[DanielArroyo]

Hello guys, my name is Daniel Arroyo and I am a Ford Fiesta Agent from Tampa, FL. Temp was about 85 degrees (7pm). Here is my best time slip, I also have footage (I just need to edit it). I hit 15.200 @ 93.16 mph.

 

[DanielArroyo]

Im definitely going to have to agree with "Wash" on this one, I only took it down the track three times and consecutively pulled 15.200 then 15.223 then 15.4. The wheel hop messed with the launch a bit I would suggest dragging the clutch a little bit rather then dumping it because it helps deal with the torque (FWD), if I had a couple more runs (and less people at my track) I know I could get 14.9/15.00. The turbo on this car is very small and it helps with the fun factor to the powerband, but if you just got bolt-on's, tune, and stickier tires I am pretty sure I can dip low 14s to high 13s. The only problem I see with this car is the gearing (1st/2nd, very short), after some practice if you are a great driver (feathering for traction, keeping the RPM within the peak hp/tq curve, and compensating with a slow clutch dump) im sure you/I would get high 13s. The drag strip really doesn't matter in terms of the ability with this sort of car. It is beautiful on roll races (Straight line) and it shines within all it's glory on twisties. I also managed to beat two Focus ST's which I found odd. (maybe they didn't know their cars well).

 

[DanielArroyo]

I totally agree, I actually really like the clutch while driving on the turns, it's really mid/late with a few inches of play, you need some delicate coordination within it's delivery. This error alone can account for a drastic change in times. But what would your potential setup look like all around to achieve the 13s with ease? I would love to see a slightly bigger turbo on it, 3rd is gold in this car and 4th struggles in it's powerband. Tires, Full Bolt-On's, Tuned, w/ slightly bigger turbo, fuel, and Suspension would make this car a monster (250whp-300whp), it's already feather weight.