I'll tell you what, people spend

Answer Dunno havent fitted them yet.

All the reading i have done indicates that each of these has a slight benefit individually, but put them together and you start to see a difference.

For 118 to get the intake, brace and the sound mod on the engine is not bad money in my opinion.

P.S I am a sheep and Bahh will follow the rest.

Cheers

Lee

OK !! BOTTOM LINE HERE !!

1. Does the fitting of a green filter make any noticable difference? Or is it just psychological?

2. Will the fitting of the Ibiza Air intake make even more noticable difference?

3. Will the strut brace improve steering / grip etc. If so' date=' in what way?[/quote']

Focus ST ain't a N/A car :P, but yes I see where you're coming from :DChris

Where did they sneak a turbo or supercharger into a Focus ST then big man?? :P

so whats th ecrack with strut brace fitting then ?

I see some people recommending torque wrenches. Necessary ?

Im about to pick mine up - can I just whack it on and tighten as much as I can ? What have others done ?

so whats th ecrack with strut brace fitting then ?

I see some people recommending torque wrenches. Necessary ?

Im about to pick mine up - can I just whack it on and tighten as much as I can ? What have others done ?

The bolts should be tightened to roughly 25NM. Or you can do what I did and guess

You may need someone to help you (I needed the local garage ) because they can need persuading over the holes, i guess mine was a tighter fit than most.

I don't use a torque wrench Ben. The usual two grunts and a groan for me.

Only two of the three bolts need to be undone. I also used washers to stop the bolt heads tearing the paint off. Do it on a level surface.

I also forgot to mention the Vacuum unit on the offside.

You need to get the brace underneath it. I took mine off, easy and stops any paint being scratched.

Thats what i am thinking. Wanted to check before buying and having a mare if it had to be drilled in or something.

so whats th ecrack with strut brace fitting then ?

I see some people recommending torque wrenches. Necessary ?

Im about to pick mine up - can I just whack it on and tighten as much as I can ? What have others done ?

Where did they sneak a turbo or supercharger into a Focus ST then big man?? :P

Well the ST170 is a 2l turbo, and the new Focus ST (220bhp) is a 2.5l turbo... are we talking about the same cars? Mondeo ST220 isn't a turbo

Chris

Focus ST ain't a N/A car :P' date=' but yes I see where you're coming from

Chris[/quote']

Chris the ST170 was indeed N/A as my mate at work had one, he didn't rate it that much!

And whats wrong with Jabba's BHP? :P

Chris the ST170 was indeed N/A as my mate at work had one, he didn't rate it that much!

Ah so it is! Seems my sources were wrong lol! New ST is definitely turbocharged though

Chris

Ah so it is! Seems my sources were wrong lol! New ST is definitely turbocharged though

Chris

Shoot your sources mate if I was you!

http://www.fasterfords.com/focus_st170.htm

Should clear it up.

ST170 was in fact a 2.0l inline 4cyl N/A engine with variable valve timing.

The turbo charged engine was in the RS mate.

Time to get the books out Chris, with you being a Dagenham Queen yourself I thought you woulda had that one nailed :P

[/url']Time to get the books out Chris, with you being a Dagenham Queen yourself I thought you woulda had that one nailed :P

Ask me about the TDCI

And Mike, source has now been shot - might even go and show him under the bonnet of his ST170 too

Chris

Ask me about the TDCI

And Mike' date=' source has now been shot - might even go and show him under the bonnet of his ST170 too

Chris[/quote']

*bursts out laughing* Class mate that has made my day!

*bursts out laughing* Class mate that has made my day!

Off thread guys !!

Off thread guys !!

Maybe so but you hi-jacked this thread

Maybe so but you[/i'] hi-jacked this thread

Age before beauty !!

Do you need longer bolts to fit the Seat top strut brace. My thinking is with the mounting plate/brkt,if you are using std bolts/screws the threaded part will be less as you have to go through the plate first. Guessing brkt must be 5/6mm thick. Are the screws/bolts long enought to be ok??? R :confused:

Do you need longer bolts to fit the Seat top strut brace. My thinking is with the mounting plate/brkt,if you are using std bolts/screws the threaded part will be less as you have to go through the plate first. Guessing brkt must be 5/6mm thick. Are the screws/bolts long enought to be ok??? R :confused:

I'v had mine on for some 25K now with no issues so far

.......For 118 to get the intake' date=' brace and the sound mod on the engine is not bad money in my opinion.

Cheers

Lee[/quote']

check out this thread and you may save a few quid on your mods from a fellow Briskodian

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/t34508-unmodifying-my-car.html

I don't use a torque wrench Ben. The usual two grunts and a groan for me.

Only two of the three bolts need to be undone. I also used washers to stop the bolt heads tearing the paint off. Do it on a level surface.

The usual two grunts and a groan!

He's right though, Seat don't use a torque wrench when they fit them - they just tighten all they can - I was recommended by Seat garage to save the cash and fit my own!

Standard bolts are fine, no worries from almost new with mine on, doesn't touch airbox and never has. Easy fit and worthwhile mod IMHO.

Seat don't use a torque wrench when they fit them - they just tighten all they can.

I'm sure they ought too really though - It's one thing to laugh about it but as pro's they should know better, especially if you are footing the bill!!

Soz, already ordered the parts.

I thought you got a better quote tho.

If not try Keith Michaels: 0208 642 7868 ask for Christian. He just did me a great quote.

Cheers

Lee

check out this thread and you may save a few quid on your mods from a fellow Briskodian

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/t34508-unmodifying-my-car.html

So. I've listened to all of you and got the lot. Fitted the strut brace in 20 minutes. Really easy. Perfect fit on ALL 4 bolts. The air intake was 5 minutes and easier than 'Chavboys' instructions. Then came air the filter. Realised that the strut brace was in the way so had to unbolt the right hand side. So it took a little longer.

Difference?

Strut brace - Yes! Much more steering feel and it looks good under the bonnet !!LOL

Air Intake - Cant tell yet. Watch this space!

Picture to follow when it stops raining !

Thanks for ALL your help chaps !!