Calling ALL Ford Focus ST Owners!

[@FitmentIndustries]

Find out the perfect fitment for your Ford Focus ST! 👇 www.fitmentindustries.com/gallery

[@Fishman1234.]

Shame you guys didn't get the mk2 st proper animal

[@fritzjean-philippe2464]

For the new ST owners the most important mods: catch can, intercooler, better spark plugs, tune, down pipe (if you’d like), short shifter, suspension, rear motor mount. After that it’s your canvas

[@levidaniels585]

I need a catch can. Is there any specific brand you recommend? (I know they all do the same thing tho)

[@BurtonRider90210]

@@levidaniels585Damond catch can

[@drsipp407]

@@levidaniels585mishimoto

[@Microphunktv-jb3kj]

@ 320hp ST already needs chassis mods , engine wants to jump out of the car lol suspension will be super expensive if u dont want ur car wobbling ; )) stainless ones cost like 4k$

[@fritzjean-philippe2464]

@@Microphunktv-jb3kj rear motor mount & passenger motor mount or just bushing, lowering springs and you can call it a day for $600. I went fortune autos with custom spring rates and swift springs for $1500, end links, your choice of bracing and your still below $2500. You honestly don’t need anything crazy unless it’s a track only car.

[@repapeti98]

An important note to everyone who's picking up their new project car: No matter what you do to it, some people will hate it but that doesn't mean it's tasteful or properly executed.

[@FitmentIndustries]

EXACTLY. Its your car, do whatever you feel with it! -Edgar

[@2010ngojo]

Let them hate. It's your car anyways.

[@djhero0071]

Do you mean “that doesn’t mean it’s *not* tasteful or properly executed”?

[@bravenewwrld1913]

@@djhero0071 Have a great example of this lol saw a stanced focus, the issue wasn't that it was stanced but that it was poorly done. The alignment was awful between rear and front wheels and the car was very noticeably crab walking XD

[@djhero0071]

No. I mean I think @rapapeti wrote their comment wrong. At least I think they didn’t mean to write it the way they originally did. The message still gets across though (and man, I’ve never heard of a car crab walking)

[@erikvanegas7109]

Me and my wife just sold our/her ST. It was high mileage and we wanted to get rid of the loan especially and the current state of the market was very good for that. Still have my RS and will never sell it though.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Any issues with the RS? Whats all done to it?! Make sure to add it to the gallery if you have a nice setup! -Edgar www.fitmentindustries.com/add-wheel-offset

[@ReticentIndignation]

Excellent daily driver for some fun on the way to work. Decent mpg, manual, agile, looks aggressive. I went with Konig Hypergrams carbon with the machined lip, much more aggressive stance and lighter too.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Ayeee make sure you add it up to the gallery if you haven’t done so homie! 🙏🏽 -Edgar

[@jasonheneghan98]

I just bought a 2016 ST2 about 3 months ago and it came lowered on eibach springs and artisa kinetics on it! I freaking love the setup

[@FitmentIndustries]

OH HELL YEAH! Hope you enjoy that thing homie! 🤘🤘🤘 -Edgar

[@jessebudelman]

I love my Tomei catback Exhaust, sounds sooooo good with the natural burbles, and noticed a lot of pop and bangs when I installed my TiAL bov. Love this platform

[@adalbertosantiagopagan8738]

I had a 2017 ST2 and had to sell it because my financial situation changed and I regret selling it every single day and it's been like a year. I wish I could go back in time, but hoping to get back on track financially and I'm eyeing up a Fiesta ST

[@luisbahena4080]

I have a 2014 focus st 😤🤟 with rotiforms tmbs, injen intake, mishimoto intercooler, borla exhaust and bilstein coilovers.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Do you have it up in the gallery homie?! Sounds like a nice build! -Edgar www.fitmentindustries.com/add-wheel-offset

[@hjjr-se5jv]

I bought mine new in 2018 and I really like it. People have different ideas of what they want to do with their ST's and that's good. I'm more into the external body mods than modifying the engine...I'm good with the way it came from the factory. They're fun cars to drive...I'm now at 64,000 miles, and no issues!

[@KidYouRage]

I’m bout to buy a used 40k miles one. Same year 2018! A year later have you had any occurring issues yet?

[@hjjr-se5jv]

@@KidYouRage No big issues. Just replaced battery and spark plugs after 5 years. That's about it. Stay away from all that crazy stuff people like to do that I don't think adds real power to the engine and you'll be good to go.

[@hjjr-se5jv]

@@KidYouRage No engine issues just basic maintenace from the time i drove it off the show room floor. Great car.

[@hjjr-se5jv]

@@KidYouRage Now at 90,000 miles. Changed battery, fluids, spark plugs, rear struts and brakes...no other issues. Car runs like the day I bought it.

[@ucfian]

wish i owned a st. they’re so fun

[@FitmentIndustries]

Can still find one! Getchu one homie. -Edgar

[@ScreamoCat]

Look for a 2005 zx4 st

[@justacarguy1072]

@@ScreamoCat proud owner of one, had a 03 svt. Both are great loved the 6speed in the svt hope to find another but the 5speed in the st's were more durable. Still I see nothing wrong with zetec vs duratec for these year focus's 03-07. Lots an lots of differences though these years shop carefully lol.

