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  1. mrntd

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    #2 mrntd, Oct 4, 2016
    Nice choice. I like the FiST. I'll be interested in hearing your comparison to the GTI.
     
  2. TheModFather

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    #3 TheModFather, Oct 4, 2016
    Nice! I like those, just wish we got the two door version.


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  3. MCS02

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    #4 MCS02, Oct 4, 2016
    Nice. I drove one and really liked it.
     
  4. B.A.D.

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    #5 B.A.D., Oct 4, 2016
    A little more info...

    2015
    16k on it
    Standard seats
    Stock 205x40x17 wheels on stock Bridgestone Potenza re050a
    Livernois 93 octane tune (have read that it can raise HP +18 and TQ +65)

    Did a short run into Hocking Hills on Sunday and really enjoyed it. Kept it low key because I was getting reacquainted with shifting and had two friends with me who were also driving new to them cars. As far as comparing it to the GTI, it is hard to go into specifics yet. Planning on doing an autocross event in a couple of weeks, so I will play with the two different TC options (partially off and fully off). Also doing a longer Hocking Hills drive the week after that, so hopefully will be more acclimated to the handling. It will be interesting to push the car because it is between 400-500 lbs lighter and with the tune putting out roughly the same hp and greater tq.

    The four door is part of what made me give it another look. When I was first considering a change, besides a Justa I looked at the Abarth (knowing that Jan has a tune for it now) and the twins. I just wasn't ready to give up the practicality of four doors yet.
     
  5. Nathan

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    #6 Nathan, Oct 4, 2016
    Congrats on the new to you ST
     
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    #7 wmwny, Oct 4, 2016
    Looks nice, Brian...CONGRATS!:Thumbsup:
     
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    #8 whaap, Oct 4, 2016
    Good job. Repeating myself - So many cars, so little time. Drive as many of them as you can.
     
  8. Metalman

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    #9 Metalman, Oct 4, 2016
    Congratz Brian...
     
  9. 05r50

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    #10 05r50, Oct 4, 2016
    Congrats Brian.

    If there are any parts left over from the GTI , let me know.

    I'm always buying leftovers [emoji6]
     
  10. B.A.D.

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    #11 B.A.D., Oct 4, 2016

    Didn't really change much. I do have the following that I just put up for sale on Facebook:

    Stock white mirror caps
    Monster Mats
    17x8 Enkei TS9 wheels


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  11. Crashton

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    #12 Crashton, Oct 4, 2016
    Nice car Brian, enjoy!
     
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    #13 friendraja, Oct 5, 2016
    Nice Car Brian...Congrats

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    #14 Goldsmithy, Oct 6, 2016
    Nice car---Drive it in the best of health'
     
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    #15 JMC40, Oct 6, 2016
    Jeff, do you also buy leftover food? :wink::wink:
     
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    #16 JMC40, Oct 6, 2016
    Tis a sweet car. I know Brian and I have spent a few beers trying to figure out all the other mods that need to be done!
     
  16. B.A.D.

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    #17 B.A.D., Oct 6, 2016
    Should I post the pics of the GP?


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  17. JMC40

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    #18 JMC40, Oct 6, 2016
    Probably not...it is an Orange POS...

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  18. Dave.0

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    #19 Dave.0, Oct 6, 2016
    Any chance you will join will the Ford forum ......:idea:
     
  19. B.A.D.

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    #20 B.A.D., Oct 6, 2016

    Already have, just thought I would share with the locals what I'm driving now. Have you backed your car out of the garage recently?


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  20. B.A.D.

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    #21 B.A.D., Oct 6, 2016
    So here is what else was on the Hocking Hills run...

    The GP (Great Pumpkin)
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    The Nismo
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    Group shot
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