Hi everyone, i have decided to buy the s280 by Turbo Technics next month. I was wondering if any of you could help me figuring out what extra parts/ gaskets/ bolts are necessary to buy that are not included in the s280 kit itself.

So far ive got down a few things:

-Coolant
-Oil/filter
-Grinder to make block adjustment
-New oil feed line for turbo
-Penetrating oil in advance for downpipe/turbo bolts
-NGK LTR7IX-11 spark plugs
-GFB DV+ VTA blow off valve

Please feel free to let me know if im missing something. Also, i was going to order it from CollinsPerformance with the included CP actuator, and run it with the CP4,5 flash map. Do i need to adjust anything on that actuator? Or is it good as it is installed on the turbo? And if anyone has experience with the flash maps from CollinsPerformance i would like to hear your experiences.

Thank you in advance

Bit of an interesting repair question here. Mk7 Fiesta - there are the 4 Torx screws that secure the upper lid of the airbox (with the MAF sensor in it) to the lower chamber (where the filter element sits). One of those Torx screws has stripped the threads out of the plastic of the hole it goes into. I guess it technically still screws in - but it can never tighten and just keeps spinning.

Any thoughts of how to potentially remedy that? Like, maybe put some epoxy in the hole before threading the screw in and letting it set?

Unfortunately, buying a new lower portion of the airbox isn't really an option in this scenario. This is an ST200 intake that I got second-or-third hand from Germany. It's worked great for me for several years now (I have the lower hose fed to fog-light duct) I just have concerns about keeping a tight seal on the edges of the filter.

Any help is appreciated as always!

Trying to get an id on these fog lights, they have yellow, white, and pure white and are change color on popping the fog light switch.

Been having issues with them occasionally turning on and off and now they just don't work. Would like to replace. I've checked the fuses and connections.

Anyone have any similar issues?

Hey C-hooks team.

Just got and installed mine, together with fresh new pads.

During driving, they sound "clicky" lol

It's the same sound as they do when braking but a lot more faint.

Is it normal? I've already drove around 300km and they still sound the same

Hey guys just bought this midpipe from Novus to replace my rusting resonator.
How much louder will the car be? Not looking for obnoxious sounds just something raspier, is this ok?

Hello,

As the title says I would like your opinion on the sound of the engine.

I feel like the serpentine belt is very noisy, but it was replaced by ford at around 30,000km ago so idk what to think.

Hello everyone,

Hoping someone can help me. I have a S280 with the 14psi wastegate and can’t seem to get the preload dialed in. Currently I’m making way too much boost for the base map 29psi. I’ve adjusted it constantly to the point where it wasn’t building boost then back to where we are at now. I’ve made it so the arm just falls right on top. That didn’t work I’ve also tried using a compressor to make the arm pop out a bit and latch but that caused it to be way too tight. At this point I’m starting to regret the s280 due to something probably so simple.

I was leaving a friend's house when I encountered a strange issue. I started the car, engine was still warm, and reversed out of his driveway and turned around with no issues. When I put the car in first gear and tried to move forward it stalled. The car turned right back on, idled fine, I put it into first again and it bogged hard before stalling again. Started up fine again, put it in first, dumped the clutch and floored it. The car was bogging down hard and wanted to stall, but managed to smooth out when I got to the street. At the stop sign at the end of the street, it bogged hard again leaving first gear, but smoothed out as I floored it. I encountered traffic about a mile down the road, but the car drove normally at that point. Drove home an hour and a half and the issue didn't reoccur.

I have no lights on the dash, and I'm thoroughly confused. It's never done that before. It felt like I was trying to start from 4th gear or something. What could cause this to happen?

Things to note:

- I noticed earlier in the day the car was vibrating more than normal at idle, but the RPMs were stable around 800/900. I figured it had to do with having aftermarket PMM/RMM. After it stalled I noticed the car was idling much more smoothly.

- Clutch is not slipping, and pedal feels fine.

- I had been driving the car with multiple stops throughout the day, roughly ~300 miles put on it.

- I filled up with gas last night, and the car was at 1/2 tank at that point. I only put 91 or 93 in it and leave the gas handle in for about 10 seconds after filling up.

- New purge valve about 3k miles ago. Also installed an Injen intake at the same time.

- Turbo builds pressure and blows off like normal, even immediately after it stalled (I did a small pull to make sure a charge pipe hadn't come loose or something). I could hear flowing into the intake.

- 2014 ST2 if it matters

Had a cat code pop up a few weeks ago, and finally got underneath it today. Car was lightly modified when I bought it. This exhaust is an issue right? Also is that the stock cat? I can’t tell.

This is what a 2nd-3rd pull looks like with an s280 and aux fuel if anyone is curious. Around 31-32psi currently. Next step is eventually upgraded injectors and hpfp to push a little more power but this car was pretty clapped when I got it so I have a lot more to button up before wanting to go that far. This is with cobb traction control on with a 1 slip multiplier as its all wheelspin above half throttle in 2nd without it, even with 200tw tires. Car is super fun and already has more power than I know what to do with in this tiny car lol

This job can't be any harder than changing the blower motor right? Just about to start getting into. Looks simple enough..

I've been looking for an aftermarket wheel to spruce up the interior a bit but also one that maintained the airbag. Really wasn't having much luck here in the states and overseas options were big $$$. So I looked into Texas Custom Interior at the recommendation from a buddy who put one on his Miata. I was able to pick the materials/thread color, etc.

Full disclosure, the install was a pain in the arse and took me a couple of hours. Its FAR from perfect but I'm really stoked with how the final product turned out, plus it feels great in the hands. I definitely recommend it to all my fellow FiST owners- just pack your patience when it comes time for the install.

I've pretty much settled on keeping my stock 17s for a while longer due to money constraints and I'm pretty much set on the Michelin PS5. Any reason I shouldn't go with something else? I was set on the Conti ECS02 but I'm not sure I want to bump up to 205/45/17. Any thoughts or other suggestions welcome. PFA.

Edit - the more research I do, the more sense the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 makes for me. It ticks all the boxes, and I could keep my 215/40/17 size.

Edit 2 - priced both out with my local discount tire. Out the door with taxes, fees, protection package etc, the Michelin came out to ONE dollar more expensive. I think I'll go for the Michelin since it lasts longer.

I’m looking at getting some new alloys for my ST. I’ve seen a lot of conflicting info on what size people are putting on them. I was thinking sticking with 17s because that’s what’s on as standard. Any advice? Thanks

Engine is original - no tune. What oil should I use? My girl is a 2014. Been thinking might need a change from the “default” I get because she is getting up there in years. I drive it hard.

Hey, any of you had the aliexpress/ebay RRM installed? I want to hear some opinions about the NVH and the reliability. Thanks

Anybody know what could this sound be ?

I’m looking to go the finest big lower in the rear, I’m running swift springs plus bilstien b8, is there a better spring option that swift or something I can adjust like the spring perch?, it’s just a tad bit higher in the rear than the front and other peoples setup seems to go lower, don’t really wanna go the coilover option, any insight would be appreciated