[@ScreamoCat]

@@justacarguy1072 yes, I would say one with a 2.3l and 5 speed bc they're much more durable and reliable, plus timing chain>timing belt imo

[@dustintaber]

Honestly I don’t see why people get new wheels for the ST. The stock ones look the best in my opinion. Mine is silver and so are the wheels and I think if I was to get it repainted someday, I would get both the body and the wheels painted the factory tangerine scream color.

[@FitmentIndustries]

There’s just other options too! Fifteen52s look good on them I feel, but matted of opinion! -Edgar

[@ville6338]

One thing that most people seem to forget is that the ST is not a hatchback. They also made a wagon version

[@reetsheet7340]

I got a 400+ whp fiesta running g26-660 it’s a blast let me tell you

[@darrendent8288]

@0:25 GTI and MS3 owners like "Am I a joke to you?"

[@FitmentIndustries]

😵😵😵 -Edgar

[@DJJOOLZDE]

The Focus ST is a gentlemen's car. I'm 39, owned mine for over 2 years now after upgrading from a Fiesta ST, and bought it used from a 70+ year old. It's not always for the youth!.

[@FitmentIndustries]

The car for all generations of people! -Edgar

[@Deez276]

Definitely not just for the youth. I bought my first ST in 2013 at 38. I bought my second one in 2015. In 2018 I bought my Race Red RS. Been wasting gas from red light to red light ever since 🤣🤣🤣.

[@novinnovations4026]

I just want ST owners to stop trying to race my Cobalt SS every time we cross paths, i'm just tryin to cruise man!

[@FitmentIndustries]

All about the cruise life 👌🏽 -Edgar

[@bawlout9367]

My ST3 MK3 ST is a Gem. My Tangerine Scream Colored paint turns heads all day. its stage 3 and puts alot of people to shame. JST Tuning should be your go to for flash tuning. OH i almost forgot the leather recaros and dual climate control is amazi g. in saving up to go big turbo shortly

[@FitmentIndustries]

Lets gooo! What do you have for wheels and do you have it up on our gallery?! We'd love to see it! -Edgar www.fitmentindustries.com/add-wheel-offset

[@bawlout9367]

@@FitmentIndustries i have a set of wherls from axis(bbs look alikes) i have plenty of pics of my car. im sponsored by mishimoto as well and stay active in the community. and ill shoot you guys some pics. maybe we could colab

[@johnurdialez5435]

Bought in last may love It but check for problems like leaky shift tower change trans fluid both motor mounts went bad with more power but love my awr rear mount and get a downpipe and intercooler don’t run the Cobb tune for long there is other tuner boxes but use Cobb and go with edge tuning or stratified for more cost effective if more power you need a a different bov and run a true boost line the car has what is a vent to the cabin for more noise and becomes annoying when you get a exhaust go to meets there are a lot of guys pushing the platform but whatever you don’t boost below 3 grand in 5th or 6th your ring lands will go out and you’ll need a engine but also get a catch can set up these gdi engines will get a lot of carbon on valves and will help with that and they love to change spark plug gaps after a while change after every 2 oil changes for max performance and go a step colder with ngk plugs

[@chriscarr9171]

Have a 2013 ST which is an ace motor. ST 🇬🇧 UK !

[@racefeen22p]

I heeded the call. Glad I did.

[@VexyST3]

I would also add a sound symposer kit, I installed the boomba (Still stock exhaust, no res). It was a little boring, just after being used to the induction noise the symposer gives, but when I was WOT I liked it more. It way more raw noise, and supposedly it creates drone with an exhaust. So remove it!

[@FitmentIndustries]

This is good to know! -Edgar

[@Racer-M]

Isnt the flaps actually for getting the engine to operating temperatures quicker? As thats healthier for the motor long term? Never heard it was for awro purposes. These cars were built in germany and shipped to the us. From what i understand the flaps are for cold weather climates where it would be beneficial to have your engine reach operating temperatures quickier. I guess both or one could be true, the cold weather just made alot of sense. Where as, for aero purposes it really doesnt.. "the path of least resistance". You would be pushing air instead of letting it flow, which sounds like worse gas mileage🤷‍♂️. Maybe some can gemme a link? :) -2018FocusST3

[@Jonny05modesto]

Good video!! Thanks for the information!!

[@FitmentIndustries]

Thanks for stopping by! -Edgar

[@stinklord6528]

If you lower your ST you NEED a new skid plate. It comes with a dumb ass felt skid sheet type thing. If you don’t swap that out you’ll be scraping your engine on the first speed bump you come across

[@FitmentIndustries]

Made that mistake with my Gold R32 before i sent the oil pan to the moon. 🥲🥲🥲 -Edgar

[@stinklord6528]

@@FitmentIndustries riparoni brother. You get it sorted out?

[@joshstane5926]

Bruh... the thumbnail ST is for sale near me.... 🤯

[@Dan-oj2dg]

Ford fiesta content pls

[@Samhir]

i saw the title and went "aw fuck whatd i do now?"

