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| Golf GTI / R / R32 |
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196 | 0.02% |
| Impreza WRX / STi |
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| Mazdaspeed 3 |
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| Veloster Turbo |
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| Focus ST |
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149 | 0.01% |
| Other Hot Hatch |
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230 | 0.02% |
| Elantra GT |
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1000001 | 99.92% |
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:Duuuuh somehow managed to edit that out. It's black. Honestly, I think a really obnoxious blue would be awesome. Pink and green are all over the drat place. Maybe a nice loud fuckin' red.
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Jan 25, 2014 04:50
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Boaz MacPhereson posted:Honestly, I think a really obnoxious blue would be awesome. Pink and green are all over the drat place. Maybe a nice loud fuckin' red. Orange. Blaze Orange.
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Jan 25, 2014 05:30
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Larrymer posted:Orange. Blaze Orange. Do your mirrors too. Ford Focus ST RS3 2.0.
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Jan 25, 2014 06:06
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Bovril Delight posted:Alternate each spoke in a rainbow effect This is the correct answer. I have reflective tape on my bicycle wheels like this and it's awesome.
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Jan 25, 2014 07:08
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Today I bought a Volvo c30. Can I join the hot hatch club?
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Jan 26, 2014 01:56
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PadreScout posted:Today I bought a Volvo c30. Can I join the hot hatch club? Not without pics you can't!
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Jan 26, 2014 02:12
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Poisonlizard posted:Not without pics you can't! I only have one so far. I'll take some dramatic pictures of it parked in front of colorful things later. ...when I'm not standing in the shade and the car isn't half in the shade. gently caress, that's a terrible picture. It looked alright on a little cell screen.  PadreScout fucked around with this message at 02:40 on Jan 26, 2014 |
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Jan 26, 2014 02:36
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:I have lovely aftermarket 16" alloys for my snow tires on my Focus ST and they look like rear end. I am going to plastidip them after this winter. Color thoughts? I'm thinking some sort of heinous electric blue color. Bright yellow, like the 1st generation Blacktron Lego sets.
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Jan 27, 2014 22:25
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Atmus posted:Bright yellow, like the 1st generation Blacktron Lego sets. Only if he ever only drives around with a black flight suit and a black helmet with a heavily smoked visor.
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Jan 28, 2014 00:32
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Normally I hate stupid cold air intakes, but apparently the stock intake on my Fiesta ST muffles the choo choo turbo noise, which frankly for me is half the fun of a turbo car. Would this be an obscene waste of my $300? The build quality seems solid and it makes an excellent sound in the video, but I have never heard of FSWERKS. I figure a less restrictive intake on a turbo can never hurt though. http://www.fswerks.com/products/fswerks-green-filter-cool-flo-air-intake-system-ford-fiesta-st-2014
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Jan 28, 2014 02:43
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Voltage posted:CAI
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Jan 28, 2014 03:32
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Voltage posted:Normally I hate stupid cold air intakes, but apparently the stock intake on my Fiesta ST muffles the choo choo turbo noise, which frankly for me is half the fun of a turbo car. Would this be an obscene waste of my $300? The build quality seems solid and it makes an excellent sound in the video, but I have never heard of FSWERKS. I figure a less restrictive intake on a turbo can never hurt though. I'd go with the Mountune kit: http://www.mountuneusa.com/mountune-Induction-Upgrade-Kit-Fiesta-ST-2014-p/2364-cais-aa.htm
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Jan 28, 2014 03:40
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Voltage posted:Normally I hate stupid cold air intakes, but apparently the stock intake on my Fiesta ST muffles the choo choo turbo noise, which frankly for me is half the fun of a turbo car. Would this be an obscene waste of my $300? The build quality seems solid and it makes an excellent sound in the video, but I have never heard of FSWERKS. I figure a less restrictive intake on a turbo can never hurt though. The FSWerks CAI is pretty good, though it doesn't really deliver any power gains (until you start adding on other parts and get a tune). This is based off of what people say on FocusST.org. Plus, the FSWerks guys are usually pretty active on that forum as well.
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Jan 28, 2014 04:23
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I want to join the hot hatch club! 2003 Hyundai Tiburon GT.  Hot or not, all kinds of hatch. 
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Jan 28, 2014 04:32
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Interesting - it looks like for $300 I can get more power OR sound. The car is a total riot stock so I think I'll just invest in trackdays, brake pads and tires for the time being.
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Jan 28, 2014 05:02
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 This is my Toyota Auris hybrid from 2012. Silent and practical.
