoe Whoah, that slow? I just got through renting an ecoboost Edge for two weeks (same motor as ST) and that thing was pretty quick and a bunch heavier than the ST is supposed to be. Have any mags tested the thing yet? You would think 9 years later car manufactures would be building much faster turbo 4's than the nsrt4.

09-30-2012, 03:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
burks SRTforums Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Member Number: 18423 Location: Mansfield, Ohio Posts: 1,084	Quote: Originally Posted by A-Town SRT You would think 9 years later car manufactures would be building much faster turbo 4's than the nsrt4. Emissions I bet.

10-01-2012, 05:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
TomC3 SRTforums Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Member Number: 35913 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,197	time slips on focusst.org go to focusst.org - there were 2 time slips, and I'm sure there are others out there by now. Granted, the cars are brand new, so owners may be a bit more careful than later on.....and no idea how they perform in a roll-race. post up when someone gets in a stoplight run!

10-01-2012, 10:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
FunWheelDrive SRTforums Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Member Number: 34041 Location: Napa/SF Posts: 5,101	I've driven a few. The power delivery is a lot smoother compared to the srt-4. I also preferred the seats and steering wheel over my car too. The car handles great for being FWD, but the weight difference between the ST and SRT-4 was very noticeable to me. I think its a very solid car for a great price. I would say that its better than the SRT-4 in almost every way(as it should be since its almost 10 years newer). __________________

10-01-2012, 11:05 AM	#11 (permalink)
enginjoe SRTforums Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Member Number: 3797 Location: Tucson Posts: 5,053	Anyone know what kind of turbo is on there and what it's capabilities are? __________________ 2003 SRT-4 Silver, AGP GT3076R on E85 DD! Was 478hp/508tq ----> Now ??? 2002 Camaro SS M6, going N/A...

10-02-2012, 02:24 AM	#12 (permalink)
BigMac SRTforums Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Member Number: 18060 Location: MD Posts: 884	I've seen a few dyno sheets that give ~230 hp and ~280 ft/lbs on new, stock STs. However, SCT has reportedly already cracked the ECU and there's a new tune giving 253 hp and 323 ft/lbs at 2400 rpm. Also just spotted a few runs by a stock ST with no lightening, etc., with slips of 14.3-14.6 and 99+ mph. __________________ 2004... ..ARL ~ CGS ~ GWA Last edited by BigMac; 10-02-2012 at 02:33 AM.

10-02-2012, 03:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
808ACRSRT4 SRTforums Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Member Number: 90635 Location: hawaii Posts: 267	Wow...n I thought that the srt had high torque numbers...is the sct flash with supporting mods? PG86100 using AutoGuide.C

10-02-2012, 05:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
JmalB SRTforums Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Member Number: 6784 Location: Tucson, Az Posts: 13,330	Quote: Originally Posted by FunWheelDrive I've driven a few. The power delivery is a lot smoother compared to the srt-4. I also preferred the seats and steering wheel over my car too. The car handles great for being FWD, but the weight difference between the ST and SRT-4 was very noticeable to me. I think its a very solid car for a great price. I would say that its better than the SRT-4 in almost every way(as it should be since its almost 10 years newer). This covers just about every hot compact on the market today. Smoother power delivery, better handling but ultimately not as fast in a straight line. Partially due to weight. Generally speaking better all around cars. __________________ R.I.P. Gregory Brewer 01/31/51-07/01/12 Loud pipes and other myths. Quote: Originally Posted by essareteesicks Your e-penis is a mighty e-beast and feared by e-tribes everywhere. Quote: Originally Posted by ILLJIM69 and for the record............i fail!!!!!!!!!! jim

10-02-2012, 08:04 AM	#15 (permalink)
enginjoe SRTforums Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Member Number: 3797 Location: Tucson Posts: 5,053	COBB Tuning's Focus ST - Info, Status, Dyno Results, etc! Interesting. After break in the power goes up and this in on a mustang dyno, so the numbers are pretty decent. Once these cars get to the track in capable hands, I'm thinking they will be really close to and maybe above the nsrt performance. __________________ 2003 SRT-4 Silver, AGP GT3076R on E85 DD! Was 478hp/508tq ----> Now ??? 2002 Camaro SS M6, going N/A...

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