[@FitmentIndustries]

The answer is yes to it all. -Edgar

[@JuanJuarez-xo8vk]

Ayooo is anybody selling a passenger Fog light bezel for the 2016-2018 models?

[@trevorcope531]

Do the fiesta st

[@MrLense]

It's a shame US car culture is that everyone drives Big Trucks, Big SUVs, Saloons, V8s and autos. Not a market conducive to Hatchbacks unlike Asia and especially in Europe.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Europes market is just a balance of goods! -Edgar

[@MrLense]

@@FitmentIndustries indeed, I'm sorry you guys don't get to enjoy the greats of hot hatches from the original GTis, Megane RS's, Seat Cupra, GR Yaris, etc.

[@FitmentIndustries]

😩😩😩 -Edgar

[@mt600f4]

How did you guys know? I just got my focus st last week!!!

[@FitmentIndustries]

How are you liking it so far?! -Edgar

[@AZACKAL]

Lol im painting my v70R tangerine scream inspired by the focus st lol. Therefore makes it honorary focus st 😂

[@FitmentIndustries]

💥💥💥💥 -Edgar

[@jeremyswalley8625]

Be spanking and gapping em erywhere !! Mustang Gt Baby!!!

[@FitmentIndustries]

Oh snaaappp! -Edgar

[@tylerkilarski5831]

This video makes me wish I didn't sell my ST

[@FitmentIndustries]

What have you moved on to now? -Edgar

[@pierstonsalinas940]

Only bad thing about it, It’s not AWD 😭

[@neilschlemeel5751]

Not being able to rotate tires side to side is just plain stupid

[@melvinmeligrito4103]

At one time, I had an Evo, Miata and a FoSt all the same time. I had to let go of one and y'all know what car it is.... i kind of miss it sometimes but if I have a spare cash I'd buy another one lol

[@FitmentIndustries]

There’s always that possibility! Still a fun lineup, which one is the daily? 👀 -Edgar

[@melvinmeligrito4103]

@@FitmentIndustries daily are miata or FoST. Evo is too modded to be driven daily and not get pulled over lol. I have considered getting an ST, maybe a fiesta...

[@monkmoto1887]

I like automobiles

[@josephscott2071]

Ok I’m here , what’s good

[@FitmentIndustries]

Hello and welcome! -Edgar

[@mattr4473]

RIP Ken Block

[@whostwo]

As A Focus ST owner they are not reliable ive been through 5 engines and 7 turbos

[@FitmentIndustries]

Sheesh. That’s wild! Lemon for sure. -Edgar

[@Randoms231]

As a 4 year Focus ST owner, these are my best recommendations. An intercooler 100%. These cars do not fare well in hotter weather and even in cooler temperatures the OEM tube and fin design intercooler is very much lacking. I would see 60 degree Fahrenheit spikes on charge temps in one third gear pull. Very very bad for the poor engine and it really robs power as the hotter air with limit the amount of fun you can have with these cars. Turbo cars need as cold as they can get. Secondly, a rear motor mount at a minimum. Please do yourself and your poor car a favor and get a new rear motor mount. The wheel hop, 1st to 2nd and all other shifting is greatly improved, and the power will get a more direct transfer to the ground resulting in a faster response and a more enjoyable car. I’m going to slip in that I personally recommend getting the passenger and driver side mounts for the car as well. To my surprise when I replaced my transmission mount my oem unit was about to fail and drop my transmission on the floor which easily would have totaled the car. With these mounts upgraded the car will feel absolutely amazing. Precision feel makes shifting better when things aren’t wiggling around in the engine bay, and the whole front end becomes rock solid. When I say rock solid I mean that all three engine mounts have had a bigger impact on front end rigidity, and turn in than any shitty offerings for strut tower bars or other front end chassis bracing. I really think AWR Racings engine mounts are the best you can buy for these cars. I used to run CPE and I’ve felt what Cobb rear mounts are like and I can honestly say that AWR mounts are the most solid built and well composed when it comes to improving things without much in the way of draw backs. I run 88 all around but it’s up to you. Modifying cars is always a trade off with comfort and performance. Tunes are great! Don’t use OTS from Cobb. They blow engines and I mean it. Tunes are adjustments to a wide range of things that affect how your engine runs and it’s best to have one custom tailored to your car and what parts you have. This includes where you are in the world because you’re access to different types of fuel will be limited as well as factors like elevation. Get an access port and then a tune from a reputable source like stratified, edge auto sport or others. At this point you can also more closely monitor your engine and how it runs by looking at data from the ecu. Reading codes is another wonderful benefit from this as diagnosing issues becomes an easier and faster process. These are great cars and those are my top recommendations. Tires and brakes are also huge factors alongside suspension. Just do the research and make sure to buy quality the first time. I made the mistake when I first bought the car thinking I could get a away with products that had lower price tags and I was wrong. There are exceptions for example the Depo Racing 3.5 and 5.5 intercooler but it’s up to you to find them at your own risk. Good luck and google everything. The focus forum is an amazing resource.

[@briancastro8004]

What transmission mount do you recommend?

[@Randoms231]

@@briancastro8004 I highly recommend AWR Racing mounts. I have all three and I will never go back to stock. They are super super strong and honestly I believe they will outlast the rest of my Focus lol. You can get different durometers too. They can suit whatever stiffness and vibes you care to have.

