Appreciate it, I'll remember to harass you if I get stumped. Not much time to play with it just yet, heavy work load.. Hopefully next weekend I'll whip through the manual and play with the functions a bit more.Hi Mayhem,
Congrats; that's one bright car!
I'm glad you're diggin' the SYNC system so far. The layout of the MyFord Touch system in the Fiesta is unique compared to other vehicles, so let me know if you ever have questions about it. That's what I'm here for!
Kim
Let the Mayhem begin.
And so it begins.
Ordered - Aug. 23rd
VIN received - Sept. 27th
Built - Oct. 21st
DELIVERED - Nov. 22nd
So my wait has finally come to an end, I picked up my '14 Green Envy ST with the Recaro Package last night! :troll:
Now, I admit that I was wrong for thinking that Green Envy was the best color.. because IT STILL IS. haha
I really appreciated the help I got in receiving info about the order status along the way, and I tracked it on it's rail journey using the ETTX info shared by other members n here... I tracked it until it arrived locally, and when I didn't receive a phone call on the ETA day (Nov. 21st) I messaged Meagan for an update on the 22nd... At which point I was told that the ETA was "Today!"
I called the dealer, and they hadn't seen/heard anything yet, and hadn't taken delivery at that point... But I got a phone call a few hours later followed by a few photo's and the news that my car had just been unloaded off a truck!
Obviously I was like, "So can I come get it now?!" haha, but my sales guy wanted me to wait until Monday!! Luckily for me I have pretty valid excuses for genuinely not having time at all next week.... :troll:
Long story short, I drove home with my car about 2 hours later.
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Ordered - Aug. 23rd
VIN received - Sept. 27th
Built - Oct. 21st
DELIVERED - Nov. 22nd
So my wait has finally come to an end, I picked up my '14 Green Envy ST with the Recaro Package last night! :troll:
Now, I admit that I was wrong for thinking that Green Envy was the best color.. because IT STILL IS. haha
I really appreciated the help I got in receiving info about the order status along the way, and I tracked it on it's rail journey using the ETTX info shared by other members n here... I tracked it until it arrived locally, and when I didn't receive a phone call on the ETA day (Nov. 21st) I messaged Meagan for an update on the 22nd... At which point I was told that the ETA was "Today!"
I called the dealer, and they hadn't seen/heard anything yet, and hadn't taken delivery at that point... But I got a phone call a few hours later followed by a few photo's and the news that my car had just been unloaded off a truck!
Obviously I was like, "So can I come get it now?!" haha, but my sales guy wanted me to wait until Monday!! Luckily for me I have pretty valid excuses for genuinely not having time at all next week.... :troll:
Long story short, I drove home with my car about 2 hours later.
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Huzzah! I'm so glad I got to help track your beautiful ST for you. I know you're going to be having a lot of fun, have you named your new bundle of joy yet?
As far as your mpg, your Owner Manual (ST supplement) states on page 15:... I am pretty sure my MPG readout has to be WRONG because.... I am literally getting the same MPG I was getting in my Raptor.... 21 L/100km = 11 MPG.......
"BREAKING-IN
Your vehicle does not need an extensive break–in. Try not to drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1000 miles (1600 kilometers) of new vehicle operation. Vary your speed frequently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in.
Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break–in oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating"
And from the Fiesta Owner Manual (3rd printing, page 122) states:
"Calculating Fuel Economy
Do not measure fuel economy during the first 1000 miles (1600 kilometers) of driving (this is your engine’s break-in period); a more accurate measurement is obtained after 2000 miles - 3000 miles (3200 kilometers - 4800 kilometers). Also, fuel expense, frequency of fill ups or fuel gauge readings are not accurate ways to measure fuel economy."
It's been fantastic working with you, and from here out I pass you along to Bianca, our Ford Canada rep, for any questions or concerns in the future.
Meagan
Wow, Green Envy does look great.
But not as good as my Performance Blue
In all seriousness congratulations and I hope your first week with the car goes better than mine did.
But not as good as my Performance Blue
In all seriousness congratulations and I hope your first week with the car goes better than mine did
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Well, took forever... But the tire's finally arrived.
After a bit of a gong show with the order, finally arrived , so the snow control series 3 Pirelli's, steelies, and TPMS are ready to go.... Unfortunately, it started snowing today... so the roads are crap... Can't get to the dealership in the summers to have em all swapped...
So, waiting for roads to clear up a little before I head in.
Anyway, sittin tight in the garage.. (They're actually all loaded into the FiST now).
All 4 tires, all 4 wheel boxes fit into the back of the FiST with the seats down. Not bad.
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After a bit of a gong show with the order, finally arrived , so the snow control series 3 Pirelli's, steelies, and TPMS are ready to go.... Unfortunately, it started snowing today... so the roads are crap... Can't get to the dealership in the summers to have em all swapped...
So, waiting for roads to clear up a little before I head in.
Anyway, sittin tight in the garage.. (They're actually all loaded into the FiST now).
All 4 tires, all 4 wheel boxes fit into the back of the FiST with the seats down. Not bad.
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Update time!
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Took a few photo's with the tint and steelies! I love the steelies vs the stock.. Really not a fan of the stock wheels... I'll be happy with the steelies until I get the aftermarket set I've had my eyes on for a while.
