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What hot hatch do you own? This poll is closed. |
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| Golf GTI / R / R32 |
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196 | 0.02% |
| Impreza WRX / STi |
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133 | 0.01% |
| Mazdaspeed 3 |
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92 | 0.01% |
| Veloster Turbo |
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20 | 0.00% |
| 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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I don't have an accessport yet but I'll hook up my obd2 reader and watch my coolant temp for a while and make sure nothing looks weird. Car runs great, I'm just not a accustomed to the electric fans running so much. Probably because my last car didn't have working AC 
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Aug 19, 2016 14:21
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PaintVagrant posted:This is probably part of our problem. How much of this radiator is actually getting airflow? 30 square inches? Here is mine after putting on the Cobb intercooler:  And yes, the intercooler goes right up under the bumper.
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Aug 19, 2016 15:21
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My fan is running pretty much constantly when the outside temperature is over 80. AC is almost always set to 72 though, so there's that. I've seen it get in to the 220s on OBD2, but that was on a hot day after 20 minutes or so of hard driving.
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Aug 19, 2016 23:22
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So, what's the preferred hot hatch in the under 6k market? Guessing more of a warm hatch at that point, or a reheated hatch really. What from the early to mid 00s has aged well and has easily accessible parts?
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Aug 20, 2016 05:43
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SVT Focus?
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Aug 20, 2016 05:46
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Crx or civic with a b16 swap
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Aug 20, 2016 06:50
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In my fantasy alternate world timeline Honda sold a hot Fit with a K engine in the US. That'd probably have cut into Civic Si sales too much, though.
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Aug 20, 2016 07:35
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A mazdaspeed 5 if youre not in the rust belt? MAYBE a 8th gen civic si with high miles? a used GTI of some sort
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Aug 20, 2016 14:58
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I like my matrix xrs. Warm hatch is a pretty fair description. 6 speed is entertaining, and it's surprisingly roomy. Toyota reliability and parts are no problem.
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Aug 20, 2016 15:51
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Even cheaper get the Pontiac version
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Aug 20, 2016 16:54
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^^^ and additionally, only the 03-06 matrix xrs/vibe gt. The second generation xrs was a trim level, no 2zz or 6 speed.
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Aug 20, 2016 17:04
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That motor is fun. Very Honda esque
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Aug 20, 2016 17:25
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See these are the secrets I need. Local focus st's are beat to hell so no go on that. I'll look into those Pontiacs.
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Aug 20, 2016 17:28
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Previa_fun posted:In my fantasy alternate world timeline Honda sold a hot Fit with a K engine in the US. CRZ with the K would be amazing.
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Aug 20, 2016 17:55
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A 1st gen focus with the 2.3 and SVT suspension (dirty cheap new from ford racing) is the secret best cheap warm milk hatchback. The 1G focus has an amazing chassis.
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Aug 20, 2016 19:37
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I had a big swaybar on my 00 focus Oversteer every day
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Aug 21, 2016 02:40
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Yesterday was a great example of why I'm not sure I can live without a hatch as my DD. I got a combo of 8 wheels and tires in my Golf without any real issue. I don't think that would work in the civic sedans I've been looking at 
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Aug 24, 2016 14:53
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fknlo posted:Yesterday was a great example of why I'm not sure I can live without a hatch as my DD. I got a combo of 8 wheels and tires in my Golf without any real issue. I don't think that would work in the civic sedans I've been looking at The hatch is incoming but it's not a very space-efficient hatch design.
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Aug 24, 2016 15:49
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:The hatch is incoming but it's not a very space-efficient hatch design. I've been casually looking at 8th gen SI's to try and keep myself from picking up another car payment after my Golf gets bought back, so no hatch option for me there.
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Aug 24, 2016 16:37
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those things are so loving dull
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Aug 24, 2016 16:56
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BraveUlysses posted:those things are so loving dull I didn't mind them, it's all the virtues and vices of the Civic with a revvy engine and a RED AND BLACK INTERIOR. It's obviously not the best performing hot hatch out there, but the K20Z3 is decent other than the rev hang and that's an easy fix.
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Aug 24, 2016 22:09
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They're great cars and mega reliable, assuming the gearbox isn't hosed by the PO. First step of buying a used own is throw away the stock clutch hydraulics and replace with all new (updated) oem parts and steel lines. I loved mine, but man they're just such a bitch to work on.
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Aug 24, 2016 23:00
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Hey anyone here have any experience with throwing a stiffer RMM into the Focus ST? Would be interested to hear how things went. I have the eFocus mount in there from the factory for the record.
