Any News for 2015 Fiesta ST? - Page 2

FiestaST · 12-05-2015, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Cheese3

I hear the updated dash version won't be coming to australia because Ford want to have the best priced hot hatch on the market.

I have sent them an email asking about the update..
but they just said they can't disclose anything and blah blah blah...
where do you hear it from?

Cheese3 · 13-05-2015, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by FiestaST

I have sent them an email asking about the update..
but they just said they can't disclose anything and blah blah blah...
where do you hear it from?

It was on a recent review of the Fiesta ST i saw, the journos asked the same question and that was the response he got.

fobzee · 13-05-2015, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by FiestaST

I have sent them an email asking about the update..
but they just said they can't disclose anything and blah blah blah...
where do you hear it from?

The 2015 model is the my2014.5 which just got updated, I dont think there is going to be any changes for at least another year now

Riklink · 13-05-2015, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FiestaST

Congratz !!
Does the one you got have a million buttons on the central console?
Cause the update ST should look like this...

Thats the American version. Only America get the big touch screen.

barra240t · 14-05-2015, 10:04 AM

Expect the MY15.75 this year. No idea on spec yet.

FiestaST · 14-05-2015, 08:03 PM

two more questions

1) is Germany or Thailand make the Fiesta ST?

2) gap between second the third gear... how bad is it?

**Fordman1** · 14-05-2015, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FiestaST

two more questions

1) is Germany or Thailand make the Fiesta ST?

2) gap between second the third gear... how bad is it?

Germany.

Fine for me.

bigshotdan · 18-05-2015, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by FiestaST

two more questions

1) is Germany or Thailand make the Fiesta ST?

2) gap between second the third gear... how bad is it?

FiST is German, rest of the range (I believe) is Thai. No noticeable gap between second and third for me, before or after tune and short-shifter...

**Polyal** · 18-05-2015, 02:58 PM

Is there really any appreciable difference between the two factories? Have you actually sat a FiST and a Thai one side by side and compared? Would be interesting, I think some times to much is made of where its screwed together.

Both factories should run similar tolerances and use the same (more or less) common parts?

bigshotdan · 18-05-2015, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Is there really any appreciable difference between the two factories? Have you actually sat a FiST and a Thai one side by side and compared? Would be interesting, I think some times to much is made of where its screwed together.

Both factories should run similar tolerances and use the same (more or less) common parts?

I remember on the day I picked up my Focus RS the sales guys mentioned the new Fiesta being Thai built. I said I wouldn't want that, but they said it was better put together there than cars from the German factory. Jokingly I said 'gee, thanks' considering I was taking home the most expensive car they offered at the time...

So, yes, the performance models come from Germany, but no, it's not an Audi factory.

Bargey · 18-05-2015, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Is there really any appreciable difference between the two factories? Have you actually sat a FiST and a Thai one side by side and compared? Would be interesting, I think some times to much is made of where its screwed together.

Both factories should run similar tolerances and use the same (more or less) common parts?

3 years ago I test drove most of the vehicles in the Fiesta range, Polo, Mazda 2, Swift, Barina and settled on the Fiesta WT Auto. Bog Stock standard Phantom Purple straight outta the Thai factory. Ran up 75K km's trouble free (yes I had the shutter in the gearbox).
I was so impressed that when I wanted to treat myself to some performance. I went straight out and bought the ST, didn't consider a Polo GTI or Swift Sports or anything else for a second.

Been smiling ever since.

P.S. Walked past some Toyota's and just kept walking

, and as for Mitsubishi, two things to remember.... Beware the 3 Diamond Devil, and the last time Mitsubishi made anything worth having it was used as a fighter plane in WWII.

LeadFoot81 · 19-05-2015, 10:39 AM

Similar story for me, bought a WS Zetec as a run about and loved it so much I bought an ST sight unseen, no test drive (salesman was perplexed)

Driving out of the dealership I instantly knew....Best. Decision. Ever.

Franco Cozzo · 19-05-2015, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Is there really any appreciable difference between the two factories? Have you actually sat a FiST and a Thai one side by side and compared? Would be interesting, I think some times to much is made of where its screwed together.

Both factories should run similar tolerances and use the same (more or less) common parts?

Big difference between WS and WT Fiesta, WS was made in Germany and WT in Thailand, the Thailand made one loses some features like the soft touch dash, less adjustment on the steering wheel, has different size tyres etc.

Though they did improve the useless A/C the WS has.

**Fordman1** · 19-05-2015, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

Is there really any appreciable difference between the two factories? Have you actually sat a FiST and a Thai one side by side and compared? Would be interesting, I think some times to much is made of where its screwed together.

Both factories should run similar tolerances and use the same (more or less) common parts?

There is no Thai FIST.

Regardless one is a 3 door (German ST) and the other (Thai Fiesta) is a 5 door.

3 door is stiffer.

Pursya · 19-05-2015, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Barraxr8

There is no Thai FIST.

Regardless one is a 3 door (German ST) and the other (Thai Fiesta) is a 5 door.

3 door is stiffer.

Or gets you stiffer............

Are the U.S. Ones five door? Just have a memory that they, Mexican built I think, are five door. Which would be very interesting compared to the 3 door. A bit more practical for a lot of people.

DoggieHowser · 19-06-2015, 10:50 AM

I think the US STs are also built in Germany vs Mexico for the regular Fiestas.

