tmcphail Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 We need a forum specific to this vehicle I picked one up last night and its a riot to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrming Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 We need a forum specific to this vehicle I picked one up last night and its a riot to drive. VERY COOL! Looking forward to seeing more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoolinX2 Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 I've been paying attention to these things for a while, and it'd probably be the only around right now I'd consider giving the SHO up for...but it's not that tempting yet. And for being under $30k, it's a great value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Posted September 12, 2012 Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 I will be adding a forum for this shortly. The only thing I see wrong with this car is the fact a nicely equipped one is around $29,000. The new Fusion is also coming with ecoboost AND AWD. I wonder where it will be priced at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcphail Posted September 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2012 A-plan makes it cheap. Calibration details to come shortly. The fusion I considered but the weight is quite a bit higher especially in AWD. The ST was the lightest car of them all with this powertrain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrming Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Also... will the ST-R parts show up in the Ford Racing Parts catalog? I thought I heard something to that effect... just like the Cobra Jet parts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcphail Posted September 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 That would make sense for FRPP to make that available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcphail Posted September 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 I had it over in Sanford at SCT Wednesday for use in a video and development. [ATTACH=CONFIG]990[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h1h0silver Posted September 18, 2012 Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Any new info yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcphail Posted September 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2012 Data will be released as soon as I can let it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h1h0silver Posted September 19, 2012 Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 As for the car itself: What are the pros/cons? Actual mpg? Any 'street beats' at red lights? How is the torque vector and traction control? Does it have the active grill shutters? Does the active sound symposer make you grin? The list could go on...but for now (please): Stock hp/tq? Stock hp/tq with overboost? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcphail Posted September 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Will outline all data once compiled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcphail Posted September 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2012 Update! Vehicle is still in development: 1. Flashing works 2. Software works 3. Firmware and software will work back and forth with calibrations to test stability, find parameters and ensure flashing is solid, then it will go to QA to test. Will have more information as tests are passed. Completion should be within 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoolinX2 Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 So my local Ford dealership has an ST in stock now, in Tangerine Scream, priced at $25,800. That's incredible value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcphail Posted September 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Go drive it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve142857 Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Surely is... I love it and at 25k, sounds like a good value. If only it had AWD... With all that power and FWD, it will probably be like mazdaspeed3, very hard to launch on day to day driving... Please let us know your feedback if you drive it... I would also recommend to try it on a sunny day And on a rainy day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash712us Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 There was one at the strip the other day I didn't see its time. But my buddy thought it ran a very low 14 or high 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoolinX2 Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 My thoughts exactly. I do love the ST and am pondering taking one for a drive, but fighting the urge at the risk of liking it. I'm still very interested in the future Fusion ST coming. Supposedly AWD and Ecoboost as well...if they put a 6 speed in it, with those looks, I'm sold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcphail Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Stock run data below 87 Octane. Note how Engine coolant temperature plays a massive role in end power output once you get to real world temperatures. Also note that Cat over temp is also to blame for the upper RPM power reduction. Runfile 012 @ 145 degrees ECT Runfile 013 @ 185 degrees ECT Runfile 014 @ 196 degrees ECT As temperatures increase COT kicks in and timing decreases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash712us Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Them are some respectable at wheel numbers. I assume these are stock numbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmcphail Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 100 % bone stock with 87 octane and 285 miles on the odo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoolinX2 Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Wow!...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedCandySHO Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Rumor is the dyno sheets are on the SCT Facebook page.....and the gains are pretty impressive for a little 4 cylinder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrming Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 No rumor about it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdog Posted October 2, 2012 Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 Serious tire fryer right there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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