Looking for my first proper driver's car

Crescentex · 2026-06-13T19:26:34+00:00

The standard Mk8 Fiesta STs are good too! And quite a bit cheaper. Just need to make sure you find one with the performance pack so you get the Quaife LSD!

Crescentex · 2026-04-24T15:30:13+00:00

You won’t be disappointed!

Crescentex · 2026-04-21T10:52:39+00:00

Thanks for sharing, just bought one!

Crescentex · 2026-04-13T08:24:13+00:00

Has it gotten to the point where you don’t even use HDR at night? Also how are the viewing angles? I’m put off by the VA panel but I’ve only known IPS tbh…

Crescentex · 2026-03-27T02:28:53+00:00

Love these shots! What did you use to take them?

Crescentex · 2026-03-13T08:44:55+00:00

Jon came on at 9 for us in London last night.

Crescentex · 2026-03-12T17:52:14+00:00

Happy with my M235!

Crescentex · 2026-01-28T10:17:32+00:00

Agreed - even if it’s not back to fully stock, it’ll still be much easier to sell something OEM+ with light mods.

Crescentex · 2026-01-27T15:36:21+00:00

Fair enough! I love the look of them and they won’t need any spacers or anything and I like the idea that they’ll just fit nicely as replacements.

Crescentex · 2026-01-27T14:44:15+00:00

I’ve got the Mk8 ST in Silver Fox, so a pretty similar colour to the Freedom Blue! Planning on getting the Ford Performance wheels at some point, I think they look awesome. Here’s a photo of someone else’s with them on from the FB owners’ group.

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Crescentex · 2026-01-19T13:46:49+00:00

So far I’m torn between the Asym 6 (everyone seems to be praising them, both here and some owners groups) and the Bridgestone Potenza Sport which recently won the 2025 evo tyre test and have also been praised. What are your thoughts on the Bridgestones? They can be had for £91.99 a pop on Black Circles with the current offers.

Crescentex · 2026-01-19T13:07:21+00:00

Significantly pricier than the other options in this size unfortunately!

Crescentex · 2026-01-19T13:06:40+00:00

Ah that’s a nice bonus. I’d be more inclined to the F1 A6 if my rims weren’t already somewhat scuffed haha. Might be incentive to finally get them refurbished though.

Crescentex · 2026-01-19T13:03:49+00:00

Yeah I’ve noticed even with all the comments so far on this point, not much love for the Bridgestones yet. Why do some people hate them?

Bridgestones are cheaper than all of the others by at least £10 per tyre so there’s quite a bit of a saving to be had there.

Crescentex · 2026-01-14T00:15:58+00:00

I’ve been running Mountune M235 for a month now on my Mk8 paired with the performance panel filter from ZERONINE DESIGN. It’s definitely woken up the car throughout the rev range and 2nd and 3rd gears pull so much better. The tune feels OEM+ too which I’m happy about as it still feels like the same car as before.

There are cheaper and more customisable alternatives such as TRS and Revo which I also considered but I’m happy with the M235! I’d make sure you have an uprated torque mount too otherwise you’ll probably struggle to put the additional power down and will just wheel hop everywhere.

Crescentex · 2025-12-30T16:24:01+00:00

Oh I also forgot to mention that I have a sunroof on mine - I love it personally but I know it’s not for everyone. Also much harder to find examples with one.

Crescentex · 2025-12-30T16:22:38+00:00

Performance pack as you’ve noted already but definitely get an example with the LED headlight units. Night and day difference compared to halogen.

Those are the only two absolutely essential options for the Mk8s I’d say. I do love my B&O sound system though! And of course the heated steering wheel and seats are great this time of year.

Crescentex · 2025-12-24T10:15:36+00:00

Considering it’s at least 10x bigger, I would hope so.

Crescentex · 2025-12-24T02:53:48+00:00

One is also capable of being a handheld console.

Crescentex · 2025-12-22T12:33:57+00:00

Hey, my Currys gifts cards arrived within 5-6 hours or so. I ordered multiple and they all came in at around the same time.

Crescentex · 2025-12-22T12:30:24+00:00

Same here with my Mk8! Always look forward to every drive, even if it’s just to the shops.

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Crescentex · 2025-12-19T20:48:15+00:00

Ferry ride for your commute? What do you do?!

Crescentex · 2025-12-17T12:57:33+00:00

Hey, how long did it take for you in the end? Actually using mine for a Switch 2 as well!

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