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What hot hatch do you own? This poll is closed. |
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| Golf GTI / R / R32 |
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196 | 0.02% |
| Impreza WRX / STi |
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133 | 0.01% |
| Mazdaspeed 3 |
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92 | 0.01% |
| Veloster Turbo |
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20 | 0.00% |
| Focus ST |
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149 | 0.01% |
| Other Hot Hatch |
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230 | 0.02% |
| Elantra GT |
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1000001 | 99.92% |
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Rhyno posted:Yet another reason to buy used. There is exactly 1 blue FiST within 300 miles of me.
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Oct 15, 2017 03:00
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FBS posted:There is exactly 1 blue FiST within 300 miles of me. There's like five blue with Recaro's and te closest to me has got higher miles and a higher sticker than a identically equipped 2016 in black. Edit: One available nationwide in blue with the options I want. Pricier than the average 2016 identically equipped but in black. I guess blue is a premium color? https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for...delCode1=FIESTA Rhyno fucked around with this message at 04:30 on Oct 15, 2017 |
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Oct 15, 2017 03:27
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The one thing I wish I had done differently is holding out for the blue. I like the black just fine, but every time I see a blue one I feel a bit of regret.
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Oct 15, 2017 17:24
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I didn't even want the blue to begin with until I came across this one used. It ended up growing on me. $14k for a 2015 with 10k miles. No recaros.
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Oct 15, 2017 17:39
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If we're talking about Performance Blue FiSTs I figured I should post mine from right after I dipped my wheels this summer. Those wheels are now a nice shade of Brake Dust Grey. 
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Oct 16, 2017 01:14
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drat. Blue with white wheels is the best combo. A shame blue commands a premium.
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Oct 16, 2017 01:18
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Rhyno posted:drat. Blue with white wheels is the best combo. A shame blue commands a premium. I'll be sure to post a picture of my RS with it's winter wheels. Nitrous blue with white plasti-dipped ST wheels.
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Oct 16, 2017 01:33
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I like the Fiesta blue more than the RS blue.
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Oct 16, 2017 01:34
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those white wheels look hot, but with the amount of brake dust that seems to collect on just the stock wheels, I feel like id be wiping em down daily. love the sonic plate too, it just works with the rocket go kart
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Oct 16, 2017 15:24
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With my black wheels I sometimes forget that they’re glossy. I’ve gotten so used to the dust that the car almost looks weird right after a wash.
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Oct 16, 2017 15:41
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Finally got my konigs mounted up     So the offset of these wheels is 10mm outward from the stock wheels and i had to use spacers up front for another 10mm, total distance out is now 20mm from stock with 235 tires instead of 225 Honestly its kinda a bummer they stick out so much up front...not sure i like the final result.
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Oct 16, 2017 20:58
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The stick out doesn't look too bad to me. Moreso just the fact that those styled wheels with those chunky tires and stock ride height make it look like you're running 14 inch baby wheels. If it was lowered about an inch would probably greatly help since you'd get rid of most of that fender/wheel gap.
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Oct 16, 2017 23:14
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Test drove a FiST today and I think it cured my desire to buy one right now. I fit in it fine, it shifted nice, the engine was pretty strong. It just didn't feel very special. When I got back into my car I had to admit to myself that I wasn't really willing to sign up for another loan for $6-8k more than the Mazda 3 is worth so that I could drive the Fiesta instead. This almost certainly means I didn't drive it hard enough on the test drive. I drove it about the same way I drive to work and it just didn't do enough for me.  I think if I totaled the Mazda tomorrow I would buy one, though.
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Oct 17, 2017 00:45
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FBS posted:This almost certainly means I didn't drive it hard enough on the test drive. I drove it about the same way I drive to work and it just didn't do enough for me. My friend and I had similar experiences. He tested one on a whim and thought it wasn't rude enough, and the first time I drove one I preferred the FoST. I had to find an abandoned Meijer's lot before I could get up in it enough to really fall in love. So if you never will have a chance to go hard, its chassis and harmony are kind of moot. Also I took that friend around a couple times, and he refused to take the wheel. He doesn't want a car payment and knows he won't be able to resist.
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Oct 17, 2017 01:46
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It took me til my third test drive. That's the one that I got the car to myself with no salesman in it 
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Oct 17, 2017 02:56
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I'm already halfway through talking myself back into it lol
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Oct 17, 2017 02:58
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FBS posted:I'm already halfway through talking myself back into it lol On my test drive, the salesman took me out and proceeded to get the FiST extremely sideways on the very first corner we took from the dealership after he disabled traction control. It was fun as poo poo and I bought one two hours later after my own test drive, I made them trade the one he drove like a moron for a different one at a sister dealership that had more options. Drove mine for 36k miles, only maintenance was oil changes and rear brake rotors/pads. Throw a downpipe, intercooler and a tune at it and it's a riot. I understand the 2017+ has even shorter gearing than the 2015/16, I missed those short gears so much when I picked up my manual GTI.
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Oct 17, 2017 03:07
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I just walked up to get a test drive and got a brand-new salesman who didn't know the inventory very well. I also wonder if the car had premium gas in it.
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Oct 17, 2017 03:23
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Coolnezzz posted:I missed those short gears so much when I picked up my manual GTI. It's not something that bothers me at all, but the gearing on them is absolutely ridiculously long. A friend's brother money shifted his in 3rd and I couldn't comprehend how he did that unless he was doing like 120 or something. That was exactly what happened.
