eusgen

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Noize

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Haters gonna get

WarmMilk

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this thread makes me wanna buy a cheap light fwd hatchback...

kaj

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tons of fun, man. tons of fun.

otter

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razorlab - regarding the headrests, I strongly recommend you do what I did to my FoST - use a bench vise to bend the headrest posts so they are properly vertical and don't push your head forward. Here's a pic of my "fixed" headrest on the driver's side with the passenger one being in stock position:

mrfred

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Launch control?

ronzar

Having driven a few, I have to say - driving a small, slow (relative to the Evo) FWD car at 110% all of the time can be way more fun than driving to 60% or 70% of a fast car's limits.

And even more reason to smile when you eventually hit the gas pump!

I would just miss AWD too much in rain or snow...

Veronica

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Good assessment of the car. I am looking to fill the hole in the driveway for an economical/fun/cool car...

So far it comes down to the Hyundai Veloster Turbo and now the Fiesta ST...

VT is cheaper/more tech-stuff interior/funky exterior (you either love it or hate it) but may have issues with engines throwing rods/bending rods (watching this carefully)

ST is a wee bit quicker/more torque. And now I know more about the car from this post.

Both cars respond well to mods for throttle lag and can still remain on regular unleaded (remember? Economical...)

So now I need to drive them back-to-back...

RazorLab

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I drove a VT last year and it was just numb and handled weird. Also if you are looking for more open tuning, FiST hands down.

For sure drive both though. I never ever ever thought I would be driving a Ford but the FiST won me over.

What tech does the VT have that the FiST doesn't?

KazzEvo8

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I'm wondering how the FiST does in snow. It'd have to replace my current DD car so that's a real need. Dedicated snow tires and wheels of course...

IzzyRS

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How much room is in the back seat? Enough for a car seat for a baby?

RazorLab

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It's pretty small back there. For sure not as large as a Evo or even a WRX, but I think it's average for a Micro hatchback like this. Larger than the FRS/BRZ.

I have no idea if a infant seat fits. I do know the Recaros cut down on the room slightly.

Here you go:

Veronica

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Good input - thanks!

nivlac978

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I really hope these cars bring out more decent hot hatches from other companies. Ford is actually doing everything right here.

acidtonic

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I guess I have to go test drive one now....

Bad timing because I was actually getting quite close to buying a 3cylinder 5speed Mirage.

Following Razorlabs other thread listing the tuning gains has already made me curious. Nearly 30hp in just the tune on an engine with a small snail. Not too shabby.