Fiesta ST180: Cambelt, Waterpump, Braided Hoses and RBF660 Fluid

In this episode, I drive down to H-Sport Performance in Radstock, Bath, to get the ST180's cambelt and waterpump changed, while also getting HEL braided brake lines and Motul RBF660 fluid. ‪@H-SportPerformance‬ ‪@Motul‬ ‪@helperformance‬
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[@helperformance]

Fast responsive brakes? Nice firm pedal feel?... Yep, that's us! 🤝

[@karmabites6792]

H-sport did the cam belt on my ST180 too, Wouldn’t trust anyone else with my car, I’m already mapped but if I needed another I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Top guys with immense knowledge and experience 👍🏻

[@yoric6939]

Desperate to get my FiST in to these guys , just waiting on the spondoolies 💸💸 to get me mapped up nice 🙏🏼🫶🏽

[@markb68]

Hi Aamer enjoying the vids. I’ve had my ST180 for 7 yrs, got the eibach lowering springs, Ford isolators, m/t exhaust, airtec i/c and itg. Also collins short shifter, torque mount and had their stage 1 map 3 years ago. It’s now got the Collins uprated actuator and gone CP2e for 240 bhp. Highly recommend them as they know their stuff, the maps are smooth maybe too “safe” for some but I’ll sacrifice aggression for longevity and reliability! Lewis Higham at GM Tyres and Autocare near Bolton is a really knowledgeable and trustworthy guy too. He knows the ST180 engine inside out. He’s fitted one in his now track day Transit Courier ex works van. Also installs Laird Performance software so might be worth a look? Keep up the good work and I look forward to the next vid.👍🏻

[@aamersandoo]

Hi Mark, thanks so much for this information. It looks like I am following the same approach as you have done with your ST180. I agree about the Collins CP2E map - it was actually number one on my list and I added all of my hardware based on the suggestions appearing on their website for the CP2E. However, they never replied to an email I sent asking some questions related to the map and some others mentioned of poor customer service. That's when I decided to consider other tuners. I was not aware of Lewis Higham's garage but it definitely looks like a place I would be happy to take my ST so I will contact them for potential future work. Thanks for this suggestion! I hope to own my ST for as long as you have, they are great cars and it's hard to think of what could replace them!

[@markb68]

@@aamersandoo It’s a shame they didn’t reply and I’m not going to just defend them but I’ve never had any issues myself. There are CP agents all over the country (like BD in Wrexham) so maybe have a look if that’s your first choice. I’ve heard good reports about Laird remaps and met Ross (the boss!) at a track day at Oulton Park and he’s very helpful and knowledgeable. 👍🏻

[@aamersandoo]

Thanks Mark. I will definitely consider the Laird maps too.@@markb68

[@flashheart7675]

I don’t trust anyone to the point I did my own haha

[@mikey_bb]

You've got an exhaust, I/C & ITG fitted & I'm wondering if there were any issues with fitting those if it hasn't been mapped yet? I've got a Mountune box, airtec I/C & middle res delete to go on, but probably won't get it mapped for a little while

[@aamersandoo]

Hi Mikey, no issues at all. In fact the ITG was fitted first and I felt it improved the responsiveness of the engine a little. The exhaust went on next and also made a slight improvement to the response throughout the rev range. The I/C made no difference, but did no harm either. I have had these mods on for around 5k miles now without a remap and they do not negatively affect performance or MPG.

[@mikey_bb]

@@aamersandoo thanks for the reply 👍 it's the answer I wanted as the bits are getting in my way & I'm impatient 🤣 I now know what I'm doing this weekend...

[@user-yk6iq2cn5t]

I wish i lived in the UK, modifying a fiesta is way easier and cheaper there 😂 u have plans to go stage 3 and fit a lsd in btw?

[@aamersandoo]

Thank for the comment. I do plan on getting an LSD in the near future, but will likely keep the power at stage 2 (i.e. between 230 - 240bhp). I am not one for chasing big numbers!

[@jackiesweet8167]

No one don't say how much it costs, I did hear you can pay up to £2,000 + plus for what you had done.???

[@aamersandoo]

Hi there, the cambelt and waterpump was £480 including VAT. The braided hoses were ~£85, £40 for three liters of RBF660 (this allows a complete flush), and £110 (inc VAT) to fit the brake lines and replace the fluid. Hope that helps.