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Hi everyone,
What a great resource and friendly bunch. Recently bought a '07 ST2, my first Ford. I'm getting on in years now...any other old geezers out there??
I'm a keen Speed Hill Climb competitor, limiting myself to the road going classes (very limited mods) and hoping to use the Focus this season. My previous competition car was an Alfa Spider, and I knew every nut and bolt, but the Focus is a different kettle of fish, so I'm starting from scratch really. The car is totally standard as far as I can tell, it has a K&N sticker under the hood, so I'll need to check that out (when I figure out how to access the air cleaner), and I'll be limiting my mods to essentials - probably bigger intercooler and a mild remap. Anyone used Celtic Tuning??
I'm aware of the block problems, and the 'weak' driveshafts, but I don't think these will be a problem. Hill climbing in the road going classes usually mean you have to drive to and from the event, so the last thing you need is to trash the car on the hill, so it's not a 'balls out' activity. Due to the format of the event (two practice runs, two competition runs), it's all about being precise - limiting wheelspin off the line and letting the gradient scrub the speed rather than heavy braking. 30-40 seconds a run is the norm.
This car seems to pull away well in second gear.
So, probably lots of questions, although I have to say the amount of content and advice I've found so far is very comprehensive!
Cheers,
Ian
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What a great resource and friendly bunch. Recently bought a '07 ST2, my first Ford. I'm getting on in years now...any other old geezers out there??
I'm a keen Speed Hill Climb competitor, limiting myself to the road going classes (very limited mods) and hoping to use the Focus this season. My previous competition car was an Alfa Spider, and I knew every nut and bolt, but the Focus is a different kettle of fish, so I'm starting from scratch really. The car is totally standard as far as I can tell, it has a K&N sticker under the hood, so I'll need to check that out (when I figure out how to access the air cleaner), and I'll be limiting my mods to essentials - probably bigger intercooler and a mild remap. Anyone used Celtic Tuning??
I'm aware of the block problems, and the 'weak' driveshafts, but I don't think these will be a problem. Hill climbing in the road going classes usually mean you have to drive to and from the event, so the last thing you need is to trash the car on the hill, so it's not a 'balls out' activity. Due to the format of the event (two practice runs, two competition runs), it's all about being precise - limiting wheelspin off the line and letting the gradient scrub the speed rather than heavy braking. 30-40 seconds a run is the norm.
This car seems to pull away well in second gear.
So, probably lots of questions, although I have to say the amount of content and advice I've found so far is very comprehensive!
Cheers,
Ian
, that's my thinking anyway. I am 70 BTW. Got to agree, this site is a mine of information and I am pleased I found it.