[@briancastro8004]

@@Randoms231 thank you

[@briancastro8004]

@@Randoms231 which do you consider best stiffness?

[@Randoms231]

@@briancastro8004 I run 88 all around and I like it but 70 is also good. It depends on how much vibration you want to endure. 70 is a good start point and with AWR you can always swap to stiffer or softer bushings if you want to. Stock to light mods go 70, moderate to very modified 88 and full race go 95.

[@mrsluigi9478]

Don’t forget to add CP-E to the list of amazing aftermarket companies! Super high quality stuff

[@evanbloomfield5287]

and cheap!

[@namethatcorn2879]

How about mountune?

[@David5Suggs]

I just sold My 2014 Focus ST ... Picked up an Elantra N as its replacement. Don't regret it in the slightest. FoST was such a great daily driver - always wished I could've gotten myself into a Focus RS, but Ford only wants the US Market to drive Mustangs.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Hows the Elantra N treating ya so far?! Have heard good things about it. -Edgar

[@JR-us1ne]

I have an RS and love it

[@MyShawn82]

Literally did the same thing. Ford forced me out of the brand so I got a white Elantra N. I love it so far

[@interceptingfist5682]

Ummm the RS did come to America.

[@503redbull]

Meanwhile our counterpart UK has the new Focus ST new body style and the Fiesta.

[@lthudgins]

FiST squad droppin in for the FoST bros n sis

[@CaseyHardman]

Love mine! I've had my '14 ST3 since 2016 and in the last couple years started modding it. Only had a couple issues that were pretty easy to fix, but so far so good.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Glad to hear that homie! Hope it continues to be reliable. -Edgar

[@GCMYT]

GCM here - Focus ST channel here to see what your on about...we love an ST, however the mk2 is far superior, you even shared mine a while ago...

[@FitmentIndustries]

Ayeee welcome homie! -Edgar

[@NaviUpgrade]

Other must-do ST/RS Upgrades: Brembo RS brakes! TB Performance bracing! NaviUpgrade Sync 3 upgrade 😏

[@FitmentIndustries]

There we go! 👏 -Edgar

[@Datttsnake]

Why upgrade to sync 3? I have Sync 2 and I really like the layout, and looks of it. What improvements does Sync 3 come with?

[@NaviUpgrade]

@@Datttsnake Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities, for starters! Also, you'd be going from a resistive touch display (think of what touchscreen phones were like before the iPhone) to a capacitive touch display that allows multi touch and is much more responsive and snappy!

[@user-cy5lf5cd9p]

I just picked up a 2017 ST less than a week ago. Why is my touch screen inconsistently not responding/lagging? For 5 minutes it works fine then it bugs out. The screen would sometimes go black or some buttons on the screen won’t respond when I press on it. Sometimes won’t let me use Bluetooth so I have to use my charger as the aux. This gets me really frustrated

[@NaviUpgrade]

@@user-cy5lf5cd9p Settings > General > Master Reset. That will do the trick for a while, but I'd recommend a reformat by updating to the latest Sync version! Video on my channel on how you can do that!!!

[@onemanapocalypse655]

Miss my ST like crazy. FMIC, tune, and RMM are definitely best bang for your buck mods.

[@Vandymedia]

for anyone wanting to get a focus ST or fiesta ST. be aware that they have terrible paint issues, especially places it snows/where salt is used. rear quarter panels always have paint chipping off, rear trunk and the inner doors. keep your eye out and make sure to always oil spray your car

[@FitmentIndustries]

This is good to know! Thank ya. -Edgar

[@ianashmore9910]

I had chips in my hood within a week. 2013 black

[@brandons9138]

I just got my CPO Kona blue ST in September of last year. It's got more chips in the paint than Frito Lay. Apparently it also scratches easily, as mine looks like it drove though a car wash with sand paper brushes. It's really the only problem I have with the car, besides not hunting for a ST2 rather than the ST1 I ended up with.

[@XBLACKWHITEX171]

Paint on my 2017 is still going strong lol

[@raphzac1763]

My 2010 focus st still looking like brandnew🔥 taken care of

[@aaronkeefz5815]

I miss mine, had a Garrett 2867 pushing 25psi to redline, traction was a big issue. I recommend keeping it stock turbo, full bolt on, tune and beefing up the suspension for the twisties

[@samtheman1652]

Did it blow??

[@FlinkFilms]

As always, appreciate the plug my dudes.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Hell yeah fam! 🙏 gotchu baby boy. -Edgar

[@NoFoxGivenWaitWhat]

Well i live in Germany and a 2018 ST3 with 4k miles on it and stealth grey, i love it so much.. i hope it will be a unicorn in future! -Roxy

[@danbeer4452]

Think for any manual car a short shifter is a pretty good upgrade from stock.

[@FitmentIndustries]

💯 agree! -Edgar

[@tomevans8240]

Installed a PCV catch can for reliability, FMIC for cold air, short shifter and solid shift bushings, and a rear motor mount. These mods work well for whatever you're using your car for. The next logical step was to, of course, put SE front calipers on to fit 15" wheels, rally tires, give it a 2 inch lift, steel skid plate, and go rallycrossing.