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16" steelies, wrapped in Pirelli winter 210 snowcontrol series 3 rubber.
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Thoughts so far in regards to the winter setup: I love the look of 16's... just as I expected... I really prefer 16's to 17's.
What surprised me though, is that I think I actually prefer the feel of driving with the 17's (I'll chime in again later after some mileage).
The ride is slightly softer, and as long as I'm driving straight, it's quite nice.. I notice a hum from the tires.. Nothing bothersome. However, the surprise shift in my opinion came when I started hitting turns... I am not crazy about the change in handling feel. I think I may actually stick with 17's for summer....May just get my aftermarket wheels in 17 and use the stock rubber. We'll see if my opinion changes again after some more time on the road. As far as grip goes though, the tires are fantastic so far. Not much snow left on the roads at this point though.
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As for the tint. I am completely happy with the quality of the work done.
I did 70% up front, 15% in the back, and 15% brow..
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My only concern, which I hadn't noticed until I got home... Is that for whatever reason they didn't do the brow down to the AS-1 line.. Instead it looks like they just put on a pre-cut brow which is pretty thin.. It's still an improvement for me personally... I like the brow's as far as both looks and functionality.. (I bought more for functionality) and am glad I did... But I may go back and have it re-done down to the AS-1 line... It looks fine, but I'd like to block out as much glare as I can. I am not that tall and like to sit down low, so I still get a little glare creeping in.
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Very happy with the tint %'s though. I am not sure I can really tell the difference between 15% and 20%... I would like something like a 10% ??
Lighting angles really change how the tint looks... At night it's really dark from the outside, and I like it. Daytime it's very different between a sunny day and a cloudy day.. Quite dark in cloudy conditions.. And not quite as dark if too much sunlight comes in the front. Or if the interior lights are on..
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Overall, both the tint and wheels are definitely a step up in the looks department in my opinion. I'm happy with the decision.
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Attached a couple comparison photo's from both outside & inside, of both the 15 and 70%. The view from inside is completely un-hindered.. I can see out crystal clear, and I think the photo's show this quite well. Thought the comparison might help some people on the fence.
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After messing around and taking photo's of my own tint, I'm starting to think the variation in peoples tint photo's is probably largely due to different lighting conditions/angles outside. Something to take into consideration when comparing tint photo's...
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Anyhow, that's my updates so far, I know my "mods" are pretty modest/minimal for now but I'll continue posting new additions.
Merry Christmas / Happy holiday's to all of you.
***** Updated with more pic's ****
Took a few photo's with the tint and steelies! I love the steelies vs the stock.. Really not a fan of the stock wheels... I'll be happy with the steelies until I get the aftermarket set I've had my eyes on for a while.
16" steelies, wrapped in Pirelli winter 210 snowcontrol series 3 rubber.
Thoughts so far in regards to the winter setup: I love the look of 16's... just as I expected... I really prefer 16's to 17's.
What surprised me though, is that I think I actually prefer the feel of driving with the 17's (I'll chime in again later after some mileage).
The ride is slightly softer, and as long as I'm driving straight, it's quite nice.. I notice a hum from the tires.. Nothing bothersome. However, the surprise shift in my opinion came when I started hitting turns... I am not crazy about the change in handling feel. I think I may actually stick with 17's for summer....May just get my aftermarket wheels in 17 and use the stock rubber. We'll see if my opinion changes again after some more time on the road. As far as grip goes though, the tires are fantastic so far. Not much snow left on the roads at this point though.
As for the tint. I am completely happy with the quality of the work done.
I did 70% up front, 15% in the back, and 15% brow..
My only concern, which I hadn't noticed until I got home... Is that for whatever reason they didn't do the brow down to the AS-1 line.. Instead it looks like they just put on a pre-cut brow which is pretty thin.. It's still an improvement for me personally... I like the brow's as far as both looks and functionality.. (I bought more for functionality) and am glad I did... But I may go back and have it re-done down to the AS-1 line... It looks fine, but I'd like to block out as much glare as I can. I am not that tall and like to sit down low, so I still get a little glare creeping in.
Very happy with the tint %'s though. I am not sure I can really tell the difference between 15% and 20%... I would like something like a 10% ??
Lighting angles really change how the tint looks... At night it's really dark from the outside, and I like it. Daytime it's very different between a sunny day and a cloudy day.. Quite dark in cloudy conditions.. And not quite as dark if too much sunlight comes in the front. Or if the interior lights are on..
Overall, both the tint and wheels are definitely a step up in the looks department in my opinion. I'm happy with the decision.
Attached a couple comparison photo's from both outside & inside, of both the 15 and 70%. The view from inside is completely un-hindered.. I can see out crystal clear, and I think the photo's show this quite well. Thought the comparison might help some people on the fence.
After messing around and taking photo's of my own tint, I'm starting to think the variation in peoples tint photo's is probably largely due to different lighting conditions/angles outside. Something to take into consideration when comparing tint photo's...
Anyhow, that's my updates so far, I know my "mods" are pretty modest/minimal for now but I'll continue posting new additions.
Merry Christmas / Happy holiday's to all of you.
***** Updated with more pic's ****
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