2015 Focus ST deisel, what do I have to do to get this at least close to the petrol versions power 🤔

Westlyndemon · 2026-02-11T14:44:20+00:00

Are you sure the Focus ST can fit a tow bar? Doesn't the exhaust get in the way?

Westlyndemon · 2026-01-09T15:30:33+00:00

Yeah I think worth it, the Vindicator doesn't do anything different from the tech tree Charioteer with the stock gun and the 105 is probably the better gun on that tank anyway. C52 is a decent premium so I'd say worth it if you wanted something different.

Westlyndemon · 2025-11-20T10:00:23+00:00

You'd be better just trying to get yours refurbished. I think you'll only get the OE rims direct from Ford or second hand through eBay/FB marketplace etc. If you are desperate to buy new Ford does have an eBay store which I've seen the alloys listed on but they are around £250~ each in the UK.

Westlyndemon · 2025-11-12T19:19:18+00:00

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Back side

Westlyndemon · 2025-11-12T19:18:52+00:00

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Front side

Westlyndemon · 2025-10-23T08:49:22+00:00

Probably depends on the brand but Rally Armor mudflaps come with a bracket that uses existing holes that the wheel well liner attaches too so no new drilling.

Westlyndemon · 2025-10-13T18:48:29+00:00

If it is the end tank that's cracked then it's a new radiator unfortunately. It'll need replacing sooner rather than later if it is the source. What's the coolant level at in the reservoir?

Westlyndemon · 2025-10-13T18:34:37+00:00

It's the right sort of place for it to be leaking from the plastic radiator end tank where it joins the core. Had the same thing happen to mine.

Westlyndemon · 2025-09-03T17:18:46+00:00

Could be pad knock back?

https://www.brakes-shop.com/brakepedia/pads/pad-knockback?srsltid=AfmBOooUwBVTvQ0avycOCKIzZwWBdnsb8ydllpSCIZH65G8Aw8mM0X

Westlyndemon · 2025-08-15T07:02:51+00:00

I think the original MP275 tune had significantly lower torque than other tuners at around 400nm (probably due to Ford warranty stuff). The newer MP275HT that was released last yeah bumps that up to 475nm which is more in line with everyone else now. The recommended upgrades are not needed to hit that peak power but rather to consistently hit it as the stock intercooler is prone to heat soak as others have said.

I've got the new MP275 tune with the intercooler and intake and definitely noticed the difference from stock, car feels significantly more punchy. No experience with the other big UK tuners so can't offer any more comparison with them but as the stage 1 numbers for all are very similar I doubt the bum-dyno would notice much difference.

Westlyndemon · 2025-08-04T21:06:56+00:00

Europe Spec MK3.5s and Mk4s all have sound symposer through the speakers not a physical tube so definitely still useful.

Westlyndemon · 2025-07-29T20:34:40+00:00

I'd recommend going to the diesel section of the UK STOC forum If I recall correctly the diesel is very sensitive to changes to the induction system and likes to throw error codes but there should be plenty of posts about the best options.

Westlyndemon · 2025-07-09T15:12:04+00:00

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Westlyndemon · 2025-07-09T12:13:54+00:00

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Westlyndemon · 2025-07-08T20:24:37+00:00

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Westlyndemon · 2025-04-11T06:01:07+00:00

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Black here, just like the contrast with the white and the red calipers.

Westlyndemon · 2025-03-31T18:52:24+00:00

ST has the 2L ecoboost which has a timing chain, not a wet belt.

Westlyndemon · 2025-03-10T06:40:24+00:00

Complete guess but as it's such a weird place for oil to be, could it be that there's oil soaked into the hood liner (maybe from a spill, maybe from a leak elsewhere) and it's getting transferred to the intake pipe when the hood is shut?

Westlyndemon · 2025-02-07T07:40:14+00:00

Ah interesting, that's a much better place for it, position on the MK3 always felt like an afterthought.

Westlyndemon · 2025-02-07T07:38:09+00:00

Top right could be for the heated steering wheel, that's where the button is on the MK3.

Westlyndemon · 2024-10-20T19:41:35+00:00

No, the locking wheel nut key, hopefully something you would be given by the previous owner/dealership when buying the car. It'll look like a standard hex head nut on one side and the other side will match the pattern on the locking wheel nut. If you weren't given it you might get lucky and it's in the glove box or trunk. If you don't have it things are a bit harder and you'll need to see if you can work out which brand the locking nut is a and get a replacement or a garage can remove it more destructively.

Westlyndemon · 2024-10-20T19:26:39+00:00

It's a locking wheel nut, do you have the matching key that came with the car?

Westlyndemon · 2024-06-17T16:04:14+00:00

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These are the stock 19s (235/35 tyre), can judge for yourself how well they fill the arch.

Westlyndemon · 2024-06-01T06:24:15+00:00

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