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Aug 26, 2016 04:06
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Some dude in a newer turbo bmw tried to race me on my way home today. I happened to be accelerating in a spirited but legal fashion near him and then next thing I know its fwoooshh groooarrr hisss next to me beeping his horn and trying to start a pull. My car isnt even broken in yet, so I waved him off but made sure he could hear my good natured "you got me!". Then he really got me, as his car made a couple of just ear-crushing backfires as (I think) he hit the rev limiter. Not sure really, but my windows were down and my ear on the that side is still ringing 30 minutes later.
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Aug 26, 2016 06:03
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Monkey Fracas posted:Hey anyone here have any experience with throwing a stiffer RMM into the Focus ST? Would be interested to hear how things went. I have the eFocus mount in there from the factory for the record. One of the local guys put a Cobb rmm on his Fost and complained of way too much NVH. His gauge pod actually popped off.
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Aug 26, 2016 09:44
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smooth jazz posted:One of the local guys put a Cobb rmm on his Fost and complained of way too much NVH. His gauge pod actually popped off. I've heard this is a big complaint as well. The stock one is pretty flimsy though.
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Aug 26, 2016 10:55
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Yeah, kinda looking for that sweet spot between "stiffer than eFocus mount" and "JBR 88 Durometer mount".
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Aug 26, 2016 13:21
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Isnt the mountune one supposed to be a little less NVH than cobb?
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Aug 26, 2016 14:18
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Monkey Fracas posted:Hey anyone here have any experience with throwing a stiffer RMM into the Focus ST? Would be interested to hear how things went. I have the eFocus mount in there from the factory for the record. No first-hand experience with it, but I read good things about the cp-e RMM stage 1. Only 55A durometer rating. That being said, I picked up the Cobb rmm for my RS when I take delivery next month. We'll see how it goes. Dr. Kayak Paddle fucked around with this message at 17:14 on Aug 26, 2016 |
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Aug 26, 2016 17:11
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What are you getting in return by installing the mount? And how noticeable a return is it?
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Aug 26, 2016 17:57
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The Ferret King posted:What are you getting in return by installing the mount? And how noticeable a return is it? Supposed to significantly stop the engine from moving around during hard shifting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvQth74aJhE It's only happened to me once but on a hard pull I thought the engine was going to come through and kill me.
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Aug 26, 2016 18:23
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Yeah, hopefully arresting the engine movement will help out with the wheel hop on starts a little. I think in the video you're seeing the mount they had in the original '13s which was from the stock Focus and waaaayyyy too soft. Since '14 (around the middle of the production?) They've been putting in the stiffer mount from the electric Focus which is more around what they should have put into the car in the first place. I have the eFocus mount but still would like a little less movement and can deal with some low RPM vibes. Mountune looking like the best option right about now.
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Aug 26, 2016 19:22
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Does it change the shift feel at all?
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Aug 26, 2016 19:27
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People say it can make the shifts feel more direct, but not the major reason people typically put one in the FoST.
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Aug 26, 2016 19:51
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Has anyone pulled their FiST clutch spring? I am tired of the grabby engagement and vague bite point. I prefer a pretty heavy clutch anyways, but I have heard mixed reviews of running without the spring.
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Aug 26, 2016 19:58
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I pulled it on my FoST, but then I pussed out and put it back in a few weeks later. I don't think it's really necessary but I just adjusted my seating position and got more practice with the pedal and it got better. I'm still crap at shifting smoothly.
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Aug 26, 2016 20:07
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I kinda thought about taking it out when I got the car but quickly got used to the way it feels so I decided not to bother. Still want to put an accelerator pedal spacer in, though.
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Aug 26, 2016 20:14
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A lot of people break that spring when trying to reinstall it. I don't think you can order just the spring, either. It's probably best not to mess with it, although I don't think it does anything but alter the feel and travel of the pedal.
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Aug 26, 2016 20:21
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Monkey Fracas posted:I kinda thought about taking it out when I got the car but quickly got used to the way it feels so I decided not to bother. Still want to put an accelerator pedal spacer in, though. Yeah same, anyone know of a decent one?
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Aug 26, 2016 20:52
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KYOON GRIFFEY JR posted:Yeah same, anyone know of a decent one? I assume the spacer they sell on mod bargains for 55 bux is fine. Or you can go on ebay and find the chinese scanned version of it for $20 or something, assuming that exists (it probably does).
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Aug 26, 2016 21:26
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