Hatchbacks are just less popular in the US so they opted for a more practical 5 door version, I imagine.

Picking up a Race Red ST on Tuesday.

Haven't driven a manual since the Evo in 2009.. so fingers crossed I don't stall the engine leaving the showroom :P

bigshotdan · 19-06-2015, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DoggieHowser

I think the US STs are also built in Germany vs Mexico for the regular Fiestas.

Hatchbacks are just less popular in the US so they opted for a more practical 5 door version, I imagine.

Picking up a Race Red ST on Tuesday.

Haven't driven a manual since the Evo in 2009.. so fingers crossed I don't stall the engine leaving the showroom :P

Good stuff, bloke! They're bloody easy to drive so you shouldn't have a problem! Nice colour choice too. I wholeheartedly approve.

Whereabouts in the Sunshine State are you?

DoggieHowser · 19-06-2015, 11:26 AM

Thanks for the welcome..

I live in Brisbane now but am driving to the Gold Coast for work.

I am trading in an MY12.5 Tiguan 155TSI - which I bought when I was working in Sydney and thought I wanted more room to haul stuff. I really thought the GTI engine would give me some thrills but the car just felt uninvolving. I had more fun in my wife's MY11 77TSI Golf with a tiny 1.2 turbocharged engine ;)

Anyway, I was itchy for a change and wanted something fun without too much money - and was looking at the Polo GTI at first - but it was just insane how much it cost - and once you started piling on the options - it is just unbelievable.

Then I started seeing reviews pitching the Fiesta ST against the Polo and that piqued my interest ;) can't believe how much fun this tiny car is. I test drove the Fiesta before getting the Golf in 2011 but the build on the base Fiesta and the rear drum brakes were deal breakers then - so it made me overlook the ST initially

glad I came to my senses.

bigshotdan · 19-06-2015, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DoggieHowser

Thanks for the welcome..

I live in Brisbane now but am driving to the Gold Coast for work.

I am trading in an MY12.5 Tiguan 155TSI - which I bought when I was working in Sydney and thought I wanted more room to haul stuff. I really thought the GTI engine would give me some thrills but the car just felt uninvolving. I had more fun in my wife's MY11 77TSI Golf with a tiny 1.2 turbocharged engine ;)

Anyway, I was itchy for a change and wanted something fun without too much money - and was looking at the Polo GTI at first - but it was just insane how much it cost - and once you started piling on the options - it is just unbelievable.

Then I started seeing reviews pitching the Fiesta ST against the Polo and that piqued my interest ;) can't believe how much fun this tiny car is. I test drove the Fiesta before getting the Golf in 2011 but the build on the base Fiesta and the rear drum brakes were deal breakers then - so it made me overlook the ST initially

glad I came to my senses.

FiST is far more involving than any VW could ever be. Sure, it might be fractionally slower in standard trim, but it's so much more engaging.

If you're keen on meeting fellow owners, and are on Facebook, check out SEQ Euro Fast Ford. We're a very social crew and have regular meets and cruises, with the occasional track time as well...

DoggieHowser · 19-06-2015, 05:32 PM

Just had a look at my car - didn't realise there were the grey finish as well. Nice ;)

mrmavx · 21-06-2015, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by DoggieHowser

I think the US STs are also built in Germany vs Mexico for the regular Fiestas.

Hatchbacks are just less popular in the US so they opted for a more practical 5 door version, I imagine.

Picking up a Race Red ST on Tuesday.

Haven't driven a manual since the Evo in 2009.. so fingers crossed I don't stall the engine leaving the showroom :P

The US St is a 5 door built in Mexico(the us market does not have a 3 door fiesta) using a complete engine gearbox assembley from Germany but it runs on a different engine management computer which does not use the maf for tuning but a map sensor instead which means we cannot use any tuning upgrades from us manufacturers. Also the 5 door St is 180 pounds heavier than the 3 door
Mrmavx

DoggieHowser · 21-06-2015, 12:51 PM

Thanks for the heads up. I remember watching a Motortrend? video which mentioned they were sourcing the US cars from Europe and that the car was identical to the European specs. Might have been before they started production in Mexico.

DoggieHowser · 23-06-2015, 04:12 PM

Just picked up the car. Been a real joy to drive stick after so long. The clutch and gearbox is great fun and rewarding to boot. You do sit a fair bit taller because of the Recaros but the visibility has been great and I have not had too much of an issue to heel-toe. The throttle response is fun. It feels like a feisty Jack Russell - small but darting with the craziest amount of energy.

DoggieHowser · 23-06-2015, 05:16 PM

bigshotdan · 23-06-2015, 05:42 PM

Nice one... fastest colour too!

I'm just ****ed off that they all come with Rado Grey wheels now. I'm gonna have to get mine painted. I rather liked being the only one...!!

Pursya · 23-06-2015, 08:00 PM

Sex on 4 rubber things...

FiestaST · 25-06-2015, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DoggieHowser

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nice car!

would you mind taking a photo on the central console please? ( including the Cd player ).
Thanks!

Bargey · 27-06-2015, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DoggieHowser

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Looks great and love the Rado Grey wheels.

It's screaming out for a front splitter.

DoggieHowser · 28-06-2015, 02:02 PM

I am already scraping the front bumper now. not sure i could survive an added lip

sorry guys, been diagnosed with a bout of pneumonia so haven't have the chance to drive it around and post pics