[@FitmentIndustries]

That sounds like a gnarly setup yo, you got her up on the gallery by chance?! Would be cool for us to see! -Edgar www.fitmentindustries.com/add-wheel-offset

[@brandons9138]

This is pretty much the mod list I have planned for mine. All drivability and quality of life mods. I'm going for an OEM+ type theme. I'm not even getting new wheels. Maybe some spacers to push the wheels out and make it look more aggressive. When it's all said and done only people who know what they are looking at would even be able to tell it's not bone stock.

[@PS_on_youtube]

I'm in the process of making a one off 'Focus RS RX' body kit for my car (videos on my channel).

[@FitmentIndustries]

That'll be dope fam! Keep us posted! -Edgar

[@BLACKRACERONE]

don't cry mustang v8 prices in europe are around 110.000$ instead of the 50$K

[@invincible2847]

Love my ST, can definitely recommend a short shifter and a full turboback exhaust system. But what really waked the car up is a custom tune by stratified

[@FitmentIndustries]

Shirt shifters are deff my favorite thing to do as a first mod. Makes a huge difference! -Edgar

[@murphy6huncho226]

heard bad stuff about stratified tunes.. specifically pop tunes. better off custom tuning with JST!

[@ogdoprah]

@@murphy6huncho226 Nah

[@flyr19]

@@murphy6huncho226 Stratified tunes are great and very reliable. They've put countless hours into researching and getting to know the ST platform first-hand, and they know what they're doing. I'd just advise against a pop tune. Mostly because it's dumb. I've been on a Stratified E30 tune for 30,000 miles with no issues. Car is at 70,000 miles. Their traction control is amazing too. It keeps the perfect amount of slip and stays in boost well.

[@402SHO]

My friend had one FBO and when he added a MFactory LSD it made it a whole new monster in the small twisty roads we have and launching.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Woooff, that definitely sounds like a great time. Whats he done with it since? Anything else? -Edgar

[@402SHO]

@@FitmentIndustries I’ve since lost contact with him shortly after him doing the LSD and giving me a ride. I honestly have no clue what happened to him🤷🏼‍♂️ he was tuned by panda Motorworks on e30 stock turbo.

[@zachoryfitzgerald8259]

Best mods for your budget ST build (based on my experience spending too much): 1. Wheels, tires, coil overs (raceland Ultimos specifically) 2. Depo Racing 3.5" FMIC, muffler & resonator delete + new exhaust tips (or full 3" catback, AWE and Accellatec are great) 3. Cobb Accessport & custom e30 tune All in you can do this for around ~$3500, making ~300whp/380ftlbs and look good doing it. (add $2000 for a big turbo, external wastegate and bov for ~380whp)

[@FitmentIndustries]

What wheels do you have on there so far? Do you have it up on the gallery?! -Edgar www.fitmentindustries.com/add-wheel-offset

[@DaoDepictions]

This is the way.

[@XBLACKWHITEX171]

Don't buy cheap coilovers.. Ultimos are garbage unless all you are looking for is to be low. Downpipe > Catback. Muffler and resonator delete drones like shit do one or the other. Full catback on stock turbo makes no sense other than noise because it makes no power. Yes to the depo intercooler. Full bolt on is filter, intercooler, downpipe. Get the AEM dry flow(easier to maintain over a green or cobb filter)$65, Intercooler $360, Rear motor mount $50, cnt racing 200 cell downpipe $350. If you want some more noise do a Resonator delete or if you want different tips do a muffler delete(more noticeable drone than resonator delete) either way $50. Accessport $300 used. Get some sort of tune from Edge, JST, Stratified, etc ~$300-350 for a pump and e30 tune or ~250 for just a pump gas tune(91/93) 280-290 is more realistic hp numbers and about 360 TQ $1525 Big turbo. BNR 67 or 71 is $1700 if you're on a budget. Both will max out stock fuel and don't need an external gate. Will need blowoff valve and charge pipes though. Depo Charge pipes $220, Blowoff valve of your choice $40-300; have someone weld the flange for whatever blowoff valve to the depo hot pipe $50-75. 1 Step colder plugs $28 New tune $400-450. 350-375hp ~$2550 If you need MO POWA BABY than you need aux fuel. 2 port aux will max out either of those turbos. Can normally find them used for about $550 but its $995 new. Tune revision $150 (save 50 dollars if you have this when you go big turbo on tune) BNR 67 will be at ~425whp and BNR 71 will be ~475whp

[@brandons9138]

@@XBLACKWHITEX171 I'd say skip the coil overs completely. Along with springs and most other suspension mods. Most just fuck up the handling and the ride comfort. People often do these mods with out giving it a second thought. These are the same folks who'll agonize over dyno graphs of their chosen tune making sure that they get "MAX POWA". Yet when it comes suspension they just throw on a set of springs/shocks or coil overs and don't spend one second tuning the suspension beyond a basic alignment. There are so many factors when it comes to suspension tuning that get over looked by the "drop it like it's hot" crowd. They assume that lowering the car make it handle better, just trusting the "feel" of a tighter suspension means that it has to be handling better. I'd be willing to bet that in the majority of cases they've actually hurt the handling along with the ride comfort. New tires absolutely will help handling way more than slapping on a spring or coil over kit and call it a day.