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Jan 28, 2014 15:26
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MRLOLAST posted:
Is it slow like a Prius? Not sure it would qualify as "hot" in that case. But I admit to not knowing anything about this thing.
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Jan 28, 2014 15:40
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echobucket posted:Is it slow like a Prius? Not sure it would qualify as "hot" in that case. But I admit to not knowing anything about this thing. Its not fast but since I just drive in the city and its a hybrid it makes me the fastest to the next red light in most cases.
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Jan 28, 2014 16:36
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MRLOLAST posted:Its not fast but since I just drive in the city and its a hybrid it makes me the fastest to the next red light in most cases. I used to have a 2008 full size Prius and it was not fun to drive at all. It really felt like driving a marshmallow. It would wallow around corners and although it had a lot of off the line torque (electric motor torque yay), it didn't have much power at all and felt sluggish most of the time. Just wondering what this Toyota Hybrid feels like...
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Jan 28, 2014 17:30
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Wikipedia says posted:The Auris Hybrid shares the same powertrain and batteries as the Prius So I imagine it drives almost exactly the same - probably akin to the smaller USDM Prius C
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Jan 28, 2014 19:09
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It doesn't drive bad to me. But then ofcourse I am totaly in the city and rarely even on the motorway. So I just glide around soundlessly. I did look at the golf, polo, ibiza, focus, yaris, A1, kia ceed and opel corsa before but this car just suited my need and my driving style ( I try and get from point A to B with as little stress as possible). Not everyones cup of tea.
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Jan 28, 2014 22:07
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Bacon Hat posted:I want to join the hot hatch club! This is not a hot hatch.
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Jan 29, 2014 00:16
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MRLOLAST posted:It doesn't drive bad to me. But then ofcourse I am totaly in the city and rarely even on the motorway. So I just glide around soundlessly. I did look at the golf, polo, ibiza, focus, yaris, A1, kia ceed and opel corsa before but this car just suited my need and my driving style ( I try and get from point A to B with as little stress as possible). Not everyones cup of tea. Yeah, but also probably not a "hot hatch". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_hatch
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Jan 29, 2014 00:55
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Here is some actualy hot hatchiness to get this thread back in the good direction it was once going. Sorry prius bro. Fresh wash a few months ago  Clean base Focus ST interior  I've since debadged it of the "Focus" badge and yes I've gotten rid of the stupid dealer plate holder as well. Shown is the MRT axle back exhaust. I don't really care about power gains and am probably not going to tune it either, I just wanted a little more out of the stock sound. This sounds good without trying too hard.  Fresh wash right after I got it. This appears also on the first page of this thread.  Same set as the one above it. Right after I got it. 
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Jan 29, 2014 02:25
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I'm debating trading my Grand Cherokee in on a Fiesta ST but I'm concerned about interior space. Do those of you here that own one ever feel cramped? I need to make sure I can take the car on a road trip for a couple days with two suitcases in the rear hatch and enough room for two people and a 75lb dog.
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Jan 29, 2014 04:13
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Ahh. So that what hot hatch is. Did not know that it was an official term. Just thought it was a small car/hatch general discussion.Sorry!
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Jan 29, 2014 10:46
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BoostCreep posted:I'm debating trading my Grand Cherokee in on a Fiesta ST but I'm concerned about interior space. Do those of you here that own one ever feel cramped? I need to make sure I can take the car on a road trip for a couple days with two suitcases in the rear hatch and enough room for two people and a 75lb dog. That sounds like you need to change "Fiesta ST" to "Focus ST".
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Jan 29, 2014 17:47
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BoostCreep posted:I'm debating trading my Grand Cherokee in on a Fiesta ST but I'm concerned about interior space. Do those of you here that own one ever feel cramped? I need to make sure I can take the car on a road trip for a couple days with two suitcases in the rear hatch and enough room for two people and a 75lb dog. The actual trunk would fit two suitcases no problem - but do you mean two people in the back and a dog or just two people in front and a dog in the back? If the latter it would be easily doable. The back seat is small but easily would fit two full sized adults - 3 in the back might be a squeeze. If you get one, get the recaro package - absolutely worth it. Just go to any ford dealer and sit in one. I personally find it perfect for my needs, more than enough space and 5 doors. The car itself is incredible, handling is excellent, power is more than I expected, and the interior and tech rules. I've gotten about ~28mpg on average in the few weeks I've owned it. Takes 91+ gas.
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Jan 29, 2014 17:53
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I'm not sure I would say the back seats fit two adults "easily" and I wouldn't make three people sit back there except in an emergency. The roof is low and there is very little leg room. If you just need to put a dog back there, then it should be fine.
