Finally driving my CHEAP SCRAP YARD SAVED FOCUS ST170!

[@stephenclarke9419]

I have a 2 door blue ST170 Fully loaded and totally standard I’ve had it for just over 10 years it’s now done 112,000 miles I still absolutely love it And it will definitely go up in value at some point Would love to spend a few thousand on it to get it back to its former glory

[@abrownm5]

I have an 02' ST170 and my one feels like it still makes it's 170 horses. You have to drive them right, the engine only really starts to pull at 5000 rpm. When the IMRC opens on mine at 6000 rpm it goes banzai for the redline! The biggest problem with these is the gearing. 42 in first, 70 in second 90 in third and 110 mph in fourth is just too high gearing for UK roads but if you keep them above 5000 rpm they are so much fun! Fun fact - these have almost the same gearing as an early Mk1 Lotus Cortina which had gear ratios designed for use on the race track!

[@SantosST170]

Ora alguém com conhecimento profundo do que é o st170 eu também tenho eu e estava me a incomodar um bocado maneira dele conduzir não passou das 5000 uma única vez

[@NayNay1991x]

I also own a focus 1.4 mk1 gutless to say the least, handles superb, heated windscreen, aircon, independent rear brilliant cars.

[@ricky1288]

The St170 is a smashing car I’ve had 3 and I loved them all had to upsize due to having children so I bought Mondeo st 2.2 tdci estate and its great well worth giving those a look too

[@neilmcguinness4422]

Bought one of these via a tax rebate several years ago as a stop gap car after the engine on my imported Impreza blew. I simply loved the thing. Fantastically balanced understeer free handling, wonderfully weighted steering and steering feel, Fantastic brakes, a lovely supple ride and such a comfortable cockpit. I believe the vehicle had an oil cooler also which isn't often mentioned?. In terms of off the line acceleration, Ford made the gearing much too tall to avoid it stepping on the toes of the Focus RS performance-wise. This wasn't the end of the world though as the high revving engine was quite lusty and had a decent turn of pace at higher revs, and this car was all about maintaining speed through corners. Very surprising amounts of speed. Such a fantastic underrated car this. I part-ex'd mine against a Golf R Mark 7, but I had a lump in my throat leaving it on that VW forecourt in Warrington.

[@spakkawasp4680]

I've got a turbo st170 currently running 310bhp. Going for mapping on Monday for some extra power, more than happy to let you have a go on the channel.

[@Mr4..]

What you done to it to get it to 310?

[@spakkawasp4680]

@Mr4.. forged PEC conrods, RS pistons, blacktop head with st170 valve springs, 440cc injectors, sytec 340 fuel pump and a Garret gt2860rs. Tomorrow taking it to get mapped again with 550cc injectors and higher pressure map sensor so will see what we can get. Turbo should be good for about 350 60ish

[@Mr4..]

@@spakkawasp4680 sounds like it's going to be an absolute animal!

[@SantosST170]

Podes me ajudar que tipo de material aplicas t para extrair essa potência tenho um st170 também gostava de dar uma mexida nele

[@SantosST170]

Já vi no comentário a cima o que usas t no carro😂😂

[@jezsang6484]

Will shortly add a Focus to the Fiesta I already own. Both great cars imo. As you asked, another great performing warm hatch is the MG ZS 180. If you can get past the badge, what an awesome car and available for buttons. Mine is available for review if you fancy it.

[@kieranst6155]

I have a 2002 grey 2 door have own her 15 years she only has 59.000 on her what a class car love it ❤ford power

[@danielbaker4820]

Will be a classic at sum point as most have been used for the engines

[@81adamlittle]

They usually hit 70 in second gear! I've got a magnum grey 5dr in my garage with 46k on the clock, I can't bring myself to part with it.

[@hoodnut197]

Ive got a 3 door Merc grey sun roof model been sat in a garage for years.

[@kristianspencer1978]

I’d go 4 a Leon cupra r 210/225 or Octavia vrs. I can remember maxing an st170 on the m25 at 134 mph. 20 years ago.

[@juppzmuda9725]

When it comes to late 90s, nothing beats the Focus. They drive so much better than its competitors at the time.

[@marfrandema1884]

Love it!, sich a pity is 5 doors but for the price it was a heck of a deal

[@darrenrevill8664]

Love a mk1 focus. I only got upto a 2.0 zetec esp but then needed a diesel after

[@AhamkarAlchemy]

i had one, it lost the magic touch of the 1.6 as the 2.0 was too front heavy

[@bernisleep1190]

Need to rev the old girl a bit harder. I own a 3 door grey st170 and under 5.5k there a bit flat but get above that and keep it there they do move well for a old car

[@benben3417]

Looking at getting one of these, what are that like on petrol average mpg ?

[@ST59BOO]

Their not great 25-32 mpg

[@ps36081]

You driven a Civic Type S? Same BHP almost, 5 doors and VTEC only 5 gears though

[@cosworthization]

Beautiful car.

[@bunsofsteeeel]

There’s one rotting in my works car park it’s been sat there for years pretty sad.

[@leonjarvis7650]

Jaguar is a good shout

[@teatimetel174]

better than money in the bank

[@SantosST170]

Eu tenho um azul imperial 3 portas faróis xenon ac automático carro porreiro adoro

[@SantosST170]

Só não tenho bancos aquecidos nem os bancos recaro o resto tenho tudo

[@glennchurch788]

Had one in blue .. 5 door .. handled well .. engine underpowered imo .

[@clivebrackstone1896]

Had a black 2 door with 71k miles and never ever felt it had 170 ps ever.. and the IMRC kept failing to open over 5k.. so got a hyundai coupe 2.7 24valve v6 wich blew it to bits in every area. And was even better on the Go go juice 😂❤❤❤