[@XBLACKWHITEX171]

@@brandons9138 absolutely. I just went over the order I did/am doing things. Thats funny because I was going to grab springs but decided not to I’m going to grab some fortune 500s or something when I’m done with everything else. I don’t want to spend twice and as of right now I’m just on the street so tires is the way better option early. Don’t really need wheels anyway, just tires, people like to run the stock snowflakes or the premium wheels anyway. If you want more of a flush fitment with the snowflakes you just get 20mm spacer in the front and 25mm in the back on premiums you can do the same if you cut your studs in the front otherwise you have to run 25mm all round.

[@samssarx7]

Personal opinion: Pros: 1. Drives like a go-kart 2. Decent aftermarket parts available 3. Easy to work on 4. Easy to make decent power (400 whp) 5. It has a good community (if you are around the right people) Cons: 1. ItS jUsT aNoThEr St 🙄 2. All St's are the same... (yeah okay) 3. There are a lot of them 4. Some judgment towards the ST community Overall ST's are fun cars and are very great cars for individuals who are looking to dabble into the Car community! They are easy to customize and are very fun to drive even when youre stock. BUT PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! DO NOT BUY A POP CRACKLE TUNE FROM STRATIFIED! (Thank you for my TED talk)

[@FitmentIndustries]

🤝🤝🤝 this was a food and informative Ted talk. Gracias! -Edgar

[@VexyST3]

I just want a strat tune to shoot a flame, and never run that hot garbage again. Like I tell literally everyone Natural backfires > Forced garbage

[@KaizuoSilva]

nice video, realistically tho, dropping your car really low is not at all drivable on Hawaii's roads, however, Id personally lift it some and have a rally/off-road setup with a widebody kit. The focus RS is my dream car after all.

[@FitmentIndustries]

I have nothing against a rally setup!

[@ComicOrpheus6]

I feel like the odd one out here, when I got my car I didn’t have much of a say in what it was so drive the upgraded trim of the base. Even though I don’t have the turbski under the hood this car is still a fun little daily driver. Even though there aren’t many performance mods you can do to the base there is plenty of aftermarket support for good looks and you can really make these cars look great

[@ZexyContender]

Steeda Clutch Spring is a fantastic upgrade and for only $20!

[@blackmag3373]

I've been wanting an ST since Jr years of high school I recently graduated and I'm working hard and saving my money to get it one day :)

[@FitmentIndustries]

Hell yeah homie! 👌🏽👌🏽 chase those dreams! -Edgar

[@Beagle_Bagels]

Keep grinding, man! I love mine, they're a blast to own.

[@austinscott5596]

I'm starting to see people really getting these cars built up for power now that they are getting some age to them. Don't be surprised when you start seeing 500-600 ho focus cars on the street soon.

[@FitmentIndustries]

That'll be insane. Anything can become a build with enough time passed by. -Edgar

[@damo8754]

Wouldn't sell my mk2 focus st, the smiles she brings to my kids and me is off the charts. 5 pot sounds unreal 🤩

[@Bartel574]

I can 100% agree, I love driving my 07 electric orange, always makes me smile

[@damo8754]

@@Bartel574 love the "asbo " orange, I've got the performance blue 💙

[@alexanderfoote4910]

Mine is in ASBO orange running dreamscience mod X, phenomenal car just a shame the 5 pot eats fuel, 5mpg atm might be leading me to sell

[@Bartel574]

@@alexanderfoote4910 The sound makes up for bad mpg for me

[@damo8754]

@@alexanderfoote4910 just don't look at the mpg just look at the smiles per gallon instead, mines running stage 2 done by eurospec automotive that was called DDG mapping. So quite a savage map with huge flames 😂 i just lay more bricks at work to fund shells VPower

[@iatrui]

Still have my Tangerine Scream ST. 8th year now. Bought it brand new in 2014. Drove it out from showroom and I added the Mountune MP275 kit from UK, then in 2016 I added the MR300 kit from UK and finally in 2019 I went BT with Mountune MRX kit from US. Zero issue have clocked 180000Kms. It keeps up with my other German cars here in Dubai. Wish I had installed the EFR turbo much earlier. My advise to anyone buying an ST, do regular maintenance always n oil changes every 5-7K kms. This car is rock solid n fun. Reason I have not parted with it because it’s the only hothatch with manual tranny.

[@twinbmx1]

The ST tuning and modification platform is amazing and well supported. I didn’t realize this until after I bought it and owned for a year or so and it’s incredible the amount of support there is and affordable solutions compared to other platforms

[@FitmentIndustries]

Have heard good things about ST, I personally have not ran them but good to hear about them! -Edgar

[@jakesoko1855]

Why is the Fiesta St never in the conversation? It’s a better drive than the Focus ST in my opinion

[@Got_Boost]

I agree! But I think it’s just because it’s not as big of a name for the brand atleast here in the US… I think we only had 1 gen of the fiesta until the mk7 fist while Europe has had all the gens… hence why there are way more popular over there! But again, yes I agree the fist is way more fun to drive!