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Jan 29, 2014 18:13
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IOwnCalculus posted:That sounds like you need to change "Fiesta ST" to "Focus ST". I thought about that. I like the look and size of the Focus, but MSRP with the options I want is 29k. For that money I'd just buy a WRX. The Fiesta is appealing because I can get one for 24k with similar options and it'll hopefully return around 30mpg. Of course I'd hope it would come in closer to invoice price after negotiations. Also I really like how externally small it is since parking my Jeep in LA gets annoying at times. Not to mention my 12mpg average. Voltage posted:The actual trunk would fit two suitcases no problem - but do you mean two people in the back and a dog or just two people in front and a dog in the back? Two people in front and one dog in back. Plus some suitcases. I sat in a Fiesta ST this weekend at Galpin Ford and it felt small, but I couldn't tell if it's because I stepped out of a Grand Cherokee and into the smallest car Ford makes. The salesman had no desire to let me actually play with the car. And he was being difficult about me test driving it. He wanted to "start the process" before I could turn the car on, so I highly doubt he'll let me bring my dog for a test fitting. (which Mitsubishi let me do with an Evo X, so come on Ford....) I'm just afraid I'll make the swap and then hate how small it is right after.
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Jan 29, 2014 19:21
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If size is your concern - see if they'll let you test it on a regular Fiesta? I can't imagine anything about the ST's seats would change whether or not you can get a dog in them.
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Jan 29, 2014 21:01
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BoostCreep posted:
I got my Fiesta about two weeks ago. My 45lb dog fits in the back with room enough for a few other dogs. Unless your pooch is particularly leggy and tall (and doesn't lay down on long rides), there won't be a problem. Its definitely small, but very comfortable and fun to drive. My old car was about the same size, but the Fiesta has better ergonomics that make it bigger feeling once you're used to it.
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Jan 29, 2014 21:34
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I drive a non-ST Fiesta, and it's definitely not a car you want to buy if you're worried about feeling cramped. I've driven with four full-sized adults in it, and it was definitely not very comfortable for anyone. Two plus a dog might work, but the dog will need to have some pretty good manners. I love my car, but there's no getting around how small it is.
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Jan 29, 2014 22:58
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It's funny seeing people say the Fiesta is so small. I know it's a small car, but I daily drove my Miata for the past year, so going to the ST was like getting an Escalade for me, it seems downright massive. I now have 2 extra doors, 3 extra seats and an actual hatch back! It feels like I could fit everything I own inside it. I suppose for 99% of people the Fiesta feels small, but it's funny how much your perspective can change depending on what you're used to. I guess if you've been used to a Grand Cherokee the Fiesta is going to seem like a clown car. I say give it a shot, I don't want to sound preachy but I'm betting most people don't need such large cars, I'm sure you would adapt to it just fine, and the turbo will make you not care about the space concerns anyway.
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Jan 29, 2014 23:32
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God drat this new Golf R looks sexy http://www.caranddriver.com/news/2015-volkswagen-golf-r-photos-and-info-news
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Jan 30, 2014 00:27
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Voltage posted:It's funny seeing people say the Fiesta is so small. I know it's a small car, but I daily drove my Miata for the past year, so going to the ST was like getting an Escalade for me, it seems downright massive. I now have 2 extra doors, 3 extra seats and an actual hatch back! It feels like I could fit everything I own inside it. This is all great advice, thank you. What kind of fuel mileage are you getting in the real world? Same question to anyone here with a Fiesta ST. I'm mostly seeing 28mpg combined/mostly highway on the Fiesta forums.
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Jan 30, 2014 01:53
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I'm going either electric blue or orange (DS3 style) for the winter wheels. I'll post about it when I get 'em done this summer after I take the wheels off.
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Jan 30, 2014 02:12
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BoostCreep posted:This is all great advice, thank you. What kind of fuel mileage are you getting in the real world? This is right on the nose, I've gotten an average of 28mpg in the 3 weeks I've owned it, with a pretty even mix of city and highway, driving rather hard. If I babbied it I could easily get mid 30's since it has a fairly tall 6th gear.
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Jan 30, 2014 05:59
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http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/revised-volkswagen-polo-gti-get-manual-gearbox-option In important USDM news; VW just fixed the biggest issue with a car not available within the USDM. A manual is available in the Polo GTI refresh
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Radioing in to say my hot hatch will be delivered in a week. If my GT4 doesn't meet the definition then this thing sure as hell does.
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