Ford Focus ST170 project | Fast Car Defining Global Car Culture Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:24:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.fastcar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/10/fc-fav.png?w=32 Ford Focus ST170 project | Fast Car 32 32 204722220 Part 7: We’ve Saved a Focus ST170! https://www.fastcar.co.uk/car-builds/part-7-weve-saved-a-focus-st170/ Fri, 12 Apr 2024 08:00:30 +0000 https://www.fastcar.co.uk/?p=85987 As we look back at our latest Ford Focus project car, affectionately dubbed 'Save the ST170', we reflect on a remarkable transformation, showcasing the ST170’s true potential and inspiring enthusiasts to appreciate its unique qualities.

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]]> 85987 Part 6: Focus ST170 Suspension Upgrades https://www.fastcar.co.uk/car-builds/part-6-focus-st170-suspension-upgrades/ Fri, 05 Apr 2024 08:00:37 +0000 https://www.fastcar.co.uk/?p=85769 The mechanical upgrades on our 'Save the ST170' project draw to a close, concluding with a suspension upgrade using the always-impressive Bilstein B12 kit

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]]> 85769 Part 5: Fitting Ford Focus ST Poly Bushes https://www.fastcar.co.uk/car-builds/part-5-fitting-ford-focus-st-poly-bushes/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:02:58 +0000 https://www.fastcar.co.uk/?p=85710 In the latest update, we taking the first steps to upgrade the handling of our Ford Focus ST170 with a full set of poly bushes

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]]> 85710 Part 4: Brake Caliper Refurbishment & Upgrades https://www.fastcar.co.uk/car-builds/part-4-brake-caliper-refurbishment-upgrades/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:01:41 +0000 https://www.fastcar.co.uk/?p=85345 Want to know how to DIY refurbish your brake calipers and improve the stopping power of your car? Check out our guide as we improve the braking performance of our Ford Focus ST170 project.

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]]> 85345 Part 3: Enhancing Performance with Toyo Proxes TR1 Tyres https://www.fastcar.co.uk/car-builds/part-3-enhancing-performance-with-toyo-proxes-tr1-tyres/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:32:28 +0000 https://www.fastcar.co.uk/?p=85256 Welcome to the latest update on our 'Save the ST170' project in conjunction with Machine Mart, where we are breathing new life into a Ford Focus ST170. After the recent servicing work in the engine bay, this update sees us make the first performance upgrade by fitting a full set of Toyo Proxes TR1 tyres.

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]]> 85256 Part 2: Ford Focus ST170 Service Upgrades https://www.fastcar.co.uk/cars/part-2-ford-focus-st170-service-upgrades/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:25:35 +0000 https://www.fastcar.co.uk/?p=85231 After introducing our 'Save the ST170' project in conjunction with Machine Mart, we have wasted no time in getting stuck in with the spanners with a full service for our Ford Focus ST170.

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]]> 85231 Save the Ford Focus ST170: Part 1 https://www.fastcar.co.uk/cars/save-the-ford-focus-st170/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 11:47:34 +0000 https://www.fastcar.co.uk/?p=84966 We unveil our latest project as we show why the Ford Focus ST170 should be saved before it’s too late! Armed with a selection of DIY tools and equipment from Machine Mart, we embark on a journey to not only keep this fast Ford on the road, but to make some subtle upgrades to improve its performance along the way too!

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