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Oct 17, 2017 03:29
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100% Dundee posted:The stick out doesn't look too bad to me. Moreso just the fact that those styled wheels with those chunky tires and stock ride height make it look like you're running 14 inch baby wheels. If it was lowered about an inch would probably greatly help since you'd get rid of most of that fender/wheel gap. i'm only not keen on the wheels sticking out so much because i dunno if they'll hit the fender under cornering not sure i'll lower it yet
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Oct 17, 2017 04:57
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Time to find a place to flex the thing out to see if you have enough camber to clear the tires before you find out the hard way 
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Oct 17, 2017 04:59
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yeah you should definitely turn off the traction control and find a somewhat deserted parking lot or street
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Oct 17, 2017 12:09
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fknlo posted:It's not something that bothers me at all, but the gearing on them is absolutely ridiculously long. Coming from a '13 Speed3 to a '16 GTI, I still find myself clutching out of 2nd and 3rd in traffic because its a circumstance in which I would've had to downshift in my Speed3. Then I'll end up not downshifting and clutch back into the exact same gear a few seconds later because the gears are so long. It is nice having a first gear that goes past like 20, though.
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Oct 17, 2017 17:13
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The gearing in the Speed is pretty funny - fairly short gearing until 5 and then 6 is HUGE. 70mph idling.
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Oct 17, 2017 18:14
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DEUCE SLUICE posted:The gearing in the Speed is pretty funny - fairly short gearing until 5 and then 6 is HUGE. 70mph idling. That's something I'd love.
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Oct 17, 2017 18:57
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I never considered sixth super tall in my MS3. Maybe 2500ish around 70mph? Now my C5 on the other hand, that thing truly does nearly idle on the highway. Pretty sure in sixth 70mph is no more than 1500rpm.
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Oct 17, 2017 19:01
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opengl128 posted:I never considered sixth super tall in my MS3. Maybe 2500ish around 70mph? Yeah my first gen was about that - it was actually about the same as my current model 3 with the 2.5 and MT I think they changed the gearing a bit second gen speeds though
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Oct 17, 2017 19:27
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My 05 Scion xB finally died on me so I went and picked up a 2015 GTI Autobahn last night.   I love it. The difference in power and handling was, uh, pretty stark.
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Oct 17, 2017 21:45
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dissss posted:Yeah my first gen was about that - it was actually about the same as my current model 3 with the 2.5 and MT Mine's a Gen1. I dunno, 6th feels loving huge to me compared to the rest of the gearing.
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Oct 17, 2017 21:49
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In my 2011 non speed 3 5 and 6 are so close it's almost pointless for it to be a six speed. Like if four were slightly longer then five was the ratio of six it'd drive the same. I end up skipping fifth a lot at moderate speeds anyway. Dumb.
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Oct 18, 2017 03:58
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Focus ST 6th gear seems pretty close to 5th as well- like 2500 at 70 in 6th so it seems like 6th could be a little taller. Might be they wanted you to be able to accelerate and pass easily w/o shifting gears on the highway or something.
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Oct 18, 2017 16:16
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I can't get the FiST out of my head
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Oct 19, 2017 02:57
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DEUCE SLUICE posted:Mine's a Gen1. I dunno, 6th feels loving huge to me compared to the rest of the gearing. I've heard that the Gen 2 MS3's have longer gearing. Mine feels about perfect. The spacing betweens the gears seems sane and 6th is acceptably deep for a 4 cylinder.
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Oct 19, 2017 03:35
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FBS posted:I can't get the FiST out of my head Cobb tune for 91, the new rear motor mount, and new intake and it’s a fuckin dream. I love this stupid hamster car.
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Oct 19, 2017 05:35
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Hypothetically, am I going to notice any handling differences, negative or otherwise, if I go to 16 inch wheels on my FiST? Logically if I keep the same rolling diameter there will be more sidewall and so more flex, which would be bad, right?
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Oct 19, 2017 12:43
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mattdev posted:Cobb tune for 91, the new rear motor mount, and new intake and it’s a fuckin dream. I love this stupid hamster car. does the intake make cool wooshy noises?
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Oct 19, 2017 12:44
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Here4DaGangBang posted:Hypothetically, am I going to notice any handling differences, negative or otherwise, if I go to 16 inch wheels on my FiST? Logically if I keep the same rolling diameter there will be more sidewall and so more flex, which would be bad, right? In theory, but in practice not really. I've got 16x7 wheels with 205/50/16 and it doesn't feel very different. It does absorb some of the potholes and ridges on Michigan roads a bit better though due to having more sidewall. Bear in mind 205/50/16 is a touch bigger diameter than stock, so if you are lowered or plan to you may run into rubbing issues. No rubs on stock suspension.
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Oct 19, 2017 14:36
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sneakyfrog posted:does the intake make cool wooshy noises? Could be swooshier but it’s p cool.
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Oct 20, 2017 01:03
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MourningGlory posted:I've heard that the Gen 2 MS3's have longer gearing. Mine feels about perfect. The spacing betweens the gears seems sane and 6th is acceptably deep for a 4 cylinder. Spacing was fine on my Gen 2, for what it's worth. It's just nice to only have to shift twice on the way to 60. And being able to use 3rd gear at higher speeds. Stale Saltines posted:My 05 Scion xB finally died on me so I went and picked up a 2015 GTI Autobahn last night. Check out the JB1 and notice even more starkness.
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Oct 20, 2017 16:37
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Monkey Fracas posted:Focus ST 6th gear seems pretty close to 5th as well- like 2500 at 70 in 6th so it seems like 6th could be a little taller. Might be they wanted you to be able to accelerate and pass easily w/o shifting gears on the highway or something. My normal interstate speeds are 85-87 (no one lives in South Dakota) so I would really like a higher gear in 6th. 3200 rpm cruising is a bit much. The small gap between 5th and 6th doesnt make sense. 5th should be for 55-65 if they want to pass in that range. One of my few complaints about the car.
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