[@DeltaJackal635]

tbf both were cancelled in the US

[@kjdabee]

For real.

[@marcusforeman2176]

It's tiny. We have one of each in our garage. Both tastefully modded. My wife is 5ft tall. You do the math.

[@Got_Boost]

@@marcusforeman2176 not really that much smaller than the focus in terms of interior space but yes the focus is bigger overall That’s the egg life😅

[@adamdistortion8810]

Ford is a nasty brand i will never own

[@XBLACKWHITEX171]

Figured I would put this as its own comment Don't buy cheap coilovers.. Ultimos are garbage unless all you are looking for is to be low. Downpipe > Catback. Muffler and resonator delete drones like shit do one or the other. Full catback on stock turbo makes no sense other than noise because it makes no power. Yes to the depo intercooler. Full bolt on is filter, intercooler, downpipe. Get the AEM dry flow(easier to maintain over a green or cobb filter)$65, Intercooler $360, Rear motor mount $50, cnt racing 200 cell downpipe $350. If you want some more noise do a Resonator delete or if you want different tips do a muffler delete(more noticeable drone than resonator delete) either way $50. Accessport $300 used. Get some sort of tune from Edge, JST, Stratified, etc ~$300-350 for a pump and e30 tune or ~250 for just a pump gas tune(91/93) 280-290 is more realistic hp numbers and about 360 TQ $1525 Big turbo. BNR 67 or 71 is $1700 if you're on a budget. Both will max out stock fuel and don't need an external gate. Will need blowoff valve and charge pipes though. Depo Charge pipes $220, Blowoff valve of your choice $40-300; have someone weld the flange for whatever blowoff valve to the depo hot pipe $50-75. 1 Step colder plugs $28 New tune $400-450. 350-375hp ~$2550 If you need MO POWA BABY than you need aux fuel. 2 port aux will max out either of those turbos. Can normally find them used for about $550 but its $995 new. Tune revision $150 (save 50 dollars if you have this when you go big turbo on tune) BNR 67 will be at ~425whp and BNR 71 will be ~475whp when you go BT that ls when you really should be grabbing your 3 inch catback for the actual performance so it can breath. If you want quiet Awe Resonated Touring and the nvidia q300 are the way to go. Mid level I would say is the mbrp. Loud would be cobb or a little louder would be the awe track. Solid bushings and short shifter are good things to get too. If you do a short shifter, lever>arm>plate. The ebay dfj lever is a super cheap lever that works. It’s basically a steeda clone I believe. Want flush stock snowflakes? 20mm spacers in front and 25mm in the back. Want flush Premium wheels? You have to cut your front studs a bit but same spacers otherwise you have to run 25mm in the front and back. Most people grab the garageline spacers. Don’t forget clutch upgrades after you go big turbo. Stock ST clutch is rated for 400tq I believe and the RS clutch for 450tq (RS clutch fits the ST as well as the RS slave cylinder)

[@taylordelano]

I almost bought an ST. decided to wait it out and ordered a 22 ultra black M/T Veloster N. Its at the port now. Ive got a good feeling the 4+ month wait will be well worth it. and for no dealer mark up :) Can you guys please make an in depth Veloster N "before you mod" video please!??? that would be so dope. also no "what fits" video for the VN?? only 1 for regular veloster? I appreciate you guys. I want to buy some nice 18s and tires for it. ill make sure to add to gallery :)

[@taylordelano]

@fitment industries :)

[@FitmentIndustries]

Ayeee this would be cool! -Edgar

[@heinobrummer1044]

I just got some new A-Line VF1 wheels for my ST mk3 with the red trim and some Michellin PilotSport tyres. Also put a Ford Performance windshield banner decal on. Small touches but it looks like a new car. I'm planning on install some interior red lighting as well by splicing in an old PC RGB LED strip into the center console 12V wires. Next is rear wing extensions and then some performance parts like catless downpipe and K&N cold air intake with a new intercooler. Maybe throw in a after market BOV too.

[@zeferinoguzman2099]

Picked up a 13’ ST2 a year ago and took it to the track almost instantly. Coming from an SRT4 and NB2 owner, this can be the best of both worlds

[@FitmentIndustries]

How did it perform? Did you have fun with it?! -Edgar

[@FranklinAshe]

Probably not asking in the right place, but screw it - I've got a 2017 Focus S sedan. Hard to find parts for non-ST/non-hatchbacks. Would the same suspension parts fit, as they use the same chassis? Not new to the car scene, but very new to actually modding.

[@WhyDidYoutubeDoThis]

Recaro made the ST1 seats too, just not branded. And the higher tier cars get HIDs where the ST1 has halogens. :( Can't wait to grab a cpe intercooler and AP for mine.

