Fiesta ST TRS Stage 1 - 1 Month Update POV 4K

[@muttleysb5830]

The dash seems have a defect at 60mph haha

[@solmackay]

Yeah it goes all blurry, hopefully be a warranty job 😂

[@designanddevelop585]

Keep these videos coming, really enjoy them! Planning to buy a MK8 this summer!

[@Steve-fn8hs]

Great video. I'm glad you've had a pop at the 'sensible' lot. I'm not sure why you'd watch a video about a remap only to moan about warranties etc😂. I'm running my MK8 ST on Revo Stage 1 and Milltek exhaust and it completely transforms the performance and sound. The fact that these remaps are effectively stage 2 on a MK7 through software only. I think Revo/TRS/Mountune/Dream Science are pretty much proven and little between any of them. I'm yet to here off a MK8 'blowing up' with a remap. I imagine at some point they will push 300 BHP with stage 3 maps (and hardware). You could comfortably get 330 BHP out of a MK7 with a Turbo / Intercooler etc. So god knows what the potential is for a MK8🤘

[@francescponsati6630]

An incredible car, really. It's been a little over 2 weeks since mine arrived and I'm already in love with it. And that I am still filming and I do not exceed 4000 rpm! Are you still happy with the remap?

[@solmackay]

Honestly I was in two minds as to get the remap or not as it is such a great package stock. However, after feeling the remap I'm not sure I could go back

[@callum8272]

Unrelated to the ST, but in the Highlands do you all wave to random drivers? Wouldn't happen in South of Scotland! Nice video. Getting my ST soon

[@solmackay]

Nqh not usually, everyone was just getting their wave on when I filmed this

[@m101t]

Will you keep the stock torque mount for the wheel hop and fun that comes with that or will you upgrade? Love the videos

[@solmackay]

You will find out in one of my next videos

[@rh6777]

I've read multiple stories of multiple uprated mounts breaking... honestly don't know which to go for, if it's even worth doing given the fail rates

[@solmackay]

Yeah I've heard some horror stories too, I've taken one for the team and will test one long term

[@jamesmcintyre4287]

I had a PowerFlex purple torque mount I had no issues with it breaking but I did remove it after around 2000 miles just due to the extra noise and vibration in the cabin. This is the car I use every day and trust me when your sat in traffic that extra noise and vibration gets annoying. Doesn’t matter which torque mount you use you will still get wheel hop when it’s wet when it’s dry yeah the upgraded mount helps but not massively.

[@m101t]

@@jamesmcintyre4287 interesting might be good for summer when i drive less but commuting i can imagine it getting annoying

[@juliuscesar9864]

Hey mate, me again 😁. Still happy with it? Is power delivery smooth, progessive and linear? I"ve seen certain maps dump all the power down low and nothing up top, basically rendering it useless. Top video as always, keep it up.

[@solmackay]

Yeah I am happy with it still, honestly there is a slight bump in power around 4k revs, but it does maintain this till the red line. This is more pronounced if you put different fuel in to what your map is set to so I'd recommend getting different ron maps from trs incase you get stuck and have to fill up with 95 or whatever

[@juliuscesar9864]

@@solmackay cheers for that, we have 95 and 98 to choose from here and the 1.5sec overrun sounds just right. You have scored a sub just for your previous TRS install vid "lets make it faster anyway" comment haha.

[@solmackay]

Hah! I'm glad you liked the other vid

[@juliuscesar9864]

@@solmackay forgot to ask mate, have you had chance to run the 98ron map as yet? And any difference?

[@solmackay]

@@juliuscesar9864 yeah, the 98 works really well, definitely a difference between the 95 and 98. Can't tell much between the 98 and 99 so I save a few pennies and fill with 98ron lol

[@Plantandequipment]

Why did you prefer trs over revo please

[@solmackay]

I liked the customisation I could do to my maps, although I think you can do a similar thing with revo. I knew of some people who had trs maps on their BMW's and were very happy with them. If I were picking a map now I'd have a hard time choosing but you'll be happy with whatever you get

[@RacingGB]

Did you opt for the higher idle rev to smooth cabin vibrations?

[@solmackay]

Yes I did, with the stock torque mount there is little difference, but with an updated one there is definitely a difference

[@TheDigitalblue]

How come you removed the HEKO wind deflectors?

[@solmackay]

They're on and off my car lol, can't decide if I like wind deflectors or not lol. They're back on now anyway lol

[@Earth_By_Board]

Do you wish it was rear wheel drive?

[@solmackay]

I like rwd, but I've not seen fwd done better than this

[@dnymly]

How long is the duration of your overrun?

[@solmackay]

I chose 1.5 seconds, if I'm not wanting pops I just drive around in normal mode

[@robbiewhite9364]

Nice sol

[@joshholder3366]

how much percentage does this change in bhp?

[@solmackay]

20ish

[@joshholder3366]

@@solmackay okay mate

[@joshdavis3409]

What’s the most bhp the stock engine can take?

[@solmackay]

I'm sure someone has had around 300 out of one before, dont know if id be willing to find out the answer to that with my car though

[@thomasernes9925]

Why don't u lower it with the eibach pro kit?

[@solmackay]

I never said I wouldn't 😉

[@ArboristUk]

I suppose it depends if you favour ride quality and handling over looks. For me I’d keep it stock

[@solmackay]

@@ArboristUk roads near me are pretty shitty which is why I personally havent boarded the lowering train