[@seanottaway1615]

If you're not trying to be an uncultured hotboi with these cars, all you need to do is delete the sound symposer, get a better intercooler, get good tires, Ford performance exhaust, and if you want the RS brembo upgrade kit, you can't go wrong. Don't crackle and pop tune it. You can have a bro-off valve on the stock tune and no, the stock turbo can't handle over 300hp, you can argue if you want but you'll be eating it in 2 weeks when you're sourcing a new engine. Good Luck

[@rileypaynestewart]

Great video guys! Idk why but I was watching this hoping you would’ve somehow used my footage😂 enjoyed it for sure

[@FitmentIndustries]

Ayeee there’s always a next time! 🙂 -Edgar

[@cy9nvs]

Big fat "ALL" in the title yet no word about my MK4 ST. I feel cheated. 😕 Used to have a mk3 facelift station wagon, such a great car. 😁

[@thegirthquake8574]

Any chance for a Kia Forte GT video? I know it's a new platform, but man I've been stalking your site looking for wheels and suspension and I need ideas!

[@brysonmoffett2939]

funny thing is like 5 years ago i was looking at them and there where going for about 18k-20k back then and i recently looked for one and there all about over 25k for even a 80k miles one, the car market in gen is super high.

[@luckyreed1152]

CATCH CANs, rmm, fmic and tune. I went alot further but that is where I would have started knowing what I know now.

[@Raver_S_Thompson]

18X9.5? Do you have to tuck that? What tire runs that without stretching? A little salt to stretching persons, just silly to me.

[@p88trb]

Upgrade the bov aswell they suck. Easy job 15 mins max. An rear gearbox mount to reduce wheel hop.

[@elijahweddle3092]

Can someone help me find a 2 step kit for a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000gt or a handheld tuner that works

[@gorgonthedragon5017]

i kinda feel like im on the other side of the glass as a SE owner, injen has some parts but worry about stuff not fitting or just a smaller selection

[@Dizycuh]

I’m 16 years old and thinking about getting this as my first car as I have quite a bit of money saved up. Would you recommend this as a good first car?

[@FitmentIndustries]

As long as you understand the maintenance intervals and don’t plan on going big power right away, it’s a great car! -Edgar

[@j_mars_cars]

Over here with my Fiesta ST.

[@monkeyhead2001]

Same

[@FitmentIndustries]

Still a fun one! Whats all done to it? -Edgar

[@monkeyhead2001]

@@FitmentIndustries Both are bone stock at the moment, just got one 6 days ago and my second one is being delivered on the first!

[@j_mars_cars]

@@FitmentIndustries CPE intercooler CPE rear motor mount CPE intake, Cobb accessport, stratified 93 octane pro tune, spec single Mass flywheel, Spec stage 1 sprung clutch, catless downpipe, and soon Swift lowering springs, rear poly spring perches, and a whoosh 2 point track bar. Also a 15% short throw shifter, and I'm about to install a 3-in DNA exhaust from Amazon with my vibrant resonator in place of the stock muffler by rear bumper. I will also go for the Dizzy tune bundle soon. E30 baby!

[@j_mars_cars]

@@FitmentIndustries I forgot a few more things, boomba bov spacer, shift linkage bushings, stainless weighted shift knob, sparco assetto gara 17 x 7.5 Wheels

[@dj-HSTP]

Michelin us1 💪🏽 come check us out if you need a job in the upstate South Carolina area

[@Rebecca_The_Dragon]

17' Kona Blue Metallic Mods: Roush Intake Borla Exhaust TSW Nürburgring's 18x8 Rally Innovations Full Aero Splitter Kit VelossaTech Design Rear Diffuser Fin Kit Spyder Design Headlights Focus RS Tail Lights Boomba Short Shifter 30% And a whole lot of interior carbon fiber goodies.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Add it up the gallery if you haven’t homie! Looks like a solid build list! 🤘🏾👏🏾 -Edgar www.fitmentindustries.com/add-wheel-offset

[@Spec41173]

As an ST owner, in blue.... WHITE WHEEL OPTIONS. Thank you.

[@anthonygrau2506]

I have the ZX3 5 speed. Its on 02 3 door an its hold them down. 600 whp to wrap it up

[@monkeyhead2001]

What about the Fiesta ST???

[@zystei]

No one cares about the fiesta

[@lthudgins]

@@zystei 👎

[@Got_Boost]

Everyone loves to drive the fiesta st over the fost and even the foRS It might be slightly smaller but weigh a lot less… I definitely believe it’s a better platform! A lot more reliable motor too

[@SalamiCellar]

@@zystei you must be great at parties

[@2010ngojo]

I think I would go with a Fiesta st. While having less power, but probably more fun on the twisty roads. Light weight is always a benefit for good handling.

[@erikhuisman2487]

I test drove 4 focus st's all were unownable because of stupid mods. Just leave the car alone

[@akiraproject2424]

Rocking the FiST myself but I love me some Focus action.

[@lx0511]

Sorry But GTI Tuners think they the best and the fastest wtf Stop The CAP

[@mibrown9932]

These cars are torque happy but that small hair dryer of a turbo won’t let you see above 300hp. The small K03 is actually the biggest restriction once you are fbo. A exhaust upgrade is just for sound unless you upgrade to a bigger turbo. Video states the engine is unreliable with a bigger turbo which these engines are robust and can easily hold 400whp before internals need to upgraded. With a larger turbo on 93 your not even getting anywhere close to reaching the engines limits.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Thanks for the insight homie! 🙏🏽 -Edgar

[@OTwinSnakesO]

love my ST but mines a diesel as I also have a 300bhp Astra VXR :)